Marjorie Ann Almen
September 9, 1929 ~ March 14, 2023
Born in:
Kerkhoven, Minnesota
Resided in:
Fargo and Park River, North Dakota
Marjorie’s Live Streamed Funeral Service can be viewed below:
Marjorie Almen, 93, passed away on March 14, 2023, at Sanford Hospice House, Fargo, North Dakota.
Marjorie Ann (Egerstrom) Almen was born on September 9, 1929, in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, to David Egerstrom and Cora Merryman Egerstrom.
Marjorie graduated from Kerkhoven High School in 1947 and went on to earn a Home Economics degree from North Dakota Agricultural College (now NDSU) in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1951. She started her career as a home economics teacher in Park River where she met Lennart Almen who was farming west of Park River.
Marjorie married Lennart in Kerkhoven, Minnesota, on July 17, 1953. They made their home on the Almen family farm in rural Park River. Lennart died December 14, 2017.
Marjorie was best known for her radiant smile, care for others, juneberry pie, sewing, mending, and knitting. She enjoyed serving many meals in her home for family and friends. There was always a special touch of fresh flowers, pretty napkins and food with a lovely presentation. Anyone stopping at the farm would be invited in for at least coffee and a homemade cookie.
Marjorie was very involved at St. Peter and Our Savior’s Lutheran churches in Bible studies, Ladies Aid, knitting group, and any other activity that required volunteers.
Marjorie is survived by her daughters, Mary Fischer (Dan), Carol Leach (Dave); son, Peter (Joann); grandchildren, Justin, Nicolas, and Kristen; and several nieces and nephews.
Marjorie is preceded in death by husband, Lennart; parents, Dave and Cora; sister, Mildred; and grandson, Nathan.
A graveside service and burial will be held in the summer at St. Peter Cemetery, rural Park River, North Dakota.
Memorial donations may be made in Marjorie’s name to St. Peter Cemetery Association or the Park River Bible Camp.
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Funeral Service - Monday: March 27, 2023 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Monday: March 27, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Merilyn Wilson (former LPN at Touchmark)
May your Mom rest in peace, Amy (Tallackson) Elbert
I had the privilege of having your Mom always greeting me with a bright smile and a wave each day when I worked at Touchmark. She was so friendly and Fun to visit with as well as your Dad was.
Cherish those special memories
With sympathy
Former CMA at Touchmark
Kacie Kramer
I loved visiting with Margie when I was at Touchmark visiting Esther. Margie will be missed by so many people. May her memory live in your hearts forever.
Jane Matthees
I enjoyed visiting with Marjorie when I led worship at Touchmark. Since my first parish was at Milton, we knew many of the same people.
My prayers are with you as you adjust to life without her presence.
Pete,
Was out at St Peter’s last summer to pay my respects to my Qually relatives. Saw Lenart’s stone and was stunned that Marjorie was still with us. Lived a good long life, and I remembered her hosting some of us buddies at the farm long ago. Yeah, that smile was something else.
Drop me a line brother,
Mark
Margie was my mom’s sister. She lived with us in Fargo as a “Nanny” for a time when my brothers and I were little kids. Then, when she married Lennart and moved to the farm, we spent many happy times visiting her. I even “worked” on the farm for short times when I was in grade school — helping Lennart measure fields and working on the “rock-picking detail” with the Almen kids. Margie always referred fondly to my brothers and me as the “Lang Boys” — her only nephews from the Egerstrom side of her family. After moving to the East Coast, my visits to the farm were far less often, but I’ll always remember her warm and friendly charm and her radiant smile. Along with all of you, we’ll miss her greatly! Love, from Dave, Sue and family.
Just read this in the Grafton paper. Marjorie was my home etc teacher and I really liked her. I saw her and Lenard many times when I visited Park River to see my folks. Sorry for your loss.