Fauske Memories
From Aggie Casavant (’69): Fort Mill, SC
Last week Elwood Fauske was on my mind off and on all week. I beleive it was Sat. or Sunday that I tried calling my sister Mary Ann to ask her if she had visited the Fauske’s lately…..there was no answer, so I left her a message that I would get back with her later. On Monday and Wednesday I got a text from my two other sisters Kathy and Yvonne telling me of Elwoods passing. The past couple days have been a time of reflection of all the ways the Fauske family impacted my life. The first thing that stands out is how consistently Elwood and Eleanor raised their kids, teaching them the importance of the salvation message, and accepting Christ as our Savior. When Mary Ann and I would stay the nite for a sleep over at their house, everything about their home impressed on me that I was in a Christ centered home.I will forever remember the Jim Reeves gospel records playing on the stereo when we were getting ready for school in the mornings, or the song “Snowflake” That has, and will stick with me forever. I know when Elwood stood before Christ on Sunday, that Jesus said”Job well done, my good and faithful servant Elwood”. To Mrs. Fauske and her family know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you all on Friday as you say your final goodbyes to a great husband, father, grandpa father-in-law and great-grandpa. So Elwood thank you for your kindness friendship, and Godly example for all of us to strive for. …… and as the song goes. “Go Rest High Upon That Mountain, Elwood your work on Earth is done. Love, and Prayers to a Special Family, Aggie
Condolences to the Fauske Family
From Lynn Halvorson Otto (’75): Boonton, NJ
My condolences to the Fauske family, what a wonderful family! I remember going to their home for 4-H meetings! God bless you all!
Lynn Halvorson Otto
Reply from Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
Gary,
I know Bernadette is really hurting
I hope she will be resting comfortably..
Best Wishes for Bernadette’s quick healing and recovery. V
Take care.
Gary’s Reply
Thanks Vickie, Bernadette has been in quite a lot of pain with her shoulder fractures. This morning she’s not complaining so it’s getting better. There was no surgery required. She is wearing an arm sling. Her speech is very hard to understand this morning, so she may be going into another spell. The past several days she has been going to the bath room every hour, day and night. Not sure if she really has to go, but goes to get her attention off of the pain. It makes for some long nights. Her sister from Japan will be leaving Sunday morning. She has been here for two weeks. Her two half-sisters, living here, will be visiting tomorrow. Bernadette is at the point where at her best, she will spend 15 to 30 minutes on the porch chatting with folks and then goes back in the house to rest lying on the couch. She spends 21 plus hours each day lying down. Most of the time she has her eyes closed, but she is not sleeping. She used to watch a lot of TV, but lately she has not been interested in watching any Television. She pages me many time per day. Somebody is with her every hour of every day. I have asked our help to coordinate their time and jobs so Bernadette is never left alone. They are on duty from 7 AM to10 PM. There are 3 of them with overlapping shifts.
Leland Hagen (Orvins’s Brother) passed away
http://www.callawayjones.com/leland-hagen/
Leland Gary Hagen
Leland Gary Hagen, 84, of Bryan, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at Generations Health Care Facility in Bryan. A Memorial Service honoring his life will be at 11 am on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the funeral home. Cremation services are in the care of Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers-Bryan/College Station. Inurnment will be at later date in Austin, Texas.
Leland was born April 28, 1932, in Dunseith, North Dakota. He joined the Air Force in 1951 at 18 years of age. He received basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. While stationed at Bryan Air Force Base he met and married the love of his life, Betty Jo Kellett, in 1953. Their first son, David Wayne, was born in January 1955 and their second son, Bruce Alan, was born in August 1959.
Over his twenty-two year Air Force career Leland volunteered as a Scout leader and basketball coach. He was active in the Masonic Lodge in Big Springs and Anchorage, Alaska and was a 32nd Mason. Leland’s Air Force tours included duty in Texas, Alaska, Utah, Florida, and France. Following retirement in 1972, Leland an Betty Jo moved to Austin where he finished his education and worked in Civil Service at Bergstrom AFB in the account and finance office for twelve years. In 1984, they moved to Ramstein, Germany where Leland worked in accounting and finance at the Laundstuhl Hospital and Betty worked in Civil Service. After a year, they moved to Fairford, England for three years where Betty accepted a position as Housing Officer for the Fairford Royal Air Force. Leland worked as a Test Examiner at the Air Force Base.
After six years oversees they returned to Austin, Texas to meet their new granddaughter, Allison Amy who was born in 1990. After two years at Bergstrom AFB, they moved to Washington D.C. for a year where Betty served in the Pentagon as Housing Management Specialist in Civil Engineering. After his second retirement, Leland volunteered for the next twelve years at the Pharmacy and Eye Clinic at the Veteran’s Clinic. In 2006, they relocated to Bryan to be near other friends and family members where Betty Jo grew up.
Leland is survived by his wife, Betty Jo of sixty-three years; son Bruce and wife Penny; his one and only granddaughter Allison Amy, whom he loved; one sister Joyce Evans of Dunseith, ND; a brother Thomas and wife Dot, of Arizona; and other family and close friends.
Leland is preceded in death by his son David Wayne in 1977; his parents Thomas and Agnes (Melhus) Hagen; his brothers Alfred, Lawrence, and Orvin; his sisters Helen Nelson, Lorraine Hogue; and Thelma Johnson.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan Texas 77803
Gary’s Comments
I was saddened to hear of Leland’s passing. I didn’t know Leland in my growing days, but learned to know him when I’d see him and Betty in the Bottineau/Dunseith areas with our many trips back to area over the years. Over the years they spent lots of summer months with extended stays in the area.
Leland was a friendly guy. Very likeable and easy to know. He was a man of integrity and honor. He was a true gentleman. Of course with Orvin, we had a lot in common and lots of conversation.
We extend our condolences to Betty and his family with his passing. Leland will be missed. I will miss his frequent chat messages too.
Lola Metcalfe Vanorny’s pictures
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
Hi Gary,
I stopped by the Spectrum with 3 more of Lola’s photos.
Karen Larson again has been so kind to e-mail them on.
Karen at the Spectrum continues to do a lot for the area local people.
Thank You.
Vickie
- The photo with 4 people standing together.
On the back, Ella wrote, Ole on furlough leaving for Italy (1944).
- Photo of two people standing (1959
I believe it was at the front yard of Jim and Ella Metcalfe
Robert Lloyd Aamodt Obituary
Posted by Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND.
http://www.elickfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=4132970&fh_id=14585
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Dianne, daughter of Jean (Metcalfe) Maki; Geri; Ken, son of Leona (Metcalfe) Oswell and brother, Gary Metcalfe.
Note: Arlene Allard is a sister to Jerome whose picture was posted yesterday. Arlene and Neola were Bottineau HS class (1957) mates. Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.
This is Arlene’s name tags I made for one of our reunions. Arlene didn’t attend the reunion, but I wanted to scan/save one of the name tags. Arlene’s happened to be the one I saved.
Neola Provided byNeola Kofoid Garbe: Minot & Bottineau, ND.
Thank you Neola for scanning this for us. I’m assuming the Turtle Mountain Star, The Turtle Mountain Times and the Metigoshe Mirror have or will publish this as well? Gary |
