Pearl T. Alm, 89, was born on June 26, 1923. She passed away on November 24, 2012 at Bethany Homes, Fargo, ND.

Pearl is the daughter of Hjalmer and Hilda (Anderson) Wateland. She was born on the farm in Colfax, ND, and attended school in Davenport, ND. Pearl had 3 brothers and 3 sisters.

Pearl married Ralph E. Alm on June 14, 1947, in Breckenridge, MN. They lived in West Fargo, ND, then moved to Fargo, ND. She is survived by her son, Robert (Debbie) Alm. She has 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph E. Alm; her daughter, Rose (Pat) Gaffney; her parents; and her brothers and sisters.

Pearl will be missed by all her family and loved ones.