George Balsdon

George Earl Balsdon, 79, of Osnabrock, ND, died Sunday, February 27, 2011, following a short illness.

On November 13, 1931, George was born to Earl and Bertha (Nodwell) Balsdon on his grandparent's farm near Beaulieu, ND. As a fourth generation farmer in Hay Township, he lived there nearly all his life. He began a lifetime of farming at a young age with his father Earl. George was united in marriage to Vernice Lee of Walhalla on December 26, 1953. They made their home in Hay Township. George and Vernice became the loving parents of three children. He truly loved and was dedicated to farming, especially enjoying being able to farm with his sons and grandsons.

George treasured his family and made time to spend with them, including time hunting, fishing, and traveling. George was a member of the United Methodist Church of Langdon, served on the Osnabrock Rural Fire Department, was a member of the Knights of Pythias and was a member of the Langdon Eagles Club.

George is survived by his wife Vernice; one daughter: Debra of Bismarck, ND; two sons: Leland (Carolyn) of Osnabrock along with grandchildren Sally, Tyler and Nicholas, and Paul (Lana) of Osnabrock along with grandchildren Jayme and Ramsey; and one sister: Bessie Penner of Devils Lake, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents: Fred and Martha (Schrader) Balsdon and Andrew and Mary (McLellan) Nodwell.

A prayer service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7:00 .pm. at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND with the Reverend Tim Vorlage officiating.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND with the Reverend Tim Vorlage officiating. Serving as Pall Bearers: Keith Balsdon, Dennis Balsdon, Bruce Roder, Bradley Gustafson, Larry Schrader and Richard Heck.

Interment: Zion Cemetery, Rural Osnabrock, ND