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Pauline Ellingson

September 13, 1926 — September 21, 2003

Pauline J. Ellingson, 77, died on Sunday, September 21, 2003, at Eventide Lutheran Home, Moorhead, MN, where she had been a resident for the past eight years.




Pauline (Ryan) Ellingson was born on Sept. 13, 1926, in Grand Forks, ND, where
she grew up. She attended Hillcrest Lutheran Academy, Fergus Falls, MN, and the Lutheran Bible Institute, Minneapolis, MN. She worked in Flandreau, SD, Stanley, ND, and at Hope Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND, as a parish worker for many years.
Pauline married Vernon E. Ellingson on April 25, 1971, in Fargo. The couple lived in Grand Forks until 1973, when they moved to the Fargo-Moorhead area. Vernon passed away in 2001.
Pauline was very active in many Christian organizations. She was a volunteer for the KNFW Sharathon for many years and was active with the New Life Center Auxiliary. This was her joy as she served the Lord in many ways.

In addition to her husband, Vernon; Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Bastian and Sarah Ryan; sisters, Marie Nelson, Florene Skaff and Delores Rasmussen. She is survived by one sister, Sophie (Elwood) Vesta, Moorhead; and several nieces and nephews, Ardell (Jackie) Nelson, Wayne (Arlene) Skaff, Char Skaff, Sharon (David) Tranby, Sam (Laneil) Skaff, Duane (Esther) Vesta, Darrel Vesta, Dale (Leann) Vesta, Deb (Mark) Johnson, Diane Marshall, and David (Jean) Rasmussen.
Pauline touched many lives with her Christian witness. She was a precious sister and aunt and will be dearly missed.

VISITATION: Tuesday, 4 PM to 7 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead

PRAYER SERVICE: Tuesday at 7 PM
Korsmo Funeral Chapel, Moorhead

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2003, at 2:00 PM
Bottolfson Chapel, Eventide Lutheran Home
Moorhead


INTERMENT: Riverside Cemetery, Moorhead.



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