Eva M. Smerud

Eva M. Smerud, 86, of Perley, MN, died Monday, May 28, 2007, in MeritCare Hospital, Fargo, ND.Eva Mae Ricker was born on July 18, 1920 in Averill, MN to Walter and Carrie Clemons Ricker. She grew up and attended school in Averill, graduating from Moorhead High School in 1938. She then attended Interstate Business College. On August 16, 1941 she married Tilford Smerud in Perley, MN, together they had four children. Tilford died September 17, 1985. Eva worked as a bookkeeper until she was married, after marriage she became a housewife. Eva enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, reading, discussing current events, puzzles, having her family over for holiday and family meals and celebrating birthdays. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.She is survived by one son, Denny Laurie Smerud of West Fargo, ND; two daughters, Amy Tom Habeck of Twin Valley, MN and Cindy Steven Marquart of Fargo, ND; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Nina Sneed, ID; and one brother, Bill Carol Ricker, Pelican Lake, MN.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Tilford; one daughter, Nancy; one granddaughter, Terri; three brothers, Bob, Glenn and John; and five sisters, Susie, Vi, Wanda, Mabel and Florence.