Our dear Frances Larsen passed away due to Parkinson’s disease and dementia January 15th, 2021 at Oasis ALH in Anchorage, Alaska. Frances was born to Gregory and Stepanita Takak in Kanatak, Alaska on Christmas day 1940. Though raised in Perryville, AK, she spent many of her years in between Sand Point, AK and Anchorage, AK. She married her husband Norman Larsen in Anchorage on April 17th, 1970. They grew their family of two to a family of six. When she was not working as a health aid and EMT, you would easily find her gardening, passing you by on another road trip to Homer, AK, clam digging, and smoking freshly caught salmon. Frances took pride in helping others. She was one of the first EMT’s who flew patients to Anchorage with private pilot George Kimball in the ‘80s. Frances was an active mother in her children’s lives and during school years would make home baked goodies for their school or community functions. She proudly graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) with her Associate of Arts in 2006 at the age of 65. Frances had a close and strong belief in God and Jesus. She always said a prayer for her family members and made sure to say each of their names. Before her illnesses she traveled to Israel with a Christian Group. She told her family “I’m going to walk where Jesus walked.” When Frances was a young girl, she lost both of her parents. Father Harry and Jenny took her in and raised her. She loved her family and greatly enjoyed the time spent with a cup of tea. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She was very close with her caregivers Josi, Marissa, and Elizabeth at the Assisted Living Home; they referred to her as “Grandma”. She is survived by her husband Norman Larsen, sons Allen Kuchenoff Sr. (Lou) and Robin Larsen (Paulette), daughter Sharon Futch, grandchildren Allen Jr., Courtney, Alaina, Alton, Parker, Arriah, and Randy, and her great grandchildren. Frances’ son Thomas preceded her in death in 1985. Visitation will be on Thursday January 21st, 12- 2pm, at Evergreen Memorial Chapel in Downtown Anchorage. Frances is to be buried at Sand Point Cemetery