Ruth E. Larson

Ruth E. Larson, 89, of Kingsford passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at Evergreen Assisted Living in Kingsford. Ruth was born July 24, 1934, in Merriman, MI, daughter of the late August and Elfie (Isaacson) Peterson. A lifetime resident of the area, she graduated from Kingsford High School in 1952 and married Paul Larson on August 13, 1955 in Iron Mountain; he preceded her in death in 2022. Ruth worked at the Wisconsin Michigan Power Company, as secretary for the First Covenant Church, as secretary at Wittock Supply and as an administrative assistant for Champion Paper Company. As a child she was very active in 4-H and began singing in the high school choir. Her love of music continued as a member of the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Music Club and she served many years as the campaign chairman for the community concert. Ruth was an active member of First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain where she sang in the choir for over 50 years, served as the organist and pianist and as the director of music for over 22 years. She was an active supporter of the Lilja Foundation and volunteered many hours to help with community beautification projects in Iron Mountain. Ruth had an infectious personality and a witty sense of humor, loved to serve others, and had a passion for flowers and growing beautiful gardens. Ruth is survived by her three children, Susan (Carl) Johnson of Chicago, IL, Diane (Michael) Doster of Chesterfield, MO, and Tom (Shirl) Larson of Marco Island, Fl and Spread Eagle, WI; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Perkins of Kingsford; and several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents and husband, Paul, Ruth was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Strutz. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.at the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Pastor Chad Harrison will officiate. Burial will be in Iron Mountain Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruth’s memory to the First Covenant Church or the Lilja Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ruth E. Larson online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Ruth E. Larson

July 24, 1934 - December 12, 2023