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Vivian Field
Vivian "Viv" Arthur Field, 94, of Fergus Falls died Aug. 27, 2004, in Columbia, Mo.
He was born May 2, 1910, in Pelican Rapids to Ole and Hannah (Holman) Field. As a teenager he moved to Fergus Falls, where he resided the rest of his life.
Throughout his life, he was an entrepreneur, starting in boyhood selling frogs for spending money. As a young man, he established Shell Oil Station on Lincoln and Vine, where he later added a caf/.
On May 6, 1932, he married
his sweetheart, Fern F. Lambert, in Oakes, N.D., and they were happily married
for 60 years.
After a stint of doing defense work, he started Field Machine, where he sold auto parts and rebuilt engines when new vehicles were difficult to obtain following World War II. As needs changed, and the business expanded, it changed form of operation and eventually became Fleet Wholesale Supply.
He and his associates established The Wheat Belt Buying Group Association, and he later partnered with The Mid States Buying Group to provide a varied line of products at reasonable prices to the farm community. Stewart Mills Sr. and Sons of Brainerd, Minn., owners of Mills Fleet Farm, joined him and later bought his shares. He maintained a close relationship and active interest in the company.
He was also instrumental in establishing Skyvision, Inc., along with three of his children. He actively participated in its operation until his death.
He built numerous homes, apartments, business buildings, assisted in the development of several other successful businesses and helped in the construction of three churches. He was a founding member of Community Bible Church and served on the Board of Elders. Other than Viv's passion for Jesus, and his family, he loved the outdoors and the activities that came with it. His hunting and fishing experiences, whether in the mountains or the plains, were some of the highlights in his life. Even at the age of 93, he was still climbing deer stands.
He had many friends, and they repeatedly expressed appreciation for the positive influence he had on their lives. He was deeply loved and appreciated by his family. To the very end, he was concerned for the comfort and welfare of his family.
He is survived by five children: daughter, Arlene (Robert) Ledbetter of Columbia, Mo., son, Richard (Beverly) Field of Fergus Falls, son Eugene (Linda) Field of Fergus Falls, daughter, Marlene (Douglas) Thompson of Springfield, Mo., and son David of Elbow Lake; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandsons.
He will be deeply missed, but we rejoice with him as he joins our mother, family and friends in heaven with Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Fern, who died in 1992; parents; sisters, Mabel Lambert, Ella Stortroen and Alma Fjeld, who died at the age of eight; brothers: Chester and Ernest and Oscar Field, who died in childbirth.
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home
Service: 1 p.m. Wednesday at Community Bible Church of Fergus Falls
Clergy: Revs. Patrick Herzog and Greg Permann
Burial: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Fergus Falls
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Ernest Larson
Ernest "Ernie" Duane Larson, 80, of Rothsay died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, under hospice care at his home in Rothsay.
He was born May 24, 1924, in Hawley, to Jentoft Hagen and Lillian Louise (Olson) Larson. He grew up and attended school in the Lake Park area. From 1944 to 1946, he served in the United States Navy during World War II, serving as Boatswain's Mate II Class on the U.S.S. Bergen. After his honorable discharge from the service, he returned to Lake Park.
In 1946, he married
Irene Anderson. The couple had one daughter, Linda. Irene passed away in 1947. On May 6, 1949, he married
Inez Esther Anderson in Lysne Lutheran Church of Hawley. They had two sons, Michael and Robert.
He worked as a Ford Mechanic in Hawley and in Portland, Ore. He also farmed in the Lake Park and Hitterdal area. Later, he owned and operated an auto shop in Hitterdal and Lake Park, retiring in 1990. After retirement, he was a custodian for the Eksjo Lutheran Church by Lake Park. The couple moved to Rothsay in 2001.
He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Rothsay, the American Legion Post No. 0181 of Lake Park and an active member of the W.M.S.T.R in Rollag, Minn.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Inez of Rothsay; daughter, Linda Jones of Fergus Falls; son, Robert (Julie) of Rothsay; a daughter-in-law, DeAnne of Cyrus, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Norman and Alice Madson; and two brothers, Walter (EuDell) and Charles (Bernie). Also surviving are nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael; brother, Albert; and one son-in-law, Wayne J. Jones.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal.
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday at Hamar Lutheran Church of Rothsay
Clergy: Revs. Michael Sohl and D. Josh Nelson
Burial: Eksjo cemetery of Lake Park
Funeral Home: Grina Funeral Home of Rothsay.
Avis Schuler
Avis Leone Schuler, 77, Grand Forks, N.D., died Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, at home.
Avis Leone Kelley was born Nov. 6, 1926, to Carl and Lillie (Carlson) Kelley in Fordville, ND. She attended school in Fordville and later moved to Grand Forks in the early 1940's. She met Donald R. Schuler, and they were married
Jan. 26, 1948, in Grand Forks. Donald preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1978.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxillary and the Calvary Lutheran Church. As an avid Twins fan, she rarely missed a game. She also had a love/hate relationship with Bingo. She loved spending time with her family who enjoyed her infamous brownies. She will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Her family meant the world to her.
