Nancy Paulette Larson, 70, of Manhattan, passed away Monday, March 28th, at Ascension Via Christi Health Hospital. Nancy was born in Manhattan, on January 11, 1952, the daughter of the late Emma Eveline (Spain) and Bee Sylvester Gourley. She graduated from Manhattan High School with the Class of 1970. She was united in marriage to Harvey Larson at the 1st Baptist Church, where she was a member.

Nancy had a variety of jobs in Manhattan and enjoyed each one. She worked at Kansas Farm Bureau, secretary at Manhattan High School, and at the USD 383 Education Center. She also worked as a secretary at the College Avenue United Methodist Church. Nancy enjoyed wood painting, sewing, crafting, having booths at the craft shows, and selling her crafts at the craft shop in Fort Riley. Nancy was a member of the Manhattan Letter Carriers Auxiliary, and she was very active in the PTA/PTO at Northview School. Nancy also helped start the Boys and Girls Club in Manhattan and served on the first board of directors. Nancy enjoyed spending time with family and good friends. She especially enjoyed the Saturday morning get-together with friends at a coffee shop.

Nancy is survived by her husband, Harvey Larson of their home; a daughter, Angela Christine Motley, of Manhattan, KS; two sons, Allen Ryan Larson, of Phoenix Ariz.; Michael P. B. Larson, of Manhattan, a brother, Tom Gourley, and his wife, Gloria, of Neosha, MO; She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tyler Motley, Kaitlyn Motley, Ryan Larson, Alyssa Larson, and her great granddaughter, Emma Mae Motley. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother; father; brother, Mike; sister, Christine Blausett; and her brothers George Gourley and Dave Gourley.

Cremation is planned and a private family inurnment will be at Sunset Cemetery. A celebration of Nancy's life will be announced later. To send an online condolence visit the Funeral Home website, irvineparkview.com. Service arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation.

The family requests donations to the Boys and Girls Club 220 S. 5th St. MHK, or Flint Hills Bread Basket, 905 Yuma St. in Manhattan.