Arlene Larson

Arlene A. Larson, 81, Bismarck, died April 23, 2009 at Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, Bismarck. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Nate Keith and Rev. Dale Nabben officiating. Interment will be held at 3:00 pm Friday at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery, Mandan. There will be a visitation and gathering, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm Friday, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck. Arlene was born March 2, 1928, in McGrath, MN, the daughter of Amos and Agnes Andersen Henninger. Her father worked for the Soo Line Railroad and their family lived in various communities. When in Bismarck, Arlene loved her friends and when her family moved away when she was a junior in high school, she continued to live in Bismarck and graduated with the class of ‘46. Arlene worked as Governor Aandahl’s personal secretary, until she married Ray Larson on February 19, 1950, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Arlene began working at Trinity Lutheran Church part-time in 1957 and retired as office manager in 1990 after 33 years of service at the church. Her recent years were spent as a resident of Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Center, with her husband, Ray, a constant companion, lovingly caring for her. Arlene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Sons of Norway, and the P.E.O. Arlene and ray shared a long, faithful marriage of loving devotion. Together, they created a beautiful legacy reflecting faith, joy, forgiveness, and commitment for their family. They shared several wonderful family vacations in Hawaii and traveling to Norway together. She loved a good joke and laughing with her family and friends. She had a rich circle of life-long friends who were a daily treasure to her. Above all, her grandchildren were the most precious blessings in her life. She is survived by her husband, Ray; her son, Ryan Betsy, Seattle, WA; her daughters, Rhonda Paul Berg, Hutchinson, MN, and Lori Mark LaBere, Ft. Collins, CO; her grandchildren, Britta Larson, Bjorn Libby Berg, Leif Berg, Greta Berg, Lars LaBere, Thea LaBere, Stefan LaBere, and Rikka LaBere. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Robert Henninger; and her sisters, Carol Popp and Helen White. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association of North Dakota.

Arlene Larson

March 2, 1928 - April 23, 2009