Harvey Arthur Lien
January 6, 1925 ~ October 28, 2023
Born in:
Park River, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Harvey Arthur Lien, 98, Fargo passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at St. Catherine’s North (Rosewood on Broadway), Fargo.
Harvey was born January 6, 1925 in Park River, North Dakota to Arthur and Nanny (Trygg) Lien. He grew up on a farm near Inkster, North Dakota, graduating from Inkster High School in 1943.
He married Dorothy Durkin on July 9, 1945 at Conway, North Dakota.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946. He was honorably discharged and went to work for the Grand Forks County Highway Department. He worked there until 1953 when he started at Railway Mail Services in the US Post Office as a clerk. In 1975, he became supervisor in Fargo and retired in June, 1984. He also worked several jobs when his children were younger including taxi driver and landscaping.
After retirement, he did volunteer work including tax counseling for the elderly, Senior Health counseling and was a service officer for the National Association for Federal Retired Employees. He was active in Holy Spirit Catholic Church and was on the advisory board for Medicare. He enjoyed playing cards, hunting, fishing, socializing and playing his slots. He was an avid fan of both Minnesota Twins and the NDSU Bison.
He is survived by his children; Kenneth (Sherry) Lien, Fargo, ND, Daniel (Denice) Lien, Fargo; 4 grandchildren, Brad Lien, Gwinner, ND, Zach Shafer, Fargo, ND, Amanda (Don) Ford, Dresser, WI, Michael Shafer, Fargo, ND; 4 great-grandchildren, Halle Lien, Hunter Lien, Hudson Lien, Russel Ford and son-in-law, Joel Shafer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Dorothy, daughter, Shirley Shafer, siblings, Russell Lien, Orville Lien, Nollie Horne, Glenn Lien, infant brother and daughter-in-law, Shirley Lien.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 6:00 P.M.
Mass of Christian Burial: 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 3, 2023 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Fargo.
Interment with Military Honors: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.
Services
Prayer Service - Thursday: November 2, 2023 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Thursday: November 2, 2023 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Mass - Friday: November 3, 2023 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fargo, ND
1420 7th St N
Fargo, North Dakota 58102
(701) 232-5900
https://holyspiritfargo.com/
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I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband was his neighbor at St. Catherines. I had recognized his name since I worked with his daughter, Shirley so I would step into his room and visit.
Ginny and I are very sorry to hear of uncle Harvey’s passing. We also sincerely regret that we will not be able to attend the funeral. Harvey was a good man and an uncle whom I admired immensely, always had a smile and a joke to share. I pray that your sorrow will be lightened by knowing that he and Dorothy are now together again in the heavenly realm. God bless you all.
Lon and Ginny Lien
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our sympathies from the Sholl family.
A fine neighbor, roll model and friend. This is Harvey. I will miss my visits to Fargo sharing a burger and conversations with you. I am grateful that this man was just next door for all of these years. Prayers sent to the Lien Family for Peace and Strength in the days and weeks ahead.