Donna Nyland

Donna Marie Nyland, 71, of Grand Forks, ND passed away Friday September 11, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Donna Marie Nyland was born on January 9, 1949 in Northwood, ND. Donna was raised by mother Alma Homme (Landsem) and step-father Melvin Homme, along with father Henry Nelson.  

Donna graduated from Edmore High School in 1967. She married the love of her life Arden Nyland on August 5, 1967. Donna had a 28 year career with United/Altru Hospital as an Anesthesia Aide. Donna’s passions in life were camping trips, bird watching, flowers, and most of all her family. She will be eternally missed by her family, friends, loved ones and all who experienced her kindness and compassion.

Donna is survived by her beloved husband Arden Nyland; daughters, Heather Nyland of Waite Park, MN, Joelle (Lee) Morrison of Aurora, CO, Son, Jarrod (Kari) Nyland of Lakeland, FL, six grandchildren, Alicia Nyland, Jacob and Hanna Morrison, Braxton, Brynn and Boston Nyland. Also surviving Donna are three sisters, many nephews and nieces.

She is preceded in death by her grand-parents, parents, two brothers, two sisters and step-grandson Patrick Morrison.

A visitation for close friends and immediate family will be held at Amundson Funeral Home on Thursday September, 17^th from 5:30-7:30pm with a Prayer Service at 7:00pm. A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery the following day.