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Anita Larson Obituary
Dr. ANITA A. F. LARSON, passed away Oct. 19, 2008 at the age of 71. She is a legend and an icon. Her strength, joy, generosity and spirit have touched so many lives. She cared for everyone in her life and was genuine and sincere in all she said and did. Anita is best known as the greatest doctor to ever live, who loved her patients as personal friends. She loved to be in the mountains and the snow, skiing down a trail with her family. She was born in Kosciusko, MS on 09/04/37 and is survived by her sons Dr. Adam Larson and Erick Larson and her daughter Ellyna Larson, granddaughter Laura Larson and friend Matilda Albarran. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 24th on the North lawn at WBAMC at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Child Crisis Center in her name.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anita Larson
Minerva Cheatum
October 30, 2008
Adam, Eric and Sissy,
What a remarable lady Dr. Larson was. She was truly "made in heaven". How she had time for each and every person who needed her knowledge, be it medical or otherwise, she was always there to give encouragement. Not once did I ever hear her say anything negative. I don't think she knew the meaning of the word. We pray God will grant you that peace the only He can give. God bless you.
CSM (R) & Mrs. Steven T. Cheatum, Sr. (Minnie)
Lisa El Paso
October 30, 2008
I am so shocked and saddened. I worked with Anita in 1990 at WBAMC. She was a great mentor and a wonderful, kind-hearted and warm person. I recently returned to El Paso from tours overseas - yesterday I went to WBAMC in search of Anita....I will truly miss this amazing and wonderful woman, doctor, and friend.
Jerry Fogg
October 27, 2008
Dr. Larson was a gem among the people I have known. She always had time to see you, and helped where ever she could.
Sincerely,
Jerry Fogg and Family
BG Roger Mathews
October 26, 2008
Dr. Anita Larson was my friend, my doctor and my family's doctor. Words can't describe how much she'll be missed by myself and by everyone who came in contact with her. She always had time for anyone seeking help and she always treated people as if they were the most important person she could be helping. I will never forget her.
Constance Trout
October 26, 2008
A true physician, who took the time to answer her patients questions. She was always ready to serve the command group of Fort Bliss whenever called upon to do so. She will be greatly missed.
Rick & Alice Kline
October 24, 2008
Anita will be missed greatly by all her friends and especially her daughter and sons. We came to El Paso from Michigan and met Anita through her dear friends (the DiGennaros and Lawrences.) She was a very special lady with a wonderful view of life. She always spoke highly of her children and enjoyed numerous trips with them. We will always remember her and our many outings to Juarez for Mexican food. She will be missed!
Lisa Pearse
October 24, 2008
One of the saddest parts of military service is that we get to meet great people like Doc Larson, and then we move away and lose touch. She touched my life, and I am a better person for it. She was so proud of her grandbaby, and I heard "Laura stories" all the time. Doc Larson was what so many of us physicians strive to be, and what so few of us ever attain. Her fabulous outlook and genuine caring for the people around her set her apart. I will miss her, and my prayers go out to her friends and family.
Karen Fonville
October 24, 2008
My heart and prayers go out to you in this time of loss. Dr. Larson was such a kind and generous person. It was a priveldge to know and work with her.
Jeffrey Noelle
October 24, 2008
I know she will be missed dearly, by people around the world. She meant so much to me and my family when the Army brought us back home to El Paso. Your family will be in our prayers.
Burnetta Tate
October 23, 2008
Such a great loss of an amazing person. I met Dr Larson as a child. She offered encouragement and support to my family and was truly inspirational. She will be dearly missed.
Mary Knott
October 23, 2008
What a marvelous friend she was to all of the employees at WBAMC. She was a role model to everyone by teaching us how to treat our patients. I am so grateful to have known her. May our words be of comfort to her children. '
Mary Knott
October 23, 2008
What a marvelous friend she was to all of the employees at WBAMC. She was a role model to everyone by teaching us how to treat our patients. I am so grateful to have known her. May our words be of comfort to her children. '
SMA (Ret.) & Mrs. William Wooldridge
October 23, 2008
Dr. Larson was a breath of fresh air in an otherwise stiff military hospital environment. She knew how to put things in prospective and cut through the bureaucracy. She gave us her undivided attention during appointments, used a common sense approach in counseling and prescribing and, best of all, provided a big reassuring hug at the end of each visit. Even though we will miss her greatly we know that it will not be nearly as much as her family and friends who loved her. She was a woman of real substance. We are blessed to have known her.
Beverly Clemmons
October 23, 2008
Jane, Johnny, Adam,
I am so sorry for your loss. Boogie was an inspiration to myself and so many others. She was a strong person and very compassionate. I first met her as a teenager (Adam, you were a baby) and considered her a role model.
God comfort you, ALL!!!
Raphael Hernandez
October 23, 2008
Adam,
My sympathy to you and your family for your lose.
Donna Beasley
October 22, 2008
Dr. Larson was truly a great person and doctor. She will be missed by many. My prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Rosalie Ramsey
October 22, 2008
I am so very saddened to hear of your mom's passing. She was the greatest Dr. She always found time to fit each of her pt.'s in somewhere. We will miss her but know that she is having a great time.Know that our thoughts are with you all!!!
Francis and Carolyn Fota
October 22, 2008
Dr. Larson was a wonderful friend and a great lady. She was a blessing and will be missed.
Frank Fota
October 22, 2008
She was an exceptional physician with an unequaled degree of personal courage to stand up for her patients and what was right.
She was a beloved friend and will be missed.
Jo & Sue Schneider
October 22, 2008
A GREAT LADY AS WELL AS A GREAT DOCTOR.........WE WILL ALL MISS HER AND HER SMILE.
Jo & Sue Schneider-----El Paso, Texas
October 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May faith bring peace into your hearts. Dr. Larson will truly be missed by all of us.
- Jessica Rodriguez, Diana Guereca, Tamico Hayashi-Ito & Valerie Rodarte
Physical Therapy Dept.
Christine Ruebush
October 22, 2008
Dr. Larson was one of the first people I had dealings with a WBAMC. I loved her from the get go. She was a very personable person. I was deeply saddened to hear of her passing. I pray for her family during this time of sorrow.
Rob Langford
October 22, 2008
Dr.Larson was a giant of a human being.Her kindness she showed myself and my family can never be repayed.I was glad to have known "Doc" and to call her a friend!She was like a Mom to me and always looked out for us.Our deepest condolences go out to the Larson Family and El Paso community for loosing such a treasure!Our prayers go out to all of you.
Kelly Pierce
October 22, 2008
Dr. Larson is remembered as always being such a kind woman and also very funny as well. She will be missed...
corey laird
October 22, 2008
my deepest sympathies to the family, she was a great Doc and I enjoyed her and being her patient.
Chris Pitts
October 22, 2008
Truly one of our best are gone and will be greatly missed.
CPT Pitts
Michele Forbes
October 22, 2008
Though I only knew Dr Larson during my time at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, I grew quite fond of her and always enjoyed the opportunity to be in her company. She was a bright light and inspiration to all who knew her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all as you celebrate her life and legacy. God bless you all.
Kathleen Avery
October 22, 2008
Dear Adam, Erick, and Sissy,
Your mom was not only our mother’s doctor, but also a dear friend to my parents, Ed and Carmen Daley. Many of our family’s memories include her. She and our dad were ski buddies enjoying many trips with their families. Anita was daily comfort and support during Dad’s illness and death. She and mom enjoyed so many wonderful trips together, but especially loved their long week-ends at the cabin in Cloudcroft. Her legacy is her three children of whom she was so proud, her special way of caring for all her patients and friends, her smile and laughter, and her Southern, folksy sayings. I hope it is of some comfort to you to know that Anita’s memory will be kept alive in our hearts as well as the hearts of so many others.
Fondly,
Carmen Daley
Kathleen (Daley) Avery and family
irma lewis-maynez
October 22, 2008
Adam, I was saddened to hear about your loss. Your mother was a wonderful person. She was always so happy and just fun to be around. God be with you and your family.
Toni Hausler Janis
October 21, 2008
I'm shocked and sadden to learn of your mom's passing. She always had a hug and smile for me. She was so proud of you and loved you all so much. She always kept me filled in on all of your many accomplishments. She is well remembered.
Shirley & Jerry Batts
October 21, 2008
Anita Larson was such a neat lady. My parents have always thought so highly of her as their physician, and my family and I had the pleasure of knowing her as well. I think of her often as we pass by her house. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Jim & Karma Smith
October 21, 2008
Dear Adam, Erick & Ellyna--Your Mom was something so very special to so many of us. We loved her dearly and will indeed miss her. God Bless you and give you comfort as you cope with this loss, knowing that she occupies a very special place in Heaven.
Betty Ritchie, P.A-c
October 21, 2008
Adam, Eric, and Sissy:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Your mother will be missed by so many people-myself included.
Debra Ruz
October 21, 2008
I will miss you Dr. Larson i enjoyed hearing your ski stories, and how much you loved your children and your grandaughter, will miss bragging to about my own.
Guadalupe Daley
October 21, 2008
Dear Adam, Eric and Sissy:
Please accept our deepest sympathies upon the passing of your Mom. Can't imagine not having her around. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Regards,
Carmen Daley
Ed Daley and Family
Michael Louis
October 21, 2008
Sympathy from the entire Louis family... Wahnetah, Michael & Vivian, Kat., and Kevin
Belinda Stewart
October 21, 2008
Dr. Larson served as my 87 year old mother's physician for many years. She always spoke so highly of Dr. Larson and of the wonderful care she received from her. Dr. Larson would take her calls anytime she phoned and would always fit her into a busy schedule. She has missed Dr. Larson's care and the visits so very much the past several months.
Our hearts go out to you and your family for the loss of such a wonderful woman. We know the Lord will help you through this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing Dr. Larson with us for so many years.
Jack Conley
October 21, 2008
Dr. Larson was truly a people's doctor. She knew you wherever she saw you and was interested in you as a human being. Dr. Larson was one of a kind and a rare individual.
Jack Conley
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