Doris E. Johnsrud, 92 of Williston, ND, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston, ND.
Doris Elaine (Nelson) Johnsrud was born on July 8, 1928 to William and Palma Nelson in Grenora, ND. She was raised on the family farm East Fork, ND and attended grade school there. She would later attend high school in Williston.
Doris met Elmer Johnsrud and they were later married on September 30, 1946. To this union 7 children were born.
Besides raising her family, Doris was very involved with helping Elmer on the farm with daily chores and duties. After retiring from farming, Elmer and Doris moved to Williston and owned and operated their Saw Sharpening business.
Doris and Elmer were members of the Epping Lutheran Church and she also taught Sunday school. Enjoying helping and being around others, she volunteered at the Bethel Lutheran Home for more than 20 years. She loved horses, supporting the boys in baseball/basketball and was a faithful lifelong Teton Basketball fan for years. Doris was a grandma to not only her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but also to all the kids in the neighborhood.
Doris is survived by her sons, Arthur (Georgette) of Texas, Larry of MN, Dennis (Mavis) of ND, Paul (Shari) of ND, Leslie (Lucinda) of CO; brother, Wayne (Pat) Nelson; 20 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Palma; husband, Elmer; daughter, Beverly Johnsrud; son, Arley Johnsrud and brother, Wesley Nelson.
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