In Memory

Mary Poulson (Larson)

Mary Poulson (Larson)

Mary B. (Poulson) Larson Ph.D., 74

Mary B. (Poulson) Larson Ph.D., age 74 of Blair, died January 2, 2016 at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10:30 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair, burial will follow services in Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday at Campbell Aman Funeral Home beginning at 3:00 PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

She is survived by husband David L. Larson; children Judy (Matt) Veatch of Lawrence KS, Susie (Dennis) Burket of Shawnee, KS and William H. Mitchell (Heike Tammen) of Olathe, KS; step-children Angel McGee, Barry (Tina) Larson and Jay (Liz) Larson all of Omaha; 10 grandchildren; sisters Jo (Dave) Baxter of Lincoln, NE, Billie Lenz of Olathe, KS and Alice Poulson (Tony Price) of Monroe, NY; nieces and nephews; an aunt and a cousin. She was preceded in death by her parents Clair and Phyllis Poulson, former husbands James Kuhn and William S. Mitchell.

Mary was born May 25, 1941, in Scottsbluff, NE. She grew up in Lincoln, NE until her senior year in high school when she moved to Omaha graduating from Westside High School in 1959. After living in Omaha 46 years, she and husband Dave built a home on the Missouri River and moved to Blair in 2004. Among Mary’s greatest joys in life have been her children, grandchildren wonderful friends and a satisfying career in education.

Dr. Larson was a Chi Omega at UNO graduating in Home Economics and later a master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance. She received her PhD in Educational Administration from UNL. Mary worked for over 21 years at Clarkson College teaching nutrition and diet therapy and administering student services. She retired early after serving as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. After that she worked part-time in interior design and retail clothing sales fulfilling other long-time ambitions.

Before succumbing to a 16-year battle with breast cancer, Mary was a member of Chi Omega Alumnae, Blair’s Dazzling Dames Red Hatters, and the Blair AAUW Chapter. She participated in the Friends of the Blair Library and sang in the choir at Blair’s First United Methodist Church where Mary and Dave became members. Mary and Dave previously were members of Omaha’s Presbyterian Church of the Cross.

Memorials are suggested to Blair’s First United Methodist Church Building Fund, Omaha’s Presbyterian Church of the Cross or Clarkson College



 
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01/05/16 06:52 AM #1    

Ruth Fiene (Hanon)

I never saw Mary without a smile on her face.  We reconnected after one of our WHS reunions and remained in touch throughout her therapy.  I introduced her to a friend who did Healing Touch with her and she benefited immensely through this comforting therapy.  If you notice, she was always the first one to wish a classmate 'happy birthday' on our website.  What a gracious and kind person she was...


01/05/16 11:23 AM #2    

Waneta Sue Downing (Trowbridge)

What an appropiate assessment, Ruth.  She taught us all by her example.


01/05/16 03:03 PM #3    

Nancy Wright (Wiltz)

Mary was a wonderful person and so positive. One birthday ( I think my 70 th) I complained about getting old. Mary said she appreciated every birthday! It made me feel ashamed of myself because she was right, of course. At our last reunion we had a great chat. She knew her days were numbered but once again was so positive about living every day to her fullest. I will miss her.


01/06/16 04:14 PM #4    

Cathie Richardson (Conley)

Mary was a good friend in High School.  Four of us (Linda Stave, Anne Symonds, Mary and myself)  were especially close and even gave a "tea" together. She was faithfull about coming to the reunions and always had a positive word to say about everything.  I will miss her smiling face. 

   Cathie Richardson Conley

 


08/14/19 05:06 PM #5    

Nancy Hester (Nicholson)

Dr Mary B. Poulson Larson: Birth 25 May 1941 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, USA; Death 2 Jan 2016 (aged 74) in Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, USA. Burial

Dr Mary B. <I>Poulson</I> Larson  Inscription:
Married June 4, 1988; Together forever in love, happiness & peace
Angel, Barry, Jay - Our Blessed Children - Judy, Susie, William
Mary's husband: David Lynn Larson

 

 


 


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