Neva Larsen

     Neva Grace Larsen, 99, of Eau Claire passed away March 3, 2022, at Prairie Point Rehabilitation Center in Altoona while under the care of St. Croix Hospice.

     Neva was born in Granton to Elda (Helm) and Fred Bartz. She had one older sister, Irene. She attended UW- Eau Claire, graduating with a degree in education. She met Elwyn Larsen whom she married in 1944. She taught in St. Croix Falls, McHenry, IL, and Janesville. While in Janesville, she taught preschool at Graper’s Nursey School where she impacted many young lives. Elwyn and Neva farmed in Janesville until they retired in 1972 and then moved to Mesa, AZ. They also had a summer lake home on Pleasant Lake in Westfield. Elwyn passed away in 1983, and she later married Richard Larsen in 1990.

     Neva truly loved people and was faithful to her Lord in showing that love to others in many ways.

     Neva is survived by her stepdaughters, Deb (Paul) Higgenbottom and Barb Larsen; four stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was supported and very close to a special nephew-in-law, Denny Burkart. Although not blessed with her own children, she was honored to be Godmother to 17 Godchildren.

     She was especially close to one of her Godchildren, Suzanne Jolin.

     Neva was preceded in death by her parents, Elda and Fred Bartz; husband  Elwyn in 1983; husband  Richard in 2019; sister Irene Drescher; nephew Wayne Drescher; niece Sandy Burkart; and stepdaughter-in-law Garnet Kepp.

     In lieu of flowers, memorials can be addressed to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton.

     A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Granton, followed by a lunch.

     Chippewa Valley Cremation Services-Celebration of Life Center in Altoona served the family. To offer online condolences visit, www.chippewavalleycremation.com.

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