Deloris "Dee" C. Severson, 77

St. Cloud

Feb. 5, 1935 - October 3, 2012

Deloris "Dee" C. Severson, age 77, St. Cloud, MN died Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Country Manor Health Care Center, Sartell, MN after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

Funeral services will be Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN and one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday. Burial will be in Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.

Dee was born February 5, 1935 in Corwith, Iowa to John J. and Anna (Jordanger) Nelson. Dee attended a one-room school from 1940 to 1948 when she started at Kanawha Iowa Schools, where she graduated in 1952. On June 22, 1953 Dee married Stan Severson of Forest City, Iowa. They eventually settled in St. Cloud in 1960. In 1965 Dee and Stan started Handyman's Inc. which continues to be a family owned business.

Dee loved and cherished the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her other joy was being at "The Store" and interacting with employees and her many customer friends. Dee was heavily involved in her church, Salem Lutheran for 52 years, serving on the church council. Dee's other passion was for the Sons of Norway local lodge with numerous activities. She was also a life-member of the VFW 4847 Women's Auxiliary. She loved antiques and auctions. Dee was a farm girl at heart.

Dee is survived by her husband, Stan of St. Cloud, MN; children, Debra (Dennis) Backus of St. Cloud, MN; Doug (Carol) Severson of Sauk Rapids, MN and 5 grandchildren, Michael Backus, Tracy Backus, Gordon Severson, Patrick Severson and Natalie Severson; and sister, Marjorie Kilber of Northfield, MN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Arthur Nelson.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Centra Care, St. Cloud Hospital and Country Manor Care Center for their love and support.

The family requests any memorial contributions be made to the Salem Lutheran Foundation.

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Published by St. Cloud Times on Oct. 5, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Deloris Severson

6 Entries

carl thompson margi mattfeld

October 11, 2012

Stan and family, our condolences and prayers for you as you grieve the loss of your wife, mother. Thinking of you! Our sympathy. Carl and margi. Mesa, AZ

Lori Long

October 7, 2012

Doug, Deb, Stan and Families, I am saddened by the loss of your mother, wife & grandmother. I've seen what Brain cancer can do. My hope is that she was comfortable and not in any pain. I don't have any idea what you must be going through, but I hope you are able to find comfort in friends and family. I hope, too, that you find peace as you go through this very sad and difficult time. You are in my thoughts and I'm sending hugs to all of you. My sincere sympathies.

Phyllis & Ray Collins

October 6, 2012

Stan & Family,

We learned of Deloris' death on the St. Cloud Times website and extend our deepest sympathy. God bless you.

Phyllis & Ray Collins

cindy cotes- godzala

October 5, 2012

I remember DEE thru the Russell family in the Wapicata neighborhood. She was a friendly woman that loved to talk. Having used Handyman's quite a bit, I remember her and Stan well, 30 yrs later I ran into her at the VFW, and she knew who I was and came over to say hi. your family has my condolences.

October 5, 2012

Stan, Doug, Deb: you are all in my thoughts and prayers, you've been a second family to me (and us Russells) "Mama D" will be missed dearly. My love, Roxanne

Sandi Gohmann

October 5, 2012

Stan, Deb, Doug and family:

There have been a lot of good memories of us kids and families growing up together. It's hard to imagine the Severson Family and Handyman's without Deloris, and her wit and sense of humor. She will be missed by us.

Love and Healing to You!
Sandi, Greg, Matt and Rachel Gohmann

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