Ardelle Marjorie Nordbo peacefully passed away on November 4, 2026 at Bethany on 42nd in Fargo, ND.

Ardelle was born on July 9, 1930 to Grover and Mamie Hansen at home on the family farm in Alice, ND. She attended elementary school at Clifton Township District 50 School in Cass County. She attended high school in Valley City, ND where she lived with Peter and Lena Honess during the school year. She graduated in 1947.

In 1947 and 1948, Ardelle attended Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She then moved to Sacramento, CA where she was employed by the California State Board of Equalization. She returned to Fargo in 1949 and was employed at North Dakota State University at the Office of Independent Study in 1950 and 1951. There she met Marvin Nordbo when he stopped by her office to ask if she would type his term papers - that was the beginning of a beautiful relationship that would last forever.

Ardelle and Marv were married on December 22, 1951 at First Lutheran Church in Fargo, ND. They moved to Hillsboro, ND and then to Bowbells, ND where she was employed by the Burke County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Services Office.

Ardelle and Marv joyously welcomed their son, John in 1962. Ardelle's family made their lives in Fargo and resided on the Northside for over fifty years. Ardelle and Marv enjoyed world travel, seeing such places as Norway, the UK, Egypt and The Holy Land, Hawaii, Alaska, and many trips throughout the US.

After her husband Marv passed away, Ardelle moved to Bethany Retirement Living in Fargo and was a resident until her passing.

Ardelle was an active woman. She was involved in many activities at First Lutheran Church in Fargo. This included Ladies Aid and teaching Sunday School for 13 years.

Ardelle loved to entertain. She was a world-class baker and set a beautiful table. She took pride in her attention to detail and always ensured a great time was had by all.

Ardelle had beautiful penmanship. She never missed a birthday, a thank you note, a newspaper clipping, or a letter about daily life. She enjoyed corresponding so much.

Ardelle is survived by her son, John Nordbo (Deb Fields); grandsons, Ian Nordbo and Aidan Nordbo; sisters, Lucille (Fred) Winkler, and Charlene (Jerrold) Langness; and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She is also survived by her niece, Deneen (James) Gilmour with whom she shared a close relationship and the same birthday.

Ardelle was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Nordbo; father, Grover Hansen; mother Mamie Pommerer; stepfather, John Pommerer; sisters, Bernice (H. Scott) Ruh, Donna Mae (Eugene) Johnson; and brothers, Audber (Grace) Hansen and Harley (Goldie) Hansen.A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 26, 2027, at First Lutheran Church, Fargo, ND, with a visitation at 1:00 PM. The Family invites you to join them in the Great Hall at First Lutheran immediately following the service for snacks, desserts, sharing memories, and a special video presentation.

A private burial service will be held at Riverside Cemetery.

John and Deb want to thank the wonderful caring staff at Bethany Retirement Living. There are too many to list, but we are very grateful for the loving care you provided for Mom. We are also incredibly thankful to Ethos Hospice for the extraordinary care and assistance they provided to Ardelle and our family these last few years. Hannah, Miranda, Allison, and Deb, you hold a special place in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethany Retirement Living in Ardelle's name https://bethanynd.org/contact/donors/ and Ethos Home Healthcare and Hospice https://www.ethoscare.org/donate/. If you are sending a check, please make payable to the above names as written and in the memo line write "in memory or honor of Ardelle Nordbo."

The funeral service will be livestreamed and you will find the link in the future on Hanson- Runsvold's website.