Mabel Knutson

Mabel Knutson, 89, Tuttle, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006, of heart failure at Medcenter One Hospital in Bismarck. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, November 6, at English Lutheran Church in Tuttle with Pastor Val Kinlan officiating. Burial will be at Tuttle Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 - 9:00 PM at Eastgate Funeral Service in Bismarck where a prayer service will be held at 4:00 PM. Mabel Seaberg, the daughter of John and Adah Posey Seaberg, was born on October 30, 1917, south of Heaton, North Dakota. She attended school in the Robinson-Tuttle area. On February 17, 1937, Mabel married Calvin Knutson and they made their home in Clear Lake Township. They owned and operated a service station which was located at the corner of Highways 3 and 36. In 1942, they bought their first quarter of land, 1/2 mile south of their station. Mabel and Calvin worked side by side, sharing all of the farm work. They were constant companions; where one was the other was not far behind. They farmed the land and lived there for 60 years, until they moved into Tuttle. Mabel taught rural school from 1951 to 1957. She cooked for several years at the Tuttle School and cafes in the area. She and Calvin owned and operated the Hometown Cafe in Robinson from 1967-1974. She was a member of the English Lutheran Church and the North Dakota Kidder Farmerettes Homemakers Club. Visiting with friends and family was very dear to Mabel. You could count on Mabel for a cup of coffee and a great meal when you came to visit at her house. Whether she was cooking for two or a family reunion, she was at home in the kitchen. She loved sewing and doing all kinds of crafts and handiwork, especially making afghans for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they graduated from high school, her girls and their spouses, and many other loved ones. One of Mabel's favorite ways to spend time was working in her garden and yard. Mabel will be forever missed and loved by those who survive her, including two daughters, JoAnn Adam Stein of Billings, Montana, and Lila Clyde Bush of Bismarck; five grandchildren, Audie Diana Stein of Billings, Randie Stein of West Fargo, Pete Toni Stein of Billings, Steve Karen Bush of West Fargo, and Kelli Bush of Bismarck; nine great-grandchildren, Matthew Cassie Stein, Justin Stein, Luke Stein, all currently serving in the military, Neal Stein, Katie Blaine Roedocker, Kevin Stein, Steve Bush Jr., Matthew Bush, and Mark Bush; two great-grandchildren, Haley and Tristan Roedocker; one brother-in-law, Jerry Longmuir of Bismarck; two nephews, John Cheri Longmuir and Monty Dorothy Longmuir; her cousins; and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her parents; her husband, Calvin; her sister, Mary Longmuir; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Mabel Knutson

October 30, 1917 - November 1, 2006