T. Louise Larson

T. Louise Larson

Theresa Louise (Magnuson) Larson, born September 8, 1920, Ishpeming, MI, died March 8, 2007, in Renton, WA, and is now in the presence of her Savior, Christ Jesus.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte L. (Ronald) Trayer, Mountlake Terrace, WA; son, Paul E. (Jill) Larson, Renton, WA; grandchildren, Daniel B. Trayer, Lynnwood, WA; John A. Larson, of Arizona; and Edward A. Larson, Seattle; great-grandsons, Isaac D. Trayer, of Oklahoma, and Alex J. Trayer, of Lynnwood, WA; sister, Linnea (Francis) Bolm, of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pastor Leslie J. Larson on April 29, 2005; parents, Arthur and Theresa Magnuson; and brothers, Edward and Roy Magnuson.
Louise grew up in Escanaba and Marquette MI, and Chicago, IL. She graduated from Senn High School, Chicago, and worked first as a dental assistant and then at the phone company prior to her marriage to Leslie on March 3, 1945.
During the early years of their marriage, she was a full-time wife and mother, as well as organist and choir director at several of the churches they served. She could play the organ with her right hand, her feet playing the pedals, while directing the choir with her left hand! She also had a lovely soprano voice, and was soloist for many weddings, funerals, and worship services through the years.
In 1964, she returned to the work force to "help put the kids through college", and retired from Pacific Northwest Bell in Seattle in 1983.
She was the consummate hostess, entertaining friends and family from all over the world. She was also a wonderful cook and baker, Swedish rye bread and rice pudding being two of her specialties.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Everett; the Swedish Cultural Center, Seatttle; and Bell Telephone Pioneers.
The family extends grateful thanks to the staff at the Dron Family Home, who lovingly cared for Louise during her final years, and to the Visiting Nurse Association and Doctor Alan Bunin, who assisted with her medical needs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 2116, Everett, WA 98203, or Trinity Lutheran College, 4221-228th Ave. SE, Issaquah, WA 98029.
Viewing will be from noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at Solie Funeral Home, Everett with family receiving guests from 3-7 p.m. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, March 15, at Floral Hills Cemetery, Lynnwood, WA with a memorial service following at 1:00 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 47th and Alger, Everett.