Mildred "Millie" Theresa Larson

HASLETT, MI- After an incredible life of 95 years, Mildred “Millie” Larson passed away on October 25, 2022. Born on July 11, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan, Millie was one of eight children: Mary Kathleen, Gerald, Sherman, Malcolm, Helen Louise, Elwood, and Russel. Her early years were shaped by the hardships of the Great Depression which helped to build a life-long resolve and perseverance to overcome life’s obstacles. Millie worked as a waitress at the Saint Clair Inn to put herself through nursing school to become a registered nurse. She met and married David W. Larson following his time serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Their life and love were shared over an amazing period of 60 years. A working mother ahead of her time, Millie raised their young family in Royal Oak, Michigan while championing David as he attended dental school at University of Detroit. In 1961, the Larson family moved to Deerfield, Michigan where David set up his dental practice and Millie continued to grow and nurture their family. She was a strong, determined woman who was truly the anchor of her family. She had a deep love and devotion to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her happiest days were spent with her husband, surrounded by her family, at the dinners and holidays they hosted together. Millie was also a kind and generous friend (and role model!) to so many people. Millie was an avid reader and loved gardening, cooking, and playing cards. She was an amazing seamstress and painter and enjoyed travel. She especially enjoyed summer trips to the family cabin in Lewiston, Michigan to spend time with family on the lake. In addition to her fun-loving personality, Millie was also a woman of deep faith. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Church (now called Light of Christ) in Deerfield, Michigan, and served many years on the Rosemary Alter Society. She also volunteered counseling young adults at The Crisis Pregnancy Center in Adrian, Michigan. Millie is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. David W. Larson. She leaves behind her six children: David (Tina) Larson, Michael (Cathy) Larson, Thomas (Erika) Larson, Daniel Larson, Julia (Steve) Schmidt, and Yvonne (Richard) Gutierrez, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Anna (Ryan) McDevitt, Katherine (Dave) Sessa (Will and Sam), Christopher (Erica) Larson (Isaac, Jude, Keira), Benjamin (Allie Tripi) Larson (Dexter), Matthew Larson, Johnathan Larson, Bradley Larson, Paul Schmidt, Salia Gutierrez, and Mya Gutierrez. A funeral mass will take place at Light of Christ Parish, St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Deerfield, on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 12 p.m. with Fr. Jeff Poll as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. until the start of mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparrow Hospice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Mildred "Millie" Theresa Larson

July 11, 1927 - October 25, 2022