11/29/2010

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Condolences to the Nelson family:

From Laurel Wenstad (63): Dundas, MN

Sincerest condolences go out the Nelson family. I am a second cousin of Harvey, and knew the Eurich family well. I am very sorry to hear of David’s passing. He will be greatly missed. Laurel Wenstad

 

 

 

 

Condolences to the Nelson family:

From Shirley LaRocque Wendt (59): Tukwila, WA

 

I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SAY HOW VERY SORRY I AM FOR THE PASSING OF DAVID. SHARON AND I WERE CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, ONE MORE PERSON I HAVE LOST COTACT WITH. SHIRLEY LAROCQUE WENDT.
 
 
 
 
The Nordquest’s
Reply from Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

In answer to Colette Hosmer’s question about the Nordquists. Sharlotte lives in a small town in east central ND, called Kulm. She is married to Gary Schwalk and has two adopted sons. She has MS and is nearly always confined to a wheel chair. She does cook and draws beautiful hand made cards for Christmas and other holidays. Her husband was a lifelong manager of grain elevators throughout the state.

Harlan was killed in ’69 in a car accident in Washington state. I believe he was 25 at the time. He returned from a stint in the Marines and was married with two small girls. It was very sad. I do have some pictures of both Harlan and Sharlotte and will find them and post them on this site. Colette, you are right about them living in the white house on Main street. Their mom was married to Carl Watschke and drowned in ’57, along with her son Larry. Another tragedy.

We were in Minot for two days for a Frozen Fingers event (music) and to attend Tim Hill’s surprise 60th birthday party. He was very surprised and had no idea what was planned. I think his sisters plan to post some pictures of the party. Thanks Gary!

Dick

 

 

 

 

Reinhard Schultz

Reply from LeaRae Parrill (67): Bottineau, ND

 

Hi Gary,

 

MANY THANKS to LeaRae Espe for correcting me on Reinhard Schultz’ status! I don’t know why I thought he had passed away. Reinhard/my brother, Jim/Bruce Nostdahl went to Minot for cancer treatments a few years ago (Jim drove, and the other two rode along.). I think the three of them enjoyed their “trips”; the companionship/visiting probably did as much good as the treatments! LOL!! For some reason, I was thinking Jim is the only one of the three still living. How nice is it to be wrong sometimes. :) Jim is doing fine/Bruce passed away a few years ago.

 

I sometimes walked past Reinhard/Lillian’s home four times a day. In my high school days, we usually walked to school in the morning/home at noon/back at noon/home after school. My route took me past Reinhard/Lillian’s home. If the Espe house had been there at that time, I would have walked past their home, too. It was a nice walk–not even too bad in the winter/snow.

 

Thanks again, LeaRae.

 

Neola

 

 

 

Virgil Landsverk’s Grandson’s Passing – Virgil Gayle

Reply from Connie Zorn Landsverk: Bottineau, ND

Yes Virgil was my great nephew & a 2nd cousins to my son,s. Virgil was a grand-son to my husbands brother Virgil. Virgil was adorable & it will be greatly missed by all who knew him. This is very devastating to all of us who knew & love him. Thank you kindly for your condolences.
I see your mom quite often & she,s an awesome lady. a friend Connie (Zorn) Landsverk

 

Virgil Gayle’s Obituary

Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau, ND
 
Virgil Gayle • 1998 – 2010

Virgil Gayle, 12, Minot, ND, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010, at Trinity Hospital in Minot.

Virgil Oliver Gayle was born May 2, 1998, a son of James Gayle and Kelli (Landsverk) Dyck, at the Minot Air Force Base. He was raised at the Minot Air Force for a few years, before moving with his family to Minot. He attended Perkett, Sunnyside, and Washington Elementary Schools in Minot, and was currently in the sixth grade at Jim Hill Jr. High School.

Along with his family, Virgil attended the Bible Fellowship Church in Minot.

Virgil will always be remembered for his kindness and big heart. He always had a big smile and waved to everybody. He loved to help his dad and grandpas with whatever they were doing around the house or on vehicles and learned quickly. It wasn’t long before he’d bring the tools or parts they needed next before they even asked for them.

Virgil enjoyed life to the fullest! He enjoyed playing with his big brother, Chuck, and his friends, Mason and Isaac and antagonizing his older sister, Kayleigh. He was extremely protective of his little sister, Arianna, and would do anything for her. He loved his siblings and furry babies (cats) dearly. He enjoyed visiting his Mama and Papa Landsverk where he could ride with Grandpa on the riding lawnmower, watching Ice Road Truckers, hanging out with “Uncle Mikey”, and snitch lots of cookies when he thought no one was looking! He enjoyed visiting his Grandma and Grandpa Dyck on the farm in Boissevain, MB. He also had a special place in his heart for his Granny Ruth. He loved to go camping with his family and at Camp Good News; riding his bike, skateboard and scooter; and collecting semi trucks and John Deere themed items. Virgil will be greatly missed by his family and friends and we know he is up in heaven playing with his furry baby, Tommy!

His loving family includes: mother, Kelli and Devon Dyck, Minot; father, James and Laura Gayle, Key West, FL; siblings, Kayleigh, Charles, and Arianna Gayle, all of Minot, Katharyn Gayle, Alexandria, LA, Aiden Gayle, Key West, FL, and Tristan and Austin Dyck, Regina, Sask; maternal grandparents, Verginia LeAnne and Virgil Landsverk, Minot; paternal grandmother, Ruth Gayle of Sulphur, LA; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Virgil was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles Tessier Gayle, and maternal and paternal great-grandparents.

Funeral: Saturday, November 27, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church, Minot.

Interment: A private family burial will take place at a later date

Visitation: Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to the family.

Officiant: Pastor Duane Deckert

Music: Special CD selections will be played in honor of Virgil

Congregational Hymns: “Jesus Loves Me” #250 & “Amazing Grace” #306
Violet Vix, pianist

Honorary Bearers: Virgil’s classmates

Active Bearers: Joel Landsverk, Randy Landsverk, Allen Pladson, Clint Latendresse, Kelly-Anne Roy and Greg Landsverk

Following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Virgil.