Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Linda Soulis Colliander passed away on April 22, 2021, after a very brief battle with cancer. Linda was the only child of George and Myrtle (Haberlien) Anderson, born Feb. 17, 1944 in New Rockford, N.D.
Linda grew up and attended school in New Rockford and graduated from New Rockford High School in 1961. Linda attended Jamestown College and the University of North Dakota. She graduated from UND in 1965 with a degree in nursing. Linda married Joseph Soulis in Jamestown, N.D. in 1965. Linda began her nursing career in Beach, N.D. at Golden Valley Hospital, and shortly thereafter, they moved to Watford City, N.D., where she eventually became the director of nursing at McKenzie County Memorial Hospital. They began their family in Watford City as well, with the birth of her son Michael, and two years later, Randy. They then moved to Little Falls, Minn. where she worked at St. Gabriel's Hospital and later became the Director of Nursing at St. Otto's Home. Their family was complete with the birth of their youngest son, Joe. Linda was an involved member of the Little Falls community and developed many close, long-lasting friendships during her time there. The family moved to Jamestown, N.D. in 1983. In 1985, Linda moved to Fargo, N.D. Her career working for the VA Hospital began there. Once her boys graduated from high school, she ventured to Gillette, Wyo. and Las Vegas, Nev., continuing her work in the VA Healthcare System. She had a long and successful career in nursing, retiring in 2004.
Linda found true love and friendship with Bruce Colliander, whom she married in May of 2004. They moved to Georgetown, Texas, and eventually the Phoenix area to enjoy their retirement years.
Linda is survived by her three sons Mike (Kerrie); Randy (Anita); Joe (Christine; five grandchildren; stepchildren Tim (Rita) Colliander and Dawn Colliander; one step-grandchild; brother-in-law, Alan (Susan) Colliander and sister-in-law Angie Colliander.
Preceding her in death are her husband Bruce and her parents George and Myrtle Anderson.
