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Rance Lon Fretland
The world lost an intelligent, interesting and unique man on May 24, 2006.
Rance Lon Fretland, 47, passed away after an extended illness. Rance was born January 11, 1959 in Stanley, ND. By his first birthday he was a resident of Washington, residing in Seattle, Bellevue, Snohomish, and Everett. He graduated from Snohomish High School in 1977, and obtained a MA from Harding University in Searcy, AR. He and his wife Nancy (Hamel) served as missionaries in Haiti until political turmoil forced them to return to the USA. He was a long-term employee of Snohomish County, working in management for the Finance department.
He enjoyed hiking, bowling, biking, camping, horticulture, gourmet cooking (and eating!), reading extensively and always researching. Above all, he enjoyed the time he had with his daughter Amanda, the light of his life. He was a wonderful devoted father. They spent many weekends together enjoying these activities and others, and just being together. Rance took special care to make holidays special for his daughter, baking her birthday cakes, filling stockings, creating Easter baskets, and was in the midst of planning a vacation to Disney World with her when he passed away. Amanda was equally devoted to Rance, taking care of him during his illness and was always patient and loving toward him.
Rance will be greatly missed by his surviving family. He had a terrific odd sense of humor, original ideas, eclectic taste, and fastidiousness. He always looked at things from many angles, and yet was down to earth and respectful of peoples’ opinion. He was a "real" person.
Rance is survived by his daughter Amanda Nicole Fretland, 17; his parents Ron and Ruth Ann Fretland, of Snohomish, WA; his brother Randy Fretland (wife Heidi, daughters Emily and Jenny) of Everett,WA; brother Roland Fretland (children Rory, Laurel, Hillary and Kara, and their mother Tanya) of Snohomish, WA; sister Ronna DeLaVergne (husband Keith, son Cameron Opitz, daughter-in-law Jessica, and Danielle DeLaVergne, daughter of Keith) of Everett, WA; and grandparents Al and Edna Payne of Bothell, WA. He also has many, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and good friends who will miss him tremendously.
A memorial program will be held Thursday, June 1st at 3:30 p.m. in the Monte Cristo Hotel Ballroom, 1507 Wall Street, Everett, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Heifer International, www.heifer.org, Rance’s favorite organization. Also, a fund has been established at Bank of America, the Amanda Fretland College Fund.
Bill Tiedemann
Bill Tiedemann, 78, of Tioga, ND, died Saturday, June 17, 2006 at his Tioga residence.
Military Graveside services are planned for 3:00 PM, Friday, June 23, 2006 at the Black Hills National Cemetery
in Sturgis, SD. Visitation for the public will be held at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Tioga on Monday, June 19, 2006 from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Cremation will follow. Kincade Funeral Home of Sturgis, SD are handling graveside arrangements.
Bill was born August 24, 1928 in Baker, MT, the fourth of five children, to William Jacob and Edna (Rose) Tiedemann. Bill mother passed away when Bill was very young. He and his sibling were cared for and raised in the very capable charge of their oldest sister, Bernice. Bill and his sibling maintained their farm near Ekalaka, MT.
On November 4, 1950, Bill was united in marriage to Deloris Waterland in Miles City, MT. Bill entered the U.S. Army on November 10, 1950 and served on the front line in Korea. He was honorably discharged on August 1, 1956. Bill spent the remainder of his career in the Oilfield Sales and Supply business. He was well respected in the oilfield with the reputation of his ability and willingness to go the extra mile to provide supplies and service whenever needed to the men in the field. Bill relocated his family to Gillette, WY in 1977. This was a reluctant but necessary move due to the slowing down of exploration and production in the Tioga area at that time.
Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. His children share cherished memories of annual 2-week summer vacation adventures. Bill reserved these times exclusively to his children to hunt, fish and camp throughout Canada, Montana and Wyoming. He created adventure, fun and lifelong memories with his children in these annual excursions. In later years, Bill’s greatest joy were his four grandchildren. He was proud of them and of their accomplishments. Tyler, Tori, Breanna and Ryan have many fond memories of time spent with Grandpa and the wisdom he passed down to them.
Family and friends remember Bill’s no-nonsense "old school" approach in life which was strive to the best of your own abilities in all things. Bill Tiedemann was a man of simple pleasures. He was kind and generous to all he knew. He will be missed and fondly remembered by all those whose lives he touched.
He is survived by his wife Delores Tiedemann of Tioga, 3 children; Marla (Myron) Iverson of Tioga, Corby (Pat) Tiedemann of Artesia, NM and Coty (Rick) Johnson of Tioga, 4 grandchildren, Tyler Johnson, Tori Johnson. Breanna Thornberg and Ryan Thornberg, 1 brother, Harry (Lucille) Tiedemann of Walla Walla, WA and 1 sister, Helen (Walt) Kemmerer.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Bernice Hollman and Lete Martens.
Donna Fredrickson
Donna Fredrickson, 73, Powers Lake, died Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in a Tioga hospital.
Donna was born on October 10, 1932, the daughter of Harold and Lida (Brown) Holmes, in Kenmare, ND. She was reared and educated in Kenmare.
As a young lady, she worked as a waitress, where she met her future husband. On March 31, 1948, she was united in marriage to Floyd J. Fredrickson at her grandmother’s home in Kenmare, ND. The couple farmed in Thorson Township, where they raised their three children. In 2000, they moved to Powers Lake. Floyd died April 23, 2005.
She was a very giving person, always willing to help with anything asked of her. She was very active in the community and devoted her time to many different organizations and projects.
Donna enjoyed music, gardening, cooking, cross-word puzzles, needlepoint, painting, whist parties and a good game of hand and foot with her friends. She held various jobs cooking, most recently at the Powers Lake Senior Citizens, where she was the site manager for 10 and a half years, and served as president.
