Solveig Okland

Solveig Jeannette (Aasen) Okland Solveig Jeannette (Aasen) Okland, 82, Polson, formerly of Alexander, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2012 atSt. Joseph's Hospital in Polson, Montana. In her passing, Solveig was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. : Solveig was born September 25, 1929 in Alexander, ND to the late Ole and Ragna Aasen. She was the only daughter amongst four brothers. She attended Alexander schools and later attended the Trinity School of Nursing in Minot, ND. Then onMarch 17, 1950, she married Theodore Bernard 'Ben' Okland, also from Alexander. : Her fondest memories of youth and early motherhood included penny candies at Onsager Drug, winning the state basketball championship, sledding down the Water Hill, snowmobiling from farm to farm and supporting both community and church activities. : Solveig, homemaker and mother, raised seven children and welcomed many others who called her home their home. Homecoming was always met with the smell of fresh caramel rolls in the making. Holidays were graced with her touch of love, linens and special accompaniments. Alikened to her name, her Norwegian heritage and lineage would suggest her audacious nature. : In 1972, Bismarck, ND. would become Solveig's new home after Ben accepted the role of Administrator for the Missouri Slope Lutheran Home. The family would reside there until Ben's retirement in 1982. The call of mountains, a fruit orchard, Flathead Lake and family would take them to Polson, Montana, where she lived until her death. When asked, Solveig was quick to say Alexander was always her true home. In September, 2011, Solveig, along with her family, hosted and was also honored at Alexander's 66thAnnual Old Settlers picnic. : In addition to her parents, Solveig was preceded in death by her husband Ben, son Bennie, brothers: Lynn, Ronald, and Charles Aasen: and Sister in Law: Mary (Lynn) Aasen. Solveig, a woman who lived life fully ~ leaves with abundant blessings. She called her family the greatest of all. She is survived by her brother Carson (Marilyn) of Rapid City, SD: Children: Dirk (Kathy) Vergas, MN: Carolyn (Roger) Friesz, Idaho Falls, ID: Marilyn (Wade) Frame, Polson, MT: David, Polson, MT: Debbie, Alexander, ND and Chris (Andrea), Anchorage, AK. Grandchildren: (Dirk) Drew and Elliot, Fargo, ND: (Carolyn) Matthew (Maho), Braden, Landon, all of Moscow, ID, Callyn, Sidney, MT: (Marilyn) Marete and Monika, Polson, MT, (Debbie) Bernie, Billings, MT, (Chris) Jordan, Anchorage, AK: Daughter in Law: Pam, Stevensville, MT. along with many nieces and nephews. : Visitation with the family, Friday, March 9, 7 pm at Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City, ND Funeral Service, Saturday, March 10, 1:00 pm atTrinityLutheranChurch, Alexander, ND, the Pastor Tim Swenson and Pastor Dave Nelson officiating. Interment to follow at the Alexander Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to The Alexander Museum or of donor's choice.
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