Myrna Farstveet

Funeral services for Myrna Farstveet, 77, of Beach, will be 9:30 a. m. , Friday, May 29, 2015 at First Lutheran Church in Beach, ND with Pastor Dana Holter officiating. Interment will follow in the Beach Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation for Myrna will be from 6:00 p. m. to 8:00 p. m. , Thursday, May 28, 2015 at First Lutheran Church with a prayer service being held at 7:00 p. m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the time of service on Friday. Myrna passed away Monday, May 25, 2015 at her home in Beach. Myrna Eileen Orstad was born on December 6, 1937 in Beach, ND, the daughter of Olaf and Laura Orstad. She grew up on the family ranch near Golva and went to the Strahon School for two years. Because of the distance required to attend school, Olaf built a little house in Golva so the girls could attend school in town. Myrna began attending 3rd grade in Golva. Each weekend, the girls rode in the horse and buggy to visit their parents back on the ranch. She graduated from high school in 1954 and went on to attend Billings Business School for one year. Myrna returned to Beach to have surgery to remove her appendix. Later, she was offered a job by Walt Bratton to work for the Beach Newspaper. It was during this time that she met Keith Farstveet at the Shamrock Club while out with friends. On June 12, 1956, Keith and Myrna were united in marriage at First Lutheran Church in Beach. The couple made their home on a farm just across the Montana line for eight years before settling on the Samuel’s farm near Golva where they made their home and raised their family. In 1994, Myrna and Keith decided to semi-retire and moved to their current home in Beach. Myrna loved to play the piano, dance and play solitaire on the computer. She rarely sat out on an opportunity to dance a two-step, waltz, polka or the jitterbug. She was a fabulous cook. For over 50 years, Myrna hauled meals to the fields during harvest season. She enjoyed making Lefse with her sisters-in-law, knitting and crocheting. Myrna kept busy doing things she loved. She was a very talented writer and spent countless hours writing poetry for pleasure or by request for special occasions. Myrna stayed active teaching Sunday school at First Lutheran Church and was faithful in journaling every day; recording the weather, news and local happenings. She was an Auxiliary Officer for the VFW and was on the 39th District Democratic Board since 1971. Myrna had a fabulous memory. She could remember any date, name, and who someone married; Myrna always had the answer. She loved being around others and spending time with her many friends. Myrna dearly loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and always looked forward to family gatherings. Myrna is survived by her children, Laurette Steger of Norman, OK, Renee (Jim) Forney of Norman, OK, Ryan (Mary) Farstveet of Bismarck, and Rory (Stephanie) Farstveet of Beach; nine grandchildren, Ben (Taiz) Forney, Jennifer Hindman, Nick Farstveet, Brett Farstveet, Seth Farstveet, Hannah Farstveet, Gunnar Farstveet, Molly Farstveet, and Hawken Farstveet; five great-grandchildren, Courtney, Elizabeth and Holly Hindman, Mallory Farstveet, and Benjamin Forney ; Myrna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith; and daughter, Cheryl. The family suggests memorials to Badlands Ministries for their Bible Camp ministry.


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Burial Date: May 29, 2015

Funeral Service: Friday: First Lutheran Church, Beach, ND