Dora Mae Tarvestad, 86, Minot, ND, formerly of Lansford, ND, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in a Minot nursing home.
Dora Mae Adams was born May 13, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Dixon) Adams, on the family farm in rural Lansford, ND. She was raised and educated in Lansford.
Dora Mae married Harold Tarvestad on July 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford. They made their home on a farm east of Lansford, where she lived for 62 years. From this union, five children were born.
Harold passed away January 5, 1995. After his passing, Dora Mae would eventually move to Minot, ND in 2008.
Dora Mae was first a farmer’s wife. She was a 4H Leader for 25 years in Bottineau County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Bottineau County, Renville County and North Dakota State Fairs. Dora Mae was the Bottineau County Assessor for several years. She also worked at the Minot Air Force Base for four years as an Event Coordinator for the Officers’ Club. She sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry for 13 years, and was the District Manager for 10 years. Through selling jewelry, Dora Mae won many awards, and even won several trips, including one to London, England.
Dora Mae was an Ambassador of the Minot Chamber of Commerce. She was also an active member of the Lansford Country Club, and enjoyed being a part of the Garden Club. Dora Mae was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Minot. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler, and competed in the ND State Elks Bowling Tournament in Bismarck, ND, along with many national tournaments.
Dora Mae spent several years working in radio in Minot; for Clear Channel Radio, KRRZ – AM and iHeart Radio Media, where she was named Salesperson of the Year. Dora Mae retired from working in radio on April 15, 2016 after 31 years, due to health issues. She loved her job and the people she worked with, as they were like family to her.
Dora Mae had many passions. She loved her family immensely and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would always take time to play with them and teach them of her many talents.
Fashion and style were who she was. She always was classy and stunning, and could wear high heels like no other!
Dora Mae’s flower garden was her therapy. She had a green thumb like no other. In Minot, her yard was on the garden tour for three years and was one of the best. Anyone who knew Dora Mae, knew of this passion, as she would share her flowers with many.
Entertaining was another one of her fortes. She loved planning a party and serving up the best food ever! Fun was always had by all.
Her kitchen was a haven that she loved. She loved baking, as she would bake for others and even in the last year she would bake for special customers.
Dora Mae traveled to many places with friends and family, including cruises, beaches and, of course, Las Vegas!
Dora Mae loved life and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving family includes:
Children, Joan Routledge, Gray Lake, IL, Hal (Bette) Tarvestad, Lansford, ND, Trent (Karen) Tarvestad, Devils Lake, ND and Dara (Duane) Abernathey, Lansford, ND; 13 grandchildren;
25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Daryl Cecil, Phoenix, AZ and Joyce Thompson, Spokane, WA;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dora Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold Tarvestad; son, Leslie Tarvestad; and her siblings, Frank, George, Earl, Faye and Harry.
Thompson-Larson Funeral Home
Dora Mae Adams was born May 13, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Dixon) Adams, on the family farm in rural Lansford, ND. She was raised and educated in Lansford.
Dora Mae married Harold Tarvestad on July 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford. They made their home on a farm east of Lansford, where she lived for 62 years. From this union, five children were born.
Harold passed away January 5, 1995. After his passing, Dora Mae would eventually move to Minot, ND in 2008.
Dora Mae was first a farmer’s wife. She was a 4H Leader for 25 years in Bottineau County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Bottineau County, Renville County and North Dakota State Fairs. Dora Mae was the Bottineau County Assessor for several years. She also worked at the Minot Air Force Base for four years as an Event Coordinator for the Officers’ Club. She sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry for 13 years, and was the District Manager for 10 years. Through selling jewelry, Dora Mae won many awards, and even won several trips, including one to London, England.
Dora Mae was an Ambassador of the Minot Chamber of Commerce. She was also an active member of the Lansford Country Club, and enjoyed being a part of the Garden Club. Dora Mae was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Minot. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler, and competed in the ND State Elks Bowling Tournament in Bismarck, ND, along with many national tournaments.
Dora Mae spent several years working in radio in Minot; for Clear Channel Radio, KRRZ – AM and iHeart Radio Media, where she was named Salesperson of the Year. Dora Mae retired from working in radio on April 15, 2016 after 31 years, due to health issues. She loved her job and the people she worked with, as they were like family to her.
Dora Mae had many passions. She loved her family immensely and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would always take time to play with them and teach them of her many talents.
Fashion and style were who she was. She always was classy and stunning, and could wear high heels like no other!
Dora Mae’s flower garden was her therapy. She had a green thumb like no other. In Minot, her yard was on the garden tour for three years and was one of the best. Anyone who knew Dora Mae, knew of this passion, as she would share her flowers with many.
Entertaining was another one of her fortes. She loved planning a party and serving up the best food ever! Fun was always had by all.
Her kitchen was a haven that she loved. She loved baking, as she would bake for others and even in the last year she would bake for special customers.
Dora Mae traveled to many places with friends and family, including cruises, beaches and, of course, Las Vegas!
Dora Mae loved life and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving family includes:
Children, Joan Routledge, Gray Lake, IL, Hal (Bette) Tarvestad, Lansford, ND, Trent (Karen) Tarvestad, Devils Lake, ND and Dara (Duane) Abernathey, Lansford, ND; 13 grandchildren;
25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Daryl Cecil, Phoenix, AZ and Joyce Thompson, Spokane, WA;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dora Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold Tarvestad; son, Leslie Tarvestad; and her siblings, Frank, George, Earl, Faye and Harry.
Thompson-Larson Funeral Home
Dora Mae Tarvestad, 86, Minot, ND, formerly of Lansford, ND, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, in a Minot nursing home.
