Edna Thurn

Edna Thurn

March 26, 1926 - November 30, 2005

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Edna Thurn, 79, Jamestown, ND died Monday afternoon November 30, 2005 at the Jamestown Hospital in Jamestown, ND.

Edna Just was born March 26, 1926, the daughter of Edward Just and Katherina (Thurn) Just. She received her elementary education in the local rural school in Zeeland, graduated from Zeeland High School in 1944, and grew to womanhood in the vicinity. She taught Country school until 1948.

She and Emil Thurn were married June 27, 1948 in Wishek, ND. They made their home on his parent's farm, which they purchased near Wishek and farmed until 1963. They sold the farm and bought the DelCaro Motel in Jamestown, ND. They operated the motel until they sold it in 1976. Edna then started employment as a sales clerk at Plaza White Drug through her retirement in 1991. Emil passed away November 2, 1990.

She was a charter member of the Atonement Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND. Edna enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, church quilting and life in general.

Surviving is one son, Larry Thurn, Jamestown, ND, one daughter Brenda (David) Sollars, Andover, MN; 2 grandchildren, Andrew and Brian Sollars, Andover, MN; 1 brother, Raymond (Marilyn) Just, Lodi, CA; 3 sisters, Alena Koepplin, Frieda (Calvin) Miller, Anna (Emil) Koepplin all Lodi CA.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Monday December 5, 2005 in Atonement Lutheran Church in Jamestown, ND with Pastor Steve Berntson, officiating.
Interment will be made (3:00 PM Monday) at St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery, Wishek, ND.
Visitation 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Sunday evening at the Funeral Home.

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Deb Michels
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Brenda and family: I was so sorry to hear about your mother's death. I know what a trying time this is, especially around the holidays. (My mom died two summers ago.) I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you at this difficult time.
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Deb Guthmiller
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I work in the Dialysis Dept. at Jamestown Hospital and saw Edna every week for 3 1/2 years and she always had a smile on her face. When she left, she always turned and waved and said "bye everyone" I'm going to miss that. I graduated from high school with Brenda, so we talked a lot about her and her children. She was very proud of her family. Edna seemed like a very gracious woman. I know, we in Dialysis will miss her greatly. My sincere sympathy to her family. I know God will be with you. Deb Guthmiller
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Mardella Litz
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It was so nice to see your Mom (Edna) in 2002. We enjoyed our visit and will always remember it. Brad, Mardella & Philip Litz and Calvin & Frieda Miller

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