Omer Mahlum

March 8, 1921 - October 28, 2008

Omer Ralph Mahlum was born on March 8, 1921 in Hastings, ND, the son of Olaf and Ida (Lasesson) Mahlum. He attended school in Hastings. While living in Hastings, he operated the grocery store and meat market with his father. On October 4, 1941, he was united in marriage to Doris Norberg. He enlisted in the US Navy on May 29, 1944 and served until being honorably discharged on March 12, 1946. He worked various jobs before moving to Valley City in 1954. Doris did on July 30, 1985. He worked as a meter reader for Valley City Municipal Utilities until retiring in the late 1980’s. He spent many years working for South Central Senior Services. As a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Valley City, he was very active as an usher. Being a member of the Elks Club and a Past Exalted Ruler was something Omer was very proud of. He was also a member of the VFW and American Legion. Omer is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ritchie and Sue Mahlum of Littleton, CO; a granddaughter, Michelle (Randy) Meyer of Clarksville, TN; 2 great grandchildren, Cynthia and Matthew; 3 sisters, Phyllis Kosley, Ardith Swanson, and Yvonne (Bob) Cook all of Colorado Springs, CO; and a special friend, Dorothy Thilmony of Valley City. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.