03/07/2011

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Fern Cote Berube Lagasse Passed away
Posted by Angela Berube Malget: New Hope, MN.
 
 
 
Fernande Cote Berube Lagasse
 
Berube Lagasse, Fernande Cote Age 94, died peacefully March 5, 2011, at North Memorial Medical Center Hospice Unit in Robbinsdale, MN. She is survived by her children, Rachael and husband John Franchuk of Bend, OR, Robert Berube and wife Jeanne of Valrico, FL, Angela and husband Greg Malget of New Hope, MN, Muzette Fiander of Melbourne, FL, and former son-in-law, Tom Fiander of Sarasota, FL; eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; sister-in-law, Vivian Cote; many nieces and nephews; four step-daughters, Mary Jo Eide, Yvonne Dolan, Eileen Hopkins, Phyllis Buechler, and one step-son, Michael Lagasse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Rebecca Cote, sister Cecile, brothers Laureus, Urbain, and Robert, husbands Lawrence Berube and Zenon Lagasse, and daughter Blanche. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, 11 am with visitation one hour prior at the Church of St. Raphael, 7301 Bass Lake Rd., New Hope. A private family burial service will be held at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery in Dunseith, ND. Special thanks to North Memorial Medical Center Hospice Unit doctors, nurses, and staff for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Fern’s memory to Minnesota Masonic Homes Northridge Activities Center; or North Memorial Medical Center Hospice Unit, Robbinsdale, MN. Gearty-Delmore 763-537-4511 Published in Star Tribune on March 6, 2011
 
 
 

Fern’s 90th Birthday celebration:

Standing: Angela, Rachael, Muzette & Robert

 

Sitting: Fern

 

 
 
 
 
Reply from Bill Hosmer (48): Tucson, AZ
 
Gary, As one of the older guys who reads your marvelous format of Dunseith folks I have to say that when I read of the marvelous folks who may not have been advantaged in certain ways that those who were with them and lived with them and were classmates of them and who were friends of them and telling us about their wonderful personalities, I have to say I am again impressed with those who lived in that place with the people who were neighbors, and classmates. This week showed me a value system of loyalty which reflects all the loyalty, friendship and supportive spirit that made Dunseith people special and inspirational. I am so glad to be part of this population of people of value and respect for one another whoever they were and are . Thanks Gary. Bill Hosmer
 
 
 
 

Donald Egbert memories

From Dick Johnson (68): Dunseith, ND
 
Gary and Friends,

First of all, my condolences to all the families who have lost
someone in the last few days. I would like to mention a few things about
my old friend Don Egbert. We had a lot of good times growing up next
door to each other. The first time I remember seeing Don was in 1954
when my folks bought the Lilleby house behind the lumberyard. Don came
over and talked to me even though I was only 4 and he was 8 at that
time. From that day to this we had a certain friendship that has always
existed. Even though he had a hard time in later life, whenever I saw
Don he tried to straighten up and be decent to me. He had a good memory
and had ‘mentally recorded’ many things that he could recall at a
moment’s notice and I might add, correctly. One day I visited with him
last spring and encouraged him to come to the reunion because lots of
his old friends would be there and would like to see him. I do believe
his classmates meant a lot to him and by the way they included him when
he did show up, he meant a lot to them. It was by far the best time he
had had for a long while. He showed me the class of ’65 composite
picture and knew where almost everyone on it was and what they did so I
know they meant a lot to him. Don’s passing will leave a lot of his
friends with an empty spot in their lives—— me included. Thanks Gary!

Dick

 
 
 
Donald Egbert Story
From Pam Fassett Faust (65): Lilburn, GA
 
Donald Egbert story – When we were in grade school, probably 4th and/or 5th grade, Donald would continually harass me. He sat behind me in school, stuck my ponytail through the “inkwell hole” in his desk, and pulled my hair. Once he came to our house while Mom wasn’t home, and when I opened the screen door he threw in a handfull of dirt. I was outraged, but Mom said it was just because he liked me. I couldn’t understand that – who throws dirt at a girl he likes? Mom said that was just what boys did to get attention. I guess it got my attention all right!

 

 

Wardy Anthony Memories

From Gary Metcalfe (57): Forsyth, MO

 

Hello to all readers of the blog!!

There were a few unique people and happenings around Dunseith in the earlier days. I would hope someone would expound on the fact that Dunseith was as unique as it was diverse. I think Vance Bailey would have, but we lost him so I will try to let readers of the blog know of one blessing to the community of Rabbit City Lake. Just as Donald Egbert was really Donnerd, Ward Anthony was really Wardy Allen Anthony. Wardy was around when the chore of making a living for a large family such as the Metcalfe’s, fell on the shoulders of the older boys. Hauling wood to town during the week and hay for a large herd of cattle from up around Carpenter Lake on Sundays. Wardy was a couple years older than my dad, I could tell you a lot of stories about Wardy and his abilities as an axe sharpener, they did not have chain saws in those days. His music abilities, I only know about one song that he wrote. He sang it to Grandpa Evans…”Hey Mr. Evans can I have your daughter to carry my wood and carry my water?” He was referring to my mother. As a veterinarian, Wardy could castrate a full grown horse tied to a tree and standing. I never knew another man in the area to do that. Yes, I saw him do that on the old Abrahamson place AKA Jasper place. I surely agree with Vickie’s accounts of Wardy…

 

Wardy idolized my dad, and I think Archie and also Bing and Ole Evans, they lived on the south side of the lake. Old age gives one time to sit back and reflect back to realize they idolized him too and made those cold days a great big party of dancing, singing and boxing. Grandpa Metcalfe was a great trainer. About the time the government bought the land and the people left for various reasons, I think Wardy felt a big void. I am not sure he was always treated with dignity fit for an extra special human being after that. Even his Uncle Louis Bergan left .

Gary Metcalfe
 
Simeon Grenier Family relatives
Reply posted on our Website


From: Fred Jones
Phone: 360-307-0065
E-mail: bugler103@comcast.net
Message:
(Reply from Joe Johnson (77): Lindstrom, MN) I found this message on your Alumni site. We have been looking for descendants of this family for years. My wifes grandfather is the brother of Simeon Grenier whom you are talking about. My wife was Berniece Grenier, her father – Adrian Grenier, her grandfather – Henry Grenier brother to Simeon. We would like to communicate with anyone who has information on this family.

Thank you

Fred Jones, husband to Berniece Grenier of ND.

 

 

Azure Family

Reply from Neola Kofoid Garbe: Bottineau & Minot, ND

 

Gary,
 
Please thank those who provided info about the Azure family. I’m headed to Minot as soon as I get ready, so I’ll work on the Azure picture when I get back to Bottineau.
 
Thanks.
 
Neola

 

 

 

Fabian & DeeDee Azure Family Photo

Reply from Richard Langer: Dunseith, ND

 

Hi Gary and all readers. The photo is of the Fabian and DeeDee Azure family and are both deceased. The oldest daughter in the flowered top is Carolyn who is also deceased. Agnes (Dolly) in the white top is approx 73 years old and I believe lives in South Dakota. Peter (Butch) approx 71 years old lives in Belcourt and last of all with the Glasses is Francis (Sammy) who resides in Bismarck I believe. Richard Langer

 

 

Standing: Peter (Butch), DeeDee, Fabian & Sammy

Sitting: Agnes (Dolly) & Carolyn