Wilma Jean Larson Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Wilma Jean Larson

April 05, 1947 - April 14, 2025

Obituary For Wilma Jean Larson

Wilma Jean Larson resident of Wanham, Alberta passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the age of 78 years.

She was born in Stettler, Alberta on April 5, 1947. Wilma moved with her parents to the Lassiter Project (North of Wanham), graduating from Wanham, High School in1965. She married Brent Larson from Eaglesham in 1966. They had three sons: Shawn, Troy and Ryan.

Wilma worked at the Treasury Branch in Rycroft, Alberta in 1966. They moved to Grande Prairie until 1972. Then they relocated to Wanham to farm. Wilma stayed at home to raise their children, later she attended Fairview College and obtained her Business Admin. She acquired a position at the Gas Co-op in Wanham and was employed with them for 20 years.

Wilma had a very competitive nature, which served her well when she played horseshoes, card games and fishing. She especially enjoyed their time at the lot at Spruce Point, which lasted for about 13 years.

Wilma had many talents including sewing, quilting, horseshoes and card games. She had the trophies to show for it. She won the provincial Horseshoe Tournament in Singles and Doubles (With her friend Laverne Peterson)

Wilma will be sadly missed by her husband Brent Larson and her sons Troy and Ryan.

And as well grandchildren; Jessica, Abigail, Syver and Hazel and three great grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her parents Florian and Marjorie Baranec, her father-in-law and mother-in-law Palmer and Rose Larsen and beloved son Shawn Larson.

There will be no Service at Wilma’s request.

Internment will be at Pleasant Heights Cemetery In Eaglesham, Alberta at a later date.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation Alberta

www.heartandstroke.ca/

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April 24, 2025

Levola Sedore

Dear Brent & family. My deepest sympathy to you all for your tragic loss, she will be deeply missed. Love Levola
April 23, 2025

Susan Larson

Our most sincere condolences to the whole family. I worked with Wilma at Birch Hills Gas Co-op for about 13 years while she was the manager, and I learned a great deal from her, she loved to share her knowledge. We had a few ups and downs, and shared some laughs along the way. I missed her alot when she retired, and will miss her even more now. Rest in peace Wilma, love Susan
April 23, 2025

Darlene Urness

Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Wilma was a great lady, neighbor and school friend. Our Ryans were in school together and best friends. Little Ryan ...Big Ryan is trying to get ahold of you. 780 394 9211. God Bless , Brent Troy and Ryan and families. Sincerely Darlene, Ryan and Lydell (Murray).

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