Betty Jane Larson
February 28, 1922 - June 04, 2019
Obituary
DODGEVILLE/STOUGHTON-Betty Jane Larson, age 97, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1922, in Stoughton, Wis., the daughter of Edward Bjerke and Emma (Lemke) Bjerke.
Betty married Richard Larson on June 10, 1947, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. They were happily married until his death in 1993. She was most proud of being a wife, mother and homemaker.
Betty was proud of her Norwegian heritage and was known for her lefse, so thin you could see through it. She loved gardening and always kept her yard colorful and full of life. She had a talent for baking, knitting and making many afghans. She was a devout Christian and was faithful to her church home at Dodgeville United Methodist. Over the years Betty developed a group of wonderful friends and was grateful to have them in her life.
Betty is survived by her three children Steve (Gale) Larson, Vicki (Hinck) Galen Quinn and Beth Anderson; grandchildren, Jeff (Rahula Janowski) Larson, Kris Larson, Karin (Adam) Jones, Ryan (Jill) Hinck, Michael (Erin) Hinck, Stacy (Mark) Kossoris and Justin (Kiersten) Anderson; great-grandchildren, Natasha Janowski, Kai Lee Cole, Kenzie Jones, Jonah, Miles and Willa Hinck, Henry, Oliver and Crosby Hinck, and Daxton and Harper Kossoris; siblings, David Bjerke and Jeanne Kitson. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and siblings, Donald Bjerke, James “Jimmy” Bjerke, Norma Reindl and Marion Weston.
A private service was held at RIVERSIDE CEMETERY on Sunday, June 9, 2019, with the Rev. James Koza presiding. A Celebration of Life for family and friends followed the service. The kindness of Betty will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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I did not know Betty Jane but may her soul rest in peace
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Debbie Dale
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I spent many hours in Dick and Betty's home with my classmate Vicki Larson. Many fond memories and sending love to all of the family. She will be missed by many.
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Marcia Gevelinger Bastian
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So very sorry for your loss. You all take care.
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Judy
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was one of Ellen Larson’s good friends. They spent many hours sharing stories about their loving families and antiquing together. The memory of those two little Norwegian women still make me smile. Judy
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Dawn Van Epps
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I'm sure that Dick greeted her with open arms and his warm smile and right behind him stood Mabel Rundle and Ellen Larson. Those three had so much fun together. I listened to many antiquing stories and wall paper stories but, Betty always reminded me that there were stories I would never hear.
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Janet Giffey
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My sympathies to Betty’s family. Betty was a dear lady. She was my lefse provider. I always purchased lefse from her at the church bake sales. Twice she even delivered lefse to my home. May she rest in peace.