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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Judith Sandness
Judith
Sandness
Mar 6, 1939 — Oct 26, 2015
Fertile
Judith Sandness' Obituary
Judith "Judy" Ann Sandness, 76, Fertile, MN, died October 26, 2015, at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.
She was born on March 6, 1939, to Arthur and Hilma (Gredvig) Rongen at home in Garfield Township, rural Fertile. Judy was baptized and confirm at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, where she was a lifelong member. She attended Lone Oak Country School and the Fertile High School.
On December 1, 1956, Judy was united in marriage to Marlyn Sandness at Little Norway Lutheran Church. They were blessed with four wonderful children—Mark, Lionel, Dione, and Melissa. Early on in their marriage, Judy babysat for area families. They lived in Perham, MN from 1960-1965. Judy worked as a Tupperware and Avon Saleswoman. She was employed by Fair Meadow Nursing Home in the Activities Department for several years. Her sewing skills were used at Anderson Fabrics and Marlo's Furniture and Fabric both of Crookston, MN. In 1975 to 1983, Judy and Marlyn owned and operated Sandness Gas Station and Auto Sales. Judy always stayed busy in the community and church, as well as at home.
Judy's family, both immediate and extended, meant the world to her. Birthdays, holidays, special occasions or just because, family was always welcome at their home. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and sewing. As a family they travelled to various places in the United States, sleeping in tents or the car along the way. In the past years, Judy was privileged to experience a couple of Cruises. She was a Cub Scout Leader and an active member of Little Norway Ladies Aid. Spending time with Marlyn traveling to Flea Markets was also an activity she enjoyed. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly loved by Judy.
Judy is survived by her husband, Marlyn, Fertile; two sons, Mark (Becky) and Lionel (Theresa), both of Fertile; two daughters, Dione Rasmussen, Fertile; and Melissa (Kenneth Jr.) Sargent, Ada, MN; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Marlys Lee, and three brothers, Arvid, Charles and Douglas.
Funeral Service: 11:00am, Monday, Nov. 2nd at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN.
Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 1st from 5-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm at the Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN.
Burial: Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery
She was born on March 6, 1939, to Arthur and Hilma (Gredvig) Rongen at home in Garfield Township, rural Fertile. Judy was baptized and confirm at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, where she was a lifelong member. She attended Lone Oak Country School and the Fertile High School.
On December 1, 1956, Judy was united in marriage to Marlyn Sandness at Little Norway Lutheran Church. They were blessed with four wonderful children—Mark, Lionel, Dione, and Melissa. Early on in their marriage, Judy babysat for area families. They lived in Perham, MN from 1960-1965. Judy worked as a Tupperware and Avon Saleswoman. She was employed by Fair Meadow Nursing Home in the Activities Department for several years. Her sewing skills were used at Anderson Fabrics and Marlo's Furniture and Fabric both of Crookston, MN. In 1975 to 1983, Judy and Marlyn owned and operated Sandness Gas Station and Auto Sales. Judy always stayed busy in the community and church, as well as at home.
Judy's family, both immediate and extended, meant the world to her. Birthdays, holidays, special occasions or just because, family was always welcome at their home. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and sewing. As a family they travelled to various places in the United States, sleeping in tents or the car along the way. In the past years, Judy was privileged to experience a couple of Cruises. She was a Cub Scout Leader and an active member of Little Norway Ladies Aid. Spending time with Marlyn traveling to Flea Markets was also an activity she enjoyed. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were truly loved by Judy.
Judy is survived by her husband, Marlyn, Fertile; two sons, Mark (Becky) and Lionel (Theresa), both of Fertile; two daughters, Dione Rasmussen, Fertile; and Melissa (Kenneth Jr.) Sargent, Ada, MN; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Marlys Lee, and three brothers, Arvid, Charles and Douglas.
Funeral Service: 11:00am, Monday, Nov. 2nd at Little Norway Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN.
Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 1st from 5-7pm with a Prayer Service at 6:30pm at the Erikson-Vik-Ganje Funeral Home, Fertile, MN.
Burial: Little Norway Lutheran Cemetery
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