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Kriss Larsen Obituary
At Kriss's request there will be no prior calling hours.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date, for immediate family.
Kriss requested no flowers, just prayers for her entry into her new spiritual home. If any donations are desired to be made, please make them to The House of John, 14 Spring Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432 or Ontario-Yates Hospice, 756 Pre Emption Road, Geneva, NY 14456
Love of music was a main theme of Kriss's life. Although she maintained day jobs throughout her life, she satisfied her love of music by teaching, and such activities as singing and dancing with the Capers and Happy We on Cape Cod, Mass.; performing in dinner theater in Virginia; singing operatic roles at the University of Maryland during graduate school; producing/performing one-woman shows in NYC; singing songs of the 30s and 40s in benefits for non-profits in Durango, Colo., with life partner Tom MacCluskey; and directing an a cappella women's barbershop chorus in Durango (The Women's Prerogative) and a community chorus in Mancos, Colo. (Mancos Valley Chorus).
Kriss is survived by her sister, Jody (Paul) Pruitt; brother, Bill (Karen) Larsen; as well as several nieces and nephews, and friends.
She was predeceased by parents William Chris and Janice Goodenow Larsen; and her partner, Tom MacCluskey.
Arrangements by Jarmusz Cotton Funeral Home
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Debby Lawatsch-Brink
August 3, 2021
My dear cousin, may you find peace and serenity in your life after. Keep spreading your talents to those who will open their hearts to you. And let your light shine down on those who need comfort. Blessed be, with lots of love-Debby
Katherine Reynolds
July 28, 2021
Kriss will always be remembered for her talented leadership of The Women´s Prerogative here in Durango which flourished under her baton...She was much loved and will be greatly missed..
Barbara Rousseau
July 27, 2021
Barbara Rousseau
July 27, 2021
Barbara Rousseau
July 27, 2021
Kriss was such a light to us all. Her exuberance and enthusiasm as our Mancos Valley Chorus director inspired performance excellence from us and cheers from the audiences. No one was like Kriss. She will truly grace the heavens.
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