Rev. Harold O. Vold

Rev. Harold Vold, 96, Hatton, formerly of Grand Forks, ND died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Sanford Medical Center in Mayville, North Dakota. He has resided at Hatton Prairie Village since 2019.

 Harold Oswald Vold was born in Watertown, SD to John & Bernice (Hogstad) Vold on February 22, 1928. He grew up in Clark, SD where his father was a Lutheran Pastor. Baptized and confirmed in Clark, he graduated from Clark High School in 1946. Harold then served two years in the U.S. Army, being stationed in the Philippines for 18 months. After an honorable discharge, Harold attended Concordia College, where he met Eunice Fagerholt and graduated with an English degree in 1952. Harold went on to attend Luther Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. Eunice and Harold were married in Hoople, ND on July 19, 1953.

 A move to Keene, ND started their parish ministry. They developed friendships of deep faith in all the communities they served. Those communities of faith after Keene included serving as Pastor in Ellendale/Edgeley, Grand Forks (Sharon Lutheran), Milnor, and Jamestown (St. John’s), all in North Dakota. 

 Upon retirement, Harold & Eunice settled in Grand Forks in the little yellow house on 22nd Avenue South that hosted many, many meals for friends and family. Together they were active in numerous organizations including United Lutheran Church, Sons of Norway, and Meals on Wheels. Harold was also active in the South Forks Lions Club. He won the Melvin Jones Award for the Lions Club, and together Eunice & Harold received the GF Sertoma Service to Mankind District Award. Harold was a loving and caring person who would do anything for anyone. In life, Harold loved to travel, loved to go on walks, loved to read, and loved to tell stories. Most of all, he loved God. 

 He is survived by his daughter, Marie (Steve) Liberda, Stillwater, MN; sons Bob (Cathy) Vold, Minnetrista, MN; and Bruce (Anne) Vold, Hatton, ND, as well as seven grandchildren: Nathan (Krista) Gossai, Chandra (Dave) Martin, Bryan Vold, Matthew (Victoria) Vold, Annie Vold, Kenzie Vold, and Kelly (Jordan) Odden. Also surviving are nine great grandchildren: Annika, Maren, Clara, & Brita Gossai; Charlie & Maggie Martin; Halle, Luke, & Becker Odden, with another Odden great grandchild due in March. One sister survives, Grace (Willard) Wagner of Chicago as well as one brother, David (Elaine) Vold of Hatton. Many dear nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family also survive.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eunice, brothers Joe and Paul, and sisters Connie Strand and Lois Justus. 

 A visitation will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM at St. John Lutheran Church of Hatton, ND.

Visitation will continue Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at United Lutheran Church in Grand Forks. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.