Carol Ann Berg, 68, of Zahl, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, April 10, 2016.
Carol Ann Christianson was born on December 16, 1947, to Clifford and Opal (Bratsberg) Christianson of Zahl, one day after Ron Hanson was born to Nels and Hope Hanson. Quite some excitement, I’m sure, for a small town to have two babies born a day apart.
She had a wonderful childhood with friends from town and country – Elaine, Phyllis, Claire Marie, Francy, Miriam, and Vicky. Delores came to school in Zahl when she was twelve and they have remained life-long friends too.
High school was fun, a bit traumatic at first, and Carol was active in music and other groups, graduating in 1965 in the biggest class recorded for Grenora. She was parish secretary and church organist during high school and was involved again, in both, when they moved back to Zahl in 1972.
She attended college at NDSU, but dropped out to marry Ellis Berg in 1967 – they had dated since she was a sophomore in high school. They moved to Fargo where he finished college and then moved to Bismarck for Ellis’ job with the ND Department of Agriculture. From there, they moved to Colorado with the USDA, but when offered employment in Dallas/Fort Worth, said no and came home to be ‘poor, but happy farmers.’ They moved into the ‘Bratsberg’ house, lived there for seven years and then built their house at the farm in 1979.
They were blessed with four children, E. Michael, Holly, Hunter, and Amy. Carol kept busy with their activities – Sunday School, Bible School, 4-H, sports, and music.
Carol loved her church and its women’s group. She made lifelong friendships there as she worked and traveled to unit, cluster, synodical, and national gatherings. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3
‘Grandma and Grandpa’ loved to have everyone at the farm – Grandpa was mostly in charge of the outdoor activities – bonfires, building in the ‘forest’, tubing, etc. Grandma was not so much of a participator but tried to keep the fridge and the pantry full, find warm and dry clothes in various sizes for everyone to change into, and wondered every morning why the living room floor was covered with so many blankets, pillows, and kids when there seemed to be plenty of beds. The cousins enjoyed their time together.
A special memory of Christmas two days before Carol’s mother died was the grandkids’ version of the Christmas story – the three kings wore polyester leisure suits and presented their gifts, TROPHIES, to the baby Jesus in a wicker laundry basket! It was enjoyed by all.
Not really loving cooking and household ‘stuff’, two of her favorite things in life, she says, were fabric and paper. It took many years for her to appreciate her mother and grandmothers’ quilting talents, but wow, did she eventually get hooked! She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends, charities, and especially the grandkids’ school raffles. She loved ‘piddly’ work in her office and published the Town and Country Crossroads, a Grenora-area publication distributed to over 400 monthly, for 23 years. She was proud of her creations, the four Grenora school reunion booklets.
Carol’s church family, her quilting sisters, and the life-long friends she has made in the Zahl/Grenora community have been such a comfort to her these last months/years and we are grateful for the loving care, concern, and prayer support that have been shown to our family.
Carol’s family includes husband of 48 years, Ellis of Zahl and children E. Michael and Nicky Berg, Cole and Logan, of Zahl; Holly and Owen Dry and Emily of Richland, Washington; Hunter and Julie Berg, Ty and Walker, Brecklyn and Irelyn Huntley; Gunnar, Quinn, and Jersey, of Bismarck; and Amy and J.R. Johnson, Bridger and Harper, of Grenora; brother and sister-in-law Glen and Mary Christianson, Mesa, Arizona; sister-in-law Anne Christianson, Middleton, Massachusetts, nephews and niece, Steven Christianson of Middleton, Massachusetts, Jessica Friederman of Gilbert, Arizona, Jeff Christianson of Mesa, Arizona, and their families; cousins Carmen and Jerry McCormick of Valley City, and Dennis and Karen Christianson of Minot and their families. As the family grew with marriages, we have enjoyed the company of the kids’ ‘other’ parents – Owen and Gail Dry, John and Marlene Sandaker, and Shary Johnson.
Loved ones who have become special memories … grandparents Andrew Christianson, O.G. and Ragna Bratsberg, Iver and Gertrude Nysven; uncles and aunts, Palma Bratsberg, Roy Bratsberg, and Olaf and Evelyn Christianson. Father-in-law Franz Berg died in 1983 and mother-in-law Myrtle Berg died in 2010. Her father, Clifford Christianson, died in 2002, and her mother, Opal Christianson, died in 2007. Her older brother, Rodney Gene, died in 2014. We also shared the loss of the kids’ ‘other’ parents, Steve and Terry Storhaug and Gary Johnson.
