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LARSON, MILDRED Age 98, passed away peacefully at home December 18, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother, and Oma. She is survived by daughters, Ginger Sisco of Minneapolis, MN and Ruth (Michael) Mendoza of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Rita Larson of Grand Junction, CO; grandchildren, Kristin (Tim) Kasel of Muleshoe, TX, Kari Larson of Colorado Springs, CO, Tor Larson of Grand Junction, and Michelle Mendoza of Denver, CO; great- grandchildren, Dalton, Kerigan, and Zeke; brother-in-law, Cal Larson and sister-in-law, Stella Larson of Charles City, IA; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; son, Peter; son-in-law, Larry Griffith; and brothers, Herschel, Averill, and Stanley Bennett. Born in Humboldt, IA, she was a Sigma Kappa at Iowa State University where she graduated in Institutional Management. In addition to being a wonderful mother, she taught Home Economics at Opportunity School in Denver and fifth grade Consumer Education at Maple Elementary in New Jersey. Her husband's work led them to live in Iowa, Michigan, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, Germany, and New York. Retirement in Albuquerque included golf leagues, dancing with Howard, many bridge groups, P.E.O. Chapter AM, and many church activities. She was a valued and wise friend who loved listening to the life stories of her wide circle of friends. Her service will be Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, Albuquerque 87112. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Sandia Presbyterian Church or the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Mildred Larson at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
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