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Name	Sylvia Edna Larson
Gender	Female
Birth	10 Nov 1912	McLeod County, Minnesota, USA
Died	19 Feb 2002	McLeod County, Minnesota, USA [1]
Buried	Lester Prairie City Cemetery, Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA
	Clifford & Sylvia Sundem

Parents

Family ID: F2496 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Father Lewis H Larson (ID:I7694)
b. 17 Dec 1876, Minnesota, USA
d. 29 Jan 1966, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA (Age 89 years)

Mother Avada Benida Henoen (ID:I7693)
b. 10 Jan 1882, Bergen Township, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA
d. 29 Sep 1943, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA (Age 61 years)

Marriage 20 Oct 1901

Siblings 2 brothers and 4 sisters

>	1. Mildred Henriette Larson b. 20 Jul 1902, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 22 Feb 1927 (Age 24 years) ▻ Alfred August Seefeldt
+	2. Thelma Petra Larson b. 14 Apr 1904, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 15 Jan 1981, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA (Age 76 years) ▻ Leo Clayton Hoskins , m. 1930
+	3. Alvin Leroy Larson b. 22 Mar 1906, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 14 Jun 2002 (Age 96 years) ▻ Mina B. Wuethrich , m. 1930
	4. Clarice Larson b. 21 Oct 1907, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 16 Dec 1908, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA (Age 1 year)
+	5. Laila Claretta Larson b. 17 Nov 1909, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 1996, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA (Age 86 years) ▻ Everett Melvin Kuhlmann , m. 1 Feb 1931
>	6. Omar Wallace Larson b. 15 Jan 1916, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA d. 12 Apr 1979, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA (Age 63 years) ▻ Ruth Wuethrich , m. 1937

Family

Family ID: F2521 -:|:- Group Sheet -:|:- Family Chart -:|:- Last Modified: 9 Apr 2022

Husband Clifford Leroy Sundem (ID:I7759)
b. 17 Aug 1909, Chippewa County, Minnesota, USA
d. 1 Aug 1975, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA (Age 65 years)

Children

+	1. Living (ID:I7760)
+	2. Living (ID:I7761)
+	3. Living (ID:I7762)

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	Birth - 10 Nov 1912 - McLeod County, Minnesota, USA
	Died - 19 Feb 2002 - McLeod County, Minnesota, USA
	Buried - - Lester Prairie City Cemetery, Lester Prairie, McLeod County, Minnesota, USA

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Source Citations

[S14] Other Sites, 20 Feb 2002, https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/2J23008002002/.
Sylvia Edna Larson Sundem, born to Lewis and Avada Larson in Glencoe, MN on 11-10-1912, died peacefully with her family at her side on 2-19-02. Welcoming her to heaven are many close family members and friends, especially her husband, Cliff and dear sister, Laila. Sadly saying goodbye are her son, Gary & Liz Sundem; grandchildren, Garth & Jens; daughter, Gail & Jerry Noller; grandchildren, Jenna & husband Matthew Dorst, Jessica & husband Ewan Goddard and Jeffrey; and daughter, Gwen & Joel Jansen; grandchildren, Joshua, Jodie & Jocelyn. Sylvia was an inspiration for living. She graduated from Washburn High School, from Asbury Methodist Hospital Nursing School, then in the 1930's became one of the earliest flight attendants for United Airlines. She married Clifford Sundem, Montevideo, MN, who worked his entire career for Northern States Power Company & died in 1975. Sylvia devoted her life to her family, friends & church. For her 85th birthday, she published a book of her life titled ``An Eternal Optimist,'' an accurate description of her life philosophy. Her visitation will be held at Huber Funeral Home, 520 2nd St., Excelsior from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, Feb 20 & for 1 hour at the church prior to the service. Her funeral will take place on Thursday, Feb 21, 11 am at Minnetonka Lutheran Church, 16023 Minnetonka Blvd, Mtka. Interment at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Minnetonka Lutheran Church. Huber Funeral Homes Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595

Published on February 20, 2002