Violet Larrabee

LARRABEE, VIOLET, 93, born December 23, 1930, in Austin, MN, died November 6, 2024, in McDonald, TN. She was a member of the Fletcher Adventist Church. Larrabee was the daughter of Polish immigrant John Kereluk and Austrian immigrant Mary Kereluk. After her mother’s death, she was raised by her sister, Anna Babb. She graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1949 from Maplewood Academy in Minnesota and earned her BSN in 1953 at Loma Linda, CA. In 1954, she married Lawrence G. Larrabee. They lived in 13 different communities, with Maine being a favorite. Larrabee excelled as a nurse and later worked as an office nurse in a pediatrician’s office in Maine, where she was deeply appreciated. Her Bible and prayer life sustained her, and Psalm 103 was her favorite chapter. She will be remembered fondly by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Jon (Lisa) Larrabee, Clark (Jeannie) Larrabee, and Jodi (Michael) Brewer; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.