Evangeline Baardson

Evangeline June Baardson went to be with her Savior Jesus, on Tuesday April 23, 2019 at the Palliative Care Unit of Sanford Hospital, Fargo ND. 

Vangie was born in Anamoose ND on August 21, 1934 to Leonard (“Slim”) Seibold and Edna (Fetzer) Seibold.  Following graduation from Makoti, ND High School she taught at a country school in the area.  On March 12th 1954 she married David Baardson.   They moved to the Parshall ND area where they farmed for most of their lives until their retirement.   She served her community by driving for the Parshall school district, delighting in the many kids that filled her bus for over 27 years. 

Gifted in working with numbers, she served as a bookkeeper in a clinic and with the farm.  A sports fan, Vangie enjoyed bowling; golfing; and cheering on local and pro sports teams.  Wheel of Fortune and The Price Is Right were a regular part of her day whenever she could. 

In retirement Vangie and David enjoyed 19 winters in Tonto Basin AZ. where they enjoyed four wheeling and camping in the desert; singing, visiting, fishing, and playing cards with great friends; and the beautiful weather. 

Vangie is survived by her husband David Baardson; brother Wesley Seibold of Colorado City Texas; son Vernon Baardson (Kayanne “Casey “) of West Fargo ND; daughter Brenda Aamot (David) of Surprise AZ; Grandchildren: Andrea Haser Surprise AZ; Than Baardson Moorhead MN; Tori Oesterreich Phoenix AZ; 5 Great Grandchildren: Quinn, Zachary, Arden, Ronan, and Mira.  And Uncle Victor Fetzer (Shirley) Toms River NJ; dear nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; many beloved grandparents; uncles, aunts, and cousins and especially her beloved Uncle William (“Billy”) Fetzer of Jamestown ND. 

A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2 PM at Riverview Place Chapel in Fargo, ND with visitation one hour prior.

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