Cora Larson 1910 - 2007

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Cora Larson, 96, Minot, ND, died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Trinity Homes, Minot.

Cora Jordre was born July 14, 1910, the daughter of John K. and Thea (Bye) Jordre on the family farm near Eckman, ND. At a young age, she moved with her family to a farm located in Grilley Township of McHenry County. She attended Grilley Township School until her junior year when she transferred to Glenburn High School. She graduated from high school in 1928.

Cora was united in marriage to Joe L. Larson June 29, 1928, at First Lutheran Church in Minot. They made their home on a farm in Ensign Township of Renville County where they farmed and ranched. They continued to farm and ranch until 1968, when they moved into Glenburn. She and Joe enjoyed wintering in Mesa, AZ. Joe passed away November 17, 1977. She continued to reside in Glenburn until 1984, when she moved to Minot. She most recently resided at Edgewood Vista in Minot.

She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Glenburn and its ladies aid. She was currently a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. She was also a member of the Glenburn Senior Citizens Club, the Minot Senior Citizens Club, Eagles Aerie Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge Auxiliary.

She enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing cards, and most of all visiting with family and friends.

Surviving family includes: son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Pat Larson, Glenburn; daughter and son-in-law, Elaine (Dick) Kittell, Minot; grandchildren, Rick Larson, Shelly (Blake) Carlson, Nancy Larson, and Michael (Lisa) Larson; Jeff (Sue) Kittell, Scott Kittell, and Shari (Dave) Erickson; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Julia Rhoads, Minot; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cora was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, James Jordre; and sisters, Anna Johnson, Mattie Clapper, and Bessie Simmons.

Funeral: Saturday, July 14, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot.

Interment: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND.

Visitation: Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, and from 6 to 7 pm at the church.

Prayer Service: Friday at 7 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Officiant
Pastor David Maxfield

Music: Steve Geller, Vocalist
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus" & "The Lord's Prayer"
Allen Drege, Organist
Congregational Hymns
"Amazing Grace" & "Just As I Am"
"God Will Take Care of You"

Honorary Bearers: Cora's family and friends

Active Bearers: Dr. Chad Carlson, Joe Kittell, Jake Erickson, Colby Carlson, Josh Kittell Ben Erickson, Tanner Larson, Easton Larson


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