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Bernard J. “Ben” Thomsen

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Birth	:	5 Sep 1908 Ruso, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Dec 2005 Underwood, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Underwood Cemetery, Underwood, McLean County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.4664001, -101.1444016
Description	:	Ben Thomsen, age 97, of Underwood, ND, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Prairieview Nursing Home in Underwood. Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at the First Assembly of God Church - Underwood, ND; Rev. Al Johnson, Officiating; Interment of cremains will be held at a later date. Bernard “Ben” J. Thomsen was born September 5, 1908 at Ruso, ND, the son of Thomas C. & Thora (Clausen) Thomsen. He attended elementary school at Ruso, ND and later moved to Underwood, ND. He married Esther Engler on July 21, 1934 at Underwood. Ben was a well-known sheep... Read More	Ben Thomsen, age 97, of Underwood, ND, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at the Prairieview Nursing Home in Underwood. Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 at the First Assembly of God Church - Underwood, ND; Rev. Al Johnson, Officiating; Interment of cremains will be held at a later date. Bernard “Ben” J. Thomsen was born September 5, 1908 at Ruso, ND, the son of Thomas C. & Thora (Clausen) Thomsen. He attended elementary school at Ruso, ND and later moved to Underwood, ND. He married Esther Engler on July 21, 1934 at Underwood. Ben was a well-known sheep shearer in the area and operated the Zeller Coal Mine for a couple of years. Ben & Esther purchased a farm north of Underwood where they farmed until their retirement in 1976. The land he farmed is now under present-day Lake Audubon. Ben was a member of the Community Action Board for 10 years and an active member of the Underwood Senior Center. He enjoyed singing, playing pool and cribbage. He is remembered for his precision in framing quilts for his wife Esther. In September 2005, he and his wife celebrated their 71st Wedding Anniversary where Ben carried on the tradition of singing the song “Have I Told You Lately That I Love You”. He is survived by his wife, Esther Thomsen of Underwood, ND; two sons, Erling (Luverl) Thomsen of Sioux Falls, SD, & Ivan (Joyce) Thomsen of Kissimmee, FL; one daughter, Bernardine Cundiff of Sioux Falls, SD; 8 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother (Thomas), and sisters (Amelia, Valdo, & Viola) (Source: Goetz Funeral Homes)

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Bernard J. “Ben” Thomsen's memorial is located at: Underwood Cemetery, Underwood, McLean County, USA.
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Bernard J. “Ben” Thomsen death on 21 Dec 2005 in Underwood, McLean County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.4664001
Longitude: -101.1444016

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Parent

Thomas C. Thomsen

(1860 - 1915)

Thora E Thomsen Legg

(1880 - 1957)

Spouse

Esther M. Engler Thomsen

(1912 - 2009)

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