Judy Borlaug, 92, of Washburn passed from this life March 9 at the home of her daughter Susan in Kearney, Neb., where she had resided since late December.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at First Lutheran Church, Washburn, Pr. Erik Johnson officiating. Public visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.
Judith Meneva was born Aug. 30, 1922 to John and Ingeborg Osemina ‘Mina’ (Tuntland) Riskedahl on the family farm in rural Kidder County near Tuttle. She graduated from Tuttle High School and received her associate degree in education at Valley City State Teachers College. She returned home after college to teach at a country school.
Judy married Oliver Borlaug Jan 12, 1945 in a small ceremony at the home where she was raised. Following Oliver’s military discharge in 1946, the couple made their home in Valley City. The years in Valley were always very special to Judy. The first two sons, Sanford ‘Sandy’ and Larry, were born during this time. Her father, who had been living with the family, died there in 1949. The family later moved to Minot where son James was born.
Trips to Washburn to visit her sister Verna Pfiefle brought her newspaperman husband to the Leader print shop for discussions with publisher Fred Jefferis. These visits would set the course for the young family for most of the next four decades. The couple became part-owners in 1953 in the business that published the Washburn Leader and Wilton News. The two later became sole owners of the business. A fourth son, David, was born a few years later.
Judy became the Wilton News lady with her weekly trips to gather news and advertising at the nearby community. She also often joined Oliver for trips throughout the county where he photographed wedding anniversaries, 4-H competition and other community events. In 1962 Judy was expecting what she and others thought would be her fifth son, only to be pleased at the arrival of a daughter, Susan.
She eventually became a full-time newspaper woman herself, handling the bookkeeping, local news writing, proof reading and many other duties. Judy occasionally even took her own photos for the papers. Her weekly column “Let’s Share” became a special feature for many readers. The family sold the newspaper business in 1985, although Judy continued to write local news and her column.
Judy was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Washburn Study Club, the First Lutheran Church Women and the Republican Party. She was very involved in church activities wherever they lived. Together with her husband, she was a big supporter of community and county projects and betterment programs. She was a strong supporter of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan.
The illness of her mother and subsequent passing when Judy was only 10 brought an early introduction to cooking duties. Fortunately it was something she enjoyed, especially baking. Cooking for her father and brothers was good preparation for her later life. In retirement she loved having the time to read books, especially stories of early life on the prairie. Oliver passed away suddenly in 1995. For the first time in her life, she was alone in her home. It was a challenge, but with her pragmatic Norwegian heritage and support from family and friends, she adapted. Last August she celebrated her 92nd birthday still living on her own in the home she loved. She continued to enjoy cooking for family and friends, visiting, and especially playing games of Rummikub.
Judy is survived by daughter-in-law Phyllis McArthur of Hilton Head, S.C, her son Barry Borlaug and his wife Deborah, and grandsons Jack and Eli of Rochester, Minn., her daughter Elizabeth Borlaug and Rob Milanov, and granddaughter Esme of Minneapolis; son Larry and his wife Linda of Fargo, their son Eric Borlaug and his wife Carla Siles Ravines, and grandsons Oliver and Arthur of Kansas City, Mo., son Brian Borlaug and his wife Teresa, and granddaughter Lola of Mound, Minn., and daughter Susan Borlaug and Jason Staab of Minneapolis; son James and his wife Gwen of Madison, Wisc., and their son Paul Borlaug of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son David and his wife Ruth of Washburn, and their daughters Nicolette Borlaug of Bismarck and Cassandra Borlaug of Fargo; daughter Susan Dusky and her husband Robert of Kearney, Neb., and their daughters Danielle Benoit and her husband Aaron of Los Angeles and Alexandra Dusky of Kearney. She is also survived by brother-in-law Leonard Borlaug of Minneapolis; and sister-in-law Connie Cleveland and her husband Bruce of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son Sanford, granddaughter Rebecca Borlaug, five brothers, four sisters and an infant sister who died at birth.
Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church or the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.
