Evangeline Leeson

Evangeline Leeson, 89 of Ardoch, North Dakota died Friday, June 27, 2008 in her home. Evangeline Weir was born in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Frye) Weir. She grew up and attended school in Grand Forks. In her early twenties Evangeline's mother died and she raised her younger sister. Evangeline married Walter Leeson on May 27, 1953 in Grand Forks. They lived and farmed in the Ardoch area. Evangeline was a member of the LFT Homemakers Club which later became known as the Town and Country Friendship Club and she attended Zion Congregational Church in Manvel. Evangeline is survived by: Sons: Roger (Faye)Leeson ? Ardoch Rodney Leeson ? Ardoch Glenn (Mollie) Leeson ? Park Rapids, MN Gary (Michelle) Leeson ? Manvel Daughters: Linda (Don) Dobson ? Grand Forks Barbara Leeson ? Ardoch Sisters: Erma Dahl ? Great Falls, MT Dorothy Inman ? East Flat Rock, NC Mary Lou (LeRoy) Kurtyka ? Grand Forks Sister-in-law: Betty Weir ? O'Fallon - MO Brother-in-law: Keith (Ann) Leeson ? Ardoch Grandchildren: Timothy, Amanda and Michael Great Grandchildren: Sam and Ben Several Nieces, Nephews and cousins Evangeline was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter; brother, Art; sisters, Delores, Beatrice and Bess.