1930
Rev.
2017
Rev. Elwin Walvatne
July 20, 1930 — January 29, 2017
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
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Dear Grandpa,
Faithful. If I could pick one word to describe you, that would be my choice. All my life, I've known you to be faithful to your family, the body of Christ, and to the Lord. Your walk with God has encouraged, strengthened, and comforted me. Grandpa, you know what is true, and you hold fast to it. I will always look up to you for that. Thank you for loving me as I grew up and matured, and for instilling in me a deep devotion to ice cream. Most of all, thank you for teaching me that the Lord is worthy of my life, no matter where it takes me or what it costs.
All of the people gathered today have been touched by you in some way. What a testament that is to how well you love people, and to the Father's love for us.
Thank you for being a great grandpa. I look forward to worshipping our Lord together for all eternity, where where we can eat all the ice cream we want :).
See you soon,
Casey
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Elwin's Memorial Folder
Elwin's Video Tribute
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Online Guestbook: GlendeNilson.com
A Letter to Grandpa
Dear Grandpa,
Faithful. If I could pick one word to describe you, that would be my choice. All my life, I've known you to be faithful to your family, the body of Christ, and to the Lord. Your walk with God has encouraged, strengthened, and comforted me. Grandpa, you know what is true, and you hold fast to it. I will always look up to you for that. Thank you for loving me as I grew up and matured, and for instilling in me a deep devotion to ice cream. Most of all, thank you for teaching me that the Lord is worthy of my life, no matter where it takes me or what it costs.
All of the people gathered today have been touched by you in some way. What a testament that is to how well you love people, and to the Father's love for us.
Thank you for being a great grandpa. I look forward to worshipping our Lord together for all eternity, where where we can eat all the ice cream we want :).
See you soon,
Casey
Elwin's Memorial Folder
Elwin's Video Tribute
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