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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Frances Gudvangen
Frances
Gudvangen
Dec 18, 1938 — Jan 11, 2015
Frances Gudvangen's Obituary
Frances "Franny" Victoria Gudvangen, 76, Fertile, MN, died on Sunday, January 11, 2015, surrounded by her family at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN.
She was born on December 18, 1938, to Amund and Dora (Johnson) Larson at home in Garden Twp., rural Fertile. Franny attended Willow Creek Rural School and graduated from the Fertile High School in 1957.
On June 16, 1957, Frances was united in marriage to Wilbur Gudvangen at Faaberg Lutheran Church Rindal, MN. Franny was a busy mother for many years, caring for their seven children. In 1974, she began working at Lee's Nursery seasonally; and in the mid 1990's, Franny became a fulltime employee. She went back to seasonal work in the mid 2000's and retired in 2009. Franny was a longtime and faithful member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church, where she was involved with Ladies Aid and circles.
Her children have fond memories of the wonderful baking Franny created: breads, donuts, sugar cookies, rolls, cakes and pies, as well as homemade vegetable soup and potato dumplings. Her easy going and adventurous spirit allowed her to enjoy many kinds of activities: camping with the family at Norway Beach Camp Ground, large family meals, and daily journaling. Franny loved her grandchildren and cared for them often. She sacrificially gave of herself to her family and friends creating a wonderful example for all who knew her.
Franny is survived by her husband, Wilbur, Fertile, MN; six children: Melinda "Lindy" (Donald) Fuglseth, Fertile, MN; Dean (Diana), Fertile; Diane (Kevin) Bjorneby, Warroad, MN; Sheila (Larry) Bouffleur, Mentor, MN; Karen (Kevin) Jadeke, Mentor, MN; and Jody (Denise), Fertile, MN; one son-in-law: Emil (Kelly) Belen, Detroit Lakes, MN; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Maynard (Elaine) Larson, Fertile, MN; brother-in-law: Maynard (Adrienne) Gudvangen, FL; and sister-in-law, Doris Michaels, Fertile; several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Gail Belen, three brothers: Arthur, Harley, and Armen, and two sisters: Stella Berhow and Norma Monson.
Funeral services will be on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10:30 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 5-7 PM at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Burial will be in the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, MN.
She was born on December 18, 1938, to Amund and Dora (Johnson) Larson at home in Garden Twp., rural Fertile. Franny attended Willow Creek Rural School and graduated from the Fertile High School in 1957.
On June 16, 1957, Frances was united in marriage to Wilbur Gudvangen at Faaberg Lutheran Church Rindal, MN. Franny was a busy mother for many years, caring for their seven children. In 1974, she began working at Lee's Nursery seasonally; and in the mid 1990's, Franny became a fulltime employee. She went back to seasonal work in the mid 2000's and retired in 2009. Franny was a longtime and faithful member of Maple Lake Lutheran Church, where she was involved with Ladies Aid and circles.
Her children have fond memories of the wonderful baking Franny created: breads, donuts, sugar cookies, rolls, cakes and pies, as well as homemade vegetable soup and potato dumplings. Her easy going and adventurous spirit allowed her to enjoy many kinds of activities: camping with the family at Norway Beach Camp Ground, large family meals, and daily journaling. Franny loved her grandchildren and cared for them often. She sacrificially gave of herself to her family and friends creating a wonderful example for all who knew her.
Franny is survived by her husband, Wilbur, Fertile, MN; six children: Melinda "Lindy" (Donald) Fuglseth, Fertile, MN; Dean (Diana), Fertile; Diane (Kevin) Bjorneby, Warroad, MN; Sheila (Larry) Bouffleur, Mentor, MN; Karen (Kevin) Jadeke, Mentor, MN; and Jody (Denise), Fertile, MN; one son-in-law: Emil (Kelly) Belen, Detroit Lakes, MN; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; one brother, Maynard (Elaine) Larson, Fertile, MN; brother-in-law: Maynard (Adrienne) Gudvangen, FL; and sister-in-law, Doris Michaels, Fertile; several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Gail Belen, three brothers: Arthur, Harley, and Armen, and two sisters: Stella Berhow and Norma Monson.
Funeral services will be on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 10:30 AM in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2015, from 5-7 PM at the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Burial will be in the Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery, rural Fertile, MN.
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