Alna Vincent

Alna M. Vincent of Hannaford, ND, passed into the Lords hands on August 15, 2011, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Alna Marion Larson was born December 16, 1930 to Andrew and Mary (Aslakson) Larson on the family farm, rural Binford, ND.

On September 24, 1950 she was united in marriage to Calvin A. Vincent at West Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Jessie, ND.

Alna was a member of Faith Lutheran Church of Hannaford, Faith Women's Circle and the Altar Guild. She enjoyed her flower gardens, embroidery and all animals. After her own children were grown she loved attending her grandchildren's sporting events. Alna also began working for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion programs until her health no longer permitted.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Calvin. Four children; David, Owen and Becky (Daniel Iverson) all of Hannaford. Barbara (James Heinze) of Dazey. Grandchildren; Nick (Kelly), Timothy, Heather ( Jordan ), Chad and Paul (Sarah) Vincent, Alecksy and Jesse Iverson and Mara Heinze. Great grandchildren; Madison, Chloe, Macy, Jocelyn, Cole, Peyton and Nora.

Alna donated her remains to the UND School of Medicine, Grand Forks, ND in hopes it could be of use for research and training.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Arthur, Oriel and Helmer, 4 sisters Evelyn, Marcella, Bernice and Lavain.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM in Faith Lutheran Church of Hannaford, ND. Officiating will be Reverend Jessica Merchant. Organist will be LuAndrea Haugen.