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April 1, 1929-Oct. 17, 2026
Mesa, Ariz.
Corrine New, 97, Mesa, AZ formerly of Minot, Burlington, and Douglas Bay/Garrison, ND, died Saturday, October 17, 2026 at a group assisted living facility in Mesa, AZ.
Corrine was born April 1, 1929, the daughter of Roy and Johanna Brand, in Logan, ND. She was united in marriage to Frank New on July 30, 1947. They had six children, first three boys, then three girls.
Corrine had a contagious laugh and enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, canning, 4H, Eagles, Burlington Homemakers, bowling leagues, worked for a number of years at Voeller's Furniture as the Secretary, and had owned New General Store in Garrison, ND.
Corrine's numerous hobbies included quilting, sewing and handicrafts. She taught many of her children to sew and quilt. Her favorite saying while shopping with her children was, "We can make that ourselves." Corrine also loved to play cards and games with her children and their families.
Corrine is survived by her children: Jack New, AZ; Dallas (Mary) New, OR; Ronald (Sandee) New, WA; Sharon Williams, CO; Karen New, MN; Sandra (James) Lambert PhD, ND; sister-in-law: Helen New; lifetime best friend: Dorothy Kruse, ND. A plentiful lineage of grand, great and great-great grandchildren.
Corrine was preceded in death by her husband Frank New; sister Georgine (Gene) Welch; brother Ronald Brand; parents Roy and Johanna Brand; son-in-law Tommy Williams III and great grandson Santana Turner.
Graveside Service: A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Minot.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.thomasfamily funeralhome.com.
Published by The Minot Daily News, October 23, 2026.