Inez L. Asmus

Inez Luverne Asmus, age 89 of Binford, ND passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at the Griggs County Care Center in Cooperstown, ND.

Inez was born July 8, 1923 on a farm near Binford to Nels and Annette (Pederson) Halvorson. She attended school at West Prairie Country School and completed her education attending and graduating from Binford High School. She cleaned houses until starting her career with the Binford State Bank where she worked until 1945. She married Donald Asmus on June 14, 1945 and farmed with Donald near Binford. In 1954 Inez returned to the Binford State Bank and worked her way up to bank manager in the 35+ years she enjoyed her job. After retiring from the bank Inez worked various jobs in the local area such as: home health worker, potato picker, flag woman on road construction (her favorite as Inez enjoyed people so much), and the restaurant at Red Willow Resort. Inez loved to do ceramics and made lovely pieces for her family and friends. She also participated in Binford Commercial Club, served on the Binford School Board, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Choir and Ladies Aid.

Inez was best known by her family and friends as a positive, outgoing, loving woman who will be missed. Her natural effervescence was best expressed through her love of people and singing.

Surviving members of the family include her daughters, Beverly (Jerry) Black of Henderson, NV and Dyanne (Gayle) Streff of Rocklin, CA; five grandchildren, Donald (Tanya) Black, Eric (Mindy) Black, Christopher (Diane) Streff, Miranda (Jim) Lema and Robert Streff; four great grandchildren; and her sister, Gladys Beckham of Rock Hill, SC.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents, husband Donald (married 58 yrs.), brothers Clifford, Wallace and twin boys who passed away in infancy, sisters Helma Lende and Norma Finstuen.

Funeral services for Inez will be Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Trinity Lutheran Church of Binford, ND. Officiating will be Pastor Kara Wiechmann. Organist will be Theresa Fiebiger. Visitation will be Friday, April 19, 2013 from 4pm to 7pm with a 7 pm prayer service in the Cooperstown Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in the spring at the Binford Cemetery.