Source: Goetz Funeral Homes
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at First Lutheran Church, Washburn, Pr. Erik Johnson officiating. Public visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.
Judith Meneva was born Aug. 30, 1922 to John and Ingeborg Osemina ‘Mina’ (Tuntland) Riskedahl on the family farm in rural Kidder County near Tuttle. She graduated from Tuttle High School and received her associate degree in education at Valley City State Teachers College. She returned home after college to teach at a country school.
Judy married Oliver Borlaug Jan 12, 1945 in a small ceremony at the home where she was raised. Following Oliver’s military discharge in 1946, the couple made their home in Valley City. The years in Valley were always very special to Judy. The first two sons, Sanford ‘Sandy’ and Larry, were born during this time. Her father, who had been living with the family, died there in 1949. The family later moved to Minot where son James was born.
Trips to Washburn to visit her sister Verna Pfiefle brought her newspaperman husband to the Leader print shop for discussions with publisher Fred Jefferis. These visits would set the course for the young family for most of the next four decades. The couple became part-owners in 1953 in the business that published the Washburn Leader and Wilton News. The two later became sole owners of the business. A fourth son, David, was born a few years later.
Judy became the Wilton News lady with her weekly trips to gather news and advertising at the nearby community. She also often joined Oliver for trips throughout the county where he photographed wedding anniversaries, 4-H competition and other community events. In 1962 Judy was expecting what she and others thought would be her fifth son, only to be pleased at the arrival of a daughter, Susan.
She eventually became a full-time newspaper woman herself, handling the bookkeeping, local news writing, proof reading and many other duties. Judy occasionally even took her own photos for the papers. Her weekly column “Let’s Share” became a special feature for many readers. The family sold the newspaper business in 1985, although Judy continued to write local news and her column.
Judy was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Washburn Study Club, the First Lutheran Church Women and the Republican Party. She was very involved in church activities wherever they lived. Together with her husband, she was a big supporter of community and county projects and betterment programs. She was a strong supporter of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan.
The illness of her mother and subsequent passing when Judy was only 10 brought an early introduction to cooking duties. Fortunately it was something she enjoyed, especially baking. Cooking for her father and brothers was good preparation for her later life. In retirement she loved having the time to read books, especially stories of early life on the prairie. Oliver passed away suddenly in 1995. For the first time in her life, she was alone in her home. It was a challenge, but with her pragmatic Norwegian heritage and support from family and friends, she adapted. Last August she celebrated her 92nd birthday still living on her own in the home she loved. She continued to enjoy cooking for family and friends, visiting, and especially playing games of Rummikub.
Judy is survived by daughter-in-law Phyllis McArthur of Hilton Head, S.C, her son Barry Borlaug and his wife Deborah, and grandsons Jack and Eli of Rochester, Minn., her daughter Elizabeth Borlaug and Rob Milanov, and granddaughter Esme of Minneapolis; son Larry and his wife Linda of Fargo, their son Eric Borlaug and his wife Carla Siles Ravines, and grandsons Oliver and Arthur of Kansas City, Mo., son Brian Borlaug and his wife Teresa, and granddaughter Lola of Mound, Minn., and daughter Susan Borlaug and Jason Staab of Minneapolis; son James and his wife Gwen of Madison, Wisc., and their son Paul Borlaug of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son David and his wife Ruth of Washburn, and their daughters Nicolette Borlaug of Bismarck and Cassandra Borlaug of Fargo; daughter Susan Dusky and her husband Robert of Kearney, Neb., and their daughters Danielle Benoit and her husband Aaron of Los Angeles and Alexandra Dusky of Kearney. She is also survived by brother-in-law Leonard Borlaug of Minneapolis; and sister-in-law Connie Cleveland and her husband Bruce of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son Sanford, granddaughter Rebecca Borlaug, five brothers, four sisters and an infant sister who died at birth.
Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church or the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.
Source: Goetz Funeral Homes
Judy Borlaug, 92, of Washburn passed from this life March 9 at the home of her daughter Susan in Kearney, Neb., where she had resided since late December.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at First Lutheran Church, Washburn, Pr. Erik Johnson officiating. Public visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.
