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Mavis Geneva Severson Fossum

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Birth	:	18 May 1926 Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2011
Burial	:	Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2538400, -96.6287700
Description	:	Mavis was born May 18, 1926 in Canton, SD, to Martin and Gertie (Studsdahl) Severson. She grew up and attended school in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. Mavis was baptized and confirmed at Canton Lutheran Church. She worked at John Morrells and was a telephone operator prior to marriage. Mavis was united in marriage to Kenneth Fossum January 30, 1948 in Fairview, SD. They made their home on a farm near Canton, where they farmed and raised five sons. Her husband died September 29, 2003. Mavis was an active member of Grand Valley Lutheran Church, serving... Read More	Mavis was born May 18, 1926 in Canton, SD, to Martin and Gertie (Studsdahl) Severson. She grew up and attended school in Canton and graduated from Canton High School. Mavis was baptized and confirmed at Canton Lutheran Church. She worked at John Morrells and was a telephone operator prior to marriage. Mavis was united in marriage to Kenneth Fossum January 30, 1948 in Fairview, SD. They made their home on a farm near Canton, where they farmed and raised five sons. Her husband died September 29, 2003. Mavis was an active member of Grand Valley Lutheran Church, serving on the Altar Guild and Christian Education. She enjoyed crocheting and playing cards, especially Hand and Foot. She loved all her grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family. Those grateful for having shared her life are: her five sons, Steve (Pat), Lennox, SD, Dave (Dorothy), James (Linda), Jeff (June), and Kent all of Canton; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy McKenney, Beloit, IA; two brothers, Don (Evelyn) Severson, Platte, SD and Paul (Karen) Severson, Canton; and a sister-in-law, Elsie Severson, Canton; and many nieces and nephews.

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Mavis Geneva Severson Fossum's memorial is located at: Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.2538400
Longitude: -96.6287700

Family Members:

Parent

Martin Severson

(1898 - 1974)

Gertie Studsdahl Severson

(1898 - 1988)

Spouse

Kenneth Allen Fossum

(1924 - 2003)

Siblings

Donald Martin Severson

(1928 - 2018)

SGT Gordon Severson

(1930 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grand Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2538400, -96.6287700

2. Forest Hill Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2943993, -96.6307983

3. Beloit Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2902985, -96.5582962

4. Hiawatha Asylum Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3040730, -96.5517570

5. Canton Lutheran Cemetery
Canton, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3302994, -96.5582962

6. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

7. Bethany Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2144012, -96.5053024

8. Lands Lutheran Cemetery
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1559700, -96.6096900

9. Old Romsdal
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

10. Romsdal Cemetery
Norway Center, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

11. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery North
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1567001, -96.5681000

12. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery South
Hudson, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1530560, -96.5691670

13. Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Harrisburg, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3590800, -96.6878600

14. Fairview Cemetery
Fairview, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1927986, -96.4891968

15. Worthing Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3236008, -96.7658005

16. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

17. Bragstad Family Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2585000, -96.4425000

18. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1410141, -96.7331619

19. Saint Edwards Cemetery
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3300018, -96.7863998

20. Sioux Cemetery
Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2428017, -96.4321976

21. Our Saviors Lutheran Church Cemetery
Inwood, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3536000, -96.4863000

22. Nazareth Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1492004, -96.7664032

23. Forever Friends Pet Cemetery and Memorial Park
Worthing, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3446000, -96.7975100

24. Nathanael Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0971985, -96.5888977