Remembering Lee Nybo


Lee E. Nybo, retierd building services technician, facilities, died March 24, 2008, after a long illness at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. He was 68.

Nybo, the son of Roald and Caroline (Blegen) Nybo, was born Dec. 17, 1939, in Twin Lake Township near York, N.D. He graduated from Leeds High School in 1957, and attended Aaker's Business College from 1959-60.

He married Patricia "Pat" Rourke Jan. 6, 1962, in Our Savior's Lutheran Church in East Grand Forks.

Nybo worked for Western Auto Parts for over 20 years, and UND for 13 years before retiring. He enjoyed sports, both professional and local, and had a passion for UND athletics. He also loved to follow his grandchildren's interests and activities. He was a lifetime member of the East Grand Forks Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pat of Grand Forks; son, Dennis (Alison) Nybo of Bismarck, N.D.; daughter, Dawn (Robert) DeMers of Peoria, Ariz.; three grandchildren, two nephews, one niece, several cousins and a special mother-in-law, Hazel Rourke.

Nybo was perceded in death by his parents; sister, Phyllis; brothers, Meryl and Donald; and father-in-law, Howard Rourke.