Francis Atherton• 1927- 2011

Francis Atherton, 84, Minot, ND, formerly of rural Dunseith, ND, died Friday, December 30, 2011, at Trinity Homes in Minot.  

Francis Orville Atherton was born August 22, 1927, a son of Frank and Anna (Evenstad) Atherton, in Bottineau. He was raised on the farm northwest of Dunseith and educated Willow Lake Schools. He spent much of his life in the Turtle Mountains, where he loved to spend his time. He and his father moved to Dunseith in 1974, following the death of his mother. In 1984, they moved to Minot, where he was able to care for his father for several years.

In the late 1990s, he entered the Kenmare Baptist Home, where he resided until moving into Trinity Homes in Minot in 2005. He was a humble man and loved the care he received from the nursing staff.

He was a former member of Rendahl Lutheran Church, rural Dunseith, ND, where he was baptized and confirmed.

Surviving family includes:  sisters, Mavis (Robert) Sandstrom, Minot, Alyce (Ted) Selfors, Minot; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Mildred Langehaug and Norma Wilson; two nieces and a nephew.

Funeral: Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Homes Chapel, Minot. .

Interment:  Rendahl Lutheran Cemetery, rural Dunseith, ND.

Visitation:  Thursday one hour prior to the service at Trinity Homes in Minot.  

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

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