Burt Elstad
February 6, 1928 ~ December 28, 2014
Burt B. Elstad 86, Fargo, died December 28, at Sanford Palliative Care Fargo surrounded by his family.
Burt was born February 6, 1928 in Bowbells, ND to John and Selma (Borreson) Elstad. He graduated from Bowbells High School in 1946 and joined the US Army in 1946. Upon his return in 1948 he attended and graduated from the NDSSS in 1950. He married Kathryn McCulloch November 23, 1956 in Fargo at First United Methodist Church, making their home in Fargo. Burt was employed in 1955 as a linotype operator at the Fargo Forum for 38 years retiring in 1993. Burt enjoyed gardening and spending time in the summer at Lost Valley Resort for the last 30 years. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, and Sons of Norway.
Burt is survived by his wife Kathy, sons, Brian (Nancy) Washington D.C., Tom (Patricia Savant) West Falls, NY , daughter, Nancy (Terry) Buck Frazee, MN., 3 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, sister, Arlene Ayers, Fargo and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, John, Robert, and Ellis.
Military honors and burial will be held this summer at the North Dakota Veteran’s Cemetery in Mandan, ND.
The family wishes to thank the staff of 2 West at Sanford for their compassion and care.
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Moorhead Minnesota
Kathy and Family,
I just found out about your husband Burt’s death. I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope to see your smiling face, Kathy, around the Courthouse when you’re up to it. Please take care.
Roger
Battle Lake MN
Kathy, my thots and prayers are with you. I have many memories of Burt at his post in The Forum Composing Room.
Howard Lake MN
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Burts death. I am so glad that I got to see both of you a few years ago when I was there with mom and Lyle. He really seemed good at the time. He was a good man.
Though we are miles apart… there with you with love and compassion for your your family… -from a friend of Nancy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Freeport MEMany caring hearts surround you.
-from a friend of Nancy
Fargo ND
Kathy and family,
So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Burt,
but, I know he had a great partner.
When things start to settle down for you….
call and we will get a chance to visit. I still have your school “A” displayed. 🙂
Most sincerely,
Mary Ann
Wahpeton ND
Dear Kathy, Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and will keep you in our prayers.
Fargo ND
Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss. Burt was a great husband and father to you and and your family.
Paul Ostby
Schwans Home Service
Mhd, MN
56560
Cannon Falls Minnesota
So sorry to hear of Burt’s passing. Lots of fond and fun memories come to mind. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with all of you.
Frazee MN
Kathy: Our prayers our with you. We have many great memories thru the years of the times we spent with both of you at the “lake”. He was a lovely man and he will be missed. Take Care. Harvey and Deb
Bowbells ND
So sorry to hear of Uncle Burt’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Love, Bobbi
Center ND
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Burt. He was truly a kind, fun and humble man. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, Brian, Tom, Nancy and their families.
Frazee MN
Kathy, Nancy and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Be encouraged and know that God holds Burt in his arms.
Moorhead MinnesotaKathy and Family,
I just found out about your husband Burt’s death. I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope to see your smiling face, Kathy, around the Courthouse when you’re up to it. Please take care.
Roger;
Battle Lake MNKathy, my thots and prayers are with you. I have many memories of Burt at his post in The Forum Composing Room.;
Howard Lake MNI was so sorry to hear about Uncle Burts death. I am so glad that I got to see both of you a few years ago when I was there with mom and Lyle. He really seemed good at the time. He was a good man.;
Though we are miles apart… there with you with love and compassion for your your family… -from a friend of Nancy;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ;
Freeport MEMany caring hearts surround you.
-from a friend of Nancy;
Fargo ND
Kathy and family,
So sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Burt,
but, I know he had a great partner.
When things start to settle down for you….
call and we will get a chance to visit. I still have your school \”A\” displayed. 🙂
Most sincerely,
Mary Ann;
Wahpeton ND
Dear Kathy, Just wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and will keep you in our prayers.;
Fargo ND
Kathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are sorry for your loss. Burt was a great husband and father to you and and your family.
Paul Ostby
Schwans Home Service
Mhd, MN 56560;
Cannon Falls MinnesotaSo sorry to hear of Burt’s passing. Lots of fond and fun memories come to mind. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with all of you.;
Frazee MNKathy: Our prayers our with you. We have many great memories thru the years of the times we spent with both of you at the \”lake\”. He was a lovely man and he will be missed. Take Care. Harvey and Deb;
Bowbells ND
So sorry to hear of Uncle Burt’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Love, Bobbi;
Center ND
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Burt. He was truly a kind, fun and humble man. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, Brian, Tom, Nancy and their families.;
Frazee MNKathy, Nancy and family: We are so sorry for your loss. Be encouraged and know that God holds Burt in his arms. ;