Helen Eldevick

Helen Eldevick, age 88, a resident of Barnesville, formerly of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, died on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Clayco Care Center in Barnesville. Helen Grace Hertsgaard was born on August 21, 1926 in Kindred, ND, the daughter of Halvor C. and Grace (Thoen) Hertsgaard. Helen was baptized and confirmed in Kindred Lutheran Church, Kindred, ND. She graduated from Kindred High School in 1944 then attended Business College in Fargo.On May 18, 1947 Helen was united in marriage to Alvin Eldevick in Kindred ND. Helen then worked for Cass County Electric for almost 30 years before retiring. In 1980 the family moved to Pelican Rapids, owning and operating Bayview Shores Resort on Pelican Lake for 33 years.She was a member of Grove Lake Lutheran Church near Pelican Rapids, MN. She enjoyed working with flowers, gardening, and treasured spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Helen is survived by her son, Michael (Jackie) Eldevick, West Fargo, ND; daughters: Susan (Gary) Sauvageau, Fargo, ND, Peggy Eldevick, Barnesville, MN and Liz (Steve) Hohman, Rapid City, SD; 6 grandchildren: Chris (Tracy) Eldevick, Karrie (Kevin) Blackburn, Tony ( Angie) Sauvageau, Stacy Sauvageau, Josh (Nicole) Rudie, Risa Rudie; 5 great-grandchildren: Leif and EmmiLou Eldevick, Ava and Lily Blackburn and Maddie Rudie; sister, Barbara Norby, Bismarck, ND; and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin and parents, Halvor and Grace (Thoen) Hertsgaard, brother, Philip Hertsgaard and sister, Corrine Stoneking.Family Prefers Memorials to Scambler Cemetery, Lakeland Hospice or donors choice.Funeral Home:Larson Funeral Home304 3rd Street S.E.Pelican Rapids, MNUS 56572