Tom and Jan Bergan Evan (’66)
Message from  Kaye L Lystad Kirk (Btno): Fargo, ND

Hi Gary,

It was an interesting Thanksgiving Day for me. My husband and I, along with his family, decided to eat at the Fargo Holiday Inn that day. While standing in the VERY long buffet line I started making polite conversation with a friendly-looking fellow in front of me. As it turned out, his name was Tom Evans who is married to Janet “Jan” (Bergan) and they’re both originally from Dunseith! (They now live in Monticello, Minn.) What a nice surprise to meet someone close to where I was from of Bottineau!

Tom said that he moved away from Dunseith after graduating from DHS in 1966. (Jan graduated that same year.) Also, Tom’s dad, Myron, passed away just two years later in 1968 when Tom was only 20 and his dad was just 48.

(BTW, Tom has a brother, Jim, who still lives on the family farm just north of Dunseith. Jim’s son,  David, now farms with him.)

Coincidentally, I managed to recognize Jan’s maiden name of “Bergan” since my 2nd great uncle, Erick Bjornseth, had married a Bertha Bergan back in 1913. (This was all still very fresh in my memory as we held the Bjornseth-Aasness family reunion just this past summer at Lake Metigoshe.) Jan & I exchanged emails and I’ve been sending her family photos and genealogy info on Erick & Bertha and their family. (Bertha was a sister to Jan’s grandfather, Louis Bergan.)

I was telling Jan what a good-looking couple that Erick and Bertha made, because Bertha was so beautiful and Erick was so handsome. Here is a photo of Erick and Bertha taken around the time of their marriage so readers can judge for themselves

Gary, this is precisely what I love about North Dakota–especially Bottineau County. No matter who you meet, it seems that you will always find someone in common you both know or someone in common to which you’re both related! And meeting Tom & Jan was a real treat. They’re truly lovely people and talking with them really made time fly by while in that buffet line.

Kaye K. Lystad Kirk
Fargo,ND

Gary’s Comments.

What a small world indeed.

What a nice picture too. Very clear. I remember Eric and Bertha very well too. They lived about 3 miles from our place in the hills.  Jacob, his brother and wife Cora lived 1.5 miles west of us. Art, another brother and his wife Emma, live about 4 miles SW of us.  Eric and Bertha passed away in the early 60’s. I was in my mid-teens, so I remember them very well.

Oscar Bergan was Bertha’s youngest brother. He and his wife Sylvia lived about 6 miles east of Lake Metigoshe. Oscar and Sylvia were like family in my growing up years.

Lasrence Hetle (’67) and Larry Orke (’67) Obituaries
Posted by LeaRae Parrill Espe (’67):  Bottineau, ND

Gary, I just wanted to let you know that the class of 67 lost Lawrence Hetle a couple of weeks ago.  The obituary was published in the Turtle Mountain Star and I also found it on the Evans Funeral Home of Carrington site.

We also lost Larry Orke, formerly of Bottineau.  He and his wife Jeannie had moved to Fargo about a year ago.  They were both such community people here in Bottineau.  I understand that he had some type of heart surgery and passed away during recovery. He was 68 , just about 69.

Lawrence Grant Hetle Jr.
October 19, 1948 – Bottineau, ND
November 11, 2018 – Sykeston, ND
VISITATION
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – One Hour Prior to Service
Evans Funeral Home, Carrington
FUNERAL SERVICE
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – 2:00PM
Evans Funeral Home, Carrington
OFFICIATING
Rev. Rick Loewen
MUSIC
Amazing Grace ~ Allen Jackson
Always On My Mind ~ Willie Nelson
Old Rugged Cross ~ Johnny Cash
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Lawrence’s Brothers, Sisters, and Grandchildren
BURIAL
St. Louis Cemetery, Dunseith, ND

Arrangements by
Evans Funeral Home – Carrington & New Rockford, ND
www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com

Lawrence Grant Hetle Jr., was born on October 19, 1948, at Saint Andrews Hospital in Bottineau, ND, to Lawrence and Ruth Hetle. In 1967, Lawrence graduated from Dunseith High School. In 1972, he was united in marriage to Armella Speldrich. Through their marriage, they were blessed with six children. Lawrence passed away on November 11, 2018, peacefully at his home in Sykeston, ND. He is survived by his wife of 46 years. His children: Lori and Randy Guthmiller, Leeds, ND; Larry and Shandel Hetle, Moorhead, MN; Bob and Korena Hetle, Mesa, AZ; Mark Hetle, Mesa, AZ; and Ashley Hetle (Jordan) Carrington, ND. Seven grandchildren: Christa and Mike Davis, Mandan, ND; Jarrett and Lacey Guthmiller, at home in Leeds, ND; Taylor and Jasmine Hetle, at home in Moorhead, MN; Kenadi Hetle, Jamestown, ND; and Hadley Hetle, Carrington, ND. Two brothers: Veryl (Elaine) Hetle, Underwood, ND; Leonard (Beatice) Hetle, Kansas City, MO. Three sisters: Cheryl Uzeta, Deer Creek, MN; Karen Delorme, West Fargo, ND; Pauline Hetle, Dunseith, ND. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews

Lawrence is preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister and brother, an infant son, Joseph, and two brothers-in-law.

Larry Orke

December 19, 1949 – November 27, 2018

Larry Orke, age 68 of Fargo formerly of Bottineau, died Tuesday at a Fargo hospital from complications from open heart surgery.  His funeral will be held on Monday at 10:00 am at the First Lutheran Church in Bottineau.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm with a prayer service at 7:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Burial will be at the Oak Creek Cemetery in Bottineau.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be given to First Lutheran Church in Bottineau, Bottineau County 4-H or to Turtle Mountain Cancer Support.

(Nero Funeral Home – Bottineau)

 
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Minot, ND
Clifford Baker | 1959 – 2018 | Obituary

Clifford Baker, 59  of Dunseith, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his residence. A memorial service will be 10 AM Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church.

 Clifford was born April 11, 1959 the son of the late Alfred and Joann Bercier Baker. He was preceded in death  by his wife Janet Amyotte Baker and niece Cassandra Morin.

 Clifford attended  Dunseith School High and was a retired construction worker.

 He loved playing cards and watching Netflix, talking sports with Derek, going to visit his sister Eunice and nephew Ryan. and just spending time and joking with his family.

 Clifford is survived by his four children, Kelly Baker of Bottineau, Derek Baker of Dunseith, Shauna Laducer of Belcourt, and Blair Wilson of Dunseith and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by nine siblings, Eunice Baker of St. John, Claudia Demery of Dunseith, Kenneth Baker Sr. of Belcourt Charlotte Baker of Dunseith, Dennis Baker, Belcourt, Patty Dupuis of Cloquet, MN, Sandra Morin of Dunseith, Pamela Baker of Cloquet, MN and Debra Baker-Morin of Dunseith, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences to the Baker Family
From Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Gary and Dunseith School Friends,

Sympathy to the Baker Family on the loss of their loved one.

