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Elsie Schroeder
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Elsie V. Schroeder, age 87, of Carrington, ND, died Monday, May 18, 2015, at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. Elsie was born on September 17th, 1927, to Ole and Vivian (Harding) Holland at the old Carrington Hospital. She grew up on the family farm and attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Carrington High School. While attending high school, Elsie worker at the J.C. Penney Store. After graduation, she was employed as a clerk and bookkeeper by the Foster County State Bank in Carrington. Elsie later worked at different department stores in Carrington for 20 years, and then was employed at Golden Acres Manor in Carrington for 10 years. On November 19, 1948, Elsie was united in marriage to Paul Schroeder at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington. Together, they lived and raised their family on the Schroeder homestead family farm for 60 years, until the time of Paul’s death in 2009. Elsie moved to Carrington in 2011.
Elsie was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Carrington. For over 30 years she served as an Aid Association Officer for Lutherans in Branch 647. She was a lifetime member of the Carrington Health Center Auxiliary, also having held membership with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Kelly Creek Homemakers Club. Elsie enjoyed baking and embroidery; while always ready to give a helping hand on the farm. She is survived by her daughter, LuAnn (Martin) Sjursen, Tucson, AZ; daughter-in-law, Candice (Clark) Schroeder; and five grandchildren; Timothy Schroeder, Carrington, Rachel Schroeder, Jamestown, Anne Marie Sjursen-Guerrero (Carlo), Phoenix, AZ, Kari Sjursen, Tucson, Ryan Sjursen, Tucson; one brother, Orville Holland, Carrington; one sister-in-law, Lorraine Schroeder, Carrington; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; their son, Larry; and her parents Ole and Vivian Holland. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Golden Acres Manor Foundation, or Carrington Cemetery Association. FUNERAL SERVICE: Grace Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 10:00AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
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Name: Cheryl Wold
Date: June 3, 2015
Message: Schroeder Family,
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Elsie. We always enjoyed visiting with her at church. She always had so much energy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Daniel, Cheryl, Julia and Jordan Wold
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Name: Sheila (Malinski) Foos
Date: 5/22/15
Message: Dear LuAnn and other relatives of Elsie - We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing away. She was a wonderful friend and lovely person to share part of life's journey with. With sincere sympathy... Adam and LaVern Malinski of Carrington, ND.
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Name: Tanya Cain
Date: 5/23/15
Message: My thoughts and prayers are with you today LuAnn. Elsie was a one of a kind who touched a great day of people. Love always.
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Name: Rolland & Deanna Topp
Date: 5/21/2015
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God keep you all in his loving arms.
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Name: Virgil F Nevland
Date: May 21 2015
Message: Sending my condolences to the family of Elsie, a special lady.
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Name: Carl & Sheila Robinson
Date: May 21, 2015
Message: Always enjoyed visiting with Paul and Elsie. They always made a person feel better! Also, the meals Elsie would cook were always incredible!! Rest in peace!!
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Name: Mavis Randklev
Date: May 20,2015
Message: LuAnn, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I so enjoyed getting to know your mom these past few years. God's blessings.
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Name: Karen Geiger
Date: 5/20/15
Message: So many memories of my beloved cousin. Rest in peace, prayers to all the family.
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Name: Darvin Randklev
Date: 05-19-2015
Message: Rest in peace and prayers for the schroeder family
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Name: LuVerne & Charmaine Albrecht
Date: 05/20/2015
Message: Our thoughts and prays are with you, we always enjoyed Elsie. We can't believe she passed so quickly. Hope to see you soon.
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Name: Gary Topp
Date: May 19, 2015
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schroeder Family, in this great time of Need. God's Blessings to all. See you soon.
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