Byron D. Amundson, a Grand Forks native, started his career in funeral service while attending Central High School. After graduating from Central in 1942, he served overseas in the US Army Corps during World War II. He graduated from Cleveland...
Funeral Homes in Grand Forks, ND
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Grand Forks.
Suburbs of Grand Forks: Gfafb, Gfafb Postal Service Center, Grand Forks Air Force Base.
Grand Forks is also known as: Grand Forks County / Grand Forks city.
Their current mayor is Mayor Michael Brown.
Zip codes in the city: 58201, 58202, 58203, 58204, 58205, 58206, 58207, 58208.
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Facts about the city
- Some of the notable people born here have been: Alan Ritchson (singer and model), Ryan Potulny (ice hockey player), Kam Heskin (actor and teacher), Nicole Linkletter (model and fashion model), Kurt Zellers (public relations and legislator), Mark Driscoll (writer and pastor), and Pat McGowan (golfer).
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the State of North Dakota (after Fargo and Bismarck) and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461. Grand Forks, along with its twin city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, forms the center of the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is often called Greater Grand Forks or The Grand Cities.Located on the western banks of the Red River of the North in a flat region known as the Red River Valley, the city is prone to flooding and was struck by the devastating Red River Flood of 1997. Originally called Les Grandes Fourches by French fur traders, Grand Forks was founded in 1870 by steamboat captain Alexander Griggs and incorporated on February 22, 1881. Its location at the fork of the Red River and the Red Lake River gives the city its name.Historically dependent on local agriculture, the city's economy now encompasses higher education, defense, health care, manufacturing, food processing, and scientific research. Grand Forks is served by Grand Forks International Airport and Grand Forks Air Force Base, while the city's University of North Dakota is the oldest institution of higher education in the state. The Alerus Center and Ralph Engelstad Arena host athletic and other events, while the North Dakota Museum of Art and Chester Fritz Auditorium are the city's largest cultural venues.
Grand Forks Obituaries
It was noted by Orlando Sentinel on December 4th, 2021 that John B Dr Hirt perished in Orlando, Florida. Hirt was 64 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John B Dr's life.
It was reported by South West Times Record on July 22nd, 2021 that Eric Martin DVM Jayne died in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Jayne was 61 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eric Martin DVM's life.
It was reported by Orlando Sentinel on April 18th, 2021 that Bradley Paul Brewer perished in Orlando, Florida. Brewer was 60 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bradley Paul's life.
It was noted by Washington Post (DC) on February 12th, 2021 that Linda S Merkel passed away in Baltimore, Maryland. Merkel was 72 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Linda S's life.
It was disclosed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on February 10th, 2021 that M Fred Rev Canon Himmerich died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Himmerich was 90 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor M Fred Rev Canon's life.
It was written by Register Guard on January 22nd, 2021 that Justin McKay passed on in Eugene, Oregon. McKay was 45 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Justin's life.
It was noted by Chicago Tribune on December 20th, 2020 that Robert Edward North died in Lake Forest, Illinois. North was 84 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert Edward's life.
It was written by Tampa Bay on December 6th, 2020 that Evangeline "Babe" Barquin died in Temple Terrace, Florida. Barquin was 93 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Evangeline "Babe"'s life.
It was written by LombardSL on October 16th, 2020 that Robert John Taylor died in Crossville, Tennessee. Taylor was 71 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Robert John's life.
It was revealed by Naples Daily News on August 7th, 2020 that Sharon Fladeland Clark perished in Naples, Florida. Clark was 77 years old and was born in Grand Forks, ND. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Sharon Fladeland's life.
History
The Memorial Park Cemetery holds the body of three men who had been once influential in their chosen field; Olger Burton Burtness (US representative), Clifford Joseph Purpur (hockey player) and Arthur Gustav Sorley (North Dakota state governor).
. The residents of the city experience long and cold snowy winters with their summers hot and humid and occurrence of frequent thunderstorms. But with its location, it was given the name Grand Forks and got its incorporation on February 22, 1881. Due to its location in the western red River of the North banks, Grand Forks is very prone to flooding.Some known landmarks in the city are the University of North Dakota, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Alerus Center, Chester Fritz Auditorium and the North Dakota Museum of Art.
The official website for the city of Grand Forks is https://www.grandforksgov.com/.
News
New ways to study death offer glimpse of life in the future
That's not taken lightly in a state where many rural counties, until recently, elected funeral directors to be ... Dr. Mary Ann Sens, the University of North Dakota chair of Pathology who serves as the Grand Forks County coroner, also is the medical ...
http://www.startribune.com/local/north/106803353.html?page=2&c=y
Men and women of the finest type
Chris Wolf, the Tin Man, is a certified public accountant and banker in Grand Forks. Eric Kutz, the Cowardly Lion ... Gunderson said. That sounds like North Dakota, he said after listening to the words. I think it holds true for me, and it holds ...
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/182503/
Paulette Rae Vander Wolde
Paulette was preceded in death by her father, Paul DeLong, Jr. Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 1, 2010 in Zion United Methodist Church 1001 24th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND. Visitation: 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday with a 3:00 p.m. prayer ...
http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/obituary/id/181300/
After grim prognosis, Baby Ryker leaves the hospital with his family
Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) - It's a day one couple thought would never come: Bringing their 6-month-old son home from the hospital. Ryker French was found lifeless at his day care in East Grand Forks in early ... s organs and making funeral arrangements, to today ...
http://www.wday.com/event/article/id/40275/
Sara "Sally" A. Streamer
Weezie (Tom) Potter of Grand Forks, ND; Shelley (Jeff) Stiffler of Boulder ... Streamer, you were the best teacher I ever had. A funeral will take place at St. Aidans Episcopal Church November 23 at 10 am. The family requests donations in lieu of ...
http://www.dailycamera.com/ci_16514659?source=rss_emailed
Notre Dame coach, players among mourners for student killed in tower accident
Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly and several of the teams players were among several hundred mourners Monday at the funeral of a student ... Big Sky adds UND, So. Utah Grand Forks, N.D. The University of North Dakota and Southern Utah are ...
http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2010/nov/02/notre-dame-coach-players-among-mourners/?sports
funeral services | Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, North Dakota
Doak, Christopher B. "Chris", 30, of East Grand Forks, MN. ... Grand Forks Herald 375 2nd Ave. N., Grand Forks, North Dakota 58203 | Phone: (701) 780 ...
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Amundson Funeral Home in Grand Forks, ND is honored to serve you. ... He returned to Grand Forks to serve an apprenticeship under the direction of his father, Byron D. Amundson, ...
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