Mabel A. Feldman

Mabel Ann Middleton was born August 11, 1928 in Unity, Saskatchewan, Canada. She was the youngest of six children born to Joseph and Emma (Ottem) Middleton. She spent her youth in Unity, moving to Pembina, ND when she was a senior in high school, graduating in 1945. After graduation, Mabel attended Business College and began working for the government in Pembina. When the television station KCND came to Pembina, she served as the manager for fifteen years. After the station closed, she resumed her employment with the government in Noyes, MN for U.S. Customs, and in Pembina at the District Office until her retirement in 1995.
In 1952, Mabel married Melvin Francis Feldman in the United Methodist Church in Pembina, ND. They lived in St. Paul, MN for a few years, moving back to Pembina to raise their children. Mabel was active in her church as a Sunday school teacher, member of the United Methodist Women, and served as the secretary for many years. She was also active in the Pembina Historical Society and Eastern Star. Mabel was known for her baking, especially her pie-making skills. She shared her time and talent with her family, her church, and her community. Mabel loved the Minnesota Twins, cats, and angel pins. She believed in living a life of service and looked for ways each day to bring joy to others. Mabel loved her Bible, her faith and her family.
Preceding her in death were her husband on March 27, 2005, and her siblings.
Survivors include her children: Richard (Charlotte), Fargo, ND; Kathryn (Jack) Misson, Detroit Lakes, MN: John (Nancy) of Pembina, ND; grandchildren: David Feldman and Amanda Feldman; Christopher Misson, Elizabeth (Misson) Wilson, and Matthew Misson; Holly (Feldman) Phillips: great-grandchildren; Nicholas, Luke, and Megan Misson, Hayden Wilson; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mabel A. Feldman, 84, surrounded by her children, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2013 in Detroit Lakes, MN where she has resided since 2006.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 17th, 2013 at 2:00pm at the Pembina Pioneer United Methodist Church in Pembina, ND. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00pm with a 7:00pm prayer service at the church.
Clergy: Rev. Gary Johnson and Rev. Brenda North; Casket Bearers: Amanda Feldman, David Feldman, Holly (Feldman) Phillips, Christopher Misson, Matthew MIsson, Elizabeth (Misson) Wilson; Music: Karin Ohmann, Soloist and Betty Irving, organist; Internment at thePembina Cemetery, Pembina, ND.