Janice Ilene McGoven

Janice I. (Hilde) McGoven, 80 of Grand Forks, North Dakota died Friday, December 15, 2023, at Valley Senior Living, Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Janice was born on September 8, 1943, the daughter of Juel and Inez (Hjelvik) Hilde Sr. in Grand Forks. She was raised and educated in Grand Forks. She married Walter Bowles Sr. in September of 1960. Janice later married Robert McGoven in August of 1983 and they made their home in Grand Forks. Janice worked as a seamstress at Home of Economy for many years. 

Janice was a very strong and loving woman, that adored her family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Janice is survived by her children, Lisa Link, Dena Holkesvig, Mona Bowles, all of Water Valley, MS, Walter Dean “Bubba” Bowles Jr. of Courtland, MS and Lori Anderson of Grand Forks, ND; step children, Craig McGoven,  Grand Forks, ND, Casey McGoven, Park River, ND,  and Kristy McGoven Stewart, Fargo, ND; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eleanor Hendrick of Selby, NC, Dianne (Darrell) Bratvold of East Grand Forks, MN and Tammy (Del) Shern of East Grand Forks, MN; two brothers, Dale (Diane) Hilde of East Grand Forks, MN and Wayne Hilde of Grand Forks, ND; sister-in-law, Jan Hilde of Grand Forks, ND; numerous nieces and nephews.

Janice was preceded in death by parents, husband, Robert McGoven, sons-in-law, Fred Link, Jeffrey Holkesvig and Jeremy Anderson, infant twin sister, Diane and Delayne, brother, Juel Hilde, brother-in-law, Phillip Hendrick and sister-in-law, Mel Hilde.

Janice’s family would like to thank the staff at Valley Senior living for their wonderful care that started on her first day and lasted until the end of her life journey. 

Graveside services will be held in the spring/summer of 2024.