Sigurd R. (Buddy) Bjornstad found his peace, passing away at the Towner County Med Center in Cando. The 82-year-old local farmer was the eighth child born to Sigurd and Marta Bjornstad October 11, 1931 near Rock Lake. He graduated from Cando High School in 1949 and attended Wahpeton School of Science for Welding and Mechanics, skills he has passed to some of his sons.  After receiving a medical discharge in 1952 from the US Air Force, he married to Dorothy Jensen of Moorhead, MN on December 1, 1954 in Devils Lake, ND and raised their family on their Cando farm. He was involved as a board member of the National Potato Association for 6 years, Red River Potato Association for 6 years receiving the Meritorious Service Award in 1989, American Legion (60 year member), Baker Electric Board for 13 years and past president, Sons of Norway (Charter member), Cando Hockey Association as one of the founders for the organization that started the funding and building of the current hockey facility in Cando, Farmers Union Board and member of the Cando Lutheran Church, making the morning coffee. He also made two trips to Europe sharing agricultural techniques during and after the Cold War.

He is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years, Dorothy; daughter Margaret (Doug) Henke of Cando and their children- Matt (Lisa) and children Kendra & Keaton of McVille, ND, Danielle (Mike) Grant and son Alex of Moorhead, MN, Michael (Christine) of Cavalier, and Mark, Derek, & Dane all of Cando; sons: Chris of Cando and his daughter, Karie (Scott) Fugleburg & their son Tyler of Nashville, TN, Sig (Bella) and their daughter Kaylie of Cando and their sons Doug Eggl of Minot & Matt (Katie) Eggl & son Easton of Jamestown, Martin Jens of Bismarck, ND, Andy (Johnelle) and son Jonathan of Westminster, CO, Teddy (Robyn Spencer) and children Sam & Harley of Cando and Peter (Lisa) and daughter Adrianna of Cando; brother Pete (Joyce) Bjornstad of Cando; brother-in-law Ray Reid of Chinook, MT; and sisters-in-law: Ruth Bjornstad of Devils Lake and Mildred Matthys of Moorhead, MN. Many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive him.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, Sigurd and Marta Bjornstad; sisters: Margaret (Ervie) McIntyre, Lillian Thompkins and Ruby Reid; brothers: Harold (Bea) Bjornstad, Walter Kenneth (Aurora) Bjornstad, Bjorn Bjornstad and brother-in-law Leo Matthys.

This man, with his love of the land, will be greatly missed by his family, friends and 'Bentley', his Corgi-Terrier sidekick who accompanied him to their morning coffee stop at Houtcooper's.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with a family prayer service starting at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Dunnigan Dix Funeral Home of Cando.

Funeral services will be at the Cando Lutheran Church on Friday, June 6th at 11:00 A.M. with burial in the IOOF Cemetery of Cando following the service.


Condolences:

Dorothy, Monte and I send our prayers of comfort to you and your children, and their families.  Also condolences to my father, Pete; Joyce, their children and their families. Karen Bjornstad Anderson







Sympathy to all the family. Buddy was a great inspiration to my boys, Jesse and Jeremy, when they played hockey. He was kind and had a welcoming spirit. Memories of "growing up" with all the Bjornstads will always bring a smile when I think of them. Marilyn (Maurseth) Anderson







Prayers are sent, gonna miss Buddy. Scott Nelsen







Dear Bjørnstad family. Sending condolences from us in Krokstadelva and Mjøndalen to express our sympathy by Sigurd (Buddy) death. We are thinking of you. Inger Lise - Sølvi - Marit and Peter







Aunt Dorothy and all my cousins, You have my sincere prayers for your comfort in sadness and for joyful memories of Uncle Buddy. I am grateful I was able to visit with most of you in June 2010 in Cando. I know that we will all be reunited in Heaven, never again to part. My love to all of you. Lisa Bjornstad, Albany, Oregon







Dorothy and Family, Sincerely sorry to hear of Sigurd's passing.  I hope many happy memories of him comfort you during this difficult time. Blessing, Jill Hanson