Eli C. Purdy
November 1, 1938 ~ December 16, 2024
Eli’s services will be livestreamed below starting at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Eli Clifford Purdy, 86, passed away December 16, 2024 at Sanford Health Hospital, Fargo.
Eli was born in Osakis, MN and went to school in Alexandria, MN. He moved to Fargo and worked at Northport Hornbachers Bakery for 62 years. His specialties being rosettes and hard candy at Christmas time. He was a Member of the Messiah Lutheran church for 50 years. Eli was an avid year-round fisherman and hunter. His successes lined the walls in his mancave. He was always willing and ready to take kids, family, and friends along. He enjoyed bowling for many years, as well as gardening and yardwork. He loved playing cards, dice, and going with friends to the casino.
He was very proud of his family and loved them all very much.
Eli and Diane were married for 51 years.
He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughters, Stephanie (Ross) Huebner, Stacy (Mark) Hamilton, and Julie (Jesse) Rorvik; grandchildren, Josie Huebner, Mason Huebner, Lauren Hamilton, Logan Hamilton, Matt (Joann) Purdy, Kale (Miranda) Rorvik ; great granddaughters; sister, Elaine Jensen; sister-in-law, Dar Waldron; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death are his parents; son, Jon Purdy; brothers, Larry Purdy and Bill Waldron; and brother-in-law, Harold Jensen.
In memory of Eli, memorials can be made to Messiah Lutheran Hour of Worship.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: December 28, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Memorial Service - Saturday: December 28, 2024 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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My heart goes out to Eli’s family. Eli and Bill did a lot of fishing and I know that is what they are doing together now. Prayers for you all.
So sorry and saddened to see Eli has passed. Met him when i started working at Hornbachers and such a nice man. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
We have been blessed to get to know and love this family. We are sorry for your loss. Eli was a great guy. We are praying for Diane and the family.
I worked with Eli for many years at Northport, he was very skilled at his baking craft. I was always amazed at how wonderful his baked goods were. He taught many people how to bake, and how to make his Christmas peanut brittle and peko flake candies! He always was a kind man to me and I enjoyed knowing him. So sorry for your loss.
So many great memories … Superbowl games, trips to Valley Fair, winter weekend get-a-aways, and of course the many New Years Eves our families spent together. I always cherish these times, and I will miss Eli’s laugh & sense of humor … & hugs. God Bless !!
Sincerest sympathy,
Ann & Dennis Mark
I was lucky to have worked with Eli since 1973. There are SO many great memories of all those years.!! We worked hard and we laughed hard. My sincere sympathies to Diane and the family. May all your happy memories help carry you through this sad time and forever.