Service Schedule

Service
A private family service will be held December 26, 2024. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Sidney, MT is assisting the family.

Graveside Service
Carol will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Tjelde Family Cemetery in Cartwright, North Dakota.

Carol Margaret Tjelde
September 5, 1929 - December 18, 2024

Place of Birth: Libby, Montana
Residence: Garrison, ND formerly of Cartwright, ND
Age: 95

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Carol Tjelde, 95, of Garrison, North Dakota passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the CHI St. Alexius Garrison Medical Center in Garrison, North Dakota while surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on September 5, 1929, to Mary and Joe Kujawa, in Libby, Montana. She grew up with her four siblings: Ray Kujawa, Loren Kujawa, Eileen Maycumber, and Marie Mares.

In 1951, Carol married the love of her life, Leif Tjelde, in Libby, Montana. Together, they built a beautiful life on a farm and ranch in Cartwright, North Dakota, where they raised their family. Carol worked alongside her husband, sharing a deep commitment to their land and a love for the farming and ranching lifestyle.

Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She took pride in her home and family - filling their lives with her love of gardening, her passion for cooking, and her talent for creating delicious meals, often shared in the fields during long farming days. She also loved experimenting with new recipes, delighting her family with her creations.

Carol is survived by her children Dale (Elaine) Tjelde, Carla (Dave) Faulkner, Lee (LaShell) Tjelde, and Ann Renville, and daughter-in-law Patti Tjelde. She was also blessed with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will carry forward her legacy of love and hard work.

She was preceded in death by her parents Mary and Joe Kujawa; her siblings Ray Kujawa, Loren Kujawa, Eileen Maycumber, and Marie Mares; her son Paul Tjelde; and her husband Leif Tjelde.

Carol will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her dedication to her home and farm, and the joy she brought to those around her. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. Rest in peace, Mom, in the fields of Heaven you so lovingly tended.

Memorial Contribution

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to The Great Plains Food Bank: https://www.greatplainsfoodbank.org/

Thank You

Carol’s family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at CHI St. Alexius Garrison Medical Center and Benedictine Living Center of Garrison for their compassionate care during her final days.

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Chole Crosby (Sidney, MT)
Dec 19, 2024

I am very sorry for your loss. May Our Lord continue to give you comfort and strength now and always. God Bless.

Bill & Marsha Buckley (Fairview, MT)
Dec 20, 2024

Our Condolences to the Tjelde families, the memories of Carol will last forever, she was a very hard worker along side of Leif. May God bless her soul and holy to God in the highest.

Marlene Mead (Taylor, ND)
Dec 20, 2024

My deepest sympathy to you all! I have warm memories of Carol and her warm welcoming kindness and warmth. The delicious treats when we visited Carla. A favorite memory was the fawn that was rescued and bottle fed until old enough to be released. How it came back to visit with its own fawn. Through the years as we aged I always looked forward to when I could visti with Carol. A wonderful warm woman who will be missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. May precious memories bring you all comfort in the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you say goodbye, til you meet again in Heaven. God Bless! Love Marlene

Doug and Jeanne Hall (Sidney, Montana)
Dec 21, 2024

What a lovely tribute to a lovely lady. Our condolences.

MARCUS FORTHUN (Brownsville, TX)
Dec 21, 2024

Sorry to hear about Carol I remember her making dinner when I would be at the farm helping Lee and Dale and the stories Carol and Leif would tell about there travel's Carol would always have a smile and a friendly hello it was always a pleasure being around her and Leif

Mary (Winden) Njos (Williston, North Dakota)
Dec 23, 2024

My sympathy to you, Dale and your family. Hold those good memories close to your heart.

John Mares (Great Falls, MT)
Dec 26, 2024

I'm very sorry to hear about Aunt Carol's passing. I remember visiting the family farm in the 1960's during the harvest. Cousin Marcia told me of Aunt Carol's passing. I remember her red hair and constant activity with a big smile. May she rest in peace.

TIM DENOWH (CARTWRIGHT, North Dakota)
Dec 26, 2024

Tjelde family. Our condolences for the loss of your Mom. I have many memories of her over the many years. Peace be with you. Tim for The Denowhs

Bryan Dunbar (Cartwright, ND)
Dec 27, 2024

I will always remember the great meals at her table when I worked for Lief and you boys!! It has been a hard year for your familys . We will always be thinking of you!!

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