Laverne Workman was born June 25, 1919 in Freewater, Oregon to Charles and Georgia (Carpenter) Workman. She graduated from Nestucca High School. She was graduated from St. Anthony Nursing School in 1937. She married William Donald “Chub” Largent on November 23, 1940 in Vancouver, WA. She served as an Army Nurse during WWII. She and her husband, Chub Largent, owned Chubs Corner Tavern from 1960 until 1981. She worked for local doctors Morgan, Brennan and McGowan. She also worked for the State Hospital, where she retired in 1980. She was member of the Eagles Lodge and past president of the Elks Emblem Club. She was also a Round Up nurse in the late 40’s and 50’s. She lived in Oregon all of her life, but most of the time she lived in Umatilla County. She enjoyed bowling and the Chubs Corner Softball Team. Her last years were spent with her companion of 14 years, Bob Cook.
She is survived by her sons, Tim Largent of Pendleton, Bill Largent of Forest Grove; granddaughter, Kourtney Largent of Salem; grandsons, Casey Largent of Elgin and Shane Largent of Elgin; Bob Cook of Pendleton; several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death her parents, husband, William Largent in 1992, 1 brother and 1 sister.
