Funeral services for Doyle Abrahamson, age 60 of Aurora, CO, were held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Dunseith. Officiating at the service was the Reverend Arlyn Anfinrud. Joan Richard was the organist and Dick and Brenda Johnson provided special music. David Abrahamson and Ralph Christie were the eulogists. Alex Abrahamson, Becky Klinger and Joni Mann were the readers. Paul and Matt Davis were the candle lighters. Casket bearers were Justin Abrahamson, Darrel Abrahamson, Tom Abrahamson, Jeff Sinness, John Abrahamson, Cory Abrahamson and Alex Abrahamson. Honorary casket bearers were all of Doyle’s business associates. Burial was at the Little Prairie Cemetery north of Dunseith.Doyle G. Abrahamson, a son of Howard and Maude (Nerple) Abrahamson, was born on October 7, 1949 in Rolette, ND and raised on the family’s homestead located near the Canadian border. Doyle was employed as VP of Surveying at Merrick & Company in Denver, CO for over 30 years. He was a long-time member and past-president of the Professional Land Surveyors of Colorado. Recognized as an expert in survey law, he was also one of the few mineral surveyors in the US. Doyle earned a degree in Civil Engineering Technology in 1970 from Lake Region Junior College in Devil’s Lake, ND. His later education included US Army, land surveying #447; University of Arizona Advanced Cadastral Survey, and Metropolitan State College, Advanced Cadastral Survey, (instructor/ student.) Doyle’s name is listed along with Merrick & Company at Coors Field for survey work including the correct placement of Home Plate. He earlier had worked for the US Fish and Wildlife Service in Jamestown, ND and Elmer Clark in Colorado.
On August 19, 2005, Doyle summited Long’s Peak which he loved to watch and photograph from his home in Estes Park. In 2006, along with his son Justin, he was part of a team who made multiple climbs on the Continental Divide to retrace and re-monument the original Base Line dividing the Kansas and Nebraska territories in which is now Colorado.
He enjoyed hiking, fishing, hunting, and photography. He was always ready to offer a helping hand or to mentor a colleague.
Doyle passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2010 while on a business trip to Naples, Florida.
Doyle is survived by his wife, Cindy of Aurora, CO; son, Justin of Aurora, CO; step-sons Paul (Skip) of Littleton, CO and Matt Davis of New York City; parents Howard and Maude Abrahamson of St. John; sister Jean Marie Abrahamson of Denver; a twin brother, Darrel (Phyllis), and another brother, Tom (Betty) all of St. John; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, colleagues, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dumb Friends League, American Diabetes Association, or to Project Angel Heart.
Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau. Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.
Country/Bluegrass Singer/Songwriter Leo Rondeau (98)
From Debbie Poitra Rondeau (77): Dunseith, ND
Good Morning, Gary
I just wanted to let all the people know in Dunseith how my son Christopher Leo Rondeau who graduated in 1998 from Dunseith high, is doing on his music career. His been living in Austin since he graduated from NDSU in Fargo got his degree in constructional engineering work for a company that build the Dallas Cowboy Stadium.Than he called me one day and said mom I’m going to quit me job and go on the road. He was worried, if he was going make i but he is doing to good. He has made 2cd’s that you could purchase on his web-site http://www.myspace.com/leorondeau, you could also check out all his shows. He has been to Dunseith a couple of times on his tour. He writes his own music. The http://uweeklyaustin.com/magazine/09-08-2010/exclusive-interview-leo-rondeau, just interview him.
So make sure all young kids out there make sure and follow your dreams, never know what in store for u. Escpecially if your from Dunseith. Great upbringing from a small town, for alot of u.
