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Alice Jean Thuen Higdem

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Birth	:	11 Sep 1928 Sharon, Steele County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2009 Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5088997, -97.3846970
Description	:	Alice J. Higdem, 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND, where she had been a resident for nearly four years. Alice Jean Thuen was born on September 11, 1928 in Sharon, ND to Hans and Ella (Bjerke) Thuen. She attended rural schools, graduating from Portland High School in 1947, the first high school graduate in her family. She married Lawence Higdem on January 4, 1948, and they made their home in Portland. Alice was an excellent cook and was employed at the Portland Café at the age of 19, doing all of the baking... Read More	Alice J. Higdem, 81, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND, where she had been a resident for nearly four years. Alice Jean Thuen was born on September 11, 1928 in Sharon, ND to Hans and Ella (Bjerke) Thuen. She attended rural schools, graduating from Portland High School in 1947, the first high school graduate in her family. She married Lawence Higdem on January 4, 1948, and they made their home in Portland. Alice was an excellent cook and was employed at the Portland Café at the age of 19, doing all of the baking for the restaurant. She loved children and babysitting at home. She was employed in the dietary department of Union Hospital in Mayville for many years before retiring in 1990. Alice was a member of Aurdal Lutheran Church and the Portland American Legion Auxiliary. Alice is survived by her daughters, Linda Godejohn of Williston, ND, and Diane (Truman) Ulland of Mayville; grandchildren, Jason (Heidi) Ulland, Lynn (Mark) Skelton, Laurie (Marshall) Wendell, Katie Godejohn, Keith Ulland, Cindy (Rick) Kraft, Steve (Renee) Ulland, Merle (Carolynn) Ulland; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Thuen of Portland; one sister-in-law, Gladys Thuen of Portland and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years, Lawrence in 1998; brothers, Selmer (Gladys) and Reuben (Loretta); sisters, Judy (Clarence) Strand, Henny (James) Strand, Margaret (Carl) Bauer; and son-in-law Robert Godejohn. Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Aurdal Lutheran Church, Portland, ND. Visitation: 5-7 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Baker Funeral Home, Mayville, ND, and one hour prior to the funeral service, at the church. Burial: Aurdal Cemetery, rural Portland, ND.

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Alice Jean Thuen Higdem's memorial is located at: Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA.
When did Alice Jean Thuen Higdem death?
Alice Jean Thuen Higdem death on 11 Oct 2009 in Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.5088997
Longitude: -97.3846970

Family Members:

Parent

Hans Syverson Thuen

(1887 - 1964)

Ella Mathilda Bjerke Thuen

(1889 - 1978)

Spouse

C. Lawrence Higdem

(1923 - 1998)

Siblings

Selmer Jerome Thuen

(1919 - 1973)

Rueben Morris Thuen

(1921 - 1999)

Judith Viola Thuen Strand

(1923 - 2004)

Henrietta “Henny” Thuen Strand

(1925 - 2006)

Margaret Thuen Bauer

(1926 - 2004)

Harold Leroy Thuen

(1932 - 2014)

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Coordinate: 47.5088997, -97.3846970

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Coordinate: 47.6009840, -97.5272330

14. Zoar Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6289700, -97.4744700

15. Little Forks Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6390269, -97.4530563

16. Liening Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6208611, -97.2618179

17. Berg Graveyard
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Coordinate: 47.6096600, -97.5356100

18. North Prairie Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.5558014, -97.1781006

19. Clifford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.3605995, -97.3893967

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Coordinate: 47.4405120, -97.1762180

21. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6582985, -97.4546967

22. Carlson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4986000, -97.1446991

23. Norway Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4765511, -97.1352310

24. Goose River Lutheran Cemetery
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