ERNA ELIZA LARSON, beloved wife of the late Dr. Olaf Peter “OP” Larson, passed away peacefully in Lethbridge, AB on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the age of 95 years. She is survived by her son, Arthur (Maggi) Larson; her daughter Caran (Clive) Langdon-Wilkins; her grandchildren Rayna Larson, Ted Larson, Melanie Langdon-Wilkins, and Natalie Langdon-Wilkins. She is also survived by her sister Nora Bergseth. She was predeceased by her husband Olaf in 1979 and her brother Ludwig Satre in 1995. Erna was born on June 24, 1913 in Lougheed, AB to Eric and Eliza Johnson. She was raised on a farm near Lougheed and later attended “Normal School” to obtain her teaching credentials. She was a school teacher in rural central Alberta for seven years before she married Olaf in 1938. Shortly after her marriage she moved with Olaf to Wetaskiwin, AB where he was a school principal. In keeping with the times, she became a “stay at home” wife and mother who was highly supportive of her husband and family. In the late 40’s Olaf became a School Superintendent for the EID School District. After taking a year off in 1959 to complete his PhD in Education he became a Superintendent in Medicine Hat in 1960 and in Lethbridge in 1968. As a result, Erna resided with her family in Brooks, AB, Eugene Oregon, Medicine Hat, AB and Lethbridge, AB. Erna was a consummate wife, mother, homemaker, hostess and friend. She enjoyed entertaining, gardening, reading and painting. In Lethbridge, she was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd where she served on the Board of Directors and as a Sunday School Supervisor. A Memorial Service will be held at the LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, 2406 - 11th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, March 27. 2009 at 11:00A.M., with Pastor Kevin Powell officiating. A Private Family Interment will be held at Mountain View Cemetery. In accordance with Erna’s wishes, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.