She wore a gorgeous pink hat and felt like the queen of Bemidji. And an even bigger celebration for her was being the Grand Marshall for the School Reunion Parade. She was so happy to visit with everyone that could attend. Laverne turned 100 years old in April which was celebrated with a big party. She always made time for everyone from children to great-great grandchildren.
She enjoyed quilting, puzzles, going to casinos and especially loved ironing. She was often referred to as a social butterfly and wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. She had a smile and hug for everyone and loved to meet new people. After retirement, she worked at Goldpine Home until her 84th birthday, where she later resided. After running 2 different bar/restaurants in neighboring Hungry Horse, Montana, they moved back to the Bemidji area to run a grocery store in the Island Lake area They eventually moved back to the city of Bemidji where she worked at North Country Hospital as housekeeping supervisor. They had five more children born in Kalispell. Robert bought a car business there and they settled into their new home. After a short time in Grand Maris, they decided to move back to Seattle but only made it as far as Kalispell, Montana. Soon after they returned to Bemidji and ran the family tavern and had their second child, DixieLee. Their first child, Kenneth, was born in Seattle.
They were married there in November, 1943. Robert went to work at Boeing Airlines in Seattle Washington and LaVerne soon followed him. She met her husband Robert Whelan in Bemidji.
She was very proud to be a 1940 graduate of Bemidji High School. The family moved to Bemidji and she attended most of her schooling in the Bemidji area. She was part of a family of 11 children and 2 half siblings. LaVerne was born April 9,1922 in Wales, North Dakota to Jay and Hannah (Irvine) South. In memory of David "Dave" Jon Chandler, please visit our floral store.Edith LaVerne Whelan passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 28th.Ī celebration of life will be 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Octoat the Eagles Club, Bemidji. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bunny Chandler brother, Michael Chandler and daughter-in-law, Katie Chandler.įamily prefers memorials to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Church of Christ. He is survived by his son, Jon Chandler of Bemidji daughter, Allison Chandler of Anchorage, AK granddaughter, Hattie Chandler of Bemidji and grandson, Isaac Chandler of Bemidji brother, Dennis (Kathleen) Chandler of Vermillion, SD and sister, Mary Jane Chandler of Laporte, MN. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, curling, riding snowmobile, maple syruping and an occasional game of Solitare. In 1990 he went into a partnership in the autoglass industry and remained in the industry until 2018. They resided in Bemidji and together they had 2 children. On Septemhe married Marie Tibbetts in Bagley, MN. Dave went to work in the automotive industry. He attended Nary Elementary School and graduated from Bemidji High School.
Interment will be in the Nary Cemetery.ĭavid Jon Chandler was born Jin Bemidji, MN to Howard and Bunny (Kelley) Chandler. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Friday, Septemat the Olson-Schwartz Funeral Home, Bemidji. David “Dave” Jon Chandler, 64, of Bemidji, MN died Monday, Septemat Sanford Bemidji Medical Center.įuneral Services 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Septemat Church of Christ, Bemidji with Elder Michael Locke officiating.
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