Charlotte Highness
July 19, 1936 ~ October 28, 2020
A Funeral Service for immediate family members of Charlotte L. Highness, age 84 of Fargo, ND will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, November 16th at St. Anthony's of Padua Church in Fargo, ND.
The service will be live streamed on the website https://boulgerfuneralhome.com
Charlotte passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo, ND.
Charlotte was born on July 19, 1936 in Fargo, ND to Florence and Arthur Arneson. She attended grade school at St. Anthony of Padua and graduated from Shanley High School in 1954. Charlotte worked as an operator for many years at Northwestern Bell before she married Marvin Highness on January 31, 1964. They resided in Fargo, where they raised their four children and over the years, were foster parents to many, many children.
In August 1978, the family moved to Hawley, MN where all four children graduated high school. Charlotte remained there for several years until after Marvin's death, she moved back to the Fargo Moorhead area.
Charlotte had a long career at St. Vincent de Paul that she loved. She initially started out as a volunteer and cashier, but was later asked to become the manager as well as a caseworker to help those in need.
An indomitable spirit; she had a tremendous capacity to help and to love others. Charlotte loved knitting, crocheting, and baking. She made hundreds of shawls and blankets to give away to patients at Roger Maris Cancer Center. She was also a champion for helping mothers and children in need.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin; brother: Richard Arneson; grandson: Joshua Highness and survived by her four children: Richard (Susan), Paul (Missy), Kari (Gene Schjerveim) and Kelly (Charles Cooper), 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2 great-granddogs.
In lieu of flowers, Charlotte has requested memorials to be given to Birthright Fargo - Moorhead. For those attending, family requests that you wear face masks.
Condolences may be sent to the family at https://boulgerfuneralhome.com
Charlotte's Video Tribute can be viewed below:
So sorry to hear of Charlotte’s passing.
Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sorry to hear about another of my boyhood friends from St Anthony’s grade school. Rest in peace Charlotte you have lived a good life and the Lord has a special place waiting for you.
Char was a very special and talented woman. I loved her dearly and we loved to shop,eat,and travel together.
Prayers for Charlotte. I remember her at St. Andrew’s in Hawley for many years. She was a sweet heart.
Kelly and family your Mom was a wonderful lady. Treasure all those special memories in your heart and she will always be with you all😘 Char is with the love of her life now your Dad, their both looking down at you all being so proud of their children they raised and blessed with all the beautiful grandchildren you all gave them. 😍
So sad to hear of Char’s passing! She was such a kind lady, she and Marv were the best neighbors!
Paul, Missy and family I am so very sorry for your loss. I am quite sure she heard “Well done my good and faithful servant”. What a kind, compassionate, loving lady! God Peace to you~
I waited on your mom and dad when I worked at a bank downtown. They were the nicest people ever. I visited with your dad almost daily as he brought in the deposits. Shortly before he died we both realized that I was related to Kari’s birth mother. It was quite the moment. They are all together now and enjoying the happiness in heaven! May your mother Rest In Peace.
So sorry to hear about Char passing.
We were neighbors and I spent lots of time going to rummage sales in search of clothes for our children.
I have thought about her many times over the years and have often wondered about her children.
Prayers and condolences to all.
Peace,
Paul, Missy, & Family- I’m so sorry to hear of your loss! May God Bless Charlotte and all of you! You’re all in our thoughts & prayers!
Rick. I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
My sincerest sympathy goes out you Paul and family. Its hard to say goodbye’s to our Mom’s, no matter what the circumstasnces. YOu are in my thoughts and prayers.