Muriel 'Mim' Wersland

Muriel 'Mim' Wersland, age 73, passed away at her home in Stoughton, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, April 23, 2009.   She was born in the Town of Christiana on January 14, 1936, a daughter of Neville and Anna (Dahl) Fosdal.   She grew up in Utica and graduated from Stoughton High School.   She married Iver Wersland on July 7, 1956.   Muriel lived her life for others and her door and heart were always open.   She enjoyed gathering with friends and family, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.   She found joy in the simple things in life, and could have a good time no matter where she was.   She loved music, dancing, hockey, cross country skiing and working as a waitress.   Ever the optimist, she saw the good in people, gave her unconditional love, and never complained.   She is survived by her husband, Iver; children, Bret, Jill (John) Bilhorn, Erica (John) Sundby, and Timm; grandchildren, Bryce Sime, Jared Bilhorn, Cierra & Tyler Wersland, Paul & Jack Sundby, Brigitte Wersland and Nate Severin.   She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Beatrice and Ethel; brother, Roger; and an infant son, Steven.   She will be greatly missed, but leaves us with wonderful memories and lessons learned by her example.   A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the VFW Post #328, 200 Veterans Rd., Stoughton.   There will be a service at 1:00 pm, followed by a casual gathering with food, friendship, and the music she loved.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HospiceCare, Inc., or to the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers.