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Cornelius M. "Connie" Driscoll, 82
Died: Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Cornelius M. "Connie" Driscoll, 82, of Moorhead, died Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Connie was born on July 16, 1923 to Charley and Barbara (Malone) Driscoll in Glyndon, MN.
He grew up and attended school in Glyndon. He served in WWII and earned two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Stars.
Following his military service in 1945, he worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad in Dilworth, MN for 39 years. Connie also worked for the Moorhead Postal Service for 18 years until his retirement in 1985.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Connie married
Glenice Larson on January 8, 1947 in Georgetown, MN. They made their home in Dilworth until 1969.
In 1969, they moved to Moorhead, in 1980 they moved to Glyndon, and then back to Moorhead after retiring in 1985. Glenice died in February of 1992.
Connie enjoyed gardening, taking care of his lawn, working in his garage and watching any type of sports on the TV.
Connie's pride and joy were his beloved children and grandchildren.
He also had a very precious bond with his son, Buck.
He is survived by two sons, Chuck (Chong) Driscoll, Las Vegas, NV, Darcy "Buck" Driscoll, Moorhead, MN; three daughters, Constance (Loren) Johnson, Moorhead, MN, Cheryl Driscoll, Moorhead, MN, Debbie (Kelly) Richards, Glyndon, MN; one brother, Charles Driscoll, Moorhead, MN; four sisters, Barbie Dokken, Washington, DC, Mary Solberg, Albuquerque, NM, Darlene Ness, Moorhead, MN, Helen Anschutz, Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Barbara Driscoll and his wife, Glenice.
Orvis A. Gunderson, 83
Died: Sunday, March 26, 2006, in his home under care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Orvis A. Gunderson, 83, Moorhead, MN, died on Sunday, March 26, 2006, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Orvis A. Gunderson was born on December 1, 1922, in a log cabin in Moland Township near Glyndon, MN, to Almer and Amanda (Olson) Gunderson.
He grew up and attended rural school there, and graduated from Moorhead High School in 1941.
He attended Wahpeton State School of Science in Wahpeton, ND, where he studied electrical engineering. He worked in the Navy yards at Bremerton, WA, wiring aircraft carriers, before entering the U.S. Army Air Corps on June 29, 1943. He served in WWII as an Electrical Specialist with a B26 Bomber Group, all over Europe.
He was discharged on December 7, 1945 and returned to Moorhead.
Orvis married
Marietta Bartholomaus on October 12, 1947, at Concordia Lutheran Church near Glyndon and they made their home in Moorhead. He went to work for Horvick Electric in Moorhead and then started an electric motor business, Gunderson Electric, in Fargo.
He later sold this business and went to work as plant engineer at Cass-Clay Creamery, where he spent thirty five years, retiring in 1984.
In retirement, he and Marietta spent 18 winters in Arizona, where he was active on the board of the Palm Gardens Mobile Home Park. He was an avid woodworker, golfer, bowler, square dancer and enjoyed shuffleboard.
He also loved working on his computer, emailing friends and family.
They were charter members of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Attending his grandchildren's activities and programs brought happiness to his life.
Orvis is survived by his wife, Marietta, Moorhead; two sons, Larry, Moorhead, and Lee (Dawn), Moorhead; four daughters, Lynne (Jerry) Hanten, Wildwood, MO, Lonnie Applegate, Cape Canaveral, FL, Lois (Bruce) Boelter, Fargo, and Lorie Chastain, Fargo; one brother, Lloyd Gunderson, Moorhead; eight grandchildren, Scott Hanten, Aaron Jefferson, Melissa Mazza, Lena Chastain, Chloe Gunderson, Matt Boelter, Molly Boelter, Lana Gunderson; two great grandchildren, Cameron Hanten and Mason Hanten. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one grandchild, Gabriel Applegate.
Memorials may be given to Roger Maris Cancer Center or Hospice of the Red River Valley.
Roderick Lee "Mac" McMillin, 47
Died: Tuesday, October 04, 2005, in Thailand.
SFC McMillin entered the Army in June 1978, as a 45L Artillery Repairman.
Within one and a half years of completing Advanced Individual Training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland his outstanding leadership potential was quickly recognized and he was assigned as NCOIC for the 3rd echelon weapons maintenance facility in Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy while assigned to the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 509th Airborne Combat Team.
While serving as an 12B Combat Engineer for the 820th Engineer Battalion (Reserve) he was once again singled out ahead of his peers to assume an important junior leadership position as squad leader. SFC McMillin continued excelling in increasingly challenging positions of responsibility as a 42652, Jet Engine Technician, in the 528th CAM Squadron Nevada Air National Guard, Reno, Nevada, his leadership abilities were recognized as he was promoted from Senior Airmen (E-4) to Staff Sergeant (E-5).
