Marilyn Ashton Larson

September 14, 1936 - October 24, 2023

Marilyn Ashton Larson, 87, of Redlands, California, was a vivacious and happy person who lived her life enveloped in the gospel of Jesus Christ. She had a tremendous love for her family and friends and was extremely generous, giving all of herself to her church callings and service therein. Marilyn often said that her reason for living was for her family. She was a strong influence and the glue that held them all together.

Marilyn was born in Los Angeles to William and Ethel Bird Ashton. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and her beloved husband of 48 years, Lloyd A Larson. Marilyn is survived by her brothers, William Ashton and Gerald Ashton; her children, Ty Larson, Wayne Larson, David Larson, Todd Larson, Scott Larson, Sharilyn Christensen, Marc Larson, and Sara Baddley, as well as her 38 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren.

Throughout her life, Marilyn served as a dedicated housewife and grandmother. She found joy in volunteering for service countless times in her church and community. Marilyn's faith was an important part of her life, she regularly attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints each week. In her free time, Marilyn enjoyed reading, music, playing the piano, talking and giving advice. She had a love for the Redlands Symphony and getting her nails done. Her grandchildren were also one of her favorite hobbies. She loved planning 'cousin camps' at her house and spoiling them with constant love and goodies. She was the best Pomegranate jam maker ever known and willingly taught others how to make it too with the giant pomegranates she grew at her house. She baked whole wheat bread and enjoyed cooking dinner most nights of the week for her huge family.

Marilyn will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her legacy of love, faith, and devotion to her family will forever be cherished.

San Bernardino County Sun, November 1, 2023

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Marilyn and I first met in the seventh grade at Washington School in San Gabriel and remained close friends for 75 years. Through the years we visited each other in California, Texas, Georgia, and Florida. We took a Columbia and Snake River cruise through Lewis and Clark country in the mid 2000s. She was one of my dearest friends and I miss her terribly.

Laura Walthall Smith '54