Dorothy  Nelson Haugen  May 20 1924  May 04 2020

Dorothy Nelson Haugen May 20 1924 May 04 2020

May 20 1924 May 04 2020
Dorothy’s Obituary Dorothy M. Nelson, 95 of Waconia MN formerly of Devils Lake ND passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020 at New Perspectives. Dorothy Mae Haugen, daughter of Christ & Anna (Clifton) Haugen, was born on May 20, 1924, in Maddock, ND. She was a baptized and confirmed member of North Viking Church in Maddock, ND. In school, she rose to the top and graduated Valedictorian of her class. In her speech to the graduating Class of 1942, she addressed patriotism and standing together – a message still on point today. In 1946, Dorothy and Irvin eloped to Montana. Most of their married life was spent at Sully’s Hill National Game Preserve where Irvin was a Game Warden. Two children, Darryl and Luanne arrived in the years that followed. Dorothy kept a garden worth envying, and her skills in sewing and handicrafts like Hardanger were exquisite. She also worked as a secretary and was an active member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church, serving on the Altar Guild. After 66 years of marriage, Irvin passed and Dorothy was moved from Devils Lake, ND to Waconia, MN, to be closer to her son. For the local extended family and friends in ND, this was a sad change, but this proved to be a gift to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They were able to share more time together, and Dorothy could take part in many special occasions. During this COVID time, family was not able to be with her during her last days or moments, but she was with a kind caregiver when she passed at New Perpectives, her residence, on May 4, 2020. She is survived by son, Darryl Nelson and his wife, Nancy, of Chaska, MN, and daughter Luanne, and her husband Duane Erickson of Natchez, MS.; four grandchildren, Nicole (Chris) Rasmussen of Chaska, MN, Brady (Amanda) Nelson of Denver, CO and Nicholas (Stephanie) Erickson of New Prague, MN and Adam Erickson (Amanda) of Fargo, ND; eight greatgrandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Anna, Catherine, and Jayden, Maura, Morgan, and Devin; sister-in-law Dorothy Nelson of Bismarck; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Irvin, her parents, and sister Mildred and brothers, Leslie, Marvin, and Milton. Memorials to your local food shelf would be greatly appreciated Read More

Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Dorothy Nelson Haugen May 20 1924 May 04 2020.

Gilbertson Funeral Home Inc

Death notice for the town of: Devils Lake, state: North Dakota

death notice Dorothy Nelson Haugen May 20 1924 May 04 2020

obituary notice Dorothy Nelson Haugen May 20 1924 May 04 2020

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