Gladys Horn

Gladys Margaret Horn, age 89, of RR 1, Verndale, MN, died Monday, April 7, 2003 at Tri-County Hospital in Wadena, MN. She was born August 13, 1913 in Scotia, Nebraska to Edward and Pauline (Wache) Miller. She married Victor Horn on July 24, 1935 in St. Frederick's parsonage, Verndale; he died December 31, 1994. At the time of his death, they had been married 59 years. Gladys grew up near Chamberlain, South Dakota and graduated from Reliance High School at the age of 16. After graduation, she worked in Deadwood, South Dakota. When her parents moved to Verndale in 1933, she joined them. After her marriage, Gladys and Vic resided on the family farm that Victor's parents purchased in 1913. Gladys continued to live there until September 26, 2002. Most recently, she resided at Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena. Even though she did not ride horses, she was one of the original members of the River Trail Riders Saddle Club. She enjoyed fishing, especially in Canada, music, dancing, crocheting, and gardening. Gladys was known for her beautiful flower gardens that people could view as they drove by her farm. Vic and Gladys retired from farming in 1980. During their retirement, they traveled to Alaska and spent six winters in Arizona. Gladys was active in the Hewitt Senior Citizens and Homemakers Club. Gladys is survived by four children: Patty Pilgrim of Verndale, MN, Ronald (Judy) of Colfax, WI, Thomas (Linnette) of Maple Grove. MN, and Sharon of St. Paul, MN; ten grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; two brothers, Dale Miller, Monterey, CA and Frank Miller, Cedar Rapids, IA; two sisters, Leone Shinabarger, Long Prairie, MN and Rosalie Claseman, Newton, IA. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, three brothers: Harvey, Robert and Myron and one sister, Laverna. The Rev. Cliff Mays officiated at the 11:00 a.m. funeral held Friday, April 11, 2003 at the Verndale United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Verndale with Domian-Anderson Funeral Home, Bertha, in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were her grandsons: Tony Pilgrim, Ted Pilgrim, Joe Pilgrim, Todd Pilgrim, Mark Horn, Michael Horn, and Derek Horn. Honorary pallbearers were her granddaughters: Michelle Van Havermaet, Melanie Gilbert and Melissa Larson; the Mark Wiese Family; Hewitt Senior Citizens.

Gladys Horn

August 13, 1913 - April 7, 2003