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Alair A. Davidson
All of Heaven rejoiced as the Lord welcomed His devoted servant, Alair A. Davidson into eternal glory on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Surrounded by her beloved family in her home in Moorhead, MN, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley, she peacefully left this world, the cancer that had taken its physical toll no longer capable of wielding any power over her.
Born on June 11, 1924, Duluth, MN, to Hilda and Andrew Lindgren, Alair Audrey Lindgren grew up and received her education in the Clearbrook-Debs, Minnesota area. She graduated from high school in Bemidji, MN, in 1941, and later attended and graduated from business college in Bemidji.
On September 14, 1952, Alair was united in marriage to her sweetheart for life, PC Davidson, in Debs. Following their marriage, they made their home in Moorhead, where they established FM Ambulance Service. Alair worked alongside PC in their business, and her indispensable presence was keenly instrumental in its ultimate success. In 1989, they retired and sold the ambulance service to local hospitals.
PC died on October 1, 1994. After his death, Alair continued to live in Moorhead. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Dustin Thoring; her parents; and a brother, Eugene Lindgren. Wonderfully strong in her faith and filled with compassionate conviction to minister to those whose lives she encountered, Alair was active in her church and committed to prayer and supporting missions. From her profound sense of biblical perspective to her delightful sense of humor, Alair’s radiant personality was undeniable, and the remarkable way in which she lived for eight decades has left an incredible lasting legacy.
Though her earthly voice has been stilled, her rare and beautiful spirit will continue to be celebrated and cherished in the grateful hearts and loving regard of her family and friends who were so blessed to have her presence grace their lives. Hers was, in the truest sense, a life well lived, and as she entered Paradise this week, Alair most assuredly heard her Savior say, ”Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the joy of your Lord.”
Alair was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her four children, Mary Davidson, Moorhead, Karen (Marlin) Thoring, Pinewood, MN, Paul (Lisa) Davidson, Moorhead, and Ann (John) Duchscher, Fargo, ND; six grandchildren, Heidi (Mark) Gunderson, Julie (Ryan) Sherman, Cody and Krista Thoring, and Chris and Sarah Davidson; and a great-grandson, Coy Gunderson.
Visitation: Friday, 4 PM to 8 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Prayer service: Friday, at 7 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral: Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 10:30 AM, Triumph Lutheran Brethren Church, Moorhead, MN.
Burial: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Debs, MN
George J. Dalan
George J. Dalen, age 68, of Moorhead, MN, died Saturday, April 30, 2005, at MeritCare Palliative Care, Fargo, ND.
George J. Dalen was born near Georgetown, MN, on August 3, 1936. As a young boy he grew up and attended school in the Georgetown area.
When he was a teenager, he moved with his family into Moorhead, where he graduated from Moorhead High School in 1954. He served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1958. He was stationed on the island of Guam.
After his discharge, he returned to Moorhead, and worked in construction. He also served in the North Dakota Air National Guard, The “Happy Hooligans”, for a number of years.
On February 5, 1962, George married Amelia “Mickey” Lipp, in South Dakota. They made their home in Moorhead. George worked in the Red Owl warehouse in Fargo for 30 years, and in the Super Valu warehouse, also Fargo, for 10 years, until he retired in January of 1998. His wife, Mickey, died on Feb. 23, 2002.
George is survived by four sons, Rod (Sue) Wiger, Moorhead, Joe (Julie) Dalen, Lake Park, MN, Jason (Holly) Dalen, Dickinson, ND and Jared Dalen, Moorhead; a brother, General (Gail) Dalen, Kansas City, MO; six sisters, Violet Stein, Pelican Rapids, MN, Elsie Jacobson, Fargo, and Georgia (Merle) Taylor, Jean Boothroyd, Rose (Nelmer) Eberhardt, and Evelyn (Vernon) Kroshus, all of Moorhead; and by five grandchildren.
Visitation: Monday, from 5 PM to 7 PM, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead.
Prayer service: Monday at 7 PM, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead.
Funeral Mass: Tuesday, May 3, 2005, at 11 AM, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Moorhead.
Burial: St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Moorhead.
Marlys E. Dahl
Marlys Dahl, age 78, of rural Felton, MN, died on Friday, November 25, 2005, at MeritCare Palliative Care Unit, South University, in Fargo, ND.
Marlys Elda Dahl, the daughter of H. C. (Neal) and Freida (Johnson) Pake, was born in Moorhead, MN, on July 3, 1927. She grew up in the Moorhead area. She graduated from Moorhead (MN) High School in 1946.
Marlys attended Fargo Business College after graduation. She worked at Standard Oil Company in Fargo until her marriage.
On August 3, 1948, Marlys was united in marriage to Ernest Dahl at Estes Park, CO. They made their home in rural Felton.
