Jeanette Fay Dalen

Jeanette F. Dalen, 64, passed away at her home in Grand Forks on Saturday, October 26, 2019. 

Jeanette Fay Pettis was born in Grand Forks, ND on January 3, 1955, the daughter of Perry & Evelyn (Lang) Pettis.  She grew up in Grand Forks and graduated from Grand Forks Central in 1973.

Jeanette married Lynn Dalen on July 12, 1974. Together they raised one daughter, Tonya.

She worked for 45 years for Valley Dairy/ValDak in Grand Forks. 

Jeanette enjoyed camping, fishing, fireworks, pull tabs and spending time at her hangout Judy’s Tavern where she made many friends along the way.

Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Tonya (Lee) Walberg of Grand Forks; sisters, Donna Hall of Warfield, KY, Debra (Allen) LaFave of Grand Forks; granddaughter, Lexah Walberg and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A very special thank you to Susan Marsh for her help in the care of Jeanette over the recent months.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND, with visitation one hour prior to the service in the church.

Inurnment: Memorial Park South Cemetery in Grand Forks.