Barb Knudson

Barbara L. Knudson, 68, Cando, ND died Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at her home in Cando.

Barbara Lucille Kjellerson was born December 21, 1941 in Cando to Ernest and Maxine (Hanson) Kjellerson. She was raised and attended school at Perth, ND until it closed, graduating from Bisbee High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to Edward Elmer Knudson on January 15, 1960. The couple made their home in Cando.

Barbara worked as a CNA for 40 years at the Rest Haven Manor, later becoming Towner County Living Center and in 2003 was awarded CNA of the year. She worked with the American Cancer Society for the Relay For Life for the last 10 years. She was also a member of Sons of Norway, American Legion Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Edward, of Cando; sons: LaVern Knudson of Grand Forks, ND, Keith (Ione) Knudson of Kulm, ND and Michael (Kathy) Knudson of Ellsworth AFB, SD and daughter, Teresa (Gary) Weber of Cando; 13 grandchildren: Travis, Krista, Jenny, Shannon, Kelly Jo, Heather, Julia, Jarvis, Kylar, Kaylee, Andrew, Alex and Tucker; 5 great-grandchildren: Alexis, Kyden, Kaelyn, Tate and Carson. She is also survived by her mother, Maxine Hanson of Cando and brother, Jim (Elinor) Hanson of Thief River Falls, MN; 3 sisters: Roberta (John) Michels of Cavalier, ND, Linda (Allen) Malo of Salt Lake City, Utah and Denice (Mylon) Ness of Cando along with many nieces and nephews.

Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Kjellerson, infant grandson, Christopher Michael Knudson and niece, Barbie Ann Westra.

Our beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed into our Lord's embrace after a 10 year battle with cancer on February 24, 2010.

Funeral Service: Cando Lutheran Church, Cando 10:30 AM on Monday, March 1, 2010

Visitation: Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home 2:00 – 8:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Prayer Service: Dunnigan-Dix Funeral Home 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2010

Interment: Perth Cemetery, Perth, ND in the spring

I am very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a strong brave lady who will be missed by many. I am honored that she touched my life. God bless and you are in my prayers.

You have lost a wife and mother and I have lost a dear friend for who I was always close to the many years we worked together at the home. She trained me over thirty years ago to be a good aide and for that I will always be grateful. God has received a perfect angel. We love and miss you all and you are in our prayers and know that she is not suffering anymore.

I was saddened to hear the news about Barb and wanted to send my thoughts and prayers to you and all of the family. Mike, LaVerne, Keith, Theresa and everyone - I will be thinking of all of you during this time. I have fond memories of Barb and Many hours spent at your place in Cando.

We send our deepest love to the entire family. Aunt Barbara was such a strong and amazing woman and she will be missed. Her memory will always be in our hearts and you are all in our prayers. We love all of you and wish we could be there.

I am so sorry to hear of Barb's passing, but know she is not in pain any more and at peace. I have very fond memories of Barb as I spent many hours at the house and always knew that we never touched her Pepsi!! She always welcomed me, even after Teresa decided to take the station wagon on a ride (we were 12) and crashed it into an electrical pole behind Germains. I actually think my parents yelled at me more than Barb and Edward, and I was the passenger. Just always remember the happy times that you had. Love and sympathy to the family.

Sorry to hear of Barb's passing. I remember many happy times when we were growing up together. We are thinking of all of you.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Barb was a wonderful lady, and she will be missed by many. God bless you all at this sad time.

So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is sad! Barb and the whole Knudson family are in my memories of Cando! I hope you find peace and know my thoughts are with you - she was a great lady!

She was a very special person who always was a perfect angel on my shoulder and god only takes the best and she can fly with all the rest of the good angels and I will always remember her with a great smile and a great personanilty that always went along with her. She will be greatly missed by me. Love always grandma barbie.