Lola Mary Larson

Lola Mary Larson died on November, 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. She was born on March 6, 1933, in Kerman, California to Albert Peterson and Florence Ruby Fuller. She was a loving wife and mother, who spent a career as a medical transcriber at the Napa State Hospital.

Lola moved to Vallejo to live with her step dad Larry Reese and mother Florence. She attended high school in Vallejo where she developed a fondness for poetry. After high school she attended Solano Community College.

Lola met her first husband, Oliver Bastien, at Solano Community College. They raised two sons, Oliver Jr. and Stan. Oliver Sr. preceded Lola in death in 1991.

It was at a church dance that Lola met the second love of her life, Glade Larson. The two hit it off on the dance floor and were inseparable from that day until Glade's death in 2020. Glade brought his five grown children into the marriage: Maria, Marla, Marvin, Matthew and Monica.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was a large part of Lola's life. She was a member of several volunteer groups through the church and was a big part of the Mormon community in Napa.

A huge sports fan, Lola rooted hard for the Giants, Warriors and 49ers. She and Glade both supported the BYU Cougars and watched most of their games.

Lola is survived by her son, Oliver Bastien; stepchildren Maria Larson, Marla Sua and Monica Larson; stepbrother Gary Reese; 19 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Oliver Bastien; her second husband, Glade Larson; her son, Stan Bastien; her stepsons, Marvin and Matthew Larson; and her stepbrother Phillip Reese.

Services for Lola will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Tulocay Cemetery Funeral Home, 411 Coombsville Rd. in Napa. A viewing will be between 10 a.m. and noon. Service will be at noon in the Tulocay chapel. A graveside service will follow, and a reception will be held in the courtyard. Check Tulocaycemetery.org for virtual service option closer to the date.

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MIRACLES

In awe the eyes of youth will see

The miracles of earth –

A tree, a bird,

"A brilliant cloud,

A seedling’s precious worth.

The miracle of teenage years,

The road from child to man,

As butterflies

Expand their wings,

We rise and say, “I can.”

The miracle of birth awaits

The pledging of two hearts

In an eternal marriage that

Will never,

Ever part.

The miracle of love grows daily,

Stronger through the years,

As life presents her pageant

Filled with laughter

And with tears.

A young man brought a message to us

From our home above.

Miracles, God’s wond’rous gifts,

Are sent to us

With His love.

By Lola Larson

May 26, 2008

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Evergreen-FH.com for the Larson family.