- Born on: July 11, 1927
- Departed on: July 15, 2011
Doreen "Jody" Larson
Jody Larson, 84, of Northport, Florida, went to her Heavenly Home on Friday, July 15, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A private family memorial service will be held. Iowa Cremation is assisting the family.
Doreen Joyce Larson was born on July 11, 1927 to Alexander and Jennie Stothers Ogston in Chilliwack, Canada. She was united in marriage to Richard Larson on December 28, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jody earned her MA in Library Science and was an overseas missionary, devoted teacher, and enthusiastic children’s librarian. She had a life-long passion for books, gardening, and the protection of animals.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Scott (Gail) Larson of St. Louis, MO; Vicki (Mike) Brooks of Cedar Rapids; Meg (John) Diehl of Austin, TX; and Joseph W. Larson; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her children Richard and Jennifer.
