Judy A Larson

Judy Ann Larson was born on August 1, 1939, to Reuben and Christine (Amstrup) Jacobson in rural Walcott, North Dakota. She was the fifth of nine children.

In 1957, Judy married Peter (Pete) Larson of rural Abercrombie, North Dakota. Together, they raised six children, beginning their family life in Kindred, then moving to Walcott, and eventually settling on the family farm near Abercrombie.
Judy and Pete shared 58 years of marriage, building a life centered on family, hard work, and love. Together, they raised their children and operated Larson Trenching Service. They especially cherished camping trips, traveling to visit their children, grandchildren, and extended family across the country and beyond.

Judy was a dedicated, hardworking employee throughout her life, always finding herself in positions where she could brighten someone’s day or satisfy their taste buds. Her many jobs included working at White Drug in downtown Fargo during the 1957 tornado, various community cafes, Wahpeton Health Care for 18 years, and finally the North Dakota State College of Science for 20 years, a place she affectionately referred to as “The College.”

Throughout the years, Judy was a proud member of Walcott Lutheran Church and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Abercrombie.

Above all, Judy was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She expressed her love through the meals she lovingly prepared for family and friends. Her meatballs and gravy, scalloped potatoes, creamed cucumbers, potato salad, and countless other homemade favorites will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.

Judy had a special gift for connecting with people of all ages through mutual respect, humor, and love. She always found the best in everything and everyone, approaching life with a positive spirit and seeing the good in those around her. Her warmth, kindness, and ability to make others feel welcome were gifts she shared throughout her life.

Judy leaves behind a legacy of love, family traditions, laughter, optimism, and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Judy is survived by her six children, Karen (Al) Anderson, Julie (Robert) Krause, Rebecca (Chris) Aanerud, Connie (Bryan) Luedy, John (Jennifer) Larson, and Liz (Mike) Lynch; grandchildren Rachel (Ryan) Beste, Alex (Rachael) Anderson, Kathryn (Scott) Wozer, Bobby (Miranda) Krause, Lily Krause, Jacob (Kimberly) Aanerud, Timothy (Ashleigh) Aanerud, Emma (Charles) Grapevine, Elena (Matthew) Luedy, Janie (Jimmy) McKenney, Jules (Dakota) Belter, Jack (Kathryn) Larson, Finnegan Lynch and Sulllivan Lynch; and 13 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Mary Leiseth, brother Chuck Jacobson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; her parents, Reuben and Christine Jacobson; brothers Ronald Jacobson, Duane (Gail) Jacobson, Reverend Reuben (Kathleen) Jacobson Junior and sisters Janice (Bob) Peterson, Shirley (Layton) Johnson and Sharon (Patrick) Connolly; and brother-in-law Alfred Leiseth and sister-in-law Sandy Jacobson.

Judy’s family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Essentia Oncology Department, HIA Hospice, and Sheyenne Crossings for their compassionate care, kindness and support.

Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Abercrombie, ND.