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Amelia Waliser
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Amelia Waliser, age 101, of New Rockford, ND, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford. Amelia Mary Waliser was born on September 15, 1913, to the late Martin and Agnes (Zdeb) Haba, former Longview Township residents. Amelia attended rural grade school (Longview #3), graduating from Carrington High School in 1931. She married Anton “Tony� Waliser on September 29, 1932. Amelia spent most of her life in Longview Township, except for several years in Wyard Township. During their marriage, Amelia and her husband enjoyed five winters in Mesa, Arizona, where she ventured to, on her own, three more times after the death of her husband. Anton “Tony� Waliser passed away on April 3, 1986. Amelia actively cared for the homestead up until the age of 99, and enjoyed other activities, including flower gardens, long walks, sewing, crocheting, knitting, crafts, volunteer quilting, and decorating the house at Christmas for family and friends to enjoy. In addition to working the farm, Amelia was involved in 4-H work for many years, serving as Council Secretary and Home Economics Judge in Wells and Eddy counties. She was leader of the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club for 30 years, worked in the 4-H Vegetable Department at the Foster County Fair for 28 years and later in the Open Class Department. Amelia served on the Fair Board for 17 years and was Clerk of the Longview School District. She was a life-long member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, a member and news reporter for the Foster County Senior Citizens, and a member of the Historical Society serving as Treasurer from 1981 up until her retirement, after which receiving an Appreciation Plaque for 30 years of service. At the age 98, Amelia was still mowing and raking her huge yard, loading the wheel-barrow with grass cuttings or leaves, and then hauling the many loads into the trees. Amelia lived on her farm until one month before her 100th birthday.
VIGIL SERVICE: Wednesday June 17th at 7PM, Evans Funeral Home, Carrington MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington DATE AND TIME: Thursday, June 18th at 10:30AM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery |
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Name: Debralee "Debbie" Oldest Grandchild
Date: June 14, 2015
Message: Dear Grandma, I have always held you in high esteem as 'Amelia Waliser', but more significantly, I will always hold you in the highest, loving esteem as my Grandma. 'Grandma Waliser'.  Even now, when I hear the pigeons cooing in my yard, I think of you, every day. Their sound is so peaceful. The pigeons called in the yard at the farm and that takes me back to the time I spent there during the summers of my adolescent years. My fondest memory is of you and I in the sewing room. During those days of your ever patient manner in teaching me to sew and sew well.I have come to realize that I had been groomed for the person I have become. Because of you teaching me the importance of a perfectly stitched seam while we were sewing "Barbie" doll clothes and accepting nothing less than my best. We did it, I did it, because of you!  So, since then and now, I strive to be the best I can be and no task is worth doing, unless it is done to the best of my ability. Because of you, I am my best person. Thank you Grandma.My love always,
 Debbie
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Name: Cindy (Haba) van Haaren
Date: 06/13/15
Message: I did not know Aunt Amelia very well. Being that my Dad was the "baby" of the Haba kids, and we lived in Seattle, there was not much connection over the years, except at family reunions. However I was always so impressed with the stories of her strength and work ethic and how she worked so hard into her late 90's. It is nice to hear the memories of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She lived a long and proud life - and she will be missed.
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Name: Marty Smith
Date: June 12, 2015
Message: Dear Grandma,
   What I want you to know, you now truly know where you are. But I will say it anyway here. You were a great Grandma to me, the best. As a kid, the best years of my childhood were spent on the farm with you and Grandpa. You gave me some of the best experiences and memories I will ever have. There is a song that came out on the radio a little while ago and it reminds me of something you showed my in the sky one night. The song reminds me of when you took us outside to look at the night sky and there was a small little light racing across it. You told us it was the Apollo/Soyuz space station. I just picture, me, you and Scott, standing there in the front yard, looking up.... and it makes me smile. I play that song a lot. You always pointed out interesting and beautiful things to us.
     Then there was the time you and Grandpa played a prank on us when you just disappeared and we couldn't find you. Scared the hell out of me, I thought God's rapture had come and I missed out. I'm sure it was Grandpa's idea. I remember he always liked to play pranks on us just like any other grandpa would. I also remember how you and Grandpa would dance together. Man you guys were great at it and you looked so happy dancing together. You even tried to teach me in the front room a few times. Now I tell everyone, if they want to make their wives happy, then learn how to dance with them. I tried to with Brigitte, but she's always a half a beat ahead of me. We'll keep trying to get it right though.
