Omar Hamnes

Omar Hamnes

Omar Paul Hamnes, the son of Harold and Edna (Moen) Hamnes was born March 26, 1937 in Bottineau, North Dakota. He died at the age of 76 years on Saturday, October 26, 2013 in the Sanford Health Continuing Care Center in Mandan, North Dakota.

Omar was raised in the farm home of his parents in rural Souris and was baptized and confirmed in the Turtle Mountain Lutheran Church in Carbury, North Dakota. He attended a rural school near his home and completed his education at Bottineau High School, graduating in 1955. On July 13^th, 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged on July 12^th, 1963. He served on the USS Yorktown and on the USS Boxer. He was united in marriage to Beatrice Marie Heilman on February 14, 1960 in Rugby, North Dakota. The couple made their home in Sidney, Montana, later moving to Williston, Minot and then Deering, North Dakota. To this union three children were born. He began working at the Minot Air Force Base in 1963 as a central heating plant specialist and as a federal civil engineer, retiring after 32 years of service in 1992. Following retirement, Omar and Beatrice moved to Rugby making their home on the Heilman family farm and spending winters enjoying their winter home in Yuma, Arizona. Omar enjoyed entertaining, dancing, and playing cards. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, Yuma, the Rugby Eagles, and a lifetime member of the VFW, Minot. He once served on the Deering School Board, and was a former member of the Deering Volunteer Fire Department.

Omar is survived by his wife of 53 years, Beatrice; a daughter, Lisa (Kelly) Mathias of Mandan; sons, Dean of Bismarck and Joel (Angela) of Hurst, Texas; grandchildren, Autumn & Austin Hamnes, Ashley & Tyler Mathias, Emily Cohen, Sadie Hamnes, and Joel Hamnes; a brother, Melville (Beverly) of Bottineau; sisters, Marceil Kringen of Williston and Carol (Orville) Mjelstad of Arnegard; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Everett Kringen; and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1^st at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Rugby, Pastor Dana Holter, officiating. Burial with full military honors accorded by the Clarence Larson Post # 23 American Legion Honor & Color Guard and the North Dakota Military Funeral Honors Detail in the Little Flower Cemetery, Rugby.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m Thursday at the Anderson Funeral Home in Rugby and will continue for one hour prior to the time of services on Friday at the church.

Posted Condolences:

Bea & Lisa-Dean-Joey. My deepest Sympathy in the loss of your terrific husband & Dad. Omar was such a free spirt and was one wonderful man. He will be missed by so many. God's Blessing to you all.
Wanda Smith

We are sending our condolences to the family of my cousin,Omar Hamnes. Omar was such a happy go lucky person to be around and we always enjoyed our times very much when Omar and Beatrice were here to visit with our family here on the west coast. I thank the Lord for giving us these special times together as a family. We will always have good memories of this wonderful man and may God bless and keep you all,Beatrice and the family and friends that he has left behind.
Dorine Hamnes Parrott & Chet Parrott

My most sincere condolences Bea, If you need any help down here in Yuma, let me know-Jody
Jondel Hamness

My heart goes out to your entire family. I'll never forget Omar, he was my first "boss" while on the Deering School board. I simply cannot remember a time when I met or saw Omar that he did not have a big smile or a friendly attitude. I have the fondest memories of working with Omar on school issues, talking (and bothering?) Bea while she was trying to cook for the school kids, and teaching you three "kids" Dean, Lisa, and Joe. My heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you during your time of loss. Stay strong and take care of each other.
Mark Turner

Bea and Joey and all of Omar's family, We send our deepest sympathy at your loss. Omar's shy smile and good humor are among our fondest memories. His gentle words and cheerful demeanor have been an inspiration to us and we're certain to all who have known him. May Omar's love and your memories of him comfort you and be with you now and forever.
Greg and Nancy Nelson, Yuma, AZ

Bea and your entire family, We send our deepest sympathy in the loss of your wonderful, husband, father, and grandfather. During the few years that we were fortunate enough to have known him, we were able to spend many many wonderful days and evening with him and Bea, We will miss him and think of all the great times we had with both of you. Bea our love and prayers are with you now. We love you, and hope to see you soon
John and Lillian Robertson

Bea, Dean, Lisa & Joey
It has been many years since I've seen the Hamnes family, however Dad was just in Rapid City for a visit and many of our stories were of those years when we spent time with the Hamnes family, be it the big house in Eastwood Park or the farm in Deering. Good times and great memeories of a happy childhood surrounded by kind people. May your memories bring you joy and your family bring you comfort.
Sandy Leith-Schwan

My condolences to all Hamnes family members. The Hamnes family siblings I knew (Carol and I are classmates)were all great people and so fun to be around.
Neola Kofoid Garbe

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