Marjorie Ann (Hermstad) Everson

Marjorie Ann (Hermstad) Everson, 85, of Luck, WI, joined her heavenly family on Friday, March 13, 2015, after being treated for osteomyelitis at several hospitals in St. Paul, and Minneapolis, MN.

Marjorie was born on Dec. 12, 1929, at their family home in Bone Lake, WI, to Josef and Anna (Jenssen) Hermstad.  Her mother died when Marjorie was nine-years of age.  Her family shared their home with live-in teachers, housekeepers, and hired farm workers.  Her father constructed barns in Polk County, WI.

A 1948 graduate of Luck High School, Marjorie married Everett A. Everson, of Atlas, WI.  Everett worked in construction, and they raised their family in Madison, WI.  In 1973, they moved to a hobby farm in Bone Lake, WI, where the barn had previously been built by her dad.

Remembered for her handcrafted braided woolen rugs, purses, quilts, embroideries, homemade breads, leadership in youth programs, seamstress work, CNA work--Marjorie was an ambitious worker.  She enjoyed gardening, landscaping with rocks, gathering wood, and knew the names of birds and flowers.  She practiced hospitality.  She had a heart for people who suffered from the hardships of life.  She authored a children’s book, CARL – A True Story About Bullying .   Marjorie wished to be remembered for her willingness to forgive.  The story is about a Savior and how he taught us to forgive.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Norman  (Ann) Hermstad, brother-in-law, Maurice Colvin, and her loving husband of 56-years, Everett.

Marjorie will be dearly missed by children:  Jean (David) Busker of Monroe, WI; Joe (Carol) Everson of Frederic, WI; Mark (Janet) Everson of Kimberling City, MO; and Susan (Brent) Mathson of Balsam Lake, WI.  15 Grandchildren:  Geoff (Emily) Forty-two, Clay (Megan) Busker, David (Tara) Everson, Heidi (Travis) Rutta, Russell (Beth) Everson, Melody (Blake) Walburg, Hans (Samantha) Everson, Grace (Elliot) Lund, Lisa (Ed) Hazelton, Justin (Sarah) Everson, Melissa (Ryan) Magyar, Daniel (Kaylene) Larson, Ben Mathson, Wendy (Kyle) Smith, Van (Jessica) Mathson.  19 Great-grandchildren:  Nicole, Aaron, Nathan, Ethan, Caleb, Justin, Olivia, Chloe, Ira, Jamin, Alina, Ellis, Korinne, Edward, Cole, Kate, Colin, Brandon, and Brennan.  Also, brother, Russell (Delores) Hermstad of Anacortes, WA; sister, Marilyn Colvin of Noblesville, IN; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins, and friends.

A private burial will be held at the Union Cemetery, of Atlas, WI, with Kolstad Family Funeral Home assisting.   A memorial service will be held at Luck Lutheran Church, at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 20 ^th , 2015, with Pastor Ralph Thompson and Rev. David Busker officiating; music by Margie Nelson, and Grace Lund, soloist. The family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service.    A luncheon will follow.  Marjorie had a good life!