Alden (Al) Duane Vannett, born April 10, 1940, died Monday, August 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83 at the Hospice House in Fargo, ND. Alden is survived by his wife of 61 years on August 12, 2023, Grace Vannett, and his three adult children, Jodi Vannett, Maple Lake, MN, Jon Vannett, Moorhead, MN, and Joe and Melisha Vannett, Moorhead, MN. He is also survived by siblings, Alwyn and Karin Vannett, Sacramento, CA, Claude and Carol Vannett, Minot, ND, and Cheryl and Paul Jaschob, Bismarck, ND.

His Grandchildren include Abby Vannett, Zachary and Rosie Vannett, Jacob Vannett and Brennen Vannett. Great Grandchildren include Braiden and Elizabeth Camarero, and 7 nephews and 11 nieces, and many great-nephews and nieces. His cherished family pets include Benny, Lucky, Egore, Floki, and Suvi.

Growing up on a farm south of Minot ND, Alden graduated from high school in 1957 and joined the Navy right after graduating, serving as a Yokes man on the destroyers USS Walker and USS Carpenter. After serving, he studied business and accounting at Minot State College, working at Sears, White Drug and starting his own businesses, Al’s Grocery, and Great Plains Directory in Jamestown ND. Al was Involved in hockey boosters, coaching hockey, playing softball, and bowling, and attending children’s and grandchildren’s hockey, soccer, and baseball games. Alden enjoyed spending time with his family at his lake home on Little Pelican Lake in MN.

Visitation is Friday, August 11, 2023, 4:00 – 7:00 pm, prayer service 7:00 pm at Eddy Funeral Home in Jamestown, ND.

The funeral service is Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jamestown, ND with Pastor Susan Haukaas officiating.  Interment will be at 11:00 am, Monday, August 14, 2023 at Fargo National Cemetery, Fargo, ND.

Eddy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements