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Amanda Schultz, age 88, of Jamestown, ND and formerly of Valley City, ND and Donnybrook, ND died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010 at Eventide Nursing Home in Jamestown, ND. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM Monday, December 27, 2010 at the Lerud-Schuldt Funeral Home in Valley City with Rev. Dan Bader officiating. Burial will be at Kenmare, ND later in the spring.
Amanda Schultz was born Feb. 17, 1922 in Homen Township of Bottineau County, ND. She was raised there and also attended school in Homen Township. She later graduated from Bottineau High School and then attended the Bottineau State School of Forestry. She then worked in Bottineau at a coop store for 4 years. She married Clarence Schultz on June 15, 1944. The couple farmed at Little Prairie, north and west of Dunseith, ND and in 1949 moved into Dunseith where they operated a grocery store and later a garage. In 1953 they moved to Minot and in 1954 they moved to Donnybrook, ND where they owned and operated a grocery store and locker plant. They retired in 1989. Mr. Schultz died on Dec. 11, 1999 and she then moved to Valley City, ND. In May of 2008 she became a resident of Hi Acres Nursing Home in Jamestown, ND. Amanda was active in community affairs and was a member of the Methodist Church in Donnybrook,ND. Survivors include 2 daughters: Connie (Merlin) Trapp, Marion, ND and Terri (Dan) Bourdeau, Camano Island, WA; 4 grandchildren: Ryan Knecht, Stephanie (Robb) Lee, Joshua Bourdeau, and Cameron Bourdeau, and 4 great grandchildren: Jordan Lee, Brandan Lee, Alyssa Lee, and Dylan Knecht. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 2 brothers, and a sister.
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Neola’s comments: Amanda’s parents were Albert/Clara Johnson Berg (P. 189 in Centennial Book). They lived along Highway 43 (Peace Garden Road) in the Turtle Mts. northeast of Bottineau, ND. Amanda’s sister was Arla (Mrs. Anthony Marteliano); her brothers were Martin (married to Alice Brudwick Berg–my aunt). Martin/Alice have one daughter, Carol; Alvin who was killed in a car accident many years ago. Alvin’s wife was Lillian Torgerson Berg. Lillian later married Reinard Schultz. Alvin/Lillian’s children are Gary, Diane, Sharon and Guy.
Clarence/Amanda and Albert/Emma Christianson Halvorson owned the garage (Corner Service/Corner Garage) my dad bought in Dunseith in 1952 (?).  Dad sold the garage to Alvin Moe in 1960.
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THE FINAL INSPECTION
The Soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.Â
He hoped his shoes were shining,Â
Just as brightly as his brass.
‘Step forward now, Marine,Â
How shall I deal with you?Â
Have you always turned the other cheek?Â
To My Church have you been true?’Â
The Marine squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I have not.Â
Because those of us who carry guns,Â
Can’t always be a saintÂ
I’ve had to work most Sundays,Â
And at times my talk was tough.Â
And sometimes I’ve been violent,Â
Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny,Â
That wasn’t mine to keep…Â
Though I worked a lot of overtime,Â
When the bills got just too steep.Â
And I never passed a cry for help,Â
Though at times I shook with fear..Â
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.Â
I know I don’t deserve a place,Â
Among the people here.Â
They never wanted me around,Â
Except to calm their fears
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,Â
It needn’t be so grand.Â
I never expected or had too much,Â
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.Â
There was a silence all around the throne,Â
Where the saints had often trod.Â
As the Marine waited quietly,Â
For the judgment of his God.Â
‘Step forward now, Marine,Â
You’ve borne your burdens well.Â
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,Â
You’ve done your time in Hell.’Â
Author Unknown~
It’s the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen not the reporterÂ
Who has given us the Freedom of the Press.Â
It’s the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen not the poet,Â
Who has given us the Freedom of Speech.Â
It’s the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen not the politiciansÂ
That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness..Â
It’s the Marine, Sailor, Soldier and Airmen who salutes the flag,Â
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag.Â