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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Marjorie Louella Howes
Marjorie Louella
Howes
Mar 3, 1931 — Apr 4, 2015
Marjorie Louella Howes' Obituary
Marjorie "Margie" LouElla Howes, 84, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015, at the Fair Meadow Nursing Home, Fertile, MN. She was born on March 3, 1931, to Leonard and Florence (Plante) Solie, north of Fertile, MN. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Margie attended country school near her home, and following her schooling, she worked on the family farm. As she grew older, Margie worked as a waitress in Fertile.
On May 1, 1954, Marjorie was united in marriage to Vernon Howes, from Fosston, MN, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile. After their marriage they moved to Hibbing, MN, and from there to Wadena, MN. In 1961, they returned to Fertile and purchased "Margie's Café". Eventually they moved to Montana—first to Great Falls and then Helena. While in Great Falls, Margie and Vernon adopted Terry Scott and Tracy Lynn into their family. In 1971, they returned to Fertile to raise their children. In 1979, Margie and Vernon opened their home to Shelby Saleh, a foreign exchange student from Jakarta, Indonesia. They moved to Fertile in 2000. Vernon passed away in 2001 and Terry passed away 2005.
Margie enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. Visiting with others and sharing her ideas came naturally to her. She took great pride in her gardens, canning and sewing for others. She was devoted to her family, both her immediate family and extended.
Margie is survived by one daughter, Tracy Howes, Fertile; one daughter-in-law, Wendy Howes, Fargo, ND; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Walter and Willard (Donna), both of Fertile; two sisters, Vanna (Roger) Raaen and LaVonne (Merlin) Raaen, both of Fertile; many nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces; one foreign exchange student/son, Shelby Saleh and family, Indonesia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; son, Terry; one brother, Vernon Solie; and three sisters: Donna Jensrud, Doris Jensrud, and Madeline Jagol.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 11 AM the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 10, 2015, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
On May 1, 1954, Marjorie was united in marriage to Vernon Howes, from Fosston, MN, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile. After their marriage they moved to Hibbing, MN, and from there to Wadena, MN. In 1961, they returned to Fertile and purchased "Margie's Café". Eventually they moved to Montana—first to Great Falls and then Helena. While in Great Falls, Margie and Vernon adopted Terry Scott and Tracy Lynn into their family. In 1971, they returned to Fertile to raise their children. In 1979, Margie and Vernon opened their home to Shelby Saleh, a foreign exchange student from Jakarta, Indonesia. They moved to Fertile in 2000. Vernon passed away in 2001 and Terry passed away 2005.
Margie enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. Visiting with others and sharing her ideas came naturally to her. She took great pride in her gardens, canning and sewing for others. She was devoted to her family, both her immediate family and extended.
Margie is survived by one daughter, Tracy Howes, Fertile; one daughter-in-law, Wendy Howes, Fargo, ND; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Walter and Willard (Donna), both of Fertile; two sisters, Vanna (Roger) Raaen and LaVonne (Merlin) Raaen, both of Fertile; many nephews, nieces and great-nephews and nieces; one foreign exchange student/son, Shelby Saleh and family, Indonesia. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; son, Terry; one brother, Vernon Solie; and three sisters: Donna Jensrud, Doris Jensrud, and Madeline Jagol.
Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at 11 AM the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Visitation will be on Friday, April 10, 2015, from 5-7 PM with a prayer service at 6:30 PM, in the Concordia Lutheran Church, Fertile, MN.
Burial will be in the Concordia Lutheran Cemetery, Fertile, MN.
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