It is with sadness we share the news of the passing Ari Larson, long time member of Rotary Club of Fillmore. For all who knew her, Ari was a strong and generous life force in her community and well beyond. Serving as President of Rotary Club of Fillmore in 2019/2020 she led her club in a multitude of programs and projects. Her passion in Rotary was Youth and Education and as a life long resident of Fillmore she dove into local annual projects, often coordinating with other organizations for the greatest impact.
Serving as President of Rotary Club of Fillmore in 2019/2020 she led her club in a multitude of programs and projects. Her passion in Rotary was Youth and Education and as a life long resident of Fillmore she dove into local annual projects, often coordinating with other organizations for the greatest impact. She helped charter and served as advisor to the Interact Club at her alma mater Fillmore High School, led annual food, toy, coat & book drives, led the dictionary project and collaborated on the ongoing Fillmore beautiful project. She was passionate about literacy and education and bringing better conditions to all.
In 2019 Ari was named Fillmore’s Citizen of the Year and was elected to the Fillmore City Council in 2020. Among her many involvements Ari also served in key leadership positions with Soroptomist International, Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, California Women for Agriculture, Fillmore Chamber of Commerce, and was her City’s representative on the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging.Ari strived to actively reach out and make an impact into all segments of her community with her keen intelligence, compassion and caring nature. She was fully engaged and a true model of Service above Self.
Ari passed away in her sleep on Sept. 17th and will be miss greatly by her husband Pete, large extended family, friends and Family of Rotary.
Services, Mass and reception will be held on Oct. 30th in Santa Clarita and Fillmore, please contact Pres. Andy Klittich for details, aklittich@gmail.com