Reiny KaLin Inman • 1992- 2009

Reiny KaLin Inman, 17, daughter of Mechell and Jeff Holien, rural Surrey, died Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, in a Minot hospital as a result of injuries sustained Monday in a one-vehicle accident near Surrey.

Reiny KaLin Inman, whose nickname was “RainDawg,” was born in Minot on June 10, 1992, a daughter of Mechell (Inman) Holien and Todd Wiseman. She and her mother lived in Kenmare and Minot before moving to Surrey where she had since lived with her family. She started school at St. Leo's Elementary School in Minot, beginning at the kindergarten level until 2nd grade and continuing from 3rd grade at Surrey Public School into high school.

As a young student, she became active in 4-H, being a member of the Mighty Mustangs 4-H Club in Surrey. These activities included involvement in the Ward County 4-H Achievement Days, the North Dakota State Fair, and the Make It Yourself With Wool Contest. She attended many summers at Triangle Y Camp near Garrison operated by the Minot YMCA, and for a few years, served as a camp wrangler counselor.

At the time of her death, she was a junior at Surrey High School where she was active in basketball, volleyball, track, and cross country. She had been a member of the school student council and yearbook club.

With her family, she was a member of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Minot. She was confirmed there, attended CCD classes which entailed instruction in the Catholic faith, and became an altar girl who served Mass.

Reiny had a free spirit and a kind heart. She did not judge other people and always stood up for what she believed was right. Her passion in life was running out in the open country, often barefoot. In typical Reiny fashion, she felt restricted being confined to running in circles. She had a good understanding of science, and was artistic, enjoying drawing, doodling, and writing. She liked a little glitter in her life too, and had become an avid collector of her old running shoes and numerous others. Reiny had a great love for all animals, especially her horse, Wrinkles.
 
Reiny was one of a kind. She had the courage to be who God wanted her to be and a faith that would not be shaken. In her words she described herself as strong, content, committed, loyal, strong-willed, non-materialistic and full of life. Anyone who truly knew Reiny will always and forever be touched in some special way by her time on this earth. Through her love of running and 4-H activities she touched many people, even crossing state lines. This is one young lady who will be truly missed and always remembered for her peace sign.
 
Surviving: parents, Mechell and Jeff Holien, rural Surrey; birth father, Todd Wiseman; brothers, Blaine and Joseph Holien, both of Seattle, and Ryder Holien, at home; sister, Sarah Webb, North Pole, AK; nephew, Easton Webb, North Pole; maternal grandparents, Sharon Inman, Kenmare, and Robert (Delores) Inman, Berthold; paternal grandmothers, Gerri Holien, Cando, and Lin Nicholson, Wibaux, MT; aunts and uncles, Alechia (Tracy) Neubauer and Rita Hampshire, both Berthold, Linda (Doug) Martin, Devils Lake, Sherry (Marshall) Hill, and Patrick (Linda) Holien, all of Minot, Randy Ramsdell, of Nebraska, T. J. Holien, Duane (Jackie) Holien, Buck Holien and Coupe Holien, all of Cando, Jeanette (Jim) LaRock, New Town, Gene (Ellie) Bredahl, rural Berthold; numerous cousins, including Blake (Denae) Inman, Shelbe, Amanda and Sawyer Neubauer; special friend, Kirk Kinard, Minot.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfathers, Harold Holien and James Wiseman; aunts, Christie Holien, Debbie Ramsdell and Laurella Brown; uncle, Jeff Wiseman; cousin, Robert Gaskins; Grandma Caddy and Papa Lyle Brekhus; and special friends, Catlin Bartuska, Tanner Jespersen, Russell Nelson and Chelsie Lies.
 
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, November 20, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Minot.

Interment:  Church of Brethren Cemetery, Surrey, ND.

Visitation:  Thursday from Noon to 5 p.m. at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot. 

Vigil Prayer Service: Thursday at 7 p.m. at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Minot.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

Service Participants
Father Austin Vetter - Celebrant of the Liturgies
Fr. Justin Waltz, Fr. Victor, and Fr. Chris Walter - Concelebrants
Grace Fisher - Reader
Cindy Clark and Carey Walter - Gift Bearers
John Feist, Lyle Frost and Harold Wald - Altar Servers

Music
Processional Hymn: “Here I Am Lord” #382
Offertory Hymn: “I Will Choose Christ” #536
Communion Solo: “On Eagle’s Wings”
Meditation Solo: “Sissy’s Song”
Commendation: “Song of Farewell”
Recessional Hymn: “Amazing Grace” #442
Lori Harris, Vocalist
Colleen and Brianna Schwan, Musicians

Honorary Bearers The Surrey High School Junior Class of 2011, Gary Walhaug, David Duttenhefer, and her numerous friends.

Active Bearers: Mark Hermanson, David Brown, Ronnie Brekhus, Marshall Kennedy, Scott Bredahl, Monte Brekhus, Taylor Vollmer, Jake Walter, Buddy Springstead, Brian Rogers

Immediately following the funeral service, there will be a time of  fellowship and lunch in the lower level of the church. The family will join you when they return from the cemetery.

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 Reiny.

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