Jeanette Mortenson

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Jeanette Mortenson was born June 3, 1927 in West Bank Township, near Tioga, ND to John and Ida (Knutson) Wolla. She was baptized at Betaine Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended rural schools including the Wolla School and the Nylander School. Jeannette graduated from Tioga High School in 1946. After graduation she worked for many local businesses.

On June 3, 1947 Jeanette married Elgin Mortenson at the Zion Lutheran Church. They lived in Fargo and Minot for a time before returning to Tioga in 1953. Elgin passed away in 1994. Jeanette continued to live in her home until her passing.

Jeanette was a very faithful and dedicated member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was a member of the women’s missionary federation and the ladies aid. For several years she served as a Deaconess and also as president of the AAL Branch #655. When her children were growing up she taught Sunday school and Bible school. She was a charter member of the Sons of Norway-VennLig Lodge in Tioga. She was also a member of the Tioga Senior Citizens.

Jeanette lived a life of faith. She accepted life’s challenges, and enjoyed its many blessings. Although she struggled with health problems, she never lost her sense of humor and zest for life. Her favorite Bible verse was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

She is survived by her daughters, Valerie (Dale) Swensrud of Watford City, ND, Lynnette (Thomas) Wheeler of Ray, ND, and Tori (Jason) Olson of Billings, MT; sons, Wesley (Sharon) of Lake Park, FL and Todd(fiancée Kathy) Mortenson of Tioga, ND; grandchildren, Darin (Charlotte) Swensrud, Brock (Jami) Swensrud, Laurie Mortenson, Daryn Mortenson, Blake Wheeler, Evan Wheeler, and Bailey Olson; ten great-grandchildren and 3 great great-grandchildren; sister, Ada Fretland of Tioga, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ida Wolla; husband, Elgin; son, Clyde; grandson Garret Swensrud; sisters, Myrtrice Dilland, Evelyn Heen, and Deloris Worthington; and by brothers, Arnold and Kermit Wolla. Fulkerson Funeral Home