Sylvia KJØS

1925 - 2019  (93 years)

• Name	Sylvia KJØS
  Birth	7 Oct 1925	North Dakota
  Gender	Female
  Death	20 Sep 2019	Foster County, North Dakota
  Notes	Sylvia B. Kjos, New Rockford, ND was called home September 20, 2019 at Golden Acres Manor, Carrington, ND. Sylvia B. Kjos was born October 7, 1925 in New Rockford, ND to Ole and Anna (Kvien) Kjos. She attended school in New Rockford, graduating in the class of 1947. Sylvia was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church in New Rockford, ND. Sylvia was baptized December 25, 1925, and later confirmed in Christ on May 24, 1942. Sylvia was a devoted follower of the Lord and found peace in his love. After high school, Sylvia worked for Swift and Company for eighteen years. After her employment with Swift, she worked at the Rockford Theatre for a couple of years, and then at Busy Bee for seven years. Sylvia’s interest in photography started when she received a camera for Christmas one year. She had a given talent and soon found herself photographing weddings, anniversaries, family and senior pictures. Her love for photography led to self-employment for twelve years. In 1975, Sylvia won 6th place in a National Photo Contest at Beltsville, Maryland. In 1988, she entered the North Dakota Centennial Juried Art Exhibition in Bismarck. Sylvia received Honorable Mention for her piece she titled “Frosty Morn”. Sylvia went to work at the Senior Citizens Center in New Rockford after her self-employment. In 2013, at the age of 88 she retired from working at the Center, but you could still often find her there. Sylvia leaves her loving memories to be cherished by; nephews, Craig (Robin) Kjos, Fargo, ND; Norris (Becky) Kjos, New Rockford, ND; nieces, Sandra Olund, Fargo, ND; Cynthia Kjos, Detroit Lakes, MN; Candice (Ron) Jarrett, Newhall, IA; and Jeanine Baker, Pleasant Grove, UT; numerous great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and a few great-great-great nieces and nephews. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents; Ole T. Kjos, Anna (Kvien) Kjos; brother, Thomas B. Kjos and sister Marlys A. Kjos; nephew, Ordell T. Kjos; nephew-in-law, Lynn W. Olund; nieces, Renae L. Kjos and Pamela (Kjos) Preminger.
  Person ID	I33965	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	31 Aug 2023

  
  

  Father	Ola Trondsen KJØS,   b. 12 Jul 1888, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway d. 1 Oct 1967, Eddy County, North Dakota (Age 79 years)
  Mother	Anna Olsdatter KVIEN,   b. 11 Apr 1887, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway d. 30 Jan 1978, Eddy County, North Dakota (Age 90 years)
  Family ID	F19060	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart