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SGT Blanding N. Borstad

Birth	:	1 Jun 1924 Devils Lake, Ramsey County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	20 Oct 2002 Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Polk County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.9469147, -97.0421066
Plot	:	Block 14, Lot 02, Space 15, GAR 3rd Addition
Inscription	:	SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Blanding N. Borstad, 78, Minot, ND, died October 20, 2002 in a Minot medical center. He was born on June 1, 1924 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Haakon and Alma (Peterson) Borstad. He was raised and educated in Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1942. He married Mavis Christianson on December 31, 1944 in Devils Lake, ND. He enlisted in the US Army and served during WWII. He was honorably discharged from the Army and returned to ND. They farmed near Devils Lake from 1946 to 1962. He also served as Veterans Service... Read More	Blanding N. Borstad, 78, Minot, ND, died October 20, 2002 in a Minot medical center. He was born on June 1, 1924 in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Haakon and Alma (Peterson) Borstad. He was raised and educated in Devils Lake and graduated from Devils Lake High School in 1942. He married Mavis Christianson on December 31, 1944 in Devils Lake, ND. He enlisted in the US Army and served during WWII. He was honorably discharged from the Army and returned to ND. They farmed near Devils Lake from 1946 to 1962. He also served as Veterans Service Officer while living in Devils Lake. He and his wife Mavis moved to Minot and he went to work for the Department of Agriculture in the Ward County ASCS office. He worked there until 1978. He then went to work for the ND Tax Commissioner's Office. He was hired by former ND Tax Commissioner Byron Dorgan and also served under Tax Commissioner Kent Conrad from 1978 to 1985. Blanding was noted for his excellent people skills, knowledge of current affairs and superb work ethic, which enabled him to serve the state of North Dakota with distinction. Following his retirement, he started M & B Management Service and worked to consult and help many Minot area farmers. His wife Mavis died on March 6, 1992. Blanding remained living in Minot until the time of his death. He attended Christ Lutheran and Saron Lutheran Churches, both of Minot. He was a member of the American Legion Post #26 and the Moose Lodge, both of Minot. He was also very active in the Democratic Party, both locally and on the statewide level. In his spare time, he built several houses in the Minot area and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. His wife, parents; and one sister, Evelyn Schafer, preceded him in death. Senator Kent Conrad was a eulogist and Honorary Bearer at the funeral Honor Guard and Flag Presentation: American Legion William G. Carroll Post #26, Minot, ND Sister-in-law, Marie "Doris" Borstad

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SGT Blanding N. Borstad's memorial is located at: Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Polk County, USA.
When did SGT Blanding N. Borstad death?
SGT Blanding N. Borstad death on 20 Oct 2002 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 47.9469147
Longitude: -97.0421066

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Mavis Christianson Borstad

(1925 - 1992)

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