Evelyn Larson, 98, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved her.
A life is more than dates on a stone; here is a small portion of her story.
Evelyn's story began in 1921, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Evelyn held deeply to the Baptist faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
Belief, when lived, becomes a kind of inheritance.
Evelyn Larson, 98 of Parker, passed away on May 19, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, May 22, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Parker. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the church with a Prayer Service at 7:00 PM. Evelyn was born on August 7, 1921 to John and Florence (Crowell) Rogers in Parker, SD. She grew up in Parker area, and graduated from Hurley High School in 1939. Evelyn married LuVerne Larson on November 14, 1941 and they farmed for several years. Evelyn was a stay-at-home mom until 1971 when she began to work as a grocery clerk in Marion. She also was a waitress at various businesses in Marion. They moved to Marion in 1975 and enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and going to movies. Evelyn was a member of Parker First Baptist Church for her entire life and was active with Sunday school and ladies activities. Grateful for having shared her their two children, Sharon (Gary) Anderson and Gordon (Dixie) Larson; four grandchildren Kevin (Dawn) Anderson, Chad (Kathy) Anderson, Nicholas (Becca) Larson, and Leslie (Jared) Huber; two step-grandchildren Kenny Johnson and Adam Sauer; great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Clarence; four sisters Bessie, Verna, Lucille, and Helen; and her husband LuVerne in 2003.
