Corey Louis Neys, 47, passed away unexpectedly on February 9th, 2024, at his home in Buchanan, ND. Corey was born September 29, 1976, at Jamestown Hospital to Gary and Donna Neys. Corey graduated from Pingree-Buchanan High School in 1995 and then attended NDSCS in Wahpeton, ND. Corey married Holly (Burchill) Neys on July 16, 2011. Together, they had three children: Hayden, Nolan, and Karlie. He also welcomed a stepson, Carter, and loved him as one of his own. Through the years, he helped numerous farmers, worked as a sales agronomist, and loved raising cattle with his dad and brothers. For the past few years, he has worked for Ova Farms.
Corey’s passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him. He was a beacon of kindness and generosity and had an endless love for children. Corey had a unique ability to connect with kids, whether they were his cherished children, his friend’s children, or his beloved nieces and nephews. Corey will also be remembered as a loyal and devoted friend. A true friend through and through, Corey cherished the bonds he formed with his close-knit group of friends. Always ready with a helping hand and listening ear, he cultivated deep and meaningful connections with an incredible circle of friends. Whether through daily phone calls, texts, snap chats, or shared stories over drinks at the local pub, Corey’s presence brought joy and comfort to those around him. His vibrant and social nature lit up any room he entered.
Corey will be deeply missed by his parents, Gary and Donna Neys, of Buchanan, ND; his children Hayden, Nolan, Karlie, and step-son Carter Burchill, all of Jamestown, ND; his brothers Brent of Aberdeen, SD, and Dusty (Sheena) Neys of Jamestown, ND, his Godsons and nephews Brady and Treyton and other nieces and nephews, Mason, Kaitlyn, Jaelyn, Kyrah; his aunts and uncles, Jerry Neys of Buchanan, ND, Deb (Jack) Ova, Craig (Terrie) Neys, both of Jamestown, ND, Becky (Tim) Prodzinski of Fargo, ND, Ron (Paula) Neys of Northville, MI, and Dan Wahl of Fargo, ND and several cousins and a very special girlfriend, Elizabeth Hoggarth, Carrington, ND.
Corey was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Gertrude Neys, Wilbur and Lorraine Wahl.
As we mourn Corey’s passing, let us celebrate the light he brought into the world and the countless lives he has touched. May his memory inspire acts of kindness and love in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at St. James Basilica, Jamestown, ND, with a vigil service held at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Basilica at 10:00 am on Friday, February 16th. The interment will be in St. Margaret’s Cemetery, Buchanan, ND.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Children of Corey Neys Fund @ Unison Bank.
Eddy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.