Leona Bouret
Leona Bouret, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Leona was born on February 10, 1929, at rural Sheyenne, to Arvid and Florence (Smith) Berglund. She attended school in rural Sheyenne and graduated in 1947 from New Rockford High School. She attended Minot State College where she received her teaching degree. Leona taught at several rural schools during her teaching career. Leona was united in marriage to Darrel Bouret on November 18, 1954, at Fort Totten. To this union, five children were born. She farmed and ranched with Darrel until his death in 2006. She was a devoted wife and mother, always giving and thinking of others. Her love was cooking and baking for her family. Fishing the Sheyenne River at Bouret Dam was most enjoyable for Leona and she caught many a “prize� northern. She was a member of the 3L Homemakers Club for many years, and a member of the Altar Society at Seven Dolors. Leona is survived by one son, Joseph (Wanda) Bouret, New Rockford; three daughters, Mary Landeis, Centennial, CO, Deloris (Steve) Geiger, Bismarck, ND, Annette Bouret, Rochester, MN; eleven grandchildren, Tracy (Dan) Vargas, Sarah (Jason) Teeter, Tamara Landeis, Holly Landeis, Katie Landeis, Megan Bouret, Patricia Bouret, Frances (Chris) Thompson, Amber Bouret, Jacob Stein, Danielle Stein; five great-grandchildren, Ava Landeis, Ava & Isaiah Vargas, and Miles and Jack Teeter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Darrel, one son Paul, her brother Erland Berglund, and two grandchildren, Mitchell Bouret and Anne Landeis. The family would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff at LHGS for their loving care of Mom for the last 3 years. A special thank you to Father Bernard Pfau of St. John’s Catholic Church for all the prayers and blessings bestowed upon Leona while she was at LHGS.
PRAYER SERVICE: Sunday at 7:00 PM in Evans Funeral Home,New Rockford MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Seven Dolors Catholic Church,Fort Totten, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, December 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM INTERMENT: Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne, ND |
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Name: Iris Stensby Kubler
Date: 12-20-13
Message: My sister Joy and I have fond memories of our country schoolhouse days when Leona was our teacher. We especially remember getting to spend the night with her at school. What fun we had pretending to play school when no one else was around. We both chose careers in education, thanks to the inspiration of this devoted and wonderful teacher. You will never be forgotten, "Miss Berglund."
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Name: Clarice Stensby Steen
Date: 12/19/2013
Message: Leona was my 8th grade teacher and I remember her as one of the best. She and Darrel were fine people and there are many wonderful memories of those long ago days in country school. My phone visits with her through the years will remain dear to my heart. She was a special lady. To the family I am so very sorry for your loss. May your many treasured memories help bring healing to your hurting hearts.
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Name: Ida Tveito Tedrow
Date: Dec. 19 2013
Message: So sorry to hear of Leona's death but know she is going to be happy in Heaven just as she always was on earth. She was a very nice lady that I knew for many years, sure she will be missed by many. Gods blessings to all.
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Name: Duane Berglund
Date: 12/19/2013
Message: Leona was a wonderful teacher of mine in early grade school years. She also was my first cousin which made it very special. Attending our country school with her as our teacher will always be remembered by the Raymond Berglund family members.
May cousin Leona rest in peace and in God's arms.