Arlys Larson
September 30, 1918 ~ June 1, 2013
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Arlys M. Larson, 94, of Breckenridge, MN, formerly of Gettysburg, passed away, Saturday, June 01, 2013 at Sanford Palliative Care in Fargo, ND.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Brad Urbach officiating. Burial followed at the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service.
Arlys Marion Woitte was born in Milbank on September 30, 1918 to Emil and Mina Woitte. She grew up with her three brothers – Gayle, Keith, and Robert. She moved to Gettysburg in 1928 and graduated from Gettysburg High School. She then attended Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen. As a school teacher, Arlys taught in rural schools in Potter County for four years.
Arlys married Curtis Larson in Butte, NE, on September 24, 1941. They lived in California before moving back to the farm in Gettysburg 4 miles north of town. In 1970, they left the farm and moved into Gettysburg where she resided until July 2011 when she moved to St. Francis Healthcare Campus.
Family was extremely important to Arlys. She enjoyed any time spent with her children and grandchildren. As a farm wife and mother, Arlys was always interested in the weather and crops in the area. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing, and baking. Arlys was active in bible studies both in Gettysburg and Breckenridge. She was a member of the LWML, Cunningham Extension Club, Emmanuel Lutheran Choir, and the Medicine Rock Senior Citizens Center. She volunteered for many years with the Gray Ladies providing assistance to the elderly at the Gettysburg Hospital and Oahe Manor. Arlys was noted for her dedication and work at the church, tirelessly serving on lunch committees for church events, taping “Dial a Devotion” monthly, and quilting with the other women.
Those left to cherish Arlys’s life are her five children: Sue (Bill) Sanger, Ponsford, MN; John (Maureen) Larson, West Chester, PA; Kerry (Cathy) Larson, Gettysburg; Wanda (Bill) deMik, Loveland, OH; Connie (Paul) Mauch, Wahpeteon, ND; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
Arlys was preceeded in death by her husband Curtis in 2003, her parents, and her three brothers.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Arlys’s arrangements.
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I’m so very sorry to here of your loss. Arlys was such a wonderful women who put up with many of us hanging around her house, especially during Homecoming where we made thousands of flowers. Even in her later years she was a joy to visit with. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kate
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We were so looking forward to seeing Arlys this summer. She was the finest lady that I ever knew. I learned so much from her on how to live. She will never be forgotten.
I am sorry to hear of this news.. My Mom will send her condolences, too as soon as I call and tell her.. I was in Sue’s class also went to school with John… All of my heart goes to the family… GOD BLESS
Sharon McCamly Schreiner
Dear Sue, Johnny, Kerry, Wanda, and Connie, and families,
Curtis and Arlys were very special to me. I have the fondest memories of holidays and visits to the farm-the hay loft, doll house, skating on the lake, riding toboggan behind the tractor. Arlys was always there with open arms, a big smile, kind words, and good food. You are lucky to have had her for your mother and I lucky to have enjoyed her as a family friend. My heart goes out to you at your loss. Our mothers were such good friends. I am in tears thinking about them both.
May God strengthen and uphold each of you and your dear family as you grieve your loss.
John,
My sincere condolences over the loss of your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
“Don’t forget, don’t ever forget”
Vince, Jr.
Arlys was a great lady and one of the “original knitting club” group. I remember that group getting together had having such a wonderful time. Arlys was active in so many ways at church and in the community. A wonderful person cherished forever in our memories. My deepest sympathy to the family of Arlys on the loss of your Mother.
My prayers for comfort and support. Your mom was such a fine lady and I know she sits at the feet of Jesus now with my mom, oh what a time they must be having!