Ardis Hovland

As a result of current restrictions on gatherings, we are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here to send your support. Ardis (Weik) Hovland, age 92, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at Riverfront on Main, Pelican Rapids, MN. Ardis Wilma was born June 18, 1928 in Rothsay, MN, to Wilhelm and Alma (Halbakken) Weik. She attended school in Rothsay, graduating from Rothsay High School. Ardis worked at various occupations in Rothsay and Pelican Rapids area. On October 22, 1948 Ardis married Lloyd Hovland in Rothsay, MN. She was a devoted wife and mother supporting her family. Ardis enjoyed sewing, embroidering, collecting thimbles, plates, spoons and bells. She was well-known from miles around for making Rosettes. She was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Auxiliary and a Cub Scout Leader. Ardis is survived by three sons: Larry (Marsha) Hovland, Lonny (Lisa) Hovland, Lyman Hovland; one daughter, Lynette Hovland; two grandchildren: Paula (Nick) Disse, Darren (Ginny) Hovland; six great-grandchildren: Carson, Emma, Alea, Griffin, Lily, and Ole; sisters: Doris Jorgenson, Dorothy Jorgenson, Marcella Johnson, Phyllis (Dennis) Van Wechel; brother Walter (Audrey) Weik; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, brothers: George (Effie) Weik, Marvin (Arlene) Weik; sister Margaret (Richard) Thomas. Please send memorials c/o Ardis Hovland, Larson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 327, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572 Family Graveside Services will be held at a later date and time at Bagstevold Cemetery, Erhard, Clergy: Pastor Brad Soenksen Please keep the Hovland family in your thoughts and prayers.