I understand he  also attended Dunseith School.

His sisters, Eunice and Claudia were in many of the  classes as I.

Sincerely,

Vickie M.

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Blog (756) posted on March 29, 2010

Bill Berube’s (69): Obituary
Posted by Eileen Brudwick: Arizona

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William G. ‘Bill’ Berube

 Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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William G. “Bill” Berube, 58, Laramie, died Friday, March 26, 2010, at his home. He was born July 12, 1951, in Santa Paula, Calif., the son of Fortune and Katherine (Keefe) Berube. He began school at St. Sebastian’s Elementary School until the fourth grade, when the family moved to Dunseith, N.D., in 1960. He graduated from high school in 1969. He earned a B.S. degree in elementary education at Mayville State University in 1973 and was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. He earned his master’s degree from North Dakota State University in 1980. He attended the University of Wyoming, where he earned his doctorate degree in 1985, and then he moved to Gillette, returning to Laramie in 1994. At that time, he took a professorship at the University of Wyoming and was able to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award on April 23.

He married Sherilyn Karlstad on Aug. 19, 1977, in Mayville, N.D. He had a love of his family, education, sports and his profound love for the development of the human spirit within all people, especially young children.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Newman Center and a recipient of the Ellbogen Award.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Alice Evans Berube; a brother-in-law, Ronald Reynolds; a step-sister-in-law, Linda Evans Carlson; and a step-nephew, Luke Evans.

He is survived by loving family, including his wife of 32 years, Sherilyn Berube of Laramie; his children, Brooke Y. Berube, Katherine A. Berube and Kelsey A. Berube, all of Laramie and Teri L. Simpson and her husband, Chris, of Chehalis, Wash.; his siblings, Tom Berube, Jim Berube and Cecile Reynolds; step-brothers, Jim Evans and his wife, Cheri, Tom Evans and his wife, Jan, Frank Evans and his wife, LaRae, Mike Evans and his wife, Patty, and Pat Evans; and his three grandchildren, Kennedy, Tanner and Grace Simpson. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Newman Center with the Reverend Fr. Carl Gallinger, celebrant. Interment will follow in Green Hill Cemetery.

A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. today at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to the William Berube Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of the UW College of Education, 1000 University, Dept. 3374, Laramie, WY, 82071.

Services are under the direction Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.

Condolences to the Berube Family from the Rober’t’s:
Posted by Dianne Rober’t Johnson (76): Rolla, ND

Our condolences go out to the Berube families.

Dianne (Rober’t) Johnson
Vikings:
Posted by Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND

Gary and Friends,

I will post this last section of the story and study of the Vikings possible travel to the area. For those who would like to read the entire book, I think it can be bought through the Spectrum office supply store on Main in Bottineau or probably from the bookstore on the Dakota College-Bottineau (School of Forestry) campus. There are many more technical articles and descriptions that may not be of interest to the entire readership here on the blog. It is interesting to those of us with the defective history gene that makes us ponder these ancient things. Thanks Gary!

Dick

Ed Milligan:
Picture posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.

Hi Everyone,

I happened to find this picture of Ed Milligan, which I took in app. 1959. As you can see, I missed the front of the truck. Uff da!! This is the way I remember Mr. Milligan. I attended the Forestry 1957 Winter Quarter-Spring Quarter 1959.

Neola

Message/picture from Randy Kelly (’69): St. Paul, MN

Hi Gary,

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

Thought of you on Thanksgiving. We had invited a cousin and his wife to join us for Thanksgiving dinner and discovered she was from Cebu. We had not met her before. I didn’t probe further but did say a friend from my hometown lived there.

God bless you and your family.

Randy

Follow up reply from Randy:
I will try and find out where her relatives live. I know they are going to Cebu for a couple of weeks in January or February. I will let you know. Small world.

Gary’s comments

Randy’s mother, Naomi, was a Fauske, sister to Elwood and Lydia Fauske LaCroix. Randy was with the class of ’69, but moved to MN where he completed HS. From what I was told, Randy spend a lot of time with the Lacroix’s during his HS days.

Randy Kelly was the mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota from January, 2002 through January, 2006.

In  2006, Randy Kelly was named Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations for the Environmental Protection Agency by President Bush. He served as the liaison to the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. He remained in this position until early 2009.

Because of his position with the White House, In 2007 / 08 when I was gathering Alumni names and contact info, Randy was a hard guy to get in touch with. Following The election of Barack Obama, when Randy was no longer in that position, he contacted me. He didn’t forget. We have never met in person, but we have exchanged a number of email messages. Randy, like all of his Fauske relatives, is a super friendly guy.

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Blog (755) posted on March 28, 2010
Folks,

Bernadette and I got back from our week-end excursion to the northern end of this Island (Cebu) last night. We had a fabulist week-end. There were about 25 of us from here that went up for the house warming of our friends who recently built a 2nd home up there right on the beach. They have 2 1/2 acres with about 400 feet of ocean front property up there. They built a beautiful home on this site. They wined and dined us all week-end of which we did not expect them to do. On Monday they had about 100 folks in attendance for their house blessing followed with a meal, under tent covers, on the beach. They are originally from England. Unlike the beaches down here, they are pure sand up there. From here it takes about 3 hours to get up there. We were a caravan of 6 cars coming back last night.

When we arrived, the lady of the house along with her friend went with us to show us our hotel. On the way over the lady of the house, our friend, says to Bernadette, “Do you know who my friend is?” who was sitting with her in the back seat of our car. Of course Bernadette had to ask because she did not know. Our friend says this is Imelda ILanan. Bernadette took a double take when she heard that. Imelda was a famous actress here in the PI for many years in Bernadette’s growing up days. He daughter, Maricel Laxa Pangilinan, is a current well known actress here in the PI as well. We didn’t say anything to the rest of our friends who Imelda was until Monday. We were hoping something would be said who she was, but there wasn’t. Imelda and her husband Ben are such friendly folks too. On the 3rd day, Monday, we got the conversation going with Imelda along with our friends with who she is. Needless to say, they were quite surprised. I know everyone like me, went home and googled both Imelda and her daughter. It’s a small world.

Gary

Bill Berube (69) Passed away:
From Crystal Fassett Andersen (70): Walhalla, ND.

