Vernon Hovdenes Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Vernon Hovdenes (McVille, North Dakota), who passed away at the age of 88, on December 26, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Vernon Hovdenes or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oliver Hovdenes and Emma Hovdenes (Tufto); his brother James; his brother-in-law Bill Eskildsen; his stepson Terry Bjornstad; his stepdaughters-in-law, Kathy Bjornstad and Jennie Bjornstad; his stepgreat-granddaughter Ava Jorde; and his grandson-in-law Brandon Stevenson.
He is survived by: his wife Idell Bjornstad; his sister Vernice Eskildsen of Fargo, ND; his sister-in-law Viola Hovdenes of Tolna, ND; his nieces and nephews, Marsha Anderson (Keith) of West Fargo, ND, Connie Jarrett (David) of Moorhead, MN, Sandra Otteson (Steven) of Fargo, ND, Kendy Quam (Clayton) of Tolna, ND, Wesley Eskildsen of Fargo, ND, Glenn Eskildsen (Shelley) of Santee, CA and Kip Hovdenes (Michelle) of Tolna, ND; and his stepchildren, Landis Bjornstad of Lake Wales, FL, Vangie Jorde (Wayne) of Dickinson, ND, Tammy Tweed (Kraig) of Decorah, IA and David Bjornstad of Grand Forks, ND. He is also survived by 10 step-grandchildren; 21 step-great grandchildren; several great nieces and great nephews.
