1943
Erlis
2013
Erlis Swenson
January 2, 1943 — August 26, 2013
Erlis B. Swenson, 70, Grand Forks, died August 26, 2013 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, ND with Rev. Lisa Ahlness officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3:00–8:00 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.
Erlis B. Paulson was born January 2, 1943 in Bowman to Olaf and Eleanor (Rolland) Paulson. She was raised and educated in Bowman, graduating from Bowman High. On October 5, 1963, Erlis married Norris Chase. They were blessed with three children, Denise, Leanne and Don. Erlis was the owner/operator of the Music Box store in Bowman as well as the Executive Secretary for the ND Newspaper Association. She married Darrel Swenson on June 18, 1987 in Grand Forks. Making her career in banking, Erlis retired from Alerus Financial in 2008 after 20 years of service.
Erlis was a woman who had a strong will, witty sense of humor and this was evident throughout her struggle with her illness, which she did without a complaint and yet with a positive attitude. She was a skilled painter who liked nature scenes. She was an avid reader and could be found reading books with a Diet Pepsi by her side. Erlis enjoyed watching TV, her favorites being Matlock and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and above all a dedicated Minnesota Twins fan. She also had a beautiful collection of snow globes. While living in Bowman, Erlis was an active member of the community performing in musicals and joining bowling leagues. Family was central in her life, most of all Darrel, the love of her life, at her side.
Erlis will be deeply missed by her husband, Darrel, Grand Forks; daughters, Denise (Ralph) Fried, Mandan; Leanne (Jeff) Stiefel, Hazen; son, Don (Jane) Chase, West Fargo; grandchildren, Stacey (Bob) Olander; Dustin Faris; Brittany and J.W. Lorenz; Amber, Alexis and Colton Stiefel; Gabrielle, Austin, Brandon, Kasey and Jadon Chase; great-grandchildren, Kylie and Mason Olander; one niece, Tami (Luke) Dahmus; one nephew, Goeff (Jennifer) Hilton; sister, Rosie (Charlie) Hilton, Bowman; sisters-in-law, Leane (Marvin) Friedt; Lynette Kvanvig; Melody (Ron) Monson; Donzetta (Eric) Strandjord; brothers-in-law, Vince (Diane) Swenson; Boyd (Rita) Swenson and Steve (Cheryl) Swenson.
Erlis was preceded in death by her parents.
Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, August 30, 2013 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan, ND with Rev. Lisa Ahlness officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 3:00–8:00 pm on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Weigel Funeral Home, Mandan. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.
Erlis B. Paulson was born January 2, 1943 in Bowman to Olaf and Eleanor (Rolland) Paulson. She was raised and educated in Bowman, graduating from Bowman High. On October 5, 1963, Erlis married Norris Chase. They were blessed with three children, Denise, Leanne and Don. Erlis was the owner/operator of the Music Box store in Bowman as well as the Executive Secretary for the ND Newspaper Association. She married Darrel Swenson on June 18, 1987 in Grand Forks. Making her career in banking, Erlis retired from Alerus Financial in 2008 after 20 years of service.
Erlis was a woman who had a strong will, witty sense of humor and this was evident throughout her struggle with her illness, which she did without a complaint and yet with a positive attitude. She was a skilled painter who liked nature scenes. She was an avid reader and could be found reading books with a Diet Pepsi by her side. Erlis enjoyed watching TV, her favorites being Matlock and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and above all a dedicated Minnesota Twins fan. She also had a beautiful collection of snow globes. While living in Bowman, Erlis was an active member of the community performing in musicals and joining bowling leagues. Family was central in her life, most of all Darrel, the love of her life, at her side.
Erlis will be deeply missed by her husband, Darrel, Grand Forks; daughters, Denise (Ralph) Fried, Mandan; Leanne (Jeff) Stiefel, Hazen; son, Don (Jane) Chase, West Fargo; grandchildren, Stacey (Bob) Olander; Dustin Faris; Brittany and J.W. Lorenz; Amber, Alexis and Colton Stiefel; Gabrielle, Austin, Brandon, Kasey and Jadon Chase; great-grandchildren, Kylie and Mason Olander; one niece, Tami (Luke) Dahmus; one nephew, Goeff (Jennifer) Hilton; sister, Rosie (Charlie) Hilton, Bowman; sisters-in-law, Leane (Marvin) Friedt; Lynette Kvanvig; Melody (Ron) Monson; Donzetta (Eric) Strandjord; brothers-in-law, Vince (Diane) Swenson; Boyd (Rita) Swenson and Steve (Cheryl) Swenson.
Erlis was preceded in death by her parents.
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