Kenneth Ervin Beaudoin

Kenneth Ervin Beaudoin, passed on to his eternal home October 1, 2021. Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Joe and Hannah (Booke) Beaudoin December 17, 1933, Ken started school at St. Patrick’s, graduating from DHS in 1953, where he lead the state in scoring for football and basketball and also participated in track. After enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving two years in Germany, he returned and graduated from Dickinson State University in 1960, the same year he married Monica (Warren), of Grassy Butte.

They started their teaching careers in Greybull, New York, for three years, then Burns, Oregon, before settling in their “Little Piece of Heaven” at Sandpoint, Idaho in 1965. Ken received his masters from the University of Idaho in 1968 and also coached multiple sports over the years, including Bulldog football, basketball and golf, later becoming director of student activities.

Ken was a gem of a man, his kind an engaging “hello” to everyone he met, and his witty comments and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Whether playing cards or reveling in the outdoors, his good nature blessed family and friends.

Monica’s passing in October 2020 brought Ken to be with family, first in Texas with his sisters, then back to Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, where he delighted in visiting and “catching” fish, especially with Marge and Tom. Rest in peace, dear Kenny.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, Monica; mother and father; sisters, Dorothy, Janette, Marlease, and LaVonne; brothers, and Lester, Lorne, Wally, Floyd, LeRoy “Pudge” and Tommy.

Kenneth is survived by his sisters, Arvilla Holder in California, Marge (Tom) Gunderson of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Diana (Rod) Myers of Texas/Wisconsin; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Mass will be held for Ken at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sandpoint, Idaho, with Father Rob Cooke presiding.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at coffeltfuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.