MARGARET LARSON

Margaret Kobervig Larson Passed away peacefully in her home July 17, 2013. She was born April 25, 1915 in Port Angeles to Elizabeth Ryan Kobervig and Henry Palmer Kobervig. Graduating from University of Washington School of Nursing in 1938, she worked at Providence Hospital in Seattle. In 1943, while serving in the 50th General Hospital as a surgical nurse, Margaret met and married her beloved husband, Dr. Charles P. Larson. Both served in Europe during WW11. After the war, Margaret and Charles made their home in Tacoma, WA, where they raised seven children. Her values of education and community service were instilled upon her children. Throughout her lifetime, she supported many philanthropic organizations in the community. She was an active member of Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Weenonah Orthopedic Guild. Margaret will always be cherished by her family as a loving mother and the foundation of their successes in life. Margaret is preceded in death by Dr. Charles P. Larson, her husband of 40 years, a daughter, Dr. Lillian Randolph, her brother Robert Kobervig, and her sister Katherine Buckley. She is survived by her six children: Dr. C Phillip Larson of Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Charles Palmer Larson of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Christine Palma Carroll of Tacoma, WA, Elizabeth Louise Scott of Edmonds, WA, Paul Martin Larson of Yakima, WA, and Dr. Lawrence A. Larson of Tacoma, WA. Margaret is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. A private service will be held by her immediate family.