Donna was a member of the Scandia Lutheran Church, the church’s women’s group, and secretary of the congregation. She taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was active in the Scandia and Holy Cross ladies aid, Powers Lake Senior Citizens, Powers Lake food pantry, Burke County Historical Society, Burke County Council on Aging, VFW and American Legion, all of Powers Lake.
She is survived by:
Daughter: Betty ( Louis) Fredrickson, Regina Sask; sons: Terry (Linda) Fredrickson, Powers Lake, ND; Benny (Renae) Fredrickson, Powers Lake, ND; mother: Lida Schmidtke, Kenmare, ND; grandchildren: Jamey (Sara) Fredrickson, Nick (Teddi) Fredrickson, Scott Fredrickson, Heather (Spencer) Dyck, Cheryl (Tim) Fredrickson, Mikayla Fredrickson, Kendra Fredrickson; great-grandchildren: Shaina Fredrickson, Jessica Dyck, Ashton Dyck, Noah Fredrickson and Savanna Fredrickson; sisters, June McPherson, MN; Diane (Ken) Chapman, Kenmare, ND; Bonnie Holmes, ID and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd, father Harold, step father Lyle Schmidtke and daughter-in-law, Claudia J. Fredrickson.
Funeral servfice was Saturday, June 17, 2006, at Scandia Lutheran Church, rural Battleview, ND.
Burial was at Scandia Lutheran Cemetery, rural Battleview, ND.
Ardell V. Daniel
Ardell V. Daniel, 85, formerly of Ray, North Dakota, most recently of Williston, North Dakota, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Williston. Rosary was held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, April 23, 2006 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, Father John Guthrie will officiate. Funeral Services were held at 1:30 PM, Monday, April 24, 2006 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Ray. Father Jacob Kayalaparambil and Father Johnson will con-celebrate, and interment will follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery.
Ardell Viola (Nyberg) Daniel was born May 6, 1920 in New Home Township north of Ray, North Dakota, the youngest daughter of Harry and Alma Nyberg. She attended Rainbow Valley Lutheran Church and New Home School #1. In those days, babysitters were unheard of, and Ardell regularly attended church and social gatherings with her parents and sisters. It was in those early years that she was introduced to cooperative and Farmers Union-an organization which would play a big part in her life from that time on.
Ardell graduated from Ray High School in 1938. On October 29, 1941, she was united in marriage to Roman C. Daniel at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Ray. This union saw 64 years. In April of 1942 they moved to their farm west of Ray, where they resided until August of 2005, when they moved to the Kensington Assisted Living Facility in Williston.
Ardell served on the committee that helped to organize the Ray Co-op Credit Union. She was a 60-year member of the North Dakota Homemakers Association, and also served for many years as a 4-H leader. She enjoyed her garden and the fruits of her labors were shared with family and friends. She had the privilege of shucking peas even with her great grandchildren.
She enjoyed traveling, and received many opportunities to see various parts of the country while attending Homemakers and Farmers Union conventions. Other memorable trips were to Europe to visit her daughter and son-in-law, and an agricultural goodwill trip to the Far East.
Ardell was also an avid bridge player, and belonged to a local club for many years.
Ardell is survived by her husband, Roman, of Williston, ND; daughters, Carolyn Perdue of Ray, ND, Darlene (Dan) Devlin of Bristow, VA, and Beverly (Irving) Aslakson of Lakeville, MN; 5 grandchildren; Steve (Bernadette) Perdue, Julie (Brent) Lysne, Michelle (Larry) Oswald, Dan (Tara) Devlin, Jr., Rob (Lara) Devlin, 11 great grandchildren; Megan, Matt, Kendra, Kelsey Perdue, Hailee, Madison and Paige Oswald, Brady, Emily, and Jocelyn Lysne, and Reiley Devlin, her sister; Leone Ohnstad of Clancy, MT; brothers and sisters-in-law; Sara Barstad, Avis Daniel, Cecil Daniel, Francis Daniel, Verna Daniel, Dorothy Mae Baker and many nieces and nephews.
Her parents; a sister, Hildegarde Anderson; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law preceded her in death.
Bryce N. Kiefel
Bryce N. Kiefel, 20, of Madison, Alabama and formerly of rural Ray, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2006, at his home in Alabama.
His funeral was held at 2:00 PM Friday afternoon, September 1, 2006, at Beaver Creek Lutheran Church. Rev. Jon Wellumson will officiate and interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery.
Bryce Nordby Kiefel was born on February 1, 1986 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Mark and Lois (Sveen) Kiefel. He later moved with his parents to Grand Forks where he attended elementary school. During the flood, he stayed with his grandparents and attended Ray public school. He so loved times at the cabin riding his four wheeler.
When he was twelve years old, his family moved to Madison, Alabama where he attended Liberty Middle School and on to high school at Bob Jones. After high school graduation, he attended Calhoun College in Madison.
He is survived by his mother and father along with his brother, Brock Kiefel of Bismarck, North Dakota; grandmother, Luann Kiefel of Jamestown; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; his "grandpa" Fred Henning of Ray, North Dakota; and his girlfriend, Crystal of Madison, Alabama all of whom will miss him greatly.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, C. Duane Kiefel of Jamestown and his maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Helen Sveen of Ray, North Dakota.
The family would like to thank all of Bryce’s friends who came to visit at the funeral home in Madison, before his return home to North Dakota, for their presence, company, and love which lightened the burden beyond what you will ever know. All of the great memories and stories you shared, confirmed what we all know- that Bryce was a very generous, kind, fun, loving, and tender person.
We will miss you Bryce. The little insight we have from the Lord is that this world was just to harsh and you were too fragile- now you are secure and safe. Until we meet again...
The Everson Funeral Home of Williston is caring for the family.
