Isabella Ternes, 86, Strasburg, ND died Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at the Linton Hospita. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND with Fr. Leonard Eckroth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2014 at the church where there will be a prayer service at7 p.m. Isabel was born October 16, 1927, the daughter of John Paul and Caroline (Horner) Paul in Linton, ND. She attended country school. Isabel married Oscar Ternes on October 18, 1949 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Krassna, ND. Following their marriage, they farmed west of Strasburg for several years. They retired in 1989 and moved into Strasburg. Isabel was a member of St. Mary's Society and Strasburg Women's Auxiliary. One of Isabel's greatest joys was her children. After the birth of her first child, Terry, and the death of her second child, Matthew, Oscar and Isabel adopted 3 daughters. She loved to spend time with them and their families. She had a kind heart and cherished her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was "mother" to many others, not just those she called her own. Isabel loved to garden and spent countless hours growing the best vegetables, fruits and flowers. She believed in sharing her produce and knowledge with anyone who asked. In farming she found that she had a love for chickens, geese and ducks and shared the bounty with many. Upon moving to town in 1989 Isabel began her quilting career & enjoyed making and sharing them with her family and churches in special need. Isabel also supported a Catholic Mission for children and helped many, through her donations. Isabel is survived by her husband, Oscar, Strasburg, ND, three daughters and two sons-in-law, Kathleen Ternes, Baltimore, MD, Lynette and Steve Gefroh, Strasburg, and Donna and David Doll, New Salem, ND, six grandchildren, Lucas, Sam (Sepideh) & Michael Ternes, Nichelle (Kris) Jefferson, Katie Jo and Krysten Doll, four great grandchildren, Jasmine and Kingston Jefferson, Halley Vetter and Bethanie Ternes, one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ed and Ellen Paul, Pierre, SD and Janice Paul, Linton, ND, three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Lillian and Ron Sullivan, Milwaukee, WI, Luella Reed, Chicago, IL and Bernie and Melvin Zimmer, Sioux Falls, SD. Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Terry and Matthew, three brothers, Leo, Willie and Eugene, and two sisters, Rose Fischer and Alvina Paul..