Evelyn Nielson, 82, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at the Southwest Healthcare Long Term Center in Bowman. Funeral Services for Evelyn will be on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Bowman Lutheran Church. Pastor Mark Nygard and Intern Karen Langemo will officiate with burial to follow in the Bowman Cemetery. There will be a family and friends service on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7: 00 pm at the Krebsbach Funeral Home Chapel.
Evelyn Schade was born on the family farm in Bowman County on June 7, 1935 the daughter of Gus and Alice (Pfiefer) Schade. She attended the Star School through the 8th grade and graduated from Bowman High School in 1953 with her twin brothers Herbert and Harold Schade. After graduating, Evelyn worked a couple jobs before starting her career as a secretary for the county extension office for the next 47 ½ years. In that 47 ½ years, she worked for 9 county agents and taught herself how to use a a computer. Evelyn retired at the age of 70. Evelyn married Olaf Nielson on December 31, 1960 at the Bowman Lutheran Church. To this union 3 children were born; Lynn, Loree and Loren. Evelyn was very active in the early years when Olaf got hurt and lost his right hand where she had to raise 3 children and care for a disabled husband. She was an active member of the Bowman Lutheran Church, 4H, secretary of Farmers Union, Buzzin Dozen Homemakers and the Lions Club. She also enjoyed gardening and planting flowers. Her greatest joy was when her grandchildren and great grandchildren would come to visit.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters, Lynn and Loree, son Loren (Monica), eight grandchildren, Holly, Shelby, and Victor Hess, Derek Westbrook, LaKayla and JD Hoesing, Campbell, Cody and Cayden Nielson, 3 great grandchildren, Kaylee and Isacc Hoesing and Ashton Hess, sister, (Elwin)Pladsen, sister-in-law, Ida Schade and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Gus and Alice Schade, husband Olaf, brothers, Lyle Spence and twin brothers, Herbert and Harold.
Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements