Bessie Theressa Huso, age 90, resident of Aneta , ND, died Thursday, February 11, 2010 at the Aneta Parkview Health Center in Aneta, ND. Bessie was born January 28, 1920 in Barton, ND, the daughter of Bird and Clara (Fluevog) Saude. She graduated from Barton High School and Jamestown College. She taught high school mathematics and social studies for two years in Kulm, ND. On June 20, 1943 she married Herlof Huso. They made their home south of Aneta in Lenora Township, Griggs County, where they farmed and raised four children. She taught social studies, history, and Latin in Aneta, ND. Herlof died July 18, 1996 and Bessie moved into town.

Bessie was involved with Lenora Homemakers and Civic Club, and was a 4-H leader. She was a member of Sundahl Lutheran Church and held offices in church council and Women of the ELCA. Her pastimes included reading, gardening, quilting, crocheting, crossword puzzles, and traveling with Herlof. She had a great sense of humor and always had time for her grandchildren. She moved into the Aneta Parkview Health Center in September 2008.

Surviving family members include sons, Don (Joan) Huso of Aneta, ND and Rev. Paul (Diane) Huso of Rothsay, MN; daughters, Avis (Paul) McDaniel of Saint Peter, MN and Sandra (David) Elford of Vancouver, WA; six grandchildren, Mark (Samantha) Huso, Scott (Elizabeth) Huso, Dan (Tricia) Huso, Sarah (Ryan) Maddock, Emily (Kris) Kracht, and Erin (DJ) Damberger; eight great grandchildren; brothers, Jason (Bernice) Saude of Rugby, ND, Rev. Victor (Gladys) Saude of Northwood, ND, and Norton Saude of Champlin, MN; sisters, Adella Williams of Murfreesboro, TN, and Florence (David) Tuff of Robbinsdale, MN; sister-in-laws, Alpha Voiles of Aneta, ND, and Faye Huso of Longbeach, CA.

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and infant daughter, Louise.

Funeral services for Bessie will be held Monday, February 15, 2010 at 2:00 PM in the Sundahl Lutheran Church, Aneta, ND. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in the spring at the Trinity Cemetery, rural Sharon, ND. Memorials are preferred to the Aneta Parkview Health Center or Altru Hospice.  Arrangements with the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home of McVille, ND.