Larson, Ruth Ann Age 88, of Minneapolis, born April 14, 1928 in Hopkins to Ernest and Ina Ekblad, passed away September 21, 2016. Ruth was a strong woman, gifted in so many ways eager to help everybody. She enjoyed baking, cooking, all sorts of crafts and took a special joy in growing flowers and gardening. Ruth will be dearly missed by her husband of 66 years, Wesley; children: Ross, Faith, Reed (fiancée, Kimberly) and Jay (Kerry); grandchildren: Shelby (Mauricio), Ian (Brittny), Lesley (Matt), Andrew (Katy), Evan (Abbie), Erika and Erin; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, David; sister, Ione and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. A visitation will be held 5-8 pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Avenue S., Mpls. Henry W. Anderson (612) 729-2331 HenryWAnderson.com