Jeanette Clemens

Jeanette O. Clemens, age 87 of Park River, ND passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at the First Care Health Center of Park River.

Jeanette O. Melgaard was born February 28, 1934 in Adams, ND the daughter of the late Julius and Amy (Kringstad) Melgaard. She grew up and attended school in Adams, graduating Salutatorian of her class.  Jeanette was united in marriage to Gilman Clemens on December 8, 1952 in Park River. The couple lived on a farm near Adams until 1966 when they moved into Park River. Jeanette worked as a house keeper in the area and also cleaned the Laundromat. She later worked at the Northside Grocery. Gilman passed away on Dec. 11, 2006.

She is survived by her daughters: Jana Fjeld, Park River, ND; Julie (Harold) Johnston, Grand Forks, ND; grandsons: Ryan and Rory (Leigh) Fjeld, Adam (Nikki), Aaron (Jordana) and Alex Hagen; three great grandchildren: Damon Fjeld, Crease and Sullivan Hagen. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Betty Ann and granddaughter-in-law, Danielle.

Graveside services will be Friday, November 5, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Park River, ND.