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Carol Ann Christianson was born on December 16, 1947, to Clifford and Opal (Bratsberg) Christianson of Zahl, one day after Ron Hanson was born to Nels and Hope Hanson. Quite some excitement, I’m sure, for a small town to have two babies born a day apart.
She had a wonderful childhood with friends from town and country – Elaine, Phyllis, Claire Marie, Francy, Miriam, and Vicky. Delores came to school in Zahl when she was twelve and they have remained life-long friends too.
High school was fun, a bit traumatic at first, and Carol was active in music and other groups, graduating in 1965 in the biggest class recorded for Grenora. She was parish secretary and church organist during high school and was involved again, in both, when they moved back to Zahl in 1972.
She attended college at NDSU, but dropped out to marry Ellis Berg in 1967 – they had dated since she was a sophomore in high school. They moved to Fargo where he finished college and then moved to Bismarck for Ellis’ job with the ND Department of Agriculture. From there, they moved to Colorado with the USDA, but when offered employment in Dallas/Fort Worth, said no and came home to be ‘poor, but happy farmers.’ They moved into the ‘Bratsberg’ house, lived there for seven years and then built their house at the farm in 1979.
They were blessed with four children, E. Michael, Holly, Hunter, and Amy. Carol kept busy with their activities – Sunday School, Bible School, 4-H, sports, and music.
Carol loved her church and its women’s group. She made lifelong friendships there as she worked and traveled to unit, cluster, synodical, and national gatherings. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3
‘Grandma and Grandpa’ loved to have everyone at the farm – Grandpa was mostly in charge of the outdoor activities – bonfires, building in the ‘forest’, tubing, etc. Grandma was not so much of a participator but tried to keep the fridge and the pantry full, find warm and dry clothes in various sizes for everyone to change into, and wondered every morning why the living room floor was covered with so many blankets, pillows, and kids when there seemed to be plenty of beds. The cousins enjoyed their time together.
A special memory of Christmas two days before Carol’s mother died was the grandkids’ version of the Christmas story – the three kings wore polyester leisure suits and presented their gifts, TROPHIES, to the baby Jesus in a wicker laundry basket! It was enjoyed by all.
Not really loving cooking and household ‘stuff’, two of her favorite things in life, she says, were fabric and paper. It took many years for her to appreciate her mother and grandmothers’ quilting talents, but wow, did she eventually get hooked! She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends, charities, and especially the grandkids’ school raffles. She loved ‘piddly’ work in her office and published the Town and Country Crossroads, a Grenora-area publication distributed to over 400 monthly, for 23 years. She was proud of her creations, the four Grenora school reunion booklets.
Carol’s church family, her quilting sisters, and the life-long friends she has made in the Zahl/Grenora community have been such a comfort to her these last months/years and we are grateful for the loving care, concern, and prayer support that have been shown to our family.
Carol’s family includes husband of 48 years, Ellis of Zahl and children E. Michael and Nicky Berg, Cole and Logan, of Zahl; Holly and Owen Dry and Emily of Richland, Washington; Hunter and Julie Berg, Ty and Walker, Brecklyn and Irelyn Huntley; Gunnar, Quinn, and Jersey, of Bismarck; and Amy and J.R. Johnson, Bridger and Harper, of Grenora; brother and sister-in-law Glen and Mary Christianson, Mesa, Arizona; sister-in-law Anne Christianson, Middleton, Massachusetts, nephews and niece, Steven Christianson of Middleton, Massachusetts, Jessica Friederman of Gilbert, Arizona, Jeff Christianson of Mesa, Arizona, and their families; cousins Carmen and Jerry McCormick of Valley City, and Dennis and Karen Christianson of Minot and their families. As the family grew with marriages, we have enjoyed the company of the kids’ ‘other’ parents – Owen and Gail Dry, John and Marlene Sandaker, and Shary Johnson.
Loved ones who have become special memories … grandparents Andrew Christianson, O.G. and Ragna Bratsberg, Iver and Gertrude Nysven; uncles and aunts, Palma Bratsberg, Roy Bratsberg, and Olaf and Evelyn Christianson. Father-in-law Franz Berg died in 1983 and mother-in-law Myrtle Berg died in 2010. Her father, Clifford Christianson, died in 2002, and her mother, Opal Christianson, died in 2007. Her older brother, Rodney Gene, died in 2014. We also shared the loss of the kids’ ‘other’ parents, Steve and Terry Storhaug and Gary Johnson.
