Dick & Brenda Johnson and Ron Hett perform at the Good Sam
Posting from Sharon Zorn Gerdes (’62): Windsor, CO
I just returned from a trip to Bottineau where I moved my mom from Oak Manor ( following cervical laminectomy on five vertebrae) to long term care at the hospital. While she was in rehab at Good Sam we had the pleasure of hearing Dick and Brenda Johnson and Ron Hett and his wife give a performance. Well it was just wonderful music – I had forgotten that Dick had such an excellent voice. Their choice of music was perfect, their talent superb, and it was so much appreciated by the patients there. Their daily lives can become so routine and slow- and when they are entertained by kind talented people like this, it makes their world brighter and better. I just wanted to say thank you for taking your time and talent and sharing it with so many. It gives them a better day today and leaves great memories in their minds. Sharon Zorn Gerdes
Ron Hett Dick and Brenda Johnson
Aime Vandal’s obituary
Posted by Jeff Cote: Morehead, MN
Gary,
some of your friends already know this but I’m forwarding this obit for Aime Vandal. He was one of my dads best friends.
Thanks Jeff.
Aime Vandal | 1939 – 2016 | Obituary
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Aime Vandal
Born: March 21, 1939
Died: May 30, 2016
AIME VANDAL
Aime Vandal, age 77 of Bottineau, died Monday, May 30, 2016 in the Bottineau hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Marks Catholic Church with the Burial following the service at the Oak Creek Cemetery in Bottineau. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the Nero Funeral Home. Father Michael will be leading a Rosary service at 7:00 PM in the Funeral Home.
Aime Vandal, a son of Leonard and Estelle (Nordin) Vandal, was born on March 21, 1939 and lived in Lordsburg Township, Bottineau County. Graduating from Notre Dame School in Willow City. On April 16, 1963 he was married to Gladys Brown in Rolla. They began farming in Lordsburg Township, also working at the Bottineau Public School as a Bus mechanic, driver and a grounds keeper. In 1984 they moved into Bottineau. Aime retired in 2006 and they have continued to make Bottineau their home.
He was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church of Bottineau. Aime was active in the Bottineau Knights of Columbus and was on the Overly Elevator Board for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and helping his family and friends with projects.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys of Bottineau; sons, Daniel Vandal of Billings, MT and Bill (Melissa) Vandal of Champlin, MN; daughters, Stephanie (Ron) Mehrer of Bismarck, Kris (Todd) Handeland of Bottineau, Stacy (Brian) Wright of Bremerton, WA, Andrea (Pat) Fox of Palermo, ND and Mara (Jason) Wagner of Devils Lake; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Rose Marie Ormberg, Cecilia Vandal, Marguerite Ault, Helen Evans, Alice Leonard and Grace Woodford; brothers, Norman Vandal and Michael Vandal.
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Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Raymond Azure | 1931 – 2016 | Obituary
Born: December 03, 1931
Died: June 06, 2016
RAYMOND AZURE
Raymond Azure, age 84 of Dunseith, died Monday, June 6, 2016 in a Belcourt hospital. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church of Belcourt. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A wake will be held on Sunday, beginning at 4:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. in the church.
Raymond, a son of Alphonse and Rose (LaFountain) Azure, was born on December 3, 1931 at Belcourt. He attended Greatwalker School during his first six years of school and then stayed at home to help his large family on their farmstead northeast of Dunseith. He remained at home until he entered the U.S. Army in 1953 and he received an honorable discharge in 1955. He returned home after the service and then married Marie Morin. From this marriage they had six children: Arlene (Leslie) Allery of Bismarck, Raymond Lee Azure, Dunseith, Rosie Henry, Dunseith, Connie (Dan) Eman, Dunseith, Randy (Rhonda) Azure, Dunseith and Michelle Azure (deceased) This marriage later ended in divorce.