Judith Meneva was born Aug. 30, 1922 to John and Ingeborg Osemina ‘Mina’ (Tuntland) Riskedahl on the family farm in rural Kidder County near Tuttle. She graduated from Tuttle High School and received her associate degree in education at Valley City State Teachers College. She returned home after college to teach at a country school.
Judy married Oliver Borlaug Jan 12, 1945 in a small ceremony at the home where she was raised. Following Oliver’s military discharge in 1946, the couple made their home in Valley City. The years in Valley were always very special to Judy. The first two sons, Sanford ‘Sandy’ and Larry, were born during this time. Her father, who had been living with the family, died there in 1949. The family later moved to Minot where son James was born.
Trips to Washburn to visit her sister Verna Pfiefle brought her newspaperman husband to the Leader print shop for discussions with publisher Fred Jefferis. These visits would set the course for the young family for most of the next four decades. The couple became part-owners in 1953 in the business that published the Washburn Leader and Wilton News. The two later became sole owners of the business. A fourth son, David, was born a few years later.
Judy became the Wilton News lady with her weekly trips to gather news and advertising at the nearby community. She also often joined Oliver for trips throughout the county where he photographed wedding anniversaries, 4-H competition and other community events. In 1962 Judy was expecting what she and others thought would be her fifth son, only to be pleased at the arrival of a daughter, Susan.
She eventually became a full-time newspaper woman herself, handling the bookkeeping, local news writing, proof reading and many other duties. Judy occasionally even took her own photos for the papers. Her weekly column “Let’s Share” became a special feature for many readers. The family sold the newspaper business in 1985, although Judy continued to write local news and her column.
Judy was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Washburn Study Club, the First Lutheran Church Women and the Republican Party. She was very involved in church activities wherever they lived. Together with her husband, she was a big supporter of community and county projects and betterment programs. She was a strong supporter of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan.
The illness of her mother and subsequent passing when Judy was only 10 brought an early introduction to cooking duties. Fortunately it was something she enjoyed, especially baking. Cooking for her father and brothers was good preparation for her later life. In retirement she loved having the time to read books, especially stories of early life on the prairie. Oliver passed away suddenly in 1995. For the first time in her life, she was alone in her home. It was a challenge, but with her pragmatic Norwegian heritage and support from family and friends, she adapted. Last August she celebrated her 92nd birthday still living on her own in the home she loved. She continued to enjoy cooking for family and friends, visiting, and especially playing games of Rummikub.
Judy is survived by daughter-in-law Phyllis McArthur of Hilton Head, S.C, her son Barry Borlaug and his wife Deborah, and grandsons Jack and Eli of Rochester, Minn., her daughter Elizabeth Borlaug and Rob Milanov, and granddaughter Esme of Minneapolis; son Larry and his wife Linda of Fargo, their son Eric Borlaug and his wife Carla Siles Ravines, and grandsons Oliver and Arthur of Kansas City, Mo., son Brian Borlaug and his wife Teresa, and granddaughter Lola of Mound, Minn., and daughter Susan Borlaug and Jason Staab of Minneapolis; son James and his wife Gwen of Madison, Wisc., and their son Paul Borlaug of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son David and his wife Ruth of Washburn, and their daughters Nicolette Borlaug of Bismarck and Cassandra Borlaug of Fargo; daughter Susan Dusky and her husband Robert of Kearney, Neb., and their daughters Danielle Benoit and her husband Aaron of Los Angeles and Alexandra Dusky of Kearney. She is also survived by brother-in-law Leonard Borlaug of Minneapolis; and sister-in-law Connie Cleveland and her husband Bruce of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son Sanford, granddaughter Rebecca Borlaug, five brothers, four sisters and an infant sister who died at birth.
Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church or the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.
Source: Goetz Funeral Homes
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at First Lutheran Church, Washburn, Pr. Erik Johnson officiating. Public visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Goetz Funeral Home, Washburn. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Washburn.
