BESSIE ULLAND

BESSIE ULLAND

Bessie Ulland, 101, Mayville, ND died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 in the Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND. 

Bessie Delena (Tate)Ulland was born December 29, 2017 at home near Hunter N.D. to Mary and William Tate.  She attended Bohnsack consolidated school. 

On October 28,1938 Bessie married Lynn Ulland.  Bessie and Lynn worked for Bessie's brother Tom near Erie N.D. for 3 years before moving to a farmstead in Morgan township 8 miles north Mayville N.D. In 1945 they moved to a farmstead in Bloomfield township near Blanchard, N.D.  Here they raised 2 daughters, Beverly and Linda.  After retirement Bessie and Lynn moved to Mayville in 1978.  In 1983 Lynn passed away at age 70. 

Bessie was active in WELCA and sewing circle while attending Blanchard Lutheran Church. While living in Mayville Bessie volunteered at Mayville Union Hospital Caring Club and Luther Memorial Home Auxiliary. 

Bessie entered Luther Memorial Home in 2014 after living in assisted living at Luther Memorial for 5 years. 

Surviving; daughter, Linda (Fargo); sister-in-law,Madelyn Ulland (Fargo) and many nieces and nephews.  Preceding in death was husband Lynn and daughter Beverly; one sister and eight brothers. 

Bessie had a strong work ethic working alongside Lynn in farming and raising a family.  Living to 101 yrs. of age Bessie witnessed many things and passed down that knowledge to her family and friends.

Visitation will be Monday, February 25, 2019 from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm in the Mayville Lutheran Church, Mayville, ND followed by a funeral at 2:00 pm.