Darlene F. PARENT

Darlene F. Hjelmstad, 67, Grand Forks, ND passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at home. Darlene Faye Parent was born February 9, 1937 the daughter of Albert and Beatrice (Montagne) Parent in Argyle, MN. Her family moved to East Grand Forks, MN where she attended school graduating from East Grand Forks Central Senior High in 1955. She attended Aaker's Business College, Grand Forks, ND then moved to California in the late 1950's returning to this area in 1966. Darlene enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and cared for her daughter's family dog, Chester. She loved collecting old records, especially Elvis; studying astrology, and taking trips to the casino. Sadly, she left so unexpectedly and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Darlene was married twice and is survived by daughters, Cheryl (Tim) Saber-Wald, Grand Forks, ND and Michelle (Paul) Hjelmstad-Landkammer, Burnsville, MN; grandchildren, Jordyn Wald, Grand Forks and Trevor and Tyler Landkammer, Burnsville; a sister, Sharlene Lunski, Grand Forks, ND; brothers, Kenneth (Betty), Joliette, ND and Dewayne (Jeanette), Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard A. Saber and her parents. Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in Gregory J. Norman - Norman Funeral Home, S. Washington St., Grand Forks, ND. Visitation: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, before services in the funeral home. Internment: Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks, ND. The online memorial registry may be signed at www.normanfuneral.com Gregory J. Norman-Norman Funeral Home, So Washington St. Published in the Grand Forks Herald on 1/31/2005.