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Allen V. Stock
Allen V. Stock, age 82, of Carrington, ND, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, ND.
Allen was born Aug. 30, 1941, in Harvey, ND, the son of Albert & Myrtle Stock, Fessenden, ND. He graduated from Fessenden High School in 1959 and was involved in many school activities. He attended Minot State University and Minot Business College before becoming the Editor of the Wells County Free Press at the age of 21.
Allen married Patricia Berg on October 5, 1963, recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Together they have 4 children, Susette, Shelly, Tim & Tony. In 1976, Allen & Pattie purchased the Foster County Independent and they moved their family to Carrington, ND. Allen proudly ran the Foster County Independent for 46 years.
Allen was very active in the community, he rarely missed community and school activities, whether attending or taking photographs. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiwanis Club, North Dakota Newspaper Association, Chamber of Commerce, Carrington Lions, Jaycees, Foster County Fair Board. His hobbies included cars, gardening, music, camping and spending time with his family.
Allen is survived by his wife, Pattie; children Susette (Linus) Allmaras, New Rockford, ND; Shelly (Brad) Skytland, Carrington, ND; Tim (Amy) Stock, Waconia, MN; and Tony (Tami) Stock, Frazee, MN. Grandchildren; Rachel Allmaras, Renelle Allmaras, Rebecca (Alex) Jarrett, Teddy Allmaras, Jordan (Kelsey) Skytland, Taylor (Josey) Skytland, Brenna Skytland, Morgan Stock, Mason Stock, Rylee Stock and Harlee Stock. Great-grandchildren; Myles Thompson, Motley Skytland, River, Rhen, Amelia Skytland and Luca Littlefield. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother Lorene Stock; and his sister Judy Einarson and brother-in-law Stefan Einarson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Larry and Sheila Krueger.
Special thanks to CHI Carrington; Golden Acres Manor, Carrington; Sanford-Fargo ICU, Tom Sauby at Evans Funeral Home and the many staff members that worked at the Foster County Independent.
Visitation will be Friday, December 29, 2023, from 5:00PM-7:00PM, followed by a Prayer Service at 7:00PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington. Allen’s Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 Poplar Ave, Carrington, ND. Burial will be at the Hillside Cemetery, Fessenden, ND, following the service and fellowship.
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Am so sorry to hear of this great loss to Patty, their family, and the whole community. Reverse Angle shares a sizable portion of your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Pattie and her family. We all will miss Allen going forward. I had the honor of working for him at the Independent for years. I will miss his stories. This past summer we would purposely have coffee breaks at HiWay Drive In hoping we’d see him there for a good visit.
Condolences to Pattie and family. We all will miss Allen. This past summer we would take coffee breaks at HiWay Drive In hoping to see him there and hear his wonderful stories.
Our deepest sympathy in your great loss. Allen was a friend to everyone and will be missed greatly.
My deepest sympathies are with Patty and the Stock family. One of my first jobs was working for Allen and Patty at the Independent (probably in late 1980’s) and I have great memories of that. Allen was such a fixture in the Carrington community and will be missed.
Just heard this terrible news. I worked for Allen for many years and always enjoyed running into him and Pattie at various places. He didn’t get much of a retirement, but maybe part of the problem was he loved the work and the contact with the public. Allen, RIP, and hope you’re getting that good story on your new journey!! To your family, we’re very sorry for your loss.
Sending my deepest sympathies! I will be lifting the family up in prayer during this time! He will be missed by many. I will never forget his warm hugs and that sly grin.
So sorry for the loss of this wonderful man, always a joy to visit with him. Our sincere condolences to all his family and friends. Rest in peace Allen.
Shawn and Janelle Marcotte
Our condolences to the Stock Family. Allen was such a good guy. He was so proud of his family, & he was such a wonderful storyteller!!! We will really miss him & his “tell-it-like -it-is” approach to life! May he Rest in Peace.
Condolences to the Stock family. Allen was always eager to help us out on those history mysteries the Historical Society would bring him on occasion. He will be greatly missed as that source of information that so often becomes needed.
Sending prayers and hugs to Pattie and all members of the Allen Stock family. I worked for Allen at the Carrington newspaper in the 1980s and he taught me much about writing for a local newspaper. Allen loved serving Carrington and the surrounding towns, he worked hard to provide important information to local community members. I’ll never forget how he would get a sparkle in his eye when he heard about a good news story. He is probably starting up a newspaper in heaven now.
So sorry for your loss. prayers and hugs. Einar and Elaine Einarson
Pattie and family, I am very sorry about the loss of Allen. I worked for him for a couple years and he was a great boss. He was always very kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
I went to school with Allen in Fessenden. We drew names for the Valentine box in first grade. It was a large red heart-shaped box. Allen sat in front of me and turned around and said, “You lucky duck!”
I also was bass drummer in the band so sat with him again. He was always frustrated I never wanted to learn snare drums. He was the best drummer that came out of Wells County, I am sure, or maybe the state of North Dakota. Then, I worked with him at the Wells County Free Press for two years during high school. One of the good guys.