    I learned a lot up there, like respecting animals and nature for its beauty....except for gophers and mice. Grandpa showed us how to deal with them...and he would laugh when he saw our reaction to his "extermination" process. And from your bedroom window you would show us the deer coming out from the tree line behind the house. I'm reminded of this because of the deer I get to see now from the window at my house. With all that we experienced with you I was always taking pictures...something you would help me with and encourage me in. Now I've become a professional photographer...due in part to the time I spent with you. I know that sometimes we were a handful for you...but you still let us come back to visit year after year. We were "city slickers" learning about farm life...a great experience for us. How awesome are grandparents who have their grandkids with them for so many summers!!  Heck Grandma, just writing this brings up so many memories I am thankful for.
    All of this to say, thank you Grandma, for all that you did for me, taught me and inspired me with. You may not know it, but you have made a great impact in my life. Because of spending time with you, I learned to work hard, be fair and be honest, be wise with my money and to appreciate God's creation. To be a man of integrity and honesty. You helped to build the foundation that makes me who I am today and I am so grateful to you! I live out in the open, in a small community, with animals and nature all around, a quiet place....because of how much I loved living on the farm with you and Grandpa. I look forward to having my grandkids coming over to my place, like we did with you, and sharing with them all the same things and experiences you shared with me. These are the things I wanted you to know. I think you've been a great and amazing woman all around through so many years and I appreciate and love you so much Grandma.
All my love,
Marty
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Name: Leona Haba
Date: June 12, 2015
Message: I only had the joy of seeing Amelia in person at a family reunion but Jim and I enjoyed her great letters and Christmas cards. Wow, Amelia sure was a powerhouse. I am truly amazed at all of the Habas of that generation. They are the hardest working bunch of people that I have ever met. Today, June 12th, Amelia's brother Edward (Jack) my father-in-law would have been 96 years old. I am sure they are now swapping stories up in heaven with the rest of the clan!
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Name: Regina Clayton (Sissy)
Date: 6/11/15
Message: I'll always have great memories of Aunt Amelia & Uncle Tony, I'm so grateful for having spent quality time with u in Seattle & ND, I've always admired the independence u & your wonderful sisters have shown thru the years. U were so gifted & creative, so proud of your polish heritage. You will be missed......may u rest in peace AUNT AMELIA.Â
LOVE SISSY.
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Name: Ronni Waliser Benda
Date: June 11, 2015
Message: Grandma it is so hard to believe you are gone. You have been there for me my whole life. You were so patient and willing to give up anything to do something for any of us kids. I wish my grandson Elliot had the chance to grow up and know you. I can only hope to be the type of grandma to him that you were to me. I can just see the smiles on Grandpa's and my dad's faces when they greeted you into Heaven. I will miss you dearly! Thank you for being the best Grandma ever!
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Name: Geri Wiedenmeyer
Date: June 11, 2015
Message: I Haven't spent much time w/ Aunt Amelia but the few times I did , she was very proud of her kids and grandkids, and seemed happy in her life. REST IN PEACE AUNT AMELIA
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Name: Helen Haba Beard
Date: 6-11-2015
Message: Amelia, your passing means I no longer have a "big sister". We will deeply miss you. You have lived a long life and achieved many accomplishments. We are proud of you. You are now with your true love, Tony, and your family. I know there was a happy gathering. Rest in peace.
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Name: Vickie (Haba) Hull
Date: June 10, 2015
Message: Aunt Amelia will forever be in my memories as a strong, independent woman. She was proud of her heritage and honored her family by an example of grace. My heart goes out to all who had their lives touched by her. I do believe she is now at peace and she has left a us with a wonderful and enriched legacy.Â
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Name: Louis (Martin) Haba
Date: 6-10-2015
Message: A great sister, You're now in God's hands, may He take good care you.
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Name: Toni Smith
Date: June 10, 2015
Message: As I always said "Hi Ma" or maybe I should go back in time when we all called you Mummy, even Daddy. You are now completely whole again and I am sure in the arms of all our family that have gone before you. You worked hard your entire life and now you reached the time of rest. Love you Mom, I will have a hard time going forward, but strength comes to us to do so.Â
Your Daughter