Gene Elwood Opland's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2019 in Des Lacs, North Dakota

Gene Elwood Opland

November 20, 1930 - September 22, 2019 (88 years old)

Des Lacs, North Dakota

Gene Elwood Opland's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2019 in Des Lacs, North Dakota

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Family Funeral Home

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Gene Elwood Opland

November 20, 1930 - September 22, 2019 (88 years old)

Des Lacs, North Dakota

Gene Elwood Opland Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gene Elwood Opland (Des Lacs, North Dakota), who passed away at the age of 88, on September 22, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Emil Opland and Olga Opland (Larson); his wife Marlene Gail Waterman; his siblings, Lyle, Lloyd and Betty Aker; and his granddaughter Breanna Frueh.

He is survived by: his brother Construction; his children, Grant Opland (Cindy) of Spokane, WA, Corene Buxa (Rod) of Anamoose, ND, Bonita Vinje (Kevin) of Maricopa, AZ, Diane Frueh (Daryl) of West Fargo, ND, Jane Hickling (Todd) of Culpeper, VA and Betty Davy (Randy) of Moorhead, MN; his brother Floyd Opland (Jean) of Enumclaw, WA; and his siblings-in-law, Esther Opland and Jule Waterman (Lucy). He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials are preferred to Child Evangelism Fund (CEF) or The Church XYZ Senior group.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Family Funeral Home



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Sep 26

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Thomas Family Funeral Home
304 S Main Street Minot, North Dakota 58701

Fri

Sep 27

Celebration of life

First Baptist Church
200 3rd St SW, Minot, ND 58701

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