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Dorothy Larsen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 21, 2013.

Dorothy A. Larsen passed away April 19, 2013 at the age of 68, after a battle with kidney disease and diabetes. She was born Aug. 25, 1944 to Norman H (Bud) and Elinore (McCracken) Larsen in Ladysmith, WI,. She graduated from Ladysmith High School.  She then attended nursing college where after graduation she moved to Las Vegas, NV in 1965 where she worked in several hospitals and medical facilities. She loved fishing and being with her dear friends Dee and LeRoy.  She enjoyed camping and fishing with family and friends.  She really loved being in the great out of doors especially in the Northwest part of our country.  Some of her other hobbies were oil painting, making up puzzle books, and doing crafts of all sorts. She will be sorely missed by her loving father, Norman; brother Jim (Karen), sisters, Kathy (Gary), Marlene (Ron), Tammy (Jack); stepsister Carole (Ted); stepbrother Jim (Donna);  9 nieces and nephews, and 19 great nieces and nephews, an uncle and many cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Elinore, stepmother Sarah, and brother, Norman (Buddy) Larsen. Private services have been held.  In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Dorothy’s name to the Kidney Foundation, Diabetes Foundation, or charity of your choice. A special thank you to her care givers of Shiny Star Care: Mark, Pam, Mali and the family who loved and cared for her in her final days. Palm Mortuary, Las Vegas, Nevada 702-464-8500.

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April 15, 2019

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Shara Bell

Today I would like you to picture daddy in a pup tent with a large packs between us jeepers afraid so we were camped in a good Campground But mom and dad had gone home and she was nervous we could go and make up all kinds of stories it was fun

April 26, 2013

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Dottie
I miss you. We sure grew close these last few years and I will miss our visits and reminiscing about our life on the farm and your fishing and camping trips over the years. Have fun fishing on the other side of Jordan. See you later there

April 25, 2013

Shara Bell

Knowing Dottie gave me many, many good memories: she got me more than once with her dry sense of humor, she was my first roommate, we always cryed when it was time to part and yet when we first would get together it was as though we never were separated. She was a loyal, loving friend whom I look forward to reuniting with in heaven.

April 25, 2013

Jenn Bassett

Aunt Dottie you will be deeply missed! I'm grateful for the times we had and memories we made. Whether it was watching movies, playing Rack-o or listening to “Dumb Ditties” while sipping from Snoopy mugs. You always made our time together special. I will cherish those memories and more!
Love, Hugs and Memories!

April 24, 2013

Tammy Coker

Dottie, you sure put up a good fight. I know you will forever have peace and happiness. You touched so many lives. I love you. Memories and dreams, sisters forever. Tammy

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