Don Elliott
January 26, 1955 ~ May 1, 2020
On May 1st, 2020, Donald Mark Elliott, 65, of Mayville, North Dakota, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer while under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Don was born to Albert L. and Lorraine M. (Diemert) Elliott on January 26, 1955 in Fargo, ND. He grew up on a farm outside of Galesburg, ND. Don graduated as valedictorian of Clifford-Galesburg High School class of 1973. He then went on to attend North Dakota State University obtaining a degree in Agricultural Economics. While attending NDSU, Don met the love of his life, Terry Gail Moeller, from Detroit Lakes, MN. They were united in marriage on August 28, 1976. They later moved to Galesburg in 1980 where Don and Terry began farming with Don's father, “Hap”. In 1983, Don and Terry welcomed their first son, Nicholas Scott. They had a daughter, Samantha Jayne, in 1984 and another son, Andrew Mark, in 1989. Don was always very proud of his children and would light up when talking about them and their accomplishments. Don continued farming until 1996 and then went to work for his brothers Mike and Al. He and Terry moved to the “big city” of Mayville in 2012, where he resided until the time of his death. Don was a thoughtful man who cared deeply for his family and extended family. He took pride in remembering birthdays and always made a point to call with birthday wishes.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Terry; children, Nicholas (Heather) Elliott, Samantha (Josh) Holm both of Valley City, ND and Andrew (Kayla) Elliott of Galesburg, ND; grandchildren, Myles John Elliott, Edison Louis Elliott, Hunter Lee Holm, Savannah Marie Elliott and Evan Mark Elliott; brothers and sister, William (Evelyn) Elliott, Fargo, ND, Albert (Betty) Elliott Jr., Fargo, ND, Michael (Patty) Elliott, Clifford, ND, Patrick Elliott, Hillsboro, ND, Jenice (Larry) Boulger, Fargo, ND, Robert (Carol) Elliott, Fargo, ND, George (Mary Beth) Elliott, Bakersfield, CA; brothers-in-law, Michael Kozojed, Hillsboro, ND, Jeff (Melanie) Moeller, Coos Bay, OR; sisters-in-law, Jackie (Bob) Jenson, Detroit Lakes, MN, Kathy (Chad) Kussatz, Grand Forks, ND, Kristy (Bob) Hovanec, Lake Park, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lorraine Elliott, his brother, Jerald Elliott, and sisters, Mary Jane Daniels and Margaret Kozojed, father-in law, Herman Moeller, and mother-in-law, Gloria Moeller.
There will be a private service on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center. The service will be live streamed on the Boulger Funeral Home website.
In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to the Roger Maris Cancer Center at Sanford Health and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Services entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center. Online guestbook at: www.boulgerfuneralhome.com.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.
Farewell old friend and even though many years have passed since I last talked with Don, I can honestly say that Don Elliot was one heck of a good guy, helper and friend…
To all the Elliott families, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our prayers are with all of you.
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Elliott Family during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss my friend. Thinking of you and your family.
So sorry for your loss. Back in our younger days Don was always full of fun and wry humor. Good memories from our old Diemert family reunions.
Dear Terry & kids,
May God bless you and see you through this huge loss.
What a special man! He was tough as nails, always fun, and all heart!
I’m grateful for learning so many of life’s lessons at his side.
His friendship was real and true. I will always cherish it.
Don Haakenson
So sorry for your loss. We sure enjoyed his phone calls out here in California. He used to call and leave messages on the answering machine that were quite colorful… The kids got such a kick out of him. George and he were on the phone at least 3 times a week. He had a great sense of humor… He will be missed!! Hugs to all of you!
Although it seems like yesterday, it”s been 40 years since we played Pinochle in “The Grad Room” at NDSU every noon hour. Each week we had our Friday Afternoon Social Club, it was 4:10 at the 410, one of our favorite watering holes. Don was just a fun guy who was always willing to help. I’ve thought of him periodically over those 40 years, always remembering the good times we had. My deepest sympathy Terry and kids, you had the best.
Terry .. so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. May God give you strength to face the days ahead. God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Don, you will be missed. Your sense of humor always kept us in stitches: your laugh was hearty and always filled the room.
Still remember at the wedding when someone took the tires off your car. You ask Craig and I to help put them back on. We were almost killed when his brothers came out and thought we were taking them off! If you hadn’t come out when you did it would have been all over for us! Nice to see the RGIS uniform. Going to really miss him.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Elliott Family.
Many good memories of the love and close family ties
in this family.
We send our sympathies and prayers of comfort to you.🙏💕
So sorry for your loss thinking about you at these difficult times
Our deepest sympathy to your family. May God give you the strength to face the days ahead and see you through this huge loss. Our heart goes out to you.
Beautiful Service – so glad it could be shared online. Hugs to all of Don’s family.
Our love and condolences to the Elliott family