Dora Mae Adams was born May 13, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Dixon) Adams, on the family farm in rural Lansford, ND. She was raised and educated in Lansford.
Dora Mae married Harold Tarvestad on July 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford. They made their home on a farm east of Lansford, where she lived for 62 years. From this union, five children were born.
Harold passed away January 5, 1995. After his passing, Dora Mae would eventually move to Minot, ND in 2008.
Dora Mae was first a farmer’s wife. She was a 4H Leader for 25 years in Bottineau County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Bottineau County, Renville County and North Dakota State Fairs. Dora Mae was the Bottineau County Assessor for several years. She also worked at the Minot Air Force Base for four years as an Event Coordinator for the Officers’ Club. She sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry for 13 years, and was the District Manager for 10 years. Through selling jewelry, Dora Mae won many awards, and even won several trips, including one to London, England.
Dora Mae was an Ambassador of the Minot Chamber of Commerce. She was also an active member of the Lansford Country Club, and enjoyed being a part of the Garden Club. Dora Mae was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Minot. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler, and competed in the ND State Elks Bowling Tournament in Bismarck, ND, along with many national tournaments.
Dora Mae spent several years working in radio in Minot; for Clear Channel Radio, KRRZ – AM and iHeart Radio Media, where she was named Salesperson of the Year. Dora Mae retired from working in radio on April 15, 2016 after 31 years, due to health issues. She loved her job and the people she worked with, as they were like family to her.
Dora Mae had many passions. She loved her family immensely and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would always take time to play with them and teach them of her many talents.
Fashion and style were who she was. She always was classy and stunning, and could wear high heels like no other!
Dora Mae’s flower garden was her therapy. She had a green thumb like no other. In Minot, her yard was on the garden tour for three years and was one of the best. Anyone who knew Dora Mae, knew of this passion, as she would share her flowers with many.
Entertaining was another one of her fortes. She loved planning a party and serving up the best food ever! Fun was always had by all.
Her kitchen was a haven that she loved. She loved baking, as she would bake for others and even in the last year she would bake for special customers.
Dora Mae traveled to many places with friends and family, including cruises, beaches and, of course, Las Vegas!
Dora Mae loved life and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving family includes:
Children, Joan Routledge, Gray Lake, IL, Hal (Bette) Tarvestad, Lansford, ND, Trent (Karen) Tarvestad, Devils Lake, ND and Dara (Duane) Abernathey, Lansford, ND; 13 grandchildren;
25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Daryl Cecil, Phoenix, AZ and Joyce Thompson, Spokane, WA;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dora Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold Tarvestad; son, Leslie Tarvestad; and her siblings, Frank, George, Earl, Faye and Harry.
Thompson-Larson Funeral Home
Dora Mae Adams was born May 13, 1930, the daughter of Charles and Ethel (Dixon) Adams, on the family farm in rural Lansford, ND. She was raised and educated in Lansford.
Dora Mae married Harold Tarvestad on July 17, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansford. They made their home on a farm east of Lansford, where she lived for 62 years. From this union, five children were born.
Harold passed away January 5, 1995. After his passing, Dora Mae would eventually move to Minot, ND in 2008.
Dora Mae was first a farmer’s wife. She was a 4H Leader for 25 years in Bottineau County. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford, where she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She was also involved in the Bottineau County, Renville County and North Dakota State Fairs. Dora Mae was the Bottineau County Assessor for several years. She also worked at the Minot Air Force Base for four years as an Event Coordinator for the Officers’ Club. She sold Sarah Coventry Jewelry for 13 years, and was the District Manager for 10 years. Through selling jewelry, Dora Mae won many awards, and even won several trips, including one to London, England.
Dora Mae was an Ambassador of the Minot Chamber of Commerce. She was also an active member of the Lansford Country Club, and enjoyed being a part of the Garden Club. Dora Mae was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Minot. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid bowler, and competed in the ND State Elks Bowling Tournament in Bismarck, ND, along with many national tournaments.
Dora Mae spent several years working in radio in Minot; for Clear Channel Radio, KRRZ – AM and iHeart Radio Media, where she was named Salesperson of the Year. Dora Mae retired from working in radio on April 15, 2016 after 31 years, due to health issues. She loved her job and the people she worked with, as they were like family to her.
Dora Mae had many passions. She loved her family immensely and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She would always take time to play with them and teach them of her many talents.
Fashion and style were who she was. She always was classy and stunning, and could wear high heels like no other!
Dora Mae’s flower garden was her therapy. She had a green thumb like no other. In Minot, her yard was on the garden tour for three years and was one of the best. Anyone who knew Dora Mae, knew of this passion, as she would share her flowers with many.
Entertaining was another one of her fortes. She loved planning a party and serving up the best food ever! Fun was always had by all.
Her kitchen was a haven that she loved. She loved baking, as she would bake for others and even in the last year she would bake for special customers.
Dora Mae traveled to many places with friends and family, including cruises, beaches and, of course, Las Vegas!
Dora Mae loved life and lived life to the fullest. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Surviving family includes:
Children, Joan Routledge, Gray Lake, IL, Hal (Bette) Tarvestad, Lansford, ND, Trent (Karen) Tarvestad, Devils Lake, ND and Dara (Duane) Abernathey, Lansford, ND; 13 grandchildren;
25 great-grandchildren; sisters, Daryl Cecil, Phoenix, AZ and Joyce Thompson, Spokane, WA;
and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dora Mae was preceded in death by her parents; husband Harold Tarvestad; son, Leslie Tarvestad; and her siblings, Frank, George, Earl, Faye and Harry.
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