February 15, 2022

Donald Boehm

Donald Boehm

Donald Dominick Boehm passed away peacefully Friday afternoon Feb. 4, 2022, at the McKenzie County Healthcare Center with his loving daughters, Kara and Kami, at his side.
Donald was born in Killdeer, N.D., on April 25, 1935, to Rose (Cary) and Christ Boehm. He was raised on the family ranch near Grassy Butte. He attended grade school at the Rhoades School through the 8th grade. He started high school in Killdeer and was needed on the family ranch, so he left school in his freshman year.
Donald enlisted in the Army in 1952, and was stationed at Renton, Wash. He met and fell in love with Pauline Broderson, and they were married in Washington on Dec. 31, 1956. Together they had three daughters, Debbie, Kara, and Kami. Pauline and Donald moved back to Grassy Butte where they bought and operated their ranch. Then in 1972, Donald and Pauline purchased a ranch in Tobacco Garden north of Watford City. Pauline, Debbie, Kara, and Kami were involved in a horrific car accident in 1973, and tragically Pauline and Debbie lost their lives. Though heartbroken and devastated by the loss of his wife and daughter, Donald persevered and continued to ranch and raise his daughters, Kara and Kami. Later, in Dec. 31, 1981, he married Betty Haugeberg and gained four wonderful step-children, Thomas, Carrie, Jeff and Mitch. Donald and Betty continued ranching side by side until Betty’s death in June 2012, from lung cancer.
Donald was a first-class cowman and he loved his cattle and the ranching life. He was very particular and paid attention to the small details when purchasing and raising grass and fat cattle. In later years, Donald established a fresh water depot and sold water to the oilfield. He loved to drive the neighborhood and keep up on the development there. Donald loved to joke. He had many friends and loved to spend time after he retired at the Casino in New Town.
Donald was a member of the N.D. Stockmen’s Association, McKenzie County Grazing Association, and the N.D. Cowboy Hall of Fame. He will be remembered for his quick wit, and ready smile. A humble man he took a lot of pride in his clothes and his vehicles. He is loved dearly by his daughters, Kara and Kami, and will be greatly missed by them and his many friends and family.
 Donald is survived by daughters, Kara Boehm, of Minot; Kami (Casey) Fredericks, of Halliday; stepsons, Thomas Haugeberg, of Grassy Butte; Jeff Haugeberg, of Minot; Mitch (Lynn) Haugeberg of Watford City; stepdaughter, Carrie Carson of Killdeer; grandchildren, Chloe and Cate Fredericks, Derry Westman, Chase (Kaylee) Carson, Layne (Amber) Carson, Tommy (Christina) Haugeberg, MeLinda, Benjamin (Amy), McKayla, Mikka and Brock Haugeberg; great-grandchild, Lucy Haugeberg; sisters, Shirley (Dale) Dolezal of Killdeer; Rose Mary Summers of Federal Way, Wash.; and special friend, Marian Dunn.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Boehm; infant son, Darry; daughter, Debbie; wife, Betty Boehm; parents, Rose and Christ Boehm; sisters, Delores Schwahn and Donna Schwahn.
 The family wishes that the Memorials for Donald be given to the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
Donald’s Funeral Services were held Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church of Watford City, N.D. Reverend Paul D. Balaban officiated. Visitation was held at the Fulkerson-Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel of Watford City on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Burial followed at the Killdeer Cemetery in Killdeer, N.D.
The Funeral Service was live-streamed. You can view Donald’s service directly on his obituary page on the website www.fulkersons.com
Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City, N.D. is assisting the family. Condolences may be left on the funeral home website at www.fulkersons.com.

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