Anna Ruth Kroescher Larsen

Anna Ruth Kroescher Larsen, 87, passed away peacefully in her bed at Legacy House of Taylorsville on March 7, 2026.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest F. Kroescher and Ethel M. Walker Kroescher; her husband, Garen T. Larsen; her son, Micheal (Danette) Larsen; her half-brothers, Alvin Lloyd, Glenn Lloyd, and Wallace Lloyd; her half-sisters, Melva Lloyd and Wanda Lloyd; and her sister, Carol Kroescher Pangos.

She is survived by her son, Gary (Bonita) Larsen; four grandchildren, Heather, Trace, Heidi, and Brenden; and six great-grandchildren, Rayna, Dean, Ember, Lucrezia, Korra, and one on the way.

Anna graduated from South High School in 1956. She married Garen Theron Larsen on January 29, 1958, and together they had two wonderful sons. After his passing, Anna raised her boys on her own and was incredibly proud of the men they became.

Anna had a lifelong passion for family history and genealogy, tracing her family roots back to the Revolutionary War and the Mayflower. She was a proud member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and The General Society of Mayflower Descendants. She was also an avid football fan and especially loved cheering for her Minnesota Vikings.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the aides and staff of Legacy House of Taylorsville and Inspiration Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness, and companionship they provided to Anna. Your compassion brought her comfort and joy in her final days.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Goff Mortuary, 8090 South State, Midvale, Utah. A viewing will take place prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Midvale Cemetery, 471 6th Avenue, Midvale, Utah.