Marlys Jean Larson

Larson, Marlys Jean Age 71 of Edina, passed away on October 5 2013 in Sioux City, Iowa after emergency aorta dissection surgery and a subsequent stroke. Survived by her husband of 51 years, Lyle; children, Loni (Darren) Keenan of Edina, Lynette Barba of Mt. Dora, Florida; grandchildren, Kendra Keenan, Salt Lake City, Utah, Alexandra and Andrew Barba of Florida, sister, Myrna (Don) Shaffar of State Center, Iowa; brothers-in-law, Robert (Martha) Larson, Kenneth (Stephanie) Carbonetti; 6 nephews and 4 nieces. Marlys was a USFS Figure Skating Judge for 30 years, President of the Twin City Figure Skating Association serving multiple terms. She was also the chair person of several major skating events held in the Twin Cities. She was the co-chair of the very first World Synchronized Skating Competition in 2000. She was the chair person for the first Minnesota State Skating Competition in 1977 and she co-chaired the US Synchronized Skating Championship in 2010. Marlys was a mentor to many in the skating community. She was also very active in dog training. She raised and trained several St. Bernard dogs starting in 1969. Her most recent accomplishments with her dog Linus include a Grand Champion in Conformation, a CD in Obedience, plus Weight Pull Titles. Marlys and her husband Lyle had a beautiful 51 year marriage. They shared and supported each other in their business and many hobbies. They also traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Friday, October 11 at Washburn- McReavy Edina Chapel, W. 50th St and Vernon Ave at Hwy 100, Edina. A celebration of life and memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday, October 12 at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Ave S, Mpls. Memorials preferred to the Marlys Larson Minnesota Gold Scholarship Fund at Wells Fargo Bank. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996