Belinda Lovro • 1907 - 2005

Belinda Lovro, 97, Norwich, died Saturday, January 1, 2005, at a Minot hospital.

Belinda May Irene Folden was born on December 17, 1907, the daughter of Ole and Emma (Haldorson) Folden on the family farm in Berwick Township of McHenry County, rural Berwick, ND. In 1917, she and her family moved to the family farmstead located in Kottke Valley Township, of McHenry County. She attended Berwick School and Kottke Valley School #3. Following her education, she continued to reside on the family farm and worked for her neighbors.

On June 22, 1940, Belinda married Justin Gerhard Lovro, at Zion Lutheran Church, Minot. They farmed and ranched their entire life in McHenry County. They retired in 1991 and continued to reside on the farm. Justin passed away June 7, 2000.

Belinda was a former member of Rising Lutheran Church, rural Norwich, and was active with their Ladies Aide. Currently, she was a member of First Lutheran Church of Granville. Until her early 90's, she remained a member of the Norwich Election Board.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking, and canning. She made numerous wedding and anniversary cakes.

Belinda was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Family was the most important thing to her. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Everyone was welcome in her home, and coffee was always on.

Her loving family includes: sons, Harold (Cheryl) Lovro of Norwich, Elton (Helen) Lovro of Finley, ND; daughters, Bonita (Ray) Strand of Bismarck, ND, Carol (Jim) Carr of Minot; 11 grandchildren, Wayne (Rhonda) Lovro, Allen (Amanda) Lovro, Mona (Scott) Voegele, Gerry (Sara) Lovro, Amy (Chris) Tokvam, Beverly (Jeff) Brown, Rhonda (David ) Goodwin, Jason Strand, Heather (John) Lofgren, Adam Carr, and Jonathan Carr; nine great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Jared, Belinda, and Scott Lovro; Grace and Claire Lovro; Isabelle Tokvam, and Nicola, and Alyx Goodwin; sister, Illa Peterson of Williston; numerous nieces, nephews and relatives also survive.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Anna Folden, Olina Peterson, Julia Jonason, and Myrtle Folden.

Funeral: Wednesday, January 5, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church, Granville, ND.
Visitation: Tuesday from noon to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot, ND.
Burial: Rising Lutheran Cemetery, rural Norwich.

Officiant: Rev. Reggie Denton

Music: Prelude Music ~ Jonathan Carr, Andrew & Jonathan Larson
Processional Hymn, "Amazing Grace"
Julienne Aamodt vocalist to offer:
"The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden"
Recessional Hymn, "Blessed Assurance"
Linda Smette, Organist

Honorary Bearers: Belinda's relatives, friends, and neighbors

Active Bearers: Belinda's Grandsons
Wayne Lovro, Allen Lovro, Jason Strand, Gerry Lovro, Adam Carr, Jonathan Carr, Ed Peterson ~ nephew

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