![]() To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Arnold "Arne" Bruce Christianson, please visit our Tree Store. Robert Christoffersons passing at the age of 73 on Wednesday, Decemhas been publicly announced by Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Bemidji in Bemidji, MN. Special thanks to Bemidji Sanford Homecare and Hospice team. 3 Grandchildren: Brandon (Carrie) Christianson, Justin Christianson (Kara Ortmeier) and Meagan (Aaron) Hulsebus 5 Great-grandchildren: Emryn, Declan, Afton, James and Simon Siblings: David (Becky) Christianson, Marcene (Nick) Molitor, Joy Christianson (Ed Rucinski), Regina Lalim and sister-in-law Sharon Christianson He was preceded in death by his parents Peder and Dorothy, his brother Harold and 2 infant siblings Bonnie and Nancy, his brother-in-law David Lalim and his son-in-law Garry Fleck. He was Secretary for Rural Electric Association (REA) for several years and on the Board of Directors for Square Butte power company.Īrne is survived by his long-time partner Barb Evans and his two children Tonneli Christianson and Bruce (Lori) Christianson. He was on the Planning Commission and Variance Committee for Hubbard County and Governor for Cooperative Development. He held various logging and trucking jobs before owning and operating his own business, Steamboat Sawmill from 1973 until 1999. They had 2 children, Tonneli and Bruce, and later divorced. He graduated from Bemidji High School in 1960 and married Carol Hinrichs in 1961. Growing up and throughout his life he loved to hunt, fish, golf and play cards (especially cribbage). He was born February 25, 1942, in Hibbing to Peder and Dorothy (Stecker) Christianson and lived in Kelly Lake before moving to Bemidji. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, Augat Aardahl Lutheran Church, Bemidji. In memory of LaVerne (South) Whelan, please visit our floral store.Arnold “Arne” Bruce Christianson died Sunday, July 30th at his home in Bemidji, Minnesota. ![]() She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Bradley, Grandsons Dustin Whelan and James Robert Graves, 1 great-grandchild, parents and siblings. Scott Leigh Dingman, of Bemidji died peacefully at home on October 1st surrounded by his closest family members following a courageous battle with cancer. LaVerne is survived by her children: Kenneth (Sharon) Whelan, Dixie Lee (Virgil) Babin, Frederick (Kim) Whelan, Robert (Mary) Whelan, Teri Graves (Buddy Chancellor) and Tama (Fred) Wesely, 97 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren She wore a gorgeous pink hat and felt like the queen of Bemidji. And an even bigger celebration for her was being the Grand Marshall for the School Reunion Parade. She was so happy to visit with everyone that could attend. Laverne turned 100 years old in April which was celebrated with a big party. He was predeceased by : his parents, Peder and Dorothy his siblings. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arnold Bruce Christianson to show support. She always made time for everyone from children to great-great grandchildren. 3330 Irvine Avenue NW Bemidji, MN 56601 Tel: 1-21 Fax: 21 2023 Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Service. We are sad to announce that on Jwe had to say goodbye to Arnold Bruce Christianson of Bemidji, Minnesota, born in Hibbing, Minnesota. She enjoyed quilting, puzzles, going to casinos and especially loved ironing. She was often referred to as a social butterfly and wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. She had a smile and hug for everyone and loved to meet new people. After retirement, she worked at Goldpine Home until her 84th birthday, where she later resided. After running 2 different bar/restaurants in neighboring Hungry Horse, Montana, they moved back to the Bemidji area to run a grocery store in the Island Lake area They eventually moved back to the city of Bemidji where she worked at North Country Hospital as housekeeping supervisor. They had five more children born in Kalispell. Robert bought a car business there and they settled into their new home. After a short time in Grand Maris, they decided to move back to Seattle but only made it as far as Kalispell, Montana. Soon after they returned to Bemidji and ran the family tavern and had their second child, DixieLee. Their first child, Kenneth, was born in Seattle. They were married there in November, 1943. Robert went to work at Boeing Airlines in Seattle Washington and LaVerne soon followed him. She met her husband Robert Whelan in Bemidji. She was very proud to be a 1940 graduate of Bemidji High School. The family moved to Bemidji and she attended most of her schooling in the Bemidji area. She was part of a family of 11 children and 2 half siblings. LaVerne was born April 9,1922 in Wales, North Dakota to Jay and Hannah (Irvine) South. ![]() Edith LaVerne Whelan passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 28th.Ī celebration of life will be 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Octoat the Eagles Club, Bemidji.
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