Benson County Farmers Press, March 26, 2003, page 12.
The funeral for Edith Melaas, 81, of Maddock was held Monday at 11 a.m. at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Maddock. She died March 20, 2003 at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier.
Pastor Reuben Schnaidt officiated. Kathleen Melaas was soloist and Sheila Erickson was organist. Casket bearers were Tim Kallenbach, Dean Kenner, Dwight Leier, Ralph Olson, Willard Westad, Rodney Oksendahl and Rodger Williams. The Nelson Funeral Home of Maddock was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Helene Westad Melaas was born May 10, 1921 to Hans and Ella Peterson Westad in Albert Township of Benson County, rural Maddock. She attended grade school near Fish Lake, rural Harlow, and graduated from BCATS at Maddock in 1940. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Harlow. She attended NDAC (NDSU) after high school, majoring in home economics. After two years of study, WWII caused a teacher shortage and she returned home to teach in Albert and Isabel Townships. She married Burton Melaas at her family home Dec. 26, 1943. She stopped teaching for a time and then returned to it in 1956. She attended Minot State Teachers College for several summers to finish her degree. She then taught the upper elementary grades at Albert Township, Eldon Township, Minnewaukan, Hesper, Brinsmade, Leeds and Esmond. While at Leeds, she was approached by the Benson County Special Education Board to become qualified as a learning disabilities teacher. She attended UND summers to earn her certification, as well as her elementary principal's certificate. She then was a learning disabilities teacher and consultant in all schools in Benson County until her retirement after 34 years in the teaching profession.
She was leader of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, rural Maddock, for 10 years and chaperoned 4-H exchanges to Kentucky and Michigan. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Maddock, for over 50 years until it closed. She held numerous offices for the church, its ladies aid and Maddock Parish Council almost every year from the time of their marriage. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, reading, sewing and quilting. After her retirement she sewed 50 quilts a year for several years for Lutheran World Relief, as well as quilts for special occasions for family and friends. Four years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. She was currently a member of North Viking Lutheran Church, Maddock, and was also an active member and officer of the Maddock Sons of Norway.
Survivors include her husband of Maddock; a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Kathleen Melaas of Cavalier; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two sisters, Lois (Gordon) Korth of Mesa, Ariz. and Ruth Huie of Dallas Tex.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons, Daniel and Bruce; and a brother, Willard Westad.
The funeral for Edith Melaas, 81, of Maddock was held Monday at 11 a.m. at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Maddock. She died March 20, 2003 at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier.
Pastor Reuben Schnaidt officiated. Kathleen Melaas was soloist and Sheila Erickson was organist. Casket bearers were Tim Kallenbach, Dean Kenner, Dwight Leier, Ralph Olson, Willard Westad, Rodney Oksendahl and Rodger Williams. The Nelson Funeral Home of Maddock was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Helene Westad Melaas was born May 10, 1921 to Hans and Ella Peterson Westad in Albert Township of Benson County, rural Maddock. She attended grade school near Fish Lake, rural Harlow, and graduated from BCATS at Maddock in 1940. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Harlow. She attended NDAC (NDSU) after high school, majoring in home economics. After two years of study, WWII caused a teacher shortage and she returned home to teach in Albert and Isabel Townships. She married Burton Melaas at her family home Dec. 26, 1943. She stopped teaching for a time and then returned to it in 1956. She attended Minot State Teachers College for several summers to finish her degree. She then taught the upper elementary grades at Albert Township, Eldon Township, Minnewaukan, Hesper, Brinsmade, Leeds and Esmond. While at Leeds, she was approached by the Benson County Special Education Board to become qualified as a learning disabilities teacher. She attended UND summers to earn her certification, as well as her elementary principal's certificate. She then was a learning disabilities teacher and consultant in all schools in Benson County until her retirement after 34 years in the teaching profession.
She was leader of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, rural Maddock, for 10 years and chaperoned 4-H exchanges to Kentucky and Michigan. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Maddock, for over 50 years until it closed. She held numerous offices for the church, its ladies aid and Maddock Parish Council almost every year from the time of their marriage. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, reading, sewing and quilting. After her retirement she sewed 50 quilts a year for several years for Lutheran World Relief, as well as quilts for special occasions for family and friends. Four years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. She was currently a member of North Viking Lutheran Church, Maddock, and was also an active member and officer of the Maddock Sons of Norway.
Survivors include her husband of Maddock; a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Kathleen Melaas of Cavalier; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two sisters, Lois (Gordon) Korth of Mesa, Ariz. and Ruth Huie of Dallas Tex.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons, Daniel and Bruce; and a brother, Willard Westad.
Benson County Farmers Press, March 26, 2003, page 12.
