Barbara F Larson

May 22, 1927 - November 29, 2018

Princeton – Barbara F. Larson, 91, of Princeton, IL passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Barbara was born on May 22, 1927 to Raymond and Viola (Scott) Gerard in Toulon, IL. She married the late James Larson on January 2, 1948 at the Methodist Church in Princeton, IL. She was a homemaker and raised their three children. She enjoyed sewing and embroidery, as well as cooking for her family and supporting her favorite baseball team The Chicago Cubs. She loved to garden and spend time with her family. Barbara is survived by two sons, Robert “Bob” Larson – Peru, IL, William “Bill” (Christine) Larson – Rock Falls, IL; and one daughter, Brenda Larson of Princeton, IL; two grandsons, Jeff Larson and Marc Larson; two great grandchildren, William Larson and Giulianna Larson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Larson (2000), one daughter in infancy, two sisters, Geraldine Calef, Donna Behnke. Services will be held on Friday, December 7, 2018, 12:00 p.m. at Norberg Memorial Home, Princeton, IL. Officiated by Pastor Brad Wilson, followed by a graveside service at Oakland Cemetery. A visitation will be held at Norberg Memorial Home on Friday, December 7, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. prior to services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for charitable disbursement. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com