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Arthur James “Art” Grandalen

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Birth	:	2 Jan 1924 Portland, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	7 Sep 2009 Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5088997, -97.3846970
Description	:	Arthur J. Grandalen, 85, of Portland, ND, died peacefully on September 7, 2009, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND. Arthur James Grandalen was born January 2, 1924, at Portland, ND, the son of Bennie Sr. and Bertha (Erickson) Grandalen. He was baptized and confirmed at Aurdal Lutheran Church. Art graduated from Portland High School in 1941. After high school, he began a life-long career in farming. Art married Avis Ulland on March 4, 1944. Together they raised five daughters. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Art was an accomplished and respected farmer and mentor to many. He was... Read More	Arthur J. Grandalen, 85, of Portland, ND, died peacefully on September 7, 2009, at Luther Memorial Home in Mayville, ND. Arthur James Grandalen was born January 2, 1924, at Portland, ND, the son of Bennie Sr. and Bertha (Erickson) Grandalen. He was baptized and confirmed at Aurdal Lutheran Church. Art graduated from Portland High School in 1941. After high school, he began a life-long career in farming. Art married Avis Ulland on March 4, 1944. Together they raised five daughters. They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage. Art was an accomplished and respected farmer and mentor to many. He was instrumental in establishing the Portland Farmers Elevator Bean Division and was one of the first organizers of the Red River Bean Growers, the predecessor of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. Art also helped create the North Dakota Edible Bean Council and served on the council for two terms, one as chairman. He served on the board of directors for Northern Crops Institute and Portland Farmers Elevator. In 1982, he received the NDSU Alumni Association Agriculturist Award. Art was active in his church having served in leadership positions and as Luther League advisor. Hunting, fishing and restoring antique tractors were Art's favorite hobbies. He is survived by his wife, Avis; daughters, Patty McDonald, New Brighton, MN; Gail (Merle) Strand, Portland, ND; Paula (Luther) Simley, West Fargo, ND; Kari (Jon) Bakkum, Mayville, ND; and Kelly (Mike) Bradner, Portland, ND. Grandchildren, Bruce (Cindy) Malwitz, Tanya Malwitz, Mike McDonald, Andy (Anita) Strand, Jason Strand, Scott (Judi Novotny) Simley, Jeff Simley, Jill Bakkum, Kristen Bakkum, Peter Bakkum, Bennie Bradner, Anna Bradner, Jack Bradner, and Kate Bradner. Great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Bradley Malwitz, Dakota Malwitz, Trevor and Connor Strand, and Lexi and Kali Simley. He is also survived by a sister, Burnette Domier, Galesburg, ND, and brothers, Marvin (Ginny) Grandalen, Cowley, WY, and Bennie (Patty) Grandalen, Portland, ND, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Art was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Orville Grandalen. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Friday, September 11, 2009 at Aurdal Lutheran Church, Portland, ND. Visitation: 5-7PM Thursday, September 10, 2009 with a prayer service at 7:00 PM at Baker Funeral Home, Mayville, and one hour prior to the funeral service, at the church. Interment: Aurdal Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Portland, ND.

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Arthur James “Art” Grandalen's memorial is located at: Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA.
When did Arthur James “Art” Grandalen death?
Arthur James “Art” Grandalen death on 7 Sep 2009 in Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.5088997
Longitude: -97.3846970

Family Members:

Parent

Bennie Grandalen Sr.

(1889 - 1973)

Bertha Erickson Grandalen

(1900 - 1985)

Spouse

Avis Marie Ulland Grandalen

(1923 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Aurdal Cemetery
Viking Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5088997, -97.3846970

2. Bruflat Cemetery
Viking Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4991989, -97.3827972

3. Mayville Cemetery
Mayville, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4927635, -97.3195114

4. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Portland, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4423828, -97.3894196

5. Little Forks Lutheran Cemetery
Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5559700, -97.5042200

6. Morgan Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6002998, -97.2833023

7. Perry Lutheran Cemetery
Sherbrooke, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4332237, -97.5161057

8. Severson Cemetery
Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5205994, -97.5580978

9. Gran Cemetery
Mayville, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4693985, -97.2186584

10. Stavens Memorial Cemetery
Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5905991, -97.5158005

11. Bethany Cemetery
Morgan Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6281013, -97.3171997

12. Bang Church Cemetery
Finley, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5124470, -97.5797080

13. Roningen Family Burial Site
Finley, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6009840, -97.5272330

14. Zoar Lutheran Cemetery
Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6289700, -97.4744700

15. Little Forks Church Cemetery
Hatton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6390269, -97.4530563

16. Liening Cemetery
Buxton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6208611, -97.2618179

17. Berg Graveyard
Finley, Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6096600, -97.5356100

18. North Prairie Cemetery
Wold Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5558014, -97.1781006

19. Clifford Cemetery
Clifford, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3605995, -97.3893967

20. Aal Cemetery
Norway Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4405120, -97.1762180

21. Saint Johns Cemetery
Hatton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6582985, -97.4546967

22. Carlson Cemetery
Wold Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4986000, -97.1446991

23. Norway Lutheran Cemetery
Mayville, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4765511, -97.1352310

24. Goose River Lutheran Cemetery
Steele County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6356000, -97.5591190