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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271101
Title: Maurice "Rusty" W. VerHoeven
Date: 8/24/1938-10/31/2023
Inscription/Marks: 8/24/1938
Summary: Maurice Wayne “Rusty” VerHoeven, 85, passed away on October 31, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. A funeral service was held November 8, 2023, at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, ND. Interment was in Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Strasburg, ND. Rusty was born August 24, 1938 to Pete and Anne VerHoeven and was raised in Strasburg, ND. He moved with his family to Bismarck in later years. He enjoyed the Missouri River and spent his childhood exploring the natural beauty of his surroundings. He delighted in sharing stories of his adventures with friends and family, painting vibrant pictures of his youthful exuberance. Later in life, Rusty found his true happiness with the love of his life, Karen. Together, they embarked on a new chapter in Lincoln, MT, where they built a custom log home that became a warm sanctuary for all family and friends. Rusty was entirely self-taught in playing the harmonica and guitar. His tunes filled the air with joy and provided soundtrack to the memories shared with loved ones. Alongside his musical passion, Rusty’s love for horses took him on adventurous rides through the rugged mountainous terrain, allowing him to bask in the wonders of Mother Nature. Rusty was a man who found solace in the written word. He particularly enjoyed his Kindle because he had access to any book he wanted. He could often be found engrossed in a book, losing himself in the worlds created by talented authors. Woodworking was another passion that Rusty cultivated with great skill and artistry. His handmade creations and craftsmanship showcased his innate ability to transform raw materials into timeless treasures. But above all, Rusty held an unwavering love for his family and friends. You were never just a friend; you were always welcomed to be a member of his family. Rusty is survived by children, Myra Stoop (Jim), of Deer Park, WA, Monty Snyder, Baldwin, ND, DeeAnn Rios, Lincoln, MT, Darla VerHoeven, Great Falls, MT, Darcy VerHoeven, Mocksville, NC, Sondra Quinn (Steven), Lincoln, ND, and Holly VerHoeven, Lincoln, MT; 13 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren in whom he had an enormous amount of pride. Rusty loved and treasured every one of them. Lastly, he is survived by a long-time friend, Carol Christiansen, of Great Falls, as well as many more extended family members and friends too numerous to mention. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen (Bailey) VerHoeven; his parents, Pete and Anne VerHoeven; sister, Esther VanVugt; brothers Bob and Gene VerHoeven; daughter, Diane VerHoeven; and son, Miles VerHoeven.
Red ID: FND_I_78590 Image ID: 575970 Image Notes: FND001 271101

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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