Ralph Boisjolie • 1925 - 2010

Ralph Boisjolie, 85, Minot, ND, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at ManorCare in Minot.  

Ralph Oumand Boisjolie was born January 22, 1925, a son of Eugene J. and Laura A. (Marchand) Boisjolie, in Binford, ND.  He was raised on the family farm near Durbin, ND. He and his family moved to Everest in 1944 and in 1955, they moved to Casselton.

Ralph was employed with the Northern Pacific Railroad where he worked as a section worker for over 20 years. Ralph and his brother, Ovid, moved to Minot in 1991. He had resided at ManorCare for the last four years.

He was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Minot. Ralph loved gardening and doing his yardwork.

Surviving family includes: 
brother, Ovid Boisjolie, Minot; sister, Jeanette Jenson; nieces and nephews, Brenda (Jim) Larsen, Neil (Sharon) Jenson, and Kipp (Laurie) Jenson, all of Minot, Curt Boisjolie, Fargo, and Jennell (Ray) Johnston, Austin, Texas.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Lloyd and Chester.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, March 24, 2010, at noon at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Minot.

Interment:  Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND.

Visitation:  Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Vigil Prayer Service: Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials: are preferred to American Cancer Society, Dakota Boys Ranch, or the Salvation Army.

Service Participants
Father David Zimmer - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Deacon Chuck Kramer - Vigil Prayer Service
Neil Jenson - Readers

Music
Processional Hymn: “Here I Am Lord”
Offertory Hymn: “Amazing Grace”
Communion Hymn: “For All the Saints”
Commendation: “Song of Farewell”
Recessional Hymn: “Give Me Jesus”
Cindy Volk, Vocalist/Song Leader
Jeanne Artz, Organist

Honorary Bearers
Ralph’s family and friends

Active Bearers: Kipp Jenson, Neil Jenson, Jeff Jenson, Jim Larsen        

Immediately following the funeral mass, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. The graveside service will commence at approximately 2:15 pm.

Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Ralph.

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