Nora Veum, 102, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at Luther Hospital. She was born on October 7, 1901 in Trempealeau County, WI, the daughter of John and Agnes (Johnson) Engum.\r\nNora married Alvin Veum on July 2, 1927 at Bennett Valley Church in Eleva. They were married for 41 years before his death on September 20, 1969.\r\nThey were members of Our Savior's Lutheran Church for over 60 years after leaving the farm and moving to Eau Claire where Alvin was employed at Uniroyal. Nora actively participated at Our Savior's Lutheran in Ladies Aid and circle groups and traveled extensively after Alvin's death.\r\nNora is survived by three daughters; Beverly (Odd) Johnson of Lewiston, Idaho, Joyce (James G.) Smith and Constance (Francis) Boehm of Eau Claire; ten grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.\r\nShe was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Carl and Myron Engum; five sisters, Olga Wold, Lena Vefald, Josie Hestiken, Gunda Olson and Helen Hommen. \r\nFuneral services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Pastor Gary Sahs officiating. Burial will be in Rest Haven Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

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