Harriet Larson

harriet larson

Harriet Alvina (Lindaas) Larson, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2012 at the Hatton Prairie Village Nursing Home in Hatton, ND. She was 81.

Harriet was born at home, on August 13, 1930, to Eddie and Emma (Bestul) Lindaas in Lindaas Township near Mayville, ND. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. She attended the Lindaas Consolidated and Mayville schools,graduating in 1948. She was a proud member of the basketball team. 

On August 20, 1948 she married Lynn Marvin Larson at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, MN.  Three children were born to this union.  They raised their family in Finley, ND where Lynn was a Line Superintendent for Sheyenne Valley Electric. After Lynn retired from there in 1969, they moved to Montana and owned and operated the Coast to Coast Store in Forsyth.

Upon selling their hardware business Lynn and Harriet began traveling in their motorhome. They spent much of their time camping near Orick, CA, where Lynn fished, and they both enjoyed visting with the many friends they had made there over the years. They traveled often through Montana, Colorado and Arizona to visit their children and grandchildren.

Lynn and Harriet loved being "snowbirds" in Arizona and eventually bought a retirement home in Mesa where they lived until his passing on April 1, 1997. After Lynn's death, Harriet moved back to Forsyth, MT for several years and then returned to Arizona in 2008.  Her best pal in her later years was "Snoop" the cat. They were inseparable until Harriet moved into the nursing home last year. (Snoop remains in Arizona where she is much loved and spoiled by other family members.)

Harriet enjoyed doing crafts over the years and she was a talented artist.  She was a hardworker with a great sense of humor, even in the toughest of times.  She treasured her family and friends, and took great delight in having a little "birthday buddy" when a great-granddaughter was born on her birthday in 2004. Everyone who knew Harriet loved her. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and words cannot express how deeply she will be missed.

Harriet is survived by her children: Sherie Erbes of Thornton, CO, Wade (Donna) Larson of Bowman, ND, and Renae Larson of Chandler, AZ; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister Margret Ringsrud, Hatton, ND; two brothers, Norman (Ruth) Lindaas of Everett, WA and Elroy (Janice) Lindaas of Mayville, ND; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lynn, her parents, her sisters Elaine Satrom and Alpha Schultz, her son-in-law John Erbes, a stillborn great-granddaughter, a nephew and two nieces.

It is by her request that her remains be cremated and that no funeral service be held. The family asks for your prayers during their time of sorrow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent in Harriet's name to Hatton Prairie Village, 950 Dakota Ave, Hatton, ND 58240. Contributions will be used to purchase a bench or planter for the nursing home with a special plaque in Harriet's name. Cards of condolence for the family may also be sent in care of the above address.

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  1. Deerfield, IllinoisMay all the wonderful, happy memories
    of Harriet be a comfort to you now and in the future.

    I remember allD the good times we had on
    the farm when we were young. Especially
    swimming in the creek! What fun!

    You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

    Bless you all.

    Jack and Sylvia (Lindaas) Gagne

  2. Moelv NorwayDear Renae,
    Thanks for letting us know about your mother pass away.
    Jorid and I myself and our family here in Norway always think of you in USA, and how special our family history is, and in spit of the loss, we are grateful for all the good memories, and pray that the funeral service be blessed and you will have great time ahead.

    Greetings from
    Ole Amund and family.

  3. West Fargo North Dakota
    We will miss Aunt Harriet very much. We will remember all the good times we had with her.
    Jim and I will never forget going agate hunting, camping and going out to the C-club together. We will always remember camping in Uncle Lynn’s and Aunt Harriet’s back yard when I started my first teaching job in Forysth. I will never forget tha they were instrumental in helping me get my first job.
    We enjoyed them camping with us at Maple Lake. Your folks made friends with all our friends at the Lake and we had great times visiting around the camp fires.
    Jim and I had wonderful memories of going to some barn dances with you mom.
    We will miss her greatly, but know that we will see her again in Heaven.
    We join her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in their saddness with her passing. May God Comfort You In Your Loss.
    Love, Jim and Diane Schill

  4. Minot ND
    My lovely aunt with the warm smile…so glad for the time we were able to spend together over the last several months.

  5. MARICOPA ArizonaI MISS YOU GRANDMA AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART FOR YOU. JENNIFER AND PAYTON AND KYRA WANT YOU TO KNOW THEY LOVE YOU AND THAT THEY GOT TO BE PART OF YOUR LIFE.

  6. Chandler AZ
    I love you mom. We have all been so blessed to have had you in our lives. I will miss your hugs and your lovable sense of humor. I am so proud and so privileged to have been your daughter. I miss you so much! I love you forever and always… Renae


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