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Muriel (Unlin) Guidinger
• 1913 - 2005 Muriel (Undlin) Guidinger, 91, Minot, died Monday, February 28, 2005, in a Minot nursing home. Muriel was born April 20, 1913, at the family homestead near Lansford. She is the youngest of five children born to Martin and Julia (Lewison) Undlin. She attended Lockwood School graduating in 1931. She received her Standard Teaching Certificate in 1933 from Minot State Teachers College. She then taught at rural schools in Renville and Ward counties for nine years. She married Lyle Guidinger in Donnybrook, ND, on June 17, 1940. They lived in Kenmare from 1940 to 1951, when they moved to Minot. Lyle passed away April 25, 1961. In 1967 Muriel earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Minot State College. She returned to teaching at Longfellow School where she taught until her retirement. Muriel loved traveling and traveled extensively, visiting most of the states. Her grandchildren loved her visits because she enjoyed games and cards as much as they did. Cooking and gardening were other hobbies she enjoyed, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and was very active in church groups, including ladies aid, circle and quilting. Survivors: Daughter, Adell (Larry) Lium of Ellensburg, WA; sons, Don (Linda) Guidinger, Minot, and Loren (Cheryl) Guidinger, Lansford; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Joel Lium, Ellensburg, WA, Alison (Ron) Mendelsohn and their daughter, Laurin, of Arlington, TX, Guy (Kara) Guidinger and their daughter, Jadyn of Randleman, NC, and Grant (Jennifer) Guidinger, Minot; sister-in-law, Jean Limke, Lansford; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Muriel was preceded in death by her husband, Lyle; parents, Martin and Julia Undlin; brothers, Joey and Raymond Undlin, and sister, Nettie Undlin Boraas. Funeral: Friday, March 4, 2005, at 11:00 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. Visitation: Thursday, from noon to 7:00 p.m., in Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND. Burial: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot, ND. |