Janice Tommerdahl
August 27, 1941 ~ October 20, 2023
Born in:
rural Buxton, North Dakota
Resided in:
West Fargo, North Dakota
Janice passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House in Fargo, with her daughter, Rhonda by her side.
Janice Ramsfield was born on August 27, 1941, the daughter of Chester and Mildred (Svaleson) Ramsfield, near Buxton, ND. Janice grew up in the Hillsboro area, where she received her education, graduating from Hillsboro High School in 1959. Following her schooling, she began working for the Traill County Extension Service in Hillsboro.
Janice was united in marriage to Ronnie Tommerdahl on November 27, 1963. They made their home in Hendrum, MN area where they farmed for many years and raised their two daughters. Ronnie passed away in 2003 and Janice moved to West Fargo in 2014 where she has made her home since.
Janice made many friends over the years from her work at the Sons of Norway in Fargo and the Heritage Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead. She also enjoyed her work at the Moorhead Hornbacher’s.
Janice is survived by her two daughters – Rhonda Tommerdahl of Fargo, ND and Jodi (Michael) Tommerdahl-Bielinski of Irving, Texas; her beloved grandchildren – Sophie Tommerdahl, Anya Bielinski, and Matt Bielinski; her mother, Mildred Ramsfield of Fargo; her in-laws, Dorothy Tommerdahl of New York City, NY; Raymond (Gail Wells) Tommerdahl of West Fargo, ND; Carolyn Quinn of Battle Creek, MI; and Tom (Debbie Bakkila) Tommerdahl of West Fargo, ND. Also surviving are her nieces and nephews, and many dear friends from the Sons of Norway.
Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Tommerdahl; her father, Chester Ramsfield; her in-laws, Billy Tommerdahl, Frank Quinn and Marlene Tommerdahl; and beloved canine companion, Shammy.
Rhonda and Jodi would like to thank the very special nurses and entire staff at the Sanford Hospice House for the loving care they provided to Janice during her last months. The kindness, love, and compassion shown, will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to be sent to the Pontoppidan Cemetery Fund at Northwestern Bank; or the charity of choice.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: 6 PM Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo – with a gathering one-hour prior (service will be live streamed on the funeral home website for those not able to attend)
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo. To sign the online guest book, please visit our website at www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Memorial Service - Thursday: October 26, 2023 6:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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I met Janice at Sons of Norway
I really think Kringen 4-025 was her second home!
She was a Volunteer for Tuesday
And Friday for many years! At Kringen Klub
Restaurant!
Also volunteering when needed other times too! She held several offices in the lodge
Special one was Sunshine Lady she would send out sympathy and get well cards!
She also was in charge of the Annual Kringen Lodge Memorial Service. She was delegate to several District and International Sons of Norway Conventions.
Loved going to Perkins!
Janice was a friend to many people
She will be missed!
She fought the fight!
May memories give her family peace and comfort.
Rhonda, Jodi & family, Your Mother was such a wonderful and kind person. I especially enjoyed our “coffee time” talks in Hendrum. Sorry we cannot make the service. I’m in Colorado recovering from knee surgery and Wayne won’t be back until Saturday. Hugs to all. Love, Kari
May God surround you with his peace and strength as you grieve your loss. Janice and I served on the Nordic Culture Clubs Board in planning the Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival. For many years, she did a great job coordinating volunteers. She was such a gentle and kind person. She will be missed.
I’m sorry to hear of Janice. She was one of my cousins. She was older but we always visited with family when we could. Didn’t know she lived in West Fargo. How time flies.Hugs to the family. Sharon.
Always happy and with a smile on her face. That’s how I will remember your mom. Being in the Hendrum my whole life meant seeing people all the time. Janice always took the time to stop and visit. It was always fun to see her at the Son’s of Norway too. She will be missed. It was our intension to be at the service tonight but we just got back from Colorado and came home with a flu bug. We were so glad her service was online as we just watched it. May you look to Jesus for the peace and comfort you need. Take care.
To Janice’s Family,
I was so sorry to read of her passing in the Hillsboro Banner today. And so appreciated watching the video of her service. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of the family. She was a very special woman/mother. May the Peace of the Lord be always with each of you
I knew Janice at Hillsboro High School my Senior year and her Junior year. She became a special part of my life as boy friend and girl friend. In 1981 at an all school reunion and Hillsboro town celebration i met Janice and Ronnie at HS gym for a special program. Wonderful chat catching up on our lives.
John Oman
We are so sorry to hear about your loss…also our loss. Your parents were the host and hostess at our wedding! The one thing I had planned long ago as they both were so great to visit with people and include everyone. They lit up the room wherever they were. Family friends that go way back. Your mom and my dad were both the only children in their families, so they referred to each other as brother and sister. Ken and I are blessed to have known them both. God’s peace to your families. Love, Kay Martinson Elvehjem