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A Celebration of Gloria's life will be held at a later date in June. In keeping with Gloria's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, ND is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on our Funeral Home website at www.fulkersons.com

Gloria H. Marcy
November 21, 1933 - March 21, 2025

Place of Birth: Appam, ND
Residence: Williston, ND
Age: 91

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Gloria H. Marcy, 91, of Williston, ND passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston, ND.

Gloria (Ulledal) Marcy was born on November 21, 1933 to Evan and Nettie Ulledal in Divide County. She was raised on the family farm attending country school and then graduated with the Class of 1951 from Alamo High School.

She married Loyal Marcy in 1952. After living in Crosby, ND for a few months, they moved to Williston, ND to make this their home.

She worked for many years, always enjoying what she did. She worked for Wiser Loan, American State Bank, Mercy Hospital and the job she retired from, the garden center at Walmart. She liked her flowers, visiting with the customers and she also enjoyed sewing. She made many Easter and Christmas dresses for her daughters and grandchildren and sewed shirts for the boys. On vacations all 5 of her kids had to look alike.

Loyal and Gloria’s 5 children and grandchildren include, Valerie (Jerry) Opsal and their daughter, Jody (Bob) DeChandt; Paulette (Steven) Oster and their children, Benjamin (Brittany) Oster and Olivia (Dustin Njos) Oster; Steven (Sherry) Marcy and their daughters, Harmony (Jerin) Koshy, Amber (Brad) Nichols, Jamie (Brett) Kanzulak; Michele (Patrick) Weber and their daughter, Margaret Weber (Aaron) Thomas; Michael (Kristi) Marcy and their children, Edward Marcy, Sadie (Anthony) Hrab, Brandon Hamer.

Great-grandchildren include Mark and Jacob DeChandt; Alexius Marcy, Oliver and Kade Koshy; Nathan, Lauren, Eden and Nolan Nichols; Blake and Leah Kanzulak; Madelyn Weber; Ezra Marcy; Parker Marcy-Hrab, Morgan Hrab.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Loyal; great-grandson, Thomas DeChandt; parents, Evan and Nettie Ulledal; her brother, Joe Ulledal; 6 sisters, Eleanore Amundson, Ina Swenson, Fern Bleken, Verna Hallgren, Helen Anseth, Mavis Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

Thank You

If you would like to give a memorial for Gloria, please consider donating to CHI Hospice 1301 15th Ave. West Williston, ND 58801 or Williston Senior Center 18 Main Street Williston, ND 58801.

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Jeanne Knudsvig
Mar 23, 2025

My prayers & thoughts are with all of her family & friends. Keep her memories close to your hearts to help you through the days ahead..
Sincere sympathy
Jeanne

Pauline Everson (Williston , North dakota )
Mar 24, 2025

Your mother was a very special lady. She was so fun to be around and so kind. I know you will miss her.

Jacqueline D Schwan (Williston, ND)
Mar 24, 2025

Condolences to to the Marcy family. Gloria will always hold a very special place in my heart. She hired me and helped me get settled into a new community back in the early 90's. She always had a smile and a way about her that made one feel welcome. She is going to be very missed. Prayers to the Marcy family.

Julie Nyquist Treib (Mandan, ND)
Mar 24, 2025

May God bless you all in the coming days! It was a special treat to know your Mom! Such fond memories! She joins the choir of Angels in Heaven.

Pat Hagen (Williston, North Dakota)
Mar 24, 2025

Mike, Kristi and family. I am sad with you all for the passing of your Mother. She was always so friendly and loved to chat whenever I saw her. Lots of great memories I'm sure to make you all smile. God Bless

Larry and Val Nygaard (Mcclusky , ND)
Mar 25, 2025

To the Marcy family, we are sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. We remember her as a great neighbor and loving person.

Kathy Harger
Mar 25, 2025

My thoughts are with the Marcy family. Gloria was an extraordinary person

Susan (Williston , ND)
Mar 25, 2025

Gloria worked at Mercy Hospital when I did back in the late 60’s. We had visits at Bethel; she was headed out for a meal, or a visit in hallway. Seems I have not visited for years!! Time to return. Covid is over….

