Thelma S Larson

Thelma Selma Larson, age 98, of Lake Crystal, died peacefully Thursday, October 1, 2009 at Hillcrest Health Care Center, Mankato.

Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m Monday, October 5, 2009 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Butternut with Rev. Gene Alms, officiating. Burial will be in Butternut Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Lake Crystal Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Thelma was born May 6, 1911 to Edward and Stina (Thordson) Erickson at Lake Hanska, Brown County, Minnesota.

In Thelma's own words:

"I'm Thelma Larson, and I am a Norwegian to the core. Known as the lefse lady, I was a fabulous cook and baker (famous also for my caramel rolls and monster cookies). After graduating from high school in St. James, I chose to get married instead of going to college. I became a farmer's wife and we had two children. We handled the depression by good homemaking: canning and freezing home-grown produce and poultry. I also was an exceptional seamstress and often sewed for other people. For 19 years I was the church organist and sang in the church choir. I can play the organ, piano, accordion, and almost any instrument you hand to me. I'm one smart cookie! My sense of humor is sure to put a smile on your face."

Thelma is survived by a son, Al Larson Jr. and his wife, Carol (Sievers) of North Mankato; daughter, Glenys Thorsen and her husband, David of Bloomington; grandchildren, Vickie (Steve) Foix, Brad (Beth) Larson, Mark Larson, Beth (Rick) Kruger, Michael (Debbie) Larson, Kaylen (Terry) Gores, and Kirk (Lisa) Thorsen; 20 great grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; 5 sisters-in-law, Rosemary Erickson, LaRaine Larson, Edith Meyer, Norma (Marlin) Abbott, and B. J. Kittleson; many nieces and nephews.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Alvin Sr. in 2000; and brother, Curtis Erickson.

We have been so blessed to have her in our lives for so many years, and that she remained healthy throughout her life.