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Stenseth, age 93, of Valley City, ND, died Wednesday, February 29th at the Sheyenne Care Center in Valley City.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 3rd at the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be held on Saturday one hour before the service at the chapel.  Interment will be in Buffalo Cemetery, Buffalo, ND in the spring.            

Ellen Miller Grieve, the daughter of Archie and Clara (Miller) Grieve, was born July 15, 1918 in Ayr, ND.  Ellen attended school in Buffalo, ND and graduated from Buffalo High School in 1937.  On June 11, 1937 she married Myron Stenseth in Buffalo.  The couple lived and farmed near Buffalo until 1968 when they moved into Valley City, ND.  Ellen worked for Valley City State University in Food Service for 19 years.  Ellen was a very active member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Valley City.  She helped with her serving group and also very active with the church quilters.  Ellen loved to spend time with her family and friends and was also known to enjoy a good walk.           

Ellen is survived by one son, Calvin Stenseth, Missoula, MT; two daughters, Carol Brandt, Salem, OR and Debra (James Ray) Stenseth, Minneapolis, MN; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Dick (Laura) Grieve, Buffalo, ND; one sister Shirley Solheim, Milaca, MN; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.           

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Myron, son Vernon, a great-grandson, Seth Mineo, one brother, Ralph Grieve, one sister, Doris Ellenson and one son-in-law, Carydon Brandt.          

The family would like to thank the staff of the Sheyenne Care Center and Bridgeview Estates for the loving care and support shown to Ellen and her family.  The family would also like to extend a special Thank you to Hospice of the Red River Valley for the comfort and dignity given to Ellen.  The family preferred memorials addressed to Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th Street SW, Suite 101, Fargo, ND  58103.           

Funeral arrangements by the Lerud Schuldt Funeral Home of Valley City.  Online guestbook available at www.lerudschuldt.com

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