Bernice T. Halvorson

Bernice T. Halvorson , age 91, of Fergus Falls, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

She was born May 13, 1921, at Leeds, North Dakota, the daughter of Bernt and Josephine (Strand) Hanson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Leeds Lutheran Church. She grew up and attended school in the Leeds area, graduating from the Leeds High School in 1939. She lived in the Leeds, California, and Minneapolis areas prior to her marriage.

On November 15, 1947, she was united in marriage to Walter Halvorson in Fargo, North Dakota. They operated the family farm in Leeds until 1949, also living at Lakota and Lisbon, North Dakota. In 1953 the couple moved to Fergus Falls, Minnesota. She was employed at the Broen Memorial Home for many years. After her husband retired in 1983 from the Regional Treatment Center, they spent their winters in Tucson, Arizona.

Through the years her faith and family have been at the center of her life. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, planning for holiday gatherings, and entertaining.

She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband of 64 years, Walter, brother, Marven, sister, Esther, and son-in-law, Norman Larsen.

Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn (Phil) LaBrosse of Arden Hills, MN, and Betty Larsen of Tucson, AZ, and son, Robert (Pam) Halvorson of Duluth, MN; five grandchildren: Jeremy, Jessica, Christine, Lindsay and Ashley; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the Broen Home
Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2012, at the Light and Life Auditorium of the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Chaplain Ken Austin
Interment: Bethlehem Cemetery in Fergus Falls
Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls is in charge of the arrangements.