It is with great sadness and many tears that I regret to inform everyone,that Bill Berube passed on to a better place today. He will be remember many times over and greatly missed by many friends and family. Keep the Berube family in you prayers. God Bless Crystal Fassett Andersen

Posted from Bill Berube’s Carringbridgde site:
Saturday, March 27, 2010 12:27 AM, CDT

Haagenson family info request posted on our Website:
From: Elaine Cuyler Phone: E-mail:

Message:

Hi,

Nice web site – seems like a close community!

I’m looking for descendents of Hans Haagenson, who lived in Dunseith (died 1941). His sister was my great-grandmother, Minnie. We don’t know too much about Minnie’s family since she moved with her husband, Martin Donaldson, to St. Paul, then to Portland, Oregon. Would appreciate if you could put me in touch with any Haagensons from Dunseith, perhaps we are related. Would help me fill out family tree.

Thank you,

Elaine Cuyler (formerly Donaldson) Portland Oregon

Reply from Elaine to Gary

I’m hoping that someone remembers Elvin’s mother and other family members corresponding with my great-grandmother, and perhaps has old letters or photos. I do know that they exchanged letters – that’s how I found that Minnie’s name was Haagenson, was on an old envelope from Dunseith. Minnie’s family photo album was destroyed in a flood, according to a cousin. So we’re hoping that we can find maybe even one photo of Minnie and her husband.

 My sister named her daughter Maren – picked the name off family tree that I put together after researching census records, etc. I believe Maren Haagenson’s grave in Dunseith simply says, “Mother” on it.

 Thanks again,

 Elaine

AOL Converting messages to Zip files:
Message from Duane Woodford (57): Winston Salem, NC

Gary, this is the last message that I received.

Duane

In a message dated 3/26/2010 2:59:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, writes:

[The message and any attached files have been turned into a ZIP attachment. Once downloaded and unzipped, open it with a word processor or text editor for reading.]

Duane,

It appears that AOL is converting email to ZIP files if they are over a certain size. I try to keep the files sizes down with these daily sendings too. The message that got coverted was pretty small being only 388KB. I post all these daily messages on our website as well. http://garystokes.net/default.aspx

Gary

Update from DeAnn Gottbreht: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/deanngottbreht

Last week was a stressful week but it ended with some great news. The results of my PET Scan were negative! Finally a light at the end of the tunnel. It looks like my cancer is pretty much gone and that there isn’t anymore anywhere else in my body. I spent most of the week expecting the worst so when I got my results on Friday I was on top of the world. I also had my latest chemo treatment on Friday and it went well. Only 7 more to go!

Connor is doing well. Up to 6lbs already! He is changing so fast. His face has really filled out and his body is starting to fill out as well. To be released from the NICU he needs to be able to eat all of his feedings from the bottle. He has improved at this but still needs more time. Some days he eats almost every bottle and others he eats about half. It sounds like he will be in the hospital for a couple more weeks. He also has a problem with reflux that the doctors are trying different things to get under control. I don’t want him rushed at all. He wasn’t due until April 23 so if he needs 2 or 3 more weeks in there that is fine with me. I looked forward to when we can finally take him home though!

I hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Art Rude Productions:
Message from Art Rude (71): Bismarck, ND.

Hi,

I just thought I would try let everyone know on my email list, that I am closing down the current artrude.com website. This is the third time, as after a while it gets very cumbersome, and as I am not a professional webpage person, I make mistakes. After a while there are enough things to be redone, it makes more sense to just start over.

Plus, I was paying to much for the previous host. I paid for a commercial package I never used, which was really stupid on my part. I tried it, it didn’t work for me, but then I neglected to drop it or change carriers.

Anyway, I made the switch to Mac, and so now is the time to change everything. Starting to really enjoy the Mac, and many functions are just so much easier, but there is a lot of work to be done, converting files and what not.

At any rate, I hope you enjoy my website, www.artrude.com but it will be gone shortly. A new website will arise out of the ashes in the not too distant future, at the same address.

With the Mac, I wanted to get into better video productions, and so I have started that process. If you go to utube, and type artrudetv, or Art Rude TV, that’s what you will get. And if you check out some of the videos there, you can see the difference in production and quality on the earlier video compared to the new. There is a lot to learn, but I’m having fun with it, and hopefully you will enjoy the videos. I hope to add another every week, and two when I am able.

Enjoy.

Peace and Power,

Art

Thanks for checking out Art Rude Productions,
webpage address: www.artrude.com
and Art Rude TV at: artrudetv on Utube!

Arla Hall (Former Dunseith teacher) & Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Picture from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.

Hi,

This picture was taken at Mrs. Hall’s 90th birthday open house last summer. The open house was held at United Parish Church in Bottineau. Mrs. Fay Benson took this picture. I’ll be sending a picture of Mrs. Hall and several of her former students who were at her open house at the time the picture was taken. I’ve asked a few people for help in identifying two ladies in the picture. When they are identified, I’ll send the picture.

Many of you who receive this picture are also former students of Mrs. Hall. She is doing very well. She’s a little hard of hearing, but otherwise does very well. She still drives. She attended our class of ’57’s 50th reunion in 2007 at the Norway House. She lives in one of the apartments on the east end of Bottineau. Go east from the First National Bank to the last apartment on the street; this is Mrs. Hall’s apartment. Her address is:

829 5th St. E
Bottineau, ND 58318-1463

Mrs. Fay Benson took this picture/the one I’m going to send later. Many thanks to her!

Neola

Dunseith Alumni Reunion Catered Dinner:

Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Bacon/Lettuce Cauliflower Salad, Dinner Roll and Dessert for $10.00 per plate.

Verena has calculated $5.00 per head to cover all miscellaneous expenses. This includes the Facility, Security, decorations, table covers, several cakes, the hiring of a clean up crew the following day, etc

Note: Verena would like the Dinner Payments early to help with her planning.

For those of you desiring the catered meal, please send your payment of $10.00 Plus $5.00 ($15.00 total) per person payable to

Verena Gillis
PO Box, 785
Dunseith, ND 58329
(701) 263-3302 C(701) 378-5167

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

We are celebrating Thanksgiving with a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet dinner at the Radisson Hotel this evening.

Per our/my request, for the Cebu Expats Group,  they agreed to add the Turkey, Glazed ham, Mashed Potatoes/gravy, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry souse, traditional pies, etc. to their nightly buffet this evening.

I currently have 300 Cebu Expat (Foreign) members and their wives/partners signed up to attend this dinner.  In my 10 years organizing these monthly dinners, this will be the largest. “Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner” is the drawing card. Our members discounted cost is $20 US. Regular price is $33. Bottomless Bottled beer, Coke products, assorted juices, Coffee and house tea are included with the price. The Radisson is a 5 star hotel with a 5 star restaurant.

Bernadette is a bit better now, so we have decided to take her tonight. I will have 4 folks along to take care of her, Tata, Mirasol, Novie and Jasmine. She will be well taken care of and looked after.

