Beverly J. Larson

Published November 06, 2019 at 12:14 PM

Beverly Jane (Paske) Larson, 96 of Fargo, North Dakota passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Maryhill Manor, Enderlin, North Dakota.

Beverly was born on August 4, 1923, the daughter of Elmer and Bertha (McDermot) Paske in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to John Larson on June 27, 1953 in Sauk Centre. They made their home in Fargo for over 50 years. Beverly taught in Fargo and Moorhead. Her favorite grade to teach was first grade, because they were honest. If they don’t like you, they will say “I don’t like you!” If they like you, they will say “I like you!”

Beverly loved the outdoors, liked to walk and to bicycle. She was our best friend and our mother. She was the best mother in the whole world.

Beverly is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Ana) Larson of Naples, FL; James Larson of Fargo, ND; daughter, Dawn Larson Schock of Enderlin, ND; three grandchildren, Nathan Olmsted of Wyndmere, ND; Heather Olmsted of Forman, ND; Travis Olmsted of Lisbon, ND; five great-grandchildren, McKayla Olmsted of Wahpeton, ND; Hayden Olmsted of Wyndmere, ND; Blake Hasse, Serenity Hasse and Skylar Hasse all of Forman, ND.

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John (2012), sister, Shirley Hellings and brother, Jack Paske.

Private family services were held. (Armstrong Funeral Home, Enderlin, ND)