Lillian Larson, 82, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Trinity Medical Center in Minot, ND. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga has been entrusted with arrangements and services.


Lillian was born on May 3, 1936 to Frank and Evelyn Lucas in Ray, ND. She grew up there, and graduated from Ray High School in 1954.

Lillian married Donald Larson in 1956 and they had four children. After moving around for a few years they finally settled in Ray in 1966, where Lillian lived the rest of her life. Besides raising her family, Lillian worked as a cook at restaurants in Ray and Tioga. Lillian was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

An avid Twins fan, Lillian could be found glued to the TV whenever they were playing. She enjoyed traveling, playing Bingo, occasionally visiting casinos and watching TV late into the night. Some of her favorite shows were Wheel of Fortune, Golden Girls, Bonanza and Walker, Texas Ranger. She also enjoyed her morning cappuccinos. Most important to her was her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lillian is survived by her sons Donald (Tamera) of Minot and Ronald of Ray, her daughter Lynnette (Gary) Fifer of Sidney, MT, 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding Lillian in death were her parents, parents-in-law, husband, daughter Donnette Pretzer, brothers, Frank and Delano, sisters Donna Johnson and Leonella,Shoelkolph, several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and several nephews.