Today the world seems somewhat diminished while there is greater joy in heaven. After waiting twelve years, our dad Sterling Sargent is celebrating the reunion with his beloved wife of sixty-seven years, our mom, Majel Irene Larsen Sargent.
Majel, of Danish heritage, was born to Olrich and Julia (Nielsen) Larsen on July 22, 1923. Majel was the second of five beautiful daughters. She was raised on a farm and grew to love life in the country. Through hard work and skilled management, she and Sterling operated a successful, productive farm. She was the most loving mother. She supported her daughters’ participation in high school extra-curricular activities, encouraged them to be good students and to pursue further education, instilled in them the importance of a good work ethic, and provided them with the background to become thoughtful, self-reliant women. In 1991, the farm was sold, and Sterling and Majel began enjoying their well-deserved retirement.
Throughout her life Majel was an active and valued member of her local churches. Her faith was an inspiration to all who knew her.
After Sterling’s passing, Majel sold her house and chose to live in a retirement community apartment, taking pride in its immaculate and uncluttered condition. She worked diligently in the apartment complex’s library and took pleasure in keeping it tidy and orderly.
While in her late 80s, Majel became a computer “nerd.” She delighted in emailing family and friends. She was always up to date with national news and enjoyed researching on the internet those things that piqued her interest. Her progressive, optimistic, and inquisitive attitude allowed her to become a friend to many of her daughters’ friends. They sought her company and became treasured email pen pals.
Majel was happiest when she kept busy. She discovered she enjoyed putting together 300-piece puzzles. She would take pleasure in the finished picture for several days before putting it away.
Over the years, Majel loom-knitted an estimated 600 stocking caps which were donated to various missions sponsored through the local Grace Bible Church.
Majel had an incomparably infectious laugh. Especially when reminiscing about events or activities that tickled her funny bone, she would start laughing until tears rolled down her cheeks. Those around her would join in the laughter without even necessarily knowing the full story. It was just so much fun to hilariously laugh along with her.
Majel was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Norma and Carol. Majel is survived by us, her daughters Marlene, Carolyn, Janice, and Judith; sons-in-law Jerry and Paul; grandchildren Mariann, Jeremiah, and Antonio; 5 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sisters Lorraine and Joyce; and brother-in-law Loren, as well as other loving family members. Mom Majel was our anchor, and she will be terribly missed.
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