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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272042
Title: Mae K. Oss
Date: 5/24/1944-1/22/2026
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Inscription/Marks: 5/24/1944
Summary: Mae Kathryn Oss, 82, of Taylor, ND, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, in the same town where she was born to Clarence and Amanda Oss on May 24, 1944. In accordance with Mae's wishes, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Mae was a woman of brilliance, energy, and warmth. She was baptized and later confirmed at Ridgeway Lutheran Church. She graduated as valedictorian from Taylor High School and built a career in advertising and sales, before retiring in 2006. Mae's drive for excellence was not confined to her professional life; she brought that same vigor and passion to her personal life as well. An avid sports enthusiast, Mae could often be found cheering on her beloved NDSU Bison, the San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Cubs, or the San Antonio Spurs. She lived for the weekends, where she reveled in the thrill of the game. Beyond sports, Mae had a fondness for card games such as pinochle, gin rummy, and cribbage. Many an evening was spent in laughter and friendly competition around the board games with her children and grandchildren. Mae loved being present for her family's triumphs, always making a point to celebrate their achievements. The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of St. Benedictine for their compassionate care of Mae. Mae's love, wit, and vivacious spirit will be missed by all who knew her. She was a beacon of light in the lives of her family and friends. As we remember and celebrate the life of Mae Kathryn Oss, let us take comfort in knowing that her legacy will live on in the hearts of her loved ones and in the many lives she touched throughout her remarkable life. A proud mother and grandmother, Mae's family was her pride and joy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Amanda Oss. She is survived by her sons, Scott and Todd Boutin (Debbie); her daughter, Simone Boutin-Atwood (Gary); and her many grandchildren, Detisha, Christopher, Jacque, Diana, Sarah, Tamara, Shawn, Haven, and Haleigh. She also leaves behind several great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Red ID: FND_I_79537 Image ID: 553543 Image Notes: FND001 272042

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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