Mark and Laurie Wrolson (Williston, ND)
Mar 25, 2025

Gloria was such a wonderful lady- We had so many enjoyable and laughable visits with her when she was at Bethel Home , Her sense of humor made her so fun to be around - Cherish all of her beautiful memories. Your all in our thoughts and prayers

Steve Helstad (Grand Forks, N.D)
Mar 25, 2025

Sorry to hear of Gloria's passing R.I.P. Gloria

Harvey & Pat Lee (Williston , North Dakota )
Mar 26, 2025

Family of Gloria: May you all feel the peace and love of the Lord. Your mom was a special lady and neighbor. Always with a smart remark and a smile. Love and prayers to you all

Karen Richardson
Mar 26, 2025

To all of Gloria’s family and friends! So sorry for your loss! Your mom was a sweetheart, also a hoot! Meet her threw my sister Lois, enjoyed visiting Gloria at the garden center and later when my mom was in Bethel! Treasure your memories I know there is a lot! Bless you all!

Loyal&Shirley Larson (Grenora, ND)
Mar 26, 2025

Paulette, Valerie, our sympathy, and our prayers are with you and your family as you journey through the loss of your mother.

Duane and Kathy Binde (Williston , ND)
Mar 26, 2025

Gloria was one of the first people I met at Mercy Hospital. She was in HR and I remember her interviewing me as a perspective employee. I always had a lot of respect for her. Our prayers surround each of you, and may your memories provide much comfort. God bless, Duane and Kathy Binde

Crystal Hanson (Williston, ND)
Mar 26, 2025

Thinking of Gloria's family as you mourn the loss of your precious loved one. Gloria was a gem and I always felt loved being around her.

Bonnie Cunningham (Williston, ND)
Mar 26, 2025

I'm sorry to hear of Gloria's passing, but she is at peace. I met Gloria as a very young girl and have just loved her from that moment. She has a very special place in my heart and I will miss that gal so much. Keeping you all in my prayers at this time. RIP my Friend, RIP

Bonnie Kolden (Bismarck )
Mar 26, 2025

Val and Paulette,
Cherish your memories. Your mom is now in heaven rejoicing with family and friends.

Sandy Winter (Williston , ND)
Mar 26, 2025

Gloria was one of a kind. Always friendly and fun to be around. She said like it was.! Cherish the memories. God bless you all in this difficult time.so sorry for your loss.

Janell Sailer (Williston, ND)
Mar 27, 2025

Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. She truly had good work ethics as was so apparent in her work at Walmart. She was so friendly and knowledgeable about the plants I bought. She truly was a gem

Val Gorder Trumpower
Mar 29, 2025

So sorry to hear of Gloria's passing. She and my sister, Vikki, have been friends up at Bethel for years. It was always so fun to visit with her, and you never knew what she was up to. She will be missed.

Connie Egge (Epping, ND)
Mar 29, 2025

My sincerest sympathy to Gloria's family. What a great loss for you all. Gloria -- when I worked yesterday and walked by your apt -- I instantly smiled. I thought of the laughs -- the tears -- the

prayers we shared during our visits. I will miss you and these times..I know you are resting peacefully now and visiting with all your Appam and Alamo family and friends. What a GREAT TIME!! When my day comes to leave this earth -- I pray we meet again at the Walmart Garden Center in heaven -- the place our friendship started. Again -- my deepest sympathy to the Marcy family.. A friend ALWAYS ---

Zona Bjornson (Williston , N D )
Mar 30, 2025

Your mom always had a special smile for me, as I’m sure you all received, we accidentally snuck her out one night and took her and a couple other characters out gambling. I think our connection grew even more after that my thoughts and prayers go out to you all. your mom will be deeply missed. our love Rick and Zona

Kim Blotsky
Mar 31, 2025

Loved your mom, she will be missed by many!! I have some great memories from back in the day working with her in HR at the hospital!

Candess Grindeland (Williston , ND)
Mar 31, 2025

My deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked with Gloria at Walmart for many years. I always loved going into the breakroom to find her there. She was so fun and always good for a laugh. Rest peacefully Gloria.

Chaplain Yusuf Imam (Williston, North Dakota)
Apr 1, 2025

It was a great pleasure getting to know her. Ever happy and always making one smile. I'm glad to be your Chaplain during the last moments of life. Wonderful soul. CHI Health at Home/Hospice

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