Ethel Vangsness Obituary
The memory of Ethel Vangsness of Stanley, North Dakota, who passed away on May 4, 2026 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ethel Vangsness to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Bakken and Nora Bakken (Larson); her husband Arthur Vangsness; her son-in-law Randy Johnson; her brothers, Robert Bakken (Geraldine) and James Bakken; and her brother-in-law Odeen Tufto.
She is survived by: her children, Steven Vangsness (Debra) of Fargo, Valleri Johnson of Mohall, Todd Vangsness (LeRae) of Minot and Stanley Vangsness (Marianne) of Berthold; her grandchildren, Stephanie Meyers (Michael), Allison Pankratz (Ross), Joshua Vangsness, Brett Johnson, Bjorn Johnson (Meghan), Braden Vangsness (Melodie Person), Maren Vangsness (Kyle Burke), Lindsey Hughes (Dylan) and Laura Vangsness; her great grandchildren, Hava, Solin, Gus, Nora, Will, Owen, Ollie, Otto and Brooks; her sister LuVerne Tufto of Minneapolis; and her sister-in-law Marvel Bakken of Garrison.
Memorials are preferred to the Carpio Lutheran Church, Metigoshe Ministries or the donor's choice.
