Joan Marilyn Larson
December 31, 1943 - November 28, 2022
Joan Marilyn Larson, age 78, of New Prague, formerly of Bloomington, peacefully left this world on Monday, November 28, 2022 at her home. Joan was born on December 31, 1943 in Zumbrota, MN to Clara (Perry) and Philip Weeks. Joan was raised in Zumbrota, graduating from Zumbrota High School in 1961. She moved to Minneapolis to attend nursing school. Fate then intervened when she met Ronald J. Larson at Porky’s in south Minneapolis; her nursing career took a permanent back seat as it was love at first sight for them and they married on May 12, 1962 in Zumbrota.
Joan was a homemaker for many years, raising her family. Once all her children were grown and out of the home, she took a job at Lifetouch National School Studios, where she worked for many years prior to her retirement. Her friends at Lifetouch became like family with many social activities and events. She loved the “needle arts” in her spare time: quilting, knitting, crocheting. She was an avid Minnesota sports fan, especially the Wild. Joan was a “grandma extraordinaire” as they were the apples of her eye. She loved spending time at the couple’s lake home in Clitheral, MN and attending all the summer events and “doings” as she would affectionately put it – from Potato Days to Watermelon Day, finding their way every weekend to the small town celebrations in the area such as Centennial Lakes and Battle Lake. Her readiness for fun, the smile that lit up her face, and the love that she generously spread around will be missed by all who knew her.
Joan is survived by her loving husband of 59 ½ years and best friend, Ronald Joseph; daughters, Jamie Larson (Dennis) of Annandale, Tammie Silverstone (Chris) of Chaska, DiAnna Larson (Randy) of Prior Lake; son, Jason (Kelly) Larson of Jordan; grandchildren, Jesse Martini, Kevin Larson, Jason (Naomi) Larson, Samantha Opalinski, Jenna and Dalton Andrews, Dylan Larson, Madeleine and Michaela Larson; great-grandchildren, Leah, Jordan, and Mac; brother Perry (Diane) Weeks of Zumbrota; many family friends and former colleagues.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Reverend Diane Goulson officiating. Visitation will take place from 10-11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will occur at Zumbrota Cemetery that afternoon.
I miss you mom, more than you can imagine. Our family is not complete without you. I am so lost and I want my mom back! ❤️
Joan is a very dear friend of mine, she was full of Love, Fun, Laughter and so many wonderful stories. I am so sorry that the family is going through this sadness, but I want you to know She loved you all so very much and she was so so proud of each one of you. When you work with someone for so many years you begin to know each other and their families and so many fun stories and you know she had some good ones. Every Monday we would say what we did for the weekend of course… Read more »
I enjoyed working all the years at Lifetouch with Joan and having our lunch breaks together. We had so much fun at all the Christmas parties and Work get together’s. I still can see her smile and laugh, such a great sense of humor. ❤️
R.I.P. ✝️
To my godmother and my aunt. I often miss you and uncle Ronnie. My fondest memories are spending time at the cabin with you and our family. Riding in the Jon Deere and gathering together. Those memories are long ago, but the memories of you are always like yesterday. God bless her children and grand/great children. You will be loved forever.
Markie 🙂 🙁
My dear Aunt Joan, you will be missed! I can hear your laugh and it makes me smile! My condolences to Ron, Jamie, Tammie, DiAnna, Jason and the entire family. May you all find comfort and peace remembering all the great times you shared with her. Love you all!
Joan my dearest and best friend since we were young. I will always remember and miss you. We sure had some great times and even talked and laughed about our ventures a lot.
You were my Hockey buddy. We cheered when they scored and yelled when they didn’t. Well you aren’t going to get away from me as i plan on talking to you on the score and who scored. Heaven is going to learn a lot about hockey from you..so look out!
Girl it’s hard saying how much i will miss you..love you!
The picture posted catches her joyful spirit. She always made me smile. Keep the love she shared for all of you in your hearts.
Such a beautiful soul. She has definitely left a footprint on our hearts. Rest in peace. We will miss you.
Perry & Diane