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home
Carol Ann Berg, 68, of Zahl, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday evening, April 10, 2016.
Carol Ann Christianson was born on December 16, 1947, to Clifford and Opal (Bratsberg) Christianson of Zahl, one day after Ron Hanson was born to Nels and Hope Hanson. Quite some excitement, I’m sure, for a small town to have two babies born a day apart.
She had a wonderful childhood with friends from town and country – Elaine, Phyllis, Claire Marie, Francy, Miriam, and Vicky. Delores came to school in Zahl when she was twelve and they have remained life-long friends too.
High school was fun, a bit traumatic at first, and Carol was active in music and other groups, graduating in 1965 in the biggest class recorded for Grenora. She was parish secretary and church organist during high school and was involved again, in both, when they moved back to Zahl in 1972.
She attended college at NDSU, but dropped out to marry Ellis Berg in 1967 – they had dated since she was a sophomore in high school. They moved to Fargo where he finished college and then moved to Bismarck for Ellis’ job with the ND Department of Agriculture. From there, they moved to Colorado with the USDA, but when offered employment in Dallas/Fort Worth, said no and came home to be ‘poor, but happy farmers.’ They moved into the ‘Bratsberg’ house, lived there for seven years and then built their house at the farm in 1979.
They were blessed with four children, E. Michael, Holly, Hunter, and Amy. Carol kept busy with their activities – Sunday School, Bible School, 4-H, sports, and music.
Carol loved her church and its women’s group. She made lifelong friendships there as she worked and traveled to unit, cluster, synodical, and national gatherings. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3
‘Grandma and Grandpa’ loved to have everyone at the farm – Grandpa was mostly in charge of the outdoor activities – bonfires, building in the ‘forest’, tubing, etc. Grandma was not so much of a participator but tried to keep the fridge and the pantry full, find warm and dry clothes in various sizes for everyone to change into, and wondered every morning why the living room floor was covered with so many blankets, pillows, and kids when there seemed to be plenty of beds. The cousins enjoyed their time together.
A special memory of Christmas two days before Carol’s mother died was the grandkids’ version of the Christmas story – the three kings wore polyester leisure suits and presented their gifts, TROPHIES, to the baby Jesus in a wicker laundry basket! It was enjoyed by all.
Not really loving cooking and household ‘stuff’, two of her favorite things in life, she says, were fabric and paper. It took many years for her to appreciate her mother and grandmothers’ quilting talents, but wow, did she eventually get hooked! She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends, charities, and especially the grandkids’ school raffles. She loved ‘piddly’ work in her office and published the Town and Country Crossroads, a Grenora-area publication distributed to over 400 monthly, for 23 years. She was proud of her creations, the four Grenora school reunion booklets.
Carol’s church family, her quilting sisters, and the life-long friends she has made in the Zahl/Grenora community have been such a comfort to her these last months/years and we are grateful for the loving care, concern, and prayer support that have been shown to our family.
Carol’s family includes husband of 48 years, Ellis of Zahl and children E. Michael and Nicky Berg, Cole and Logan, of Zahl; Holly and Owen Dry and Emily of Richland, Washington; Hunter and Julie Berg, Ty and Walker, Brecklyn and Irelyn Huntley; Gunnar, Quinn, and Jersey, of Bismarck; and Amy and J.R. Johnson, Bridger and Harper, of Grenora; brother and sister-in-law Glen and Mary Christianson, Mesa, Arizona; sister-in-law Anne Christianson, Middleton, Massachusetts, nephews and niece, Steven Christianson of Middleton, Massachusetts, Jessica Friederman of Gilbert, Arizona, Jeff Christianson of Mesa, Arizona, and their families; cousins Carmen and Jerry McCormick of Valley City, and Dennis and Karen Christianson of Minot and their families. As the family grew with marriages, we have enjoyed the company of the kids’ ‘other’ parents – Owen and Gail Dry, John and Marlene Sandaker, and Shary Johnson.
Loved ones who have become special memories … grandparents Andrew Christianson, O.G. and Ragna Bratsberg, Iver and Gertrude Nysven; uncles and aunts, Palma Bratsberg, Roy Bratsberg, and Olaf and Evelyn Christianson. Father-in-law Franz Berg died in 1983 and mother-in-law Myrtle Berg died in 2010. Her father, Clifford Christianson, died in 2002, and her mother, Opal Christianson, died in 2007. Her older brother, Rodney Gene, died in 2014. We also shared the loss of the kids’ ‘other’ parents, Steve and Terry Storhaug and Gary Johnson.
Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home
Carol Ann Christianson was born on December 16, 1947, to Clifford and Opal (Bratsberg) Christianson of Zahl, one day after Ron Hanson was born to Nels and Hope Hanson. Quite some excitement, I’m sure, for a small town to have two babies born a day apart.
She had a wonderful childhood with friends from town and country – Elaine, Phyllis, Claire Marie, Francy, Miriam, and Vicky. Delores came to school in Zahl when she was twelve and they have remained life-long friends too.
High school was fun, a bit traumatic at first, and Carol was active in music and other groups, graduating in 1965 in the biggest class recorded for Grenora. She was parish secretary and church organist during high school and was involved again, in both, when they moved back to Zahl in 1972.
She attended college at NDSU, but dropped out to marry Ellis Berg in 1967 – they had dated since she was a sophomore in high school. They moved to Fargo where he finished college and then moved to Bismarck for Ellis’ job with the ND Department of Agriculture. From there, they moved to Colorado with the USDA, but when offered employment in Dallas/Fort Worth, said no and came home to be ‘poor, but happy farmers.’ They moved into the ‘Bratsberg’ house, lived there for seven years and then built their house at the farm in 1979.
They were blessed with four children, E. Michael, Holly, Hunter, and Amy. Carol kept busy with their activities – Sunday School, Bible School, 4-H, sports, and music.
Carol loved her church and its women’s group. She made lifelong friendships there as she worked and traveled to unit, cluster, synodical, and national gatherings. “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” John 14:3
‘Grandma and Grandpa’ loved to have everyone at the farm – Grandpa was mostly in charge of the outdoor activities – bonfires, building in the ‘forest’, tubing, etc. Grandma was not so much of a participator but tried to keep the fridge and the pantry full, find warm and dry clothes in various sizes for everyone to change into, and wondered every morning why the living room floor was covered with so many blankets, pillows, and kids when there seemed to be plenty of beds. The cousins enjoyed their time together.
A special memory of Christmas two days before Carol’s mother died was the grandkids’ version of the Christmas story – the three kings wore polyester leisure suits and presented their gifts, TROPHIES, to the baby Jesus in a wicker laundry basket! It was enjoyed by all.
Not really loving cooking and household ‘stuff’, two of her favorite things in life, she says, were fabric and paper. It took many years for her to appreciate her mother and grandmothers’ quilting talents, but wow, did she eventually get hooked! She enjoyed making quilts for family and friends, charities, and especially the grandkids’ school raffles. She loved ‘piddly’ work in her office and published the Town and Country Crossroads, a Grenora-area publication distributed to over 400 monthly, for 23 years. She was proud of her creations, the four Grenora school reunion booklets.
Carol’s church family, her quilting sisters, and the life-long friends she has made in the Zahl/Grenora community have been such a comfort to her these last months/years and we are grateful for the loving care, concern, and prayer support that have been shown to our family.
Carol’s family includes husband of 48 years, Ellis of Zahl and children E. Michael and Nicky Berg, Cole and Logan, of Zahl; Holly and Owen Dry and Emily of Richland, Washington; Hunter and Julie Berg, Ty and Walker, Brecklyn and Irelyn Huntley; Gunnar, Quinn, and Jersey, of Bismarck; and Amy and J.R. Johnson, Bridger and Harper, of Grenora; brother and sister-in-law Glen and Mary Christianson, Mesa, Arizona; sister-in-law Anne Christianson, Middleton, Massachusetts, nephews and niece, Steven Christianson of Middleton, Massachusetts, Jessica Friederman of Gilbert, Arizona, Jeff Christianson of Mesa, Arizona, and their families; cousins Carmen and Jerry McCormick of Valley City, and Dennis and Karen Christianson of Minot and their families. As the family grew with marriages, we have enjoyed the company of the kids’ ‘other’ parents – Owen and Gail Dry, John and Marlene Sandaker, and Shary Johnson.
Loved ones who have become special memories … grandparents Andrew Christianson, O.G. and Ragna Bratsberg, Iver and Gertrude Nysven; uncles and aunts, Palma Bratsberg, Roy Bratsberg, and Olaf and Evelyn Christianson. Father-in-law Franz Berg died in 1983 and mother-in-law Myrtle Berg died in 2010. Her father, Clifford Christianson, died in 2002, and her mother, Opal Christianson, died in 2007. Her older brother, Rodney Gene, died in 2014. We also shared the loss of the kids’ ‘other’ parents, Steve and Terry Storhaug and Gary Johnson.
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