Mollie Joy Larson

January 12, 1930 - November 20, 2019

Mollie was born in Baldock, Herts, England, the first child of Mollie and Alfred Cooper. Mollie is preceded by her husband Lloyd Larson, and survived by 2 sisters (Christine and Dorothy) and 2 brothers (Jim and Stephen) who all reside in England. Mollie is also survived by her 3 children, Sharon (Mike), Stephen (Tina), and Lisa (Jeff), with 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and many dear friends. Mollie married her husband Lloyd in 1956, they met in England while Lloyd was stationed at Chicksands AFB. Mollie came to the United States shortly after and they were married. They both enjoyed their service to the Armed Forces for 20 years and were stationed in Japan, England and several states. They retired in Arizona in 1970. Mollie loved her family deeply, and enjoyed spending time with everyone. Mollie had strong faith in the Lutheran Church, the last 15 years at Spirit of Hope, and was an engaged member. After she retired, she moved to Sunland Springs a retirement village and was very active in the community. Mollie had several groups that she was involved in, cards, singles, ladies luncheons, trips and several charity functions. Mollie enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, needlepoint, crosstitch and baking for the holidays, which was one of her favorite times of year. Mollie enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s facial expressions eating her goodies. And in her younger days, Mollie enjoyed a great manhattan. Celebration service for Mollie will be; Monday, December 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM, Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, 2605 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ. 85209. Flowers and Gifts honoring Mollie can be sent to Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church.