John G. Isabell

Age 60 of Moorhead, MN died Monday, November 13, 2006 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Fargo, ND after a waging a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. John was born September 17, 1946 to John L. and Evelyn Isabell in LaFollette, TN. Growing up he lived in the Anderson County, TN area and later Dayton, OH. In 1969 John enlisted in the Army and served two tours in Vietnam. He was very proud to have served his country and earned two bronze star medals for heroism during combat. Following his discharge from active duty service, John returned to Tennessee. He then traveled the country with friends and ultimately made his home in Fargo, ND. In May, 1975 he married Dianne Nelson in Ulen, MN. Through the years John worked as an HVAC Technician for several companies including Foss Plumbing and Heating and Robert Gibb & Sons Inc. John also joined the Minnesota National Guard in 1982, where he eventually served as the "FIST" Platoon Sergeant. He enjoyed both his military and civilian careers and was very proud of his skills and accomplishments. He also enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoors especially with his family, and working on various projects in his garage. He loved flowers and doing yard work. John retired from the Minnesota Army National Guard in 2001 and was a lifetime member of the VFW.He was preceded in death by his father John L. Isabell; and son Curtis Edds. John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dianne; son Tom, Moorhead; daughter, Amanda, Germany; mother Evelyn of Clinton, TN, brothers Dale of Clinton,TN, David, James and Steve of Atlanta, GA; and sister Nancy of Knoxville, TN; and three grandchildren, Joshua Isabell of Fargo, Tyler Isabell of Moorhead, and Timara Flink of Pelican Rapids, MN.