Donna Jean Larsen

1929 - 2011  (81 years)

• Name	Donna Jean Larsen
  Born	25 Oct 1929	Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, USA
  Gender	Female
  Died	15 Mar 2011	Ponderosa Villa, Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska, USA
  Buried	18 Mar 2011	Crawford Cemetery, Crawford, Dawes County, Nebraska, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I177986	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	30 Aug 2015

  
  

  Father	Arthur George Larsen,   b. 30 Oct 1900, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 1984, Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Mother	Edna Mae Heeb,   b. 23 Feb 1908, Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 1984, Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, USA  (Age 76 years)
  Married	9 Apr 1927	Nebraska, USA
  Family ID	F54917	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dale Thomas Brown,   b. 6 Jun 1927, Nebraska, USA ,   d. 24 Sep 2010, Whitney, Dawes County, Nebraska, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Married	9 Aug 1953	Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, USA
  Children	1. Lori Lei Brown   2. Lyndi Lu Brown
  Last Modified	1 May 2018
  Family ID	F69208	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Donna Jean Larsen Brown Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Learn about sponsoring this memorial... Birth: Oct. 25, 1929 Springview Keya Paha County Nebraska, USA Death: Mar. 15, 2011 Crawford Dawes County Nebraska, USA Donna Jean Brown October 25, 1929 - March 15, 2011 Donna Jean (Larsen) Brown passed away at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska on March 15, 2011. Donna Jean Larsen was born on October 25, 1929 in Springview, Nebraska to Arthur and Edna (Heeb) Larsen. She graduated in 1947 from Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska. While in high school she was active as a cheerleader, and graduated Valedictorian of her class. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska for one year then transferred to Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1952. Then she taught for two years at Hay Springs High School. On August 9, 1953 she married Dale Thomas Brown in Springview, Nebraska. They celebrated their 57th anniversary in August 2010. To this union two daughters were born. Lori Lei and Lyndi Lu. They resided on the Brown Ranch near Whitney, Nebraska all of their married life. She received her Master's Degree in Education in 1972, and became the guidance counselor at Crawford High School for several years. She then became the director of the Crawford Retired Senior Volunteer Program until she retired in July 2009. She was an active member of the Methodist Church where she received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award. She was also a member of Royal Neighbors and was a consultant for the young and the old. She loved people and never knew a stranger. Above all, she enjoyed her family and many friends. She leaves to cherish her memory: daughter Lori and husband TJ Storbeck of Crawford; daughter Lyndi and husband Phil Kaus of Sidney; eight grandchildren: Brandy and husband Devon Richardson, Tiffany and husband Dane Hobson, Natisha and husband Chris Kloch, and Chelsey and fiancé John Scherbarth; Reed, Alec, Taylor, and Samantha Kaus; six great-grandchildren: Paige Storbeck, Madylan and Rylan Richardson, Noah Kloch, Kennedy and Channing Hobson; sister Pat and husband Dale Sampy of Ansley; brother Bud and wife Marilyn Larsen of Springview; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale, parents, grandparents, Brother Paul, and great-grandson Carter Richardson. Donna will be greatly missed by all who knew her and were a part of her life. Funeral Service,Friday March 18, 2011, 2:00 PM United Methodist Church - Crawford.Burial will be at the Crawford City Cemetery. Family links: Parents: Arthur G. Larsen (1900 - 1976) Edna M. Heeb Larsen (1908 - 1984) Spouse: Dale Thomas Brown* *Calculated relationship Burial: Crawford Cemetery Crawford Dawes County Nebraska, USA Created by: David Goltry Record added: Mar 16, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 67011833