Matilda M. Larsen

Matilda M. Larsen, 82, of Terre Haute, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Springhill Village, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 22, 1933, in Terre Haute, to John Newton and Magdalen (Joseph) Driskell. She loved to garden, play bingo, and read books. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Matilda is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Larsen Slaven and husband David and Karen Larsen Modesitt and husband Gerry; two sons, Richard Arlen Larsen, Jr. and wife Melissa, and John Daniel Larsen and wife Elaine; a sister, Christina Williams; a brother-in-law, Kenneth C. Larsen; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and her beloved cat, Toby.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Arlen Larsen, Sr.; and a brother, George A. Driskell.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August 16 at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 17, at the funeral home with Rev. Dana Newhouse officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Park. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley/VNA, Springhill Village Activity Department, Trinity Lutheran Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mattoxwood.com.