Violet Mathilda Tjosaas was born January 12, 1915, in New Folden, Minnesota, the daughter of Matthias H. and Johanna (Erickson) Matson. She was baptized and confirmed in New Folden. She grew up in New Folden and after high school graduation, attended the U of M at Morris. In November of 1936, Violet was united in marriage to Hans Tjosaas, a father of seven, at her parent's home in New Folden. They were blessed with six children of their own. After their marriage, the couple farmed south of Benson. Hans passed away in 1964. Violet cared for the children and also worked as an outreach worker with Little Crow Community Council and Fingerhut. She retired in 1976 and moved to Kerkhoven. Violet was active at Six-Mile Grove Church and taught Sunday School. She and the children were members in Riverside Hustlers 4-H Club. Violet was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the Senior Citizens of Kerkhoven. Among the things she enjoyed were sewing, cooking, canning, and entertaining. Violet was called from this life on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Granite Falls Hospital. She attained the age of 97 years, and17 days. Violet is survived by her children: David (Suzanne) Tjosaas of Appleton, Howard (Boni) Tjosaas of Bradenton, FL, Roger (Kathy) Tjosaas of Marshall, Jeanne (Don) Berends of Granite Falls, and Gary (Sara) Tjosaas of Moorhead; her step-children: Victoria Healy of Minneapolis, Homer (Alice) Tjosaas of Benson, Richard (Loretta) Tjosaas of Granite Falls, Eunice (Gerry) Fredricks of Minneapolis, and Lyle (Carol) Tjosaas of Kasson; she was blessed with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; son-in-law, Pat Minor of Minneapolis; and other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her husband Hans; daughter Karen Minor; grandsons, Cary and Kristopher; a step-son, Wesley; a step-daughter Gladys; her parents; two brothers, Melvin and Wallace; and a sister, Evelyn Tjosaas.