She is survived by her daughters: Pam (Steve) Coss, Grand Forks, Paula (Kevin) Monson, Plymouth, Patty (Jim) DeMets, Eden Prairie, and Polly (Dave) Laugen, Maple Grove; sons: Gary (Shawna), Fergus Falls, Ralph (Connie), Rapid City, S.D., Steve (Sue), Marion, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sisters: Yvonne (Al) Krueger, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Betty (Allen) Ruzicka, Fordville; brother, Maynard (Alma), Hillsboro; sister-in-law, Elaine (Mrs. Carl Jr.) Kelley, Grand Forks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Arnold, Carl Jr.; sisters Laverne, Edith, Dolores, Lorraine, Doris and Corinne.
Visitation: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service in Gregory J. Norman Funeral Chapel - Norman Funeral Home, S. Washington St., Grand Forks, and one hour before services in the church
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday in Calvary Lutheran Church, Grand Forks
Burial: Sunnywood Gardens cemetery, Grand Forks
Chris Grefsrud
Chris Thomas Grefsrud, 52, Delano, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2004.
He was bron March 1, 1952, to Cyril and Edna (Anderson) Grefsrud in Pelican Rapids. He was employed as a pilot for Bemidji Aviation.
He is survived by his wife, Verginia; sons, Jeremy and Nathn; parents, Cyril and Edna Grefsrud; brothers, Karl and Lynna Grefsrud, Jon and Linda Grefsrud; Mark and Juky Grefsrud; sister, Karen and Ken Swanson; mother-in-law, Mary Kay Johnson; and ten nieces and nephews.
Service: Friday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home
Clergy: Rev. Michael Miller
Burial: St. Mary's cemetery, Waverly, Minn.
Funeral Home: Iten Funeral Chapel, Delano
Azora Colness
Azora C. Colness, 87, of Rothsay died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004, at her home.
She was born Feb., 15, 1917, in Rothsay, to Carl and Alma (Skugrud) Jensen. She was baptized and confirmed at Hamar Lutheran Church in Rothsay. She grew up and graduated from high school in Rothsay.
On June 18, 1947, she married
Lester Colness. The couple made their home in Rothsay. She was employed at the post office in Rothsay for 29 years. She was a member of Hamar Lutheran Church, American Legion and Rothsay Senior Citizens.
She is survived by one son, Dean (Rosemary) Colness of Sycamore, Ill.; granddaughter, Carla (William) Phillips and their children, Aaron and Nicole; grandson, Kelly (Kimberly) Colness and their children, Kyle, Kayla, Kelsey and Kendall all of Sycamore, Ill.; two sisters, Rhodell Jensen of Rothsay and LaVonne (John) Curtin of Michigan. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preced in deathby her parents; husband, Lester, who died in 1991; five brothers; and five sisters.
Visitation: 5 to 7 Friday at the funeral home and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 1 p.m. Saturday at Hamar Lutheran Church, Rothsay
Clergy: Revs. Michael Sohl and D. Josh Nelson
Burial: Hamar cemetery, Rothsay
Funeral Home: Grina Funeral Home, Rothsay
Mildred Nordby
Mildred Nordby, 88, Elbow Lake, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Johnsons' Homes Plus, Barrett. She was born Sept. 11, 1916, to Ingebrecht and Mathilda (Nordin) Berg in Hoffman. She was baptized and confirmed in the Bethel Lutheran Church and graduated from the Hoffman High School in 1933. She worked as a telephone operator and at the local drug store in Hoffman, as well as with the family dray business.
On Feb. 9, 1947, she married
Clifford Nordby and moved to the Nordby family homestead in Delaware Township of Grant County. She was an active partner with her husband on their dairy and grain farm. She also worked at Hanson Drug in Elbow Lake.
An active member of the community and of United Lutheran Church, she belonged to the Church Circle, Ladies Aid, Homemakers, local bowling league and volunteered for the Blood Bank. With her quiet, kind spirit she cultivated many friendships. She especially treasured her role as grandmother.
After her husbands' death in 1994, she continued to live on the family farm. In 2001, she moved to the Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake where she found many dear friends and card partners.
She is survived by her daughters, Colleen (Stephen) Shogren of Eagan, Minn., and Caren (Serafin Aldea) Nordby of Soria, Spain; son, Jerome (Patti) Nordby of Elbow Lake; grandchildren, Amanda and Tyler Nordby and Erika and Rebeca Aldea; nieces, Renee (Harold) Mohagen and Pam (Larry) Schmitt.
In addition to her husband, Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her sister; and brother-in-law, Vivian and H. B. Johnson; and her brother and sister-in-law, Ingemar and Lillian Berg.
Visitation: Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home and at the church one hour before services Sunday
Service: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, at United Lutheran Church, Elbow Lake
Clergy: Rev. Paul Grothe
Burial: Union cemetery, Elbow Lake
Funeral Home: Erickson-Smith Funeral Home, Elbow Lake
