Service Schedule

Visitation
Friends may call at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Tioga on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM and at the church one hour prior to services on Wednesday.

Service
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church in Tioga, North Dakota. Pastor Richard Carr will officiate.

Graveside Service
Interment will be at the family lot at United Cemetery.

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Delford Martinson
October 15, 1931 - October 20, 2017

Place of Birth: Wildrose, ND
Residence: Tioga, North Dakota
Age: 86

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Delford Elmer Martinson, 86, resident of Tioga, ND, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Tioga Nursing home in Tioga, ND.

Delford was born October 15, 1931 in Wildrose, ND to Elmer and Ruby (Carlson) Martinson. He joined the family with an older sister, Phyllis.

The family moved to Tioga in 1936 where they started the Tioga Motor Service. This was also the Chevrolet dealership which turned into Delford’s passion in life.

Del graduated from Tioga High School. He then joined the Army and served his county in Korea. Del loved to travel and he enjoyed skiing, hunting, and fishing. He took great pride in building model ships.

Delford married Elain Olson on September 8, 1957, the love of his life for 60 years. They raised their 3 sons in Tioga. Del was extremely active in the community. He served on many boards in the area and served on the Tioga Hospital Board for 50 years.

Delford will be deeply missed by his wife, Elaine; 3 sons, Drew (Tammy) Martinson, Los Alamos, New Mexico, Dane Martinson and Dorn Martinson both of Tioga; grandchildren, Drew P D Martinson, Laken Martinson, Noel Martinson and Dovelynn Martinson, all of Tioga; sister, Phyllis; three nieces all of Phoenix, Arizona; and numerous relatives.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Del will be missed by his family and many others.

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Steve and Pat Eide (Tioga, North Dakota)
Oct 20, 2017

Elaine, Drew, Dane, Dorn and family,
We have so many treasured memories of Del, sharing holidays together, talking current events, to just joking around. Del was a huge part of our lives right to the end. He was a strong man, a man of conviction, a great husband, father and grandfather, as well as a friend. He will be missed, but never forgotten. Our love and prayers are with you and in the coming days. Thank you for being a part of our family and lives, you were a blessing, and always will be to us. God be with you during this difficult time. Please remember, our door is always open to you. Remember him with laughter and all of the good deeds he has done for Tioga as well as you. He was the strongest man I ever met, he overcame obstacles most of us could not endure. His smile and laughter will always be in our head, heart, and minds. Love to you all.

kathy jorstad meiers (ross, nd)
Oct 21, 2017

del was a big part of my dads life,he was a truly good person may he rest in peace and may your family be at peace ,

Jeff Joyce (Jamestown, ND)
Oct 21, 2017

I am so sorry about Del's passing. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Cheryl and Bill Simpson (Ray, ND)
Oct 21, 2017

Elaine and family, our sympathy to all in the loss of Del. He will be missed. RIP Del

Lowell &Sonja Herfindahl (Georgetown, TX)
Oct 22, 2017

Elaine and Family, Sonja and I are so saddened to hear of Del's passing. He was a great friend. He will be missed by all.
God bless the memory of Del.

Mark and Laurie Wrolson (Williston, ND)
Oct 23, 2017

Del was such a genuine, great man and a pillar of the Tioga community. I really enjoyed all the great visits and laughs we had at the dealership when I delivered his UPS packages and wherever I would see him. Tioga will miss his smile and wisdom. Your all in our thoughts and prayers

Ethyl and Russ Papineau (Tioga, ND)
Oct 24, 2017

Oh how we will miss you, Del. You have always been the source of history of this community and a few interesting tales as well. Conversations with you were never dull and never long enough.
This community has been enriched by your involvement and your dedication to the business as well, May you rest in peace, Our sincere sympathy to all the family.

Lauren and LaDonna Roloff

TMC, Board, Staff and Residents

Donna Olson, Nancy Adair and Deanne Fogel