Eileen Larson Obituary

Eileen Larson

Eileen Larson, 76, Bismarck, passed away Feb. 12, 2006, in her residence at the Waterford on West Century. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Feb. 17, at Parkway Funeral Service Chapel, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with the Rev. Laurie Natwick officiating. Burial will be at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Eileen Ellen Wahlman was born Jan. 27, 1930, at Sterling to Daniel and Alma (Eskeli) Wahlman. She attended school in Sterling and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1947.

Eileen married Norris J. "Lars" Larson on June 23, 1948, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bismarck. They lived in Fargo and Jamestown, prior to moving to Bismarck in 1963.

Eileen worked at the Bismarck Tribune, the N.D. AFL-CIO and at Basin Electric Power Cooperative. She retired in 1992 after 15 years of employment with Basin. She was named Secretary of the Year for the Sakakawea Chapter of the Professional Secretaries International.

Eileen was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She and Lars were VFW and American Legion Club members. Eileen and Lars enjoyed the outdoors, and they spent many hours camping, hunting and fishing with their three daughters. Eileen cared deeply for her family and valued their family "meetings," where all gathered to enjoy each other's company. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Eileen is survived by her three daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie and Kim Bernard, Paradise Valley, Ariz., Andi and Brad Thrall, Pick City, and Lori and Alan Beck, Lincoln, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, Carrie and Tennyson Norris, Lindsey (Michael) Krassner, Tom Bernard, Catherine Bernard, Jesse Thrall, Cory (Becky) Thrall, Dan Thrall, and Kinsey and Aden Beck; and two great-grandchildren, Maya Thrall and Nicolai Krassner. She is also survived by her three sisters, Wilma (Reuben) Jodsaas, Colstrip, Mont., Irma Schlabach, Driscoll, and Lila Ashmore, Great Falls, Mont.; one brother, Daniel (Mary) Wahlman, Center; and one brother-in-law, Joe Schneider, Bismarck.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lars; and her sister, Vera Schneider.

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Published by The Bismarck Tribune from Feb. 16 to Feb. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Eileen Larson

12 Entries

PAT & Carol Fricke

February 25, 2006

We are saddened to hear of Eileen's passing. We have such fond memories of Eileen, Lars, and you girls from our years as neighbors and hunting partners. Eileen leaves a good memory and I am confident the Lord has prepared a good place for her. God Bless you all and your families.

Donna Fricke

February 18, 2006

Dear Cory and Dan Thrall and family,

My sympathy for the loss of your grandma.

Take care and God Bless.

Donna Fricke

Jane Hruby

February 18, 2006

Dear Andi, Val, Lori and families,

I am so sorry about your mom. She was such a pleasant and caring person. My folks and I enjoyed visiting with her. It was too bad that she moved into the Waterford just when I was moving out. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Jane (Victor) Hruby

Royann Bold

February 17, 2006

Andi and family,

Andi, I remember meeting your Mom when you and I were in Junior High. What a warm and wonderful person she was! I got reacquainted with her as a co-worker at Basin Electric. I always enjoyed her sense of humor and family stories and really missed her when she left. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

Helen Kavonius

February 16, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Eileen's family. Our families used to visit way back when we were kids. She was a super-nice person.

Rae Ann Paulson

February 16, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of you Mom's passing. We became good friends when we worked at the Jamestown Sun and left employment at the same time as Val and our daughter, Lu Ann, were born 6 weeks apart. What great times we had with your parents and didn't see them often enough after their move to Bismarck but we did stay in touch. You girls were blessed with two of the best.Thinking of all of you.

Sincerely, Rae Ann and Mark Paulson

Lu Ann (Paulson) Oberg

February 16, 2006

Val, Andrea & Lori,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom.

It's been a long time since we have seen each other, but do remember good times with your family.

I have e-mailed your mom's obituary to my mom & dad (Mark & Rae Ann Paulson) as they were very good friends, and still always exchanged Christmas cards.

My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.

Lu Ann (Paulson) Oberg

Shari Schlosser

February 16, 2006

To the family of Eileen,

I haven't seen Eileen for a long time but when she was a neighbor, you couldn't ask for a better one. She had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. She will be missed by all who knew her. Keep her memories alive. Know that friends share your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Wiedrich

February 16, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darlene Ziegler

February 16, 2006

Eileen was a co-worker at Basin Electric and a wonderful person. Always full of life, fun to be around, and so proud of her family. I feel extremely blessed to have known Eileen and wish to extend my deepest sympathies to her family.

Liz Bernard

February 16, 2006

Dear Val, Andi & Lori,

Your Mom will always hold a special place in our hearts. We wish we could be with you to honor and celebrate her life. She had such a wonderful sense of humor and shared her sunny smile with everyone. She adored her beautiful girls and she was so very proud of you & your families. We know it is difficult to say goodbye. May you find comfort in the knowledge that she and your Dad are together again in the presence of God for all eternity!

We send you our prayers and much love. EB, Steve & family.

Dick Weber

February 16, 2006

May God Bless you and keep you dear friend

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