Dr. Donald Kilene
April 21, 1942 ~ October 20, 2023
Born in:
Minot, North Dakota
Resided in:
West Fargo, North Dakota
Doctor Donald Kilene passed peacefully in his sleep on October 20, 2023. Donald was born to Bernt and Magdaline Kilene in 1942 in Minot and lived on the family farm. His family moved to Berthold, ND, where he attended school. He attended Minot State University, University of North Dakota, and graduated with high honors from University of Housten Optometry School.
In 1965, he married Connie McAllister in Langdon, ND. In 1967, he opened a practice in Kalispell, MT. In March of 1970, the family moved to Minot, ND, where Don opened a practice with offices in Stanely and Kenmare.
Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He also enjoyed travelling with Connie. His major passion involved History and Geography. In 2002, Don sold his practice to Doctor Jamie Holland and retired. Don and Connie moved to Fargo, ND, in 2011 to be closer to family.
He is survived by his wife Connie of 58 years, loving pet Annie, sons John (Sue Horan) Kilene, Jason Kilene, and Gene (Yamila) Kilene, his sisters Gladys Busterud and Dorothy (Dr. Clifford) Spieker, sister-in-law Carol (Martin) Ness and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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With forever love, your Son John and Sue ❤️❤️
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. I’m forever grateful to him!! Thinking of you Connie and your family.
Jaime Haaland
So sorry to hear about Don’s death. Our prayers are with you. God bless you. Love from Paul and Marlene Rasmussen
Sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We were classmates in Berthold and attended UND at the same time. Although we did not see each other very often, I considered Don a friend. My condolences to his family. He would update me on you when we did meet. Alan Lee
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Keeping the family in my prayers.
So very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Seems like we’ve been friends forever. I have so many great memories of us golfing, hunting, socializing, & the 19th hole! A better friend, I’ve never had. Our thoughts & prayers are with you Connie, and your entire family. Don will be missed by many, especially me! RIP my friend. See you down the road.
Don was our optometrist, but way more that that, he was our thoughtful and caring friend with great character and an amazing sense of humor. It’s a hard loss for Connie and the family but he leaves them with loving memories.
To the best neighbor ever! May your memory be eternal!
Renee Best-Officer
So sorry for your loss.
My sympathies to Connie and family. Don was my optometrist for years; I remember we shared the oddity of having one far-sighted eye and one near-sighted. And, of course, we are cousins, sharing Bjelland blood. May you all find comfort in your faith and the love of family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Thankful for the memories as neighbors and visits and a tour of his Indian Museum at your house. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Lani & Don