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Elizabeth Nerem • 1916 - 2011 Elizabeth Caroline Wiltse was born on May 24, 1916, a daughter of Glenn and Carrie (Salvey) Wiltse on a farm near Deering, ND. She was raised and educated in Deering, ND, and graduated as valedictorian from Deering High School in 1934. On November 26, 1935, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Melvin Nerem. They made their home on the Nerem farm near Deering where she was a homemaker. In 1979, they retired from farming and moved into Minot. Melvin died in 1980. Following his death she continued to live in Minot. In February of 2011, Elizabeth moved into Brentmoor. While living in Deering, Elizabeth was a member of the Deering Lutheran Church and its ladies aid. She served as a 4-H leader for the Klever Klipperettes for 21 years. When in Minot, Elizabeth was a charter member of Bread of Life Lutheran Church and served as treasurer of the Merry Circle for 16 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. Surviving family includes: Children: Janice Nerem, Great Falls, MT, Elaine Swanson, Minot, ND, Clifford (Ginny) Nerem, Deering, Gary (Mary) Nerem, Deering; son-in-law: Larry Mueller, Minot; sister-in-law: Sena Wiltse, Minot; grandchildren: Kenneth (Kathy) Swanson, Travis (Lisa) Nerem, Tracy Nerem, Tammy (Jerry) Hanson, Wayne (Carrie) Nerem, Calvin (Bonnie) Nerem, Jodi Hammer, Brian (Kelly) Brodehl, Charlene (Larry) Goettle, Karlene (Ian) Wyman; 21 great-grandchildren: three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, husband Melvin, daughter Carrie Mueller, brothers Gene, John and Delbert Wiltse, and sisters Agnes Johnson and Lillian Lewis Berry. Visitation: Monday, March 28, 2011 from 2-7 at Thompson Larson Funeral Home, Minot Funeral Service: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm at Bread of Life Lutheran Church, Minot Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot Memorials are preferred to the Bread of Life Lutheran Church or the Trinity Hospice program, both of Minot. Officiant: Rev. Curt Hanson Music Honorary Bearers: Elizabeth’s family and friends Active Bearers: Kenneth Swanson, Larry Mueller, Travis Nerem, Brian Brodehl, Wayne Nerem, Calvin Nerem Following the graveside service, everyone is invited to join the family for lunch and fellowship in the fellowship hall of the church.
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Elizabeth Nerem, 94, Minot, formerly of Deering, ND, and the last member of the pioneer family, died Friday, March 25, 2011 in a Adult assisted living center.