Avis Rood

Avis L. Rood, 89, Grand Forks, ND, died Sunday, January 2, 2011 in Valley Memorial Home Woodside Village, Grand Forks. Avis Laverne Severson was born January 21, 1921 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Clarence and Clara (Julson) Severson. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks and graduated from Central High School in 1939. Avis married Gordon Rood on August 4, 1944 in Long Beach, CA. They lived in Long Beach where Avis worked as a telephone switchboard operator for many years and then at a bank. She and Gordon moved to Redmond, WA in 1978. Gordon died on May 25, 1993. Avis returned to Grand Forks where she has lived since that time. Avis always had a positive attitude and loved to laugh. She loved to entertain and frequently hosted dinner parties, always having a good time. She loved traveling with Gordy, oil painting and loved to eat and make Scandinavian goodies. Avis is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; sister, Bonnie Noone and a brother C. Leonard Severson. Funeral Services will be 2:00 Friday, January 7, 2011 in Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery of Grand Forks.