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Jordis Baumgarten

Jordis Eleanor Robertsdahl Baumgarten, died Saturday, May 29th, 2021 at the age of 96 at St. Gabriel’s Living Community in Bismarck, ND.

She was born February 7, 1925 to Eddie and Christine (Gylland) Robertsdahl near Christine, N.D., the fourth oldest of nine siblings. She was baptized at North Pleasant Church near Hickson, ND. Jordis was proud to have been confirmed at South Pleasant Church near Christine (which now stands at Bonanzaville). She graduated from Pleasant Consolidated High School in 1943 when she began working as a secretary at Central Livestock in West Fargo.

She married the love of her life, Hilbert Baumgarten, on December 30, 1945 at Hickson Lutheran Church. They farmed and raised their family near Durbin, ND, until moving to Fargo in 2008. They were happily married for over 71 years. Their love for each other was so strong that they spent almost every moment together until Hilbert passed away on May 14, 2017. Jordis moved to Bismarck in August of 2017 to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

Aside from raising her children and supporting Hilbert’s Hereford and farming operations, Jordis was an Avon Representative for over 15 years and later enjoyed her 15 years as a Senior Companion Volunteer, an experience she found very rewarding. She was an active member at Canaan Moravian Church, her home church her entire adult life ever since she was married. She especially enjoyed traveling to her childrens’ homes and, most importantly, attending the many special events of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she was so proud of.

She is survived by her children Lynette (Gary) Nieuwsma, Cheryl (Randall) Naze, and Rolland (Wendy) Baumgarten; 7 grandchildren Brody (Heather) Felchle, Shawn (Lindsey) Nieuwsma, Kyle (Amber) Nieuwsma, Doug (Lori) Naze, Abbie Naze, April Baumgarten and Jake (Savanna Mccarty) Baumgarten; 7 great-grandchildren; Reagan, Reed, Teague, Soren, Sabine, Teddy, and Delphine; sisters Lenore Frederickson and Carolyn Freeman; sisters-in-law Velora Robertsdahl, Marlys Robertsdahl Kluck, and Arlene Cullen; brother-in- law Donnie Baumgarten; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hilbert, daughter Lorraine

Jordis and Hilbert Baumgarten Snyder, daughter-in-law Tama Baumgarten; sisters Agnes Liudahl, Arleen Funseth, and Edith Nord; brothers Clarence, Ellsworth, and Wesley Robertsdahl; sisters-in-law Adeline Robertsdahl, Bobbie Baumgarten, and Elaine Baumgarten; brothers-in-law Norman Liudahl, Melford Gylland, Carlott Funseth, DeRoyal Nord, Dave Frederickson, Wally Freeman, and George Cullen; and nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of St. Gabriel’s Benedictine Living Community for their family-like companionship and their care for Jordis these past few years. The family would also like to extend gratitude to Canaan Moravian Church and the community for their long time love and support.

Memorials are preferred to Canaan Moravian Church or the donor’s choice.

Gene Boner

Eugene Harold Boner was born November 20, 1943 to Harold and Verla (Gouldie) Boner in Red Cloud, NE. Although a farming accident unexpectedly took his life on April 29, 2021, Gene was doing what he loved.

Gene resided in Line Precinct all of his life and attended Red Cloud public schools. He married Serena Hansen in September 1963 and they established their family farm southwest of Red Cloud. To this union were born 2 daughters, Martha and Marie.

Gene grew up in 4-H and FFA and so began his lifelong passion for Hereford cattle. After their girls graduated and began families of their own, Gene continued to be involved in both organizations by helping in the show ring passing on pointers and assuring nervous kids they had a winner.

Gene was preceded in death by his sister Martha Jane and his parents, Harold and Verla. Left to carry on his memory are his wife Serena, daughters Martha Meyers, Marie Farr and husband Bill, grandchildren Mikhaila and Chaz Heim, Joshua Meyers, Dorie Meyers, Levi Farr, and 7 great grandchildren along with other family and numerous friends.

LaVerl Singleton

LaVerl E. Singleton was born on April 19, 1933 to Frank Ray Singleton and Ruby Barney Singleton. He died quietly in his sleep on May 28, 2021 in Plano, ID.

He was born at home in Wilford a little prematurely, and spent the first weeks of his life in the warming oven of the coal stove. LaVerl grew up on the family farm, learning at a young age the value of hard work A trait he re-

LaVerl Singleton tained up to the day he died. He enjoyed working with his father and often said he wished he could figure out and fix things the way his dad did.

He graduated from South Fremont

HEREFORD AMERICA • September 2021 High School where he was a member of the boxing club. LaVerl grew grain, hay, and for a few years potatoes. But the thing he enjoyed the most was raising Hereford cattle. After his father’s death in 1974, he continued to farm and ranch. The collapse of the Teton Dam in 1976 was a devastation to LaVerl, to his spirit as well as his beautiful farm ground.

LaVerl married Patsy Ann Liebert on June 14, 1988. They enjoyed 32 years of marriage. Her death on February 5, 2020 left LaVerl feeling very lonely as he missed her everyday. In June of 2020, LaVerl suffered a very mild heart attack. He was separating his bulls and getting ready to put them in with the cows. The story of what happened got a little mixed up in the emergency room, and it was reported that he had been fighting bulls. The heart surgeon was trying to decide if he was a good candidate for surgery. One of the nurses told the doctor about the “bull fighting” and he had bypass surgery. LaVerl continued to raise Hereford cattle, doing a full day’s work, and visiting with neighbors and friends.

He is preceded in death by all his siblings, his parents and his sweet wife Patsy. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, good friends and his beloved dogs, Sammy, Fred and Spike.

Myron Lodoen

Myron Lodoen, age 72 of Westhope, ND, tragically left this earth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 while doing what he loved, driving his John Deer Gator.

Myron Wayne Lodoen was born on May 24, 1948, in Bottineau to Clarence and Hazel (Acheson) Lodoen. He was the youngest of the siblings and made the farmstead complete. During his childhood, Myron was very active in 4-H, crop judging, showing cattle, sports, and music. He thought and reminded people often that he was the best saxophone player in Bottineau County. He graduated with honors from Westhope High School in 1966. He then attended the Bottineau School of Forestry and played basketball for the Lumberjacks. Myron continued his education at NDSU in agriculture before heading back to Westhope to begin his farming and ranching career.

On November 26, 1972, Myron married Patricia “Patty” Henry of Newburg. ND. They had known each other their whole lives as Myron’s older brother had married Patty’s older sister. They moved to the same family farmstead where Myron grew up and still resided until his last day. Together they raised their three children: Emmy, Dustin, and Danen. Family vacations revolved around showing cattle, looking at cattle or attending bull sales. Many weeks were also spent at the Minot State fair and various other fairs. Myron loved the Westhope Sioux and rarely missed events that his kids were in. In later years he started following his grandkids and became an avid Rebels fan.

Myron loved cattle, especially his Herefords and all of his cattle friends. Despite his declining health in recent years, he still loved hauling cattle. Myron and his brother, Leonard raised registered horned Herefords together for many years.