Judy Fossum

Judy Elaine (Halvorson) Fossum, a lifetime resident of rural Larimore, ND, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was 78.

A committed wife, a beloved grandmother to her seven grandchildren, devoted mother of Douglas, Lori, Sheri, Tricia and John, sister of Myrna, cherished aunt, and godmother to several special godchildren, she was a woman who lived a life dedicated to family, friends and her faith.

Born in Northwood, ND on March 25, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Leonard and Mildred (Olson) Halvorson. She graduated from Larimore High School in 1960 and earned a nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing. She later earned a B.S. degree in English and Speech Education at the University of North Dakota.

After working as an OB-GYN nurse, she stayed home to raise her five children before returning to school to become an English, Speech and Drama teacher.  After her teaching career, she returned to nursing and worked in long term care in Larimore, Grafton, and Park River.

She and Darrel Fossum were married on September 23, 1963 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Larimore.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Darrel Fossum of Larimore, ND; son Douglas (Kay) Fossum of Savage, MN; daughter Lori Fossum of Washington, DC; daughter Sheri (Daniel) Sletten of Larimore, ND, daughter Tricia Fossum (Dennis Agnew) of Moffit, ND; son John Fossum of Washington, DC; granddaughters Leah Fossum, Anna Fossum, Mara Fossum, Ella Fossum and Jennifer Sletten; grandsons Aaron Sletten and Ryan Sletten; sister Myrna Anderson of Barnesville, MN; sisters-in-law Elaine (Fossum) Poole and Daphne (Fossum) Greenwood; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three infant brothers.

A private family service will be livestreamed to allow others to celebrate her amazing life and generous heart on Sunday, December 20, at 2:00 pm. Details will be available at https://www.bakkefuneralhomes.com/obituary/judy-fossum

Judy's family wishes to thank the compassionate staff of Altru Hospice and Hospice of the Red River Valley who diligently cared for her during her final months and days. They also thank the outstanding staff of Altru Cancer Center who directed her initial care.

Judy's family asks that memorials be directed to The Good Samaritan Society of Larimore, Bellevue Cemetery Association, or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund. The family also asks you to remember St. Paul's promise that "neither death, nor life ... nor heights, nor depths, nor anything else in all Creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus." (Rom . 8:38-39).

YouTube live stream link and replay for the memorial service at 2pm Central, Sunday, Dec. 20th.

https://youtu.be/kNBwaRdfQRo

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Alternate method:

From the YouTube App on any device including Smart TV's, search for "Doug Fossum" to find the streaming channel and memorial service link.