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Robert (Bob) E. Harstad
• 1942 - 2004 Robert (Bob) E. Harstad, 61, Douglas Bay - Garrison, ND, formerly of Minot, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, in his home following a long courageous battle with cancer. Robert (Bob) E. Harstad was born on October 31, 1942, in Minot, ND, to Martin and Nellie (Shervold) Harstad. He was educated in the Minot Public Schools. He served with the United States Army National Guard and Reserves for nearly 20 years, and was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He worked for the Minot Public School system for 33 years before retiring as utility crew foreman. Following his retirement, he moved to Garrison, where he drove school bus for one year. He enjoyed the laughter and interaction with the school children. Bob was a devoted and loving father to his sons. Those that knew Bob knew him as being a mellow and laid back guy, but the fight, determination and sense of humor he displayed during his illness from beginning to end was amazing. Bob's love for horses got him involved in rodeo activities where he was an excellent team roper. His love for outdoors came at an early age. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and playing pool. He shot his last deer in November off his deck at his lake home. Those Honored To Share In His Life: Four sons, Charles
(Robin) Harstad, St. Petersburg, FL, James Harstad, Ham Lake,
MN, Arik and Chase Harstad, both of Garrison, ND; two grandchildren,
Christian and Cory Harstad; three sisters, Marles Smestad, Sherwood,
ND, Marie (David) Schmitcke, Minot, and Eldora Olson, Underwood,
ND; companion, Dorothy Hicks, Garrison; and several nieces, nephews
and cousins also survive. His parent; son, Andrew; brother, Harold;
and two brothers-in-law, Arthur Olson and Morris Smestad preceded
him in death. Visitation: There will be no reviewal, cremation has
taken place, but friends may sign the register book, Friday,
May 14, 2004, from noon to 7:00 p.m., at Thompson-Larson Funeral
Home, Minot, ND. Music: Congregational hymn "Amazing Grace," Pallbearers: George Behrens, George Ramey, Donnie Heinze, Dale "Pete" Peterson, Gary Brevig John "JA" Helseth, Bryan Harstad, Gilbert Weltikol Honorary Pallbearers: Bob's nieces, nephews and friends in the community A special thank you to Joyce Pfliger, Judy Bicknese, and Carol Behrens. Honor Guard, Flag Presentation and Taps: American Legion William G. Carroll Post #26, Minot, ND. Dennis Scheet, Gerald Mahoney and Dorothy Pence Burial: North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND
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