Elizabeth was born March 23, 1934, in Glasston, ND to James & Mabel (Cross) Berry. Elizabeth married Clarence Ness Sr. on September 15, 1953. She worked various jobs as a cook while raising her 6 children. Elizabeth is survived by her children, Cathy, Clarence Jr., Jim, Sandra, Diane, Lori (Tom) Marler; sister, Luella Clark; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Michael & David; husband, Clarence and 12 brothers & sisters. FUNERAL SERVICES: 3:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. Grand Forks, ND. VISITATION: the hour prior to the funeral service. INTERMENT: (Later Spring) Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND.