Doris Mae (Boerner) Larson was born on November 20, 1921 in St. Paul. She passed away at the age of 89 years on November 5, 2011 in Alexandria.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Van Dyke Larson and by her sister-in-law, Helen Larson Carufel.
Doris is survived by her three daughters, Christine George, Virginia Larson, and Nancy Witter; granddaughter, Leslie Witter; and sister, Patricia Dehler.
Doris was a lifelong resident of the Alexandria area. When she was a child, she lived with her grandparents, Herman and Amelia Borner, on Maple Street. She graduated from Central High School in 1939. After graduation Doris attended the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis for one year.
Doris and Roger were married on January 11, 1941 in Hudson, Wisconsin. While Roger was serving in the Army during World War II, Doris worked at the Northwest Bomber Modification Center at Holman Airfield in St. Paul.
After the war, they moved to the West Coast where they lived for several years. In 1951 they returned to Minnesota and built a house on Lake Mina, west of Alexandria, that was their home for nearly 40 years. Doris loved the lake and raising her family there. In addition to being a homemaker, Doris was an employee at Olson’s Super Market and the Red Owl for many years.
Doris had broad interests: she was an avid reader, followed politics and sports, and appreciated a variety of music. She loved nature and animals, and through the years cared for many family pets. Family and friends were always an important part of her life.
Doris spent her later years at Bethany Community. Her family is grateful for the care she received there.
A private graveside service officiated by Pastor Andrea Olson was held at Evergreen Cemetery on Monday, November 8, 2011.
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