Liz Larson: Celebration Concert and Scholarship

As many of you know by now, our dear friend, Liz Larson, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 30, 2024, leaving behind her husband of 27 years, Todd and their two precious Papillons, Style and Gypsy-the lights of their lives!!

February 18, 2025, would've been Liz's 65th Birthday! She's been gone now for almost 5 months, but we felt this was the perfect time to launch this GoFundMe page, and to announce the details of her Celebration Concert!

Liz was a beloved wife, friend, family member, and passionate advocate for the arts. She touched countless lives with her sense of humor, kindness, creativity, and dedication to the theatre arts. As we all struggle to come to terms with her loss, we are asking for support to honor her legacy.

The past couple of years have been incredibly challenging for Liz and Todd; after Liz's death, Todd is now faced with end-of-life expenses. We are raising funds to help cover these costs and provide Liz with the farewell she truly deserves.

To honor Liz’s memory and her love for the arts, we also aim to establish a scholarship in her and Todd’s name for aspiring theater students at Mora High School, Liz’s home town. This scholarship will ensure her passion and commitment to the performing arts continue to inspire future generations of theatre performers.

Your contributions will be used for the following:

• Funeral expenses for Liz, including her Celebration Concert

• To help Todd cover unexpected expenses.

• Initial funding for the Liz and Todd Larson Theatre Scholarship.

We kindly ask for your support in this time of need. Any amount you can contribute will make a difference, whether it helps ease the financial burdens of her sudden passing or plants the seeds for a meaningful scholarship in her name. Please consider donating and sharing this campaign with others who knew and loved Liz and want to support Todd.

Liz’s desire for instilling kindness in others, her love of life and a good belly laugh, and her undying passion for teaching young people the power of theatre will never be forgotten. Thank you for helping us honor her memory and carry on her legacy!

Todd has been busy planning a Celebration Concert as a grand and fitting farewell to Liz! Below are the details, and also a link to Todd's Facebook page with more details:

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: Celebration starts at 3:00 PM

Venue: First United Methodist Church (the Coppertop Church!)

230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN, 55811

Link to Todd's Facebook post, that includes important information and an invitation to perform!