Judith Meneva was born Aug. 30, 1922 to John and Ingeborg Osemina ‘Mina’ (Tuntland) Riskedahl on the family farm in rural Kidder County near Tuttle. She graduated from Tuttle High School and received her associate degree in education at Valley City State Teachers College. She returned home after college to teach at a country school.
Judy married Oliver Borlaug Jan 12, 1945 in a small ceremony at the home where she was raised. Following Oliver’s military discharge in 1946, the couple made their home in Valley City. The years in Valley were always very special to Judy. The first two sons, Sanford ‘Sandy’ and Larry, were born during this time. Her father, who had been living with the family, died there in 1949. The family later moved to Minot where son James was born.
Trips to Washburn to visit her sister Verna Pfiefle brought her newspaperman husband to the Leader print shop for discussions with publisher Fred Jefferis. These visits would set the course for the young family for most of the next four decades. The couple became part-owners in 1953 in the business that published the Washburn Leader and Wilton News. The two later became sole owners of the business. A fourth son, David, was born a few years later.
Judy became the Wilton News lady with her weekly trips to gather news and advertising at the nearby community. She also often joined Oliver for trips throughout the county where he photographed wedding anniversaries, 4-H competition and other community events. In 1962 Judy was expecting what she and others thought would be her fifth son, only to be pleased at the arrival of a daughter, Susan.
She eventually became a full-time newspaper woman herself, handling the bookkeeping, local news writing, proof reading and many other duties. Judy occasionally even took her own photos for the papers. Her weekly column “Let’s Share” became a special feature for many readers. The family sold the newspaper business in 1985, although Judy continued to write local news and her column.
Judy was active in the American Legion Auxiliary, the Washburn Study Club, the First Lutheran Church Women and the Republican Party. She was very involved in church activities wherever they lived. Together with her husband, she was a big supporter of community and county projects and betterment programs. She was a strong supporter of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan.
The illness of her mother and subsequent passing when Judy was only 10 brought an early introduction to cooking duties. Fortunately it was something she enjoyed, especially baking. Cooking for her father and brothers was good preparation for her later life. In retirement she loved having the time to read books, especially stories of early life on the prairie. Oliver passed away suddenly in 1995. For the first time in her life, she was alone in her home. It was a challenge, but with her pragmatic Norwegian heritage and support from family and friends, she adapted. Last August she celebrated her 92nd birthday still living on her own in the home she loved. She continued to enjoy cooking for family and friends, visiting, and especially playing games of Rummikub.
Judy is survived by daughter-in-law Phyllis McArthur of Hilton Head, S.C, her son Barry Borlaug and his wife Deborah, and grandsons Jack and Eli of Rochester, Minn., her daughter Elizabeth Borlaug and Rob Milanov, and granddaughter Esme of Minneapolis; son Larry and his wife Linda of Fargo, their son Eric Borlaug and his wife Carla Siles Ravines, and grandsons Oliver and Arthur of Kansas City, Mo., son Brian Borlaug and his wife Teresa, and granddaughter Lola of Mound, Minn., and daughter Susan Borlaug and Jason Staab of Minneapolis; son James and his wife Gwen of Madison, Wisc., and their son Paul Borlaug of Scottsdale, Ariz.; son David and his wife Ruth of Washburn, and their daughters Nicolette Borlaug of Bismarck and Cassandra Borlaug of Fargo; daughter Susan Dusky and her husband Robert of Kearney, Neb., and their daughters Danielle Benoit and her husband Aaron of Los Angeles and Alexandra Dusky of Kearney. She is also survived by brother-in-law Leonard Borlaug of Minneapolis; and sister-in-law Connie Cleveland and her husband Bruce of Rapid City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, son Sanford, granddaughter Rebecca Borlaug, five brothers, four sisters and an infant sister who died at birth.
Memorials may be given to First Lutheran Church or the Lewis & Clark Fort Mandan Foundation.
Source: Goetz Funeral Homes
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