Dorothy Shermoen

Dorothy L. (McConn) Shermoen , age 85 of Grand Forks, ND, passed away on Saturday, August 18th, 2012 at home under the care of Altru Hospice Services. Dorothy was born May 2nd, 1927 in Mason City, IA to Vera (Nelson) and Ralph McConn. She grew up and attended school in Fairmount, ND, graduating in 1945. Dorothy was married to Jerome Shermoen for 17 years. She graduated from the University of North Dakota with her son Steven in 1971. She taught home economics in the East Grand Forks Public School District from 1971-1993. She was a charter member of the Quilters Guild of North Dakota and a founding member of the North Star Quilters Guild in Grand Forks. Dorothy is survived by sons Steven (Nancy), Scott, daughter Susan McMenamy, granddaughter Erica (Patrick) White, grandsons Mike, Andy (Kelly), Matt (Desiree), Philip, Evan Shermoen, Ryan Franklin, great grandchildren Ellery, Reese, William, Charlie, Devin, Ciaran, and brother Robert (Bernie) McConn and family. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandson Christopher Shermoen, and son-in-law Patrick McMenamy. A memorial service will be held at University Lutheran Church in Grand Forks at 10 am on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012. In lieu of flowers, please direct all memorials to University Lutheran Church.