Service Schedule

Visitation
Friends may call at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.

Service
Cremation will take place. Her memorial service will be held at 10:0 AM, Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston.

JoAnn Darlene Oyen
October 6, 1941 - October 2, 2016

Place of Birth: Crosby, ND
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 74

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JoAnn Oyen, of Williston, passed away peacefully October 2, 2016 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Her Memorial arrangements have been entrusted with Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston.

JoAnn Darlene Price was born on October 6, 1941 in Crosby, ND, to Don “Bud” and Helena Price. JoAnn was baptized and confirmed at East Writing Rock Lutheran Church. She attended Lee #2 school in Stady, Alexandria Township, and graduated from Grenora High School in 1959. Following high school, she attended Joseph’s School of Hair Design in Fargo, ND.

JoAnn married the love of her life, Ken Oyen, on December 16, 1962, at East Writing Rock Lutheran Church. Their children, daughters Sheila and Shelley, were born in 1963, and son Jayme in 1969.

JoAnn loved spending time with family, including her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a 4-H and Bluebirds leader. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, baking, trips to Deadwood, SD, and playing cards with friends and family. Grandchildren will always remember their card games of “hand and foot” with Grandma. She enjoyed many baseball and hockey games, dance recitals, and the other events her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in.

JoAnn is survived by her husband Ken, and her three children, Sheila (Chris) Brostuen of Williston, ND, Shelley (Pete) Hindman of Tuscaloosa, AL, Jayme (Jennifer) Oyen of Tomball, TX; nine grandchildren, Sierra (Casey) Odegard, Jenna Brostuen and Colton (Kelsie) Brostuen, Trevor (Natalie), Spencer (Amy), Jamison and Ethan Tunnell, Landon and Hampton Oyen; three great-grandchildren, Tyleigh and Beckette Brostuen, Emersyn Odegard, and the anticipated birth of a fourth great grandchild in November, Evie Tunnell; sister Donna Mae Dragseth.

JoAnn was preceded in death by her mother and father, and brother Archie.

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Sue Treider (Williston, ND)
Oct 2, 2016

Ken I am so sorry to hear of Joann's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP my dear Joann you are now breathing again.

Judy Nelson (Minot, North Dakota )
Oct 3, 2016

Ken, I am so sorry for your loss. joAnn was a beautiful lady. Our sympathy to you and your family. Sending our love. Judy and Bob

Donna Rockney (Williston, ND)
Oct 3, 2016

So sorry to hear about JoAnn. She has been a very good friend of mine since the 60's. Ken and JoAnn were also neighbors of ours, first living to the north of us and then building a home to the south of us. We did many fun things together throughout the years. We had a Birthday Club which JoAnn was a part of for many years, as well. So many memories, that I can't possibly put in this little space. We had a lot of fun, laughs and just doing things together. So sorry that her retirement years had so many health problems. God bless the memory of my friend, JoAnn. You will be missed by many. ????

Carmen McCormixk (Valley City, ND)
Oct 4, 2016

Kenny and family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of JoAnn. Hugs to all of you. Jerry and Carmen

Jill Christensen (Williston, ND)
Oct 4, 2016

Sheila, Shelley, Jayme and Ken
I have many fond memories of your family and your mom growing up across the street. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne Knudsvig
Oct 4, 2016

Dear Chris, Sheila & Family
My prayers & thoughts are with all of you during the loss of your Mother & Grandmother. Keep her memories close to your hearts to help your through the days ahead..
Sincere Sympathy,
Jeanne

Roger & Sandy Kohlman (Bismarck, ND)
Oct 4, 2016

Kenny, so sorry and saddened by the news of JoAnn's passing. We have so many good memories of our times together, especially the class reunions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Julaine Twete Christensen (Douglas, WY)
Oct 5, 2016

Ken and kids, I am so sorry to hear the news about JoAnn, I know first hand how hard it it to lose your spouse, I pray that God gives you the strength you need right now and in the days and weeks ahead. I am so glad I stopped to see her this summer as we had a good visit. Hugs prayers and love are headed your way from me.

