Myrtle Esther Larsen

1928 - 2024

Myrtle Esther Larsen
September 28, 1928 - December 13, 2024
Myrtle Esther (Kivley) Larsen died peacefully at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls on December 13, 2024. She was born in Bellingham, WA on September 28, 1928, the youngest of eight children. She attended Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada for high school and college.
On June 22, 1951, she married Morris C. Larsen and served with him as a missionary in Japan from 1954 to 1971, as well as at churches in the Midwest and Washinton. They were married for 66 years. Preceding her in death was her son, Samuel in 1964, her husband, Morris in 2018, her parents and all of her siblings and their spouses.
Myrtle loved her family and made many friends throughout the years, especially through their missionary work and in the churches where Morris pastored. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends; her pancakes were a favorite and she entertained often. Two of her favorite activities were shopping and redecorating/rearranging her furniture.
She is survived by five of her children: Joy (Gaylan) Mathiesen, Nate (Deb) Larsen, Dan (Marshalyn) Larsen, Dave (Heidi) Larsen and Joni (Gene) Kubesh. Also 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and friends.
Her memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Brethren Church, Fergus Falls, with Pastor Dale Hexum officiating. Memorials can be given to Lutheran Brethren International Mission in Fergus Falls, or to Unseen Ministries in Fargo, ND.