Eleanor Fay Larick

Eleanor Fay Larick, 100, passed away on December 10, 2020, in Hayfield, MN at Field Crest Care Center.

Eleanor was born August 16, 1920, the daughter of Ellis and Lizzie (Carter) Markham who migrated from England and settled in Alexander, IA. She loved helping her dad outside on the farm and in doing so, she loved the great outdoors. Eleanor attended Rowan School thru 8 ^th grade. She met Valley Davis and he swept her off her feet and they were married on January 5 ^th , 1942. They farmed together until Valley passed away on June 27, 1954. She had four children and a farm. Neighbors at that time helped out all year. She ran Hilltop Café for a short while, but later moved to Lime Springs, IA to a farm. On November 25, 1961, she was united in marriage to Richard Duane Larick and in 1992 they moved to Osage, IA. Richard passed away in 1999.

Eleanor grew up with the love of her horses, starting with her first one, Buddy. She rode horses every year until she was 97. She loved the great outdoors, as gardening had been a great past-time taking care of her vegetables and flowers. She loved having her hands in the earth. Eleanor loved making bread, and was very good at it. Don’t remember her ever buying a loaf of bread.

Eleanor loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and sending cards and letters. If you knew her, I’m sure you had a letter in the mail box from her.

Eleanor is survived by her children, Dean and Carol Davis, Eyota, MN; Leonard and Dolores Davis, Independence, IA; Phil and Sherry Heydt, Hayfield, MN; daughter-in-law, Pat Davis, Lime Springs, IA; 12 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Pete Peters, Boise, ID.   She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Valley Davis and Richard Larick; son, Steven Davis; brothers, Donald and Fred Markham; sisters, Gladys Leist, and Maurine Peters.

Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 104 1 ^st Street NE in Hayfield, MN. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Beyer officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, IA. Blessed be her memory.

Due to the current health concerns and restrictions, please respect social distancing, and the wearing of face masks at the visitation and funeral service.

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