Betty Elaine (Evenson) Stadum

September 10, 1954 — June 7, 2016

Betty Elaine Evenson Stadum, died June 7, was born September 10, 1954, to Erving Evenson and Mary Ann (Gietzen) Evenson in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. Elaine grew up on the family farm with three brothers and two sisters, graduated from Thief River Falls high school, and lived in Moorhead and St. Cloud while studying to become a legal secretary and court reporter. She served as a court reporter for Kootchiching County and Fillmore County District Courts, until her retirement in 2013.

Elaine married David Stadum of International Falls, and they raised two sons, Karl and Leif. They later divorced. She enjoyed home decorating and gardening, and was delighted to be on the Chatifield garden tour and a member of the Hosta Society. Elaine supported the Chatfield library, and was proud of her work with the Friends of the Library. She had many interests, enjoyed her lake home, and was an accomplished needlewoman and quilter.

At her request, there will be no funeral. Elaine died from complications of ovarian cancer, and her family expresses gratitude for the support and care she received from the health care community for the over 25 years she lived with the diagnosis.

She is survived by her sons, Karl and Leif (Amber Ferguson) of Chatfield, her brothers and sisters, Eleanor of St. Charles, Eric (Mike Evenson-Marden) of Carver, Minnesota, Arne of Utica, and Eileen (John Schmidt) of New Ulm, Minnesota, and nieces and nephews Josh, Sara,Thea, Jacob, and Caleb. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents and older brother Fred.

There will be a luncheon to remember and celebrate Elaine on June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at her sister Eleanor's home, 442 East Fifth Street, St. Charles, Minnesota.

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Saturday, June 18, 2016

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Betty Elaine (Evenson) Stadum

September 10, 1954 — June 7, 2016

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