Nellie Jean Vangsness
June 22, 1934 ~ July 30, 2022
Nellie Jean’s service will be livestreamed at 2PM, Saturday, August 13th
Nellie Jean Audrey Vangsness passed away on July 30, 2022 at Sanford Medical at the age of 88.
Nellie Jean was born June 22, 1934 to Leonard and Olga (Petersen) Anderson in Rugby, ND.
Nellie Jean was united in marriage to Elmer Vangsness on January 22, 1954 in Rugby, ND. They moved to Fargo, ND in 1958. Nellie Jean worked at the NDSU library for 25 years until retiring in 1996. Nellie Jean volunteered at the Sons of Norway for 24 years, even though Nellie Jean was a Swede, she thought she could teach them a thing or two.
Nellie Jean was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway.
Nellie Jean is survived by her sons, Gary (Cindy) of Gilbert, MN; David of Fargo; and her daughter, Janice (Brian) Templin of Waite Park, MN; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers, Larry Anderson of Moorhead, MN; and Alan Mark (Bonnie) Anderson of Fargo.
Nellie Jean was proceeded in death by her husband, Elmer (2013); her parents; step father, Albin Anderson; and brother Fredrick Leon Anderson.
Services
Visitation: August 13, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Celebration of Life: August 13, 2022 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Burial: October 10, 2022 11:00 am
North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery Mandan ND
1825 46th St Mandan ND 58554
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Our sincere condolences. We will miss Nellie beyond measure! Our Earh Angel who left a huge hole in our world. Blessings, Love and Peace
Nellie’s family,
We were sorry to hear about Nellie. I also worked at the NDSU library for 27 years. She was always just a cheery person. Also would visit her in AZ. She will be missed.
Nellie Jean will be missed greatly for her quick wit and cheerful attitude. We’re so sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to the family of Nellie. She was a dear friend and colleague. — Michael Miller, Germans from Russia Heritage Collection, NDSU Libraries, Fargo.
My sincere sympathies to Nellie’s family. I worked at NDSU library and remember a funny, always “up” lady who was fun to be in the break room with.
My sympathy to Jan, David and Gary. You had a great Mom.