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Ruth Myrtle Thorson Franklund

Birth	:	25 Jan 1926
Death	:	22 Apr 2021
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8372002, -100.7703018
Description	:	Ruth Franklund, 95, formerly of Wilton, ND died April 22, 2021 at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, Hillsboro, ND. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 30, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton. Interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM all at the church in Wilton. Ruth Myrtle Thorson was born on January 25, 1926, on the family farm southwest of Wing, daughter of Theodore and Ida (Lyman) Thorson. She was raised on the farm in Lyman Township and... Read More	Ruth Franklund, 95, formerly of Wilton, ND died April 22, 2021 at Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, Hillsboro, ND. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 30, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, Wilton. Interment will be held in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM with a prayer service at 7:00 PM all at the church in Wilton. Ruth Myrtle Thorson was born on January 25, 1926, on the family farm southwest of Wing, daughter of Theodore and Ida (Lyman) Thorson. She was raised on the farm in Lyman Township and attended rural school there. She graduated from Wing High School in 1943 and taught in rural schools at Florence Lake North of Wing, grades 5-8 of the Mine School near Wilton and Painted Woods Township School, where she met her future husband. She then attended Dickinson State College for eight weeks before she was convinced to return to teach all seven grades at a school south of McKenzie (ND). She married Laurence Elbert Franklund on June 3, 1948 near Wing. They lived for a short time near the Yanktonai Dam in McLean County while building their farm west of Wilton on Highway 83. Ruth was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Wilton where she served as the first female Session Member, Sunday school teacher, lesson leader for Bible study, played organ, and gave sermons when needed. She especially loved planning and putting on programs. Ruth also used her gift of teaching as a 4H leader and helping her children and grandchildren practice piano lessons. Even into her 90's she continued to serve as she sewed for mission projects and shared her faith with those around her. She loved her family and keeping up with all they were doing. Ruth passed April 22, 2021 surrounded by the loving care of Hillsboro Care Center and family. She will be welcomed by her husband of 61 years "Lolly", brothers Elmer & Theodore Thorson, sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law. She is survived by her sister, Frances Schacher of Wilton, her two sons and two daughters: Lorin (Emily) Franklund of Wilton, ND, their children: Deric (Sara) Franklund, Roark (Abigail) Franklund, Sheena Franklund, Tyrel (Amanda) Franklund and their grandchildren: Brandon, Tyler, Ryan (Grace), Sydney Rogers, Emma, Jake Franklund; Reece, Collin, Iyla Franklund Myrna (Wesley) Ecker Grandin, ND, their children: Sara (Garner) Eeg, Dan (Mikaela) Ecker and their grandchildren: Marin, Gavin, Makenna, Aniya Eeg Hailey, Addison Ecker Mark (Maretta) Franklund Wilton, ND, their children: Bekki (Rick) Holtzkamm, Keri (Jason) Youngstrand, Cami (Justin) Enney and their grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Luke, Sarah Holzkamm Trent (Sarah) Youngstrand, Logan Youngstrand Hailey, Kate, Connor, Jenna Enney Lois (Bob) Hanson Rozete, WY their children: Darrin Hanson, Trevor (Patricia) Hanson Several nieces and nephews and many other dear relatives and friends. Her family wishes to express their gratitude for the staff and volunteers at the Hillsboro Care Center and Hospice of the Red River Valley. Goetz Funeral Home-Washburn, ND

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Latitude: 46.8372002
Longitude: -100.7703018

Family Members:

Parent

Ida Lucina Lyman Thorson

(1894 - 1959)

Spouse

Laurence Elbert “Lolly” Franklund

(1919 - 2009)

Siblings

Theodore David “Ted” Thorson

(1922 - 2010)

Elmer John Thorson

(1923 - 1967)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 46.8372002, -100.7703018

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Coordinate: 46.8350400, -100.7486700

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11. McDowell Dam Pet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8262000, -100.6420000

12. Fort Lincoln Military Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7685280, -100.8581390

13. Lt Beaver Masonic Memorial
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Coordinate: 46.7401900, -100.7627000

14. North Dakota Veterans Cemetery
Mandan, Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7494125, -100.8481293

15. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8360000, -100.9240000

16. Annunciation Monastery Cemetery
Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7210000, -100.7550000

17. Menoken Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8226204, -100.5410690

18. Stewartsdale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7078018, -100.6303024

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6983500, -100.8906300

20. Groveview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.9533005, -100.6007996

21. Heart River Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7952995, -101.0289001

22. Harmon Cemetery
Morton County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9697250, -100.9651600

23. Baldwin Cemetery
Baldwin, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0261002, -100.7285995

24. Saint Martins Cemetery
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