Joann B. Larsen

JoAnn B. Larsen, 68, of Ririe, died at her home, Tuesday, March 22, 2005. JoAnn was born May 15, 1936 in Idaho Falls, a daughter of Thomas Lyman Bowles and Martha Leone Lovell Bowles. She attended schools in Ririe graduating from Ririe High School. Following High School she attended Ricks College and received her degree in Nursing. She married Delbert Gail Larsen August 11, 1959 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She worked in Logan, Utah and Riverview Hospital in Idaho Falls as a nurse. She ran Larsen Service in Ririe for Several Years. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving as counselor in the Relief Society Presidency, as ward and stake librarian and a mission with her husband to West Piney Girls Camp. She enjoyed crocheting, family history and being with her grandchildren. JoAnn is survived by her husband Gail Larsen of Ririe; 1 son Steve (Beverly) Larsen of Ririe and 4 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ririe LDS Stake Center with Bishop Robert Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby and on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Stake Center. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.