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Gladys Irene Strand Thuen

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Birth	:	18 Sep 1924 Viking Township, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 2013 Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5088997, -97.3846970
Description	:	On December 18, 2013, Gladys Irene Strand Thuen of Portland, ND went to her heavenly home to join her beloved husband, Sam. Gladys was the 6th of 8 children born to Theodore and Clara (Bothun) Strand. She was born in Viking Township, rural Portland, on September 18, 1924. Gladys attended Viking School for her grade school years and then attended Portland High School graduating in 1942. She married Selmer (Sam) Thuen on July 16, 1944 in the Aurdal Parsonage. They lived in various homes in Mayville and Portland before moving to the family farm SW of Portland in 1951. Sam... Read More	On December 18, 2013, Gladys Irene Strand Thuen of Portland, ND went to her heavenly home to join her beloved husband, Sam. Gladys was the 6th of 8 children born to Theodore and Clara (Bothun) Strand. She was born in Viking Township, rural Portland, on September 18, 1924. Gladys attended Viking School for her grade school years and then attended Portland High School graduating in 1942. She married Selmer (Sam) Thuen on July 16, 1944 in the Aurdal Parsonage. They lived in various homes in Mayville and Portland before moving to the family farm SW of Portland in 1951. Sam passed away on July 30, 1973. On the farm, Gladys milked cows, raised laying hens and had a huge garden all while raising her 4 children. In January of 1965, Gladys began working at Mayville Union Hospital in the business office. She took classes from Mayville State College and began working in the accounting office at Union Hospital. She spent 44 years dedicated to her work, never calling in sick or taking a vacation. She retired at the age of 85 in 2009. Gladys loved music and dancing. She never missed listening to Polka Party on Sundays. She was an excellent cook and baker and was known for her scalloped potatoes and potato salad. She was very proud that 40 acres of her land was designated as the Thuen Prairie Natural Area Registry site, the first natural area registered in North Dakota in 1983. Gladys was a member of Aurdal Lutheran Church, Portland Legion Auxiliary, VFW, and the Sons of Norway. She is survived by 2 sons: Gary, Donald and 2 daughters, Karen and Barbara; 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and her brother Maynard Strand. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Sam, her sisters, Agnes Braaten, Mavis Carlson, her brothers, Clarence, James, Orville, and Ernest, her brothers in law, Garvin Braaten and Raymond Carlson. Her sisters in law Judy Strand, Henny Strand, Solveig Strand, Arlene Strand, and Mildred Strand. Hard working hands are laid to rest. (Baker Funeral Home, Mayville, ND)

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Gladys Irene Strand Thuen's memorial is located at: Aurdal Cemetery, Viking Township, Traill County, USA.
When did Gladys Irene Strand Thuen death?
Gladys Irene Strand Thuen death on 18 Dec 2013 in Traill County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.5088997
Longitude: -97.3846970

Family Members:

Parent

Theodore Strand

(1891 - 1970)

Clara Bothun Strand

(1895 - 1978)

Spouse

Selmer Jerome Thuen

(1919 - 1973)

Siblings

Agnes Caroline Strand Braaten

(1914 - 2012)

Clarence John “Casey” Strand

(1916 - 1984)

James T. Strand

(1918 - 1998)

Orville G Strand

(1920 - 2001)

Ernest LeRoy Strand

(1922 - 1979)

Theodore Maynard Strand

(1927 - 2014)

Mavis C. Strand Carlson

(1929 - 1996)

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

2. Bruflat Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4991989, -97.3827972

3. Mayville Cemetery
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7. Perry Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.4332237, -97.5161057

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Coordinate: 47.5205994, -97.5580978

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Coordinate: 47.4693985, -97.2186584

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Coordinate: 47.5905991, -97.5158005

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Coordinate: 47.5124470, -97.5797080

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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
Hatton, Traill County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6390269, -97.4530563

16. Liening Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6208611, -97.2618179

17. Berg Graveyard
Finley, Steele County, USA
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

20. Aal Cemetery
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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
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Coordinate: 47.6356000, -97.5591190