Ernest Lovin

Ernest D. Lovin, 79, Bismarck, died June 29, 2009, at St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am Thursday at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, with Rev. John Guthrie officiating. Burial will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #1326. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a rosary service will begin at 6:45 pm and a vigil at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service. Ernest Donald was born May 31, 1930, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Oscar William and Anne Ernestine Fread Lovin. He was reared and educated in Bismarck. After completing two years of college in Bismarck, he attended the University of North Dakota, where he received a Bachelor of Philosophy degree. He then entered the Army in 1952. Later, Ernest attended Mary College where he acquired an accounting major. He was the Research Analyst at the Department of Human Services at the State Capitol for over 38 years; retiring in 1993. Ernest married Rita Marie Krank on September 2, 1993, in Bismarck. The couple shared their love of Christianity, and felt it important to enjoy a good personal relationship with Christ. They were members of Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Ernest enjoyed Bible studies, and support groups. Ernest loved square dancing, singing in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Choir, Swing Band, Sunshine, and the Senior Center Singers. He was lector and extraordinary Eucharistic Minister. Ernest published a book of poetry at age 25 called, “A Boy’s Dream.” Ernest was an Oblate of St. Benedict and a member of the Cursillo, the Serra Club, and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus where he served as comptroller. He held all the offices through Area Governor in Toastmasters, and was once honored for a speech in a district contest. Ernest is survived by his wife, Rita, Bismarck; his brother, Oscar Lovin, Phoenix, AZ; his two sisters, Corinne Morris, Tempe, AZ, and Irene Hoffman, Bismarck; and ten nieces and nephews. Ernest was preceded in death by his father in 1951; and his mother in 1990. Memorials may be given the God’s Child Project, 721 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND, 58504-5398.

Ernest Lovin

May 31, 1930 - June 29, 2009