Francis Barth
December 11, 1949 — November 1, 2003
Francis Barth
Mass of Christian Burial for Francis J. Barth, 53, of Dickinson is 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richardton, with Fr. David Wolf celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Richardton. Visitation is Monday from 12:00 p. m. to 9:00 p. m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p. m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Francis passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at his home.
Francis “Frank” John Barth Jr. was born in Dickinson, ND on December 11, 1949, to Frank and Helen (Pfeifer) Barth. His birth was a joy and surprise after 25 years of marriage. He grew up in Dickinson with his parents. On November 1959, Francis was admitted to the Grafton State School because of the death of his father and his mother’s poor health. He attended the Anchorage School in Dickinson and classes in the education department of Grafton State School form 1974-1978. On September 16, 1985, Francis was placed at Southview ABLE ICF/MR group home in Hettinger. Here he was admitted to LIVE, Inc.’s Vocation Program in Lemmon, SD in 1986. Francis worked sorting, sleeving, and unsleeving earrings for a jewelry company. In 1988, he transferred from Hettinger to the Dickinson Southview ABLE ICF/MR home and began Work Activity at the ABLE Workshop.
Francis loved life, he had so much energy that he didn’t understand why others couldn’t keep up with him. Many times he would stop and turn to you and say, “Well, come on, move it!” Then laugh and rush on again. He was also active in bowling, Special Olympics, Social Club dinner/dances, attending Camp ReCreation and playing board games. He liked to dance disco style with a microphone in his hand singing at the top of his voice. He has a passion of music but Opera was his favorite. He sang whenever and wherever it pleased him and wanted others to join him.
Francis is survived by his close friend and caretakers at ABLE and his guardian, Father David Wolf of Richardton. He was preceded in death by his parents.
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Burial Date: November 4, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2003, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton
Francis passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2003 at his home.
Francis “Frank” John Barth Jr. was born in Dickinson, ND on December 11, 1949, to Frank and Helen (Pfeifer) Barth. His birth was a joy and surprise after 25 years of marriage. He grew up in Dickinson with his parents. On November 1959, Francis was admitted to the Grafton State School because of the death of his father and his mother’s poor health. He attended the Anchorage School in Dickinson and classes in the education department of Grafton State School form 1974-1978. On September 16, 1985, Francis was placed at Southview ABLE ICF/MR group home in Hettinger. Here he was admitted to LIVE, Inc.’s Vocation Program in Lemmon, SD in 1986. Francis worked sorting, sleeving, and unsleeving earrings for a jewelry company. In 1988, he transferred from Hettinger to the Dickinson Southview ABLE ICF/MR home and began Work Activity at the ABLE Workshop.
Francis loved life, he had so much energy that he didn’t understand why others couldn’t keep up with him. Many times he would stop and turn to you and say, “Well, come on, move it!” Then laugh and rush on again. He was also active in bowling, Special Olympics, Social Club dinner/dances, attending Camp ReCreation and playing board games. He liked to dance disco style with a microphone in his hand singing at the top of his voice. He has a passion of music but Opera was his favorite. He sang whenever and wherever it pleased him and wanted others to join him.
Francis is survived by his close friend and caretakers at ABLE and his guardian, Father David Wolf of Richardton. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Click to View Program (PDF)
Burial Date: November 4, 2003
Funeral Home Dickinson, ND
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2003, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Richardton
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