The graveside service for Ruth will be held on June 6, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in Bloomfield Cemetery, Upham, with fellowship to follow at the Upham American Legion Hall.

Ruth Delores (Braaten) Latendresse, 81, Upham, ND went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born December 28, 1937 to Calmer and Anna (Rice) Braaten in Rugby, ND.  She was raised in Layton Township of McHenry County, ND along with her eleven siblings and attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse.  Ruth completed her education at Trinity School of Nursing and became a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Ruth and Orville Latendresse were united in marriage on September 17, 1956 in Bloomfield Church in Upham.  They honeymooned in Deadwood, SD.  The farm located northeast of Upham was home, where they raised five children and often filled the house with cousins and friends over the years.

Ruth worked as an LPN in the emergency room of the Bottineau Hospital for many years in addition to assisting Orville with the operation of the farm and ranch duties.

Ruth was a member of New Hope Lutheran Church in Upham.  She enjoyed many activities that included rummage sales, embroidery, puzzles and pinochle; but her favorite was time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Her embroidered towels were an item that she loved to share with family, friends and often donated to fundraisers; her signature towels often included a rooster.  Ruth's legacy to our family was teaching us all how to love.

Ruth is survived by her children, Curtis (Nancy) Latendresse, Minot, Rose (Bradly) Gossen, Sawyer, ND, Dennis (Jeannie) Latendresse, Upham, ND, Brent (Wanda) Latendresse, Billings, MT and Justin (Tanya) Latendresse, Upham, ND; grandchildren, Kellen Latendresse, Chase Latendresse, Crystal Gossen, William Gossen, Tabatha Coons, Kilie Latendresse, John Latendresse, Connor Martinez, Bryan Cox, and Maxwell Latendresse; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters Viola Latendresse, Upham, ND and Mary Lafontaine, Minot, ND; brother Leo Braaten, Great Falls, MT along with many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Orville, parents Calmer and Anna Braaten; brothers, Floyd, Eugene, Robert, Melvin, Vernon and Donald and sisters, Ella Miller and Lola Brandt.

Celebration of Ruth's Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 11, 2019 at New Hope Lutheran Church in Upham.
Family Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 11, 2019 at New Hope Lutheran Church, Upham, ND
Interment:  Bloomfield Cemetery, Upham in the Spring of 2019.
Public Visitation will be held Sunday, February 10, 2019 from noon until 3:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot and one hour prior to the start of the service on Monday at the church.
Memorials may be directed to New Hope Lutheran Church in Upham, Upham Fire/Ambulance or the American Legion Post #269 in Upham.

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