Dorothea Elizabeth Halverson

Dorothea Halverson, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Valley Senior Living in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Dorothea Elizabeth Murchison was born on August 19, 1939, to George and Elizabeth (Fortune) Murchison in Fargo, North Dakota. She was raised in Fargo where she received her early education, before graduating from Shanley High School. Following high school, she attended North Dakota State University for one year.

On October 25, 1958, Dorothea was united in marriage to Delayne Rae Halverson in Fargo. Together they made their home on a farm near Downer, Minnesota, where they farmed and raised cattle for many years.

Dorothea loved her six children and raised them to be strong, thoughtful, capable men and women. She was devoted to her marriage and her family.

In 1997, Dorothea and Delayne moved to Moorhead, Minnesota. Dorothea worked as a CNA and later as a physical therapy assistant at Eventide Nursing Home in Moorhead. She retired from Eventide in 2007 and then went on to work at the Hjemkomst Center, where she assisted with the Senior Meals Program.

Music was one of Dorothea’s greatest passions and a gift she generously shared throughout her life. Blessed with a beautiful voice, she found joy in singing and in inspiring others through music. She sang in the church choir, directed the children’s choir at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Barnesville, performed in the Easter Cantata for many years, and appeared in productions with the FM Community Theater.

Later in life, Dorothea continued to brighten the days of residents and staff at Valley Senior Living, sharing songs that brought comfort, joy, and connection. Her love of music was woven into every season of her life, and those who had the privilege of hearing her sing were truly blessed.

Dorothea is survived by her six children, Stacy Mengedoth of Scottsdale, AZ, Scott (Sheila) Halverson of Osage, MN, Jeff (Brenda) Halverson of Littleton, CO, Joni (Tom) Plath of Grand Forks, ND, Dean (Lona) Halverson of Barnesville, MN, and D’Ann (James) Warnke of Caseyville, IL;

She had eighteen grandchildren, Paul Mengedoth, Dan (Jackie) Mengedoth, Mary (Ed) Brennan, Kayla Halverson, Jenna Halverson, Andrew Halverson, Hannah Laney, Carson (Amy) Laney, Blair (Leesa) Halverson, Nicole Halverson, Tony (Danielle) Plath, Sara (Andy) Wirkus, Chrissa (Matt) Wolters, Chelsey (Brandon Kummeth) Halverson, Grace(Sam) Hannon, Taylor (Sorrell) Warnke, Teagan (Haylee) Warnke, Allison Warnke; 28 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Pat (Larry) Klundt; nieces, Melanie(Shannon) Lennie and Kristen(William) Sargent .

She was preceded in death by her husband Delayne in 2019, her parents George Murchison and Elizabeth Daub, and son in law Don Mengedoth.

Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2026, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Moorhead, MN with Rev. Mary Folkerds and Rev. Bud Johnson officiating. Visitation will begin at Noon on Friday at the church. Interment will be 4:00 PM, Friday in City Cemetery, Barnesville, MN

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Valley Senior Living Foundation in Grand Forks with the emphasis on the music therapy area. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.KorsmoFuneralService.com