Eva T. Tande

Eva T. Tande, 88, of rural Moorhead, MN, died Wednesday, November 8, 2006, in her home under the care of her son and daughter-in-law and Hospice of the Red River Valley.Eva Theresa Franson was born on April 8, 1918 to August and Anna Colson Franson in Kloten, ND. She grew up and attended school in Kloten, graduating from Kloten High School in 1937. On October 14, 1943 she married Hjalmer Tande in McVille, ND. They farmed at rural Aneta, ND until 1946 when they moved to rural Moorhead and farmed there until their retirement in 1974. Together they had one son, Harmen. Hjalmer died on December 5, 1985. Eva not only was a housewife, she was also very involved with farming the land. During the last ten years of Eva's life she battled with Alzheimer's Disease. With the help of her son and daughter-in-law, she was able to live comfortably at home until her death. Eva enjoyed listening to Harmen play the piano, and the companionship of the family German Shepherd, Wolfy. She also enjoyed home cooking, as well as picnics on the farm. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends.She is survived by her son, Harmen and daughter-in-law, Kristi Tande of rural Moorhead, MN and one sister, Adeline Tande of Aneta, ND.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hjalmer; and three brothers, Carl, Axel and Oscar Franson.Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association – North Dakota Chapter , 4357 13th Ave South, Fargo, ND 58103.