Gary

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe  Bottineau, ND

Tyler Gunderson | 2018 | Obituary

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Tyler Gunderson

November 12, 2018

Tyler William Gunderson, age 41, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018.

Tyler was born in Kenmare, ND. He lived in Dunseith, ND before moving to Richmond Hill ten years ago. Tyler was a Federal Agent for Homeland Security at Georgia Ports Authority and previously served as a Customs Inspector. He was an avid sportsman and trained in Jiu Jitsu. He was a former T-Ball Coach and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Yankees.

Tyler is survived by his daughter, Mia Gunderson of Richmond Hill, GA; his parents, Steven Gunderson (Beverly) of Clara City, MN, Crystal Andersen (Dale) of Walhalla, ND; his brother, Aaron Gunderson (Sarah) of Fargo, ND; the mother of his daughter, Vanessa Gunderson of Richmond Hill; his step-sons, Dylan Davis of Grand Forks, ND and Christian Davis of Fargo, ND; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dunseith.  Visitation will be Friday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

Vernolle M. Hill (DHS ’58)

Vernolle M. Hill, 80 of Bottineau, ND passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Andrew Health Center. Visitation will Monday, November 26, 2018 at Nero Funeral Home from 4-9pm. Funeral service will be 2pm Tuesday at the funeral home with burial to follow in Oak Creek Cemetery.

(Nero Funeral Home)

Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70)Bottineau, ND

Louise Langston

May 04, 1945 – November 13, 2018

Louise Sharon (Morin) Langston, age 73, of Dunseith, North Dakota passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 13, 2018.

Louise was born May 4, 1945 in Belcourt, ND, the daughter of Moses and Mary (Gunville) Morin. She was raised in Dunseith and attended Marty Indian Mission Boarding School in Marty, South Dakota until ninth grade. Louise graduated from Turtle Mountain Community High School in Belcourt, ND in 1964. In 1965 she graduated from Interstate Business College in Fargo, ND. She worked at the Nekoma Missile Site in Walhalla, ND as the General’s Secretary until 1974. While working in Walhalla she met and married Bill Langston on July 18, 1974 and together they moved to Salesville, Arkansas. In 1978 a son, Michael Paul, was born. Two years later, in 1980, a daughter Robyn Renee Langston Poitra, was born in Arkansas. The family moved to Richland, Washington where they lived for two years. They then moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon where they lived for twelve years. Louise and Bill enjoyed traveling to Reno, Las Vegas and the Pacific coastline. They also enjoyed watching Robyn play softball and spending time as a family.

After Bill’s passing in 2003, Louise and Robyn moved to Dunseith, ND to be close to family. Louise enjoyed spending time with her siblings, daughter Robyn and her grandchildren Langston Dwight and Aubrey Ann Poitra. She also enjoyed her classmates’ reunions and gatherings.

For the past eleven years she enjoyed the companionship of Larry (Chuck) Laducer. They enjoyed traveling, gardening and canning vegetables, playing pinochle with family, going to the casino and watching football.

Louise is survived by her daughter Robyn (DJ) Poitra and grandchildren Langston and Aubrey, sisters, Marie LaFontaine, Ramona Poitra, Marilyn (Tim) Henderson and brother, Paul Morin, loving companion Chuck Laducer, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Paul, husband Bill Langston, sisters: Loretta DeCoteau, Paulette Grundstrom, Barbara Koehler, and brother, Gregory Morin.

A visitation will begin at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at St Michael the Archangel Parish with the rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be November 19, 2018, at 10:00 A.M. in the church

Gary and friends of Dunseith,

            I  am extending sympathy to the family of Louise (Morin) Langston, whose parents,  Moses and Mary (Gunvllle) Morin were longtime residents of  the  Dunseith Community.

            Sincerely,

Vickie Metcalfe

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Blog (756) posted on March 27, 2010

Folks,

Bernadette and I got back from our week-end excursion to the northern end of this Island (Cebu) last night. We had a fabulist week-end. There were about 25 of us from here that went up for the house warming of our friends who recently built a 2nd home up there right on the beach. They have 2 1/2 acres with about 400 feet of ocean front property up there. They built a beautiful home on this site. They wined and dined us all week-end of which we did not expect them to do. On Monday they had about 100 folks in attendance for their house blessing followed with a meal, under tent covers, on the beach. They are originally from England. Unlike the beaches down here, they are pure sand up there. From here it takes about 3 hours to get up there. We were a caravan of 6 cars coming back last night.

When we arrived, the lady of the house along with her friend went with us to show us our hotel. On the way over the lady of the house, our friend, says to Bernadette, “Do you know who my friend is?” who was sitting with her in the back seat of our car. Of course Bernadette had to ask because she did not know. Our friend says this is Imelda ILanan. Bernadette took a double take when she heard that. Imelda was a famous actress here in the PI for many years in Bernadette’s growing up days. He daughter, Maricel Laxa Pangilinan, is a current well known actress here in the PI as well. We didn’t say anything to the rest of our friends who Imelda was until Monday. We were hoping something would be said who she was, but there wasn’t. Imelda and her husband Ben are such friendly folks too. On the 3rd day, Monday, we got the conversation going with Imelda along with our friends with who she is. Needless to say, they were quite surprised. I know everyone like me, went home and googled both Imelda and her daughter. It’s a small world.

Gary

Bill Berube (69) Passed away: From Crystal Fassett Andersen (70): Walhalla, ND.

It is with great sadness and many tears that I regret to inform everyone,that Bill Berube passed on to a better place today. He will be remember many times over and greatly missed by many friends and family. Keep the Berube family in you prayers. God Bless Crystal Fassett Andersen

Haagenson family info request posted on our Website:

From: Elaine Cuyler Phone: E-mail:

Message:

Hi,

Nice web site – seems like a close community!

I’m looking for descendents of Hans Haagenson, who lived in Dunseith (died 1941). His sister was my great-grandmother, Minnie. We don’t know too much about Minnie’s family since she moved with her husband, Martin Donaldson, to St. Paul, then to Portland, Oregon. Would appreciate if you could put me in touch with any Haagensons from Dunseith, perhaps we are related. Would help me fill out family tree.

Thank you,

Elaine Cuyler (formerly Donaldson) Portland Oregon

Reply from Elaine to Gary

I’m hoping that someone remembers Elvin’s mother and other family members corresponding with my great-grandmother, and perhaps has old letters or photos. I do know that they exchanged letters – that’s how I found that Minnie’s name was Haagenson, was on an old envelope from Dunseith. Minnie’s family photo album was destroyed in a flood, according to a cousin. So we’re hoping that we can find maybe even one photo of Minnie and her husband.

