LaVerne Halvorson

LaVerne Alice Halvorson, age 91, of Fargo, ND died on September 27, 2024 at New Perspective Senior Living of West Fargo surrounded by family, friends, and with assistance by Ethos Hospice during her final days.

LaVerne was born in Knox, ND on January 3, 1933 on the family farm; the youngest of six children born to Riley and Anna (Carlson) Wade. LaVerne attended school in Knox, ND then in Fosston, MN when the family moved to a new farm outside of Fosston, MN. 

LaVerne married LeRoy Johnson in 1950 and they had two sons, Gary and Dana. LaVerne and LeRoy Johnson divorced in the early 1960’s. LaVerne continued to live in Fosston until moving to Dillworth, MN in 1965. She worked as a house cleaner in both Fosston and Dillworth, and eventually moved to Fargo, ND.

In 1979, LaVerne married Rodney Halvorson where they bought a house and settled in Fargo, ND. LaVerne loved her house! In 2018, Rodney passed away and LaVerne felt lost. A special thank-you to Judy Candor, Deb Penley, Vicky Sandbeck, and Michelle Von Ruden and countless others that have assisted LaVerne over the years with friendship, kindness, and care.

In January 2023, LaVerne became a resident of New Perspective where she continued to live until her passing.

LaVerne is survived by her son, Gary (Debra) Johnson. Grandchildren; Riley (Ruth Lindquist) Johnson, Kara (Lucas) Martin, Brenna (David) Bosse. Great Grandchildren; Declan, Keating, and Callahan Martin; and Adelaide Konold and Faye Bosse. Plus many other nieces and nephews.

LaVerne was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Halvorson. Her parents; Riley and Anna Wade. Grandson, Rory Johnson; and siblings: Dorothy, Lester, Wilda, Forrest, and Stella.