Leona Paulsrud

Leona Paulsrud, 91, of Moorhead, MN, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at BeeHive Homes in Moorhead under the care of HIA Hospice.

Leona Jensen was born on October 14, 1933 in Borup, MN to Jens and Lena (Christianson) Jensen.

She was raised in Borup on the family farm, graduating from Borup High School.

Leona married Stanley Paulsrud in Borup, MN on October 26, 1952. They farmed in Nielsville, MN until 1955, before moving to Silver Bay, MN. In 1960 they moved to Fargo, ND where they made their home and raised their three daughters, Sue, Lyn, and Brenda.

Leona was a wonderful homemaker, and while she took care of their home and daughters, she also took care of babies and young children for Lutheran Social Services. When the girls were in school, she began her work at the VA Hospital in housekeeping, then moved to building management. She was also a union rep during her time there. She worked there for over 20 years until her retirement.

She and Stan traveled to Norway several times, and had many great trips together with their Sons of Norway group. She remained active at the Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge until she moved to Zumbrota, MN to be with Brenda in 2013. She was active at Hope Lutheran Church where she and Stan were charter members, singing in the choir and other various activities.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; her parents; her siblings, and one grandson.

Leona is survived by daughters, Susanne (Paul) Hebert, Hutchinson, MN, Lynette (Tim) Flieth, Moorhead, MN, and Brenda (Bruce) Trevis, Zumbrota, MN; 7 grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025 with a visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at St. Petri Cemetery, Nielsville, MN.

In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to HIA Hospice, Alzheimer's Association, or BeeHive Homes Assisted Living.