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Birth	:	28 Nov 1923 Bathgate, Pembina County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	21 Jul 2020 Hatton, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.8053017, -96.8060989
Description	:	Thomas Martindale, 96, of Hatton, ND, (formerly Fargo) died peacefully July 21, 2020 at the Hatton Prairie Village Nursing Home in Hatton. Thomas Archie Martindale was born November 28, 1923 in Bathgate, ND to Thomas Martindale and Violet (McColl) Martindale. Tom grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bathgate High School in 1941. He left home for college at North Dakota State University in the fall of 1941, and his education was interrupted by his service in WWII. He spent 3 years in the Army, including specialized training in California, and direct combat as a corporal in... Read More	Thomas Martindale, 96, of Hatton, ND, (formerly Fargo) died peacefully July 21, 2020 at the Hatton Prairie Village Nursing Home in Hatton. Thomas Archie Martindale was born November 28, 1923 in Bathgate, ND to Thomas Martindale and Violet (McColl) Martindale. Tom grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bathgate High School in 1941. He left home for college at North Dakota State University in the fall of 1941, and his education was interrupted by his service in WWII. He spent 3 years in the Army, including specialized training in California, and direct combat as a corporal in Central Europe and in the Battle of the Bulge. Tom returned to NDSU to complete undergraduate work in 1948 then eventually a master’s degree from University of North Dakota in 1966. After graduating in 1948, Tom brought his unique skills and enthusiasm back to NDSU, this time as a county agent with the Extension Service. His first assignment was near Bismarck where he worked with the local farmers to enhance their farms and practices. As a single young man fresh out of college, Tom loved his work. His boss at the time, however, decided Tom needed more balance in his life and suggested a blind date with a young lady that rented a room in his home. Not being able to say no to his boss, Tom agreed. Thus began the 68 year adventure with the love of his life, Loraine. Tom and Loraine married in 1950. Their early time together criss-crossed North Dakota as Tom’s career evolved. There were stops in Lakota, Beulah, and Grand Forks before finally settling in Fargo for his final 20 years where he led the North Dakota State 4-H Program. Along the way they started a family, eventually being blessed with four wonderful children and many grand and great grandchildren. Family was important and they enjoyed every opportunity they had to spend with them. There were other prominent aspects to Tom’s life. As a depression era kid, Tom could reuse or fix darn near anything. His ability to reclaim someone else’s used up something or other was practical but it also provided countless puzzles for him to solve. Tom was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo as an elder, usher, volunteer and lifelong friend to many in the congregation. He also bled the Green and Gold of the NDSU Bison, his favorite college football team. He was a season ticket holder for many years and did his best to never miss a game. Tom also valued his exercise. Jogging, fishing with friends, camping with the family, travelling the world with Loraine were all part of his active life. His feet were shuffling until the very end. In recent years, despite health issues, Tom was a jokester and a never-ending optimist, full of gratitude for his family and the folks who cared for him. And if asked, he was more than willing to share a small nugget of wisdom he picked up during his nearly 97 years of life. “I’ve always had good advice from good people. If only I had followed it!”...one of his favorites. Tom is survived by sons, Tom W. (Sue) Martindale, Kevin (Karen) Martindale; daughter, Camille (Tom) Kouri; daughter-in-law, Lori Martindale; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one sister-in-law, Marlys (Wesley) Kunz. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Loraine, son, Dr. Don Martindale, sister, Donna Hanson, and granddaughter, Carin Martindale. A private family prayer service will be held at 1:00 pm, Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 and will be live streamed at www.hansonrunsvold.com Condolences and memories may also be shared on the website. Memorials are preferred to Hatton Prairie Village in Hatton, ND, or Immanuel Lutheran Church in Fargo. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home – Fargo, ND inforum.com, 24 July 2020

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Thomas Archie Martindale's memorial is located at: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo, Cass County, USA.
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Thomas Archie Martindale death on 21 Jul 2020 in Hatton, Traill County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.8053017
Longitude: -96.8060989

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8053017, -96.8060989

2. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
Stanley Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7891808, -96.8016663

3. Gethsemane Cathedral Memorial Garden
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8263320, -96.8183480

4. Gethsemane Cathedral Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8262810, -96.8187410

5. Moorhead Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7839012, -96.7694016

6. Holy Cross Cemetery South
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7816100, -96.8428100

7. Holy Cross Mission Cemetery
Stanley Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7675950, -96.7993030

8. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8461800, -96.7862701

9. Muslim Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7634790, -96.8231530

10. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8410988, -96.7683029

11. Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8316300, -96.7349900

12. Lutheran Church of Christ the King Columbarium
Moorhead, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8553600, -96.7574500

13. Prairie Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8661003, -96.7664032

14. Horace Lutheran Cemetery
Horace, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7785988, -96.8992004

15. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Moorhead, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8720350, -96.7689620

16. Brink Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7679500, -96.9038000

17. First Lutheran Church Memorial Chapel Columbarium
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8827254, -96.7867111

18. Saint Benedict Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7243576, -96.8429718

19. Faith Journey Lutheran Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8746120, -96.8988670

20. Lower Wild Rice and Red River Cemetery
Pleasant Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7111015, -96.7981033

21. Clemenson Cemetery
Horace, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7460098, -96.9236679

22. Saint John Cemetery
Horace, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7750390, -96.9460420

23. Saint Stephens Episcopal Memorial Garden
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9060770, -96.7803950

24. Messiah Lutheran Church Columbarium
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9059640, -96.7772130