Joni Rustad
Oct 6, 2016

Oh Kenny, I am so sorry. Thinking about you old friend. Life darn sure ain't fair, is it?

Sandy and Gary Gunderson (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Oct 6, 2016

We are so so sorry for all of you - she was a good good friend, schoolmate -and I shall remember all the fun times we had together. God Bless and lots of love comin to each of you.

DeeAnn and Maynard Bratlien (College Station, Texas)
Oct 6, 2016

Accept condolences to Kenny and all the family.

Maria Hodge (Crane, MT)
Oct 7, 2016

Dearest Ken My Heart is so sadden at the news of JoAnn's passing .May she rest in Peace.I really missed our visit You two always where such dears .to me.

Evelyn Heide (Billings, Montana)
Oct 7, 2016

SO sorry to hear about JoAnn. My deepest sympathy to your family.

Shirley Oyen (Beulah, ND)
Oct 7, 2016

Ken, and family, so sorry about your loss, JoAnn was a very special person, and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.?

Caroline Holman Stanhope (Gainesville, Florida)
Oct 8, 2016

For all of JoAnn's family I extend sympathy & condolences. I remember when we were kids together & visited each other at our parent's homes in Divide County. She had a gorgeous smile & was always so pretty. Since our family moved to MN in '59 we haven't had much contact but I have never forgotten her. Take care yourselves & each of each other in this mo urning time. With loving condolences, Caroline

Darlene Laqua Phillips,
Oct 9, 2016

Kenny and Family,
You have been on my mind all week and only these words by Leo Busgaglia truly say what I feel for having had JoAnn as my dear friend for all these years. I will miss her so much even tho miles separated us, but always knew she was only a phone call away.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.
They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make.
Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories.
We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.

Rhonda Copeland (Birmingham, Alabama)
Oct 13, 2016

To Shelley and the entire family, my sincere and deepest condolences regarding the passing of your beloved mother. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Brenda Gann (Dora, AL)
Oct 13, 2016

Shelley, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kehanna Lessor (Sidney, Montana)
Oct 13, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss Ken. I will always remember our Sunday talks at the ranger. She was the first to know what I was going to name Keltic. She was so very kind and just a nice person.

Teshekia Malone-Dill (McCalla, AL)
Oct 13, 2016

To Shelley and the Oyen family:

May the care and love of those surrounding you provide the comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

Angela Huss
Oct 13, 2016

Shelley, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Vicky Steadman (Jasper , Alabama)
Oct 14, 2016

Shelley and family...I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious loved one. I pray God surrounds you within his loving arms and gives you the peace and comfort that only he can.

Scott Ziegler Family (lake oswego, United States)
Oct 15, 2016

Ken, Jayme, & Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of JoAnn and our thoughts/prayers are with you all. As you know, she was a very special lady, mother, friend, and wife. I have always thought of Ken and JoAnn as second parents to me and cherish the time that I was allowed to spend with them. We provide this memory poem for JoAnn and hope it helps in these very difficult times for the family.

Meet You at the Gate:
A beautiful garden now stands alone,
missing the one who nurtured it
But now she is gone, Her flowers still bloom, and the sun it still shines, But the rain is like tear drops, for the ones left behind, The weeds lay waiting to take the gardens beauty away,
But the beautiful memories of its keeper are in our hearts to stay, she loved every flower even some that were weeds,

So much love she would plant with each little seed, But just like her flowers she was part of Gods plan, So when it was her time he reached down his hand, He look through the Garden searching for the best, That's when he found JoAnn, it was her time to rest, It was hard for those who loved her, to just let her go,
But God had a spot in his garden, that needed a gentle soul, So when you start missing JoAnn, remember if you just wait, When God has a spot in his garden, She'll meet you at the gate....

Sincerely,
Scott Ziegler Family

Matthew Atchison (Birmingham, AL)
Oct 18, 2016

Shelley,
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. My deepest sympathy to your family.