Jeannine Roberta Larson
January 13, 1929 - February 07, 2016
Obituary
MADISON- Jeannine Roberta Larson, age 87, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. Jeannine was born on Jan. 13, 1929, in River Falls, Wis., the daughter of Robert and Esther (Erickson) Dumond. She married Robert L. Larson on April 2, 1947 in River Falls. Jeannine and her family moved to Madison in 1964 after living in Maine, Michigan, South Dakota, Texas and the Philippines along with her husband during his career with the U.S. Air Force. She worked for Oscar Mayer as an executive secretary in Madison for 25 years before retiring. Jeannine had a generous heart, joyful spirit and possessed a very creative soul. She loved gardening, was a voracious reader and created prize winning quilts, too numerous to count. Jeannine was an active member of the YMCA and also a volunteer. She was a master pie and cookie baker. An avid Packers and Badgers fan, Jeannine watched the games with an abundance of enthusiasm. Jeannine is survived by her three sons, Greg (Debbie) Larson, Dick (Ellie) Larson and Gary (Janet) Larson; eight grandchildren, Charles Thomas, Victoria Thomas, Lisa (Kevin) Teters, Alan (Mallory Saurer) Talaga, Ben Larson, Tracy Larson, Zak (Leah Schultz) Larson and Corey Larson; seven great-grandchildren; special nieces, Kathleen Rust and Debra Dumond; and several other relatives and many friends. Jeannine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in June 2003; her parents, Robert and Esther Dumond; step-mother, Beatrice Dumond; brother, Donald Dumond; and sister, Yvonne (Dumond) Crowell. A memorial service and celebration of Jeannine's life will be held at OAKWOOD VILLAGE EAST TREE OF LIFE CHAPEL, 5565 Tancho Dr., Madison, at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, with Chaplin Wayne Shannon officiating. Visitation will be held at Oakwood Village from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jeannine's name to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI 53711 and/or Oakwood Foundation, 6201 Mineral Point Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53705. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Feb 20, 2016 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Service
Sat Feb 20, 2016 @ 11:30 AM CDT
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Nancy erickson
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Please accept our deepest sympathy to you, Jeannine's family. You should be very proud of the gift of friendliness and happiness Jeannine shared with everyone she encountered. What a profound legacy she left to everyone who felt better because she shared her smile and pleasant personality. Not only to the Erickson family, but probably even to a mailman or waitress she encountered for a moment. We celebrate Jeannine's many lights she scattered among us!
Sincerely, Nancy Erickson, Lorna Nelson and families
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Donnita
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So sad to hear of Jeanine's passing. I was her hairstylist for many years and always enjoyed her visits to the salon. My sympathies to the family.
Donnita
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Judy Larson
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I am so very sorry to learn of Jeannine's passing. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Jeannine and I worked together at Oscar Mayer for 20 years, and were lunch partners, walking partners and enjoyed so many memories together. Her gardening and sewing expertise helped me with many projects, including my daughter's bedroom drapes and baby quilts. Because we were both "Larson", we always told co-workers that we were sisters. I will miss her dearly, but she leaves a legacy of smiles and warm wishes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judy Larson
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Robin
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I only knew Jeannine a short time, but she was the sweetest lady. SheLoved her family and talked about you often. She also loved her cat Marla. She was so proud that she rescued Marla. Jeannine said she was always a dog person, but she learned to be a cat person.
I'm glad I was able to spend time with such a special lady.
Robin
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Anneliese Emerson
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Dear Greg, Dick & Gary-
Sending my deepest sympathies to you and your families. Your mom sure was a special lady.
I remember her & your dad as always full of energy, smiles and laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Annie Skowronek Emerson