Charlotte Ruth Larsen

Charlotte Ruth Larsen, being a valiant member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, returned to her Father in Heaven Monday, February 6, 2023, at her residence in Kearns, Utah. Charlotte was born June 23, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Early life was not easy for Charlotte, she grew up during the depression era and World War II. She worked hard during her childhood and teen years to help provide for her family and to acquire an education. Some of her chores were feeding the chickens, making the beds, mopping, doing the dishes, gathering coal for the stove, and doing her own laundry. She also helped to tend and weed the garden, pluck chicken feathers, collect the chicken eggs, and sell flowers on street corners. Later in life, she met and married the love of her life, Arlen Bud Larsen. They were married August 23, 1955, in the Salt Lake Temple and sealed by Oscar McConkie. A few years later she started her family. Throughout her life, Charlotte acquired many talents which she shared with countless people. She had a stuffed animal business for many years, where she sold a variety of stuffed animals to Mormon Handicraft. She loved to can fruits and vegetables and shared her knowledge of canning with those in the Whittier Ward and other wards. She and her husband taught emergency preparedness classes. She made and decorated gingerbread houses. She also taught gingerbread classes to the wives of airmen at Hill Air Force Base, and to countless Relief Society Women. She was a master quilter and taught countless women, and some men, how to make a quilt in a day. Charlotte loved to sew! She made clothing for her children, aprons, doll clothing, baby blankets, and much more. She sewed blankets which were donated to 3rd world countries. Charlotte worked in the Salt Lake Temple for many years serving the Lord. She was a faithful member, and loved the gospel, and the music. She resided in the Whittier Ward for many years, getting to know the members, and served in numerous callings. Charlotte was proceeded in death by her parents: siblings Ardith Opal, John, Larry, Ellen Marie who died as a baby, James Lad, and Vivian Kathleen; her husband Arlen Bud Larsen; and daughter Kathleen Larsen. She is survived by her children Rick Larsen, Mike Larsen, Karen Garcia, and Cherrie Sorenson. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Serenity Event Center, 13863 S. 2700 W. Bluffdale, Utah, with a viewing at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Funeral services at 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm at the same location. Burial at 1:45 pm at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Camp Williams, 17111 S. 17800 W. Bluffdale, Utah. Online condolences may be shared at https://www.serenityfhs.com/obituaries/Charlotte-Larsen/#!/TributeWall

Charlotte Ruth Larsen

June 23, 1936 - February 6, 2023