John B. Fingarson

John B. Fingarson age 89 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Fargo, ND. John Bernard Fingarson, son of Halvor Fingarson and Ingrid (Berg) Fingarson, was born In Grand Forks, ND on Sept. 6, 1930. John graduated Central High School, he then entered the Marines in 1951 and was discharged 1953 serving in the Korean War conflict. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 157 and he was also a lifetime member of the VFW post 3817.

 John worked on the BNSF railroad for 40 years. He had also worked as an Insurance salesman in between his time with the railroad. John married his high school sweetheart Vonne Jeffrey in 1952. They had two children Ron, and Timothy Fingarson. They had 32 wonderful years of marriage together until Vonne passed in 1984. He later remarried Tina Metcalf, and they had two daughters Nicole, and Cassandra. He lived life to the fullest and never slowed down even has his health declined. He put a smile on everyone’s face and will missed greatly.

 He is survived by his 2 sons, Ron (Sherry) of Lake Park, MN, Timothy (Nisreen) of West Virginia, and his 3 daughters Nicole (Fernando) Contreras, Cassandra Sue of Grand Forks, ND, Rachel Metcalf, EGF, MN. He has 7 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

 He is proceeded in death by his Mother Ingrid Father Halvor and his 2 brothers Arvid, and David, and his sister Marie.

A Graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until the start of the service at the cemetery.
Due to Minnesota COVID-19 rules, face coverings are required.