Lester Edmunds

Lester V. Edmunds, age 83, of Moorhead, MN, formerly of Hendrum, MN, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at MeritCare Hospital, South University, Fargo, ND.
Lester Vernon Edmunds, the son of Ed and Myrtle (Mathison) Edmunds was born at Gardner, Illinois, on January 5, 1920. As a very young child he moved with his family to the Hendrum area, where he grew up and received his education. As a young man, he was active in 4-H, especially showing horses, and singing in many 4-H contests.
In 1940, Lester joined the US Navy. He served during WW II, for almost four years, being stationed in California and in Mississippi.
On April 20, 1944, Lester was united in marriage to Helen Peterson, at Concordia Lutheran Church, rural Hendrum. They made their home on the family farm near Hendrum, where they operated a dairy, beef, and grain farm.
In 1978, they retired from farming. While they continued to live on the farm, Lester and Helen spent many winters in Mesa, AZ. Lester was active in his church and community. He was a member of the Gideons, and many mission organizations. Lester loved his Lord, and never failed to share his faith with others.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, Lutheran Memorial Home, Halstad, MN; four daughters, Nancy (Ray) Ward, St. Vincent, MN, Jorgene (Darryl) Alsager, Walcott, ND, Pamela (Kit) Grove, Detroit Lakes, MN, and Joan (Craig) Borgen, Fargo, ND; and four grandchil
Visitation: Saturday, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.

Prayer service: Saturday, 7:30 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead.

Funeral: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, at 3:00 PM
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hendrum, MN.

Burial: Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Hendrum.