Ordean Delmar Sherven, 75, Minot and formerly of Ryder died on Saturday July 25, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family, from brain cancer which was diagnosed on May 30, 2009.

Ordean was born on February 2, 1934 on the family farm in Ryder Township of Ward County near Ryder, ND to Marcus and Alice (Lerum) Sherven. He was reared on the family farm and graduated from Ryder High School in 1951. As a young adult he assisted his father with the operation of the farm which he later purchased and continued to operate. He was very proud that the farm is now operated by one of his sons and a grandson.

Ordean married Colleen Brenna on May 25, 1957 in Keene, ND. They made their home on the Sherven family farm where they were the proud parents of four sons and a daughter. In addition, Ordean was very active in the Ryder community where he served on the Board of Directors of the North Shore School, Ryder Elevator, St. John's Lutheran Church and Ryder Township. Also, he was a member of Bread of Life Lutheran Church - Minot. In addition to farming, he provided custom farm services and following his retirement he enjoyed helping family on the farm. During the past several years he had spent the winter months in Mesa Arizona.

Ordean especially enjoyed golfing, traveling and using his payloader to assist his friends and neighbors with custom work.

Ordean's loving family includes his wife of 52 years Colleen; children: Wesley Sherven (special friend Joan Stafslien) and Ross (Audrey) Sherven, both of Ryder, Scott Sherven of Phoenix, AZ, Chad Sherven of Minot and Kristi Sherven of Moorhead (special friend Aaron Anderson of Minot); nine grandchildren: Jared Sherven (special friend - Ali Klabunde), Trent (LyNelle) Sherven, Eric and Megan Sherven; Jaren and Alexis Enockson, Hailey Rolla, Hunter Sherven and Aaron Olson; great grandson: Isaac Sherven; brother: Ron (Donna) Sherven of Wahpeton; brother-in-law: Glen Warner of Ryder and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ordean was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, John Schellenbaum, sister, Joyce Warner and an infant daughter, Tammy Mae Sherven.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Bread of Life Lutheran Church - Minot.
Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens - Minot.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home - Minot.
In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospice, Trinity Home Health, St. John's Lutheran Church - Ryder or Bread of Life Lutheran Church - Minot.