Baris Julia Oscarson

Baris Julia Oscarson, age 88, of Fergus Falls, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Lake Region Healthcare in Fergus Falls.

Baris was born on August 6, 1926, to William G. and Rosa W. (Heine) Matheson in Breckenridge. She attended Breckenridge High School, graduating in 1944. During WWII, Baris was a Civilian secretary for the United States Navy in Washington, D.C., and then she was secretary for Farmers and Merchants State Bank, Breckenridge.

On April 4, 1948 Baris married Lynal J. Oscarson in Wahpeton, North Dakota. Together they started farming near Campbell. In 1957 they bought their family farm in Western Township where they lived, worked and raised their family.

She enjoyed everything about living her life in the country. She spent many hours working the soil, tending to her plants, flowers and vegetables and turning her yard and gardens into something beautiful for all to enjoy. The country quiet added to her joy of song bids coming to visit the many feeders. She also enjoyed doing jig-saw puzzles, playing cards and visiting family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Rosa Matheson; son, David Oscarson; grandson, Jason Platt; sister, Lorraine Mauer.

Baris is survived by her husband, Lynal; children, Gary (Kathy) Oscarson, Houston, TX, Karen (Roger) Platt, Breckenridge, Ruth Midboe, Fergus Falls, Phyllis (Jeffrey) Kephart, Grayslake, IL, Richard (Jill) Oscarson, Pleasant Prairie, WI Michael (Charmaine) Oscarson, Goose Creek, SC, Dale (Debra) Oscarson, Bremen, AL, Susan (Daniel) Flor, Oconomowoc, WI; 22 grandchildren, Justin (Heather) Oscarson, Danielle (Dan) Pena, Tanya (August) Wieser, Mark (Stephanie) Platt,Chad Piekarski, Eric (Christine) Costello, Kristin Costello, Kelly Costello, Kery Costello, Jeffrey (Kate) Oscarson, Matthew Oscarson, Chelsea (fiancé Ernie) Oscarson, Jennifer (Jarad) Adkins, Ashley (John) Freeman, Tisha (Michael) McManus, Damien (Calah) Absher, Ashley (Justin) Williams, Derrek (fiancé Chelsea) Oscarson, Amanda Culver, Edward Schmit, Brian Schmit and Daniel Flor; 15 great-grandchildren, Derek Oscarson, Taylor Pena, Braxton Pena, Amanda Platt, Alyssa Platt, Abby Platt, Zoey Platt, Jaxson Costello, Apollo Oscarson, Remi Oscarson, John David Adkins, Olivia Adkins, Addison Freeman, Kellan McManus and Gabriel Absher, her sister Darline Leland, Fergus Falls, many nieces and nephews, and several cousins.

Visitation: One Hour prior to service at First Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls.
Service: 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 8, 2015, at First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Pastor Saul Stensvaag
Burial: First Lutheran North Cemetery in Fergus Falls.
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.