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Doris Ryan/Jordan
Doris Ryan/Jordan, 92, of New Rockford, ND, died peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Carrington Health Center in Carrington, ND. Doris Leverne Nelson was born on January 1, 1924, in Valhalla Township, Section 30, (at Francis place) near Bremen, ND. The daughter of Charles and Josephine Nelson, Doris was the second of seven siblings: Victor, Clayton, Harley, Alerene, Vennoy, Eldon, and Byron. She was raised and attended school in the Bremen area. She married Ermin Ryan on March 6, 1943 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Bremen. From this union came seven children: Richard, Teresa, Tom, Willie, Ronald, Cathy, and Roger. Together, they lived and raised their children on the family farm near Bremen, ND. On July 7, 1964, Ermin passed away. Doris continued operating the family farm. On November 22, 1966, she married Arthur Jordan at New Rockford, and later went to work at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd for many years. Art passed away on February 18, 1999. Doris loved living in the country, gardening, canning, and the “farm life”. She spent many winters in Colorado with her daughters and their families and enjoyed time with her grandchildren. Doris lived at numerous addresses in the New Rockford area - she definitely enjoyed change! Doris is survived by her children, Richard (Vicki) Ryan, Thomas (Kathy) Ryan, both of New Rockford, Teresa (Harry) Lewis, Longmont, CO, Wilfrid (Pat) Ryan, Ambridge, PA, Ronald (Chris) Ryan, Leavenworth, KS, Cathleen (Halvorson) Ryan, Longmont, CO, Roger (Deanna) Ryan, Stillwater, MN; her stepchildren, Lois (Leonard) Jacobson, New Rockford, Sandra (Ronald) Mehlhoff, Minot, Carolyn (Jerry) Feist, Grand Forks, Arthur (Annette) Jordan, Howard Lake, MN, her brothers Eldon Nelson, New Rockford, Byron Nelson, West Fargo; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Josie Nelson; her husbands, Ermin Ryan and Arthur Jordan; her grandchildren, Lindsey Halvorson, Keaton Halvorson, Wesley Hammel, Preston Jordan; great-grandson Levi Ryan; brothers, Harley, Clayton, and Victor Nelson; sisters, Vennoy Stokke, Alerene Hoffman; and stepchildren Verna Olson and Bert Jordan.
ROSARY & VIGIL SERVICE: Sunday, Rosary at 7PM, Vigil Service at 7:30PM, Evans Funeral Home, NR MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: St. John's Catholic Church, New Rockford DATE AND TIME: Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10:30AM BURIAL: St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, rural Bremen, ND |
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Name: Diane Andrade
Date: 10/28/16
Message: Sorry for your loss I did not know she had past , She was such a joy to see her come to the Bird Dawg cafe , Always smiling and a pleasure to talk to She will be missed in New Rockford.
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Name: Rhonda Dauenhauer
Date: 9-22-16
Message: So sorry for your loss. Doris was such a wonderful, caring lady. She will be missed by many. Cannot remember a day I did not see that lady smile! Thoughts and prayers to the family.
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Name: Leslie (Roemmich) Unger
Date: Sept. 19, 2016
Message: Thoughts and prayers for the Ryan/Jordan Family.Remembering spending time out at the farm while growing up with her and the family and also visiting with her though out the years when we come back to ND to visit my folks
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Name: Cheryl & Bob Janzen
Date: 9/18/2016
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. She was such a caring , kind person. She raised a wonderful close family. I loved her like my own mother. Her stories of being on the farm were the best! She will be missed. What a kind and gentle soul. I'm sure she's visiting with Viola Erdelbrock and the rest of her family in heaven right now & watching over us all. God Bless!
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Name: Shannon
Date: 09/16/2016
Message: What a wonderful lady, so kind and so patient (even when a young new waitress messed up her order). Thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family, may your memories bring you comfort at this time.
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Name: Barb Huber
Date: 9/16/2015
Message: Doris was such a wonderful person. She will be missed by all. I remember visiting her in New Rockford and when we were all helping with Penny's wedding. Prayers to all of family.
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Name: Deb Hoffman
Date: 09/16/2016
Message: I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful, loving and giving soul she was. She will forever shine down on us all. You all have a very special angel guiding you daily. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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