Our sympathy to the Stock family may God bless and comfort you. Keep those memories close.
My sincere sympathy to Pattie & family. Al was a Fessenden Oriole” as Connie & I were!
Growing up in a small town, we were all friends.
Our growing up years were the best!
My sincere sympathy to Pattie & family.
Al was a “Fessenden Oriole” as were Connie & I. Growing up in a small town, we were all friends.
My condolences to Pattie and the rest of the Stock family. I enjoyed many conversations with Allen in Kiwanis and other community and school functions. As a fellow “car guy” there was always something to talk about our classic cars. One day going to a Kiwanis meeting, we looked at the recently vacated Nicholson-Carr Building and I said “That office would be a good place for all of us to get together and talk about our cars.” Allen asked “Is there enough room for all of us to work on our cars?” I said “Allen, we never work on our cars, we just talk about working on them!” He said “You’re right. That’s what we do. There should be enough room for that!” Too bad we never had that clubhouse, but I’m glad he got to fix his up and enjoy it for a few years. Rest in peace where your tires always burn out but your clutch never does.
Sympathy to the Stock family. We always enjoyed chatting with him.
I attended high school in Fessenden only two years, but being in a small school, you knew everyone. Allen was such a fun guy to be around. He sang in the Mixed Chorus of which I was a member. He had a great voice. We had a great time rehearsing for the senior play, “The Great Big Doorstep”. Lots of good times playing cards at some homes as I recall. He was a fun loving person.
I was saddened to hear of Mr. Stock’s passing, what a wonderful man!! I have so many great memories of Mr. Stock, my best friend’s dad, countless hours I spent with the Stocks, the trips with their family and the meals we shared around their table, my first boss (stuffing the newspaper ads) and the greatest cheerleader in the stands for every sport or concert or play we all participated in. Hugs to all of you! He will be greatly missed, but his legacy lives on in the lives of his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.
So very sorry to hear the news of Allen’s passing. I always loved talking old cars and sports with Allen. He always had time to chat and you could always tell he was deep in thought when we walked. Rest in peace, Mr Stock. Prayers and condolences to the entire Stock family.
So very sorry to hear the news of Allen’s passing. I always loved talking old cars and sports with Allen. He always had time to chat and you could always tell he was deep in thought when we talked. Rest in peace, Mr Stock. Prayers and condolences to the entire Stock family.
So sorry for your loss. A classmate and friend for 12 years. Another Fessenden oriole gone from the class of 1959
Deepest condolences to the Stock family. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Uncle Allen will be fondly remembered for numerous things, but I’ll never forget the twinkle in his eyes and the music in his voice.
Condolences to Allen’s family. He was always a wonderful man to talk to about anything and everything.
Allen put together and published my annual cattle sale book that I always looked forward to the finished product.
His humor was enjoyable and my memories of Allen will always be with me
Extending my deepest sympathy to Pattie and the family.
When I got married and moved to Fessenden, my first job was at the Wells County Free Press. Allen was a great guy and so compassionate.
Sending warm thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hang on to those precious memories, they can never be taken away from you. Rest in peace, Allen.
Sympathy to the Stock family. You are in our prayers during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to the Stock family. Rest easy Allen.
Hello Stock Family
Linda Berg Meth posted that Allen had died. No one should die on Christmas Day!
Hope Pattie feels better soon and will be able to go home. Thank you Linda
I was saddened to hear about Allen. I worked for him and Patty a little over 10 years. I have a few wonderful memories, he hosted the best employee Christmas party, the room was decorated beautifully, the food was the best, the games and prizes were awesome and I received my first ever Christmas bonus from them and it meant so much. Another great memory was our employee camping trip to Park Rapids, he once again outdid himself for each of us and we always had a wonderful time. He taught me so much about advertising and the newspaper. One funny story is he saved everything, I threw something away one day and three weeks later he was looking for it 😊.Rest easy Boss you will be missed by so many people. Thanks for caring.
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Stock family. Allen will be greatly missed. It was always a delightful time when you could visit with him. Sorry we can’t be there at this difficult time for you but you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alan and I were so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. I have such fond memories of working with Allen on many Carrington projects, but especially the Foster County Centennial. He was the town’s booster extraordinaire. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patty and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. I worked for Allen in the early 1980’s. Allen was a wonderful boss and community leader. I loved my time working at the Independent. Allen created a family atmosphere and he cared greatly about the community and quality of the newspaper. I have so many fond memories. Allen must have touched so many lives over the years. I am grateful he hired me as a young reporter. He made a difference in my life.
Allen took a chance on a young women who came into his office, asking for an internship, giving me an opportunity that shaped so much of my path! I am eternally grateful! Such a kind, caring and humble soul. Sending love to his entire family.
So sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. He was one of a kind. My family spent a number of years in Carrington. There was not a better supporter of the Community than Al. Being in the Newspaper Business after leaving Carrington I can attest to what a balancing act Allen did by being an advocate for the entire area and still reporting the news. The community and a wide area will miss one of the best. Thanks Allen for all you did.