1937
2018
Janet Carol (Solem) Drangstveit
Aug. 27, 1937 - May 17, 2018
Janet Carol (Solem) Drangstveit passed away peacefully at home May 17, 2018 surrounded by her family. Janet was born in the afternoon of Aug. 27, 1937 at her family farm in Grygla, Minn. Janet graduated from Lincoln High school in Thief River Falls, Minn., June 3, 1955.
After being bribed by a friend with steaks to go on a blind date with Orvin Drangstveit, she did. They were married six months later, Nov. 4, 1957. Janet loved to travel, which included Norway, Denmark, Israel, Italy, Vatican, Cooks Island, all of the islands of Hawaii, the Bahamas, Tahiti, Canada and countless trips to the Oregon coast.
She was a talented oil painter, loved to read, embroider and was learning to play the banjo. Janet was a lifetime member of Sons of Norway and part of the UFFDA band in Minnesota. She donated several sets of embroidered kitchen towels to the Shriners for fundraising. Her fundraising activity for the Shriners provided several children with wheelchairs.
Janet and Orvin's 60 years together brought many blessings that include three beautiful children, Melody, Tami Jo and Dion; six grandchildren, Tara, Lance, Kyler, Carson, Hunter and Ryder; and three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Mija and Kellen. Janet's family was her pride and joy. She loved being a grandma and had a soft spot for her "babies" (grandchildren) and her "great's" (great-grandchildren).
Janet had a warm heart and loving nature about her. She would help anyone who needed it. She had an infectious smile and will be missed by her family and friends dearly!
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 1 p.m., June 16, 2018, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Portland.
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2 Entries
Will always miss you, your great smile, laugh and never loss for words a true Norwegian for sure.
Dean Sebastian
June 6, 2019
I will miss you Janet I truly never seen you without a smile and never s visit with out you saying Uffda.
Dean Sebastian
June 22, 2018
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