Larsen, Shirley Ann age 87 of Independence, Minnesota passed away on March 19, 2012. Survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Carl. Preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Fritsche. Shirley will always be remembered for her wit, her stamina and her indomitable spirit. She excelled at her passions: vegetable gardening, gourmet cooking, poetry writing and driving a sports car in hill climbs and time trials. Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday March 27th 2012 Kapala-Glodek-Malone Funeral Home 7800 Bass Lake Road, New Hope, with visitation 1 hour prior(763)535-4112. Entombment Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Feline Rescue, 593 Fairview Ave. N. Ste 2, St. Paul, Minnesota.