SFC McMillin graduated the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) in 1989 as an 18D, Special Operations Medical Sergeant. He was first assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Once again he was quickly recognized for his maturity and leadership qualities and became the Senior Medical Sergeant of ODA 744 within a year of graduating from the SFQC.
In 1993, he was one of five team members selected to recover the bodies of 5 DEA agents in a denied area of the Hualaga Valley in the country of Peru.
In 1996, SFC McMillin was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Clayton, Panama as the Senior Medical Sergeant for ODA 792. During his tenure on ODA 792 he excelled in the positions and additional duties of, Senior Medical Sergeant, Breacher, Junior and Senior Weapons Sergeant, Team and Company Marksmanship Instructor, Observer Controller, and Primary Marksmanship Instructor for 5 JCETS training Tier One assets of Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, and El Salvador.
He was also credited with saving one seven year old female civilian during a JCET in the country of Ecuador. His excellent judgment and complete knowledge of all aspects of live fire Close Quarters Combat during 5 JCETS resulted in an exemplary safety record of over 300 Host Nation Tier One assets trained with no injuries, while operating in austere training environments.
In 1999, SFC McMillin was reassigned as the Senior Company Medic for Company C, 3rd Battalion 7th Special Forces Group, with additional duties as the Language Coordinator, Schools NCOIC, and Narcotics Control Officer.
His attention to detail and thorough planning as Senior Medic during a JSOC training exercise resulted in one real world casualty being saved.
His attention to detail, flexibility and determination resulted in 99% of the company staying current on language qualification.
He singlehandedly wrote and implemented the companies narcotics standard operating procedures with 100% accountability of all controlled narcotics.
In 2000 he was assigned to ODA 792, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, as the Assistant Operations Sergeant where he was responsible for the teams force protection and intelligence operations during one JCET, two training exercises, and one real world operation. His insight and analysis of the battle space was instrumental in all aspects of planning and operational considerations.
In 2001 he was assigned to ODA 721, Company B, 7th Special Forces Group, as Intelligence Analyst, Tactical Analysis Team. He assisted the Regional Security Officer in implementing an upgraded Marksmanship Program for the Ambassadors security detail, and was instrumental in obtaining real world reconnaissance information to assist the DEA in conducting real world counter drug operations within the country of Peru.
Later in 2001, SFC McMillin was reassigned to Company A, 96th Civil Affairs Battalion as a Team Medic.
He was hand selected to lead the team that established the Peruvian Regional Demining Center on the Peruvian Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) mission.
His ability, flexibility and determination lead to the completion of the only Regional Mine Action Center that completely complies with the precepts of the Humanitarian Mine Action Program in accordance with United Nations (HMA) guidelines in the country of Peru.
SFC McMillin was an invaluable asset to the team as we prepared to deploy to Operation Enduring Freedom.
His knowledge of Close Quarters Combat and tactical expertise were the contributing factor in the survivability and operational effectiveness of the team during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His training, operational insight, and coordination with 2nd Battalion 5th Special Forces Group, assured the teams integration and credibility as an effective fighting Civil Affairs asset with the 5th Special Forces Group.
His quick corrective action very possibly prevented a friendly fire incident during OIF. His planning and preparation directly contributed to the opening of the 1500 bed hospital in the first days following the fall of Bahgdad. SFC McMillin has been submitted for a Bronze Star in recognition of his meritorious achievement during his OIF deployment.
While operating in austere and semi secure areas, his input and direction contributed directly with strategic planning and redistribution of Civil Affairs assets for Plan Colombia during his last deployment.
SFC McMillin has served with distinction in several combat environments.
He has been absolutely essential to the wartime preparation of all of CAT-As of Company A over the past three years.
He has risen to his nation's calling in support of Operation Promote Liberty in Panama, Operation Restore Freedom in Peru, the Airbridge Denial Program in Peru, Operation Steady State in Peru, Hurricane Mitch Humanitarian Assistance in Honduras, Counter Drug and Counter Terrorism CBT JCETS in Colombia, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. During this time, SFC McMillin has served in a multitude of theaters but he has always served with an unparalleled level of distinction.
In every instance, SFC McMillin has represented Special Forces, the Special Operations Community, the United States Army, and the United States of America with the utmost honor and the highest degree of professionalism.
He continuously accepted the toughest assignments and accomplished every mission to a standard of excellence. His dedication to 26 years of service has set an example for everyone to follow.
Retired from the US Army in Aug of 2004.
Mac worked for Pacific Architects and Engineers in Malakal, Sudan under a US State Department sponsored contract for 7 months as a Monitor/Medic for the Civilian Protection Monitor Team program (C.P.M.T.) from 07/2004 to 02/2005.
