Untitled Page

Karen Broderson (Watford City, ND)
Dec 21, 2022

Our sympathies to you, Nicole. Calvin was always the guy with the easy joke to get a person through.

Connie Klamm Todd
Dec 22, 2022

I am sorry to hear of Calvin’s passing, Nicole. He has been in our daily prayers. You are in my thoughts, so sorry!

Paul and Justina Langhans (Parshall )
Dec 23, 2022

Rest in Peace Calvin. Sympathies to Calvin's family.

DONNA R BERG (VALDOSTA, GA)
Dec 24, 2022

Nicole we are so sorry for your loss. Calvin was such a great man. He will be dearly missed.

Doug and Faye (Jorgenson) Anderson (Watford City, ND)
Dec 26, 2022

So sorry to hear of Calvins' passing. He was a comfort to many during their own circumstances.
I came across this poem in February of 1999 when my dad passed away. I have referred to it often and always share with friends or family when they have lost a loved one and hope it bring some comfort to them as well.

Faye A. (Jorgenson) Anderson

Letter from Heaven

To my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say.
But first of all,
to let you know,
that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears
of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy
just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am
with you every morning,
noon and night.

That day I had to leave
you when my life on earth
was through.
God picked me up and
hugged me and
He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you
back again, you were missed
while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on.
I need you here badly,
you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we
have to do,
to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list
of things, that he wished
for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie
in bed at night the
day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you
....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life
on earth, and all
those loving years.
Because you are only
human, they are bound
to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would
be no flowers, unless
there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you
all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
though my life on
earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
than I ever was before.

There are many rocky
roads ahead of you
and many hills to climb;
But together we can
do it by taking one
day at a time.

It was always my philosophy
and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto
the world, the world
will give to you.
If you can help somebody
who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to
God at night......
"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....
that my life was
worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed
along the way I made
somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
who is sad and
feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick
him up, as on your
way you go.

When you're walking
down the street and
you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your
footsteps only half
a step behind.
And when it's time
for you to go....from that
body to be free.
Remember you're
not going....
you're coming here to me.

Curtis Johnson (Watford city , ND )
Dec 26, 2022

My sympathy goes out to you and family

Pamela C Johnson-Haugan (Watford City, North Dakota)
Dec 27, 2022

Nicole, The last several days have not been easy for you. It was a real honor to be with you some of that time. Know that you can drop in or call any time for any thing.

Sarah Skarda (Watford City, North Dakota)
Dec 28, 2022

Sending thoughts & prayers to Nicole! Calvin was such an interesting, bright, and genuine man. He never stopped talking cattle in the short time I knew him. May he be farming the perfect land in Heaven.

Kandas Wold (Jamestown , ND)
Dec 29, 2022

I am So Sad to hear about Calvin. He was such a nice friendly guy. My Condolences!

Al McGahan (Sidney , MT)
Dec 29, 2022

Nicole, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I have known and worked with Calvin for over 35 years. Both funerals and his coroner duties. I loved working with him because he knew everyone. He also helped my son buy cow calf pairs when on in ffa. Calvin I will miss you, my friend.

Cheryl Rafferty (AZ)
Dec 30, 2022

In deepest sympathy to all families
Cheryl Rafferty

Korey Lass (Watford City, ND)
Dec 30, 2022

I worked with Calvin a lot with both the Sheriff's Office and Watford City PD. I always enjoyed working with him on calls. He would show up and we would always have a bit of a smile back and forth even doing the work that we had to do. I grew up on a farm, so I enjoyed our conversations about farming as well. Thinking of his family during this difficult time.

Fulkerson - Stevenson Funeral Home