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Helen Larson Obituary
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Helen Theresa Larson, 89, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 3, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born on July 10, 1925 to Phillip and Mary O'Reilly. Helen grew up in Eldora, Iowa and moved to Des Moines where she married Rolland Larson on September 7, 1947.
Helen was a faithful member of St. Theresa's parish for 64 years. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and volunteered her time organizing funeral dinners for the parish for over 20 years. She was known for her love of family, golf, and cooking. She was devoted to her family and known by many for her "famous" banana bread, apple pie, and cinnamon rolls. She was a charter member of Urbandale Golf and Country Club. In addition, Helen enjoyed playing bridge, the Red Hatters, and giving of her time as a Eucharistic Minister volunteer at Mercy West Lakes Hospital.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Rolland Larson; five children, David Larson, Theresa (Vern) Edin, Phillip (Shari) Larson, Riley (Julie) Larson, and Mary Ann (Greg) Spear; thirteen grandchildren; Nick, Joe, Alex, Tiffany, Jeremy, Bryan, Michael, Jonathan, Logan, Lindsay, Andrew, Maddie, and Hannah; seven great-grandchildren; her brother, Joe O'Reilly of Chariton; and many loving nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Lee Larson; her parents; sisters, Mary Margaret O'Reilly, Peggy Oppold, Ann Nelson; and brother, Sylvester O'Reilly.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with a rosary at 6:30 p.m. A celebration of Helen's life will be held Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Rd. in Des Moines.
A special thank you to the staff at Mercy West Lakes, Edgewater Retirement Community, and Wesley Life Hospice Care for their excellent care and compassion during her illness. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Theresa Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Barb Gordon
November 9, 2014
I was so sad to read about Helen's passing. I loved the times we played golf together. She was an awesome lady and I feel fortunate to have met her.
John and Jo Anne McIntyre
November 8, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, Rolly. Helen was such a sweet lady. Thinking of you and your family and keeping you all in our prayers.
November 8, 2014
Romans 8:26 "In the same way the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Praying for you and your family during these difficult months ahead. Love and Hugs, Linda Peddy
Lisa Batchelor
November 8, 2014
Thinking of you, Theresa Edin and family. So sorry for your loss. She can now be seen in you and your boys.
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Doug/Carolyn Drake
November 7, 2014
Rolly We are so sorry to hear about Helen.
Our sincere sympathy to all your family.
Carol Schulz
November 7, 2014
Phil and Shari, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Carol Schulz
Angelica Abrams
November 6, 2014
Keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know how much you loved your sweet mom and how much you will miss her. She is gone in body but her spirit lives on through you and she will forever be in your heart.
November 6, 2014
Phil, Shari and family,
Thinking of all of you during this time.
Blessings, Barott
November 5, 2014
Very honored to call Helen my friend. A true gem of a lady. CA2
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