Corliss Gudmundson
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Corliss Gudmundson, age 83, of Carrington, ND, died on March 25, 2014, in Carrington, ND. Corliss Jean Johnson was born May 11, 1930, in Walhalla, ND; a daughter born to Wilfred B. Johnson and Gudrun (Johannson) Johnson. She attended rural school and Cavalier High School, where she graduated in 1948. She was united in marriage to Leland Gudmundson on November 5, 1948 at Hallson, ND. She worked as a cook at Gardar, Edinburg & Crystal, ND, before moving to Carrington in June 1970. Corliss was a bookkeeper at Tractor Supply Company in 1971, until going to work at First National Bank 1972 thru February 1980. She worked for FDIC from February 1980 to March 1982, then at Foster County Social Services from June 1982 until her retirement on July 31, 1995. Corliss was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, where she served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Girls State Chairman and Membership Chairman, District 4 President 2006-2008 for Legion Auxiliary and she was proud of the fact that she had attended the first Girl’s State held in ND. She was also a member of Carrington Golf Club, and Women’s Bowling League, serving as President, and Vice President for several years. Corliss was a volunteer at Carrington Health Center and a member of the CHC Auxiliary, and a member Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by 3 sons, Lee (Rosey) Gudmundson, Kearney, NE, Brent Gudmundson, Carrington, Lynn (Jackie) Gudmundson, Clear Lake, SD; 3 daughters, Claudia (Douglas) MacKenzie, St. Paul, MN, Brenda (Rick) Buckner, Pittsburg, KS, Cathy (Thomas) Falkowski, Rogers, MN; 11 grandchildren, Wendy Starzec, Amy Johnson, Erin Hausermann, Jessica Bryant, Alecia Schreckenberg, Ryan Buckner, Kalah Enninga, Britta Falkowski, Emily Falkowski, Joshua Gudmundson, Dillon Gudmundson; 16 great-grandchildren, Maci Collins, Emma Collins, Jilian Collins, Maleigha Johnson, Blayne Johnson, Turner Johnson, Ian Hausermann, Declan Hausermann, Kirkland Engels, Zackery Engels, Kason Bryant, Kyler Bryant, Maddox Bryant, Carson Schreckenberg, Jaelyn Schreckenberg, and Addison Schreckenberg; 3 brothers, Arni Johnson, Cavalier, ND, Stephen (Rita) Johnson, Martinez, CA, Don (Judy) Johnson, Cavalier, ND; 2 sisters, Kay (Bob) Olson, Glasston, ND, and Ruth (Ken) Nielson, Lindstrom, MN. Corliss was preceded in death by her parents Wilfred and Gudrun Johnson; her husband Leland; a brother Bennie; and sisters-in-law, Dolores Johnson and Lillian Johnson. PRAYER SERVICE: Sunday at 7:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, March 31, 2014, at 10:30 AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND |
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Name: Marie Byron Simundson
Date: 03/31/14
Message: I was very sad to read of Corliss's passing. I have known her all my life and her family and mine were neighbors for years. I was privileged to see her a few times theese past years at funerals and also a couple of get togethers that the community women from the Hallson & Svold area started. Leland and Corliss were excellant dancers and I enjoyed seeimg them at dances years ago. Sympathy to all her family and friends. She was always such a smiley person and full of fun. I intended to come to her service but with the weather conditions as they are that won't be possible. Again sympathy to all and we all know she will be missed. Love to all, Marie Byron Simundson
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Name: Juli Olson-Olufson
Date: March 31, 2014
Message: So sad to hear the news about Auntie Corliss. She was such a fun lady, always made me laugh. I wish we could make it up for the funeral, but our thoughts are with everyone! Love you all Juli and Ryan
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Name: Steve and Judy Smardo
Date: 3-30-14
Message: Our sincere condolences to the entire Gudmundson Family especially our dear friends Brenda and Rick Buckner. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Name: Charmaine Albrecht
Date: March 30, 2014
Message: We were so hear about your mom, she was a very nice lady. We can't make the funeral but our thoughts will be your whole family. Your mom and SEVERAL OTHER LADIES GOLF MANY TIMES ON Thursday. Our sincere sympathy to the family.
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Name: Lisa and Mitch Nelson family
Date: 3-30-14
Message: I am so sorry to hear about Great Aunt Corliss passing. She was always so full of energy and happy whenever I saw her. I am unable to make it to the service or funeral but I am thinking of all of her family! Hugs to all!!
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Name: Rita (Monson) Mielke
Date: Mar 30, '14
Message: My sympathy. I remember Corliss so fondly. I was a high school student in Edinburg in the late '50's & 60's. I helped Corliss in the school kitchen. She was always so happy. I visited with her a few years back when we attended church in Carrington as Pastor Bruce is a friend. You are in our prayers. Chuck & Rita Mielke
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Name: Sue Walen
Date: 3/29/14
Message: Hello to all of you,
So sorry to hear about my cousin Corliss passing away. So glad we drove to Bob and Kay's last 4th of July from Washington. Had a great visit with her and Brent. You are all in my prayers and may the Lord pour his Grace and Love over all of you. I know she loved all of her family. Blessings to you, Susie
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Name: Alice O'Toole Poehls
Date: March 29, 2014
Message: Lee and Claudia,
I happened to see that your mother passed and I wanted to let you know that even though it has probably been nearly 50 years since I saw her, I remember her well. She was joyful. She smiled and laughed. When I was a young girl in Crystal, I always felt special when our paths crossed at the store or the post office because she was kind and interested in "the kids." Just wanted to let you know that your mom was one of my favorite moms when we were young. My sympathy to you and your families***
Name: Harold & Elsie Goldsmith
Date: 3/29/14
Message: Dear Family, It was with a sad heart we read about the death of Corliss. She was an American Legion and Auxiliary friend for many years. She was an excellent ALA District 4 President years ago. Corliss was always ready to help where needed, always a smile for people and a great friend to all who knew her. She will be missed. Our sympathy to all her family.
Bud & Elsie, Streeter, ND
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Name: Gigi Moore
Date: 03-28-14
Message: Sorry to hear of the passing of Corliss. I knew Corliss through the American Legion Aux, I'm a Past Department President of the Aux and a Girls State Board Member, which she was once on. What a wonderful women she was, and her dedication to our Veterans was great. A memorial will be sent to Girls State in her name. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Gigi Moore
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Name: Kristy Johnson Minka
Date: 3/26/14
Message: Hello All,
So sorry to hear of Aunt Corliss, She was blessed with love and wonderful, sisters, brothers, children, grandchildren. Dad is flying back on Friday, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kristy (Johnson) Minka & family
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Name: Misty
Date: 03-27-14
Message: I am so sad to hear of auntie Corliss passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with her kids and her family at this very difficult time. I am not able to make it to the funeral but send many HUGS your way!! ~Lots of Love~