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Evelyn Serene O'Grady Jermiason

Birth	:	2 Sep 1921 Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	9 Jan 2013 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Banks Lutheran Cemetery, Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.9983180, -103.1988640
Description	:	Obituary Evelyn Jermiason Minot Daily News January 13, 2013 Evelyn Serene Jermiason, 91, Minot and formerly of the Watford City area died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in a Minot hospital. Evelyn was born September 2, 1921 to Walker Bradley and Alma Christina (Barsness) O' Grady on the family homestead ranch northwest of Watford City, ND. They lived within walking distance of the Little Missouri River and what was to become Lake Sacajawea. She was baptized at Banks Lutheran Church in rural McKenzie County and attended a rural one room school two miles from her home and graduated from 8th grade... Read More	Obituary Evelyn Jermiason Minot Daily News January 13, 2013 Evelyn Serene Jermiason, 91, Minot and formerly of the Watford City area died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in a Minot hospital. Evelyn was born September 2, 1921 to Walker Bradley and Alma Christina (Barsness) O' Grady on the family homestead ranch northwest of Watford City, ND. They lived within walking distance of the Little Missouri River and what was to become Lake Sacajawea. She was baptized at Banks Lutheran Church in rural McKenzie County and attended a rural one room school two miles from her home and graduated from 8th grade at age 12. Evelyn had the distinction of being class valedictorian for all of McKenzie County and gave the class speech for 1934. She graduated from Williston High School at age 16 with honors and worked in the school office for extra credit. She lived on the family ranch with her brother, Lowell, and sister, Lavern, during her high school years. Evelyn attended Minot State Teachers College for two years and attained her K-12 "standard" teaching certificate. There were many stories handed down in the family from her parents about the difficulties of homesteading in the western part of the state. Evelyn acquired from her 100% Irish father her temperament and from her 100% Norwegian mother her conservative reserve. Evelyn started her teaching career in rural Grail School District of McKenzie County for 2 years. Then, she moved to Minot and finished her education with a bachelor's degree from Minot State Teachers College in 1944 including one summer at the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. She continued her teaching career as a physical education teacher and cheerleader coach at Minot High School. Since most of the cheerleaders were of Scandinavian decent, she originated entertaining cheers such as "Lutefisk and lefse, gumaloste supreme…ve are da Minot Basketball team!!" After WWII, Evelyn married Henry Bakken of rural Minot and they made their home on a farm in Freedom Township of Ward County south of Minot. She continued teaching at the South Prairie School where she was a "critique" teacher for Minot State Teachers College under Lelia Euwen. She also taught 1st grade in Velva for 1 year. She enjoyed teaching the younger grades so much that she declared on numerous occasions, "I can't believe they were paying me to do that…it was such a joy!" After she married Orlyn Jermiason in December of 1956, she lived north of Alexander for a time. Her son John was born in January of 1958 and along with her mother, Alma, they lived in the Watford City, Tioga, and Minot areas managing farms, ranch land and apartments. Evelyn was a member of the ND Retired Teachers Association, past president of the ND Cowbells (Stockman's) Association, member of the Sons of Norway and was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Minot serving as a Circle and Bible study leader. She was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church in Minot at the time of her death and greatly enjoyed visits from Pastor Dan Chell. In 1969 she bought a home in the A-1 flood zone of Minot and enjoyed some spring pumping and boating activities. In 1973 she moved to the Marion Heights condominiums on North Hill. She retired in the mid 1980s after John took over the family farm and rentals. In 2003 she moved to Somerset Court and then due to Alzheimer's Disease she moved to Emerald Court in Minot. She often voiced her gratitude for the kind service and care the staff at both facilities had given her. Evelyn's loving family includes her son John (Ann) Jermiason; grandsons: Alan and Matthew and nephews: Lowell Jr. (Emilia) O'Grady and James (Jean) O'Grady. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; a baby brother, Edwin; sister, Laverne, and brother, Lowell Sr. Celebration of the Life of Evelyn Jermiason: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church, Minot. Interment will be in the spring in the Banks Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Watford City. Visitation: Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot. Memorials are preferred to Our Redeemer's Lutheran Brethren Church or the International Artist Series.

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Evelyn Serene O'Grady Jermiason's memorial is located at: Banks Lutheran Cemetery, Watford City, McKenzie County, USA.
When did Evelyn Serene O'Grady Jermiason death?
Evelyn Serene O'Grady Jermiason death on 9 Jan 2013 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.9983180
Longitude: -103.1988640

Family Members:

Parent

Walker Bradley O'Grady

(1887 - 1952)

Alma Serenia Barsness O'Grady

(1889 - 1977)

Spouse

Henry “Hank” Bakken

(1916 - 2004)

Siblings

Walter Patrick O'Grady

(1915 - 1915)

Lowell A. O'Grady

(1917 - 2005)

LaVerne Lucille O'Grady

(1919 - 1940)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9983180, -103.1988640

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Coordinate: 48.1751900, -103.0217650

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Coordinate: 47.9707985, -102.8768997

14. Barstad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1746560, -102.9990800

15. Wilmington Cemetery
Arnegard, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8114014, -103.4111023

16. Trinity Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7756004, -103.0417023

17. Steen Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.1289064, -103.5233713

18. Our Redeemer Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9644012, -102.8127975

19. Silent City Cemetery
Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8480988, -102.8778000

20. Timber Creek Cemetery
Arnegard, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8474700, -103.5197900

21. Johnsons Corner Cemetery
Johnsons Corner, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7997017, -102.9419022

22. Antelope Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0518990, -102.8067017

23. Union Cemetery
Johnsons Corner, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8302994, -102.8760986

24. Tepee Buttes Cemetery
Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7327995, -103.3214035