Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, ND and one hour prior to services at the church.

Service
A Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, August 26th, 2021 at 5:00 PM at Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, ND.

Myrna’s Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at 11:00 am at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, ND. Father Russell Kovash will be officiating.

The Funeral Mass will be broadcast, you can view Myrna’s service directly on this page.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston is assisting the family.

Graveside Service
Myrna will be laid to rest next to her husband at Riverview Cemetery in Williston, ND.

Myrna Ann Bottolfsen
February 12, 1942 - August 21, 2021

Residence: Williston

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Myrna A. Bottolfsen passed away at Sandford Health in Fargo, ND on August 21, 2021.

Myrna Ann was born February 12, 1942 in Olivia, Minnesota. Daughter of Lester and Leota Hannegrefs. Myrna was raised in Epping, ND and graduated from Epping High School in 1959.

She married Kenneth “Kenny” Wilbur Bottolfsen in Minneapolis, MN on November 27, 1974. Together they had a daughter, Kelly. In 1991, after Kenny’s retirement the family decided to move to Williston, ND where she has resided since.

Myrna was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan and loved to fish, going to the casino and being in her garden. She enjoyed making lefse and baking goodies and giving it away to others. Her favorite times were when she was with her family, especially family reunions and hosting holidays.

She was an active member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Williston, ND where she volunteered at funeral lunches with the church ladies.

Myrna is survived by her daughter, Kelly (Sam) Thome; stepson, Tom Bottolfsen; granddaughter Samantha Thome; grandson, Sheldon Thome; siblings, Leota (Marty) Zagurski, Gene (Rhonda) Hannegrefs, Janet (Mike) Holmen; Jim (Susan) Hannegrefs and Dale Hannegrefs; dear friend, Maxine Nelson and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kenny and her parents, Lester and Leota Hannegrefs and step-granddaughter, Danielle Brooks.

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Gary Skogen
Aug 23, 2021

Always a friend to have a laugh and a smile with. God bless.

Melissa Wright (Williston)
Aug 23, 2021

Kelly & Family,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Myrna will be missed by all including extended family! She was always good for some laughs when you ran into her. I really enjoyed our visits even though they were usually pretty quick. Our prayers are with you all during this time.

Jeanne Knudsvig
Aug 23, 2021

So sorry for your loss of your Mother may you keep her memories close to your hearts to help you through the days ahead! Sending prayers for all of you!
Sincere sympathy
Jeanne

Lillian (Olson) Bradley (Kent, Washington)
Aug 23, 2021

Kelly, Sam and family. Prayers are with you at this time. I am so sorry she was an amazing friend to me for many years. Going to miss her Lefse making. Had good times at Moose. R.I.P my friend

Brianna Schneeberger (Fergus Falls, MN)
Aug 23, 2021

Kelly and Family
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I will never forget the times that I spent with grandma Holmen over the summers and Myrna always took me fishing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hugs!

Pat & Kathy Streich (Ray, North Dakota)
Aug 23, 2021

Kelly and Family, We have lost a wonderful friend. Always caring and helping others. Myrna will be deeply missed. Our payers are with the family. Sincerely, Pat and Kathy Streich.

Mike Gordon (Renton, Washington)
Aug 23, 2021

Kelly and family I am sorry to learn of your Moms passing....she was a kind person. your family were good friends of my folks....you probably know my mom passed last year....again I am sorry for your loss and wish your family the best.

Mark and Laurie Wrolson (Williston, ND)
Aug 24, 2021

Myrna was such a fun and very sweet lady. She always liked to joke and laugh with us before and after Mass and she also had that feisty and adorable smile whenever we saw her and had our great visits . We will definitely miss her at Mass. Kelly and family your all in our thoughts and prayers.

Billie Jean Kitzman (Fargo, ND)
Aug 25, 2021

What a phenomenally special lady. Every visit with her always left me smiling and feeling like everything was going to be all right in the world. She really had a way of brightening a day. Such a devastating loss, for the love for her is so, so huge. Praying for comfort and peace through these hard moments, and the ones ahead. I love you all, so much. <3

Paula Schilke (Williston, ND)
Aug 25, 2021

Kelly and Family,
My sympathy is with your family during this very sad time. Take care.
Paula

Steve Anderson (Williston, North Dakota)
Aug 26, 2021

Myrna, was always full of fun and made life better for all who knew her. She will missed, so rest easy Myrna

Nancy and Les Holgerson (Williston, North Dakota)
Aug 26, 2021

Mike and Jan and family.
Sorry to hear about Myrna. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hugs to you Jan.

Barb Bennigsdorf
Aug 26, 2021

Kelly and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Barb and Brian Bennigsdorf

Carol Schell
Aug 27, 2021

So sad to hear about Myrna. My husband, Myron and I always enjoyed visiting with her when she dropped off Vikings numbers. Citation enjoyed her brownies and Lefsa.
She was such a nice lady and will be missed.

Steve and Pat Hannegrefs (Max, ND)
Aug 27, 2021

Great Cousin!! Someone who really cared about others! We will never forget Myrna!

Grant & Shirley Holmen (Fargo, ND)
Aug 27, 2021

Will be missed so much. Was a vary lovely lady.

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