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A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on January 13, 2018 at New Hope Wesleyan Church, 721 26th Street W, Williston, ND 58801.

Edward Roland Grandbois
August 31, 1944 - November 30, 2017

Place of Birth: Belcourt, ND
Residence: Gill,CO formerly of Williston, ND
Age: 73

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Edward Roland Grandbois, 73, of Gill, CO passed away November 30, 2017 at Tru Hospice of Northern Colorado.

He was born August 31, 1944 in Belcourt, ND to Isadore and Cecelia (Falcon) Grandbois. He was raised in Williston, ND and educated at Stephan Mission School in Stephan, SD. On May 3, 1965 he married Linda McGeehan in Williston.

Edward was a sales representative for SWACO, a division of Dresser Industries, Gray Wolf and Stewart and Stephenson. He loved to visit the hot springs in Thermopolis, WY along with trips to Belize and Mexico. In high school he enjoyed football, basketball, track, and was class president and homecoming king. Edward was very giving, loved helping people, and was a great story teller. He played Secret Santa every year for a family. Edward was a Christian and believed in God.

He is survived by his wife Linda McGeehan-Grandbois of Gill; son, Brian Grandbois of Gill; daughters, Jodi (Brad) Bender of West Des Moines, IA, Brenda (Pete) Bonebrake of Littleton, CO; son, Jason (Charlotte) Grandbois of St. Cloud, MN; grandchildren, Megan, Tyler, Heather, Nichole, Lanell, Kyle, Madison, Alexandria, Mariah, Kaleb, Anthony, Quinceigh, Colby, Eric, Justin, and Ryan; great grandsons, Blake, Ben, and Dex; brother, Herb (Jocelyn) Grandbois of Maricopa, AZ; sister, Janice (Gene) Roth of Minot, ND; brother, Thomas (Mavis) Stangland, Jr. of WI; and sister, Myra (Tom) White of Williston; aunt, Theresa Malloy; sister-in-law, Patti (Wayne) Folkestad; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandsons, Jonathan and Jacob; uncles, John Falcon and Bob Falcon and aunt, Ella Falcon-Haugen.

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Zero
Dec 12, 2017

To the family of a very find man and a person who was a friend to many. There will never be another Ed. RIP peace, I'll see you later!!

Ray Unterseher (Watford City, North Dakota)
Dec 13, 2017

Please know that Ed and I were very good buddies. We met many times on the road or from time to time. He was so much fun to visit with and I loved to hear about his next veture. He was such a neat person to know. I lost track of him and I am very sad to hear of his passing but I rejoice with him because he is with Jesus. Heaven is sounding sweeter all the time. I have said that many times and it is true.

JC
Dec 13, 2017

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one, Edward. It breaks our hearts when death separates us from the ones we love so much. The Bible reminds us that God sees our pain and sadness and has promised that soon, "death will be no more."(Revelation 21:4) He will heal our broken hearts by resurrecting our dear loved ones to life again.(Acts 24:15) Until then, I hope the wonderful memories of Edward and these promises from God comfort you in the days to come.

Thomas Feist (Williston, ND)
Dec 13, 2017

Family, i am so sorry to read about your loss. i worked with Ed and new him very well. i agree that Ed did always have a story to tell you and kept you entertained. I will keep him in my prayers. Tom

C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore (Williston, North Dakota)
Dec 31, 2017

Dear Linda, I am sorry to hear you have lost your soul mate. I have fond memories of Ed. With sympathy, C'Dale & Phil

Austin Gillette (White Shield , North Dakota )
Jun 8, 2019

6/7/19 Was informed by Charlie Foote that Ed had passed. Charlie and I where classmates and Graduated from Stephan High in 1964. We all played Football ran Track and our 1963 Basketball Ball team won the State Catholic Tournament when we beat Sioux Falls O,Gorman. We last met in 2014 at our 50th Class Reunion for a couple of days we. were young again. RIP my Friend you are missed but not forgotten

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