Dennis Nygord

Dennis Nygord

December 05, 1937 - May 26, 2024

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Dennis Nygord, 86, Jamestown, ND died Sunday May 26, 2024 at his home in Jamestown.

Dennis was born December 5, 1937, near Finley, ND, the son of John and Ovidia (Frojen) Nygord. He attended school and graduated from Finley High School.

He married Phyllis Jacobson in 1956 and to that union 3 children were born. Greg, Cindy (Craig) Sargent, and Teresa (Jim) Donica.

Dennis lived in Zap, ND, working for the coal mines as a heavy equipment operator when he met Joanne. They married in June of 1991 and in 1993 they moved to Jamestown. He retired and they continued to live in Jamestown.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Greg, Cindy and Teresa; 4 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; brother, Fred (Mary) Nygord and several nieces and nephews. He will also be greatly missed by Joanne’s children, Chuck (Sandy) Leininger, Sheila (Ron) Walter, Joel (Wendi) Gernhardt, and Tim Gernhardt, and Joanne’s 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob.

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Jessie F.
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Dennis (and Joann) have been great neighbors to me for 28 years. I will miss chatting with him about current events and commiserating about the weather. He always kept an eye on the neighborhood - not much got past Dennis! My deepest condolences to the family.
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Jerome and Karen Leslie
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Sympathy to the family. We were neighbors in the Finley area many years ago, many good memories. He grew up on farm next to Jerome's.
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Brenda Schrade
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Our Sympathies go out to Joanne and all of Dennises family and friends. He was a h good neighbor and we always enjoyed our visits with him . RIP Dennis . Love and prayers to you all.
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Madalynn Grim
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I remember as a little girl, my grandpa Ernie would take me to the mall, Hardees, or the truck stop every single day, and I always remember Dennis being there. I think it was the many hours I spent him and many more of my grandpa's friends that shaped me into the old soul I am today. Dennis, you will be missed.

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