Patrick James Aftem 1958- 2010

Patrick Aftem PhotoPatrick James Aftem
March 17, 1958- December 1, 2010

Patrick J. Aftem, 52, 1304 7th Ave NW, Minot, and Newton, ND, died Wednesday, December 1, 2010, in his home.

Pat was born on March 17, 1958 in Minot, ND, a son of Merle and Christine (Gefroh) Aftem.  Patrick attended Little Flower Elementary School, Bishop Ryan High School, and Minot High School.

He completed the Auto Technician Program at Bismarck Junior College in 1982.  At the time of his death Pat was employed by Aftem Lake Development.

Pat loved camping, fishing, any mechanical work and helping everyone he knew who was in need.

Pat is survived by his mother, Christine Aftem, of Minot; brothers, David, of Bismarck, Tom, John and his wife, Val, Gerald, and his wife, Cena, all of Minot; sisters, Carla Aftem of Minot, and Kristi Mansfield and her husband, Carl, of Omaha, NE; and numerous nephews and nieces.  He will be deeply missed by all who shared in his life.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, Merle Aftem.

Funeral:  Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 10:30 am at Little Flower Catholic Church, Minot.

Burial
:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: 
Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.  

Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Fred Harvey

Music
Opening hymn “Be Not Afraid”
Responsorial Psalm “Loving and Forgiving”
Offertory “Jesus Come to Us”
Communion “I Am the Bread of Life”
Commendation “Song of Farewell”
Closing hymn “How Great Thou Art”
Stephen Dallolio, vocalist
Jeanne Artz, organist

Honorary Bearers: Patrick’s family, friends and neighbors

Active Bearers: Mark Kasper, Ron Malsom, Myron Feist,  Ken Malsom, Alan Friedt,  Bob Thom

Immediately following the graveside service, everyone is invited to the Little Flower School for lunch and fellowship.

The Aftem family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of Patrick.


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