Lauren Larson
October 11, 1959 - December 18, 2008
Obituary
LARSON, LAUREN ANN (WAGNER) WAUNAKEE/MIDDLETON-Lauren Ann Wagner Larson, age 49, left this earth on Thursday, December 18, 2008 to be with the angels. She died at HospiceCare surrounded by her loved ones. Her long battle with cancer was quite a journey. Lauren was born in Madison, on October 11, 1959 to Marvin and Grace (Dooley) Wagner. After graduating from Middleton High School in 1978, she attended Edgewood College and received her B.S. in Education from UW Madison. Her passions were not only beautiful things including jewelry, decorating, going to the ocean to "catch some rays" while listening to the surf, but especially helping people and animals in need. She had a great heart that felt for all. She sadly leaves behind her beloved husband, Randy ,of fourteen years and her precious daughter Christine (Christi), eleven years old, her parents, extended families and friends, especially Conni Rowe, Michelle Reed and Rebecca Zigler. She is further survived by her mother and father-in-law, Ron and Joann Larson; two brothers-in-law, Steve (Judy) Larson and Jeff (Angie) Larson and two nieces, KAtie and Emma. Funeral services will be held at PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 710 S. Century Ave., Waunakee at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 22, 2008 with the Reverend Karen Locken presiding. Entombment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona. Family and friends may call from 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton. Friends may also call on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. She was preceded in death by her four grandparents, an uncle and two aunts. A tremendous thanks to Dr. Edward Prendergast for all his wisdom and personal care, Dr. Sarah Moore, nurses Karen Taylor and Pam Wick for their personal advocacy and to the entire staff at the Dean Oncology Center for its unconditional care and support. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dean Oncology Memorial Fund, 1808 W. Beltline Hwy., Madison, WI 53715. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. 608-831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com
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Jill Schwarze-Gundlach
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I met Lauren shortly after settling into my dorm room at Edgewood Collge. Lauren lived a few doors down from me and across the hall. I remember her as always being happy with a great sense of humor. Lauren & I often sat in each others dorm rooms and just talked about our lives, who are boyfriends were, how classes were going, etc. I remember Lauren with a Shakespeare's works text book. When I asked her how she could read and understand Shakespeare she educated me about his works. (Lauren was much smarter and better educated than myself). I saw Lauren infrequently after we graduated as my husband, Steve and I moved out of state. I did see her once at West Towne Mall at Christmas time. (She looked beautiful!) We exchanged numbers and we spoke to one another two more times by phone. The last time we spoke she had just given birth to Christi and was so happy to be a Mom. I remember hanging up the phone and thinking how happy I was for Lauren that she seemed so completely happy.
It is with great sorrow that I read Lauren's obituary today. She was a kind and gentle soul and I will miss her dearly.
God speed Lauren.
Your friend,
Jill Schwarze-Gundlach