Joel Lovelien

Joel Lovelien, 38, Grand Forks, ND died Saturday, October 27, 2007 in Grand Forks. Joel Heath Lovelien was born October 8, 1969 in Bismarck, ND the son of Marvin and Judy (Bergland) Lovelien. Joel was raised and educated in Grand Forks and Bagley, MN, graduating from Bagley High School in 1988. Joel graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degrees in math and computer science. He worked in Information Services at the Grand Forks Clinic and later as a Technical Systems Analyst for Altru Health System. Joel married Heidi Hosley on March 20, 1992 in Grand Forks. Joel loved life. He especially loved spending time with his daughter, Alexa. He found the love of his life in Heather and they were busy planning their wedding for 08-08-08. He also enjoyed golf and bowling, along with spending time with his numerous friends. He was an avid Fighting Sioux Hockey Fan Survivors include, his Fiancé, Heather Eastling, Grand Forks; mother, Judy (Terry) Salo, Great Falls, MT; daughter, Alexa, Grand Forks; sister, Erika (Tyler) Duncan, Bozeman, MT; birth mother, Rose (Bob) Glaser, Mandan, ND; two half-brothers, Jon (Julie Wrede), Maplewood, MN and Eric (Kelli) Glaser, Littleton, CO; three step-brothers, Scott, Dirk and Nick Salo He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Lovelien.