Gary Steven Naastad

Gary Steven Naastad passed away on November 19th, 2008 at Altru Hospital. Gary Steven Naastad ("Steve" as he was known by his family) was born to Ronald and Betty Lou (Onstad) Naastad on October 5th, 1950 in Grand Forks. He attended school there until 1966 when he moved to Wales, ND. He graduated from Langdon High School in 1970. Gary returned to Grand Forks in 1970 where he obtained employment at Pillsbury (Maintenance) for 19 years until the plant closed in 1989. He enjoyed his work at Pillsbury where he was nicknamed "Hippie" by another employee. He also worked for RDO Foods and most currently at UND. Gary loved cooking, gardening, working on cars, and being a dad. As Gary was battling cancer, Pastor Kathy asked him what they should pray for and his reply was "All God's children." May God bless you Gary. We will always keep you in our prayers. Gary married Susanne Solarski December 28th, 1984. He is survived by his wife Susie, his sons Aaron Loken; East Grand Forks, Randy Naastad; Grand Forks, and daughter Amy Naastad; Grand Forks, two grandchildren; brother Jerry Naastad; Grand Forks, sisters Ginni (Larry) Beaton; Grand Forks, Beth (Mike) Toay; Grand Forks, Jodi (Eric) Wolven; McKinleyville CA, Brother in law Dave Solarski; East Grand Forks, sister in law Cindy Solarski; Lorton, VA, sister in law Diane Solarski; East Grand Forks, sister in law Kathy (Jerry) Qualley; East Grand Forks, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. MEMORIAL SERVICES: 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 24, 2008, at Augustana Lutheran Church 520 University Ave. in Grand Forks. VISITATION: One hour prior to the Memorial service at the church.