Sandra Fae Larson

SANDRA FAE LARSON, AGE 83, passed away May 27, 2026, in Kirkland, Washington. Sandra was born May 24, 1943, in Bellingham, Washington, May 24, 1943, to Carl and Alice Anderson. Sandra grew up on a family farm near Cherry Point in Ferndale with a small dairy, sheep, pigs and chickens. She graduated from Ferndale High School in 1961 where she was a member of the Ushers Club, Girl’s Athletic Association, Future Homemakers of America, Pep Club and was a Senior Homecoming Princess. Sandy loved Birch Bay and would often go with her friends. Upon graduation from high school, Sandra became a Dental Assistant for Dr Tucker in Ferndale, a profession she truly enjoyed. Sandra met the love of her life, Kenneth Larson, in Lynden while crusin' front street. They soon knew that was it, thus they married August 3, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bellingham, whom she remained married to until his death in 2005. Ken and Sandra spent their first years in Lynden where they started their family with daughter Jill. They moved to Marysville and then eventually, to Kirkland, which they made their permanent home, and where they welcomed their second daughter Holly. Sandra became a full-time mom and homemaker. Sandra had many interests and hobbies. She loved bowling and tennis and participated in many leagues where she made great friendships. She eventually had to give them up due to her back pain. Later in life she loved playing games. Her favorites were Scrabble and Bingo and always seemed to win! Sandra was dedicated to her family, which brought her the most joy. Her favorite thing was to celebrate the holidays with everyone, and she did so much to make them special. She always sent cards with the sweetest signature of her name and her famous XOXO. She was always the grandkid’s biggest cheerleader. Whether it be a football game, basketball game or a dance recital she was there praising them for their performance, as in her eyes, the grandkids were perfect. Sandra was a true fighter. She struggled with chronic pain that no medicine could ever fix. But she was always up for the challenge to try to make her life better. She was a true inspiration to all of us in our family. She will forever be missed. Sandra is survived by her two daughters and sons-in law, Jill and Scott Alleman, Holly and Jay Languein, her precious grandchildren whom she adored; Jake, Emma and Kyle. Her 2 sisters; Karla Repoz and Barbara Jo Clark (John) and many nieces and nephews. Sandra is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Larson, her 3 stepbrothers; Daryl Pederson, Donald Pederson, Robert Anderson and her parents; Carl and Alice Anderson. A graveside service for Sandra will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park on Thursday June 4th at 2pm.

Sandra Fae Larson

May 24, 1943 - May 27, 2026