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Joanne Narey Larson
1946 - 2025
BORN
1946
DIED
2025
Joanne Larson Obituary
June 7, 1946 – August 28, 2025
Joanne Narey Larson passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, after a brief journey with Alzheimer's. She was 77 years old. Joanne will be remembered for her boundless energy, feisty spirit, and deep devotion to family and faith.
Born in 1948 in Los Angeles to Carmen and Joseph Narey, Joanne was the eldest of seven siblings. She grew up active and adventurous, enjoying surfing, running, and the California sunshine.
In 1968, Joanne met the love of her life, Gary Larson. They married on a military base in Virginia and soon began their adventure overseas in Okinawa, Japan. Their 57-year marriage was filled with love and laughter. Returning to Southern California, Gary pursued teaching and coaching while Joanne cared for their young family and earned her nursing degree.
In 1984, they moved to Bakersfield when Gary was called home to help with the family dairy. Joanne established herself as a nurse at local hospitals and clinics while balancing work and family life. Guided by her love of babies, Joanne built a meaningful career as a labor and delivery nurse and lactation specialist, bringing comfort to countless families.
Her greatest joy was her own family. Joanne and Gary raised four children: Kevin (Mary Kay, Zachary, Megan), Corey (Cyndi, Cade, Carter), Jaime (Peter, Madelyn, Violet, Chloe), and Brian (Libby, Dylan, Joshua, Caleb). She cherished every moment with her grandchildren, cheering at events, sewing quilts, and baking cookies.
A devoted Catholic, Joanne served as a eucharistic minister, led parish women's clubs, and helped establish Women's Day of Faith. In retirement, she and Gary traveled, camped, and built homes filled with love.
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Roberta Frank
Yesterday
Loved Joanne, was always happy and just a great person to work with. Condolences to all the family.
Dede George
September 7, 2025
Sending my deepest condolences to Joannes family. I just adored her, she was my client here in Bakersfield before she moved. Each time she came in for a service we had so much fun and laughter. What an awesome lady she was. She will be missed.
Dede George (Joannes Esthetician)
Mary " Frankie" Munis-Webb
September 6, 2025
Heartfelt condolences, Gary. Your beautiful, caring, vivacious wife has left this world to be rejoined with you later in eternity. What a model of faith in God & love for all! May God´s Peace bring comfort to you and your family.
" Frankie" Munis-Webb
( a resident of CT these past 2 yrs)
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