LeOra Clark Larsen, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and trusted friend, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2009. She resided at 3570 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of her death.
LeOra was born in Montpelier, Idaho on April 27, 1907 to Pamelia Dunn and Wilford Woodruff Clark as the youngest of eleven children.
She enjoyed growing up in a family with eight older brothers (one brother died in infancy) and one older sister--all of whom adored her! Her parents and siblings were dedicated to hard work and were strong examples of living the gospel. Her dear father and mother (as well as beloved sister) buttressed the day-to-day lifestyle, which would redound to her credit and honor, as a model of integrity and character.
When she was six-years-old, the family moved back to Georgetown, Idaho, where her father had previously purchased the Springdale farm, and the family had lived for nine years prior to moving to Montpelier. Springdale continues to be operated by descendants of Wilford Woodruff, and this "grand old farm" has served as the favorite vacation spot for many of the Clark relatives.
In her youth, she was an excellent horse-rider who loved and cared for animals and pets. She attended LDS High School in Salt Lake City her senior year and after graduation, attended Idaho State University.
When her brother, Dr. Russell B. Clark, was accepted into medical school in Chicago, Illinois, it provided an opportunity for her to attend Northwestern University and ultimately receive her teaching certificate. During this time, she also worked for Bill Rice Productions and earned the reputation of the "best little Hoosier" her boss had ever known (an endearing mid-western term for excellence). The label continued to follow this industrious farm girl from Idaho to every responsible position she ever held.
On December 22, 1930, she married future Salt Lake City Judge Leland G. Larsen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died August 14, 1957. She has been a widow for fifty-two years and lived an independent life until her death. From their marriage three children were born: Carolee Harmon (Robert H. Harmon), Leland Stanford Larsen, and Janice Felix (Donald G. Felix), all of Salt Lake City.
For fifty-two years she worked as a medical supervisor for Bryner Clinic, where she met many friends and patients who remember her fondly. She was an avid traveler to many countries and climbed the Great Wall of China when she was ninety-years-old--the same year she was often seen driving her little red Saturn.
LeOra's life-long legacy will be her love for her family and unparalleled service to her fellowman. She volunteered at Latter-Day Saints Hospital for twenty-eight years, accumulating over 10,000 hours of helping and assisting many people seeking guidance and information relevant to patients' medical conditions.
She rarely missed an assignment and often performed extra duties, filling-in for other volunteers unable to meet a particular work schedule.
Her loyalty to, and gratitude for, friends and acquaintances simply were awe-inspiring! She was also a dedicated volunteer in the arts--particularly the Utah Symphony Guild--where she made many lasting friendships. Family and friends who received her delicious home-made caramels at Christmas time considered themselves fortunate to be on her list!
She was a stalwart, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life and held callings in every auxiliary. During the last few years of her life, she endured with great forbearance and dignity several debilitating medical conditions, and lived to the end with enthusiasm and a unique sense of humor. She often quoted the truism, "Old age ain't for sissies."
Her three children, five grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren survive her. Two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Winder Eleventh Ward Chapel, 951 East 3825 South, Millcreek Township, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 10 to December 11, 2009.
LeOra was born in Montpelier, Idaho on April 27, 1907 to Pamelia Dunn and Wilford Woodruff Clark as the youngest of eleven children.
She enjoyed growing up in a family with eight older brothers (one brother died in infancy) and one older sister--all of whom adored her! Her parents and siblings were dedicated to hard work and were strong examples of living the gospel. Her dear father and mother (as well as beloved sister) buttressed the day-to-day lifestyle, which would redound to her credit and honor, as a model of integrity and character.
When she was six-years-old, the family moved back to Georgetown, Idaho, where her father had previously purchased the Springdale farm, and the family had lived for nine years prior to moving to Montpelier. Springdale continues to be operated by descendants of Wilford Woodruff, and this "grand old farm" has served as the favorite vacation spot for many of the Clark relatives.
In her youth, she was an excellent horse-rider who loved and cared for animals and pets. She attended LDS High School in Salt Lake City her senior year and after graduation, attended Idaho State University.
