Val Berglund
Val Berglund, age 81, of Carrington, ND, died Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at MedCenter One Hospital in Bismarck, ND.
Valborg Ruby Woldseth was born April 23, 1928, on a farm 6½ miles east of Edmore, ND, the daughter of Hans and Marie (Hovde) Woldseth. She attended grades 1-8 at the Newland School, a country school 3 miles east of Edmore. She attended Edmore High School, graduating in 1946. Val then attended Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland, WA, in 1947 – 48. She transferred to Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, and graduated with a B.A. degree in Home Economics and Education in 1951. Val also attended summer sessions at Colorado Sate University at Greeley, CO, in 1952 and 1953. She taught Home Economics in schools located at Steele, ND, Carrington, ND, and Milbank, SD. She also taught numerous night adult education classes for school, homemaker’s clubs, and the Foster County Extension Service. Val was united in marriage to Gerald Berglund at Edmore, ND, on June 16, 1957. They have lived in Carrington since that time where she was a loving wife to Gerald and a proud mother of three sons. Her hobbies included sewing, crafts, and decorating, and she was interested in church and community projects and served in numerous positions. Val was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and was currently serving on the Foster County Social Services board, having served since 1967. She is survived by her husband Gerald, Carrington; three sons, Dr. Greg (Patty), North Oaks, MN, Dr. Doug (Barb), Bismarck, ND, Dr. Howard (Kim), Fargo, ND; 11 grandchildren, Kalley Heiligenthal, Rosie, Annie, Tom, Derek, Andrea, Abby, Adam, Jenna, Allegra and Olivia Berglund; one brother, Harold (Darlene) Woldseth, Edmore, ND; two sisters, Bergit Bakke, Park River, ND and Astry Skjelbostad of Edina, MN. Val was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Edroy Woldseth; and three sisters, Gladys Lloyd, Helene Brausseur, and Sylvia Ness.
Date and Time: Monday, February 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM Interment: Carrington Cemetery
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Posted Condolences:
Name: Lee Ann Barnhardt
Date: 2-12-10
Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Name: Lisa (Jackson) H.
Date: 2-13-10
Message: Barb and Doug-I am sorry to read of your Mom, Mother-in-law, and Grandma's passing. She must have been a remarkable, loving Mom, to have raised such amazing, caring sons. May sweet memories of her, bring you peace. Thinking of you-Sondra's SIL and your friend, Jim and Lisa H.
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Name: Bill Rindy
Date: 02-13-2010
Message: In the mist of your grief, may your trust in Jesus' promises keep you in God's perfect peace. I'm thankful for God's goodness that shined through Val. You are in my prayers. Bill
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Name: Paul And Dorothy Ness
Date: 2/13/2010
Message: Gerald,Greg,Doug,and Howard,
We were surprised and so sad to find out about Val last night. We will miss seeing her on our stops in Carrington. We will be with you in spirit on Monday as we are in Arizona.
Remembering a classy lady,
Paul and Dorothy Ness
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Name: Dawn Reynolds
Date: February 13, 2010
Message: Doug and Barb, My condolences on the passing of Doug's mother. The Bismarck Tribune write up shows she was quite a woman for her family and community. Blessings to you both and the rest of your family.
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Name: Renee Small
Date: Feb. 13, 2010
Message: Dr. Doug and all,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless!
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Name: Jim and Kathy Matteson
Date: 2-13-10
Message: Dear Gerald and boys,
We are so sorry to hear about Val's passing. Val was a wonderful wife, mother and friend. We know that she will be missed by many in the community of Carrington. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and her many friends at this time.
In sympathy,
Jim and Kathy Matteson
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Name: Cindy Mastel
Date: 02-13-10
Message: Doug & Barb & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these days with the loss of your mother. May God comfort you and give you and your family peace right now. God Bless You.
Cindy Mastel
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Name: Tom & Margy Gabrielsen
Date: Feb. 13, 2010
Message: To the Bergland Family, We have fond memories of Val from our Carrington years. She was one of the first people to reach out to us when we became a part of that community. (Church & school) What a thoughtful, caring, capable person she was! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I can only imagine her as one of the brightest stars in the sky shining down on all of you. She was always a bright light!
Tom & Margy Gabrielsen, Grand Forks, ND
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Name: Gerhardt & Gayl Lange
Date: 2/14/10
Message: Dr Howard Berglund:
So sorry about your mother's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Gerhardt & Gayl Lange
(Jamestown)
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Name: Paul Fritz
Date: 02/15/10
Message: Dear Dr. Doug Berglund,
So sorry about your mother's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
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