Hazel Gunderson

In Memory of Hazel Beverly Gunderson

March 11, 1928 – September 6, 2020

Hazel Beverly Gunderson, 92, of Grand Forks, ND, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2020, surrounded by family at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, ND.

Hazel was born March 11, 1928 in Whitman, ND to Isadore and Frieda (Kelley) Fontaine. She attended school in Whitman, ND.  Hazel caught the eye of Don Gunderson and they were married on September 26, 1948 in Michigan, ND.  They settled in Grand Forks, ND where they delighted in raising their two sons, Robin and Tim. Hazel also enjoyed years of weekly lunch gatherings with her many sisters.  She was a longtime member and faithful attender of Sharon Lutheran Church in Grand Forks.

Hazel is survived by 2 sons: Robin (Arlene) Gunderson, Grand Forks and Tim (Marilyn) Gunderson, Hudson, WI; 1 granddaughter: Lesley (Terry) Allan; 2 grandsons: Ryan (Kate) Gunderson and Adam (Larissa) Gunderson; 3 great grandchildren: Eva, Elise and Jack; 1 brother: Keith (Sandra) Fontaine of Mentor, MN; 4 sisters: Mavis Woodard, Joann Davis, Hope Lembke, and Nancy (Allen) Slominski all of Grand Forks; 1 sister-in-law: Terry Fontaine; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her parents; 5 brothers: Delmore, Douglas, Stanley, Isadore Jr., Glenn; and 5 sisters: Florence, Fern, Frances, Gloria and Bonnie.

Hazel will be dearly missed by her family and friends and she will continue to live on in their hearts.  A private memorial service will be held. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery North in Grand Forks, ND. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Valley Senior Living on Columbia, Grand Forks.