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Rory Ivan Pruett

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September 8, 1969 ~ April 22, 2024

Born in: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Resided in: West Fargo, North Dakota

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Rory passed away at Sanford Hospital of a massive heart attack on April 22, 2024, at the age of 54.

Rory Ivan Pruett was born on September 8, 1969, in Detroit Lakes MN, to Roy and Jeanne Pruett, in 1970. Mom and Rory moved to Long Beach CA until his dad got out of the Navy. In 1971 they all moved to Cooper, Texas. In 1976 they moved to Valley City, ND where he resided until 2012 when he moved to West Fargo. On December 11, 1991, he had a cardiac arrest and spent the next couple years recovering from that. Anybody who knew Rory knew that he loved deeply, and he loved them “Cowboys” he’d get teased a lot about them especially from Troy. He’d just give him that big “Rory smile. He loved helping his brother with projects, mom with her yardwork and fishing with Georgie, probably at his lifelong buddy Aaron’s place.

Rory is survived by his mom, Jeanne Gilge of West Fargo, brother, Troy (Tina), Churdan, IA, beloved, aunt, Rosie and uncle, Daryl, Valley City, ND, aunt, Judy, Detroit Lakes, MN, his niece, Taylor Pruett and family of Spiritwood and nephew, Brandon and family, West Fargo and several cousins and fiancé, Georgie Graham, and his special Moilanen family, Rochester, MN.

Well, my sweet Rory, you always thought it was so cute your initials are RIP, so guess now you can.

Rest easy son, you are missed.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2 – 6 PM Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Grandstay Hotel in Valley City, ND. (271 Wintershow Road SW – Valley City, ND 58072)

In honor of Rory, please wear your favorite Dallas Cowboy’s attire to the Celebration of his life.

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  1. Oh, Jeanne and Family, I am so very sorry for your Loss of your Beloved Son, Rory. My heart just aches for all of you. You have my Sincerest Condolences. Keep hus Memories alive and close in your Hearts. Sending Prayers 🙏🌹🙏🌹🙏 and Big HUGS.

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  2. Thoughts and prayers to all Rory’s family and friends. He was a great guy with the biggest smile and kind heart. RIP Rory

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  3. Thanks Rory for the childhood touch football games. God has a plan for all of us and you must have fulfilled yours. May you rest in eternal peace and the memories your classmates had with you will be remembered forever….thanks for being a part of our lives….the memories will live on.

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  5. Roy was a very nice person I got to meet him first time our family got to meet him in person on April 12,2024. Now he’s gone this is so devastating RIP You will be missed 💔🙏💔🙏

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  7. Rory you always were a guy who thought of others before yourself! Life has many struggles you over come a lot!! We had a lot of good times hanging out, I remember when Troy or you rented the house by the golf course and eagles. You always had advice for me with that one guy😉 I have watched you live your life through Facebook and your lovely lady!! RIP my dear friend❤️

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  8. Rory I have a lot of good memories with you back in the day, omg that Cowboy jersey, I can see Troy giving u crap!! You always had a hug for me and advice about that you know who guy. Life moved forward I’m sorry I didn’t keep In touch! I have watched you through Facebook I have enjoyed that you found a nice lady, RIP my dear friend❤️🙏🏻

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  9. Rory I enjoyed our friendship in HS, you were such a caring guy, we had a lot of good memories hanging out! You will be messed!

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  11. Rory you were an amazing person! We only met you one time and it was like we have known you a long time! We will all miss you !

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  12. Rory was always a kind and considerate person when we would see him in Valley City. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP. Estelle Hanson

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  13. Shocked to hear the news, Rory you will be missed. Thank you for always being so kind and nice, loved seeing you and Georgie at the pharmacy. Will miss seeing you and that big smile in your cowboys jersey. R.I.P. prayers to your family and Georgie. Love ❤️ trouble from the pharmacy…

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  18. Didn’t keep in touch or see each other since graduation but I remember your big, beautiful smile, your laughter, and I can’t say I ever felt bad or small in your presence and that says a lot about you. RIP

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  19. Jeanne, our hearts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy go out to you and your family over the loss of Rory. We hope the many memories you shared over the years will bring you much peace and comfort. God bless 🙏

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  20. May you rest in peace and rise in glory, Rory. I never liked the Dallas Cowboys but always knew you did since high-school. You had more life to live and I am so sorry you and your fiancé won’t get that chance to grow old and gray. Prayers for your family, friends and fiancé. Another classmate gone too soon😢

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  21. I don’t know where to begin. The day we met we became the best buds. We spent so much time together and when I did something without you it felt weird. When you recovered at at hospital in Fargo in 1991-92 I would visit almost daily. You would beg me to beak you out and go cruising. My 22nd birthday I spent most of my day with you and you were so excited to show me how good you could walk. After that therapy session you insisted that you were able to come with me to celebrate. So many memories that I will always cherish. Our friendship was one of a kind and will always be cherished. Love you my friend and hope we meet up again in heaven.

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  24. You were such a happy person!! I loved and admired that about you. So many people loved that about you. RIP my friend. You will be missed.

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  25. Sorry Jeanne and family about death of son Rory. My prayers and thoughts are for you. Take care.

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  26. I sure am going to miss all the messages back and forth about football and life. RIP Rory. Continue to watch the Cowboys in Heaven!

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  27. what an amazing brother you are, we loved to give each other alot of crap. Especially me giving you grief about your cowboys. We made so many memories together. Thank you brother for just being you and that big smile. Love you Troy.

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  28. I am so sorry to see he passed away. I met Rory thru Georgie. He is one of the nicest men I have met! My thoughts and prayers are with you always!

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  29. Jeanne, My heart aches for you! I know you have been through so much in your life. Hopefully you are able to lean on those closest to you and feel their love and compassion at this most difficult time. Sending positive thoughts and vibes. ~Jessica

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  30. So sorry to hear about Rory. He was a couple years behind me in high school. I have nothing but good memories of him. He was very kind.

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  31. Rory, the world is a whole lot dimmer without your friendly, bright smile and your kindness. You were one of a kind and you are so missed and loved.

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  32. Rory, you were never my step-brother, you were my brother. I never saw anything with Cowboys on it that I didn’t think of you, it will be even more so now. I’m so blessed for having known you. I love you, and I will see you on the other side.

    P.S. They are still and will forever be the Dallas Cowgirls. lol…just kidding. I will miss you.

    Jeanne, Troy, Rosie, Georgie and family, I am so sorry for your loss, he was an awesome guy, never without a smile and always good for a laugh or two. I’m praying for you guys. Just know that he was loved in Texas too.

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  33. Where do I start my sweet Rory, I love you and I’ll miss you…till me meet again RIP my sweet Son 💔❤️

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  34. Oh my sweet love! You were truly the best! Not a day will go by that I won’t miss you and your smile! You brought so much love into my life! You will be missed deeply. I will always love you my best friend and soul mate!!! RIP my dearest love ❤️❤️❤️

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  35. I will miss his smiling face whenever we ran into each other at the store. Rest in peace my friend.

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  36. Rory – You were such an amazing guy! Your smile was priceless and you had a heart of gold. You will forever be missed. So sorry for your loss.

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