Yvonne Neste

J. Yvonne Lee was born March 14, 1924 near Gilby, ND, the daughter of John and Gunda (Moen) Lee. She was raised in Grand Forks County mainly in the Gilby and Mekinock areas where she attended schools and graduated from high school.

Yvonne married Trenton Neste on July 20, 1946 in Grand Forks, ND. They made their home in Grand Forks where Yvonne dedicated herself to raising her family. She was an active member of the United Lutheran Church Women (ULCW).

Yvonne was very devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an excellent baker and always had the cookie jars full.

Survivors include her children, Darlene Moritz, Grand Forks, Evelyn McGiffin, Grand Forks, and Gwen (Dennis) Seidler, Fargo, ND; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband, Trenton in 2001; son, Raymond; sons-in-law, John Moritz and Patrick McGiffin and; brothers, LaClare Lee, Milton Lee and Keith Lee; and a sister, Merle Leake.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, November 9, 2018 at United Lutheran Church of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the church. Burial will be in Memorial Park South Cemetery, Grand Forks.