Fern Martinson
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Fern V. Martinson, age 72, of New Rockford, ND, died January 26, 2010, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in New Rockford, ND.
Fern Virginia McNamara was born November 10, 1937, the daughter of Floyd and Susie (Larson) McNamara, at home in Cyree, MN. She was a graduate of West Fargo High School in 1955. She had been involved in many clubs and organizations and was Homecoming Queen in her senior year. Fern went on to business college in Fargo and received secretarial training. She was runner-up Miss West Fargo, and was involved in the church everywhere she lived as Sunday school teacher, and held various board positions. During her life, Fern was active in her community and church and was unfailing in her faith to the end. Fern was married to Morrie L. Martinson in January 31, 1959, in West Fargo, ND. They lived many places across the United States and Fern made many friends. They retired to Bordulac, ND in 1994, where they lived until Morrie died on September 19, 2001. Her survivors include one son; James (Bev) Martinson, New Rockford, ND, two daughters; Susan (Randy) Fryar, Pencil Bluff, AR, Denise (Mitch) Stedman, Carrington, ND, five grandchildren; Shanon & Erick Martinson, Krystina & Kyle Smith, and Destiny Stedman, one sister; Louise (Bill) Kraft, New Rockford, ND, and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Fern was preceded in death by her husband Morrie, her parents Floyd and Susie McNamara.
Date and Time: Monday, February 1, 2010 at 10:30 AM Interment: Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, Robinson, ND (in the Spring)
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Posted Condolences:
Name: Carol Jane Lindberg
Date: 1/28/10
Message: Dear Children of Fern,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I spent much time in my growing up years with Fern and Louise. They would come to our farm to Grandpa and Grandma, Floyd and Mathilda McNamara. My mom would usually prepare a fried chicken dinner for all. We kids would have much fun. Floyd an Susie would invite me to stay with them. I remember Fern especially on her wedding day. I being 6 years younger thought she was the most beautiful bride. I'm sure that you have lots of good memories and will miss her ever so much. May God Bless You. Carol Jane Lindberg, Alamo, TX
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Name: Juanita Jeral
Date: 1/28/2010
Message: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Fern. Gloria Bergstrom, Bonnie Shaw, and myself had been able to visit with Fern when we visited with Irene Bengston at the nursing home. We enjoyed our visits with her and we're glad that we were able to see her as it had been a long time. May God grant you the comfort and strength that you need at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will treasure the memories I have of Fern.
Take Care. Blessed be her memory. A $5.00 memorial is being forwarded to the Lysne Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Just a note: Fern and Louise's dad and our Grandmother were Brother and Sister.
Would have liked to made it to the funeral but with the weather just feel that we don't dare to attempt the drive.
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Name: Kieth & Esther Katsch
Date: Jan. 31, 2010
Message: Dear Jim, Susan, Denise & Family, We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your Mom.
Our hearts go out to you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & may God Bless You & comfort you.
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