When her brother, Dr. Russell B. Clark, was accepted into medical school in Chicago, Illinois, it provided an opportunity for her to attend Northwestern University and ultimately receive her teaching certificate. During this time, she also worked for Bill Rice Productions and earned the reputation of the "best little Hoosier" her boss had ever known (an endearing mid-western term for excellence). The label continued to follow this industrious farm girl from Idaho to every responsible position she ever held.
On December 22, 1930, she married future Salt Lake City Judge Leland G. Larsen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died August 14, 1957. She has been a widow for fifty-two years and lived an independent life until her death. From their marriage three children were born: Carolee Harmon (Robert H. Harmon), Leland Stanford Larsen, and Janice Felix (Donald G. Felix), all of Salt Lake City.
For fifty-two years she worked as a medical supervisor for Bryner Clinic, where she met many friends and patients who remember her fondly. She was an avid traveler to many countries and climbed the Great Wall of China when she was ninety-years-old--the same year she was often seen driving her little red Saturn.
LeOra's life-long legacy will be her love for her family and unparalleled service to her fellowman. She volunteered at Latter-Day Saints Hospital for twenty-eight years, accumulating over 10,000 hours of helping and assisting many people seeking guidance and information relevant to patients' medical conditions.
She rarely missed an assignment and often performed extra duties, filling-in for other volunteers unable to meet a particular work schedule.
Her loyalty to, and gratitude for, friends and acquaintances simply were awe-inspiring! She was also a dedicated volunteer in the arts--particularly the Utah Symphony Guild--where she made many lasting friendships. Family and friends who received her delicious home-made caramels at Christmas time considered themselves fortunate to be on her list!
She was a stalwart, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life and held callings in every auxiliary. During the last few years of her life, she endured with great forbearance and dignity several debilitating medical conditions, and lived to the end with enthusiasm and a unique sense of humor. She often quoted the truism, "Old age ain't for sissies."
Her three children, five grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren survive her. Two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Winder Eleventh Ward Chapel, 951 East 3825 South, Millcreek Township, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 10 to December 11, 2009.
LeOra Clark Larsen, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and trusted friend, passed away peacefully at her home on December 5, 2009. She resided at 3570 South 860 East in Millcreek Township, Utah at the time of her death.
LeOra was born in Montpelier, Idaho on April 27, 1907 to Pamelia Dunn and Wilford Woodruff Clark as the youngest of eleven children.
She enjoyed growing up in a family with eight older brothers (one brother died in infancy) and one older sister--all of whom adored her! Her parents and siblings were dedicated to hard work and were strong examples of living the gospel. Her dear father and mother (as well as beloved sister) buttressed the day-to-day lifestyle, which would redound to her credit and honor, as a model of integrity and character.
When she was six-years-old, the family moved back to Georgetown, Idaho, where her father had previously purchased the Springdale farm, and the family had lived for nine years prior to moving to Montpelier. Springdale continues to be operated by descendants of Wilford Woodruff, and this "grand old farm" has served as the favorite vacation spot for many of the Clark relatives.
In her youth, she was an excellent horse-rider who loved and cared for animals and pets. She attended LDS High School in Salt Lake City her senior year and after graduation, attended Idaho State University.
When her brother, Dr. Russell B. Clark, was accepted into medical school in Chicago, Illinois, it provided an opportunity for her to attend Northwestern University and ultimately receive her teaching certificate. During this time, she also worked for Bill Rice Productions and earned the reputation of the "best little Hoosier" her boss had ever known (an endearing mid-western term for excellence). The label continued to follow this industrious farm girl from Idaho to every responsible position she ever held.
On December 22, 1930, she married future Salt Lake City Judge Leland G. Larsen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died August 14, 1957. She has been a widow for fifty-two years and lived an independent life until her death. From their marriage three children were born: Carolee Harmon (Robert H. Harmon), Leland Stanford Larsen, and Janice Felix (Donald G. Felix), all of Salt Lake City.
For fifty-two years she worked as a medical supervisor for Bryner Clinic, where she met many friends and patients who remember her fondly. She was an avid traveler to many countries and climbed the Great Wall of China when she was ninety-years-old--the same year she was often seen driving her little red Saturn.
