Obituary: Larson, Maja L.
Age 87
She had a happy childhood and enjoyed being the youngest of American-born siblings and parents who immigrat- ed from Sweden.
She often spoke of her horse, Toby and her times on the waters of Long Island Sound with her brothers.
Exceptionally musically gifted and living close to Yale University, events came together so she could attend the Yale School of Music.
The School of Music was one of the exceptions to the male-only curriculum at Yale at that time.
Maja loved challenges and living in new places.
She had a remarkable career as a church organist and accompanist for theatrical and choral groups in San Diego, Spokane, Sandpoint, Coeur d’Alene, Sequim, Port Angeles, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Maja always felt it was important to reach out to the elderly.
She played and enjoyed regular “Name That Tune” engagements at retirement facilities where she would play songs that would engage the listeners and often trigger happy memories.
Maja is survived by her five children and spouses: George and Diane Newcomer of Clark Fork, Nan and Dave Palmer of Crystal Lake, Illinois, Lisa and Jim Maeder of Rathdrum, Bert and Sheri Larson of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and Harry Larson also of Steamboat Springs; eight grandchildren and a great-grandson.
She has cousins, nieces and nephews in New England, as well.
Maja’s family would like to thank the staff at the Luther Park Memory Care Unit in Sandpoint, Idaho for their kind, gracious and compassionate care.
At her request, there will be no service.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Luther Park Community Enhancement Fund.