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Dec. 24, 1935-Nov. 7, 2026
Minot
Mollie Muus, 90, Minot, ND, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 in a Velva care center.
Mollie was born on December 24, 1935, the only child of William and Violet (Lacey) Bayfield in Great Yarmouth, England. She was raised in a town on the front lines of World War II. She completed her education in Great Yarmouth before emigrating to the United States in 1957. In 1966, she became a U.S. citizen and officially made Minot her home, where she remained for the rest of her life.
On December 13, 1968, Mollie was united in marriage to Donald G. Muus. They made their home in Minot, where Mollie worked as an accountant for Dakota Drug for eight years before becoming Chief Accountant for Ramada Inn (now the Grand Hotel), where she worked for over 30 years prior to retirement. Donald died January 13, 2008. Following his death she continued to reside in Minot.
Mollie had a love for horses and horseback riding. She was a member of the Minot Trail Riders Association and rode horseback throughout North Dakota. She also was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
Mollie is survived by her son, Steven Muus, Minot; cousins, Rod and Margaret Hook and family, England; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard and Bernadette (Bernie) Muus, Minot; and several cousins of the Bayfield family in England.
Mollie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and stepson, Paul Muus.
In accordance with Mollie's wishes, there will not be a memorial service. However, friends may sign a guest register on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 3-5 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Burial: A private family committal service will take place.
Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.
Published by The Minot Daily News, Nov. 10, 2026.