Marianne Elizabeth Larsen

Marianne Elizabeth Larsen, 90, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at her home in Hope, Idaho. Graveside services will be conducted at 10:00am, Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Hope Cemetery with Pastor Kent Thielen officiating. Marianne was born on February 21, 1927 in Oakland, California. Attended Oakland High School. Attended College of Pacific in Stockton, California (Music major) She had daughter Karen (of La Selva Beach, Ca) in 1950 and daughter Linda (of White City, OR) in 1953, both still living. Raised them in the "Mother Lode" country in Amador County, CA. Marianne was a self-taught artist for several years in Amador County. Started "APAL" for pets in Jackson, CA. Owned the Heirloom House in Pine Grove, CA., House of Wicker in Jackson, CA., Bandstand in Volcano and many other creative endeavors. She married Robert (Bob) Larsen in 1988 and moved to Hope, ID where they still reside. In their 29 years of marriage, they enjoyed their home in Hope, fishing, skiing, golfing, RV'ing and spending time with friends, neighbors and family. Marianne and Bob have 4 children between them, Karen, Linda, Lynn and Alan. They have 8 grandchildren - Heather, Kenny, Andrew, Eric, Chelsey, Anna, Catherine and Anthony. They have one great granddaughter Cailyn and one great granddaughter on the way.