Olaf Jorde, 86, died Friday, April 8, 2005 at Northwest Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN

Funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN, with Reverend Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be Monday, April 11, 2005 from 5-8 pm at the Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service. Visitation will also be held for one hour prior to the funeral at the church.

Olaf Peter Jorde was born October 31, 1918 in Excel Township, Marshall County, MN, the son of Adolph and Ada (Jacobson) Jorde. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. He grew up and attended Loftness School in Excel Township.

Olaf farmed with his mother and two brothers, Cliff and Clarence, and nephew Richard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, small wood-working, and curling. Olaf was the family photo taker and could always count on him to have his camera ready. He was an active member of the community and enjoyed visiting with his family. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, and served on the church council for a time. He has been a resident of Valley Home for the past nine years and he made many rag rugs.

Survived by a sister, Olive (Laverne) Rondorf, Thief River Falls and brother Kenneth (Mary) Ranum, Thief River Falls, MN; sister in law Bev Ranum, Thief River Falls, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by, parents, brothers, Cliff, Clarence and Leonard Jorde and Dale Ranum, a sister, Clara May Swanson.

ORGANIST: Ida Nordvall
SOLOIST: Diane Johnson
SELECTIONS: How Great Thou Art, Here I Am Lord
CONGREGATIONAL HYMNS: Because He Lives, Just A Closer Walk With Thee
CASKETBEARERS: Todd Bottem, Chad Bottem, Rory Anderson, Michael Jorde, Lee Johnson, Larry Johnson