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Helen Ruth Such Torgerson

Birth	:	13 Mar 1930 Saint Thomas, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	4 Feb 2015 Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.8897858, -97.0463791
Description	:	Helen Torgerson March 13, 1930 - February 4, 2015 Resided in Fergus Falls, MN Helen Minchinton Torgerson, 84, of Fergus Falls, died of cancer on February 4, 2015, with her family by her side. Born to Barney and Erma (Gorsuch) Such on March 13, 1930 in St. Thomas ND, Helen grew up on a farm near Hallock, MN and graduated from Kennedy High School. She graduated from the Deaconess School of Nursing in Grand Forks, ND, and there met Tom Minchinton. The couple married on October 29, 1950 and had a happy life together with their 5 children. Those years included Helen's work as... Read More	Helen Torgerson March 13, 1930 - February 4, 2015 Resided in Fergus Falls, MN Helen Minchinton Torgerson, 84, of Fergus Falls, died of cancer on February 4, 2015, with her family by her side. Born to Barney and Erma (Gorsuch) Such on March 13, 1930 in St. Thomas ND, Helen grew up on a farm near Hallock, MN and graduated from Kennedy High School. She graduated from the Deaconess School of Nursing in Grand Forks, ND, and there met Tom Minchinton. The couple married on October 29, 1950 and had a happy life together with their 5 children. Those years included Helen's work as a pediatric nurse, involvement with their Lutheran Brethren church family, hospitality to visiting missionaries and service at Inspiration Point Bible Camp. Tom passed away in January 1986. Helen married Ellsworth Torgerson on May 31, 1988 in Grand Forks. They lived in Fergus Falls, MN and wintered in Black Canyon City, AZ, spending time with family and friends and serving at their local churches. Helen was famous for her gracious and sincere hospitality which usually included her amazing fresh cinnamon rolls and a bed with a homemade quilt. She was known for her love for her children and grandchildren. Helen leaves a legacy of love, service and a life well lived. Helen is survived by Ruth (Roy) Egstad of Aitkin, MN, Paul (Teddie) of Rochester, MN, Mary (Frank) Hutton of Roseville, MN, Lois (Loran) Rogness of Fergus Falls, Joel (Theresa) of Rochester, MN; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and the children of Ellsworth Torgerson; siblings, Bernice (Ted) Carlson, Melvin (Helen Ann) Such, Elsie (Louie) Egstad, Don (Alice) Such, Robert (Sharon) Such; and sister-in-law, Trudy Such. She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond Such. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lakeland Hospice. Visitation: 5 – 7 PM Friday, with a 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorial Service: 11 AM Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Fergus Falls Clergy: Pastor David Foss and Pastor Ed Monson Interment: Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND Obituary: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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Helen Ruth Such Torgerson's memorial is located at: Memorial Park South, Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, USA.
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Helen Ruth Such Torgerson death on 4 Feb 2015 in Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 47.8897858
Longitude: -97.0463791

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Thomas Franklin Minchinton

(1929 - 1986)

Charles Ellsworth Torgerson

(1926 - 2010)

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1. Memorial Park South
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Coordinate: 47.8897858, -97.0463791

2. Calvary Lutheran Church Columbarium
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3. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
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13. South Bygland Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8117210, -96.9339020

14. Walle Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7806015, -97.0231018

15. East Walle Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7888985, -96.9792023

16. Nisbet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8796997, -96.8694000

17. Thompson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7696991, -97.1072006

18. South Bethany Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.0203018, -97.0207977

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Coordinate: 47.7644997, -97.1092987

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Coordinate: 48.0260910, -97.0209070

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Coordinate: 47.7762470, -96.9093450

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Coordinate: 48.0196930, -96.8700890

23. Fisher Lutheran Cemetery
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24. Oakhill Cemetery
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