Lester Colvin
October 11, 1936 ~ April 13, 2024
Lester’s Prayer Service will be livestreamed at 6:00 PM Monday, April 22, 2024:
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 23, 2024:
Lester E Colvin passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Sheyenne Crossings in West Fargo, ND.
Lester was born on October 11, 1936 in Langdon, ND to William and Catherine Colvin; he attended high school in Egeland, ND. He attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND, and graduated with a degree in Refrigeration.
Lester was united in marriage to Bernelda Neussendorfer on July 9, 1956, in Munich, ND. They lived in Oakland, CA and Max, ND before making their home together in Fargo, ND.
Lester served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1957 as a radar operator. He joined Western States Life Insurance in 1961 as the Building Engineer Supervisor until his retirement in 1998, he worked part time at Nodak Mutual Insurance. He was a long-time member of St. Mary Cathedral, in Fargo.
Lester had many hobbies: he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He loved tending to his huge garden and creating beautiful flower beds and landscaping around his home. He enjoyed wood working. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was heavily involved with Scouting and served as a leader for Cubs, Webelos, and Boy Scouts. He volunteered at camps for children with cancer. He loved spending time with his family. He organized many family reunions and was the first one there and the last to leave.
Lester is survived by three sons: Jay, Jerome, and Lester (Karen) all of Fargo; two daughters: Wanda (Randal) Hirchert of Fargo, and Peggy (Jeffrey) Green of Moorhead, MN; eleven grandchildren: Anthony (Jay’s son), Brian, Jonathan, and Alex (Wanda’s children), Lynda and Joseph (Jerome’s children), Timothy and Brandi (Peggy’s children) and Nichelle, Kayla, and Tiffany (Lester’s children); fifteen great-grandchildren; and his brother Melvin (Jeanie) of Shreveport, LA.
Lester was preceded in death by his loving wife Bernelda; his parents William and Catherine; his brother William; and his daughter-in-law Kimberly (Jerome’s wife).
Services
Visitation - Monday: April 22, 2024 5:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Rosary - Monday: April 22, 2024 6:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service - Monday: April 22, 2024 6:30 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Tuesday: April 23, 2024 9:00 am
St. Mary's Cathedral, Fargo ND
619 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota (701) 235-4289
https://cathedralofstmary.com/
Funeral Mass - Tuesday: April 23, 2024 10:00 am
St. Mary's Cathedral, Fargo ND
619 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota (701) 235-4289
https://cathedralofstmary.com/
Love Peggy
I worked for Les at Western States Life in High School. He was a great guy with an awesome sense of humor and maintained the building and grounds at the highest level. I will speak for all of the Haakenstad’s as he was the best and I know my Dad Dale just loved him. RIP Lester.
I shared this with Peggy the other day. I was remembering when Grandpa Green moved across the hall from Grandpa Colvin at Sheyenne Crossings. We thought this would be great! Les could keep an eye on our dad and help show him the ropes. Little did we know…. Les was taking our dad on little tours to show him where everything was and making sure he went down for meals and activities. When visiting, we’d ask our dad how his meal was when he went for dinner, and he would reply “I didn’t go for dinner”. If Les was there he would pipe in – “Yes he did, I saw him”. We learned more about what our dad did, or didn’t do, from Les than from our dad. He was a fantastic neighbor and friend for our dad. Les will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends.
I worked with Lester at Western States Life and he never failed to greet me with a smile and the twinkle in his eyes. He made everyone feel welcomed and did a great job keeping the office and grounds looking wonderful. He lived in my neighborhood also. So, I enjoyed the conversations we had as I passed by his house on my walks. He will be missed by so many.
Uncle Lester was amazing. I can remember when I was little and some family went on a car trip when we got close to home I would pretend to be asleep because then he would carry me in the house. Love that man!!
I worked with Lester for many years at Western States Life. The kindest man I have ever known. He was so good at keeping the grounds and office in pristine condition. Rest in peace, Lester.
I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing a parent, but I hope the memories of your father will bring you peace and comfort in the days and months ahead. I go past his “old” house every day and always remember him taking care of the beautiful flowers he had around the house or watering the yard. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. Rest in Peace, Lester!