Rita Holmstrom
June 24, 1968 ~ August 30, 2024
Born in:
Oakes, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Rita passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, at the age of 56.
Rita Lynne Holmstrom was born on June 24, 1968, the daughter of Charles and Carol (Larson) Holmstrom in Oakes, ND. She grew up in Gwinner, ND where she received her education, graduating from Gwinner High School in 1986. Rita then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she graduated in 1990.
She worked her entire career as a travel agent, first working for Rosenbluth Travel in Linton, ND, beginning in 1992 and later in Fargo as well. Rita also worked for Travel and Transport in Fargo, retiring from there due to health concerns in February of 2020. In the last years, Rita helped care for her aging parents and provided loving care to the both in their final years. Charles passed in 2018 and Carol passed in 2022.
Rita is survived by several dear cousins whom she referred to as the “siblings she never had”, and many other extended relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 PM Friday, September 20, 2024, at Gustaf Adolf Lutheran Church in Gwinner, ND – with a visitation one hour prior. She will be buried with her parents at the Cemetery in Gwinner, ND, following the service. A reception will be held in the church social hall immediately following the burial ceremony.
Services
Visitation - Friday: September 20, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Gustaf Adolf Lutheran Church, Gwinner ND
207 1st St SE
Gwinner, ND 58040
Memorial Service - Friday: September 20, 2024 2:00 pm
Gustaf Adolf Lutheran Church, Gwinner ND
207 1st St SE
Gwinner, ND 58040
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My sympathy to Rita’s loved ones. I babysat her as a little one. So sweet.
The stars are shining much more brighter with her amongst them. RiP.
Light up the Heavens, bright star!
I’m so sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We worked together in travel for 25+ years. Many travels and laughs together and outings. She will be sadly missed. May you be at peace my friend until we meet again.
I’m shocked to hear about Rita’s passing. I haven’t seen her for a long time. She was such a wonderful person. My sympathy to her family. Rest in peace Rita
Some people are bigger than life and come into our lives and change us forever. Rita was just that person. Thanks Neighbor Rita for all of the laughs, adventures, advice, texts, long chats and dedicated friendship over the years.
Rest in peace… you will never be forgotten.
-Neighbor Dave
I am sorry for the loss of Rita. I worked with her at Travel and Transport.
Many special moments spent with Rita, went through Reservations training in the Linton Rosenbluth Office. Rita always spiced up our day with her stories.
May you be at Peace Rita
So sad to hear of her passing. I worked with for my 10 years at Rosenbluth in Fargo, where we had a lot of great times and stories to share. Peace to you Rita, you will be missed!
I was so surprised about Rita’s passing. I babysat her as well. One time when she was living in Fargo we were both at the Green Mill at the same time and we shared a few appetizers. So sorry to learn of her passing. She was too young for that.
Paul Enderson
My sincere condolences to Rita’s family! This is heart-breaking for certain! She was the smile that brightened many rooms. All the posts echo how much she meant to so many people and all the joy that she brought to so many lives! My heart is saddened by her loss but she is now joined once again with her family. Heaven gained an Angel who left this world too soon. God’s blessings to all her family & friends!
It is with great shock, and sadness that I learn of your passing. You are back with the C’s. I know how much you loved your folks. So many years ago connecting at work finding out our folks worked at Bobcat, and becoming friends. Thank you for sharing, and teaching the tricks, and tips of our industry, helping me though . Thanks or all the laughs, we shared during, and after work, Our potluck hangouts, or going out to those fancy places to eat. You touched so many and will be greatly missed by all who knew you.
Her grandmother Leona lived across the street from my grandmother Astrid. So we’d play together while they visited.
Rita was super friendly and fun to play with.