1921
Meda
2013
Meda Genevieve Larson (Rust)
March 4, 1921 — September 8, 2013
Meda G. (Rust) (Brown) Larson
Meda passed from this life into the Lord's presence on Sunday, Sept 8, 2013, at the age of 92.
She was born in Spencer, Nebraska on March 4, 1921, to Samuel and Nina (Billick) Rust, the 10th of 12 children. She married Harley Brown on July 22, 1937 and for a few years lived in little houses on the prairie in South Dakota and Wyoming. In 1938 and 1940 they were blessed with sons, Kenneth and Ernest.
In 1941, they had enough of the hot, dry summers and the cold, snowy winters and decided to move to Oregon! A decision she never regretted. In 1943, they were blessed with their third child, a daughter, Joyce. After living in Oakland, a sawmill camp on Smith River, and Canby, in 1943, Harley, Meda and their family settled in Oakland, Oregon.
In 1968, Harley died leaving Meda a widow at the age of 47. A talented seamstress, she was able to support herself to retirement. Meda was incredibly talented in textile arts. She crocheted innumerable afghans and sewed many, many quilts. Her most rewarding afghans and quilts were of her own design.
In 1990, after knowing him for decades, but dating for only a few months, Meda married Herman "Jake" Larson. They spent 11 years enjoying one another traveling the back roads of Oregon before his death in 2001.
Meda is predeceased by her parents, ten siblings, both husbands and daughter, Joyce Rose. She is survived by one brother, Willard Rust of Spencer, Nebraska; sons Kenneth (Shirley) Brown of Oakland and Ernest (Carlyn) Brown of Siquijor; Philippines, son-in-law; Calvin Lee Rose of Reedsport, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The Brown family wants to express their sincere appreciation to the owners and staff at Rochester Bridge Care Home. She was loved and cherished by everyone there and their care reflected that fact.
Funeral is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, 9/14, at Calapooia Free Methodist Church, 333 SW Church Rd. in Sutherlin, Oregon. Memorial gifts can be made to Heart of Hope Ministries International PO Box 2001, Vancouver, WA 98668
Meda passed from this life into the Lord's presence on Sunday, Sept 8, 2013, at the age of 92.
She was born in Spencer, Nebraska on March 4, 1921, to Samuel and Nina (Billick) Rust, the 10th of 12 children. She married Harley Brown on July 22, 1937 and for a few years lived in little houses on the prairie in South Dakota and Wyoming. In 1938 and 1940 they were blessed with sons, Kenneth and Ernest.
In 1941, they had enough of the hot, dry summers and the cold, snowy winters and decided to move to Oregon! A decision she never regretted. In 1943, they were blessed with their third child, a daughter, Joyce. After living in Oakland, a sawmill camp on Smith River, and Canby, in 1943, Harley, Meda and their family settled in Oakland, Oregon.
In 1968, Harley died leaving Meda a widow at the age of 47. A talented seamstress, she was able to support herself to retirement. Meda was incredibly talented in textile arts. She crocheted innumerable afghans and sewed many, many quilts. Her most rewarding afghans and quilts were of her own design.
In 1990, after knowing him for decades, but dating for only a few months, Meda married Herman "Jake" Larson. They spent 11 years enjoying one another traveling the back roads of Oregon before his death in 2001.
Meda is predeceased by her parents, ten siblings, both husbands and daughter, Joyce Rose. She is survived by one brother, Willard Rust of Spencer, Nebraska; sons Kenneth (Shirley) Brown of Oakland and Ernest (Carlyn) Brown of Siquijor; Philippines, son-in-law; Calvin Lee Rose of Reedsport, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
The Brown family wants to express their sincere appreciation to the owners and staff at Rochester Bridge Care Home. She was loved and cherished by everyone there and their care reflected that fact.
Funeral is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, 9/14, at Calapooia Free Methodist Church, 333 SW Church Rd. in Sutherlin, Oregon. Memorial gifts can be made to Heart of Hope Ministries International PO Box 2001, Vancouver, WA 98668
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