Even Garnant
Even Reuben Garnant died January 7, 2026 in Rugby. Even was born on the way to the hospital in Bottineau on September 22, 1946. He was the youngest child of George Roemer Garnant and Erna Moen Garnant. Erna Ramona and George, Jr. were his older siblings.
Even attended Layton Twp School, then transferred to Upham Public School. Even was a kind and gentle man; a storyteller who liked to help others and make them smile. He could be a teaser!
He enjoyed the technical and engineering challenges of helping build a new family home when he was 11 or 12. He was a cowboy, sheep rancher and farmer. He rode horse a good portion of his life and always had a heart for any animal.
In 1966, he was drafted into the Army and served the 4th Armored Division in Germany achieving the rank of Spec 4. Upon discharge, Even returned to the family farm where he spent the remainder of his life.
Even served his community with 22 years (Feb 1993-Feb 2015) on McHenry County Water Resource Board, almost 20 years (since April 2006) on the Union Cemetery Board and McHenry County Farm Bureau Board of Directors. He was a member of Earl Nermoe Post #269, – American Legion, Upham Fire and Ambulance team and Ranchers Scale Association.
As years progressed, Even and his sister, Erna, cared for their aging parents. Later, Erna developed dementia and Even assisted her until she entered Edgewood Memory Care in February 2023.
Even’s parents, brother and sister preceded him in death. He is survived by twelve Moen cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. at New Hope Lutheran Church in Upham. Burial and military honors will take place in Union Cemetery in Towner in the spring.
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Published by The Minot Daily News, January 10, 2026.