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Harlis Alton Sem

Birth	:	22 Jul 1931 Powers Lake Township, Mountrail County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2021 Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Bethel Cemetery, Powers Lake, Burke County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5466995, -102.6675034
Description	:	Harlis A "Bud" Sem, 89, of Powers Lake, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND. Harlis Sem was born July 22, 1931 at home in Mountrail County near Powers Lake, North Dakota. Harlis was the third of four children. He was the third generation to live and farm South of Powers Lake. Harlis married Dagney Enget on October 25th, 1951 in a double wedding with brother Phalen and Dagney's sister Darlene. Harlis worked in the Tioga oil field until the unexpected death of his father, William in 1961. He took over the... Read More	Harlis A "Bud" Sem, 89, of Powers Lake, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Tioga Medical Center in Tioga, ND. Harlis Sem was born July 22, 1931 at home in Mountrail County near Powers Lake, North Dakota. Harlis was the third of four children. He was the third generation to live and farm South of Powers Lake. Harlis married Dagney Enget on October 25th, 1951 in a double wedding with brother Phalen and Dagney's sister Darlene. Harlis worked in the Tioga oil field until the unexpected death of his father, William in 1961. He took over the family farm. In 1965, a hail storm took his crop. He moved his family to Powers Lake and ran the local restaurant for one year while continuing to farm and milk cows. He loved the farm life. He would say he liked buying angus heifers more than buying a new car. In 1978 he sold his milking cows and worked in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska with his brother, Phalen for 6 years. In 1984, he bought milk cows back and continued to milk for a few more years. In 1986, he sold the milk cows once again. Focusing on farming and raising angus cattle. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his many friends. Fishing in Canada was always a highlight. Harlis retired on his 80th birthday, selling his angus cows and buying a winter home in Apache Junction, AZ where he enjoyed the warmer weather with friends. He was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church in Powers Lake. He is survived by sons, Scott (Tami) Sem, Ambrose, ND; Claude (Pati) Sem, Minot, ND; and Stacey (Brenda) Sem, Thompson, ND and daughter, Sandy (Donny) Leiseth, Williston, ND. Eleven grandchildren, William (Bill) Sem, Tanya Hill, Trisha Werre, Katie Peterson, Kimberly Keller, Kelli Sem, Chelsie Black, Evan Johnson, Megan Aichele, Kaitlyn Ratchenski and Joshua Sem. Sixteen great-grandchildren along with a number of nieces and nephews. Harlis was preceded in death by his wife, Dagney; parents, William and Ruth; brothers, Allen and Phalen and sister, Caroline Hermanson.

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Where is Harlis Alton Sem's memorial?
Harlis Alton Sem's memorial is located at: Bethel Cemetery, Powers Lake, Burke County, USA.
When did Harlis Alton Sem death?
Harlis Alton Sem death on 16 Apr 2021 in Tioga, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harlis Alton Sem's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5466995
Longitude: -102.6675034

Family Members:

Parent

William L Sem

(1899 - 1961)

Ruth Mabel Hegstad Sem

(1902 - 1981)

Spouse

Dagney C Enget Sem

(1930 - 1993)

Siblings

Phalen Artis Sem

(1928 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethel Cemetery
Lunds Valley, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5458512, -102.6671137

2. Saint James Cemetery
Powers Lake, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5821991, -102.6241989

3. Bethel Lutheran Cemetery
Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5458760, -102.5811050

4. Bethel Cemetery
Battleview, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5746994, -102.7797012

5. Saint James Cemetery
Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6236000, -102.6207962

6. Lunds Valley Cemetery
Lunds Valley, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4880981, -102.5535965

7. Elbow Lake Bethel Cemetery
Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6232986, -102.5591965

8. Old Bethel Cemetery
Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6310997, -102.8007965

9. Beauty Valley Cemetery
Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5024986, -102.8488998

10. Norman Lutheran Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4879417, -102.8506165

11. German Mennonite Cemetery
Lostwood, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4731903, -102.4614487

12. Scandia Cemetery
Battleview, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6618580, -102.8655650

13. Lindahl Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5226550, -102.9286890

14. Lostwood Cemetery
Lostwood, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4809761, -102.4170227

15. White Earth Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3718987, -102.7639008

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6178017, -102.9282990

17. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6185989, -102.9285965

18. Sharon Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6039009, -102.9400024

19. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3724213, -102.7795181

20. Hide and Stone Cemetery
Vanville, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5788000, -102.3792600

21. Nasareth Cemetery
Vanville, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6180992, -102.3861008

22. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Columbus, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7476387, -102.7660294

23. Bakken Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4160995, -102.9216995

24. Big Butte Cemetery
Coteau, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7210000, -102.4648040