Elmer Christian Sandness

Elmer Christian Sandness,92, Jamestown, North Dakota died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Hi-Acres Manor Nursing Center in Jamestown.

Elmer was born December 26, 1915 in Litchville, ND, the son of Christian and Olena (Lundahl) Sandness. He grew up in the Litchville area and attended Rosebud school. On November 2, 1939, Elmer married Evelyn Dahl at the farm near Litchville. They farmed and raised cattle in the Litchville area until their retirement in 1982.

Elmer was a member of First Lutheran Church, Litchville. He enjoyed the fall season, raising cattle and pets.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Evelyn of Jamestown; two sons, Warren of Minot, ND and Richard (Elizabeth A.) of Jamestown; two daughters, Eunice Mesec of Littleton, CO and Connie (Dan) Jeske, Jamestown; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Conrad, Alfred, Sig, Palmer, Melvin and Alvin; and two sisters, Clara Skretting and Esther Urang.

Funeral Service: 1:30 PM, Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Eddy Funeral Chapel in Jamestown with Pastor Bryce Tahran officiating.

Visitation: 1:00 to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 12, 2008 at the Eddy Funeral Home.

Burial: Litchville Cemetery, Litchville, North Dakota