Rodney John Fournier, Jr.

Rodney J. Fournier, Jr., 30 of Dickinson formerly of Fort Totten, ND died on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at St. Benedict’s Care Center in Dickinson. Mass of Christian Burial for Rodney will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Fort Totten. Fr. Charles Leute, O. P. will celebrate the Mass and burial will be in St. Jerome’s Catholic Cemetery, rural Crow Hill, ND. Visitation will be held on Monday beginning at 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 8:00 p.m. The Procession to Seven Dolors Catholic Church will leave the Wal-Mart Parking Lot at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Serving as Casket Bearers for Rodney will be Shawn Dogskin, Delwyn Littlewind, Keith Champagne, Newlyn Littlewind, Shilo Old Rock, Billy Tomahawk Jr., Cory Ziman and Giles Flute, Sannie Hostler and Doval Johnson. Rodney John Fournier Jr. was born on November 29, 1975 at Devils Lake, ND the son of Rodney and Maureen Rose (Littlewind) Fournier Sr. He attended the Four Winds Elementary School at Fort Totten, Jefferson Elementary School and A. L. Hagen Jr. High School at Dickinson where he was very active in sports, especially basketball. He then attended Dickinson High School. At age 17, Rodney was seriously injured in an electrical accident and has since resided at the St. Benedict’s Care Center in Dickinson. Rodney really loved old cars and pickups. He loved to fix cars and travel around North Dakota with his parents. He always insisted on being the driver of the car and many of the trips were back to Fort Totten to visit his dear family and friends. Some of the most memorable family time for Rodney was watching daytime television and soap operas with the family. It was always a source of good laughs and good conversation for all. Rodney was always a joy to be around. Everyone loved Rodney for his gentle spirit and the kindness and concern he always showed for others. He was so dearly loved and will be forever missed. Rodney is survived by his Sisters: Laura Fournier Carmita Greywater both of Fort Totten Kelly Flute, Flandreau, South Dakota Nieces and Nephews: Megan, Bennett Jr., Anferny, Dagney and Evan Black Maria, Nicholas and Patrick St. Pierre Giles, Chico, Hepi, Theresa, Radney, Grace and Gabrielle Flute Grandmother: Irene Littlewind of Fort Totten Uncles and Aunts: Dallas Littlewind, Gaylene Littlewind, Donelda Littlewind, Volante Littlewind, Rocky Littlewind, Waylon Littlewind, Harlan Littlewind, Newlyn Littlewind, Norbert Fournier, George Fournier, Corbett Fournier, Mary Ziman, Mariam (Bull) Stone and Duane Bull. Adopted Father; Keith Ziman Many Cousins also survive He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, John Littlewind Sr. and Alex and Rose (Nagle) Fournier; great grandparents, Joseph and Martha Littlewind, Mattie Grinnel and Louie Fournier; uncles, John Littlewind Jr., Donald Nagle and Clayton Bull; aunt, Sandra Littlewind; nephew, Michael Meade; cousins, Mattie Fournier and Delin Littlewind. Friends may sign the online register book at www.gilbertsonfuneralhome.com