My sister named her daughter Maren – picked the name off family tree that I put together after researching census records, etc. I believe Maren Haagenson’s grave in Dunseith simply says, “Mother” on it.

Thanks again,

Elaine

AOL Converting messages to Zip files:
Message from Duane Woodford (57): Winston Salem, NC

Gary, this is the last message that I received.

Duane

In a message dated 3/26/2010 2:59:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, writes:

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Duane,

It appears that AOL is converting email to ZIP files if they are over a certain size. I try to keep the files sizes down with these daily sendings too. The message that got coverted was pretty small being only 388KB. I post all these daily messages on our website as well. http://garystokes.net/default.aspx

Gary

Update from DeAnn Gottbreht: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/deanngottbreht

Last week was a stressful week but it ended with some great news. The results of my PET Scan were negative! Finally a light at the end of the tunnel. It looks like my cancer is pretty much gone and that there isn’t anymore anywhere else in my body. I spent most of the week expecting the worst so when I got my results on Friday I was on top of the world. I also had my latest chemo treatment on Friday and it went well. Only 7 more to go!

Connor is doing well. Up to 6lbs already! He is changing so fast. His face has really filled out and his body is starting to fill out as well. To be released from the NICU he needs to be able to eat all of his feedings from the bottle. He has improved at this but still needs more time. Some days he eats almost every bottle and others he eats about half. It sounds like he will be in the hospital for a couple more weeks. He also has a problem with reflux that the doctors are trying different things to get under control. I don’t want him rushed at all. He wasn’t due until April 23 so if he needs 2 or 3 more weeks in there that is fine with me. I looked forward to when we can finally take him home though!

I hope you all have a Happy Easter!

Art Rude Productions:
Message from Art Rude (71): Bismarck, ND.

Hi,

I just thought I would try let everyone know on my email list, that I am closing down the current artrude.com website. This is the third time, as after a while it gets very cumbersome, and as I am not a professional webpage person, I make mistakes. After a while there are enough things to be redone, it makes more sense to just start over.

Plus, I was paying to much for the previous host. I paid for a commercial package I never used, which was really stupid on my part. I tried it, it didn’t work for me, but then I neglected to drop it or change carriers.

Anyway, I made the switch to Mac, and so now is the time to change everything. Starting to really enjoy the Mac, and many functions are just so much easier, but there is a lot of work to be done, converting files and what not.

At any rate, I hope you enjoy my website, www.artrude.com but it will be gone shortly. A new website will arise out of the ashes in the not too distant future, at the same address.

With the Mac, I wanted to get into better video productions, and so I have started that process. If you go to utube, and type artrudetv, or Art Rude TV, that’s what you will get. And if you check out some of the videos there, you can see the difference in production and quality on the earlier video compared to the new. There is a lot to learn, but I’m having fun with it, and hopefully you will enjoy the videos. I hope to add another every week, and two when I am able.

Enjoy.

Peace and Power,

Art

Thanks for checking out Art Rude Productions,
webpage address: www.artrude.com
and Art Rude TV at: artrudetv on Utube!

Arla Hall (Former Dunseith teacher) & Neola Kofoid Garbe:
Picture from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.

Hi,

This picture was taken at Mrs. Hall’s 90th birthday open house last summer. The open house was held at United Parish Church in Bottineau. Mrs. Fay Benson took this picture. I’ll be sending a picture of Mrs. Hall and several of her former students who were at her open house at the time the picture was taken. I’ve asked a few people for help in identifying two ladies in the picture. When they are identified, I’ll send the picture.

Many of you who receive this picture are also former students of Mrs. Hall. She is doing very well. She’s a little hard of hearing, but otherwise does very well. She still drives. She attended our class of ’57’s 50th reunion in 2007 at the Norway House. She lives in one of the apartments on the east end of Bottineau. Go east from the First National Bank to the last apartment on the street; this is Mrs. Hall’s apartment. Her address is:

829 5th St. E

Bottineau, ND 58318-1463

Mrs. Fay Benson took this picture/the one I’m going to send later. Many thanks to her!

Neola

Dunseith Alumni Reunion Catered Dinner:

Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Bacon/Lettuce Cauliflower Salad, Dinner Roll and Dessert for $10.00 per plate.

Verena has calculated $5.00 per head to cover all miscellaneous expenses. This includes the Facility, Security, decorations, table covers, several cakes, the hiring of a clean up crew the following day, etc

Note: Verena would like the Dinner Payments early to help with her planning.

For those of you desiring the catered meal, please send your payment of $10.00 Plus $5.00 ($15.00 total) per person payable to

Verena Gillis
PO Box, 785
Dunseith, ND 58329

(701) 263-3302 C(701) 378-5167

Stephanie Marie Evans Montgomery (DHS ’71)
Obituary posted by Paula Fassett (’71): Walhalla, ND

STEPHANIE MARIE EVANS MONTGOMERY, 65  WINTER HAVEN – Stephanie Marie Evans Montgomery, 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 12th, 2018 with her daughters by her side at the Heart of Florida. She had battled cancer for 9 long years.  She was born August 17, 1953 to Joseph and Joyce Evans from Dunseith, ND. She came to Florida in 1971 to see the beach and started her new journey. In 1983, Stephanie got married to the late John Montgomery and had 2 daughters. Martae and Stacy Montgomery.  She was always spontaneous when it came to experiencing new things in her life from working at a Dude Ranch, to Editor, and finishing out her Career in printing for over 35 years.  Stephanie was a kind and gentle soul who loved her family deeply. She always enjoyed her coffee, reading books, cross stitch, the beach, and most of all her grandchildren. She had a sharp mind , quick wit, and good sense of humor. Mom / Grandma we will miss you.  Stephanie is survived by her mother Joyce Hagen Evans, father the late Joseph Evans, three brothers (Jeff, Joseph, and Jon ), sister (Laurie Hill ), her two daughters Martae and Stacy Montgomery, 4 grandchildren Kaydence Lee, Brody, Dayla, and Chloe Lynn.  May our Strong-willed woman rest in peace on her next chapter in life. Though our hearts are heavy, our love for you will always grow stronger remembering our thrilling ride together.  The Family will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, October 27 at Winter Haven Worship Center at 11:00 a.m.

Pam Fassett Faust (’65) Sympathy
From Orval Moren:

Hello:  I remember her, I am Orval Moren, pastor at Peace Lutheran 1960-63,

My sympathies,

Orval

Pam Fassett Faust (’65) Sympathy
From Pat Corbin Miller 

So sorry to hear about Pam Fassett.  She was such a beautiful gal

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Blog (755) posted on March 26, 2010

No Blogs for the next three days:

Folks,

This is Friday in the PI. Bernadette and I will be attending a house warming for friends of ours on Monday, on the North end the Island. It’s about 75 miles up there. We will be leaving tomorrow morning, Saturday, with friends of our and returning later Monday evening. I will be sending out the next Blog either Monday evening or Tuesday morning. Please continue to send your email messages. I will catch up when I get home. Gary

 Everette Enno’s (76) birthday Today the 26th: Williston, ND.