Debbie(Poitra)Rondeau “1977”
Debbie, Leo is great! I checked out his Website and clicked on his video “Loving Me Like You Do“. He for sure is another Dunseith hometown boy that has done well. Thank you so much for sharring. Gary
Reply to Mark Schimetz (70):
From Larry Liere (55) Devils Lake, ND & Mesa, AZ
Carmen Richard (Leonard) is my 1st. Cousin her dad was my mother’s brother. I was in Ft. Leonard Wood in 1979 but it would have been in August. We flew in a C131 Air National Guard plane which was a twin gas engine airplane which didn’t have a lot of power. (Not a C130) It was so hot and humid at Ft. Leonard Wood we had to stay over night, take of early in the morning the next day with a half load of fuel. We then had to stop at Lincoln, Nebraska to put on enough fuel to get back to North Dakota. Gen. Murry would almost always go down for the boot camp graduation of the North Dakota Rough Rider Platoon. That was a program he devised to allow high school Juniors to join the North Dakota National Guard, do their boot camp in the summer return to North Dakota for their senior year and return to Leonard Wood after high school graduation for their A.I.T. (advanced individual training) and be back in North Dakota in time to start college in the Fall. They would then receive their college tuition from the National Guard. A great program for young people to help them with their college expenses. Karen retired from Lake Region Community College in May of 1997 the same year I retired from my full time National Guard job. LRCC is now LRSC ( Lake Region State College) It has to hold the record for the most name changes of any college in the state.
Erling Landsverk (44)
Reply from Keith Pladson (66): Stafford, VA
Gary,
Glad you have your computer problems resolved.
I would like to thank Erling Landsverk for his recounting of events relative to his visit back to the Turtle Mountains and of the country school reunion. I would very much liked to have attend, but since I couldn’t make it, I’m just grateful for any news on the event. So, thanks again Erling.
Keith Pladson
P.S. Erling, you are a gifted writer and we are the lucky recipients of your gift.
Keith, I have Erling’s permission to send his message, letter and picture, posted yesterday, to the Bottineau Courant for publication in their paper. I feel that his letter will be of interest to many of the readers. Gary
Colorado Trail Horse back Ride adventure
Message/Pictures from Trish Larson Wild (73): FORT COLLINS, CO
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Hi Gary
I am now 400 miles into the Colorado Trail and cross the “Ten Mile Range” tomorrow – a steep mountain range by Breckinridge, Colorado. The weather is supposed to be good for the next five days, so I’m excited to finish the trip over the next week.
I arrived at Copper Mountain Ski Resort a couple of days ago, and was welcomed by the “skeleton crew” here in their off season. I actually got to ride down the ski slope I’ve skiied in winter! I’ve had a wonderful stay here, and was treated like royalty by the locals. I’m leaving early tomorrow, hoping to avoid the moose who recently attacked a woman and her dog out hiking….I guess there was a calf involved…
Anyhow, so far I’ve really enjoyed my ride through the wilderness of Colorado Rockies, and look forward to heading back to Fort Collins for resupply and departure in October.
My blog has been recently updated, although I have found it a challenge to find computer access “in the Wild”. When I get back, I’ll write more stories from the hand written journal I’ve been updating daily.
Great trip so far – and under a 100 miles to go!
Dog and horses are all doing very well, although my dog Wiley has a mind of his own, and sometimes disappears for a day or two…He keeps coming back to me and I’m thinking of changing his name to boomerang.
Overall, it’s a happy time, and better beyond what I had dreamed it could be.
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Hi Guys,
Photo taken by a German Couple I met on the Colorado Trail.
I’m at Copper Mountain Resort, having a ball in the off season – rode right down the ski run. Met some great people, and got resupplied (thanks a lot to George!)
Expecting to be rolling into the last mile in about a week! Over 400 miles done now…
Better than I could have dreamed it.
Trish
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Tribute to Rena Larshus Roland by Scott Wager, Editor of the Bottineau Couant
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND
Folks, Neola recently sent this out to her “Bottineau Bunch”. I wanted to share this with you too. Many of you know Rena Roland and also had her for a teacher. Rena is a first cousin to Art Rude. I have known Rena my entire life. She and Ernie were very active members of the Metigoshe Lutheran churches as were we. They were members of Nordland.
