Clearwater County MN

Bjerke, Petra Quam – Obituary

Petra Quam Bjerke, 89, died Nov. 11 in California with her family at her side. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no services. Petra was born on April 26, 1918, to John and Claudia Quam. She was raised in Hamar, N.D., along with nine brothers and sisters. In 1940, she married Alvin Bjerke. They moved to Clearbrook, Minn., where they farmed for many years until relocating to International Falls where they lived until 1995. They raised four children. Those who knew her say they will cherish the memories of Petra as a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother – … Read more

Nord, Larry C. – Obituary

Larry C. Nord, 53, of Pendleton and a former Baker City resident, died March 19, 2003. It was his request that there be no funeral service. Inurnment will be at Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. Nord was born Jan. 18, 1950, at Bagley, Minn., to Sigurd and Carol Annonson Nord. He was employed at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution for 12 years. Mr. Nord loved spending time with his best friend and wife, Judy, with his grandchildren, with his father and other relatives; and he loved his “girls” — his cocker spaniels, Taffy and Missy. He and his sons-in-law, Don Thompson and Dwayne … Read more