Jill Diane Larsen

3, 2019. Jill received her teaching degree from Moorhead St. University in 1973 and began her teaching

career in Melbourne, Australia, where she lived for 17 years. While teaching in Australia, Jill completed her

business degree and moved back to Minneapolis, MN to be closer to family. Jill started her career as a

recruiter and did contract work with Cargill, St. Jude and Boston Scientific. Jill started Larsen Group

Recruiting and served as an Executive & Technology recruiter for the past 25+ years. Jill was passionate

about her work and helped 100’s of candidates make career changes. Jill loved to travel and traveled

extensively! Some of her favourite places were New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand. Jill was an

avid gardener and designing her backyard was a dream she brought to fruition. Jill was devoted to her two

dogs, Schatzi and Lucy and they brought her great joy and love. Preceded in death by Father, Howard;

Mother, Margaret; brother, Charles and sisters, Nancy and Barbara. Survived by sister, Julie Larsen (Bill

Stesin) of Golden Valley, MN; brother, John Larsen (Monica) of Phoenix, MD; sisters Jodi Bonnette (Steve) of Singapore and Penny Munson (John) of Lino Lakes, MN. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and

cousins who loved her. Memorial planned for summer 2020.