O. Faye Monson

About Faye

Faye Monson, 102, formerly of Bemidji, MN died Monday, July 17, 2023, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Shakopee, MN.

Faye was born in Eagle Bend, MN on November 17, 1920, to Harvey and Bertha (Mullen) Hightshoe. When Faye was six months old, the family moved to a farm near Nebish, MN.

After moving to Bemidji, MN, Faye met and married Carl Monson on November 30, 1944. Faye was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker. Faye was a devoted Christian; she spent countless hours reading the Bible, praising the Lord, and praying for her family and friends. Carl passed away in 2005, three years later she moved to Shakopee. She maintained her independence, even spending a few summers in Bemidji with her niece. In 2020, she moved into the nursing home.

Faye is survived by her daughter, Janice (Kenny) Deplazes, Devils Lake, ND; her sons, Gary (Loxie) Monson, Shakopee, MN; and Wayne (Jeny) Monson, Antigua, Guatemala. She is survived by eleven grandchildren: Bradley (Melandie) Deplazes. Jason (Julie) Deplazes, Carla (Trever) Spokely, Natalie (Brian) McGarvey, Derek Monson, Robert (Lisa) Monson, Brandon (Danielle) Monson, Brittany (Spencer) Moffatt, Joshua (Ada) Monson, Alicia (Jonathan) Farrant, and Andres Monson. Faye was blessed with twenty-nine great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; infant son, Baby Monson; son, Keith Monson; grandson, Kent Monson. Three brothers and three sisters.

Pallbearers will be Faye’s grandsons.

memorial service

Funeral Services for Ollie

July 29, 2023

Cease Family Funeral Home 2807 Irvine Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bemidji, MN.

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Cease Family Funeral Home