Eve Larnder Plasse
Sept 2, 1935 -
May 13, 2020
Eve Larnder Plasse died of complications due to COVID-19 in Columbus, Ind., on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at the age of 84. She was a lifelong nurse and longtime resident of Anchorage, Alaska.
Eve is survived by her two children: daughter, Linda Suzanne Williams (D. Brian Williams) of Houston, Texas; and son, Steve Arthur Plasse (Jenna Plasse) of Crothersville, Ind. Beloved grandkids include Vitaliy Williams (20), Ella Plasse (16) and Elijah Plasse (14).
Eve was born on Sept. 2, 1935, in Hendon, Middlesex, England, to Harold and Edith (Pike) Larnder. She immigrated to Canada in 1955, obtained her nursing diploma from Montreal General Hospital and post-graduate training at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., before moving to San Francisco, Calif.
Adventure called her north to Alaska in 1961, where she met Vincent Morris Plasse dancing at the Pink Poodle in Anchorage. The couple married in 1962 and divorced 1977. She worked as a nurse for Providence Hospital, earning the nickname of "Sarge" from several patients for her no-nonsense demeanor, getting patients up and moving toward health. The family enjoyed many camping adventures in Alaska and across the Lower 48. As a single, working mother, Eve was her kids' biggest supporter and confidante, always encouraging them to pursue higher education and life goals. She led by example earning a degree in human resource development from Alaska Pacific University at age 51.
In 1989, Eve moved back to California, nursing in Mendocino and San Francisco hospitals. After retiring from nursing, she moved to Columbus, Ind., to be closer to her son and grandkids.
Eve enjoyed playing bridge; traveling the world; watching tennis; volunteer-ushering for the theater, music and lecture events; and surrounding herself in her favorite color - purple. She was a good friend to many and was passionate about bubble baths. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Anchorage.
At this time, no public gatherings are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to American Nurses Foundation. In accordance with Eve's wishes, the family will scatter her remains in the waters of Cook Inlet.
