COLUMBUS
Eve Larnder Plasse died of complications due to Covid-19 at Columbus Regional Health in Columbus, Indiana on Wednesday, May 13 at the age of 84. She was a lifelong nurse and was thankful for the excellent nursing care she received at Four Seasons Retirement Community and CRH.
Eve is survived by her two children: daughter Linda Suzanne Williams (married to D. Brian Williams of Houston, Texas) and son Steve Arthur Plasse (married to Jenna Plasse, of Crothersville, Indiana). Beloved grandkids include Vitaliy Williams age 20, Ella Plasse age 16 and Elijah Plasse age 14.
Eve was born on September 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 before moving to San Francisco as the beat era came into full swing, continuing nursing there. Eve worked as a medic during the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley. Nearly 6 feet tall, she was a member of the Golden Gate Tip Toppers Club, and enjoyed a sunny apartment with girlfriends.
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 (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 couple road-tripped extensively with Suzanne and Steve taking them on many camping adventures in Alaska, across the “lower 48,” and on two trips to her home country of England. 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, Indiana 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, Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, and St. Paul’s in Columbus.
The family wishes to express their thanks to all the caregivers, nurses, and aides who gave her comfort and care at Four Seasons and Columbus Regional Health. They appreciate the selfless care and grace offered by these frontline professionals. 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, Alaska.
Arrangements were entrusted to Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home.
