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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 272124
Title: Larry J. Dewhirst
Date: 4/12/1948-3/9/2026
Inscription/Marks: 4/12/1948
Summary: An exemplary father, brother, husband, and friend, Larry Joseph Dewhirst found eternal rest on March 9, 2026. Funeral services were held March 20, 2026, at Watford City Assembly of God in Watford City, ND, with Pastor John Brady officiating. He was laid to rest at Schafer Cemetery in Watford City. Larry was born on April 12, 1948, and grew up on a farm near Grassy Butte, ND, alongside his brothers Gary, Lynn, and Loren. He attended Watford City High School, graduated from NDSU in 1971, and went on to build a rewarding career in banking. As a loan officer at Farm Credit Services, he helped local farmers and ranchers access crucial funding. He went on to be named vice president of the Independent Community Banks of North Dakota and president of First International Bank and Trust in Williston. Larry also served as president of the Mercy Hospital Foundation and chair of the Fort Union Association and Williston Area Economic Development. However, his proudest achievement in life was his family, and he raised his children, Chad (Jenny), Janell (Ben), and Nathan (Heather), with steadfast devotion alongside his wife Patricia. Larry is also survived by four grandchildren whom he cherished, Brandon (31), Zach (22), Caden (10), and Caitlin (3). In all things, Larry acted with kindness, humor, and generosity. His quick wit and characteristic warmth were his trademarks, and beloved by anyone who had the privilege of crossing his path. He found purpose in lending a hand to anyone in need, working hard, and bringing joy to others. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Winifred Dewhirst, and passed away surrounded by loved ones in Colorado.
Red ID: FND_I_79616 Image ID: 556863 Image Notes: FND001 272124

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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