Thelma E. Lee, age 95, resident of McVille , ND passed away Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the Nelson County Health System - Hospital in McVille , ND .

Thelma was born May 21, 1912 on the family farm near Sharon , ND the daughter of Halvor & Caroline (Lochsen) Bjoralt. She grew up and was educated in the Finley-Sharon area. Thelma married Owen H. Lee on June 12, 1932 at Northwood , ND . After their marriage they lived in Northwood. They later moved to McVille, where they owned and operated the creamery until 1974. Owen passed away March 29, 2005 . Thelma was very active in the McVille Lutheran Church . She enjoyed golfing and Arabian horses.

Thelma will be missed and remembered by her two daughters, Carol Ann (Ron) Heinemenn of Fayetteville, AR, and Debbie (Bob) Harned of Rapid City, SD. 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, husband Owen, a son Roger Lon Lee in 1983; a grandson, Chad Michael Lee, 2 brothers; Oscar & Louis and 2 sisters; Effie Bakken & Clara Bradstrup.

Funeral services will be Monday, August 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the McVille Lutheran Church , McVille , ND . Interment will be in the McVille Cemetery . Visitation will be Sunday, August 5, 2007 from 4 PM to 7 PM in the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church. Arrangements with the Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home.