Fay Dahl, our beautiful, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, 90, gained her angel wings on March 6, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital with her loving family by her side. Fay was very fortunate to be able to stay in her own home until close to her death. This was due to her youngest daughter, Candy, coming back to Glasgow 8 years ago to stay with her and give her help when she needed it. Under Candy’s loving care, she was able to stay in her home that long.
Fay was born November 1, 1933, in Enderlin, North Dakota to Marvin and Olga (Helland) Lindemann. She was baptized on May 26, 1934, by Pastor Lutness in the Lutheran church in Enderlin, North Dakota.
She married Norman Dahl in February of 1953 in Fargo, North Dakota. They were married for 49 wonderful years. The family had lived in Enderlin, Harvey, North Dakota, and Langdon North Dakota, before coming to Glasgow in 1964. She worked for Red Owl Stores in Enderlin, North Dakota for five years and for Gordon’s Foods for 36 years. She also worked for Eugene’s for two years. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1965. She was also a life member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Her family and grandchildren were very important to her, as well as her daycare kids. In their retirement years, Fay and Norm enjoyed making trips to visit their grandchildren, which took them to Great Falls, Colorado, Kalispell, and Arizona.
Fay enjoyed gardening, her flowers, going to church, visiting, cooking, and baking (which she was excellent at). Her homemade bread, buns, and lefse were the absolute best!
Preceding Fay in death are her parents, Olga and Marvin Lindemann; husband, Norman “Bawky/Stovepipe”; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Hans and Rose Dahl; infant daughter, Judy Dahl; daughter, Cheryl Melikian; grandson, Jason Dahl; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Dahl; sister, Donna Rae Scheie; brother, Duane Lindemann and many special family members and friends.
Survivors are her son Keith “Frog” Dahl, of Glasgow, son-in-law George Melikian, of Apache Junction, Arizona, son Duane “Snuff” (Jody) Dahl, of Glasgow, daughter Linda (Dennis) Gay, of Glendive, and daughter Candy Dahl, of Glasgow; sister, Janet Lowe, of Newcastle, California; grandchildren: Leta Dahl Godwin, Joshua Melikian, Matthew Melikian, Kathryn Barnfather, Patrick Gay, Spencer Gay, Tanner Gay, Alison Moyer, Cassidy Thompson, Jordyn Greene, Hunter Thorson and Tiahna Bell. Fay has twelve great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. A special mention as well of Rae Lynn Komrosky Harris, of whom Fay was a very proud and loving Godmother.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Bell Mortuary, 701 2nd Avenue South, Glasgow, Montana from 5 – 7:00 p.m.
Funeral service will be Friday, March 15, 2024 at First Lutheran Church, 621 2nd Avenue North, Glasgow, Montana at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating and a private family burial to follow at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A reception will be held at 12:30 at the VFW Post 3107, 1222 US Hwy 2, Glasgow, Montana. Condolences can be sent to 30 Parkview Pl, Glasgow, MT 59230. Online condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday March 15, 2024
First Lutheran Church
621 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:30 p.m.
Friday March 15, 2024
VFW Post #3107
122 US Highway 2
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday March 14, 2024
Bell Mortuary
701 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday March 15, 2024
First Lutheran Church
621 Second Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Reception
12:30 p.m.
Friday March 15, 2024
VFW Post #3107
122 US Highway 2
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Gus and Clare mark says
Fay was absolutely one of my favorite aunts, she was always kind and fun! I will always remember her kind smile and loving heart!
Terry and Muriel Burt says
Fay was a wonderful co-worker of mine for many years at Gordon’s. She always greeted you with a warm smile every morning. Deepest sympathy to all the Dahl family.
Jeanne Liebelt says
Sorry to hear about Fay’s passing, but happy she is once again with Norm and heavenly family. I was happy to have known her, always with a smile. My condolences to the family. RIP Fay.
Roger and Carla Hunsley says
Fay was such a nice, pleasant lady. We met her at church and missed seeing her. Our kindest thoughts and prayers to her family.
Roger and Carla Hunsley and family
Tamara Jane Teitelbaum. (Hillbilly) says
Fay, such a rich and fulfilling part of my early life into adulthood. So caring and compassionate, loving kids and people. Always smiling, giving your all for all us kids. You made my life so happy and magical. I will always keep your beautiful spirit and presence with me…. Always. Beautiful funeral service. I wish I could be there to give you all a big hug…Linda,, Candy , Snuffy, and Keith. I am there in heart. I love you all and the memories I have I am so thankful for. Fay was probably the most loving person I know. I wish I was able to eat some of her lefse…. She was an amazing woman… ❤️
Nancy Lierow says
Dear family of Fay Dahl . . .
I feel blessed for having known Fay. She was such a sweet and loving lady with her natural way of treating everyone with love and kindness. I know she is happy now being united with her late husband, Norm and her sweet and crazy daughter, Cheryl. You will be missed Fay by the rest of your family, friends and relatives. Rest in peace Fay. 😇🙏🏼
Ginny Beaudoin says
I’m so sad to read of Fay’s passing! I worked with her at Gordon’s Foods. She was an asset to that store!. So friendly and fun to be around. She and Cheryl, both friends of mine, I hope they are together. I can hear them bot in conversation and laughs! It was so good to know you Fay! My sincerest condolences to the family!