Carol B. Tweten

Carol Beverly (Knutson) Tweten 89, of Grand Forks, ND passed away April 14, 2022, at Altru Hospital surrounded by her family.

Carol was born August 13, 1932, at Harlow, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Ruth (Westrum) and Peter Knutson. She was baptized and confirmed at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Harlow, ND. She attended grade school at Harlow and graduated from Benson County Agricultural School, Maddock, ND.

Carol married Basil Tweten August 13, 1950.  They lived in Fort Leonard Wood, MO; Lakota, ND and Grand Forks, ND where they raised their three children Craig, Cameron and Ruann. 

Carol worked at Sears for 16 years in the Insurance Department, retiring in 1987.

Carol belonged to Calvary Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and belonged to Alter Guild, Circle, Prayer chain and Funeral Committee. 

Carol enjoyed visiting shut-ins, having coffee with her friends, and playing cards with family and friends.  She liked to do crafts and house decorating.  Her greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren and attending their activities and just hanging out with them. 

She is survived by her children, Craig (Dolly) and Cameron (Laurie) all of Grand Forks, Ruann (Jerry) Deschene of Warren, MN; grandchildren, Jesse (Amber) Tweten, Talia (Mark) Telander, Janna Martin, Andrea (Laura) Tweten, Brad Tweten, Morgan (Todd) Olson, Christopher (fiancé Trina Stollenwerk) Deschene, Brenna (Aaron) Olson, Hannah (Hayden) Sczepanski, Shayla Miller, Evan Deschene, Christian Tweten, Coby Tweten; and great grandchildren, Mason (Svea) Benefield, Elle, Ivy and Abbi Tweten, Madeline Martin, Lola and Greta Telander, Landry and Dalton Olson, Josephine Tweten and Evelyn and Sutton Olson; Brother and Sister-In-Law, Byron and Bernice Knutson, and Sister-in-Law, Dagney Tweten; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Basil; her parents; Twin brother and siste,r Philip and Patricia; and her grandparents Knute and Ida Knutson and Oliver and Gina Westrum. 

We want to Thank all the doctors, nurses and other staff at Altru Hospital for all their compassion and support during this time. 

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Calvary Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park North Cemetery, Grand Forks.