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Thorfin N “Thor” Tangedahl

Birth	:	27 Sep 1915 Van Hook, Mountrail County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	27 Jul 2008 Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8372002, -100.7703018
Description	:	T.N. Tangedahl, 92, Bismarck, former Director of Social Services for the state of North Dakota, passed away on July 27, 2008. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at First Baptist Church, Bismarck, with Pastors Steve Wisthoff and PJ Tangedahl officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today, July 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Thor was born on September 27, 1915, near Van Hook, ND, to Norwegian immigrants Erick and Maria (Skaar)... Read More	T.N. Tangedahl, 92, Bismarck, former Director of Social Services for the state of North Dakota, passed away on July 27, 2008. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at First Baptist Church, Bismarck, with Pastors Steve Wisthoff and PJ Tangedahl officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. today, July 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church. Thor was born on September 27, 1915, near Van Hook, ND, to Norwegian immigrants Erick and Maria (Skaar) Tangedahl. Prior to attending college, he taught at a rural school in Mountrail County. He received his B.A. degree from Minot State College and did graduate studies at UND and the University of Minnesota, where he earned his Master's Degree in social work. He married Lucille Swedlund on January 18, 1941. Together they raised three sons. Thor and Lucille were active members of First Baptist Church in Bismarck for over 50 years. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2006. Lucille died September 6, 2006. During World War II Thor served in the U.S. Army Air Corps with assignments at the Pentagon and later in the China-Burma-India Theater. Thor had a distinguished career of 43 years of public service to the people of North Dakota. From his early beginnings as a McKenzie County caseworker in 1938 through his ascension to Executive Director of the State Social Service Board in 1972, Thor devoted his tireless energies to strengthening the social fabric and structure in our society. Thor enriched the lives of countless children and families in North Dakota by his resolute dedication to improving the quality of life through social services. Thor's ability to inspire hope, instill confidence, and influence outcome made him an architect of social progress. His progressive thinking, positive attitude, soft-spoken approach, and tenacious persistence engendered a benevolent social consciousness that was embodied in one of the most responsive human service programs in the nation. Thor's compassion for the poor, love of children, respect for the elderly, and appreciation of the family are reflected in the lives of all who knew him. Thor earned high respect and profound regard of the Legislature through his wise and forthright counsel to lawmakers, contributing substantially to the understanding of social problems and the enactment of laws fundamental to progressive social service programs. After his retirement in 1981, Thor served as mentor, advisor, supporter and beloved friend to his kids, grandkids and their families. He is survived by two sons, Lee (Mary Jane) Tangedahl, Turah, MT, and Guy (Brenda) Tangedahl, Bismarck, ND; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Katrina Tangedahl, Spokane, WA, Maria and Damien Fitzpatrick, Spokane, WA, Amy Jo Tangedahl, Temple, TX, Joshua Tangedahl, AZ, Eric and Janna Tangedahl, Missoula, MT, Amy Lynn Tangedahl, Missoula, MT, PJ and Amanda Tangedahl, Spanaway, WA, and Tyler and Lacy Tangedahl, Billings, MT. He also leaves, five great-grandchildren, Coy, Journey, Kolby, Zach and Anna Lucille. He was preceded in death by his wife; son, Dr. Tim N. Tangedahl; and two sisters. Published in Minot Daily News 29 July 2008

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Thorfin N “Thor” Tangedahl's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA.
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Thorfin N “Thor” Tangedahl death on 27 Jul 2008 in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.8372002
Longitude: -100.7703018

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Lucille Swedlund Tangedahl

(1922 - 2006)

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Dr Tim Noel Tangedahl

(1944 - 1994)

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