Elva Louise LaFave Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Elva Louise LaFave of Grand Forks, North Dakota, whose life came to an end on October 24, 2025 at the age of 102, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elva Louise LaFave to show support.
She was predeceased by: her mother Myrtle Armina Nesdahl (Taylor); her husband Allendean W. LaFave; her parent Bert Nesdahl; her siblings, Dorothy Hemmer, Merle Kopecky, May "Sis" Williams, Lincoln, William "Bill", Harold "Bub", Jim, Albert, Timothy and Oliver Nesdahl; her sons-in-law, Dale Piker and Fred Bufalini; and her great grandchild Paige Harvey.
She is survived by: her children, Linda K. Bufalini, Allen LaFave (Debra) and Kim Piker; her grandchildren, Chad LaFave (Christine), Deana Pouch (Jim), Michelle Harlow (Michael), Tammy Abdill (Ryan) and Chase Piker (Christine); her stepgrandchildren, Daryl Piker, DeAnn Piker, Dennis Piker (Nisa), Denise Gordon (Dave) and Douglas Piker; her great grandchildren, Christian LaFave, Tyler Harlow, Kaydee Harlow, Emma Nelson (Ryker), Gabe Abdill, Ivy Abdill, Carson Piker and Cameron Piker; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Jackson, Jordan, Jace Field, Kruse Otto, Adam, Aishia, Megan Piker, Alex and Caitlyn Gordon; her great great grandchildren, Skylee, Ava, Pierce, Heartlynn and Dean; and her grandchild Kayden.
MEMORIALS: Elva's family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be directed to Tufte Manor.
