Marie Alm

May 4, 1930 - November 8, 2019

Gertrude Marie Alm, 89, affectionately known as “Marie” passed away November 8, 2019, at Eventide in Fargo, ND. She was born May 4, 1930, in Fargo, the daughter of Peter and Gertrude (Samuelson) Arntson. She went to school in Horace and graduated from Oak Grove High School. On November 4, 1948, she married Charles John Alm at Horace Lutheran Church. They raised two children, Jere (Cindy) Alm and Heidi Marie Jenson. Heidi has two children, Reed Charles Alm and Lindsey Marie Jenson. Marie has two great-grandchildren, Maci Alm and Cash Mattson. Marie worked at the “Stork Shop” in Fargo, sold Tupperware, and was an accomplished seamstress, besides being the best cook and farm wife. She loved to entertain and did it with style and grace. Marie was one special, classy lady who looked beautiful to her last day. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Edward and Eric Arntson; and her friend Sherryl Samuelson. Besides her children and grandchildren, she is survived by her two sisters-in-law, Carol Arntson and Elaine (Ed) Peterson; four nieces; five nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews who adored her. Marie loved the Lord and readily expressed her faith. “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Matthew 25:23 Visitation for Marie will begin at 1 PM, with her funeral service at 2 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2019, in Horace Lutheran Church, Horace, ND. Burial will be held at Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, at a later date. (Korsmo Funeral Service, Moorhead, MN)