Claris Tharaldson
November 9, 1926 — June 3, 2009
Claris M. Tharaldson, age 82, of Perham, MN, passed peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2009, in the Perham Memorial Nursing Home.
Claris Marie Sanderson was born November 9, 1926. She was married to Ted Tharaldson on November 15, 1947. Claris loved life and playing practical jokes. She was fondly nicknamed “Grandma Teaser” by her grandchildren.
Claris is survived by her husband, Ted; five children, Wanda (Pete) Gentile; Judi (Mike) Hovde; Jan Tharaldson; Phil (Pam) Tharaldson; and Linda Tharaldson; nine grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding Claris in death are her son, Larry; two brothers; and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be sent to the Perham Memorial Nursing Home; 665 3rd St SW, Perham, MN 56573.
A special thank you to staff and friends at the Perham Memorial Nursing Home for their love and care over the past three years.