The funeral for Edith Melaas, 81, of Maddock was held Monday at 11 a.m. at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Maddock. She died March 20, 2003 at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier.
Pastor Reuben Schnaidt officiated. Kathleen Melaas was soloist and Sheila Erickson was organist. Casket bearers were Tim Kallenbach, Dean Kenner, Dwight Leier, Ralph Olson, Willard Westad, Rodney Oksendahl and Rodger Williams. The Nelson Funeral Home of Maddock was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Helene Westad Melaas was born May 10, 1921 to Hans and Ella Peterson Westad in Albert Township of Benson County, rural Maddock. She attended grade school near Fish Lake, rural Harlow, and graduated from BCATS at Maddock in 1940. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Harlow. She attended NDAC (NDSU) after high school, majoring in home economics. After two years of study, WWII caused a teacher shortage and she returned home to teach in Albert and Isabel Townships. She married Burton Melaas at her family home Dec. 26, 1943. She stopped teaching for a time and then returned to it in 1956. She attended Minot State Teachers College for several summers to finish her degree. She then taught the upper elementary grades at Albert Township, Eldon Township, Minnewaukan, Hesper, Brinsmade, Leeds and Esmond. While at Leeds, she was approached by the Benson County Special Education Board to become qualified as a learning disabilities teacher. She attended UND summers to earn her certification, as well as her elementary principal's certificate. She then was a learning disabilities teacher and consultant in all schools in Benson County until her retirement after 34 years in the teaching profession.
She was leader of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, rural Maddock, for 10 years and chaperoned 4-H exchanges to Kentucky and Michigan. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Maddock, for over 50 years until it closed. She held numerous offices for the church, its ladies aid and Maddock Parish Council almost every year from the time of their marriage. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, reading, sewing and quilting. After her retirement she sewed 50 quilts a year for several years for Lutheran World Relief, as well as quilts for special occasions for family and friends. Four years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. She was currently a member of North Viking Lutheran Church, Maddock, and was also an active member and officer of the Maddock Sons of Norway.
Survivors include her husband of Maddock; a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Kathleen Melaas of Cavalier; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two sisters, Lois (Gordon) Korth of Mesa, Ariz. and Ruth Huie of Dallas Tex.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons, Daniel and Bruce; and a brother, Willard Westad.
The funeral for Edith Melaas, 81, of Maddock was held Monday at 11 a.m. at North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock. Interment was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Maddock. She died March 20, 2003 at Wedgewood Manor in Cavalier.
Pastor Reuben Schnaidt officiated. Kathleen Melaas was soloist and Sheila Erickson was organist. Casket bearers were Tim Kallenbach, Dean Kenner, Dwight Leier, Ralph Olson, Willard Westad, Rodney Oksendahl and Rodger Williams. The Nelson Funeral Home of Maddock was in charge of arrangements.
Edith Helene Westad Melaas was born May 10, 1921 to Hans and Ella Peterson Westad in Albert Township of Benson County, rural Maddock. She attended grade school near Fish Lake, rural Harlow, and graduated from BCATS at Maddock in 1940. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at Harlow. She attended NDAC (NDSU) after high school, majoring in home economics. After two years of study, WWII caused a teacher shortage and she returned home to teach in Albert and Isabel Townships. She married Burton Melaas at her family home Dec. 26, 1943. She stopped teaching for a time and then returned to it in 1956. She attended Minot State Teachers College for several summers to finish her degree. She then taught the upper elementary grades at Albert Township, Eldon Township, Minnewaukan, Hesper, Brinsmade, Leeds and Esmond. While at Leeds, she was approached by the Benson County Special Education Board to become qualified as a learning disabilities teacher. She attended UND summers to earn her certification, as well as her elementary principal's certificate. She then was a learning disabilities teacher and consultant in all schools in Benson County until her retirement after 34 years in the teaching profession.
She was leader of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, rural Maddock, for 10 years and chaperoned 4-H exchanges to Kentucky and Michigan. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Maddock, for over 50 years until it closed. She held numerous offices for the church, its ladies aid and Maddock Parish Council almost every year from the time of their marriage. She enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, reading, sewing and quilting. After her retirement she sewed 50 quilts a year for several years for Lutheran World Relief, as well as quilts for special occasions for family and friends. Four years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. She was currently a member of North Viking Lutheran Church, Maddock, and was also an active member and officer of the Maddock Sons of Norway.
Survivors include her husband of Maddock; a son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Kathleen Melaas of Cavalier; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and two sisters, Lois (Gordon) Korth of Mesa, Ariz. and Ruth Huie of Dallas Tex.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant sons, Daniel and Bruce; and a brother, Willard Westad.
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