Ruth S. Larson Memorial services will be held for 33-year Bishop resident Ruth S. Larson 86, on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Bishop at 11 a.m. Born April 26, 1916 in Oklahoma to William T. Sales and Minnie G. Powers, Mrs. Larson died on Nov. 16, 2002 at Carson Tahoe Hospital. Ruth married Donald J. Larson on April 23, 1944, in Huntington Park, Calif. A member of the golf club in Bishop, she was also an excellent bridge player and ballroom dancer. Coming to Bishop from Orange County, she was a member of the First United Methodist Chuch and sang in the Church Choir. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by her husband, Donald J. Larson of Bishop; son, Brad Larson and wife Barbara of Gardnerville, Nev.; brother, C.T.N. Sales and wife Eula of Hemet; grandchildren, Kailey and Jake Larson of Gardnerville; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice, or to the Music Ministry at the First United Methodist Church in Bishop. Interment will be private. Bishop, Inyo County, California The Inyo Register - Thursday, November 21, 2002 Page A-2 Permission to post given by the Publisher, Sharon Dare. Transcribed by Denise S. Flynn