Laura McDonald
Laura McDonald, age 94, of Carrington, ND, died Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Sanford Health Palliative Care Unit in Fargo, ND. Laura Lucille Martin was born on October 23, 1917, at Kensal, ND, to Elmer Bliss Martin and Mary Lucetta (Wright) Martin. She married Lyman Page at Carrington, ND, on October 9, 1936. They later divorced. She married L. H. McDonald on October 31, 1962. They lived in Carrington for all their years together. He passed away on July 18, 1984. Laura lived many years on a farm near Carrington, raising her family. She moved to town and worked many years at various cafes and later enjoyed her work as store clerk at Gambles and True Value Hardware stores. After her retirement, she continued to live in Carrington, and later lived with her daughters, Gayle at New Rockford, ND, and Lucille at Dilworth, MN She was a very loving, caring mother. Time spent with her children were her main concern. Phone calls, letters, and visits were the highlight of her day. She loved playing cards, games, and playing the harmonica. Laura loved music. She was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Moorhead, MN. Laura is survived by four daughters, Lona Bergh, Jamestown, ND, Darlene Reisnour, Carrington, Gayle (Jim) Cleveland, New Rockford, and Lucille (Larry) Thompson, Dilworth; two sons, Myron (Dee) Page, Garrison, ND, and Jerome (Barb) Page, Carrington; 22 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 5 step-great grandchildren; and 3 step great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Mac; her parents; her brothers, Earl, Nathan, Chester, and Richard; her sisters Ada, Betty, and Margaret; 4 infant children, Marlys, Larry and twins; one grandson, Kelly Page; 2 sons-in-law, Marvin Bergh and George Reisnour; and 2 infant great grandsons. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Research or Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, Carrington.
FUNERAL SERVICE: Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM BURIAL: Carrington Cemetery, Carrington, ND |
Posted Condolences:
Name: Jody Tweten
Date: 7/18/12
Message: To Grandma McDonald: you had a very fun and loving impact on our lives. You are fondly remembered by myself and my 3 girls. Playing cards at Myrons in Bismarck, The girls couldn't believe how late it was. We had so much fun.My mom Dee told me she LOVED discussing the Lords writings with you and what a wonderful person you were. Your son Myron step Dad and Grandpa, Thank-You for him. We are thinking of you and all your family. Thank-You for blessing our lives.
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Name: Larry and Laura Christianson
Date: 7-16-12
Message: To Gayle and Jim and family. We are thinking of you with sympathy and love. Your Mom, Gayle, was just a sweetheart. Cherish those good memories. Love you, Laura and Larry
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Name: Cheryl Ann Marie Lenz
Date: 7/14/2012
Message: Aunt Laura: God keep you & rest in Peace.
With everlasting love from your sister Margaret's family.
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Name: Doug Heinitz
Date: 7-14-2012
Message: Gayle,I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. I will keep you and yours in my prayers during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of your mom when she worked at Gambles.She always had that big smile when she would assist me.I talked with Wanda today and she passes along her condolences and love as well.
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Name: Julia Schrom
Date: July 14, 2012
Message: I love you all, Aunt Laura...you were able to stay on earth longer than amy of your siblings. I am so glad I had the opportunity to love on you 3 years ago in Carrington. I will cherish the pictures. I will smile when I think of you.
Thank you for being an amazing Mom, Grandmom, Sister, Auntie...I love you. Your niece, Julie