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06/29/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Carol Larson Purdham
Carol Anne Larson Purdham Newport News High School Class of 1965 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have even more sad news today. The Class of 1965 has lost its third member in
two weeks.
Carol
Larson Purdham, Class of 1965, passed away in
Blue Ridge on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at the age of 62. She was the older
sister of
Steve Larson ('69) of VA.
From the Daily Press - 06/28/10:
Carol Larson Purdham |
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BLUE RIDGE - Carol Anne Purdham,
62, of Blue Ridge, went Home to be with The Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2010. She was born Aug. 4, 1947, in Newport News, Va., daughter of the late Lars George Larson and Gladys Vick Larson. Carol fought a courageous battle with cancer for 12 years; during her fight she never lost her faith or love for life. She enjoyed nature and gardening and most enjoyed spending time in the mountains. She was employed by the Blue Ridge Pharmacy and was a member of Bonsack Baptist Church. |
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She leaves behind her beloved husband of 40 years, John A. Purdham; two sons, Todd A. Purdham and his wife, Jordan, David L. Purdham and his fiancée, Tiffany R. Brown, all of the Roanoke Valley; brother, Steven G. Larson and his wife, Gladys of Topping Va. The apple of her eye was her precious granddaughter, Abigail Anne Purdham, who gave her the strength and inspiration to carry on the past two years; also surviving are her niece, Holley Ott and her husband, Joey; nephews, Erik Larson and his wife, Patty, and Gregory Chase Withers and his wife, Lauren; her beloved pets, Cody, Paco and Niki; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Bonsack Baptist Church, Dr. Robert G. Moore III will officiate, a reception at the church will follow, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to the Susan G. Koman for the Cure, www.komenroanoke.org. Arrangements by Oakey's East Chapel and Crematory, 540-977-3909. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks. Published in the Daily Press from June 28 to June 29, 2010. |
June 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are
with the family. She was such a sweet lady.
~ Cheryl Denton, Fishersville, Virginia June 28, 2010
Dear John, Steve and Family, June 28, 2010
June 28, 2010
Dear John,
So sorry to hear of your loss but glad that Carol is at peace and with the Lord. I think of all of my old Noland friends often and miss you all dearly. June 28, 2010
Dear John:
We are so sorry to learn of Carol's passing. What a special lady she was. So very proud of Todd and David and of you. She is no longer in any pain and you will see her again one day. We are praying for you all and know that God will continue to hold you in the palm of His Hand. June 28, 2010
Dear John and family,
It was a privilege to be a minister to Carol but even more to be
counted among her friends. She demonstrated for all who saw her
her bedrock faith in Christ. I will always remember her dignity,
humor and care for others even when facing the worst times. All
our love for a lifetime.
June 28, 2010 Dear John and family, June 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers
are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.
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Our deepest sympathies are extended to Carol's entire family and their friends.
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