Alice L. Herrmann Larkin

Alice L. Herrmann Larkin

Alice was born June 28, 1913 in Canova, South Dakota to Lizzie and B. A. Schierholz. She died peacefully in her home at MooreCare in Kent, WA on March 9, 2008.

As a young woman, Alice owned and operated a beauty shop in Corvallis, OR. While in Corvallis, she met and married Earl Herrmann and moved to La Grande, OR where she lived for many years. There she & Earl raised their children, Phyllis & Jim and numerous foster children. Alice was an adventurous and creative artisan and cook, and was active in the First Christian Church. In 1971, after 35 years of marriage, Earl passed away.
In 1975, Alice married Ted Larkin and moved to the Seattle area. During her years in Seattle she enjoyed her family, friends, cooking, painting, and travels that took Alice and Ted to many interesting places. Alice was an active member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Seatac, WA.

Alice is preceded in death by her brothers, Howard and Hadley Schierholz, and sister, Belva Roddewig, husbands Earl Herrmann and Ted Larkin. Surviving Alice are her loving and grateful children, Phyllis Lee John of Yuma, AZ, Jim Herrmann of Seattle, Terry Larkin Diane of Seattle and Judy See of Auburn, 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 19030 8th Ave S., SeaTac, WA at 1:00 pm. Internment will take place in Island City, OR at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research, hospice care or charity of your choice.