Verna Leedahl
May 5, 1927 ~ February 10, 2020
Verna Lorine (Foss) Leedahl, 92, Fargo, returned to the one who created her on Monday February 10, 2020 at Kind-er Care, West Fargo under the care of ETHOS Hospice.
Verna Lorine Foss was born May 5, 1927 in Fargo, ND to Guy and Inga (Larson) Foss. Verna grew up on a farm near Christine, ND and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran High School in 1947. She married Daniel Arthur Leedahl on June 19, 1948 and was his partner in farming and ranching near Leonard, ND. She became a servant leader in many roles at Zion Lutheran Church including the women’s organization, bible studies, Sunday School and Luther League. Daniel passed away on May 31, 1997.
Daniel and Verna raised five children: Steven (JoAnn), Paul (Susan), Karen (David Shank), Mary (Thomas Powers) and Guy. Their children gifted them with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Verna especially enjoyed baking, striking up conversation with anyone she ever encountered, genealogy and was the keeper of family stories.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel, a sister, Carol Pauline Myhre, as well as two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Besides her children and their offspring, she leaves behind her sister, Arlene Nelson and countless relatives and friends.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Fredrikson-Boulger Funeral Chapel, Kindred with visitation starting at 5:00 P.M.
Funeral Service: 1:00 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2020 at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Kindred, ND with visitation starting at 12:00 P.M.
Interment: Zion Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Verna requested that memorials be given either to the Zion Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Oak Grove Lutheran Schools.
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So sorry for your loss Steve and JoAnn. Thinking of you.
So sorry for your loss.
Denny and Cathy
Thinking of all of your family.. I remember us kids visiting her apartment in Kindred in hopes of scoring some freshly baked caramel rolls, cookies or whatever other sweets we could. We never left disappointed. Godspeed.
I remember Verna as a kind and caring mom who had room for a lonely young lady who missed her grandma while attending college. She and I corresponded for a bit and her encouraging words meant the world to me. God’s blessings Verna.
Sorry for your loss Steve and JoAnn, Prayers for you and family
Verna was a great lady, I knew her when she lived at Fieldstone Village in Fargo
She was always baking for the residents her and everyone enjoyed that and specially enjoyed visiting with her whenever possible
Verna will be greatly missed
Condolences to all of the family and it was a pleasure getting to know some of the family also
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a neat lady. She encouraged me in my clowning. I have such fond memories of her.
Verna was such a gem of a lady! I loved our rides out to West Prairie on Sundays. She would show me where everyone lived. Smart as a tack!
I’ll miss her sparkly personality!
Rest High my friend!
Condolences on the death of Verna. My mother, her cousin, talked of her fondly. I hope the Foss clan is having a wonderful heavenly reunion.
With warm sympathy,
Claudia Quinnild-Souba, daughter of Ruth (Foss) Quinnild
So sorry Steve and family. Your Mom was very special to me. She, along with Hank Trangsrud, and Ray and Ruth Quinnild were my sponsors. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gene and Mary (Grangaard) Nerby