Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
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Paula Biel
Paula Biel, age 74, died November 2, 2023, after her fourth courageous battle with cancer at Sanford on Broadway, Fargo, ND.
Paula Mannix was born on September 22, 1949, in Helena, MT to Francis and Dorothy (Caswell) Mannix. She attended school at Avon, MT, graduating from Powell County High School in Montana. Upon her graduation, she enlisted in the United States Air Force. Paula was united in marriage to Richard Kingsolver from this union she was blessed with a daughter Christine.
Paula was a strong Republican, in her younger years she traveled to New Orleans to hear Ronald Regan speak. She helped Kevin Kramer when he ran for office and spent many hours supporting the Republican party. Paula was a member of the American Legion Post #25 in Carrington. Throughout the years Paula worked at ALCO as a store manager and also at NAPA in Carrington
Paula was united in marriage to Jerry Biel on January 6, 1995, in New Rockford. They made their home in Melville, ND. Every year Jerry and Paula would take an anniversary trip with a new Amtrak destination. She was an avid Vikings and Bison football fan over the years.
She spent many hours in the yard tending to her flower beds and gardening. She loved to see the hummingbirds in her flowers. Paula was known for her green thumb. She made the best jelly and enjoyed canning. Paula enjoyed keeping everyone up to date on the weather through Facebook. When she wasn’t in her yard she could often be found out fishing or camping.
Paula is survived by her husband Jerry Biel; daughter Christine Kingsolver; a sister Melany Mannix; a niece Brandy Bieberich and nephews Joshua Frey, Reese Biel, Chase Biel, and Cash Biel.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers William Mannix and John Mannix.
Paula’s Visitation will be Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 1:00PM-2:00PM followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00PM all at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
Her Burial will be at the Melville Cemetery.
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We are so sorry Jerry you lost your love She was our saviour on Facebook and much information about many things especially our weather She will be missed by many
To Jerry & Family, Thoughts Hugs and prayers for comfort and peace. Paula was a great gal with such a big heart. She was an awesom advisor and great listener. You have won your great battle and won dear lady. Fly high until we meet again. RIP
Oh Jerry… I’m so very sorry to hear of Paula’s passing. I wish I was in ND so I could give you a big (((HUG))). Paula was always so thoughtful and kind. I’ll always remember her act of kindness after my dad died.
Her friends & Carrington community will sure miss her daily FB posts & her “Paula-isms”! My dear weather/garden/Viking & NDSU loving friend may you REST IN PEACE.
Jerry .. she loved you so much and was always talking about “her Jerry” and I know how much you adored her. My sympathy.
Going to miss our daily weather report and Southbound road report. Paula was always a friendly face and fun to visit with. Jerry, she will be missed by all !
May you rest in peace my dear friend. We met as co- workers, and became friends. I have never known a person with a bigger heart, you were the most caring person and always looked out for others. May all who loved you find peace in your memory🙏
You will be missed and thought about, especially when it’s really windy! 🥰
I am sorry to hear about Paula. She fought a long battle. Loved seeing her plants & flowers. I also loved discussing plants/flowers with her when she worked at Alco.
Jerry our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you. Roger and Linda
We were so sorry to hear about Paula. Our sincere condolences, Jerri and your whole family. She was very nice lady.
So very sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jerry.
so sorry for your loss Jerry she will be missed
Paula was an extraordinary woman. We met online through mutual friends. She quickly made me feel like we’d known each other for ages. I loved her newsy posts of my hometown, the weather, Jerry, her flowers and pets. And of course we all got a daily reminder to wash our hands. ❤️ She’ll be very missed. Hugs and prayers to her family.
Was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending my prayers and holding you in my heart. Paula will be truly missed.
Jerry, our thoughts are with you at this time. We know she is at peace now and will suffer no more.
RIP Paula! Thinking of you Jerry and family!
Sympathy to Paula’s family. We will miss her daily weather posts, her posts on the road conditions and all of her flower and gardening advice.
Jerry, we are so sorry to hear about Paula. She has kept us connected to Carrington with her morning reports. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry, we are so sorry 😪 we’ve known you guys for so many years. we loved Ms. Paula and will miss her always! our prayers 🙏 love and hugs to you Jerry! ❤️😘
Jerry – Sending you lots of love during this difficult time. Paula brought so much joy to others with her beautiful gardens and her daily weather forecasts that we’re all going to miss, but know this – she will always be remembered by me for her kind heart & her deep love for you! ❤️
Many MANY hugs to you & your family.
The Loesch & Klein Families
Jerry, I’m so sorry for your loss (our loss)of the kindest hearted soul that was Paula.
My heart breaks reading this post and hearing the beautiful service of a friend that I cherished…we both had something in common…cancer. Fly high Paula you are whole. Keeping the family and Jerry in my thoughts and prayers.