Roberta Ann Larson

Roberta Ann “Bertie” Larson, 93, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks. Roberta was born July 16, 1924, in Madison, NE, the daughter of Adam & Gladys (Fichter) Becker.  She attended school in Enola, NE. She married Merlyn “Rocky” Larson in 1946, and together they had 5 children. Roberta worked as a Seamstress at JC Penny’s and her home.  She was also the kitchen manager at the EGF Legion. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing bridge, bowling, bingo, and hosting family events. She was loved and respected by family and friends.  Bertie was also a member of the American Legions Women’s Auxiliary. Roberta is survived by her children, Robert, Timothy (Jami), Corby (Terri) Larson; son-in-law, Doug Donley; sister-in-law, Darlene (Brandl) Becker, brother and sister-in-law, Byron & Vergene (Larson) Ballentine; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlyn; children, Susan & Dennis; brothers, Willis, Robert and Clifford Becker and grandson, Terry. Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017, at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. Grand Forks, ND, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Inurnment: Calvary North Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.