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Vivian Hegland
Vivian Hegland, age 87, died August 28, 2010 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND, surrounded by her loving family, under the care of Presentation Hospice.
Vivian Lorraine Nelson was born December 24, 1922 to Hartley and Mabel Nelson at Riverdale Farm near Maddock, North Dakota. She was the oldest of seven children. She weighed just two and a half pounds at birth and was fed with an eye dropper. Her first crib was a flannel-lined shoebox placed on the cook stove door. Her aunts took turns helping to care for her. She grew up in Oberon, ND, and graduated from Oberon High School in 1941. She attended Dakota Business College and worked in Fargo following graduation. She also taught at Josephine Country School. On June 30, 1946 she married Gilmen Hegland, the love of her life, at Oberon, ND. They were married 61 years and from this union they had seven children. They farmed on the homestead farm near Oberon, North Dakota until 1983, when they retired and moved to Sheyenne, North Dakota. Mom could always be counted on to send a card, a picture, or a kind word. Her family was the center of her world. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an avid gardener and photographer. She always felt gardening was her “therapy.� Her beautiful yard and flowers were a gift she shared with many. She lived her life by Christian principles. She left a legacy of faith, family, and kindness. She was a member of the Antelope Valley Lutheran and First Lutheran Churches. She was a 4-H leader, Sunday school teacher, and a member of Antelope Valley and First Lutheran Ladies Aid. She will be missed by her loving family: children: Holly (Rod) Zieman of Carrington, DeVona (Ed) Gasper of Circle, MT, Jarvis (Patty) Hegland of Oberon, Lola (Paul) Heer of Jamestown, ND, Kevin (Joan) Hegland of Billings, MT, and Greg (Cindy) Hegland of Sheyenne; 24 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; 4 siblings: Wanda Paulson of Carrington, Dallas (Verner) Erickson of New Rockford, Mayo Nelson of Aloha, OR, James (Anne) Nelson of Oberon; many nieces and nephews, and her special friend, Elsie Reutter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Renne, and brothers Wayne and Glen Nelson. Mom, we miss you and love you. You will remain in our hearts until we meet again. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Antelope Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Cindy Hegland, 6142 – 29th St NE, Sheyenne.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010 – 11:00 AM Interment: Antelope Valley Lutheran Cemetery, rural Oberon, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Danette Wetzel Houle
Date: 08/31/2010
Message: I want to express my deepest sympathy. Vivian was a wonderful woman. I remember her when I was growing up. My prayers are sent your way. God Bless
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Name: Jackie Williams
Date: 8\30\2010
Message: I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother and grandmother. It's a very hard time when it is someone so very dear to you. I know that I will miss her terribly as she helped me so much when I lost my mother, she always knew exactly what to say or do when I needed her most.
my prayers are with each and everyone of you.
God bless you all. JACKIE WILLIAMS
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Name: DONNA HEER
Date: AUGUST 29, 2010
Message: MAY VIVIAN ENJOY PEACE AND FREE FROM PAIN.
SHE WAS A GOOD MOTHER AND WIFE AND A GRAND PERSON TO KNOW.
I REMEMBER STOPPING AT THE HEGLANDS (UNEXPECTED)AND RIGHT AWAY BEING SEATED FOR A MEAL. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME AFTER A SMALL WIN - UP THE ROAD.
VIVIAN IS WITH GILMEN ONCE MORE. GOD BLESS.