Marian Elizabeth (Clarke) Ouverson Mulder
Marian Ouverson Mulder Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Marian Elizabeth Clarke Ouverson Mulder
Marian Ouverson Mulder was born on May 5, 1923, to Sumner Low Clarke and Millie Bachman Clarke on a farm south of Westbrook, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers, Lester, Kenneth (Thelma), Raymond, and Donald (Betty), Allen Ouverson (1st husband) and Ralph Mulder (2nd husband). Being the only girl, she climbed trees, hunted, ice skated, and played pranks with her brothers. She walked to a country school and later went to high school in Westbrook. She skipped 3rd grade, which she loved to tell us all. Because of that she was able to graduate early and attend college at Bethel in the cities to become a teacher at 19. At that time, she could get a 2-year lifetime teacher’s license. Years later she got her 4-year teaching degree at Mankato. Her first teaching job was in Waseca, MN. Her roommate and fellow teacher were dating someone who had a brother. This is when she met Carlos Allen Ouverson. He was a sailor from Fertile, Iowa and they would later marry on December 12,1943. Marian was a war bride. She took a train to Norfolk, Virginia. It was a
typical love story of that time. She was told that if Allen didn’t come home in 3 days that meant he was shipped off to war and she should go back to Westbrook. Together they had 3 children, Jim Ouverson (Luverne), Judy Harms (Slayton), and Debbie Belmont (California). After farming in Fertile after the war, they moved to a farm near Hadley, MN and farmed until Allen passed. Marian taught country school near Hadley (Leeds Township), then taught in Hadley, and finished her teaching career in Slayton till she retired in 1988. She was known for dressing up every day with heels and jewelry. Her handwriting was impeccable, and she taught hundreds of kids cursive writing. She was honored to be named Teacher of the Year and later Retired Teacher of the Year. She was a dedicated teacher. Her first husband passed in 1991. She had a house built in Slayton and moved into town. She met a nice gentleman form Colorado, Ralph Mulder. They were married in 1996 and had almost 10 years together. He passed in 2006. Marian was able to live in her home until she was 95. She then moved to Maple Lawn in Fulda. Some of Marian’s favorite things were, sewing dresses for her girls, baking apple pie, bread, and desserts. Hospitality was her gift. She loved making meals for missionaries, church friends, and family. She loved her family, church friends, Bible study friends, fellow teachers, and her dogs. It was her prayer that all her kids, grandkids, and great, grands would know and love Jesus. She was a remarkable daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, and great, great grandma who was loved and respected by all. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a child and is now with her heavenly Father.
Survivors include her son, Jim Ouverson (Diana), Misty Aiken (Dale), Marleta Ouverson, Melicia Kehenman (Jesse), Michael Ouverson (Jenn), Chad McClure, Matt McClure (Amanda) plus 11 grandchildren. Daughter, Judy Harms (Steve), Jason Harms (Rebecca), Jesse Harms (Julie), Heidi Cooper (Tony), Isaac Harms (Kirsten), Casey Harms (Ann), Grant Harms (Summer), Graham Harms (Audra) plus 27 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Daughter, Debbie Belmont (Doug), Brea Higby (Rob), Landon Belmont (Sabrina) plus 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton, MN on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. John Nau officiating. Pallbearers are her grandchildren children. Interment is at Slayton Memorial Gardens in Slayton, MN.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the Totzke Funeral Home on Saturday. To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com. Memorials may be directed to the Shetek Baptist Camp.
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