1928
Frances
2019
Frances Ann Larson
October 4, 1928 — March 27, 2019
She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Frances also managed Apartment Buildings in St. Paul. After tragically losing their son, Ron, in 1971, they opened and operated “Our Place Café”. This was the hangout place for kids of all ages in Bellingham, MN until 1988. She was a life member of the VFW Post 4955 Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion, DAV, and was a Gold Star Mother.
Known for her mischievous ways, at age 14 she and her sister, Lorraine, sold the family sheep and took a train trip to California without permission or parental knowledge. She loved going to the casino, gambling, playing scratch-off tickets and opening pull tabs. Fran enjoyed Bingo, walking, and going to rummage sales. One of her favorite things was getting together with family members and talking about the “good ole days”. She always loved helping others and spending time with her grandkids. Fran was known for her "high kicks" and demonstrated them at her 80th birthday party. She proudly drove her car in Minneapolis well into her 80's. Her favorite saying after her little adventures was: “Well, I had fun!”.
Frances was called from this life Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Mt. Olivet Home in Minneapolis, MN. She attained the age of 90 years, 5 months and 23 days. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anver M. Larson on November 12, 1997; son, Ronald J. Larson; grandson, Zachariah Crosby; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Powell; brothers: Harold Powell, Donald Powell and Clifford Powell; and sisters: Alvina Larrowe, Lorraine Gehlsen, Dorothy Bradley, and Jeanean Heinz.
She is lovingly remembered by her two children: Anver “Andy” Mayne Larson of Richfield, MN and Judelle "Judy" Lee [Paul] Crosby of Pipestone, MN; 11 grandchildren: Jennifer [Tom] Nowak of Minneapolis, MN, Jessica Larson [James Moore] of Portland, OR, Jacqueline [Erik] Blagsvedt of Minneapolis, MN, Jolene [Ryan] Kelley of Portland, OR, Jayne Jerome of Minneapolis, MN, Anver [Mackenzie] Larson of Minneapolis, MN, Travis [Becca] Larson of Minneapolis, MN, Douglas Crosby of LaPorte, MN, Amy [Ron] Pietz of Pipestone, MN, Sarah [Matthew] Stokke of Sioux Falls, SD, and Brian [Heather] Crosby of Harrisburg, SD; 24 great-grandchildren: George, Charlie, and Julia Nowak, Oskar and Fritz Blagsvedt, Edith and Miles Kelley, William, Henry, and Frankie Jerome, [baby Anver Marvin Larson is arriving in April), Calvin Larson, Jacob, Logan and Brady Crosby, Eric and Devin Pietz, Jadelyn, Derek, Zachary and Wyatt Stokke, and Ava, Braden, Ana, and Bryson Crosby; and one great-great-grandchild: Lincoln Crosby; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Blessed be the memory of Frances Ann Larson.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, March 30, 2019
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Central time)
Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel
Funeral Service
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)
Zniewski Funeral Home -Vaala Chapel
Graveside Service
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Starts at 3:00 pm (Central time)
Appleton City Cemetery
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