Vernon
Gilthvedt, 87
Thief
River Falls - Vernon Gilthvedt, 87, formerly of
Grygla, died Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at
the
CNC Unit of Northwest Medical Center in Thief River
Falls.
Funeral
services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday,
December 7, at Grace Lutheran Church in Grygla with
Rev. Dennis Raymond officiating. Joy Nordby was the
organist and soloist. Casketbearers were Gary
Gilthvedt, Ron Gilthvedt, Ron Carlson, Steve
Anderson, Don Litstrom and Duane Gram. Interment
was in Northwood Cemetery in Beltrami County with
Green Funeral Home of Thief River Falls in charge
of the arrangements.
Eric
Vernon Gilthvedt was born on December 16, 1913 in
Northwood Township of Beltrami County, the son of
Erling and Bengta (Modin) Gilthvedt. He was
baptized and confirmed at the Northwood church and
attended a country school. For many years, he
farmed with his father and brothers. After his
brother, Russell, returned from the service, Vernon
and Russell made their home in the Twin Cities for
more than 30 years. Vernon worked for Thermal King
and Westinghouse.
Vernon
was a member of Northwood Lutheran Church and Grace
Lutheran Church of Grygla.
He
enjoyed bowling, skiing, gardening, golfing, winter
vacations and especially, hunting and
fishing.
Survivors
include a brother, H. Russell of Thief River Falls;
a sister, Daphnie Thieling of Rochester; and
several nieces and nephews.
Vernon
was preceded in death by his parents; a sister,
Eunice Burrell; and a brother, Earl.
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