Sylvia Edna Larson

Sylvia Edna Larson

Female 1912 - 2002  (89 years)
Person ID: I7700  "Hessevaag-Bakke"  |  Last Modified: 9 Apr 2022


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  • Name Sylvia Edna Larson 
    Gender Female 
    Birth 10 Nov 1912  McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 19 Feb 2002  McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Lester Prairie City Cemetery, Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Clifford & Sylvia Sundem
    Clifford & Sylvia Sundem
  • Parents

    Family ID: F2496 -:|:-  Group Sheet  -:|:-  Family Chart  
    Father Lewis H Larson (ID:I7694)
              b. 17 Dec 1876, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 29 Jan 1966, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Mother Avada Benida Henoen (ID:I7693)
              b. 10 Jan 1882, Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 29 Sep 1943, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Marriage 20 Oct 1901 
  • Family

    Family ID: F2521   -:|:-   Group Sheet   -:|:-   Family Chart  -:|:-  Last Modified : 9 Apr 2022   
    Husband Clifford Leroy Sundem (ID:I7759)
              b. 17 Aug 1909, Chippewa County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 1 Aug 1975, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Children 
    + 1. Living (ID:I7760)
    + 2. Living (ID:I7761)
    + 3. Living (ID:I7762)
  • Other Personal Events

    Siblings 2 brothers and 4 sisters 
  • Event Map

    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Nov 1912 - McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Feb 2002 - McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Lester Prairie City Cemetery, Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Source Citations

    1. [S14] Other Sites, 20 Feb 2002, https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/2J23008002002/.
      Sylvia Edna Larson Sundem, born to Lewis and Avada Larson in Glencoe, MN on 11-10-1912, died peacefully with her family at her side on 2-19-02. Welcoming her to heaven are many close family members and friends, especially her husband, Cliff and dear sister, Laila. Sadly saying goodbye are her son, Gary & Liz Sundem; grandchildren, Garth & Jens; daughter, Gail & Jerry Noller; grandchildren, Jenna & husband Matthew Dorst, Jessica & husband Ewan Goddard and Jeffrey; and daughter, Gwen & Joel Jansen; grandchildren, Joshua, Jodie & Jocelyn. Sylvia was an inspiration for living. She graduated from Washburn High School, from Asbury Methodist Hospital Nursing School, then in the 1930's became one of the earliest flight attendants for United Airlines. She married Clifford Sundem, Montevideo, MN, who worked his entire career for Northern States Power Company & died in 1975. Sylvia devoted her life to her family, friends & church. For her 85th birthday, she published a book of her life titled ``An Eternal Optimist,'' an accurate description of her life philosophy. Her visitation will be held at Huber Funeral Home, 520 2nd St., Excelsior from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, Feb 20 & for 1 hour at the church prior to the service. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, Feb 21, 11 am at Minnetonka Lutheran Church, 16023 Minnetonka Blvd, Mtka. Interment at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Minnetonka Lutheran Church. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595

      Published on February 20, 2002

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