Betty Larson

Betty Larson, 86, of Fergus Falls died Saturday, September 6th, 2025. Betty Joanne Michaelson was born on January 25th, 1939 to Omer and Myrtle (Heyerdahl) Michaelson in Sutton, North Dakota. She grew up and graduated from high school in Wimbledon, North Dakota where she excelled at basketball and was active in 4-H. After graduation she received radiological technology training at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis. She went on to work as an x-ray technician at St Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, and for many years, at the Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. She also worked as an instructor at the Elizabeth Day Activity Center.

She married Paul Larson on December 22nd, 1961 in Wimbledon, ND. They made their first home in Lake Park, MN where their daughter, Naomi, was born. They then moved to Elbow Lake, MN where their son, Thomas, and daughter, Rebecca, were born. In 1969, they moved to Fergus Falls, MN. They were also foster parents to Minh and Hung Le. They lived in Fergus Falls until they retired and moved to their lake home on Battle Lake in 1995. They also spent their winters in Mesa, Arizona.

Betty loved to travel, visiting China, Israel, Guatemala, Norway and numerous other countries in Europe. She was a skilled seamstress and quilter. She spent many hours with her dear friend, Pat Walker, quilting, and looking for patterns and fabric. She loved to entertain and bake, and always had cookies and treats at the ready for friends and family whom she gladly welcomed with open arms.

Betty loved, and was loved by, her family and friends, but above all, she loved Jesus. She and Paul were active in their churches, and many Bible studies. They were founding members of Lord Jesus Fellowship (Hilltop Celebration Church) and supported many missions around the world.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul; her parents, Omer and Myrtle; daughter, Naomi Nelson; brothers: Jim (Lydia), Gordon (Marion), Harlan "Bud", and Merle Michaelson; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Don) Dale; brother in law, Donald (Lois) Larson; and great grandchild, Alexander Larson.

Betty is survived by her children: Tom (Angi) Larson, Becca (Rob) Ketterling, Minh (Jasmin) Le and Hung (Huyen) Le; her grandchildren, Jessica (Chase) McCray, Julia (Scott) Sorenson, Johnathan (Katelyn) Nelson, Joshua Larson, Caleb (Sarah) Larson, Anna (Wynn) Roberts, Joe (Rachel) Larson, Connor (Alexia) Ketterling, Logan (Mikayla) Ketterling, Christopher (Michelle) Le, Bianca (Andrew) Lyons, and Dylan Le; 18 great grandchildren; sister in laws, Joyce Michaelson and Marlys Michaelson; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

A special thank you to the staff at the Broen Home for all of their love and care and to Vivie Hospice.

Funeral services will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls on Friday, September 12th at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to services.

Clergy: Reverend Dale Hexum

Internment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com