Thief River Falls – Frances Opdahl, 97, Thief River Falls, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014 at the Thief River Care Center in Thief River Falls.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, Nov. 22 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls. Interment was held at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls on Monday, Nov. 24.
Frances Margaret Opdahl was born on March 9, 1917 in Dwight, N.D., to Glen and Tillie (Johnson) Sampson. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. She attended school in Dwight, N.D.
In 1942, she was united in marriage to Henry Opdahl. To this union, ten children were born: Duane, Margaret, Mary, Norman, Kathy, Thomas, David, Judy, James and Nancy.
Frances worked on CNC at Northwestern Hospital for 27 years until retirement.
She enjoyed cooking, baking and tending to flowers. She really enjoyed visiting and was happy when her family came over to see her. In her earlier years, she enjoyed spending time gardening; she always had the freshest vegetables.
Frances is survived by her children, Duane (Corinne) Opdahl of St. Hilaire, Margaret (Danny) Larson of Thief River Falls, Mary Thompson of Thief River Falls, Norman (Karen) Opdahl of Middle River, Kathy (special friend Kevin Dahlen) Opdahl of Thief River Falls, Thomas (Kathy) Opdahl of Apple Valley, David Opdahl of Phillips, Wis., Judy (special friend Larry Vettleson) Opdahl of Gully, James (Linda) Opdahl of Chisago City and Nancy Opdahl of Apple Valley. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, Denise, Debra, Dale, Darryl, Darren, Mike, Marc, Shon, David James “DJ”, Lance, Derrick, Francesca, Zachary, Jay, Bobbi Jo, Chris, Shane, Jesse, Nicole, and Megan; 25 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and Brother Robert Sampson of Mesa, Ariz., as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters, Bud Sampson, Sonny Sampson, Billie Sampson, Florence Daniels, Freida Fontaine, Faye Lilke, Fern Townsend, and son-in-law Curtis Thompson.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.