Lida Wilson, 79, of Bowman, ND, formerly of Scranton, ND passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the West River Regional Hospital in Hettinger, ND.
Funeral Services for Lida will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton. Pastor Mary Peterson will officiate with burial to follow in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery. There will be a Family and Friends Service on Sunday, November 3, 2013 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton.
Lida was a loving mother who will be missed dearly by her family and friends. She enjoyed traveling with her family, quilting, crocheting, gardening, and bowling. She was always ready for a board game or a game of cards. Her grandchildren were the apple of her eye and enjoyed attending all the activities they were involved in. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Lida Schwalbe was born October 22, 1934 in Bismarck, ND, the daughter of Fred and Ida Lueneburg Schwalbe. She was the oldest of five children. She grew up on the family farm outside of Center, ND. Lida was educated in Center and attended secretarial training at Bismarck Junior College. She worked at the North Dakota State Capitol until meeting her husband, Gordon Wilson.
Lida married Gordon on November 28, 1964 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Center, ND. She and Gordon moved to Scranton to build their home and business, Wilson Construction. She dedicated her life to being housewife and mother; rearing four children Cheryl, Debbie, Cindy and Wayne.
She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and sister(Lois Schwalbe). She is survived by her children: Cheryl (Scot) Martin, Denver, CO; Debbie Wilson, Spearfish, SD; Cindy Miller, Spearfish, SD; Wayne (Jodi) Wilson, Scranton, ND; brothers Carl Schwalbe, Loren (Addie) Schwalbe and Rolland (Brenda) Schwalbe. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Denelle Martin; Kayelyn and Evan Steiner and Zachary Wilson; Cole, Courtney, Chandler, Calli and Casitee Miller; Bo, Madison and Tyler Wilson; and great-granddaughter Aleah Whitted.
Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Services of Bowman in charge of the arrangements.