Happy Birthday Everette. We are wishing you the happiest birthday ever. Enjoy. Gary

To Vickie Hiatt LaFontaine (73)
Reply from Marlys Hiatt (71): Dunseith, ND

You have many good stories regarding you and Wanda but that one will always be one of my favorites. I can just picture it.

Marlys Hiatt

Vickie, I remember you well as a little girl when you first started to talk and walk. You were so cute and always had to lots to talk about. Gary

Alvin Moe

May 03, 1930 – October 30, 2018

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Alvin Moe, age 88 of Bottineau, died Tuesday in a Minot hospital. His Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bottineau.

Alvin Moe, a son of the late Almer and Bertha Fortun Moe, was born on May 3, 1930 in Bottineau. It was here he was reared and attended school. Following his education, he was married to Janette Hahn on September 24, 1953. They made their home in Bottineau where Alvin was a mechanic and also the owner and operator of Hi-Way Grocery. Following his retirement, they continued to make Bottineau their home.

Alvin was  a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bottineau.

Alvin passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in a Minot hospital.

Alvin is survived by his wife, Janette Hahn Moe of Bottineau; four sons, and their spouses, Terry and Diane Moe of Bottineau, Robert and Jane Moe of Peoria, AZ, Rodney and Sabrina Moe  of West Des Moines, IA, and Gregory and Christine Moe of Peoria, AZ; seven grandchildren, Tracy Gorder of Fargo, Corey Moe of Farmington, MN, Rian Moe of West Des Moines, IA, Aaron Moe of Peoria , AZ, Brandon Moe of Peoria, AZ, Jacob Moe of Peoria, AZ, and Connor Moe of Peoria, AZ; and one brother, Lloyd Moe of Bottineau.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister Bernice Anderson.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.

Friends may sign the online registrar at www.nerofuneralhome.net

Condolences to the Alvin Moe Family
From Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau,ND

Gary and Dunseith friends,

Sincere sympathy to the family of Alvin Moe.

Several of Alvin’s children attended  and graduated Dunseith School.

The Moe’s owned a  business in Dunseith.

Sincerely,

Vickie M.

Don Peltier Question: Dunseith Basket Ball player
From Lee Stickland (’64) Dickinson, ND

Gary,

a gentleman that’s doing a physical therapy on my right shoulder where the rotator cuff was torn ask me about my t-shirt that said Dunseith dragons on it. He said that he recalls A Don Peltier who had a nasty 3-point shot when they played for the state Championship with Underwood years ago. I had to admit to him that I did not know a gentleman by that name as I had been long removed from Dunseith Sports Circles.

Gary, maybe you would have information about this high school player who would now be about 40 years old. My physical therapist has advanced to be a master’s in physical therapy and that would have taken good number of years to acquire, through the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks.

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Blog (753) posted on March 24, 2010
Reply from Don Boardman (60): Bottineau, ND.

You can add my name to the list of coming to the Dunseith reunion.

The picture that you got from Neola of “Just Us” playing at Brentmoor in Minot was taken three days after we had been to the Valley City Winter Show and did a concert there. When Jerry Olson is playing with us we are Hills and Plains Country Gospel. When he is gone in the winter the three of us – Dave Mettler, Tina Bullinger, and myself perform as “Just Us”. We did an hour at the Frozen Fingers festival in Minot in February and we also go to nursing homes, hospital, assisted living facilities, churches and other festivals. We sponsor the International Country Gospel Music Fest at the Peace Gardens the 3rd weekend in August with performers from both Canada and the US. We have a good time performing for people.

Don Boardman (60)

Reply from Aimee Lagerquist (97): Boulder, MT

Hi Gary, Just a quick clarification…my grandma’s full name is Florence Christianson Williams Struck…and yep, she is a sister to Alma and Emma…and numberous others! =) Aimee Lagerquist

Aimee, I really screwed that one up yesterday. I just didn’t bring all my thoughts together when I put that message out. I talked to your Grandmother, Florence Christianson Williams Struck, several times when I was putting class lists together. She is such a nice lady. She is the one that told me she and Orvin Hagen were in the same class in their country school. She requested that I add Orvin to their Class list of 1938 of which I have. Thank you so much for this correction. Gary

Reply from Kim Fassett: Coos Bay, OR.

Wow! That is so cool! To see Grandma, Mom & Dad Fassett ‘out of the blue’ in these old photos – is phenomenal! I just watched one episode of “Who do you think you are” (think that’s what it’s called?) and it’s really inspired me to know more about family history. In fact (Dick J.), watched something on The History Channel (about Jesse James and his stashed treasures) … so that inspired me even more, considering we’re related Who knows what the past will reveal … hopefully all good.

Like (sister) Pam said “THANKS for all you do”.

Kim Fassett – Coos Bay

 Kim, It’s great hearing from you. I understand that you were about 5 years old when your family left Dunseith. I know you have stayed well connected with your many relatives and others from Dunseith over the years. You come from great stock. Gary

Mr. Myron Haugse, previous Superintendent, Passed away:
From Gaillord Peltier (80): Turtle Lake, ND

Good Morning Gary;

I writing to inform everyone that one our previous superintendent’s Mr. Myron Haugse passed away Sunday evening at about 6:30pm. Mr. Haugse worked for the Dunseith School District from 1987 to June 1995. I was a classroom teacher all the years that he was in Dunseith. Mr. Haugse’s wife Marlene is originally from Rugby and have been living in Rugby in the summers. Mr. & Mrs. Haugse have been snowbirds for the last several years and been spending their winter’s in Arizona. Mrs. Haugse is making plans to have a memorial sometime in mid April. I will give updates as Mrs. Haugse informs me with more information.

Thank you Gary;

Gaillord Peltier DHS “Class of 1980“

Gaillord, We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Haugse’s death. I see he was a 1954 High School graduate from Dickinson. He was a young man. Our Condolences are extended to his family with his passing. Gary

’64 1/2 Mustang:
Reply from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.

Gary and Friends,

I would just like to say thanks to Don Lamoureux for providing the interesting history of my ’64 1/2 Mustang. Someday I would really like to see it again just for the memories. Don, I know how hard it is to find original 4 barrel intake manifolds for the 289 cubic inch engines. Few cars were equipped that way and very few intakes exist today. I do happen to have two of them, but that’s after looking constantly for many years. The story of the theft of the old car is something I had never heard about. You are lucky to ever see it again, let alone getting it back mostly complete. That doesn’t happen very often. Thanks Don and Gary!

