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Ione Harshberger, 91, Minot, died Thursday, September 23, 2021 in a Minot assisted living facility.
Ione Eloise Enga was born March 28, 1930, in Rugby, ND to Edwin and Ina (Engebrit) Enga. She was reared on a farm in Horseshoe Lake Township of Pierce County, attended a rural school and graduated from Rugby High School in 1947. As a young adult she attended Minot Business College where she received specialized secretarial training and taught at a rural Pierce County school for one year (the same school she attended as a child).
Ione was united in marriage to Floyd Harshberger on October 2, 1949, in Rugby. They made their home in Minot for many years and she was employed at Union National Bank and Minot Beverage Company, but her passion was her family. Floyd, who was a longtime Minot contractor, passed away on May 13, 2009.
Ione was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church-Minot, where she was active in a church circle and quilting group. Also, she was active in activities related to her children’s interests.
Ione enjoyed gardening, especially tending to her flowers, and was talented in the kitchen, baking and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed needlework, especially sewing and knitting.
Ione is survived by her children: David (Paulette) Harshberger of Phoenix, Robert (Diana) Harshberger of Fargo, and Mary (Edward) Duchsherer of Minot; grandchildren: Kelly Harshberger, Michael (Kim) Harshberger, Keri Harshberger, Jared (Hannah) Foley, and Ryan (Jessica) Foley; great granddaughters: Brynn and Jenna Harshberger and Henley Foley; sister: Joyce Thompson of Sheridan WY; sister-in-law: Janyce Enga of Rugby and several nephews and cousins.
Ione was preceded in death by her parents, husband, grandson: Christian Robert Harshberger, brother: Clayton Enga and brother-in-law: Donald Thompson.
Celebration of the Life of Ione Harshberger: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot.
Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday, September 28, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are preferred to Bethany Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice.