From 06/2005 to 08/2005 he worked for MPRI as a Trainer/Medic in Rwanda to train Peace Keeping forces bound for Darfur, Sudan, again on a US State Department
Legion of Merit X 1 (not listed on DD214, received after DD214 prepared)
Meritorious Service Medal X 2
Joint Service Achievement Medal X 2
Army Achievement Medal X 2
Army Good Conduct Medal X 6
National Defense Service Medal X 2
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal X 1
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal X 1
Humanitarian Service Medal X 1
Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon with 3 numerals
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon 3rd Award
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon
Master Parachutist Badge
Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge
Special Forces Tab
Mac had started his own company Machine Accessories & Components (MAC) building custom motorcycles and fabricating motorcycle bike parts . Mac had those good old fashioned manners.
He loved the out doors, and going for bike rides.
He loved his cats.
Mac loved taking pictures and site seeing.
He enjoyed reading, sports, hunting, skiing, fishing, cars, motorcycles, traveling, computers and life.
We cherish the memories we have of Roderick Lee McMillin, (Mac) to his friends.
Mac past away October 4th 2005 during a motor cycle accident while on vacation in Thailand.
Sister Sandie (Paul Hedman) of Mhd. Mn. nieces Heather (Travis Crissler)great-niece Natasha, Melony Berg, nephews Cory Hiebert of Fargo, N.D. David(Raqual) Hiebert of Devils Lake N.D. Sister Bonnie(Craig Woodward) nieces Karie greatnieces Kalie & Karissa Ziegelmann, Amanda & Heather Woodward of Marco Island Fla. Sister Gaylynn & David Haney of Fargo, ND Sister Linda Mees of Fargo ND, nieces Shelly (Steven ) great-nieces & nephew Kendra, Tia & Joseph; Crowther of Wa. Bonnie Bell, niece Heather, great-nieces & nephew Kaitlynn, Megan, Mary & Zach Bell of Fargo. Uncle Bud & Aunt Joan McMillin of Hayden Idaho, Aunt Betty & Jay Hientz of Seattle, WA. Grandmother Matilda Nelson of Bismarck, Aunt Nancy Auch of Bismarck, ND. Bill & Wanda Thomas of Susanville CA. Evadine Thomas, McMillin, Jauch of Redding, CA. Stepsisters Susan, nephew Brian Thompson of Fargo, N.D, Niece Hillery Thompson of Raleigh, N.C. and Kathy(John) Carlson of Mhd.Mn. Extended family members include but not limited to Danny & Laura Cartwright of Hope Mills N.C., Norman & Lisa Emmendorfer of Hope Mills, N.C. Todd Girdner, Bill Hamp, Rod Knight, George Walruth, Terry Eddy, Bernie Jackson, Matt Edwards, Mark Wilson. Special friend Buaban Chukhan.
Bruce B. Myers, 53
Died: Saturday, January 21, 2006, in VA Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Bruce B. Myers, 53, of Moorhead, died Saturday, January 21, 2006, in the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Bruce B. Myers was born on December 8, 1952 to Harold and Ramona (Balzum) Myers in Ada, MN.
He was baptized on March 29, 1953 and confirmed on June 25, 1967.
He grew up and attended school in Ada.
Bruce served in the United States Army from August 29, 1972 to August 19, 1974 and was honorably discharged.
He received his high school diploma at Big Bend Community College while in the Army.
His time in the Army was spent in Germany in transportation.
On August 21, 1978 he married
Paula Benesh at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, in Nashua, IA.
Bruce had a passion for following many paths in life.
He owned several businesses and rental properties, was in sales, and at various times and most recently was a truck driver.
A few of the businesses that he owned and operated were The Lariat Bar, Rutland, ND, ARC Lanes, Ada, MN, Ada Dairy, Ada, MN, Silver Spike Motel, Dilworth, MN and MyHop Mineral in Texas.
Bruce will be remembered as a fighter with his two and a half year battle with cancer.
His deep faith in Christ made him strong.
He loved time with his family, friends, and his dog, Gus. He enjoyed the sunshine, cars, and working on new ideas.
He is survived by his wife, Paula, Moorhead, MN; two sons, Alex and Adam Myers, Moorhead, MN; his mother, Mona (Don) Skaurud, Twin Valley, MN; two brothers, Harold Myers Jr., Ada, MN and Kelly (Lisa) Myers, Ada, MN; one sister, Gwen Jamison, Dilworth, MN; one sister-in-law, Melodie Myers, St. Petersburg, FL.
He is preceded in death by his father and one brother, Keith Myers.
