Phyllis Larson
May 18, 1939 - March 19, 2010
Obituary
TOWN OF MADISON- Phyllis James Larson, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19th 2010, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson\'s Disease. She was born May 18, 1939 in Binghamton, New York. While studying at the UW-Platteville she met and married Larry Larson of Wonewoc WI. She was passionate about many activities in life, and the theatre was ranked high among them. She spent much of her time in the 70s and 80s working backstage and appearing in many productions for the Madison Theatre Guild. She also travelled extensively following the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps. She owned her own business, Phyllis' Coffee Service, and after selling it worked at Copps Food Store. She adored her miniature schnauzers, Holly, Gretchen, and Millie. She was very proud to live at the edge of the Lost City in the Town of Madison, where she raised her children and helped raise her grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents Vivian and Margaret James. She is survived by her brothers David (Nancy) James of Binghamton New York, Douglas James of Houston Texas, and her sister Melissa James of St. Petersburg Florida. She is also survived by her four children, Anita Larson of Middleton, Mark (Anita Govea) Larson of Pico Rivera California, Matt (Lynn) Larson of Oregon, and Morgan Larson of Wonewoc, and their father Larry (Jennie) Larson, as well as her six grandchildren Jamie, Anna, Brendan, Emma, Edward, and Duncan. A memorial remembrance will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Gunderson Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive, Madison WI. The family is asking, in lieu of flowers, that donations be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org, or the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps at www.madisonscouts.org.
Memorials:
The family is asking, in lieu of flowers, that donations be sent to the National Parkinson Foundation at www.parkinson.org, or the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps at www.madisonscouts.org.
Visitation:
A memorial remembrance will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Gunderson Funeral Home 5203 Monona Drive, Madison WI.
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Ernest Horace
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My prayers and thoughts of support go out to the entire family of Phyllis. Over the last 30 years it was a great joy to have here support the Madison Scouts and to be a kind soul to me and my son whenever we saw her.
With much love,
Ernest and Christopher Horace
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Orlando Suttles
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Anita...may God bless you and your family in this time of sorry,just remember mother's in a better place now but still looking over you. I'm always here if you need someone to talk with.
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Laurie Sauer
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When growing up I always felt so welcome in your home and have so many happy memories involving Phyllis. I loved going to the theatre productions and listening to Phyllis play the piano. My prayers are with you all.
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Nancy Dunham
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My thoughs and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I'll always meeting Phyllis at drum corps shows and going all over Wisconsin and Illinois to see Winter Guard and Drum Corps shows. I'll never forget that every time Madison Scounts plays "Never Walk" she had tears in her eyes. She was an amazing lady and I'm so proud that I was her friend. May she rest in peace.
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Jim Gallagher
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Just wanted to pass on condolences to the family. I remember Phyllis when she was just a teenager living in NY. As a child, I looked forward to visitng with all of our family in Binghamton including her parents, her brothers and sister. Rest in Peace Phyllis.