Larsen, Rosemary B.

Rosemary B. Larsen, 88, of Iowa City, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at her home from cancer. A memorial service will begin Friday at 6 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Pastor Connie Stipzack will officiate. Her family will greet friends Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. at the church. Private burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer, Iowa. Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City is handling arrangements.

Born Oct. 22, 1923, in Woodbine, Iowa, the daughter of Karl and Bonnie (Kress) Bang, Rosemary grew up in Sac City. She graduated from Spencer High School and later received a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University and a master's degree of dietetics from the University of Iowa. She married Kenneth E. Larsen on Dec. 26, 1948, in Spencer. Rosemary worked as chief therapeutic dietitian for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and then in 1972, served as the food service director for the Iowa City Community School District, retiring in 1987.

She was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Christ the King Quilters Club, University Club, Readers Theater, Pilot Club of Iowa City and the American Dietetic Association.

Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Larsen-Dooley of Iowa City; her son, Eric (Connee) Larsen of Indianola; grandchildren, Colin (Brynna) Dooley and Christopher (Erin) Larsen; great-grandchildren, Annyka Rain Mathes and Karter Kenneth Larsen; and a son-in-law, Kelly Smith of Houston, Texas.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a daughter, Martha Smith.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Christ the King Lutheran Church or Iowa City Hospice.

Online condolences can be directed to www.lensingfuneral.com.

Published July 26, 2012 in The Gazette