1930
Norris
2011
Norris Gilbertson
October 14, 1930 — March 19, 2011
Norris Gilbertson, 80, of Ashby died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at the Pioneer Care Center in Fergus Falls.
Norris Stanley Gilbertson was born October 14, 1930, in Pelican Rapids, the son of Olaf and Kathleen (Sha) Gilbertson. He grew up in Erhard Grove Township and was baptized and confirmed at Bagstevold Lutheran Church in Erhard. In 1949, Norris graduated from Pelican Rapids High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force.
On November 7, 1959, he married LaVonne Bengtson. Norris and LaVonne moved to Ashby in 1965 where they raised their family. Norris worked in well drilling, construction and truck driving. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and took great pride in his beautiful yard and garden. He was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. Norris especially enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne of Ashby; children, Rick (Brenda) Gilbertson of Sioux Falls, SD, Kathy (Dean) Danielson of Fergus Falls, Linda (Denny Anderson) Williams of Ashby, LeAnn (Brian) Huseth of Underwood, Teresa (Brad) Barry of Ashby and Brenda (Matthew Wogen) Gilbertson of St. Louis Park, MN; grandchildren, Hannah Gilbertson, Mallory Gilbertson, Kelsey (Joe Ripley) Danielson, Jeremy Danielson, Erin (Tradyn) Foley, Derek Williams, Emily Williams, Travis (Sage Becklund) Huseth, Samantha Huseth, Adam (Chalsey) Barry, Tyler Barry and Hayley Barry; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Danielson, Aubree Huseth and Kylie Barry; brothers and sisters, Bob (Pat) Gilbertson of Maple Plain, MN, Beverly (Dennis) Jacobson of Fountain Hills, AZ, Dale (Phyllis) Gilbertson of Erhard, Dalyce (Orrie) Leabo of Underwood and Deanna (John) Jorgenson of Apple Valley, MN; sister-in-law, Delores (Marvin) Pederson of Fergus Falls; brothers-in-law, Llewellyn (LaVerne) Bengtson of Fargo, ND and Merlin (Darlene) Bengtson of Erhard; LaVonneA�A�A½s aunt, Calma Brenden and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Valerie Gilbertson; granddaughter, Tiffany Williams; nephew, Tom Gilbertson; brother-in-law, Arne (Olga) Bengtson and sister-in-law, Colette Bengtson.
Visitation: Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Ashby
Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson
Burial: Pelican Lake Cemetery, Ashby
Norris Stanley Gilbertson was born October 14, 1930, in Pelican Rapids, the son of Olaf and Kathleen (Sha) Gilbertson. He grew up in Erhard Grove Township and was baptized and confirmed at Bagstevold Lutheran Church in Erhard. In 1949, Norris graduated from Pelican Rapids High School and then entered the U.S. Air Force.
On November 7, 1959, he married LaVonne Bengtson. Norris and LaVonne moved to Ashby in 1965 where they raised their family. Norris worked in well drilling, construction and truck driving. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and took great pride in his beautiful yard and garden. He was an avid Twins and Vikings fan. Norris especially enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Ashby.
He is survived by his wife, LaVonne of Ashby; children, Rick (Brenda) Gilbertson of Sioux Falls, SD, Kathy (Dean) Danielson of Fergus Falls, Linda (Denny Anderson) Williams of Ashby, LeAnn (Brian) Huseth of Underwood, Teresa (Brad) Barry of Ashby and Brenda (Matthew Wogen) Gilbertson of St. Louis Park, MN; grandchildren, Hannah Gilbertson, Mallory Gilbertson, Kelsey (Joe Ripley) Danielson, Jeremy Danielson, Erin (Tradyn) Foley, Derek Williams, Emily Williams, Travis (Sage Becklund) Huseth, Samantha Huseth, Adam (Chalsey) Barry, Tyler Barry and Hayley Barry; great-grandchildren, Alyssa Danielson, Aubree Huseth and Kylie Barry; brothers and sisters, Bob (Pat) Gilbertson of Maple Plain, MN, Beverly (Dennis) Jacobson of Fountain Hills, AZ, Dale (Phyllis) Gilbertson of Erhard, Dalyce (Orrie) Leabo of Underwood and Deanna (John) Jorgenson of Apple Valley, MN; sister-in-law, Delores (Marvin) Pederson of Fergus Falls; brothers-in-law, Llewellyn (LaVerne) Bengtson of Fargo, ND and Merlin (Darlene) Bengtson of Erhard; LaVonneA�A�A½s aunt, Calma Brenden and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Valerie Gilbertson; granddaughter, Tiffany Williams; nephew, Tom Gilbertson; brother-in-law, Arne (Olga) Bengtson and sister-in-law, Colette Bengtson.
Visitation: Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a 6:30 p.m. prayer service at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church, Ashby
Clergy: Rev. Carol Olson
Burial: Pelican Lake Cemetery, Ashby
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