Violet Newman

Violet Newman, 95, Cando, ND passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Towner County Living Center in Cando. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Cando, ND. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services with a 9:30 a.m. family prayer service all at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Cando.

Violet F. Newman was born June 5, 1916 in Cando, ND to Homer and Josie (Abbott) Garber. She attended and graduated from Cando High School. After high school she and her sister, Velma Garber, attended The Fargo Hair Dressing College in Fargo and returned to Cando to open a beauty shop where they worked together for many years. Violet was united in marriage to Levey Newman on October 21, 1945 in Cando, ND. After closing the beauty shop, Violet worked in the Register of Deed’s Office in the Towner County Court House. Violet enjoyed gardening, crocheting, tending to her vegetable garden, canning in the fall, baking homemade buns, caramel rolls and doughnuts with her grandchildren, crossword puzzles as well as bowling with her daughter and grandchildren until the age of 93. Violet was an avid NBA fan, and her favorite teams included the Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and the Orlando Magic. She also enjoyed watching tennis and golf. In a typical evening, Violet was often found sitting in her chair with a cup of cappuccino watching sports.

Violet is survived by her children: Randy (Anita) Newman of Grand Forks, ND, Holly (Tim) Johnson of Cando, ND, Brent (Marlene) Newman of Gillette, WY, Doran (Liz) Chandler of Valley City, ND, and Loran (Debbie) Chandler of Devils Lake, ND; grandchildren: David (Jenny) Newman, Kelly (Josh) Humble, Stacy Newman, Andrea Johnson (Arlen Anderson), Marlena Johnson (Scott Thorson), Derek Johnson (Annie Rader), Russell Newman, Heather (Daniel) Jones, Brian (Darci) Chandler, Megan (Chris) Grafing, Chris (Amy) Chandler, Melissa (Kevin) Langmaack, Mandy (Brad) Schmidt, and Erika Gilbertson; 13 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

She loved all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Levey; sister Velma Chandler; and brother Norvel “Bud” Garber.

Violet was such a remarkable woman! I remember the many perms she gave me, the haircuts and the patience she had with us kids. I remember the evenings at the house next to Ida Hansen's when Dad and the three of us Newman kids would visit evenings. She was always so good to us. The times spent with all of you (Randy, Holly, Brent, Doran, Loran were special times. May God bless you as you endure this sad time and also rejoice in the fond memories. Love always, Diane Newman McDowell

I remember when Violet sold Amway and I had to go get the product from her. Also I remember bowling against her. Don't recall who won, but we had fun. She was always a nice neighbor to me and to our family.