Barbara Ellen Larson

Barbara Ellen Larson, age 86, of Peoria, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria. She was born Feb. 13, 1930 in Peoria to Russell and Lucille (Miller) Sleeth. She married Peter Larson on Oct. 25, 1947 in Peoria. Barb was very proud of the fact that she was married for 64 1/2 years to the love of her life. He passed away on April 20, 2012 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Cynthia Whitby, and two brothers: Joseph and Gerald Sleeth. Survivors include two sons: Greg (Bonnie) Larson of Peoria, Kevin (Pam) Larson of Metamora, one daughter, Karen (James) Horton of East Peoria, ten grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and one sister, Juanita Martin of York, PA. Barbara loved spending time working on jigsaw puzzles in her spare time. But the time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren was the most special. Visitation will be Thursday May 26, 2016 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Funeral services will be Friday May 27, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please view Barbara’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com