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Blanche Stangeland
Blanche Mildred Stangeland, age 93, of Carrington, ND, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Carrington Health Center, Carrington, ND. Blanche was born on December 23, 1920, to Martin and Hannah (Hanson) Rood, in Cooperstown, ND. She attended school in Cooperstown graduating in 1938. On June 24, 1942, she married Norton Stangeland of Fillmore, ND. In 1943, they moved to Seattle, WA, and she worked for the Pacific Water Works Inc. In 1944, they returned to North Dakota and settled in Carrington where she lived the remainder of her years. In Carrington she was the Executive Secretary of the Selective Service for 17 years, and was City Librarian for 25 years. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, having served on the church council and taught Sunday school, and vacation bible school for many years. Blanche was also a member of the Trinity Lutheran Choir for 52 years. She was a widow for 40 years. She was fiercely independent with an indomitable spirit and a wonderful sense of humor. She was always kind and cheerful to everyone she met. She was a wonderful example to her family, even with the difficulties of advancing age. Blanche is survived by a daughter Deborah Lassere of Santa Barbara, CA; a grandson Jed (Alyssa) Lassere, Los Angeles, CA; a granddaughter Amy Lassere, Los Angeles, CA; two great-grandchildren Elodie and Linnea Lassere, Los Angeles, CA; her very special niece Lynn Spitzer; a brother Stanley Rood of Seattle WA; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Norton; one son Jeffrey, her parents and two brothers, Milton and Leonard Rood; two sisters Hazel Leininger and Eliane Brosnahan.
PRAYER SERVICE Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 7PM Evans Funeral Home, Carrington FUNERAL SERVICE: Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 10:30AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington
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Name: Russ Heidt
Date: 10.17.2014
Message: We just found out from the Jamestown Paper just today and sad we weren't there for you. We had been thinking about her and so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed sharing our time with her and helping her in her needs. We feel for you and please call. We will write you a note. Peace be with you.
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Name: Jean Borstad
Date: Oct. 14, 2014
Message: Debbie,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers so much these past few days. We know we will lose our Moms someday, but it leaves a hole in our lives. Aunt Blanche was special...when I was young I would spend a few days with she and your Dad in the summertime. Your Mom never forgot my birthday in all these years. She was special! I treasure the memories.
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Name: Nancy Johnson Jordheim
Date: October 14
Message: Deb, This is Nancy Johnson. I read about your mom in the Fargo Forum. It brought back great memories of Carrington, sleep-overs, being with you and Cindy Olson, movies, the library, and simply being young. Your mother was a gem to us all. She was sometimes both amazed and annoyed by our noise and love of moving; but she did endure.
My mom is still living an is currently in Fargo in Sheyenne Crossing in an independent department. She and Barbara Olson call or see one another weekly. Cindy and I connect yearly.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Nancy J
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Name: Mary Ellen Jesse
Date: October 13, 2014
Message: My dear Debby, What wonderful memories I have of the Stangeland family. You were all so special to me when I was growing up in Cgtn. You and Jeff were my "first" babysitting job! Your Mother and Dad were so good to me and your Mother gave me a bridal shower 46 years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Mary Ellen Ebentier Jesse
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