Norris Heskin, 89, Minot and former longtime Norwich area farmer died on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in a Minot assisted living facility. His loving family was at his side.

Norris Heskin was born on August 2, 1930 in Minot to Benton and Iva (Finneseth) Heskin. He was raised and attended school in Norwich and graduated from Minot High School in 1949. After graduation he began farming and worked as a journeyman carpenter. Norris was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1956 and served until his honorable discharge in 1958.

While Norris was stationed at Fort Lewis, WA, he met Thelma Nelson, a student at Pacific Lutheran College in Tacoma, WA. They were married on November 29, 1958 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Anaconda, MT. They made their home on a farm near Norwich, where they raised small grains and cattle. They were the proud parents of three sons. Thelma died on December 30, 2002. Norris continued to make his home on the farm until he moved to Minot in 2003. Most recently, he had been a resident of Edgewood Vista.

Norris was a lifetime member of the Norwich Lutheran Church where he was very active serving in several capacities from council member to various remodeling projects as well as caretaker for the Norwich Lutheran Cemetery. He also served on the Surrey School Board and North Prairie Rural Water Board. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, skiing and woodworking. He especially enjoyed being able to spend time with his family and friends.

Norris' loving family includes his children: Paul (Candice) Heskin of Savage MN, Dan (Gayle) Heskin of Minot and Lowell Heskin of rural Norwich; grandchildren: Sarah Heskin, Marshall Heskin, Troy (Heidi) Thorson and Marisa (Gabe) Merritt; great grandchildren: Henry, Charlie and Rylan Thorson and Dash and Jersey Merritt; brother: Roger (Emily) Heskin of Federal Way, WA along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Norris was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother: Alvin (Donna) Heskin.

Celebration of the Life of Norris Heskin: Monday, November 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the Norwich Lutheran Church.
Interment will be in the Norwich Lutheran Cemetery - rural Norwich.
Visitation: Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
Memorials are preferred to the Norwich Lutheran Cemetery or to an organization of the donor's choice.

Norris Heskin Flower Pictures