Bernard West

Bernard E. West, 74, Thompson, ND, died Monday, April 13, 2020 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Bernard Elias West, Jr. was born June 20, 1945 in Northwood, ND, the son of Bernard and Luella (Nygaard) West. He was raised and educated at Thompson, ND and graduated from Thompson High School. Bernard farmed near Thompson his entire life until retiring in 2016 due to ill health.

Bernard enjoyed travel and especially cruise ships. He also enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and fishing. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and attending their sporting events and activities. His grandchildren always made him laugh the hardest.

Bernard married Sandra Coulter on April 12, 1985 at Thompson, ND. She survives along with his children, Jim (Kim) Engen, Becky (Mark) Mitzel; grandchildren, Christopher (Jodi Krom) Engen, Alyssa Mitzel, and Brett, Chase, and Jake Engen; great grandchildren, Blakely, Riley, and Parker Engen; siblings, Linda (Tom) Perdue, Mary Ann (Larry) Kjemhus, Bill West, and their families.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister-in-law, Pamela West.

Visitation will be Monday, June 15, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 7:00 PM at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. 

All CDC guidelines will be followed and social distancing will be practiced. Wearing a mask is preferred.