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Shirley Thueson
Sheyenne, N.D.
Shirley Ann Thueson, age 91, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at CHI St. Alexius in Carrington, N.D.
Shirley's visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, Sheyenne N.D. with her burial following at the Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, N.D. Pastor Jeff Halvorson will officiate the service with special music to be played by pianist Eunice Throlson. Congregational hymns "The Old Rugged Cross," "How Great Thou Art" and "Blessed Assurance" will be sung. Honorary bearers are Shirley's friends and cousins.
Shirley was born on February 23, 1932 in New Rockford, N.D. to Esther Swanson. She grew up in Sheyenne and graduated from Sheyenne High School. Shirley continued her education at Minot and Valley City Normal School.
She was married on February 26, 1951 to Richard Thueson at Grace Lutheran church in Sheyenne. They lived in Sheyenne and raised their family there. Shirley was very active in her community. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the V.F.W. #3969 Ladies Auxiliary, Daughters of the Pioneer, and the Degree of Honor. Shirley was very caring as she loved doing many things for others.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 72 years, Richard; their three children, Kathleen, Richard and Tim (Lynell) Thueson; one grandson Mark (Samantha) Thueson; a brother-in-law Gordon Hill; many cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as her faithful dog, Ruby.
She was preceded in death by her mother Esther; and two sisters, Darlene Hill and Delores Benson.
Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford, N.D.
