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Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven

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Birth	:	10 Jan 1932 Maida, Cavalier County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	12 Nov 2020 Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.7602997, -98.3550034
Description	:	Helen Gertrude Haaven, Grand Forks, passed away November 12, 2020 at the age of 88. She died in home hospice in the loving care of nursing staff and family members. Helen was born January 10, 1932, at Maida, ND to Victor P. Koehmstedt and Gladys Howatt. She was the second youngest in a family of five girls and one boy. Her Mother died of a heart attack when she was only four. Nine years later her father was remarried to Ann Daniels, whom Helen loved for being a kind and capable step-mother. Helen attended St. Alphonsus High School in... Read More	Helen Gertrude Haaven, Grand Forks, passed away November 12, 2020 at the age of 88. She died in home hospice in the loving care of nursing staff and family members. Helen was born January 10, 1932, at Maida, ND to Victor P. Koehmstedt and Gladys Howatt. She was the second youngest in a family of five girls and one boy. Her Mother died of a heart attack when she was only four. Nine years later her father was remarried to Ann Daniels, whom Helen loved for being a kind and capable step-mother. Helen attended St. Alphonsus High School in Langdon, graduating in 1949. On August 8, 1950, she married Lynn Jay Haaven at Langdon Lutheran Church. They settled on the family farm southwest of Hannah. There she expanded her already developed work skills to include the arduous duties of a farm wife in the home, garden and fields, becoming a skilled truck driver and equipment operator. Between 1951 and 1959, four children were to born to Helen and Lynn: Sheryl Jean, Larry Duane, Jeffrey Allen and Bruce Erick. Throughout her life, Helen was actively involved in her church and community in ladies aid, as a Sunday school teacher, and later in life, doing volunteer work. Helen was a skilled seamstress and an excellent cook and baker. Her immediate and extended family, as well as numerous neighbors and friends enjoyed her countless delicious meals and baked delicacies. Lynn and Helen closely followed sports, drama and music throughout the school and college year of their children and grandchildren. In 1985 the couple retired from farming and purchased a home in Grand Forks where they developed another circle of friends and became involved in church and community activities there. For a span of years during this time, they traveled in their motorhome to a winter destination in Arizona. Lynn and Helen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 8, 2000. Other life highlights included the weddings of their children, arrival of nine grandchildren and eventual addition of fourteen great-grandchildren. Helen was predeceased by her parents, husband Lynn, son Jeffrey, sisters Eleanor Hardigree, Verna Kartes, Majorie Coyle, Anna Mae Hansel and brother Bernard “Ole” Koehmstedt. She is survived by daughter Sheryl (Lauren) Schmiess, Forest City, IA, and sons Larry (Claudia) Haaven, Hannah, ND, and Bruce (Carmen) Haaven, Mesa, AZ; granddaughters Ericka (Nathan) Forsberg, Forest City, IA, Emily (Shaun) Thompson, Forest City, IA, Jocelyn (Mark) Wild, Grand Forks, Lindsay (Nick) Gust, Alexandria, MN, Amy Haaven, Mesa, AZ, Megan (Matt) Bauduin, Fargo, ND; grandsons Andrew (Kelly) Haaven, Munich, ND, Eric Haaven, Mesa, AZ and Jon Haaven, Grand Forks. Great-grandchildren are Ezra, Jericho and Boaz Thompson, Grant and Hudson Forsberg, Halle Jabs, Hilary and Charlotte Haaven, Jaxon and Jaeger Wild, Maisie, Grady, Ray and Vayda Gust. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews, with many of whom Helen maintained personal contact and interest.

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Where is Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven's memorial?
Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven's memorial is located at: Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, Cavalier County, USA.
When did Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven death?
Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven death on 12 Nov 2020 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Gertrude Koehmstedt Haaven's memorial?
Latitude: 48.7602997
Longitude: -98.3550034

Family Members:

Parent

Gladys Howatt Koehmstedt

(1906 - 1935)

Spouse

Lynn Jay Haaven

(1925 - 2004)

Siblings

Children

Jeffrey Allen Haaven

(1956 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lebanon Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7602997, -98.3550034

2. Calvary Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7677994, -98.3767014

3. Harvey Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8335991, -98.2769012

4. Rosa Lake Cemetery
Manilla Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7317000, -98.2154000

5. Redeemer Cemetery
South Dresden Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8478012, -98.4781036

6. Zion Community Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7607994, -98.1449966

7. Bethel Mennonite Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7467563, -98.5715999

8. Bethel Cemetery
Waterloo Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7827988, -98.5830994

9. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8471880, -98.5449210

10. North Unity Mennonite Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7579750, -98.6077290

11. Golberg Lutheran Cemetery
Hay Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7535290, -98.1015590

12. Osnabrock Tombstones
Osnabrock, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6669803, -98.1443744

13. South Pembina Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8330994, -98.1250000

14. Union Cemetery
Osnabrock, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6594009, -98.1433029

15. North Dovre Lutheran Cemetery
Osnabrock, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7317660, -98.0963660

16. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Nekoma, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5867004, -98.3711014

17. Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery
Mount Carmel Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.9347860, -98.3879290

18. Bethel Evangelical Cemetery
Munich, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7142210, -98.6220460

19. Loma Cemetery
Loma, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6225014, -98.5355988

20. Our Saviors Cemetery
Wales, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7826970, -98.6381790

21. Dovre Cemetery
Alma Township, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6741982, -98.0997009

22. Nekoma Cemetery
Langdon, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5724983, -98.3082962

23. Highland Cemetery
Osnabrock, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5863991, -98.2358017

24. Poplar Grove Cemetery
Vang, Cavalier County, USA
Coordinate: 48.8619860, -98.0991740