Boyd Haagenson, 88, of Devils Lake, formerly of Minnewaukan, ND, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at Heartland Care Center in Devils Lake.  Funeral services will be Sunday, September 26th, 2010, 2:00 PM at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Minnewaukan with Pastor Luther Mathison officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 4 to 7pm with a 7:00 PM Prayer Service at the Nelson Funeral Home in Minnewaukan.  Casket bearers will be his grandsons:  Allan Tofsrud,  Randy Thompson,  Ryan Thompson,  Ben Haagenson,  Nathan Haagenson,  Stephen Haagenson,  Daniel Haagenson,  Corey Pederson and Cameron Pederson.  Honorary bearers will be his granddaughters:  Cindy Huffman,  Rhonda Thompson Howard,  Rita Thompson Halvorson,  Brenda Severson,  Sara Wallace,  Hannah Hamlet,  Bethany Konzek,  Gretta Haagenson and Courtney Pederson.  Music for the service will be from Rhonda Thompson Howard and Rita Thompson Halvorson, vocalists with Deanna Hanson, organist.

E. Boyd Haagenson was born August 12, 1922 at rural Rolette, ND, the son of Bennie and Alice (Ness) Haagenson.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Ox Creek Lutheran Church and attended the Ox Creek Public School.  On November 25, 1945, Boyd  was united in marriage to Madelyn Berg.  They made their home on a farm near Rolette and later moved to a farm near Minnewaukan.  Boyd later married Elna Pederson at Minnewaukan on November 25th, 1965.  They spent many winters in Weslaco, TX.

Boyd was a charter member of Trinity Free Lutheran Church, serving as a deacon, trustee and Sunday School teacher.  He served on the Benson County FHA Board in the early 1960's and was a member and a county chairman of the NFO.  He enjoyed watching his sons play basketball and baseball.  Boyd enjoyed traveling.

He is survived by his wife: Elna of Devils Lake;  a daughter: Becky (Ronnie) Thompson of Minnewaukan;  sons:  Rev. Larry (Jan) Haagenson of Loveland, CA and Paul Haagenson of Fargo;  step-sons:  Randy Pederson of Devils Lake,  David (Lori) Pederson of Washburn, ND  and Brian (Marla) Pederson of West Fargo;  16 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren;  24 great-grandchildren;  a great-great-grandchild;  sisters:  Opal Campbell of Minnetonka, MN,  Marlys Johnson of Wolford, ND and Marlene Tollefson of Churchs Ferry;  several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Sandra Tofsrud and a son:  David Haagenson.



Condolences:

Paul,  So sorry to hear about your Dad.  Know that you and your family are thought of and in my prayers. Marcia Harsche

Sorry to hear of your father's passing, Paul.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Marcy Feilmeier         McKenzie County FSA Office

Brian, Marla, Corey, Courtney & Cameron,   We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go thru this difficult time. May God give you comfort, strength & peace.  Blessings to you ~ Love, Manley & Laurel

Paul, Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Brooke Kessel

Paul - We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family as you prepare for the days ahead.  Clay County FSA

Paul and all family members,   I'm sorry for the loss of your father, grandpa, husband. Sorrow and grief can be very powerful. Remember the great times that you had with Boyd and talk about him often. It will comfort your  family just knowing how special he was. Good memories can and will overcome sadness. My prayers are with you all.    Wynn Rasmussen

Becky ~ Sorry for the loss of your father.  May the warm memories of the past help you through this time of sorrow.  Our prayers go out to you and the Thompson family. Chris and Loren Lunde

So sorry to hear about Boyd. I am a relative of his.His mother and my grandma were sisters. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. God be with all of you. Barbara(Benzmiller)Vosberg

We will miss our fellowship with Boyd.  But then it will be but a little while and we will all gather around the Lord Jesus Christ and join together in singing songs of praise.  We regret that because of the Sunday funeral we cannot attend.  We will be with you all in spirit and will look forward to other times we can be together.  And certainly we have enjoyed much fellowship - we birthday boys too. Psalm 118. Pastor Dennis and Marilyn Gray

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Boyd was a dear friend and I valued his guidance on the church council.  May the blessed hope we have in Christ comfort and sustain you. Pastor Tim and Evonne Skramstad

We heard today of Boyd's passing. We enjoyed visiting with Boyd and Elna during the years we spent in Mwkn and felt a special kindred with them, partly because Boyd's son Larry was the pastor at our home church in Minnesota and Phil was the pastor at Larry's home church in ND, and because Phil and Larry had been friends and seminary classmates. Even more so, they were special to us because we shared the same faith in Jesus Christ as they did. May each of you know His presence and experience the peace that passes all understanding. Pastor Phil & Marlene Rokke

Paul and family,  I was sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.  Cherish the many memories.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Jamie Marler