Joyce Sherman

Joyce Carol Sherman, 82, Fargo, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012 at her daughter's residence.

Joyce was born August 17, 1929 in Fingal, North Dakota to Hjalmer and Carla (Hendrickson) Christianson.  She grew up on the family farm.  She graduated from Fingal High School. 

Joyce married Robert Sherman on June 22, 1948 in Fingal, North Dakota.  They farmed near Fingal until moving to Fargo in 1953, where they have lived since.  Joyce was a nurse's aide at St. Ansgar's Hospital for 4-5 years.  She worked at the Fargo Nursing Home, later known at Rosewood on Broadway, for 30 years.  She retired in 1998.

Joyce was an avid reader and enjoyed taking pictures.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to Joyce.

She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Kathy Sherman, Betty (Randy) Haugen, Gary (Brandie) Sherman, Jenny (Jim) Guttu; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Glenn.