Vivian Hoel

Vivian (Polly) Hoel, 82, of Langdon, ND passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the N. C. Little Memorial Hospice in Edina, MN.

Vivian June Paulson was born January 10, 1928 at Milton, ND to Herman and Laufey (Bergman) Paulson. She grew up and received her education in Milton. Vivian and Marcus Evans were united in marriage on June 11, 1946. They made their home on the Evans Farm and became the parents of four children. They farmed until his death in 1971. Vivian married Marvin Otto Hoel on January 8, 1974 and they made their home in Langdon. Vivian loved to garden and it seemed anything she put in the ground would grow. She thoroughly enjoyed traveling, eating out at restaurants and especially SHOPPING! At home she loved to cook and bake and treasured time spent with her grandchildren. Vivian was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Langdon and was active in Eastern Star. She enjoyed curling and bowling and spent many hours volunteering at both the Maple Manor Care Center and the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital of Langdon, ND.

Vivian is survived by her husband Otto of Langdon, children: Dr. Richard M. (Katherine) Evans of Lincoln, NE; Randy (Olivia) Evans of Langdon, ND; Craig (Sharon) Evans of Lewisville, TX; Pam Evans, R.N. of Burnsville, MN, Grandchildren include Randy’s sons: Marcus (Karmen) and Grant; Craig’s daughters Amanda and Kathryn; Pam’s children Michael Albright and Hannah Albright, two great-grandchildren: Emma and Ellie Evans. Vivian is survived by her brother Robert (Marilyn) Paulson of Milton, ND, five step-children; Stephanie, Cheryl, Christine, Marty and Cindy and 45 nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marcus, brothers Percy, Lloyd, Harlan and William and two step-sons: Keith and Robert Hoel.

VISITATION will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 from 3pm to 5pm with a 5pm Prayer Service all at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND. Visitation will also take place for one hour prior to the time of services at the church on Monday.

SERVICES Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:00am at the Presbyterian Church of Langdon, ND.

INTERMENT Lebanon Cemetery of Langdon, ND

The family suggests memorials be directed to:

The Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon

1116 9th Ave

Langdon, North Dakota 58249

or

N.C. Little Memorial Hospice, Inc.

7019 Lynmar Lane

Edina, MN 55435