Evans Funeral Home
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Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
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Dean Aasand
Dean Allan Aasand, age 60, of Carrington, North Dakota passed away November 2nd, 2024. He was surrounded by family in prayer at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks.
Dean was born February 14th, 1964 in Jamestown, North Dakota. He was the second son and child to Richard and Yvonne Aasand.
Dean grew up in McHenry, ND and spent his childhood there attending the McHenry Public School. When the McHenry Public School closed, he attended the GSM School in Glenfield, where he graduated in 1983. During his last year of high school, Dean met the love of his life, Deedra, at a Kensal dance. A couple of years later, Dean attended college at Moorhead Tech, receiving an associate’s degree in Architectural Electrical Drafting in 1987.
After college, he started working for HTI in Fargo and later Denver, CO. He then started an asbestos abatement company in Denver where he worked until 1990. From there, Dean and Deedra moved to Warroad, MN where he worked in the Engineering Department at Marvin Windows until 1997. During that time, he became interested in raising emus. After leaving Warroad, Dean & Deedra moved to Carrington, ND and started an at-home business with the emus, selling emu oil products. This at-home business allowed him to do what he considered to be his best job: a stay-at-home Dad. He continued to grow his business and created Vitality, Inc. which he ran until he retired in 2019.
During the years raising Kyle and Brittney, Dean loved having all kinds of birds on the farm, including his emus, ostriches, rheas, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guineas, and pheasants. Dean loved to fish and hunt. He taught everyone in his family to shoot bow, and they enjoyed bow hunting in the fall together. Many hours were spent practicing bow in the yard shooting at Bob the deer practice target. Practice arrows could be found many times in the yard while mowing, much to Dean’s chagrin.
Dean and his family took a weeklong vacation every summer while the kids were growing up. He loved traveling and exploring new places with his family. He had a love of camping from being in the mountains of Colorado and the forest in Minnesota, but camping didn’t always work out the way he wanted it to. However, it sure made for some fun times and good memories for all. There was only one criterion for the location of the family vacation, and that was it had to be close enough to drive to. Many states and national parks were explored during those trips, including Medora, the Black Hills, Devils Tower, Yellowstone, Denver, Winnipeg, and Wisconsin Dells.
Dean retired in 2019 and spent his retirement doing many things he loved, such as fishing and golfing and being a Grandpa. In 2023, Dean and Deedra bought a lake house up on Devils Lake. From that time on, Dean spent his time renovating and enjoying his time at the lake house.
Dean Aasand is survived by his wife, Deedra Aasand of Carrington, ND; his son, Kyle (Regan) Aasand of Halstad, MN; his daughter, Brittney (Ceph) Dockter of Streeter, ND; and his grandchildren, Tilman, Ruth, and Montelius “Monte” Dockter, and soon-to-be Baby Aasand. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard Aasand, mother, Yvonne (Kofoid) Aasand, and brother, Steven Aasand.
Dean’s Visitation will be Friday, from 5:00PM-7:00PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington.
His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00AM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McHenry, ND.
A Burial will be at the Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry, ND.
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So sorry to hear the horrible news. All my thoughts go to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Oh Deedra, Brittany and Kyle, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for you. I won’t be able to attend the funeral but I will be thinking of you and sending all our best wishes.
Your passing broke my heart, although we were separated by distance we kept in touch over the years.
After I heard the news, our memories flooded my memory, what a great time we had, you were a special friend like no other, you were one of a kind, I truly miss and love you.
Go rest high on that mountain
Deedra I am so sorry to hear about Deans passing. Losing a spouse hurts! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
so sorry to hear of your loss. we’re sorry we aren’t there to help celebrate his life. Rose & Gary
So sorry to hear this. Deedra, Brittney and Kyle you are all in our prayers. I have so many fun memories with Dean and Deedra. Gods speed Dean🙏🏻💔🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss Deedra. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I know you feel lost at this time. Hug friends and family and know you’re loved, and when you’re alone, cross your arms in front of you and hug yourself because that’s when you’ll be hugging Dean in your heart.
Deedra, Kyle, Brittany, Regan, Ceph, & grandbabies – our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. There are no words to fully comfort someone over the loss of a loved one, but know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Rodgers Family (Drew, Madi, & Reed)
Deedra. Kyle, Brittany – We are so sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and lean on those around you during this difficult time.
Deedra so sorry for your loss! We are sending our sympathy and many prayers! God Bless!
Deedra~
Paul and I were so sorry to hear about Dean.
Our sympathies to all Dean’s family and friends.
Big (((HUGS))) to you.
Deedra and family,
So sorry to learn of Dean’s passing. I pray you feel God’s loving arms around you for comfort at such a difficult time. You will be in prayers in the days and months ahead.
Deedra and family – I’m so sorry!! It broke my heart to learn of Dean’s sudden passing.
While I can not be there this weekend in person, I am sending you all love and prayers that God’s peace be with you.
Deedra and family… sorry for the loss of Dean. Our thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you. Cherish your memories and treasure your kin.
Deedra and family,
We were so surprised to hear of Dean’s passing. I can’t imagine the heartbreak you are feeling right now. Please know that you are all in our prayers and we are here for you whatever you may need.
Jen and Kelly
So sorry for your family’s loss, prayers to all of you.
We are so sad to hear of Dean’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends.
Steve and Marlene Schimelfenig
Sorry to hear about Dean. Prayers to his family.
Simply said……we care and we grieve with you.
Marty, Cheryl, Rebecca Lonski
Alan & Abbey Edquist
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love for all his family. Prayers
Sending Dean’s family my deepest condolences during this difficult time. Deedra I will keep you all in my daily prayers for comfort in the days ahead.
Prayers and hugs Deedra and family.