Wilma Larson

 

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Wilma Larson Ross, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at The Communities at Wildwood in Joplin, Mo. Wilma was born June 7, 1930 in Jasper County, she was the daughter of Fred Olson and Mabel (Bryan) Olson. She attended Carl Junction schools graduating in 1948. She worked for Campbell 66 for 6 years, E.I. Dupont Sales office 6 years, Ozark Engineering 23 years, Fredrickson Farms 9 years and Larson Auction Company from 1975 to 2000. She accepted Christ at an early age and lived her life in the Carl Junction area.

Wilma married Richard Larson November 1948. He preceeded her in death in July 1996. She then married David Ross in April 2004. He survives.

 

Survivors include her 2 children, daughter Cindy Herr and husband Don of Asbury, MO and son Richard "Mike" Larson and wife Julie of Carl Junction, MO. She is also survived by step children, Cheri Myers, Joplin; Karen Cowger, Carl Junction; Doug Ross, Carl Junction; and Davette Outt, Webb City. Her grandchildren Alex Larson and wife Mallorie of Carl Junction; Kristen Spangler and husband Michael of Carl Junction; and Austin Herr and fiancee Atacia Richmond of Asbury, MO. Step grandchildren Deana Vangel and husband Jamie of Joplin, MO and Brittany Breedlove and husband Tim of Webb City, MO. She also has 10 great grandchildren and 1 on the way.

Wilma loved being with her family and friends. She enjoyed taking her grandkids to Branson. She enjoyed traveling and did quite a lot, even going to Hawaii, Germany, France, and several cruises. She loved going to Alex's ballgames, watching Kirsten cheer and attending Austin's FFA activities.

In lieu of flowers she would like donations be made to the Joplin Humane Society. The family would like to thank the staff at Communities of Wildwood for all the loving care they gave to our mother while she was there.

Pallbearers will be Austin Herr, Alex Larson, Michael Spangler, Doug Ross, Larry Cowger, and Dennis Outt.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home, Carl Junction. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home, Carl Junction with a graveside to follow at Carl Junction Cemetery.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Carl Junction.