Inger Owens Obituary (1918 - 2005) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

INGER H. OWENS Inger H. Owens, age 87, of Eau Claire, WI died Thursday, December 29, 2005 at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire. The former Inger Helena Brensdal was born June 14, 1918 in Dunn County, WI one of triplets born to Hans and Hannah (Kjetland) Brensdal. She attended Forest Center Grade School, Dunn County Aggie and Dunn County Normal School. She later earned her Master's Degree in Teaching at U. W. Eau Claire. Her first teaching position after graduating from Normal School was at Birthman School. She later taught at Forest Center and Wauneka schools. Inger married George H. Owens May 30, 1943 in Ottawa, Illinois. When they returned from Illinois they cam back to Spring Brook where for a time they operated the Fall City Store. In 1956 they moved to Eau Claire where they resided the rest of their life. Inger worked at Midelfort Clinic until she retired. Inger and George enjoyed camping for many years and spent several winters in Harlingen, Texas after they retired, which they enjoyed immensely. Inger and George were members of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. After her husband's death in 1991 Inger lived with her daughter Peggy and husband Daniel Holm. Peggy has been Inger's special caregiver, 24/7 these last three years. Inger is survived by: Two daughters, Peggy Holm of Eau Claire JoAnne (Rodney) Gunn of Chippewa Falls Four grandchildren, Mark Grorud, Jody Griffith, Mandy Pohl and Jakki Whittwer 12 great-grandchildren A brother, Ole (Zilpha) Brensdal of Oregon Many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1991; her grandson, Martin Grorud in 2002; her son-in-law, Daniel Holm also in 2002; a sister, Tyra Douglas; a brother, Curtis Brensdal; and an infant triplet brother, Arnold. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Eau Claire, WI with Pastor Paul Oppedahl officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Gardens in the Town of Washington, Eau Claire Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the service on Wednesday.