119 Third Street Southwest ~ Rugby, North Dakota ~ 58368-1797
Chapel of the Cross ~ Towner, North Dakota
Jon M. Stork - President / Licensed Director
Phone: 701.776.6381 ~ 701.537.5130
Fax: 701.776.5916
email: afhrugbytowner@gondtc.com
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Victoria Torr
Victoria (Christianson) Torr, the daughter of G. Theodore and Gudrun (Hannesson) Christianson was born March 15, 1917 in the rural Bantry, North Dakota home of her parents. She died at the age of 95 years on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Trinity Homes in Minot, North Dakota. Victoria was raised in the home of her parents and attended country school near her home and completed her education at the Bantry High School. On October 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Aaron William Torr Sr. at Towner, North Dakota. Following their marriage, the couple made their home on a ranch north of Bantry where they raised their family, farmed, ranched and had a dairy herd. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker, Victoria worked hand-in-hand with Aaron and also worked outside the home with McHenry County Social Services as a homecare provider. Aaron died April 29, 1993. In 1995, after 55 years on the ranch, Victoria moved to Minot, North Dakota.
Victoria quilted all her life, making many beautiful quilts which are lovingly cherished across the United States by family members. She was a wonderful cook and could put together a grand meal on very short notice, enjoyed playing cards and was a whiz at crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Melankton Lutheran Church of Upham, North Dakota. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Anderson of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Phyllis (Paul) Byre of Spokane, Washington and Sharon (Norman) Brandt of Pembina; one son, Aaron William Jr. (Shelly) of Bantry; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Theodore (Carol) Christianson of Upham and Joe (Mary) Christianson of Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Ellen Rose (Raymond) Miller of Mesa, Arizona, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Vera Layhon; a granddaughter, Joan Layhon; a great-great-grandson, Brown; 4 brothers, Freeman, Russell, Walter and John Christianson; 2 sisters, Christine Asmundson and Anne Gulbertson; two sons-in-law, James P. Anderson and John Layhon; and her parents. In Appreciation… On behalf of the family, we wish to express their gratitude for your many acts of kindness evidenced in thoughts and deed and for your attendance at the visitation and funeral service. There will be a time of fellowship immediately following the funeral service at the Towner Senior Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Towner with spring burial in Melankton West Cemetery, Upham. Rev. Linda Wimmer and Mr. Wally Fretland, officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the time of services on Friday at the funeral home. |
Posted Condolences:
Was sorry to hear about Victoria.
I have many fond memories of her and of Aaron.
She is probably up with him looking down at us now along with everyone else that we have lost in the years past.
I know that she is in a better place and God has called her to do his bidding.
To all of her girls and her son William I send my sympathys to and wish them well in the future.
Grant and Pat Christianson
Our deepest sympathies to you all in the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Dave and Martha Olson
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. May God help you all through this difficult time. Love and prayers for the family.
George and Donna Christenson
Arlene and family, Sorry to hear about your Grandma. May God give you strength and peace during these times.
Nicole Garrett
Our sympathy in the loss of your mother.
Teresa (Kitzman) Olson & Dale Olson
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