Gladys Sylvia Amundson was born June 4, 1906, to Lewis and Gina (Erickson) Amundson, in Christine, ND, where she grew up and graduated from high school. In 1931, Gladys graduated from St. Lukes School of Nursing, Fargo, ND, and she worked as a RN at St. Lukes Hospital.
On July 20, 1934, Gladys married Ernest Wicklund in Fargo and they made their home in Moorhead, MN. In the 1950's they moved to Velva, ND, where they lived for twenty years. In 1972, they moved back to Moorhead. Ernest died in November of 1989, and Gladys continued to live in their home until becoming a resident of Moorhead HealthCare Center in 2000.
Gladys died on Monday, November 17, 2003, at the age of 97, at Moorhead HealthCare Center. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Torfin Amundson; and two sisters, Amelia Wicklund and Doris Wolff.
Gladys is survived by a brother, Gerhard Amundson, Fargo; two sisters, Effie Johnson, Moorhead, and Lillian Erwin, Santee, CA; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: One hour prior to funeral service, at the funeral home.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 22, 2003, at 1:30 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.
Interment: Christine Cemetery, Christine, ND.