Cleo Benoit

Cleo Benoit, 80, of Langdon, ND passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Maple Manor Care Center of Langdon, ND.

Cleo was born February 13, 1928 at Walhalla, ND to Harvey and Leona (Cleary) Benoit.

Cleo and Edith Beauchamp were united in marriage on October 21, 1947 at Olga, ND. Cleo had a deep love of the land. They became the fourth generation to make their home on the Benoit Farmstead near Olga. Tthey were both active in their farm operation, raised their family and were members of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a trustee. Cleo and Edith’s family was honored by being named the Knights of Columbus Family of the Year while they were raising their children. He served as Township Supervisor for North Olga Township. Cleo was an avid hunter and a friend to everyone. They moved to Langdon in 1988 and Cleo became a resident of Maple Manor Care Center on December 21, 2004.

He is survived by his children: Darlene (Don) Gratton of Northwood, ND; Cleo Faye (Gary) Hardy of Mohall, ND; Keith (Lori) Benoit of Langdon, ND; Linda (Don) Hanel of Dickinson, ND; Vickie (James) Borho of Devils Lake, ND; John (Linda) Benoit of Langdon, ND; Jean (Harry) Lager of Wabasha, MN; Brenda (Daryl) Berg of Caledonia, ND; Brian Benoit of Walhalla, ND; Daughter-in-law Lois Benoit of Langdon, ND; 28 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, sisters: Lenore (Leo) Beauchamp of Walhalla, ND; Ursula Hermanson, WA; Ione (Tom) Hamlet, CA, brother-in-law Oscar Beauchamp, Langdon, ND, and special cousin David (Artini) Beauchamp of Moorhead, MN, along with numerous neices and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Leona, wife Edith, and son Robert James Benoit.

Visitation will take place from 2 to 5 pm on Friday September 5, 2008 at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND

A Prayer Service will take place at 7:00pm Friday evening at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.

Services will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 10:30am at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND

Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery of Langdon, ND.

Condolences

To all of the Benoit family,

Our deepest sympathies to you. May you all draw strength from each other during this time. Cleo is no longer suffering and is now with Jesus and his beloved Edith and son Bobby. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Dan and Anita Fernandez

To all of you,

I would not have room for the message if I named off all of you! Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Find comfort in all the memories that you made as a big wonderful family with many extended members included. There was always a good time and lots of laughs when all of you got together to keep that alive as you go on the way your folks would want you to. Love and God bless all of you through this difficult time.

Michelle and Donny

Dear Keith, Lori and Family,

We know all too well the sadness and loss of a parent and grandparent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you move through the next days and weeks. Blessings to you all!

Dennis, Rita, John, Katie and Ellie Daugherty

To all,

you know I wish I could be there to support you in the time of sadness. But your families are strong and will get through. Uncle Cleo is now with aunty and Bob they will watch over you with kindness and love. Take care and God be with you.

Love Debbie and John Goyette

Our Deepest sympathies to the family.

Losing a loved one we have held so close to our hearts for so many years is never easy. No one ever fills the void they leave in our hears...yet the love and memories will always remain no matter what.

Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.

Love from all---Craig, Vonda, Amy and Steven Schmidt Mohall, ND