LeOra's life-long legacy will be her love for her family and unparalleled service to her fellowman. She volunteered at Latter-Day Saints Hospital for twenty-eight years, accumulating over 10,000 hours of helping and assisting many people seeking guidance and information relevant to patients' medical conditions.
She rarely missed an assignment and often performed extra duties, filling-in for other volunteers unable to meet a particular work schedule.
Her loyalty to, and gratitude for, friends and acquaintances simply were awe-inspiring! She was also a dedicated volunteer in the arts--particularly the Utah Symphony Guild--where she made many lasting friendships. Family and friends who received her delicious home-made caramels at Christmas time considered themselves fortunate to be on her list!
She was a stalwart, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life and held callings in every auxiliary. During the last few years of her life, she endured with great forbearance and dignity several debilitating medical conditions, and lived to the end with enthusiasm and a unique sense of humor. She often quoted the truism, "Old age ain't for sissies."
Her three children, five grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren survive her. Two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Winder Eleventh Ward Chapel, 951 East 3825 South, Millcreek Township, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 10 to December 11, 2009.
LeOra was born in Montpelier, Idaho on April 27, 1907 to Pamelia Dunn and Wilford Woodruff Clark as the youngest of eleven children.
She enjoyed growing up in a family with eight older brothers (one brother died in infancy) and one older sister--all of whom adored her! Her parents and siblings were dedicated to hard work and were strong examples of living the gospel. Her dear father and mother (as well as beloved sister) buttressed the day-to-day lifestyle, which would redound to her credit and honor, as a model of integrity and character.
When she was six-years-old, the family moved back to Georgetown, Idaho, where her father had previously purchased the Springdale farm, and the family had lived for nine years prior to moving to Montpelier. Springdale continues to be operated by descendants of Wilford Woodruff, and this "grand old farm" has served as the favorite vacation spot for many of the Clark relatives.
In her youth, she was an excellent horse-rider who loved and cared for animals and pets. She attended LDS High School in Salt Lake City her senior year and after graduation, attended Idaho State University.
When her brother, Dr. Russell B. Clark, was accepted into medical school in Chicago, Illinois, it provided an opportunity for her to attend Northwestern University and ultimately receive her teaching certificate. During this time, she also worked for Bill Rice Productions and earned the reputation of the "best little Hoosier" her boss had ever known (an endearing mid-western term for excellence). The label continued to follow this industrious farm girl from Idaho to every responsible position she ever held.
On December 22, 1930, she married future Salt Lake City Judge Leland G. Larsen in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died August 14, 1957. She has been a widow for fifty-two years and lived an independent life until her death. From their marriage three children were born: Carolee Harmon (Robert H. Harmon), Leland Stanford Larsen, and Janice Felix (Donald G. Felix), all of Salt Lake City.
For fifty-two years she worked as a medical supervisor for Bryner Clinic, where she met many friends and patients who remember her fondly. She was an avid traveler to many countries and climbed the Great Wall of China when she was ninety-years-old--the same year she was often seen driving her little red Saturn.
LeOra's life-long legacy will be her love for her family and unparalleled service to her fellowman. She volunteered at Latter-Day Saints Hospital for twenty-eight years, accumulating over 10,000 hours of helping and assisting many people seeking guidance and information relevant to patients' medical conditions.
She rarely missed an assignment and often performed extra duties, filling-in for other volunteers unable to meet a particular work schedule.
Her loyalty to, and gratitude for, friends and acquaintances simply were awe-inspiring! She was also a dedicated volunteer in the arts--particularly the Utah Symphony Guild--where she made many lasting friendships. Family and friends who received her delicious home-made caramels at Christmas time considered themselves fortunate to be on her list!
She was a stalwart, dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life and held callings in every auxiliary. During the last few years of her life, she endured with great forbearance and dignity several debilitating medical conditions, and lived to the end with enthusiasm and a unique sense of humor. She often quoted the truism, "Old age ain't for sissies."
Her three children, five grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren survive her. Two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. in the Winder Eleventh Ward Chapel, 951 East 3825 South, Millcreek Township, Utah. Friends may visit with the family at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the Church on Saturday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Published in the Deseret News from December 10 to December 11, 2009.
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