Elba Harstad

Elba Marie Breed-Harstad, 101, of Apple Valley, CA, and formerly of Crookston, MN, died at her home on June 16, 2014, surrounded by her family. Elba was born in Crookston on May 5, 1913 to Frank and Elsie (Bjorgo) Lerum. She was the oldest of 6 children including siblings: Frances, Leota, Galen, Robert, and Bette Jane.Elba grew up in Crookston and graduated from Central High School in 1933. She was united in marriage to Rolland Breed and they made their home in Crookston, where they raised two daughters, Barbara and Loralee. Rolland operated an auto repair shop and later farmed in the area. After retiring from farming the couple owned the Coast to Coast Store in Crookston. They were devoted members of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Rolland passed away in 1977. In 1984 Elba resumed her high school romance with Lawrence Harstad and they were married in 1985. Elba and Larry enjoyed US and world travel while making their home in California. They were members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Victorville and actively involved with Apple Valley's Thunderbirds Square Dance Club, for which they served as officers for many years. Following Larry's death in 2006, Elba moved to the Rock Spring Retirement Living Center where she remained vibrant until her passing. Elba is lovingly survived by her daughters, Barbara (Ed) Regan and Loralee (Al) Lopez, both of Ridgecrest, CA; a step-son, Jerry (Barb) Harstad; grandsons: Michael Regan, Andrew (Audrey) Lopez, and Ryan (Nike) Lopez; step-granddaughters: Debbie (Mike) Brassier, Tammy (George) Berkner, and Joy Dodd; several great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Lorraine Lerum of Crookston, MN; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to her husbands, Rolland and Larry, Elba was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; step-daughter, Lori Dodd; and granddaughter, Debbie Regan. May God bless Elba's memory. A graveside service for Elba Breed-Harstad will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July, 18, 2014, at the Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston. Elba's funeral service was held in California on June 28th. The family requests memorials be made in her name to your favorite charity. Online registry:



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Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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