Hazel L. Larson, 86, lifelong Regent resident, died peacefully at the Mott Good Samaritan Society on Monday, January 24, 2012.


Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm MT, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Faith Lutheran Church in Regent. Pastor Joe Burgess will officiate with burial in the Regent Cemetery.


Special music will be provided by Erin Oberlander, Grant and Drew Larson. Honorary Casketbearers are her granddaughters, Katie and Jenny Skjei. Serving as Active Casketbearers are Roy Rutherford, Gary Wiseman, Jim Carlson, Dave Skjei, Grant Larson, and Drew Larson.


A memorial has been established.


Hazel L. Rutherford was born to William and Olive (Eveland) Rutherford, on August 11, 1925 in Regent, ND. She attended country school near the Rutherford farm north of Regent and graduated from Regent High School. Furthering her education, she attended Dickinson Normal School and earned her Teaching Degree. She taught at local country schools in Hettinger County and at the Regent School. She also taught elementary school in Hettinger, ND.


On June 24, 1950, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Robert G. Larson. To this union, two children were born, Rob and Nancy. They continued to raise their family and farm in the Regent area.


Her husband passed away on September 29, 2004. She continued to live in her home until her health began to fail. She moved into the Mott Good Samaritan Society in December of 2007.


Hazel loved her community and took great pride in her yard and flower gardens, sharing her roses with many. Many coffee parties with special friends were a highlight of her days.


She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church, devoting her time to Women's Fellowship, and a member of the Regent Legion Auxiliary. Hazel took special delight in her four grandchildren and was so proud of their activities and achievements.


Hazel is survived by her son, Rob (Laurie) Larson, Mott, daughter, Nancy (Dave) Skjei, Fargo, grandchildren, Grant and Drew Larson, Katie and Jenny Skjei, and sister, Bonnie Kearns, LaGrande, OR; a sister-in-law, Avis Rutherford, Dickinson, ND.


Preceding her in death were her husband, Robert, brother, Kelly Rutherford, and sister, Jeanette Wiseman.


Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00pm at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home in Mott and one hour prior to services at the church in Regent.