Annie Jeannine Larson

Annie Jeannine (Saunders) Larson was born on May 7, 1947 in Murray, Utah and left this earth on February 9, 2022 in Wildomar, California. Jeannine was the youngest of 3 daughters born to Clarence “Cal” and Martha Saunders. At a young age, the family moved to Long Beach, California and she remained a Southern California resident.

Jeannine married William “Bill” Larson on May 22, 1964. They enjoyed league bowling as time allowed. Their four daughters kept her busy as she enjoyed being involved as a Brownie leader and a cheerleading Team Mom. Jeannine was an exceptional seamstress who made many dresses, cheerleading uniforms and Halloween costumes through the years for her children and grandchildren.

She was a grocery checker for Vons for many years before her health forced her into an early retirement. The extra time allowed her to spend more time with her grandkids and growing family. Decorating for the holidays and family dinners was something that she looked forward to. Those who knew her will remember the elaborate Christmas village under the tree every year, complete with her childhood antique Lionel train. Jeannine also loved her feline companions, M.C. & Hairy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Gwen Compton, two nephews and a niece.

Jeannine is survived by her husband, Bill; daughters: Jenifer (David) McCarthey, Joyce (Patrick) Cecil, Nanette (Dave) McLain and Nicole (Jon) Paino; grandchildren: Amanda Swanson, Jacob Cecil, Steven McLain (Heather), Megan Cecil, Kayleen Carbis (Chris), Joshua Paino, and Aaron Paino; great-grandchildren: Shaun, Kinsleigh, Anderson, Dexton, Harper, and Oliver; sister Connie Jones; brother-in-law Jim (Joyce) Larson; many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/GiftFunds/GiftFunds?px=7375905&pg=personal&fr_id=39300