Donna Mae Larson

Donna M. Larson, 61 of rural Doyon, formerly of Sanborn, ND died on Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND with her loving family at her side. Memorial Services for Donna will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, Devils Lake. Rev. Harold Ovre will officiate and burial will be in Memory Gardens, Valley City, ND in the spring. Friends may call at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Honorary Pallbearers will be all of Donna’s dear friends at K-Mart. Memorials may be directed to the Roger Maris Cancer Center, MeritCare Foundation P.O. Box MC, Fargo, ND 58122-0302. Donna Mae Hanenberg was born in Valley City, ND on January 19, 1946, the daughter of Jacob and Adeline (Schwehr) Hanenberg. She was raised and educated in Sanborn, ND, graduating from Sanborn High School in the class of 1964. Donna was united in marriage to Kenneth A. Larson on August 5, 1967 at Valley City. They established their home in Valley City for a time and in 1971 moved to Devils Lake. Donna devoted her life to caring for her husband and two daughters and making a home of love and happiness. While living in Devils Lake she also operated a day care service from her home. In 1991, Ken and Donna moved to rural Doyon, where they have made their home through the years. Donna started working at K-Mart in 1992 and spent nine years as a part of the K-Mart family, retiring in 2001. She also was an Avon Dealer for many years. Donna was a member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church and also of St. Olaf Faith and Care. She was also active in the Bowling Leagues for many years. Donna had many hobbies and pastimes including gardening and yard work, sewing anything and everything from quilts, Christmas tree skirts, clothing, bridesmaid dresses and even the ties and cummerbunds for the groomsmen. She loved to go camping, and made a camping trip to the Peace Gardens an annual event. The best 4th of July celebrations were those in her hometown of Sanborn and she made every effort to be there on an annual basis too. Dancing, Country Music and her canine companions always made the day just a little brighter for Donna Donna was the “handyman” of the Larson household and could fix and do most anything that needed to be done. She was also “Mom” to not only her children but to many of their friends. Anything Donna did reflected love, caring and kindness from her work at K-Mart to her sewing to her just being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and dear friend and neighbor. Donna will be forever loved and so very missed by all. Donna is survived by her husband of 39 years, Ken Daughters: Carrie Johnson and her husband, Ken of Twin Falls, Idaho Linda Stewart and her husband, Jason of Fargo, ND Grandchildren: Allison, Taylor and Madison Mae Johnson Sisters: Shirley Risser, Sanborn Arlene Nelson also of Sanborn Katy Scofield, Northglenn, Colorado Adeline Greshik of Wimbledon, ND Mary Lou Nelson of Jamestown Margie Ourenhagen and her husband, Darrell of Enderlin, ND Sisters-In-Law: Lois (Leo) Goetz and Verna Larson both of Sun City, Arizona Faithful Canine Companion: Lucky Many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Kermit “Bub” Hanenberg Friends may sign the online register book at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com