Oma Mae Calkins Hebert , 84, of Larimore, ND, went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Vibra Hospital in Fargo, ND from complications related to vascular disease.

Oma was born November 10, 1939 in the Garden Community, rural Watford City, ND. She was the daughter of Asy W. and Gladys (Maloney) Calkins. Oma was number 8 of 14 children. She grew up on the family farm east of Watford and attended primary school at Divide School north of Watford City, completing 8th grade.

On August 5, 1965, she married Paul M. Hebert in Grand Forks, ND. Together they raised 6 children. She was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church where she was part of many activities within the parish. Oma enjoyed playing cards, darts, and family gatherings. Oma was an avid bowler taking home too many trophies and pins to count. Oma was a proud lifetime member of the Ted Valerious Legion Auxiliary Unit 97 holding the office of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, chaplain.

Oma had many jobs in her lifetime. Upon moving to Larimore, she worked at Elk Valley Potato. She contracted as a custodian for several businesses in Larimore as well as the Larimore Rest Area. In the winter, she was often one of the first people out moving snow. Her favorite job by far was bartending for the Larimore Legion and the Larimore Imp.

Survivors include her daughters: Catharine Burley of Hillsboro, ND and Anita (Orion) Sanda of Northwood, ND; and sons: Wallace Hebert of Mesa, AZ, Paul B. Hebert of Larimore, ND, Wayde (Monica) Hebert of Lowell, IN and Layne Hebert of Pampa, TX; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters: Madeline Miller of Watford City, Frankie Paslay of Glendive, MT, MaryAnn (Dan) Jay of Gilbert, AZ; brothers: Everette (Lonnie) Calkins of Riverton, WY and Arnie (Patty) Calkins of Belfield, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents; her devoted husband in 2011; half-sister: Beulah Cundiff; sisters: Jessie Mikkelson, Donna Walker Olson, Etheleen Knight, and Connie Reimann; brothers: Wallace, Darwin, Lloyd, and Eugene Calkins; granddaughter: Brandi; and great-granddaughter: Danica.

Celebration of the Life of Oma Hebert will be held at the Larimore Senior Center on Sunday, November 10, 2024 from 2:00-4:00PM.

Private family burial will be at Garden Lutheran Cemetery in rural Watford City.