Muriel Elkins

Muriel Elkins, 69, Grand Forks, formerly of Taylor, died Friday, October 17, 2003 in Grand Forks. Funeral services are 2 p. m. Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at Price-Murphy Funeral Home, Dickinson, with Rev. Gary Wood officiating. Interment is in Pioneer Cemetery, rural Taylor. Visitation is Tuesday at Price-Murphy Funeral Home from 12 noon to 2 p. m. Muriel Joanne Elkins was born in the Richardton Hospital on October 17, 1934, to John and Millie (Knudson) Elkins. Muriel was raised and attended county school south of Taylor. She lived at home for a number of years, then moved to Grafton and then to Grand Forks, where she was cared for by Maryls Greendahl. She worked numerous jobs, including the Thrift Shop in Grand Forks. Muriel later moved into Valley 400 ? Woodside Village as her needs increased. She enjoyed reading, listening to music and watching the television and had a great memory of family events. Muriel was a member of the Taylor Lutheran Church. Muriel Elkins is survived by: two brothers, Earl (Clara) Elkins, Dickinson and Elmo (Vivian) Elkins, Taylor; three sisters, Beulah Swendseid, Downey, Calif, Frances Goetz, Mountain Home, Ark. and Florence (William) Temple, Mohave Valley, Ariz. ; one sister-in-law, Catherine Elkins, Bismarck and many nieces nephews and grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her parents, two brothers and one sister. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.


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Burial Date: October 21, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND

Funeral Service; Tuesday, Price-Murphy Chapel