Marlys was an active member at North Buffalo Lutheran Church, serving as Sunday School superintendent and choir director for several years. She also served as a Confirmation leader for over 20 years. She sang with the Fargo-Moorhead Sweet Adelines for 35 years.
Marlys is survived by two sons, Duane, Lakewood, CO, and Larry (Amber) Dahl, rural Felton; four daughters, Susan (Mike) Burk, Loveland, CO, Deborah (Lyle) Zeller, Wasilla, AK, Janet Hersrud, Moorhead and Karen Harmonson, rural Felton; a brother Donald (Joan) Pake, rural Felton; three sisters, Betty Nelson, Moorhead, Mary Wright, Beaumont, TX, and Joanne Sipe, Moorhead; eleven grandchildren; and three great-stepgrandchildren. Marlys was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, her parents, and a granddaughter, Robin Dahl.
Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005; 4 - 8 PM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Funeral: Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at 10:30 AM, in North Buffalo Lutheran Church, rural Kragnes.
Interment: North Buffalo Lutheran Cemetery, rural Kragnes.
H. Marian Cuddy
H. Marian Cuddy, 92, Moorhead, MN, died Monday, November 7, 2005, in Moorhead HealthCare Center.
Hilma Marian Cuddy was born December 7, 1912, in Moorhead, to Frank and Martha Johnson. Marian was raised in Moorhead where she received her education.
Marian married William Cuddy on November 5, 1942, in Coeur d’Alene, ID. They made their home in Spirit Lake and Orofino, ID, as well as Spokane and Veradale, WA.
William died in 1960 and she continued to reside in Spokane. Marian returned to Moorhead in 1971 where she continued to make her home.
Marian is survived by one sister, Lyla DuBord, Moorhead; and three brothers, Leonard, Moorhead, Edward, Dilworth, MN, and David, Sabin, MN.
Memorials are preferred to Moorhead HealthCare Center.
Memorial Service: Friday, November 11, 2005, at 11 AM, in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Inurnment: Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead.
George D. Cook Sr.
George David Cook Sr., 90, Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.
George David Cook Sr. was born July 21, 1915, to Walter and Jane (Lamb) Cook in rural Baker, MN. He grew up and graduated from high school in Barnesville, MN. George farmed on the family farm in rural Baker, MN, for several years.
On December 31, 1937, George married Pearle A. Ernst in Barnesville and they made their home on the family farmstead in rural Baker. They purchased their own farm in rural Hawley, MN, in 1940. In 1971, they returned to George’s family farmstead in rural Baker and built their home.
In 1996, Pearl died and in October of 2000, George moved to Eventide the Fairmont, Moorhead, MN. In June 2005, he became a resident of Moorhead HealthCare Center, Moorhead.
George served on the Skree Township Board and Hawley School Board. He was a member of the Sabin, MN, Lions Club and Fargo Eagle’s Club. Prior to joining First Presbyterian Church, Moorhead, George was an active member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Baker, where he was an elder.
George is survived by three daughters, Leola (John) Kowalski, St. Paul, MN, Jennie (Duane) Herbranson, Burnsville, MN, and Beverly (Larry) Onsum, Moorhead; four sons, Glenn (Sara) Cook, St. Paul, George (Ida Mae) Cook Jr., Moorhead, Gregory (Suzanne) Cook, Rockford, MN, and Gary Cook, Baker; twenty-two grandchildren; and forty-seven great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, and ten brothers and sisters.
Visitation: Friday from 5 - 8 PM in Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead
Funeral Service: Saturday (August 27, 2005) at 10:30 AM in First Presbyterian Church, Moorhead.
Burial: Elmwood Cemetery, Sabin
Ralph Carlson
Ralph L. Carlson, the son of Fredrick and Betty (Erickson) Carlson, was born in Moorhead, MN, on May 28, 1922. Ralph grew up in Moorhead, where he graduated from high school. During WW II, Ralph served his country in the US Navy, aboard ship in the Pacific Theatre of War. After his discharge, he returned to Moorhead. On August 27, 1950, Ralph was united in marriage to Evelyn Schultz, in Detroit Lakes, MN. Following their marriage, they made their home in Moorhead, where they have lived since.
Ralph served as a rural mail carrier for many years. He retired from the US Postal Service in the late 1970s. Recently, Ralph became a resident of Moorhead HealthCare Center, where he died on Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, at the age of 83.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, and a grandson, Pete Bouton.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Evelyn, Moorhead; two daughters, Joyce (Pete) Bouton-Ellingson, Detroit Lakes, MN, and Gloria Carlson, Moorhead, who is handicapped and to whom Ralph devoted himself to care for; a granddaughter, Tami (Rick) Olsen, Moorhead; and five great-grandchildren, Jack Steen, Taylor, Dylan and Ciara Olsen, and Travis Bouton.
Visitation: One hour before the funeral service.
Funeral service: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 2 PM, Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead, Minnesota
Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, ND
