Myrtle Rutherford

October 4, 1916 - June 4, 2010

Myrtle Marjorie Hagseth was born on October 4, 1916 in Robinson, ND, the daughter of Ingvald and Clara (Nilsen) Hagseth. She attended and graduated from the Robinson school. She was confirmed in her faith on June 22, 1930. She married Alfred Legler and they made their home in Mandan, ND and later settled in Valley City, ND. On January 25, 1969, she married Herbert Rutherford at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City. They made their home and farmed near Tower City, ND. After retiring, they enjoyed trips in their motor home and went on many fishing trips. For the past 10 years they have lived in Valley City. They became residents of The Legacy Place in April of 2010. Myrtle was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary for 52 years. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Herbert; son, Marlyn (Helen) Legler of Valley City; daughter, Corrine “Cory” (Tony) Haugen of Minnetonka, MN; daughter-in-law, Jan Legler of Madison, WI; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; step-children, Virginia Benedict of CA, Shirley (Claud) Tugmon of WA, Donna (Dick) Northey of MT, Kathy Rutherford of OR, Ray (Bonnie) Rutherford of MT, and Harley (Jeannie) Rutherford of MT; 9 step grandchildren; and 12 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronnie; 5 brothers; and a step grandson, Mike Northey.