Catheleen Strinden, 94, of Williston, North Dakota passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family.
Catheleen Leona (Wallgren) Strinden was born July 14, 1925 to Carl Bernard and Lunia Elsina (Phinney) Wallgren in Cando, ND. After graduating from Cando High School, she attended the Deaconess School of Nursing in Grand Forks, ND and received an associate degree in Nursing. She met her beloved husband, Dean Strinden while working as a Registered Nurse. They married in 1950 and lived in Denver, Colorado, St. Paul, MN and Fargo, ND. In 1954, they moved to Williston, ND where they resided for sixty-five years.
Catheleen was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her family. She was a master gardener and enjoyed tending to her beautiful flowerbeds, along with harvesting the plentiful vegetables, raspberries and grapes. Canning, preserving jams, baking apple pies with apples from the orchard was an annual autumn activity.
Catheleen was gentle natured, beautiful inside and out, with a wonderful sense of humor. She kept an immaculate household and enjoyed creating special meals for family and friends. Reading, especially poetry was a favorite pastime. Her grandchildren listened to many books while sitting on Grandma’s lap.
Catheleen lived her faith daily and was actively involved with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Catheleen was delighted to have a Swedish windsock flying as a reminder of her Swedish heritage and enjoyed traveling to Sweden and Norway with Dean. She left a legacy of faith, love of family and community.
Catheleen is survived by children, Susan (Lyle) Strinden Hall and their children, Nathaniel (Annie) Hall, Kirsten (John) Juhl, Selah (Ryan) Stebbins, Maren (Nathan) Nodland, Bennet Hall, William (Andrea) Hall; son, William (Sarah) Strinden and their children, Ernest (Gabriella) Strinden, Edward Strinden, Emily (Evan) Flett, Daniel (Elizabeth) Strinden; daughter, Carol (William) Hineman and their children, Joel (Megan) Hineman, Bridget (Judah) Coleman, Jared Hineman; 18 great- grandchildren; brother, Ivan (Diane) Wallgren; brothers-in- law, Earl (Jan) Strinden, David (Ella) Strinden; sisters-in-law, Cleone Strinden, Mavis Strinden,; numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Dean; brothers, Hollis Wallgren and James Wallgren.
Memorial Contribution
Catheleen would be honored if her friends and colleagues supported the charities and organizations in the community of their choice.
Thank You
The family of Catheleen wishes to thank all the caregivers who lovingly cared for her these past years. We are inspired continually by your kindness and dedication to our Mother.
Terry Haugen
(Williston, ND)
Dec 23, 2019
JEANNE Smith KNUDSVIG
Dec 24, 2019