Ashley Larson

Rachel Larson Ashley riding a pony named Sabrina at LaDel Sward's farm. She spent this day horseback riding with me and some of our girlfriends. Ashley often accompanied me to the barn and took riding lessons occasionally when we were children. She loved all animals and loved to be my shadow at any barn I went to.

Rachel Larson High School portrait 2006

Rachel Larson Newborn baby Ashley with her brother Ryan (left) and sister Rachel (right).

Rachel Larson Ashley and her dog Bell sharing some cuddles.

Rachel Larson Ashley posing in the Lagrange Park fountain in Red Wing, MN. Ashley posed as a model for my summer photography course and we traveled all around downtown Red Wing taking photos. It was a really hot day and I remember how excited she was when I asked her get into the fountain to take these pictures. This was one of my favorite days with her filled with laughter and mischief.

Rachel Larson Ashley eating an ice cream cone in John Rich Park in downtown Red Wing. She was posing for my summer photography class in this pic and I remember laughing over how the ice cream was melting too fast to get a good picture. She kept yelling, "just take the picture Mabel (her nickname for me)."

Rachel Larson Ashley (Left) and sister Rachel (right) walking by the water at Bay Point Park in Red Wing. Ashley offered to help model for my summer photography classes and I remember making her walk past my digital camera set on a time about 50 times to get this shot. She was an incredible sport and always had the most generous spirit with her family.

Rachel Larson Ashley dressed up as a Dalmatian dog for Halloween. Visiting her dad at the Red Wing Fire Department.

Rachel Larson Ready for the beach!

Rachel Larson Ashley around 5 months old

Rachel Larson Ashley (left), Rachel (middle) and Ryan (right).

Rachel Larson Ashley enjoying bath time

Rachel Larson Ryan, Ashley and Rachel canoeing in the Mississippi headwaters.

Rachel Larson Jack and his girls, Rachel and Ashley

Rachel Larson Ashley and Rachel playing in boxes in the garage with Abby (black lab).

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Rachel Larson Ashley sporting a cheerleader costume for her first Halloween.

Rachel Larson Rachel, Ashley and Ryan at Whispering Pines Riding Stable.

Rachel Larson Ashley and her black lab Ember

Rachel Larson Christmas with Grama Forsberg

Rachel Larson Ashley’s 9th Birthday

Rachel Larson Summer pool time with sister Rachel.

Rachel Larson Swinging with sister Rachel.

Rachel Larson Rachel (Left) and Ashley (right) getting ready for their dance recital.

Rachel Larson Ashleys dance recital

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Rachel Larson Ryan and Ashley holding fish

Rachel Larson Our silly girl 💗

Rachel Larson Duck hunting with dad

Rachel Larson Ashley eating breakfast at the Veranda with mom (Jayne).

Rachel Larson Celebrating gramas birthday with sister (Rachel) and brother (Ryan).

Rachel Larson A delicious cookie from the bakery

Rachel Larson Ashley 5 year old recital with sister (Rachel).

Rachel Larson Ashley and sister (Rachel)

Rachel Larson All 3 kids celebrating gramas birthday

Rachel Larson Catching her first fish at Paradise Cove with dad (Jack).

Rachel Larson Paradise Cove vacation with family

Rachel Larson Swim babes

Rachel Larson Ashley and gramas Santa Bear collection at Christmas

Rachel Larson Ashley in her favorite cheetah print church coat

Rachel Larson Christmas Eve with Grama

Rachel Larson Ashley playing dress up with Abbie her black lab

Rachel Larson Ashley and her mom pet rat Maxine

Rachel Larson Ashley and her pet duck Star

Jody Diercks Ashley and Rachel.

Jody Diercks Ashley with her Larson grandparents, her siblings and some of her cousins. (Bottom, center in front of the cake)

Jody Diercks Ashley, Rachel and Ryan.

Jody Diercks 1998, we had just moved to Florida and Jack and the kids came to visit. A memory for me from this visit was Ashley asking if she could go swimming, we have a pool in the backyard. I told her she could swim as much as she wanted, and they did!!!

Rachel Larson Selfies

Rachel Larson Ashley with her best friend Kylie

Rachel Larson Ashley working as a Manager at Perkins

Rachel Larson Ashley and her coworkers at Perkins

Kylie Gongas Christmas Day, 2022. Ashley, myself, and our boss in the back. We always worked holidays, but she always made the day one to enjoy no matter what.

Kylie Gongas A memorial held for Ashley, in Perkins, from only some of her Tennessee people. ❤️

Kylie Gongas Ashley was my better half, my person. Ashley was everything to me. The world lost the most amazing person I had ever been blessed to meet.