Emily Garnaas

Emily Garnaas, age 94, of Sheyenne, ND, died Saturday, October 9, 2010, at her home in Sheyenne.

Emily Gutterud was born May 22, 1916, the daughter of Olaus and Anna (Hegland) Gutterud, at home on the family farm near Oberon, ND. She graduated from high school at Sykeston, ND. Emily then worked at the Benson County Courthouse in Minnewaukan, ND.

On February 22, 1936, Emily was united in marriage to Levorn Garnaas in Sheyenne. They lived in Sheyenne where Emily raised her famly, worked at Garnaas Brothers Store and Farmers and Merchants Bank.


Levorn Garnaas died May 4, 1977. Emily continued to live her life in Sheyenne where she was active in First Lutheran Church and the Women’s Circle Bible Study. Her hobbies included playing whist, pinochle, bingo and doing crossword puzzles. Every Tuesday and Thursday noon, Emily could be found visiting with friends over lunch at Spicy Road Kill Café, and she also enjoyed times spent at the Sheyenne Senior Center. She was a supporter of community events and projects and was currently involved with the City of Sheyenne School Project (CSSP). Emily was known to be an AVID Minnesota Twins and Vikings fan.

Emily will be lovingly remembered by her 4 children, Ahna (Gary) Kolsrud, Rochert, MN; Becky (Tom) Malchow, Aberdeen, SD; Bud (Pat) Garnaas, Detroit Lakes, MN; Jon (Faith) Garnaas, Des Moines, IA; 10 Grandchildren, and 13 Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

 


Funeral Service: First Lutheran Church, Sheyenne, ND

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Interment: Grandfield Lutheran Cemetery, rural Sheyenne, ND

 

Posted Condolences:

 

Name: Marilyn Anderson

Date: 10-13-10

Message: Family of Emily,

So sorry to read in the paper that your Mom passed away. The last time I visited with her was at a Sheyenne reunion a few years ago.
My sincere sympathy. Marilyn in Velva

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Name: Shirley(Moen) Slusher

Date: 10-13-10

Message: Sympathy to you Becky in the passing of your Mother. I don't know if you even remember me,but we were pen pals years ago and wrote several letters back and forth.I have thought of you many times and wondered where you were. All I knew is that you were from Sheyenne. Think we either met in Farmers Union Camp or possibly Bible Camp. Would enjoy hearing from you. Shirley

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Name: Juli Becker

Date: October 13, 2010

Message: My sympathy to you all. She will be remembered as the bubbly, friendly person who visited at Axel and Min's. I am sure she will be missed but lived a long life. Juli Becker

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Name: Pastor Sharron Lucas

Date: 10/11/2010

Message: When I sing "For All the Saints" on Nov. 7, I will surely remember Emily! I met Emily during my first week in Sheyenne, and yes, she asked me to lead hymns as we gathered at the bedside of her sister-in-law, Res. She was always so kind and gracious to this "first-call" pastor. She offered a blessing, served up a mean cup of coffee, and gave me much needed and useful tips and pointers. Her memory will be tightly woven into the fabric of the Sheyenne community. My thoughts and prayers are with you Ahna, Becky, Bud, John, and the rest of the family. One thing we know by faith for certain--Emily's vision is 20/20 now!