David Rolland Dahl, son of Anton & Ella Dahl was born in Ada, Minnesota on May 23, 1928. He is listed in the census records of 1930, 1940 and 1950, living in Rockwell township, Norman County, Minnesota.
Doris Irene Barnes was born July 19, 1933, the daughter of Dewey & Violet Barnes of Felton, Minnesota. She is listed in the 1940 and 1950 census records with her parents and siblings, living in Felton Township, Clay County, Minnesota.
David and Doris were married in the Felton Lutheran Church on September 30, 1951. The Minnesota Official Marriage System (MOMS) confirms that date and lists their Marriage Certificate Number as 0044-493 in Clay, County.
They lived and farmed east of Borup, Minnesota, on property that had previously been owned by his father. This 1967 map shows the location of their property in Rockwell Township. Their children were raised at this location.
David died March 21, 2013. Doris died September 16, 2020.
Excerpts from obituaries.
| David Dahl May 23, 1928 – March 21, 2013 David Dahl, 84, of Borup, MN died Thursday, March 21, 2013 in Sanford Health System, Fargo, ND. David Rolland Dahl was born May 23, 1928 the son of Anton and Ella (Rage) Dahl in Ada, MN. As a youngster, he attended Golden Rod Country School, a mile south of his home, for eight years. On September 30, 1951, David was united in marriage to Doris Barnes at the Felton Lutheran Church. The couple made their home across the road from the family farm east of Borup, where they made their living as dairy farmers. Over the years, David was a deacon and Sunday school superintendent of his church, as well as being secretary and a board member of the White Earth Indian Mission. David also was a member Rockwell Township board for many years. David, Doris, and their daughter, Lois, presented a gospel program once a month for the residents at the Halstad Living Center for six years. They also performed at various churches including the whole family singing and playing instruments for several years. David was a man of integrity and loved his home and family dearly, but first and foremost, he loved Jesus Christ. David is survived by his wife of 62 years and eight months, Doris Dahl; 8 children, 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents, a six year old sister, Dorothy Mae Carol and an infant great-grandson, Christian Reece. Funeral Services were held Monday, March 25, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.in Maranatha Free Lutheran Church, Glyndon, MN. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Officiating was Pastor Curt Frankhauser with Anne Manerud serving as organist and Rhonda Rassmuson as trumpeter. Interment was in Jevnaker Lutheran Cemetery, rural Borup at a later date. | Doris “Todd” Dahl, age 87, of Borup, MN, died on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Essentia Health Hospital in Fargo, ND. Doris Irene Barnes was born July 19, 1933 to Dewey and Violet (Flohrs) Barnes, and lovingly became known to many as “Todd.” She attended grade school and graduated from Felton high school in 1951. Doris was united in marriage to David Rolland Dahl on September 30, 1951 in the Felton Lutheran Church. The couple made their home east of Borup, across the road from his home farm, where they continued the tradition of farming and raising dairy cattle. Along with caring for their 8 children, Doris worked side by side with David on the farm. She helped with the chores, pitched bails, and raised chickens. She also canned produce, baked and always had a homecooked meal ready. Doris had strong faith and loved to share the word of Jesus. She asked Jesus into her life as a teenager and kept him close to her heart. She was an active member of Landstad Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday school, VBS and was assistant Sunday school superintendent for several years. Doris and David sang duets in church whenever asked. They dutifully gave a gospel program at the Halstad Nursing Home once a month, for six years. They, along with the whole family, also gave musical programs to different churches with musical instruments. Doris had many hobbies and her hands were never idle. She spent hours knitting, crocheting, quilting, and making fleece blankets given to “First Choice” and to other places where needed. Proudly, some even went to the church’s Alaskan mission. In later years, Doris became active with Maranatha Free Lutheran Church where she continued her passion to serve. Following David’s death in 2013, Doris remained on the farm and stayed very active with her family and friends. She is survived by her children: 5 daughters and 2 sons; 23 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; and one sister-in-law. She is preceded in death by her husband, David; her parents, Dewey and Violet; her brother, Hartzel; and her sister, Beverly (Donnie) Bauers. |