Viola "Vi" B. Gross
December 9, 1937 ~ January 26, 2024
Born in:
Norman, North Dakota
Resided in:
West Fargo, ND
Vi’s service will be livestreamed below at 10 am, Friday, February 2, 2024
Vi Gross, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife and above all else mother and grandmother was called home to her Lord and Savior on January 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Vi was delivered by her grandmother, Anna Brekhus, on December 9, 1937, on their family farm near Norman, ND.
Vi’s parents were Clarence and Bertha Morris.
As a young adult Vi returned home to play the role as caregiver for her younger siblings when her mother was away.
Vi unconditionally loved and cared for her family.
Vi met Edward Gross and they were married on October 27, 1961. They moved to Devils Lake, ND, then to Grafton, ND, shortly after that where they welcomed oldest son Chad, and then only daughter Sheri.
In 1971, Ed’s job with Nodak Mutual relocated the four of them to Fargo, ND, where their second son Joe was born, and then youngest son Travis was born.
Vi’s greatest blessings will always be her four children. Her unconditional love lives on like a legacy that will always be with Chad, Sheri, Joe, and Travis.
Losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can feel.
She is survived by her children, Chad (Kris) Gross Breckenridge, MN., Sheri Perala of Hawley, MN, Joe (Amy) Gross of Elko, MN and Travis (Katie) Gross of Maple Grove, MN. Her six grandchildren Josh and Spencer Gross, Mikenze and Zakary Perala, Kayla and Hailey Gross. Sisters Delores Tarbell of Lake Havasu, AZ and Lavonne (Roy) Black, of Fargo, ND. Brothers Jerome (Karen) Morris, of Bismarck, ND and Tim Morris of Fargo, ND, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Edward, her parents Clarence and Bertha Morris, sister Betty Jane, son-in-law Rod Perala, along with numerous brothers and sisters-in-law.
In Lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be directed to American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association.
Services
Visitation - Friday: February 2, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Friday: February 2, 2024 10:00 am
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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Vi was a special lady. We knew her being wife to John’s boss. In the days when their children and our son were young, we camped together a few times on lakes in Minnesota. When we moved from Fargo, we lost touch. She always had some kind of treat baked with coffee when stopping by for a short visit. We’re keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
We extend our sympathy to your family. It was nice to get to know her for the short time we had with her. She was so friendly and caring. We will all miss her, especially at our dinner table.
Janice, Rosie, and Vicki @Sheyenne Crossings
Our heartfelt regret that we aren’t able to attend the funeral, love to all the family. We loved Vi Dearly and will miss her.
We will miss you guys but fully understand, love you guys ❤️
Lee and Charlotte Skistad
May she rest in peace.
Thinking of you Joe, Amy, and family.
What a lovely woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gross family.
Our prayer, thought and sympathy are with you and your family. May God’s grace and love sustain you in these trying days and bless you with endearing memories that you will always treasure. May perpetual light shine upon Vi’s soul.
Your mother was a very caring and loving person as evidenced by all the reflections during the service.