Mildred Evenson

Mildred “Mil” Evenson, 95, a longtime resident of Fergus Falls, died Monday, August 3, 2009, at the Knute Nelson Care Center in Alexandria.  She was born March 8, 1914, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the daughter of Martin and Anna (Spinarski) Albrecht. She was baptized at St. Mary’s in Jamestown, and moved to Minnesota in 1921. She attended school in Tintah and Wendell, Minnesota. In 1925 she moved to Fergus Falls, where she finished her schooling. She worked for the E. V. O’Meara family for 12 years. On November 8, 1939, she married Lloyd Evenson at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Fergus Falls. She started working at O’Meara’s Department Store in 1942, and was employed as a buyer and clerk there for 42 years until her retirement. She was an active member at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church participating in Ladies Aid and Circles, and was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed being able to help others. Mil lived her life as a devoted and caring woman. Her family was her life. She was the “Matriarch” of her nieces and nephews families. Her fun loving spirit was passed on to many generations. She was loved by her family, kind to all who knew her, and will be greatly missed. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Lloyd; her brothers, Lloyd, Ralph, Clifford and Lester; and her sisters, Louise and Adeline. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, as well as many great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with the Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls. Condolences may be sent online at www.olsonfuneralhome.com