Obituary: Sylvia Kjos

Sylvia B. Kjos, 93, New Rockford, N.D. was called home Sept. 20, 2019 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, N.D. The funeral was held Sept. 24, at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. The burial was at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Doug Nemitz officiated with special music provided by Doreen Taylor and Logan Kjos. Casket bearers were Jeremy Kjos, Tommy Kjos, Ryan Kjos, Evan Kjos, Jason Olund, Blake Kjos, Corey Borah, Casey Borah and Cody Borah. Honorary bearers were Roy Taylor, all nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Sylvia was born Oct. 7, 1925 in New Rockford, to Ole T. and Anna (Kvien) Kjos. She attended school in New Rockford, graduating in the class of 1947.

Sylvia was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford. She was baptized Dec. 25, 1925, and later confirmed in Christ on May 24, 1942. After high school, Sylvia worked for Swift and Company for 18 years. After her employment with Swift, she worked at the Rockford Theatre for a couple of years, and then at Busy Bee for seven years.

Sylvia's love for photography led to self-employment for twelve years. In 1975, Sylvia won 6th place in a National Photo Contest at Beltsville, Md. In 1988, she entered the North Dakota Centennial Juried Art Exhibition in Bismarck. Sylvia received Honorable Mention for her piece she titled "Frosty Morn."

Sylvia went to work at the Senior Citizens Center in New Rockford after her self-employment. In 2013, at the age of 88 she retired from working at the Center, but you could still often find her there.

Sylvia leaves her loving memories to be cherished by nephews; Craig (Robin) Kjos, Fargo,: Norris (Becky) Kjos, New Rockford; nieces, Sandra Olund, Fargo: Cynthia Kjos, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; Candice (Ron) Jarrett, Newhall, Iowa; Jeanine Baker, Pleasant Grove, Utah; numerous great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and a few great-great-great nieces and nephews.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thomas B. Kjos and sister Marlys A. Kjos; nephew, Ordell T. Kjos; nephew-in-law, Lynn W. Olund; nieces, Renae L. Kjos and Pamela (Kjos) Preminger.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.