David Tronson

David Tronson, 78 a long time Doyon, ND farmer, died on Friday, December 26, 2008 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks surrounded by his loving family and his friend, Pastor Don Reynolds. Funeral Services for David will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Lakota Lutheran Church, Lakota. Rev. Don Reynolds, Pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Doyon, ND will officiate and burial will be in the Bethlehem Cemetery, rural Doyon. Military Honors will be accorded by the Rundell-Holicky American Legion Post #21 and the Lake Region Honor Guard. Visitation will be held at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake on Monday, December 29, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation on Tuesday will be at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Serving as Casket Bearers for David will be Rick Tronson, Mick Tronson, Gary Tronson, Jim Legacie, Steve “Zippy” Dahl, Pat Tronson, Zach Tronson and Jack Stautz. Music will be Congregational Hymns with Traci Hysjulien as organist. David was born on May 19, 1930 in Hatton, ND, the son of Richard and Pearl (Teie) Tronson. In the spring of 1942, David and the family moved to Doyon where David attended school, graduating from Doyon High School in the class of 1949. David entered the North Dakota National Guard, serving his country from 1951 to 1952 with the 47th Division Tank Company. David was united in marriage to Lila Alvestad on July 19, 1952 in Alabama. After their marriage they moved to Montana for several years and David worked at a gas station/tire shop. In 1958, the family moved to Doyon and David began farming and he would continue as a steward of the land until his death. David also was a guide to fishermen for the Perch Patrol for the past 13 years. He was proud to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Lake Region Anglers Association in 2007. David was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Lake Region Anglers and the Rundell-Holicky American Legion Post #21 of Lakota. David loved farming, fishing, racing and family. He was actually considered the oldest race car driver in North Dakota. As family we will forever treasure his legacy of love for the land, love of nature and love of his family and Creator. David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lila Children: Pam Nelson and her husband, Danny of Jacksonville, Florida Paul Tronson and his wife, Kristy of Doyon Steve Tronson and his wife, Carmen also of Doyon Lisa Wightman and her husband, John of Brocket Eight Grandchildren: Amy (Mike Mikhula) Maixner, Leigh (David) Kraft, Carrie (Jason Huwe) Tronson, Pat Tronson, Zachary Tronson, Emily Tronson, Tanner Wightman and Kori Wightman. Six Great Grandchildren: Coby, Skyler, Jenna, Austin, Sara and Jonathan. Brother: Donald Tronson, Doyon Many nieces, nephews and their families also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kathy and brother, James Tronson.