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Kay Johnson (El Paso, TX)
Sep 25, 2023

I am so sad to hear this. Such great memories from all our church activities growing up. Loved our retreat for confirmation to Stenslie’s and Johnson’s cabins. He played a very important part of my growing up! Sending hugs and prayers to you all! May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.

Kristy Halverson (New Town , ND)
Sep 25, 2023

So sorry to hear of your family’s loss. My sincere condolences and prayers to all the family. Our memories become more precious. Kristy Halverson

Denise Krefting (Grimes, IA)
Sep 26, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it’s like to lose someone you love to this horrible disease. I remember wonderful times at our cabin with your family next door. One particular memory about Jim was when my sister, as a toddler, Keri would take her clothes off when she was down at the lake and Jim would come over and let my mom know that she was down there without any clothes on :-) lots of love to you all

Pastor Dick Smith (Bismarck, North Dakota)
Sep 26, 2023

My sympathy to you all at the passing of Jim. Toni and I got to know Pedar and his family at Heart River and through them feel we came to know Jim and the gift he was to us all.
The promise of the resurrection is the hope of our calling we all share in our baptism in Christ. We yearn for that day and the blest reunion with Jim.

Bruce & Linda Beechie (Mandan, ND)
Sep 26, 2023

Our sincere condolences to all of Jim's family. Pr. Jim officiated our marriage ceremony and Norma played the organ. As a member of Heart River Lutheran Church, I am blessed to have known Peder, Tone-Lise, Solvei, Kristian and Johan during their time there. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.

Kathy Brenna (New Town, ND)
Sep 26, 2023

The students & I loved having Jim as a member of the New Town High School Band! He came to rehearsal every day & performed all of our pep band gigs & concerts. Big hugs & prayers for all who knew & loved Jim!

Myree Lokken Phipps Flanagan (Bluffton, South Carolina)
Sep 26, 2023

Jerry P and I were his first couple to counsel and marry.at Trinity Lutheran Church of Stanley. I was sadden to hear of his passing. May God have blessed him in taking him Home.

Bonnie Hofmann (Medina (formerly from Keene), ND)
Sep 27, 2023

Jim was instrumental in my faith journey. He was my confirmation teacher during a time when Keene was waiting on a call. I loved listening to him tell the story of Jesus and enjoyed learning from him. My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Donna Berg (VALDOSTA, GA)
Sep 27, 2023

Pastor Stenslie was such a genuine person. He helped Kari with her confirmation classes.
I shared a story with him about his mother when she taught my sister Cindy and I in first and second grade. He teared up when I told him of her act of kindness. It still brings tears to my eyes. He was so much like his mother Marion. He will be dearly missed.

Judy and Dale Nabben (Bismarck, ND)
Sep 27, 2023

Norma &family
We are sorry for the loss and grief you are going through.
I appreciated Jim's insight and helpfulness .
I have fond memories of visiting you and Jim at Valley View Heights.
We pray God comforts you with the Easter promise.

John Carlson (Hamilton, MT)
Sep 27, 2023

Peder, please know my thoughts and prayers are with your mother and your entire family. May God bless your dad's memory and be with you all.

Brad Bartels (Williston , ND)
Sep 27, 2023

I am saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim and Norma were two of the nicest people I had the pleasure of delivering ups packages to. In the winter months, it meant parking at the top and walking down the hill to see what Jim was building next! He shared many stories and showed me the many things he had made. I was truly amazed by his talent and ability. He will be missed by many.
Norma and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bernice Anderson
Sep 27, 2023

Rev. Stenslie was with us when my mom died and as she drew her last breaths, he said words of comfort that commended her to God. One week later he was the pastor at our wedding at Trinity of rural Ambrose.
I have always remembered his kindness through those difficult days.
Blessed is his memory.

Pr. Ken Michaelis (Porterfield, WI)
Sep 28, 2023

Our sympathy to Norma and family on the loss of Pr. Jim. I enjoyed working with him back in the Ross-Stanley area years ago. Thanks Jim, and peace to you all. Pr. Ken and Joanne Michaelis

Pat Lautenschlager
Sep 28, 2023

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I always enjoyed working with him in Stanley & Mandan. I have such sympathy for you Norma & the family.

Diane & Meyer Kinnoin (Palermo , ND)
Sep 28, 2023

Norma and family,
Dear Norma & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Meyer and I have such good memories of Jim and you Norma. Jim was a wonderful, faithful, kind, Pastor and a great friend. We will miss him and his friendly smile. We are unable to attend Jim‘s funeral. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family tomorrow and the days to come. God bless you all. love, Diane and Meyer

LaDonna Blaich (Bismarck, ND)
Sep 29, 2023

I was so saddened to learn just today of the passing of Pastor Jim. My parents were among the founding members of the Heart River Lutheran Church. Through them I met this wonderful first pastor of the little church. I will always remember him as the warm, kind, gentle man in his simple pastoral robe who greeted me as a visitor and meant so much to my parents. Later, after he had moved on, I became a member and so appreciated the teachings of his son and lay pastor, Peder. My heart goes out to all of the family. May peace and happy memories be yours always.

Dennis Johnson (Watford City, North Dakota)
Sep 29, 2023

Our sincerest sympathies to the Family of James Stenslie.

Diane & Meyer Kinnoin (Palermo , ND)
Sep 29, 2023

Norma and family,
Dear Norma & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Jim’s passing. Meyer and I have such good memories of Jim and you Norma. Jim was a wonderful, faithful, kind, Pastor and a great friend. We will miss him and his friendly smile. We are unable to attend Jim‘s funeral. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family tomorrow and the days to come. God bless you all. love, Diane and Meyer

Pat Lautenschlager
Oct 6, 2023

I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I always enjoyed working with him in Stanley & Mandan. I have such sympathy for you Norma & the family.

April OldRock Cantrell (Minot, ND)
Feb 20, 2025

OMG!!! I am so heartbroken right now this man and his family was the only foster family that I had that had the biggest heart and patience for everyone...I am gonna miss you Mr.Stenslie so very very much

Fulkerson - Stevenson Funeral Home