Ruth M. Larson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth M. Larson of Negaunee, Michigan, who passed away on March 13, 2026 at the age of 90. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Ruth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Ruth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Ruth leaves behind.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Raymond Bender and Frieda Bender of Blue Island; her husband David Robert Larson; her children, Robert (Jo Marie), Michael (Linda), Leslie (Charles) and Ellyn (Robert); and her grandson Eric.
Memorial donations in her name can be made to the Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter at upaws.org (Donate/Tribute Gift) or mailed to: 815 South State Highway M553, Gwinn, MI 49841, or to your local PBS station.
