Norma Virginia Jessen Severinson, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, age 100 died at NDHC, Northwood, ND on October 19, 2026.

Norma was born April 1, 1926 to Elmer H. Jessen and Alice Drengson Jessen in Fargo, ND. She lived in Kloten, ND and attended school until fifth grade when she moved to Aneta, ND where she graduated in1944. During her senior year while working at the Sweet Shop, she met the love of her life, RJ Severinson. They were married on June 26, 1944 and welcomed three children, Alyce, Newell and Faye.

Norma was a lifetime member of Sundahl Lutheran Church. She held many jobs while raising her family and was active in her church and community. Her favorite hobby was baking: cakes, breads, caramel rolls and her famous donuts and sharing with family and friends.

She will be remembered by her daughters, Alyce Holen, Ridgefield, WA, Faye Severinson (Nancy), Owatonna, MN and two grandsons, Mark Holen (Malia) and Kevin Holen (Melani) of Vancouver, WA and great grandsons, Derrick and Alex Holen.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Rolf, son Newell and son-in-law Steve.

She will be remembered for her love of family and kind and giving nature along with her wonderful smile.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, October 30th 1:30 PM at Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home, McVille, ND 116 Sheyenne St.

Burial will be at Silent Hill Cemetery, Aneta, ND.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cherished Hope, 1900 N 11th St., Bismarck, ND, 58501.