Dick

Viking Exploration of the Turtle Mountains:
Reply Sharon Zorn Gerdes (62): Windsor, CO

Gary, regarding the Viking history in the Turtle mts. Several years ago John Molberg ( he taught at the Bottineau Forestry) put considerable time and effort into that very subject. He published a booklet with very interesting Viking information. I bought one at the Spectrum in Bottineau. I think their children still have the family cabin up at Metigoshe. They were an awesome family. Thanks, Sharon Zorn Gerdes.

Viking Exploration of the Turtle Mountains:
Reply from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND.

Gary and Friends,

Thanks to Glenda Fauske and my wife Brenda for locating this information. This is from a small book written by John Molberg, a long time professor at the School of Forestry, about the possibility of the Viking exploration of the Turtle Mountains. I will have to send the articles over several days as there are many pages and all are of interest to this subject. Thanks Gary!

Dick

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Bonnie Awalt Houle (56): Becker, MN

Hello Gary,

In looking over the Lutheran Confirmation Picture, I believe the Lady on the far right in the first row, is Betty Lou Poepple. In the second row numbers 5, 6, 7, on your right are Bertha Kraft (Marlene Armentrout’s Sister), Doris Peterson and Mary (Tootsie) Peterson. What a great picture.

Bonnie Awalt Houle (56)

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from David Slyter (70): Fargo, ND.

Gary:

That is Bernard Hiatt next to Freddie.

Dave Slyter (70)

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Murl Watkins Hill (50): Dunseith, ND.

Gary, I think I can get all the names of the Dunseith Lutheran Church Confirmation or probably a new membership group that Rev. C.T. Hanson had.

Back row: Rev. C.T. Hanson, Cliff Halvorson, Albet Halvorson, Darrel Fassett and Lloyd Hills,

3rd row: Bernard Hiatt, Freddie Hiatt, Alma Christianson Halvorson, Emma Christianson Halvorson, Raymond Nerple, Bob Stickland.

2nd row: Jackie Larson, Joy Stickland Peterson, Dorothy Strietzel Fassett, Florence Hiatt Dahl, Dorothy Kraft Schneider, Doris Peterson Williams, Mary Peterson.

1st row: Betty Eurich Nerple, Kate Kraft Fassett, Annie Kraft Hills, Charlotte Hiatt Lang, Dolly Hagen,Betty Lou Poeppel Olson, ?Really enjoy off my screen.

Rev Hanson’s daughter, Clarice graduated with Marlene Molgard, Florence Hiatt, and I in 1950, They left and that is when Rev. O.O. Lovaas came.

Folks,

 We nailed this one. Thanks again for all your input and thank you Fauske’s for sharing. This is fun. We now have another picture, with the correct identities, to add to our archives.

 Note to Carrole Fauske Rude (66), When I saw the gal, 4th from the left in the 2nd row, I could see your look in her eyes. I didn’t think it was your mother, but I was pretty sure it was one of her sisters. Florence, you look great in this picture! Gary

4th Row: Rev C.T. Hanson, Cliff Halvorson, Albert Halvorson, Darrel Fassett and Lloyd Hill.

3rd row: Bernard Hiatt, Freddie Hiatt, Alma Christianson Halvorson, Emma Christianson Halvorson, Raymond Nerpel, Bob Stickland.

2nd row: Jackie Larson, Joy Stickland Peterson, Dorothy Strietzel Fassett, Forence Hiatt Dahl, Dorothy Kraft Schnieder, Doris Peterson Williams, Mary Peterson

1st row: Betty Eurich Nerpel, Kate Kraft Fassett, Annie Kraft Hill, Charlotte Hiatt Lang, Dolly Hagen Marten, and Betty Lou Poepple Olson

Gary Morgan (DHS 1954) Obituary
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (’70):  Bottineau, ND

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Gary Dale Morgan, age 82, of Bismarck, ND died October 28, 2018 at Sanford Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 2, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck.

Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.

Gary (McGee) was born on Leap Year, February 29, 1936, to Kenneth and Marjorie (Watkins) Morgan in Bottineau, ND. He was raised in Dunseith and graduated high school in 1954. He was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity while attending UND, where he received a Bachelor of Education degree in 1958.

On June 9, 1957, Gary was united in marriage to Mary Lou Axtell in Noonan, ND. Before beginning his career with U.S. Customs, he taught and coached for four years in McClusky and Drake, ND. Gary moved his family to Portal, ND in 1963, where he worked as a US Customs Inspector. They moved to Detroit, MI in 1969 for two years before moving back to Portal as Port Director. After 30 years of service with US Customs, Gary retired, and they made their home by the lake in Garrison, ND.

He was involved in the community serving on the Portal City Council, Burke Central School Board, and the Presbyterian Church Board. He enjoyed coaching basketball, football, and track, as well as officiating football. Other passions included reading and history. He enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, traveling, playing softball, watching his children and grandchildren in their sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

Gary is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Bismarck; his five children: Pamela Christianson and her children, Lee (Heather) Christianson, Trisha (Jon) Reis, Morgan (Derek) Hauck, Bismarck, ND, Mark (Sheila) Morgan, Stanley, ND, and their children, Ashley (Kyle) Nichols, Stanley, ND, Brittany (Cody) Uran, Piedmont, SD; Robert Morgan, Mandan, ND and his daughter, Heather (Art) Flores, Cheyenne WY; Stacy (Chad) Willer of Bismarck, ND, and their children, Cory (Emma) Ploof, Columbia, MO, Christopher Wilson, Bismarck, ND, and Caden Willer, Bismarck, ND; Laurel (Josh) Wenger and their daughter, Harper Wenger, Bismarck, ND; sisters-in-law: Gini Morgan, Pelican Rapids, MN and Shana Morgan, Falkirk, ND, and many great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Marjorie Morgan; brothers, Richard and John Morgan; and grandson Camden Willer.

SERVICES

Memorial Service

Friday, November 02, 2018 11:00 AM

Parkway Funeral and Cremation Service 2330 Tyler Parkway Bismarck, North Dakota 58503

Delores Faine (’69) Memories
From Sue (Gary ‘57) Metcalfe: Forsyth, MO

Thank you Gary for sharing this.  I worked with Delores Faine at San Haven and had so much respect for her and how kindhearted she always was.  She loved the residents as well as local kids. In need.

