Karen Thurgood Larsen
(April 21, 1955 - December 28, 2009)
Mountain Green- On December 28, 2009, Karen Thurgood Larsen completed her earthy mission and entered the world of spirits where she has been greeted by her parents and loved ones.
She was born April 21, 1955 in Ogden Utah, the daughter of Rex Moss Thurgood and Margaret Green Weaver. She married J. Blair Larsen Sr. on November 5, 1977.
Karen was raised in Syracuse, Utah and graduated from Clearfield High School. As a youth she worked for many years at Stokers Nursery. For the past 22 years she has been employed at Kimberly-Clark Ogden Plant where she performed in many capacities including her present position as Stores Team Leader.
She is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mtn. Green Ward in the Morgan North Stake. Service is the essence of Karen's being. She served in numerous callings with great faithfulness. Karen loved to serve everyone.
She is survived by her husband, J. Blair Larsen Sr., Mtn Green; her children: J.B.(Erin) Larsen, Mtn. Green; Hailey (Joseph) Fitzgerald, South Ogden; Jeremey (Chelsea) Larsen; Austin (Nicole) Larsen; and Kelsey Larsen; all of Mountain Green; and her brother, Chris (Arlene) Thurgood of Bothwell, Utah. Karen has six grandchildren who she loved dearly: Braeden Iver, Eliza Erin, Kyan Scott, Jett Blair, Bridger Moss, and Christian Nash.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family appreciates the many prayers of faith and acts of kindness shown them.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010. Karen loves beautiful things, especially flowers.
Display tables in the foyer for the viewing and funeral. This was an assignment from the family to my sister, mother and I. It was an honor. We chose the black table cloths so that the items on the table would stand out, there were little silver confetti stars sprinkled all over also. This was to remind us she is Celestial, an Angel, our Guardian.. (oh, and she loved sparkly things!)
The Viewing
The Funeral. The floral wreath in the center was from our family. The ribbons say "Sister" & "Aunt."
I have put off this particular post, because I just felt overwhelmed by the prospect of it.
It has so much potential to be a lasting and meaningful tribute, yet how could I ever do it justice?
I came to the conclusion that I can't. There is no way to put into words just what she means to me. So I won't even attempt.
Is that a cop out? Maybe. Or maybe it's just all too hard right now.
This Sunday will be 3 months since she left us, and I swear it was just yesterday, and then I swear it was years ago.
This whole experience is filled with contradictions. A rollercoaster ride of emotions that sometimes doesn't even make sense.
However, they are there, you cannot deny, and you just feel it and move on. After all, what choice do we have?
And so... I share just a few things that remind me of her....
Purple
Sparkles
Iris'
Memorial Day
Pumpkins
Halloween
Christmas
Chocolates
Crafts
Acrylic Nails
The faces of her Children
My Dad (a particular nod of his head)
Any talk of Kidney's
LDS Hospital
Service
Love
What an example to many. Gone but never forgotten. I love you!
