John B. Stubson

Obituary

John Breidfjord Stubson was born on the Breidfjord family farm on February 12, 1937, in Gardar, North Dakota. He was the son of Harold and Thorunn (Breidfjord) Stubson. John was baptized as an infant on June 21, 1939, at the Lutheran Church in Mountain, North Dakota, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on August 6, 1950, at United Lutheran Church in Cavalier, North Dakota. He received his education at various schools in Billings, Montana, Gardar and Cavalier, and was a graduate of the Cavalier High School Class of 1955. John furthered his education at North Dakota School of Forestry in Bottineau, North Dakota and graduated in 1957.

John entered active military service in the United States Marine Corps on June 13, 1957, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John completed Sea School in December 1957 and served as part of the Marine Detachment aboard the USS Hornet Attack Carrier and later the USS Pendleton. John finished his military service as a training instructor/rifleman for the 2nd Infantry in Camp Pendleton, California. John received an Honorable Discharge on June 12, 1960, and achieved the rank of Corporal.

On July 1, 1960, John was united in marriage to Doris Elke at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cavalier. They shared 62 years of marriage. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Brett and Brian. John and Doris resided in Glencoe and at their lake home on 5th Crow Wing near Nevis, Minnesota. He later moved to Hutchinson, and lived at the Village Cooperative where he cherished the friendships, he had with so many of his neighbors.

After marriage, John continued his education at North Dakota State University in Fargo, graduating in May 1962, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology. He later attended Mayville State College, Mayville, North Dakota and graduated with an education degree in 1963 and completed his Master of Science teaching degree at the University of North Dakota on August 10, 1968.

John taught science at Fessenden Public School in Fessenden, North Dakota, from 1963 to 1966, Mayville Public School from 1967 to 1968, and at Glencoe-Silver Lake Public School in Glencoe, Minnesota, from 1968 to 1996. Upon his retirement, John enjoyed living by the lake with his wife and frequent visits from family and friends.

John enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting. He enjoyed making wooden crosses that were shared by his church’s mission trips to Ethiopia, Mongolia, Honduras and elsewhere. He started Stubson’s Tackle Repair business during the 1970’s and 1980’s, and volunteered at the Nevis Senior Center in Nevis, the 5th and 6th Crow Wing Association Board and the Village Cooperative. John especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

John passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson, at the age of 87 years.

Blessed be his memory.

John is survived by his:
Son, Brett Stubson and his wife, Mary of Billings, MT;
Granddaughters, Hannah Stubson of Seattle, WA, Emilie Stubson of Bozeman, MT, and Maddie Stubson of River Falls, WI;
Son, Brian Stubson and his wife, Betsy of Litchfield, MN;
Grandson, Ethan Stubson and his wife, Kaitlynn of Litchfield, MN;
Great-grandchildren, Lillian and Barrett Stubson of Litchfield, MN;
Sisters, Arliss Salwei, Denise Morrison;
Brother-in-law, Richard Elke and his wife, Jean;
Sister-in-law, Gerry Cook Longtin;
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, extended family and friends.

John was preceded in death by his Parents, Harold and Thorunn (Breidfjord) Stubson; Step-mother, Mae Stubson; Wife, Doris Stubson; Brothers-in-law, Aloysius “Al” Salwei, Gary Morrison, Edward Elke, Frederick Elke, Raymond Elke; Sister-in-law, Marlys Stark; Granddaughter, Faith Stubson.

It is John’s wish that in place of flowers, memorial donations be made to Wounded Warriors, Minnesota Conservation, or Alzheimer’s Association.