Jean Louise Aalund

January 21, 1936 - December 8, 2020

Jean Louise Aalund Age 84, a longtime resident of Mohall, ND, born January 21, 1936, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on December 8, 2020, at Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont, PA. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Ronald S. Aalund; children, Jeff (Kathy) Aalund of Sherwood, ND, Rhonda (Michael) McCann of Glenshaw, PA, Barbara Sagsveen of Minot, ND, Scott Aalund of Studio City, CA and Bryan (Kelly) Aalund of Hazen Bay, ND; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Marlene Heth of Westhope, ND, Don (Judy) Himle of WA, Marjorie (Willard) Steinhaus of Westhope, ND and Shirley (Rodney) Conway of Westhope, ND. Preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Allie (Baska) Himle; and siblings, Bob Himle, Gordon "Buzzy" Himle, Jeanette Larson, Maurice Himle, and Merle Himle. Born in Bottineau ND, attended Antler School through her Junior Year and graduated from Westhope High School in 1954. After high school, she moved to Mohall, ND, and worked for Page Brothers. She met and married Ronald Aalund on June 30, 1955. They were married in Westhope, ND at the Presbyterian Church. They made their home in Mohall, ND until they moved to Westhope ND in 1958 and worked at Baumann's Jack and Jill. In 1976 they moved to the family farm in Mohall, ND. She worked at Abe's Market for many years. She worked side by side with Ron on the farm until the fall of 2019. In May of 2020, they moved to Wampum, PA with her granddaughter Sandy and her family until they relocated to Presbyterian Senior Care in Oakmont PA in August. Despite the Covid lockdown, she enjoyed visits from her North Dakota and Pennsylvania family. She enjoyed the rolling hills and the lush greenery, backyard barbeques, lunches at Cracker Barrell on Tuesdays and window visits, phone calls from friends and family. Jean was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoyed family gatherings. She was a fantastic hostess to her guests. She was a member of T and C Homemakers and involved with Luther League, volunteered at the local Food Bank, and served as a girl scout leader for nine years A memorial service in Mohall, ND will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be sent to 1304 35th Avenue SE, Minot, ND 58701. Jean's family wishes to extend a special thanks to Presbyterian Senior Care and Bridges Hospice of Pittsburgh for their compassionate care.