Bobbie Wenstad (70) Memories
Posted by Pam Wenstad Lane (78): Dunseith, ND
Hi, my name is Pam Wenstad Lane. Bobbie is and was my sister. She was a great person and I was proud to walk by her side. Bobbie was a great nurse and a caring person. She would give you the shirt off her back if need to. I lived with her for about 10 yrs. in Wisconsin. I went there after I graduated. She was very respected at the hospital where she work, in the emergency room
and then on the peds floor. She wanted to be a mother but that wasn’t to be. She loved kids. Although with Bobbie’s tough act she always put on, you wouldn’t see it at times.I remember when she would come home from college she always brought home something for Curtis and myself. I remember a pink battmitten set and a purple with white polk a dots outfit. When she went off to college I was like 10 yrs. old. For me to remember that it was truly special to me. We become close when I was in Wis. Before she moved back to N..Dak. she asked me if it was O.K. with me. I wanted to say no, but I didn’t.. I’m glad I didn’t because she found her best friend, lover, and soul mate. Robert Dey. Those two are like two peas in a pod. They were together all the time. Those were the happiest years in her life. Robert lost his right hand.
Bobbie marched to her drum. She didn’t care what other people thought. She told stories that made you feel you where there. Robert and Bobbie took in dogs, cats, and birds that needed a home or misused. They got a full page in the Grafton paper for a article on the animals. People started donating dog and cat food. Those animals were her kids..
I know that I am not a writer but I just wanted to share a little bit of the person that my big sister was. I will never hear her stories, hear her making me laugh,family gathering will never be the same. I love and miss you Bobbie soo much. Be at peace and say Hi to Mom and Dad.
Condolences to the Wenstad Family
From Vickie Metcalfe (70): Bottineau, ND
I recall Bobbi, a classmate who possessed a generous sense of
humor bonded with a kind and caring warmth, which undoubtedly, was a
gift in her chosen profession of nursing.
The last time I saw Bobbi she was just moving to Grafton
from Beloit via Dunseith. Bobbi loved her family, her chosen
profession, and had just embarked on a new hobby, handicrafting
leather. She had deft clever fingers when tooling her leather work
into creations of artistic expression.
I wish to express condolences to each of Bobbi’s siblings
and loved ones feeling the dimness of her parting light. Bobbi
Wenstad, of the class of 1970, will be remembered fondly, as a sunny
beacon full of cheerful optimism.
Vickie ‘70
Condolences to the Wenstad Family
From Lynn Halvorson Otto (75): Boonton, NJ
My condolences to the Wenstad Family. Donna and I were classmates and we were always over to their house hanging out and or playing in the Willow Creek! Bobbie was a wonderful person as are all Oscar and Alberta’s children. May God be with them during this difficult time.
Lynn Halvorson Otto
Condolences to the Wenstad Family
From Erling Landsverk (44): Portage, WI
Hi Gary and Everyone:
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Wensted family. I never met Bobbi, but I am sure she was a great person, as are the rest of the Wensted family. It is hard to lose a sibling who had years ahead of her. May God Bless and comfort the Wensted family during their time of greif
Erling Landsverk
Condolences to the Wenstad Family
From Ginger LaRocque Poitra (65): Belcourt, ND
>So sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. My condolences go out to her
family.
Ginger
Condolences to all the families I missed.
From Ginger LaRocque Poitra (65): Belcourt, ND
I don’t always get the time since I do not have a computer at home. I
have been coming to work 2 hours early and now have some time to write a
little. I am sorry but I do care about all of you who have lost loved
ones. My heart goes out to all of you.
Ginger Poitra (65)
Ronnie LaRocque (68):
Message from Lola Metcalfe Vanorny (68): Dunseith, ND
That is sad news about Ronnie Larocque- he and his sister Linda were both in our class if I remember right- they were really nice kids–
My prayers go out to Ronnie and his family at this sad time!-Lola Vanorny
