New Rockford, ND – Elizabeth “Betty” Larson passed away at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, ND on December 29, 2021.
Betty was born Elizabeth Jean Russell on September 27, 1932 in Reno, Nevada; the daughter of Kenneth and Helen (Rupprecht) Russell. The family later moved to what would become their family farm north of Thief River Falls, where Betty  and her four siblings were raised.
On September 21, 1952 she was united in marriage to Donald Larson. They lived on the Larson family farm near Holt, before moving to Thief River Falls. In 1961  the family relocated to Roseau, where Betty started an in-home daycare for neighborhood children. She enjoyed taking care of kids, and making memories. Many great times were had by all!
In 1976 Betty and Don decided to make Carrington, ND their home. Betty was a very talented baker and expressed her talents at the Buchanan Hotel, The Doughroller, and the Prairie Inn where she was known for making her famous caramel rolls.
Following retirement, she continued to enjoy baking, knitting, gardening, camping and canning. Betty’s most treasured moments were spending time with her family, who enjoyed the results of her many hobbies.
Betty moved to the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in 2017, where she came to enjoy regularly playing Bingo, 6-5-4, and watching movies, as well as creating various crafts and projects.
She will be missed, and her memory cherished by her family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her children, Kay Dawn (Robert) Pierson of Mora, Denise (John) Chrzanowski of Thief River Falls, LeAnn (Corey) Hart of Chaseley, ND, and twins, Ryan (Brenda) Larson, and Ronda Myers (Thad Rosenau), both of Carrington, ND; a sister-in-law, Sharon Russell of Thief River Falls; 19 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Donald; her parents, Kenneth and Helen Russell; two brothers, Maurice (Shirley) and Bruce Russell; and two sisters, Marjorie (Henry) Panek and Loraine (Dale) Grondahl.
A funeral service was held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carrington, ND, with Pastor Rick Loewen officiating. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery.
On-line condolences may be sent at www.Evans FuneralHomeND.com.
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