Eileen Hagen, 94, of Williston, formerly of Arnegard, ND, passed away at Bethel Lutheran Nursing Center, Friday, July 1, 2016. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family.

Eileen L. Hagen was born December 25, 1921 in Akron, OH to Walter & Grace (Pecher) Gleghorn. She was raised in Akron & graduated from South High School. Eileen worked at Goodyear Aircraft as a riveter on airplanes during WWII. After the war she worked at Sun Rubber Company. While working in Akron she met a bricklayer from North Dakota named Arnold Hagen.

Arnold & Eileen were married on July 15, 1948 at Sidney, MT. They made their home on the Hagen Ranch in Redwing Township south of Arnegard where they raised three children.

Eileen was a member of Zoar Lutheran Church until the church merged with Wilmington Lutheran and her membership was transferred. She served as Past President of the Zoar Ladies Aide and was a Sunday school teacher. She served several years as the Clerk for Redwing Township.

Eileen’s favorite pastime was playing pinochle with the neighborhood ladies. She also loved to bake and always had homemade goodies in case company stopped by. She was known by many for her delicious gingersnap cookies. Eileen enjoyed sewing as well as all types of crafts including crochet, bead work and needle point. She also enjoyed gardening and planting flowers around her house.

Eileen moved to an apartment in Williston in June of 2009. In December of 2012 she moved into Bethel Nursing home where she resided until her death.

Eileen is survived by two sons, David Hagen of Pelican Rapids, MN and Dale (Karen) Hagen of Arnegard, ND; one daughter Janice (Ron) Swenson of Williston, ND. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Joshua (Lacey) Hagen & their children Ellery & Lillian of Fargo, ND; Zachary (Cassie) Hagen & their children Jewelia, Lorelai, Emmalin and Joseph of Fargo, ND; Megan Swenson of Fargo, ND and Ryan Swenson & his daughter Rylee of Casper, WY. She is also survived by two brothers David Gleghorn & Dick Gleghorn both of OH and several nieces and nephews.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Arnold in 2000, her parents, one brother, Tom and three sisters, Marie, Helen and Jean. Also several in-laws and neighborhood close friends.