Muriel N. Morton, age 85, of Carrington, ND, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Eventide at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo, ND, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, while surrounded by her family.

Muriel Nathalie Thompson was born on February 11, 1929, in Bottineau, ND, the daughter of Herbert and Myrtle (Olson) Thompson. She attended country school in Starbuck Township, graduating from Bottineau High School in 1947. Muriel attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated with majors in Socio-Psychology and History and a minor in Education in 1951. She taught school in Ayr and Webster, ND.

On August 23, 1953, Muriel was united in marriage to Donald Morton at Mouse River Lutheran Church near Landa, ND. They lived in Devils Lake, ND, before moving to Carrington, her home for 50 years and where they raised their two daughters. Muriel was a substitute teacher in the Carrington School District for many years, and they owned and operated Carrington Drug Store until their retirement in 1995. Donald died on January 29, 1997.

She enjoyed many hobbies including music, sewing, flower gardening, collecting antiques, and refinishing furniture. She mastered the Norwegian art of Rosemaling, creating many beautiful works of art. Muriel was an active member and officer in the Carrington-New Rockford Music Club, and Carrington Health Center Auxiliary. She was also an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was involved in many activities including singing in the church choir, holding office on the church council and in the women’s circle, and teaching and overseeing Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. In 2007, Muriel moved to Eventide at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo.

Muriel’s greatest love was her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Muriel is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Daniel) Hull and Debra (Drue) Haarsager, both of Fargo, ND; four grandchildren, Eric Hull, Justin (Jourdan) Hull, Ashley Hull, and Andrew Haarsager; and two sisters-in-law, Margaret Hedin, Willmar, MN, and Jean (David) Beach, Grand Forks, ND.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Donald; and one brother, Dale Thompson.

Family suggests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church or Carrington Cemetery.

The family of Muriel N. Morton gratefully acknowledges your attendance and many kind expressions of sympathy during their time of loss and invites you to join them for lunch and fellowship immediately following the service at the church.

PRAYER SERVICE: Monday at 7:00PM in Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND

FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 10:30 AM

INTERMENT: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND