But she returned to Valley Grove nearly every year with her husband, children and grandchildren to visit cousins, enjoy the birds and wildflowers of the Nerstrand Woods, and to plant flowers at the graves of her father Martin, her mother Gertrude, and later her brother Clifford. She subsequently attended high school and college, married and moved to Duluth and then to Asheville, North Carolina. She grew up just a few miles from the church and was confirmed at Valley Grove as a young woman. Valley Grove has been a part of Gladys’ entire life. During 2000 when the Preservation Society was in the process of saving the land from development, Norman’s support and especially his calls of encouragement boosted our spirits.Īn oak is dedicated in memory of Gladys Hope Wallin. Oak dedicated to the honor of the pioneer ministers by Nancy PowellĪn oak is dedicated to Norman Rosenqvist by family and friends. Edna’s parents were Olaf and Helga Hanson. Pin Oak dedicated in loving memory of former Valley Grove Pastor Olaf Hanson and wife Helga by their children and grandchildren.Īn oak dedicated in 2008 to honor the 60th wedding anniversary of Truman and Edna Carlson by their children. Red Oak bought by a friend of Valley Grove Dedication by Peter McKinnon & Peggy (Hope) McKinnon Red Oak dedicated to the memory of Berit & Haldor Hope great grandparents of Peggy, who were homesteaders in the 1870’s and founding members of the Valley Grove congregation. This grove follows a ridge that drops as it goes southeast. Located about 200 yards south of the cemetery.
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