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Mildred “Millie” Hagen Sherven Gifstad

Birth	:	19 Jul 1926 McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2016 Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.8050003, -103.2177963
Description	:	Mildred Gifstad, 89, of Watford City, ND, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Watford City. Milly was born to John A. and Maria Hagen on July 19, 1926. She and her two brothers and two sisters were raised on the family farm 12 miles SE of Watford City, ND. She attended Randal School and graduated as 8th grade Salutatorian, then later graduated from Watford City High School. On September 20, 1943, Milly was united in marriage to Kenneth Odell Sherven in Sidney, MT. Two weeks later, Kenneth was drafted. Milly stayed in Watford City during his... Read More	Mildred Gifstad, 89, of Watford City, ND, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Watford City. Milly was born to John A. and Maria Hagen on July 19, 1926. She and her two brothers and two sisters were raised on the family farm 12 miles SE of Watford City, ND. She attended Randal School and graduated as 8th grade Salutatorian, then later graduated from Watford City High School. On September 20, 1943, Milly was united in marriage to Kenneth Odell Sherven in Sidney, MT. Two weeks later, Kenneth was drafted. Milly stayed in Watford City during his deployment. After Kenneth returned home, sons Terry and Randy born. The family moved to Glendive, MT 1953, where daughters Melody and Cindy were born. Kenneth died in 1957. The family then moved to Watford City, ND, where Milly worked as a book keeper at Farmers Union and Mable’s Café. She was also employed at the Post Office, all while raising her four children. During this time, she meet Leif Gifstad. They were united in marriage on January 3, 1962. Out of this union, another daughter, Lori, was born. Milly and Leif purchased the Watford City Dry Cleaner’s and ran it until 1969. In 1971, the family moved to Mesa, AZ. Milly worked and later retired from, Motorola; an accomplishment she was very proud of. Leif passed away January 6, 1988 and Milly returned to Watford city, then later Sidney MT. Milly enjoyed gardening, canning and sewing. Baking was another favorite activities; making bread, cookies, krumkake & lefse. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Watford City and Spring Creek Church, was a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed dancing at Singles Club. Her biggest joy of all was spending time with her grandchildren. Milly passed away February 14, 2016, at the Good Shepherd Home in Watford City, ND, at the age of 89. She is survived by her two sons, Terry (Cathy) Sherven, Williston, ND; Randy (Amy) Sherven, New Leipzig, ND; and her three daughters, Melody Sherven, Sidney, MT; Cindy (Ben) Van De Mark, Mesa, AZ; and Lori Kleineck, Apache Junction, AZ; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Milly was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Kenneth and Leif, brothers Manuel Hagen and Orville Hagen, sisters Doris Johnson and Della Johnson, and grandson Aaron Kleineck, Jr. Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home

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Mildred “Millie” Hagen Sherven Gifstad's memorial is located at: Schafer Cemetery, Watford City, McKenzie County, USA.
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Mildred “Millie” Hagen Sherven Gifstad death on 14 Feb 2016 in Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.8050003
Longitude: -103.2177963

Family Members:

Parent

John A. Hagen

(1892 - 1970)

Maria Bjelkevig Hagen

(1892 - 1977)

Spouse

Kenneth O'Dell Sherven

(1925 - 1957)

Leif Olaf Gifstad

(1917 - 1988)

Siblings

Doris Johnson

(1921 - 2009)

Manuel Oscar Julian “Manuel” Hagen

(1910 - 1986)

Children

Terry Leigh Sherven

(1946 - 2020)

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Coordinate: 47.8050003, -103.2177963

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Coordinate: 47.6390344, -103.2066160

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14. Johnsons Corner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.7997017, -102.9419022

15. Banks Lutheran Cemetery
Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.9983180, -103.1988640

16. Clear Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.9191990, -102.9729750

17. Timber Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8474700, -103.5197900

18. Rawson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8191986, -103.5591965

19. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8302994, -102.8760986

20. Silent City Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8480988, -102.8778000

21. Spring Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.6674995, -103.5010986

22. Red Wing Cemetery
McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6250000, -103.5010986

23. Garden Valley Cemetery
Watford City, McKenzie County, USA
Coordinate: 48.0633011, -103.1453018

24. Alexander Cemetery
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Coordinate: 47.8485330, -103.6162130