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Garry O'Callaghan Jr.

Birth	:	6 Sep 1918 Hazelton, Emmons County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	22 Feb 2011 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8372002, -100.7703018
Description	:	FARGO — Garry O'Callaghan Jr., 92, died Feb. 22, 2011, with his loving wife and family by his side at Edgewood Vista Retirement Home, Fargo. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Garry was born Sept. 6, 1918, at the family ranch in Buchanan Valley Township in Emmons County (Hazelton). Garry, the eldest son of Garret and Eliza (Clark) O'Callaghan, and his brother, James, felt privileged... Read More	FARGO — Garry O'Callaghan Jr., 92, died Feb. 22, 2011, with his loving wife and family by his side at Edgewood Vista Retirement Home, Fargo. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck. Garry was born Sept. 6, 1918, at the family ranch in Buchanan Valley Township in Emmons County (Hazelton). Garry, the eldest son of Garret and Eliza (Clark) O'Callaghan, and his brother, James, felt privileged to grow up in the "beautiful wide open spaces of North Dakota." He was raised on their "pioneer farm" as his father and grandfathers were original homesteaders. On July 27, 1941, Garry married Frieda Pauline Grenz and they raised two sons, Allen and Larry, on the family ranch northwest of Hazelton, where they farmed from 1945 to 1984. Garry was an active member of the American Legion, VFW, Masonic Lodge and Elks; president and member of the Hazelton School Board; and a member of the Hazelton Presbyterian Church. He was one of the first farmers to introduce irrigation to the Emmons County area, and was a founding member of the Missouri Slope Irrigation Development Association. Frieda died from a farm machinery accident in 1980. They were truly farming partners as she provided a great amount of help with Garry. Through mutual friends, Garry met Mabel (Nordine) Hedstrom and on Feb. 4, 1984, they married. They enjoyed traveling and spent many winters together in New Mexico and Arizona. When residing in Bismarck, Garry and Mabel welcomed family and friends into their home and enjoyed gardening together. In their early years, dancing was an enjoyment they shared. He was also engaged in many wood working projects: building tables, wall hangings, clocks and numerous other items. In 2007, they moved to Fargo to be nearer to family. Both Garry and Mabel enjoyed watching the "weather channel" and were always conversing on a day-to-day basis about what they were hearing in the news. In Garry's last hours, Mabel was the devoted and loving caregiver that she was in their 27 years of marriage. In Garry's later years, he became computer savvy and spent many hours at his desk documenting his life stories with words and pictures. In 1996, he published his memoirs, "A Pioneer's Son — A Country Boy's Life." As a proud veteran, Garry left poignant memoirs in his publication, "Memoirs of Garry O'Callaghan: My 1,462 Days in World War II." Both were written with love and are wonderful gifts to his family! Garry hated war but was very proud to have served his country. He loved his family and will be missed by all that knew him. Garry's military service was from Sept. 24, 1941 to Oct. 12, 1945 with rank of private first class, tech/5, corporal. He served in World War II, Army, Japanese Southeast Asia Theater, Artillery, Forward Observer, Okinawa, 97 days combat. He received Service Awards for Good conduct medal, expert shooter, Asiatic Pacific medals with star, seven gold overseas bars, with 116 combat days. Garry is survived by his wife of 27 years, Mabel (Nordine/Hedstrom) O'Callaghan, Fargo; two sons, Allen (Elaine), Omaha, Neb., and Larry (Marilyn), Fargo; brother, James O'Callaghan, Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Tara (Chad) Kalal and Harper and Luca, St. Petersburg, Fla., Brennon (Shelly) O'Callaghan and Elizabeth and Devon Garry, Maple Grove, Minn., and Ryan (Casey) O'Callaghan and Caelan, Starlyn (Joshua) Green and Adella, and Keenan O'Callaghan, all of Bozeman, Mont. Garry is also survived by step-grandchildren/great-grandchildren (Nelson), Heidi (Vince) Williams and Brooklyn, Fargo, Joshua (Jill) Nelson and Chloe, Talia, Brayden and Aubree, Fergus Falls, Minn., and Cody (Michelle) Nelson and Camry and Carter, Casselton; and many very special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garry and Eliza (Clark) O'Callaghan Sr.; and first wife, Frieda Pauline (Grenz) O'Callaghan, who passed away in 1980.

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Where is Garry O'Callaghan Jr.'s memorial?
Garry O'Callaghan Jr.'s memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Bismarck, Burleigh County, USA.
When did Garry O'Callaghan Jr. death?
Garry O'Callaghan Jr. death on 22 Feb 2011 in Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Garry O'Callaghan Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 46.8372002
Longitude: -100.7703018

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Frieda Pauline Grenz O'Callaghan

(1919 - 1980)

Mabel Elvina Nordine O'Callaghan

(1908 - 2015)

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Coordinate: 46.8372002, -100.7703018

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