(Enid) Callister Larsen Obituary (1927

Marilyn Callister Larsen, age 84, passed away December 14, 2011 at her home in Spanish Fork, Utah with her family by her side. Marilyn was born October 14, 1927 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Leonard and Hannah Carrick Callister. She graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1945. After high school, she went to work at Hill Air Force Base at the end of WWII. She returned to school, attending BYU and later working at the Bank of Spanish Fork until she married Don Ferguson Larsen, March 24, 1949. After becoming a wife, her greatest joy was becoming a mother to her seven children. Marilyn loved children. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, her favorite church calling was being a primary teacher. Marilyn was sensitive and artistic, hard working and an amazing seamstress. She was kind and caring to all, but her first true love was to her family. Her love was reflected back to her as seen in these words written by her granddaughter, Erin: "Why we are thankful for Grandma Larsen" ? You have always made us feel welcome and loved ? You are a very talented and interesting woman and we look up to you ? You have always been hard-working and selfless ? You're a wonderful grandma and a wonderful great-grandma ? Jordan thinks you're the coolest grandma around because you'll discuss sports with him! ? You've always been so sweet and loving ? You've led a very full life and your stories give us a lot to live up to – we hope to have as many interesting stories when we are your age! ? We love you and miss you! Marilyn is survived by her seven children (that actually love each other – a tribute to her perfect parenting): Rand C. (Norena) Larsen of Haslet, TX, Claire (Eldon/Rus-deceased) Jones of Orem, UT, Greg C. (Melodie) Larsen of Pleasant Grove, UT, Brad C. (LeAnn) Larsen of Proctor, MT, Mark L. (Loni) Larsen of Benjamin, UT, Gayle Koyle (her favorite) of Salem, UT and Kaye (Rik) Hermann of Riverdale, UT; 20 amazing grandchildren and 29 1/3 even more amazing great-grandchildren; sisters Janette C. Hales (Ray) Beckham of Provo, UT and Geri C. (Scott-deceased) Oettli of Provo, UT; brother-in-law Kent (Marquitta) Larsen of Orem, UT; and sister-in-law Enid (Paul-deceased) Larsen. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Colleen (Bruce) Dixon and Ena Marie Callister; and brother Thomas John Callister. Our family wishes to thank Dr. Roman Takasaki for his care and Dr. Gary Garner and the staff of VistaCare Hospice for their care which made it possible for Marilyn to be at home with her family. "Mom, we will never stop missing you and look forward to the day we will see you again." With love and gratitude, Your family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Berg Mortuary of Orem, 500 North State Street. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent from her obituary on www.bergmortuary.com.