Iris Larsen
April 18, 1925 ~ March 24, 2011
Iris A. Platner Plattenberger Larsen, born April 18, 1925 to Harold and Maude Hempy Platner entered into eternity on March 24, 2011. A lifelong resident of the Lisbon area, Iris graduated from Lisbon High School and attended Coe College and Cedar Rapids Business College. On June 1, 1945 she married Glenn Plattenberger in Cedar Rapids. Together, they owned and operated Plattenberger Insurance Agency, Plattenberger Transportation and Iris' Gift Shop. They provided bus transportation for the Lisbon Schools until 1980. Glenn died in 1981. In 1987 she married Dale B. Larsen. They were later divorced. Iris was a member of the Lisbon United Methodist Church where she served many years as SS Superintendent and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. She was a member of Eastern Star and served as Grand Marshall for the state of Iowa in 1968. Iris served on the Lisbon City Council in the 1980's and on the steering committee for the formation of the SE Linn Community Center. Her greatest achievement was helping to build Meyers Meadow Senior Apartment Complex where she served as an officer, site manager and resident for a total of 30 years. In 1997 she was awarded the first Site Manager of the Year Award for the state of Iowa and in 2008, the main drive into Meyers Meadow was named Iris Blvd. Iris received numerous awards and honors over the years that can best be summed up as this: She left her community a better place. She is survived by her daughter and family with whom she made her home the last year of her life, Kay, Dan and Chelsey Schirm, three grandsons, Phillip (Linsey) Clouse, Patrick (Colleen) Clouse and Taylor (Beth) Clouse, Dan's sons, Matt (Jessica) Schirm and Andy (Mandy Campbell) Schirm, and two great grandchildren, Lucy Clouse and Anderson Schirm. She is also survived by a step-daughter-in-law, Darlene Plattenberger, former son-in-law, Steve Clouse, friend and caregiver, Ruby Mohr and four legged friends, Sam and Ginger. Also preceding her in death were her stepson Richard Plattenberger and her brother, Ivan. Visitation will be at Morgan Funeral Home, Saturday from 4-8 p.m. with a time of sharing at 6:30. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Lisbon United Methodist Church. A memorial fund has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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I want to tell you all that I have you in my thoughts and prayers. I know the last week has been difficult. It is a blessing that you have all been able to be together to support one another. I will miss your Mom and Grandma. She was a huge part of my younger life and a piece of Sunday mornings the last few months. I will miss seeing her in “her” spot in the church. No one will ever sit there that I won’t think of her and feel like they should move because it is hers, even if she doesn’t need it now. I am sorry I won’t be able to come to the services, I am working and can not get away but my thoughts and heart will be there with you all. Deanna Wolfe Brennan
We are so sorry to hear about Iris Seems like she lived a full life. We are sure your family has many wonderful memories of her. At times like this the Bible comforts me so much. Jesus said in John 5:28&29 there would come a time when those in the memorial tombs would hear his voice and come out. This would also be at a time when Revelation 21:3&4 says there will be no more tears, pain or death. This would all happen when God’s Kingdom comes, the same kingdom that Jesus taught us to pray for in the Lord’s Prayer. What a wonderful prospect for Iris and all those in the memorial tombs now. We express our deepest sympathy. We hope you find comfort in this time of loss.
Thinking of each of you with care, concern, and deepest sympathy. Iris was a lovely and accomplished lady, one who will be greatly missed by those who knew her. May His arms be around you at this difficult time. Donna and Dick Jacob
What can you say about Iris? She was like no one else that I have ever known. I admired her “get it done” attitude and she was surely an example for me and many other women of what can be accomplished if you set your mind to it. She was a fine person, loving mother and grandmother, and will surely be missed by all. I know God is comforting her family.
Our sympathy goes out to Iris’s family and friends following her passing. She was a real asset to the Lisbon Community for many years and will be missed by many. May she now rest in peace.
Iris was an inspiration to many young women in her role as “Mother Advisor” to them. She will be remembered a one who cared deeply for young and old alike. The world has lost a very special person. Our sympathy to Kay and family. Phil and Donna England
To the family of Iris – I had the opportunity to work with Iris at Meyers Meadows for many years and was inspired by her commitment to the project and the tenants. She plowed a wide swath and left her positive mark at the project for the betterment of the project and also for the tenants. Wow, what a lady! Iris, you will be missed dearly. May you now rest, because you deserve it! You will be missed but still have a strong presence in our hearts! Kim Rochau Reggennitter and Greg Thompson of the USDA Rural Development in Tipton, Iowa.
Our prayers are with you as you celebrate Iris’ life and mourn your loss. May you know the comfort and peace of the Savior.