LaVerne Holkesvig

LaVerne Davidson Holkesvig passed away peacefully at Bethany Nursing Home on May 13, 2025.

LaVerne Eloise Davidson was born November 16, 1934 at home in Portland, ND to Ole and Irene Davidson. She was an active child who loved being with her father hunting, fishing, and working.   She grew up in Portland, ND, enjoying tumbling and baton twirling. LaVerne graduated from high school in 1952. 

She worked at the Bowling Alley, Local Drug store, grocery store and picked potatoes until she married Arlan Holkesvig in 1953. In 1954 they had a daughter, Jacalyn Rae. They lived in Portland and Fisher MN until 1958 when they moved to Casselton, ND, where Arlan worked at the Agronomy Seed Farm. In 1967 she started selling Avon and sold it until 1997.

In 1981 Arlan passed away from congestive heart failure.  He was a loving husband and father and was everything to LaVerne.   She resided in Casselton, working tirelessly for the Food Pantry and the good of the poor. In 1991 she moved to Leonard, ND.  She made 3 trips to Norway to connect with her heritage as she spoke the language fluently. 

In 2019 she was in a car accident and had resided at Bethany Nursing Home in Fargo since then.
She was a strong independent woman and is cherished by many.

Her family wishes memorials go to your favorite charity.

Visitation: Monday, May 19, 2025 from noon until 1:00 PM at West Funeral Home, Casselton, ND.

Celebration of Life: Monday, May 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM at West Funeral Home, Casselton, ND.

Interment: Monday, May 19, 2025 following the service at Aurdal Cemetery, Portland, ND.

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