Sandra “Sandi” Perdaems (born 1948), visits about growing up in a large Stockwell family, moving from a farm to town and memories of her parents—her father’s quiet kindness and her mother’s warmth, work ethic, music, dancing, and hosting. Sandi recalls school experiences and influential teachers, close sibling relationships, Glenice's polio and a traumatic car accident, simple holidays, and the hardship surrounding her father’s illness and death, including her mother supporting the family. She describes working and babysitting in Medora, meeting and marrying Jerry young, raising three children, teaching English and PE for 32 years, and how faith and daily Mass shaped their marriage and family. The conversation highlights family traditions, the impact of community helpers like Dr. Bush, cherished travel memories, and Sandi’s account of being with her mother at her passing.

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In this heartfelt interview, Irene Wolf, 87, shares her journey of growing up on a small farm west of Killdeer, North Dakota, in a large family without electricity, running water, affection, or holiday traditions. Irene left after eighth grade, worked in a Dickinson restaurant, and married George, a cowboy and brand inspector, at 17; they moved often, ranched for 38 years, and were married 69 years. She reflects on losing their infant daughter Jodie to a severe heart defect and their son Rodney at 23 to cardiomyopathy, and on George’s recent death after complications from a ruptured colon, including his final words of love. Irene credits faith, kindness, and contentment, describes “pretend kids” they helped raise, recalls trips like Kodiak Island, Alaska, and shares cherished memories such as George gifting her a large rock.

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Bobby Olstad, 78, visits about her family history and life in and around Medora, North Dakota. She recalls one-room schooling, boarding out in Beach for high school, and early work babysitting, waitressing, and at the Medora amphitheater. Bobby reflects on her time managing the Medora bank before leaving to buy and build an insurance agency for 27 years. She discusses marrying Howard Olstad, raising two children, caregiving for her mother, travel earned through work, loving Elvis and history tours, and valuing commitment, independence, and family.

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