Alice Ellingsberg
March 20, 1953 ~ May 31, 2023
Resided in:
West Fargo, ND
Alice Marie (Strouse) Ellingsberg, Age 70, died May 31st, 2023 at Sanford’s Fargo Hospice House after a brief battle with Acute Kidney Disease.
Alice was born on March 20, 1953, in Lisbon, ND to Lawrence H. (Bud) and Ruth E. (Johnson) Strouse of Cogswell, ND where she grew up on a dairy farm adjacent to the town. Alice graduated from Sargent Central High School in 1971 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from North Dakota State University in 1975. While attending NDSU, Alice met her future husband Glenn. Upon completing college, she was employed by the Moorhead School District until her retirement in 2015.
Alice married Glenn D. Ellingsberg on June 19, 1976, at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cogswell, ND and made their home in West Fargo, ND.
Alice had a passion for genealogy which led her to be accepted into many hereditary societies. Alice served at the Chapter, State and National level in most of the Societies she joined. Highlights of her Hereditary Society involvement were: Honorary National President of the National Society Daughters of Colonial Wars as well as State President; Past National Vice President of the Western Section, National Registrar and State Regent for the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists; Past Vice President General, National Chairman Lineage Research as well as State Regent for the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She also belonged to the National Society Dames of the Court of Honor, National Society Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century, National Society United States Daughters of 1812, The National Gavel Society and was a Life Promoter of the National Society Children of the American Colonists. One of Alice’s greatest accomplishments was to become a Certified Genealogist. Each of the Societies Alice joined benefited from her genealogical knowledge by her ability to help prospective members with their application papers. Alice was a member of the Red River Valley Genealogical Society and a past member of the Heritage Education Commission which sponsors a genealogical workshop each year. Alice was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Fargo.
During their early years of marriage, Alice and Glenn enjoyed traveling and showing Samoyeds at various Kennel Club Dog Shows across the United States and Canada. Later in life, they took in many rescue Samoyeds and one Blue Healer Cross.
Alice is survived by her husband, brother-in-law Donald (Beverly) Ellingsberg, sister-in-law Lois (Lee) DeMar, several cousins and her two dogs Luca and Matti. She was preceded in death by her parents and her grandparents: Ernest and Alice (Carlblom) Johnson, and Harry L. and Lelia M. (Wood) Strouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to any animal rescue organization or to your favorite charity.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: July 15, 2023 1:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service - Saturday: July 15, 2023 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Glenn, peace and love to you.
Unfortunately, my late father had chronic kidney disease and spent many a day in dialysis. Also, while I studied for my Ph.D., I received a regional fellowship from the Maryland State Society Colonial Dames and had the honor to speak virtually before them about African American Revolutionary War Patriots.
My condolences to Glenn.
Sincere condolences Glenn. Alice was a gem. She got me into and interested in heritage societies. Her quiet friendliness will be missed.
Glenn,
We’ve been thinking of you and Alice since she got back from DC. Prayers for you and all your family- I will miss her!
Alice and I shared our love of Genealogy. She was great to work with and I will miss her. Alice left her mark of friendship on those she met. Prayers are for her family.
Sincerely,
Megean Solberg
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Cindi Carter
North Central Division Vice Chairman
America 250 Committee
Alice was a most gracious hostess when my husband Bob and I visited North Dakota She will be missed.
So sorry about Alice. WE WERE good genealogy friends. Related to Bradford Co Pa. COONRAD MENGES/MINGOS .SHE hosted my wife Jeanine And I to a DAR dinner party I n Wash DC
Condolences to Alice’s family.
Glenn,
So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I hadn’t seen Alice since we graduated , but had the pleasure of working with her planning our last class reunion. Prayers for you at this time.
Oh, Glenn, I am so sorry. Alice made the world a better place.
Sharon
Carolyn Coulter
Daughters in Indiana are grieved to hear of Mrs. Ellingsburg’s passing. Our condolences to her family.
all
Alice verified many of my DCW applications. She was a marvelous registrar, and I enjoyed corresponding with her. May she rest in peace. Grace Smith/Michigan
So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing. I know she was a wonderful lady and wife to you. Wish I could’ve known her better.
Love,
Cousin Donna
Colorado
Janet, I so agree with you. Alice was a great asset to so many members and to the Lineage Societies themselves. She will be sorely missed. I hope you are doing well. Jolene
Glenn- My sincere condolences to you and your family. May your memories of Alice sustain you during this difficult time. Peace be with you.
Sincere sympathy to you, Glenn.
Thinking of you, Glenn, as you mourn the loss of Alice. My sympathies to you and all of her family.
How very sad to hear of Alice’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to Glenn and her family. Requiescet in pace
So sorry to hear of Alice’s passing.
Lots of good memories growing up together.
Searching for the first crocuses every spring on the hills of her Grandfather’s farm & lying on the floor playing & coloring.
Rollerskating for her Birthday Parties & slumber parties.
So Sorry for Your Loss Glenn. Alice was a great gal. Always enjoyed our time spent with you two. Thinking of you this time of loss. Lonnie and Sharon BjornsonS
Leon and Lois Claire DeMar
It is hard for me to even think that Alice has left us. Glenn and Alice have been supportive friends and mentors to me over the last many years in DAR. Back in the old school days of post cards for meeting reminders and the phone call trees and before computers, Alice and Glenn were right there – nudging us all on to get into the modern era. So many good memories of riding in her van with the white puppy fur all over, their dogs trying to kiss people when the doorbell rang, calm and reassuring demeanor in meetings, interest in everyone’s history and great ideas for research, and of course all the work locally at RRVGs. She enriched my life and I am happy to have known her.
Very sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. My family and I wish you the best in this time of grief.
Glenn, so sad to hear about Alice. My prayers are with you.
Glenn.
Please accept Joanna’s and my own sympathy to you. Though we only met Alice once at the family reunion, we had the distinct impression that she was enormously resourceful and supremely intelligent.
We are sure she will be missed. but not forgotten.
Glenn,
So very sorry to hear about Alice. Visiting you in Williston it was clear you two were a great team! My sincere condolences.
Know she left a great legacy.
Glenn, I am saddened to learn of the death of your life partner Alice. I send my prayers that you may be comforted by the memories of your life together and the knowledge Alice is in God’s hands.
Glenn, so sorry to read about your wife’s passing, you have my deepest sympathy.
Brian Berg
Glenn, We are very sorry for the loss of your life-partner, Alice. She will be missed greatly by by us and all who knew her. We will cherish all the good times we had together.
Hello Glenn this is MJ Craig so sorry to hear about Alice. I would like to talk you. My daughter was Susan Kinkle