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Judith Anne Larson

Judith Larson

NEGAUNEE, MI – Judith Anne Larson, age 70, of Negaunee, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, with her loving daughters by her side.

Born February 11, 1950, in Marquette, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Murphy) Wright, Judi was raised in Marquette and graduated from Marquette Senior High School, Class of 1968. Her working career began with employment at the Red Owl Grocery Store in Marquette and it was there she met her future husband, Warren Peter Larson. The couple was married on June 29, 1969 and established their home in Marquette. Judi worked for a time at Getz Department Store, but once she began raising her family she became a stay at home mom and homemaker. Once her four daughters were raised, Judi again began working outside the home as a preschool teacher at Redeemer Lutheran Preschool. Following her retirement from preschool duties, Judi was able to spend more time helping raise her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “Grandma Angel”. She was known for her love of cooking, working puzzles, gardening, and always looked forward to when the cousins got together for the “annual cousins retreat weekend”. An active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, she sang in the Praise Choir.

Judi is survived by her four daughters, Julie Larson of Marquette, Lori (Rick) Wright of Lake, MI, Lisa (Kevin) Downey of Negaunee, and Vicki (Davonn Cooper) Larson of Huntsville, AL; her grandchildren, Madison, Gavin and Morgan Downey, Davonn “Vonn Vonn” and Javion Cooper, and Buddy Beaudreax; her mother, Elizabeth “Betty” Gustafson of Marquette; her sister, Patricia Eastley of Marquette; brother-in-law, Lowell (Pearl) Larson of Marquette; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her feline companions, Charlie and Rosie.

She was preceded in death by her father and husband, Warren in 2019.

Honoring her request, private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to UPAWS (Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter), P.O. Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855.

Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family, where condolences may be expressed online at fassbenderswansonhansen.com