Dorothy Adeline Brakken, 99, formerly of Williston, passed away July 14, 2018 in Sturgis, SD.

Dorothy was born May 3, 1919 in West Valley Township, MN to Abel and Hilma (Olson) Anderson.

She spent her early school years at the West Valley Township country school before going on to graduate from Newfolden High School in Newfolden, MN. After high school Dorothy attended nurse's training at the University North Dakota at Grand Forks.

Dorothy married Rueben Brakken on June 9, 1941 in Thief River Falls, MN. To this union two children were born, Rod and DeAnn.

After Rueben's military service, the young family settled in Williston, ND. Together they raised Rod and DeAnn on the family farm.  Dorothy worked in Williston as a RN well into her 80's.

She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church, The Stoney Creek Homemakers, Sons of Norway, and the Rosemaling Club in Williston.

Dorothy moved to Sturgis, SD in 2018 to be near family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel and Hilma Anderson; husband, Rueben; brothers, Hilmer, Edor, and Vincent; sisters, Inez, Phoebe, and Ruth; and daughter-in-law, Diane Brakken.

Dorothy leaves behind her son, Rod Brakken, Nemo, SD; daughter, DeAnn Brakken, Fargo, ND; grandson, Rick Brakken, Nemo, SD; and sister, Eleanor Becken, Coon Rapids, MN.

Visitation will be held at 7 pm, Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, 112 4th St, Williston.  Funeral service will be at 11 am, Friday, July 20, 2018 at First Lutheran Church, 916 West Main, Williston with Pastor Brian Knutson officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Garden in Williston.