He met Barbara Lafountain in 1977 and on September 21, 1979, they were united in marriage. From this marriage, Raymond gained three other wonderful children: Bonita (Mike) Malaterre, Jackie (Ron) LaFountain, and Richard (Adele) LaFountain. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had 28 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
Ray began his business career as a cement finisher early in his life and he was good at it. He taught his 3 boys his way of life and that included Lee, Randy and Richard. He was very proud they all learned his line of work and they too went on to make a good living as cement finishers and one became a very successful businessman. After many years in this business, he decided to retire to stay home and enjoy his later years. He loved going to the Casino, playing cards and just spending time visiting his grandchildren. Family gatherings were his favorite time because he just loved to visit and tell stories of his younger years.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara Azure, his children, Arlene, Raymond, Rosie, Connie, Randy, Bonita, Jackie, and Richard, one sister, Dorothy Page, 2 brothers, Albert and Damian, and 1 sister-in-law, Delores Azure. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Alphonse and Rose Azure, his daughter, Michelle Azure, his sister Teresa, his brothers, Peter and Francis Azure of St. John, and sisters-in-law, Martha and Theresa Azure, and brother-in-law, Mike Page and granddaughter, Kayli Marie LaFountain.
Raymond’s family would like to thank everyone for their kind and comforting words, their generous donations of food and help they have given them during this last week. The many people who came to the hospital to visit Raymond especially during this last week. Father Dennis for being there for us and all of the hospital staff who were so kind and thoughtful, and who gave Raymond such good care while he was in the hospital. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU.
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Blog (466) posted on May 22, 2009
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Question – Amos & Annie Hiatt:
Folks, When I was talking to Harvey Hiatt yesterday, he was telling me how his grandparents, Amos & Annie Hiatt, loaded up their belongings and headed west. He said his grandmother, much to his grandfathers disgust, loaded a whole bunch of home made canned goods for that trip too. He wasn’t sure of the year that they went west, but I think it was in the early 50’s. They moved to Medford, OR. My question is, where did Amos and Annie live when they were in ND? I know they lived in the Ackworth community, but I’m not sure where. Amos purchased the Stokes place from my Grandmother. Little Willie Hiatt, Harvey’s dad, owned the Stokes place in later years. He later sold it to the Fauske’s who currently own it.
Harvey also said that Amos Jr., son of Henry Hiatt, was known as Little Amos just like his dad was known as Little Willie. These guys were given these names so as not to be confused with their uncles with the same name living in the same community.
Harvey also mentioned that he checked the Rolette County courthouse records for land that Harmen Hiatt, his great grandfather, may have owned and discovered that he never owned any property. He raised his family in a two story log house that was located about 50′ east of our house across the road from the Ackworth cemetery. I’m not sure who owned the property at that time. In later years the Stokes’ owned it.
Gary
Reply from Claudette McLeod (80): Belcourt, ND
Reply from Cheryl Larson Dakin (71): BEDFORD, TX
Bev…what a beautiful picture of your mom!
Cheryl D.
Reply from Aggie Casavant (69) Fort Mill, SC
Hi Gary,Thank you so much for giving the people who’s lives were so touched by Don Johnson, to share thoughts and memories. Due to my busy schedule, and having the day off today, this morning was the first time that I really got to sit down with a good cup of coffee, and read all the messages that people wrote of their memories of Don &Bernice…What a joy and a blessing to sit and read all the different stories. I especially enjoyed Bill Hosmer’s, and Paulette LaCroix’s. I found Bill Hosmer’s so interesting, giving insight to Don and Bernice as high school kids like we were. You know how it was when you were young, and you never really gave much thought that your parents or teachers, were once kids too….Like they just dropped out of the sky as grown ups, sent here for the sole purpose to be our parents and teachers…Ain’t life crazy??? I know the word ain’t would not be acceptable to use if Ms Foss was reading it, but I guess I just lived in the south too long. Anyway Paulette, I loved the mixture of sentimental memories and humor ; and especially Mr. Johnson giving recognition, and appreciation, and would always leave you feeling, that you were the most important kid in the world…I would go as far as to say, that any of my success or accomplishments in life are directly as a result of the impact Don Johnson had on my life, and I would go as far as to say many of my brothers and sisters would agree. That’s why I remind teachers every chance I get, what an opportunity they have to change a kids life completely for the better. So Gary, I hope if there’s anymore stories out there of Don & Bernice that people send them in. Thanks Gary
From Allen Richard (65): Midland, MI
I just got a call form a guy that said that because of my good standing with a particular visa card, they wanted to give me a $125.00 gas card. They had the last four numbers of my card and called me at my office. They wanted to verify the other 12 numbers of the card.
Well I was born at night, but not last night.
They also called me at my office, a number that my card company does not have.
You might want to pass this on.
Allen
Picture from Bev Morinville Azure (72):
GARY, This is St Ann’s church ,,,,,,A fire destroyed it a few years ago. But I and I am sure alot of other readers have good memories of it.
 GOD BLESS YOU …………BEV
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