Lois Constance Larson, 88, of Cook, MN passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.

Lois was born in Cook, MN on July 2, 1936, to Arthur and Matilda (Erickson) Refsdal. Lois grew up in Cook with her sister Zoe and brothers John and Wally, where she attended school, graduating in 1954. After high school, Lois attended Virginia Junior College (now Mesabi Range Community and Technical college), where she obtained a business degree. Her first business occupation was as a bookkeeper for WHLB Radio Station, where she had a great time rooming and socializing with other young women. During this time, she met and married her husband, Alan Larson; they were happily married for 46 years until his passing in 2006. Lois was the librarian at the Cook Library for 32 years. So many people got to know her as she served the community. She was a long-time member of the Covenant Church, Cook, MN.

Lois was a talented artist who painted. She was so proficient at painting, even as a child. In elementary school, she was the go-to person if someone needed a poster or illustration. She taught weekly classes for the Cook School Community Education program and for the North Woods Friends of the Arts gallery. Her passion was watercolor, which she shared while teaching a six-week class in 2017. Lois spent a lifetime sharing her talents and enjoying quiet time on her deck to paint where she painted many lovely and mystical paintings.

Lois also enjoyed meeting up with friends and her women's groups and having coffee and lunch. She played Volleyball for the Sturgeon Garage Volleyball team. When that ended, the women still gathered to visit, and still meet to this day. Lois also enjoyed thrift shopping, antiquing and going to the Casino.

Lois was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband Alan Larson; sister Zoe King; brother John Refsdal; nephews Brad King and Tim King; and her beloved dog Rags.

Lois is survived by her daughter Kirsten "Kit" Sayeh; son Scott (Anne); brother Wally Refsdal (Marilu); grandchildren: Nathan Larson (Jade), Kodi Larson, and Tily Sayeh (Sean Naujhton); great grandchild Slade Larson; sister-in-law Jody Refsdal; brother-in-law Bill King; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 2:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cook, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.