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Blog (752) posted on March 23, 2010

Mustangs:
Reply from Don Lamoureux (75): Bethel, MN

I’m a little behind on the mail. I doubt my mom replyed about your 64 1/2 mustang. It ended up for sale at the Lamoreux Bros. garage. I beleive the story was mom wanted it bad, but dad (Jay) wasn’t about to hand it over, it was for sale. So mom went to the bank, got approved for the loan, and bought it. So it really was hers, not “theirs”. WhenI was a senior, Dad overhauled I “got it”. Great car . It sat at Hank Thorstenson’s (the druggist after Shelvers) for the 4 (5) years I was at school. After graduation, went back to Hanks to get the car. It smelled funny, pulled the back seat out, a mouse nest with mice in it. While I was trying to figure out what to do with them, his black lab took care of the problem with one gulp. Thanks. We put a new battery in it, changed oil, and drove it from there to Wickenburg AZ. Got married down there, and Liz and I drove it back towing a Uhaul to Mpls. Drove it there. Went out to drive it after Memorial weekend, stolen out of the parking lot. We were distraught. Cops found it in Isanti county north of the cities miunus the 4 barrel carb and header. Had to scrounge like hell to find one.

After that mom came up and got it with a friend of hers, and it is restored. Beautiful, and living a rust free life in AZ.

Don Lamoureux (75)

Raymond Burr & Fess Parker:
Reply from Lloyd Awalt (44): Bottineau, ND.

Gary, in reply to Raymond Burr & Fess Parker, they were in Dunseith hunting. I’m not sure where all they hunted. I think it was about late 40s or early 50s. I didn’t meet or see them. Lloyd

Ed Milliagan – Fess Parker:
Reply from Gary Metcalfe (57): Forsyth, MO

More about Ed Milligan….I guess he had an interest in Native American history all right, as he kept the road hot between Bottineau and Belcourt the years I worked at Dale’s. He had a couple of good teachers that I knew of. Old Pat Gourneau at Belcourt forgot more than most people new about Native Americans. Another source that Ed used was an old Dutchman by the of Henry Klebe. More people may have known his son, Egon Klebe. At least I think he was Dutch and he did have a great sense of humor.

Doug Striker and I spent some time locating rocks in the Turtle Mountains to be used at the Peace Garden. We ran into ole Henry one day and he told us he has just buried a couple of wheel barrows of war clubs under an old oak tree. He was tickled to death to think that some young adventurers would find them and say, “there sure must have been a lot of Native Americans around here.” He lived in the Metigoshe area and I think he donated his life’s collection to a museum in Bismarck.

By the way Fess Parker just died last week.

Gary Metcalfe

Reply from Dale Pritchard (63): Leesville, LA

Gary,

Is there Global Warming? You couldn’t prove it by me! I think it’s more like Global Cooling. We got our 4th snowfall of the season yesterday and it didn’t get much above 35 degrees all day. Normal snowfall here is about once every two or three years. I haven’t forgotten what it’s like to be on the receiving end of an abnormal Winter like many of you in the North have experienced this year. The forecast for today is 67 degrees.

Dale Pritchard

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Aimee Lagerquist (97): Boulder, MT

I typically don’t write…but the second tall slim guy in the back is Clifford Halvorson…next to him is Albert (his brother). Directly in front of each of them (the ladies) is Alma Christianson Halvorson and Emma Christianson Halvorson their wives.

Aimee Lagerquist

Aimee,

Alma & Emma Christianson Halvorson would be your Grandmother’s (Florence Christianson Williams) sisters.

Florence Christianson Struck is also a sister to your Grandmother. She is currently living in the Oak Manor Apartments in Bottineau.

Your parents are Lori Williams Lagerquist (75) and Ray Lagerquist (70):

 Aimee, We love hearing from you and everyone else. You mentioned one time that you share these daily messages with your folks. We welcome their comments and contributions too. Thank you so much for sharing. Gary

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Bobbie Slyter (70): Wichita, Kansas

Gary

In the photo from Russell Fauske, I believe that is Clifford Halvorson isn’t it. and in the third row second from the left is my dad Freddie Hiatt, I am not positive but the guy in the third row second from the right isn’t that a Nerpel

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Susan Fassett Martin (65): Spearfish SD

RE: picture–It looks like a church gathering. Front row L to R=Betty Nerpel, Kate Fassett, Dorothy(?) Kraft, Charlotte Lang , ?, Poepple 2nd row–Larson, Cynthia Johnson, Dorothy Fassett, ?,?,?,? Back row–?, Rev Lovaas, Freddie Hiatt, Clifford Halvorson, Alma Halvorson, Halvorson, Halvorson, Darrel Fassett, Raymond Nerpel, ?. Pastor

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Pam Fassett Faust (65): Lilburn, GA

Gary – I’m sure you will get lots of replies to this photo. In the 1st row, second woman from the left is my Grandma Kate Fassett; second row, 3rd from the left is my Mom, Dorothy Fassett; in the back row, 2nd from the right is my Dad, Darrel Fassett. I’m sure Mom or Dad could tell you on what occasion this photo was taken. I haven’t a clue. Thanks again for all you do!

Fauske – Lutheran Confirmation Picture:
Reply from Darrel Fassett (47): Boynton Beach, FL

The group picture in this message is a Lutheran Confirmation group from the mid 50’s. The ones I know are: 1st row-Betty Nerpel, Kate Fassett, Annie Hill, Charlotte Lang, Dolly Hagen ?, and unk. 2nd row-unk, Joy Peterson, Dorothy Fassett, unk., unk., unk., unk.,. 3rd row-unk., Freddie Hiatt, Alma Halvorson, ? Halvorson, Raymond Nerpel, Bob Stickland. 4th Row-unk. Minister, Cliff Halvorson, ? Halvorson, Darrel Fassett and Lloyd Hill. Joy Peterson or Murl Hill could probably name them all. Darrel

Folks, I have labeled this photo with the replies we have gotten so far. We still have a few in question and unknowns. Please reply with any corrections you think should be made. The two gals on the right in the 2nd row have not been identified. Hopefully some of you may have an idea who these gals are. Also please comment on those in question. Is that Bernard or Eldon Hiatt in the 3rd row? We’d like to have the correct identifications of those in this photo for our Achieves. My guess is that this picture was taken in about 1946, give or take a year or two. Gary

4th Row: Rev Lovaas, Cliff Halvorson, Albert Halvorson, Darrel Fassett and Lloyd Hill.

3rd row: Eldon or Bernard Hiatt, Freddie Hiatt, Alma Christianson Halvorson, Emma Christianson Halvorson, Raymond Nerpel, Bob Stickland.

2nd row: Jackie Larson, Joy Stickland Peterson, Dorothy Strietzel Fassett, Dorothy Hiatt Swanson?, Irene Stickland?, ????, ????

1st row: Betty Eurich Nerpel, Kate Fassett, Annie Hill, Charlotte Lang, Dolly Hagen?, and Ella May Poepple Vogsland?