Arvin giving Sam & Cindy a tour of Deere in Moline.
Arvin giving Sam & Cindy a tour of Deere in Moline.
Sam always liked John Deere tractors, especially the big ones (1992).
Sam always liked John Deere tractors, especially the big ones (1992).
A new retirement tradition - the cutting of Arvin's work tie - by Sam & Cindy - at home in Coal Valley, IL (1992).
A new retirement tradition - the cutting of Arvin's work tie - by Sam & Cindy - at home in Coal Valley, IL (1992).
Arvin teaching grandson, Sam Lukas, how to toast while saying "SKOL!" (1992)
Arvin teaching grandson, Sam Lukas, how to toast while saying "SKOL!" (1992)
Cheers! (1992). P.S. Arvin did these kinds of things with all his grandchildren. I'm just pulling from my own photo pile, so Sam appears more often. Consider this representative. - Cindy
Cheers! (1992). P.S. Arvin did these kinds of things with all his grandchildren. I'm just pulling from my own photo pile, so Sam appears more often. Consider this representative. - Cindy
Arvin playing with grandson, Sam, on the pool table in his basement in Coal Valley, IL.
Arvin playing with grandson, Sam, on the pool table in his basement in Coal Valley, IL.
Arvin tickling Sam on his pool table (1992). They both had fun.
Arvin tickling Sam on his pool table (1992). They both had fun.
Still on the pool table...
Still on the pool table...
Brent & Michele (1993). Sam & Brent have matching smirks.
Brent & Michele (1993). Sam & Brent have matching smirks.
Allan Hagen driving son, Erik, and nephew, Sam, at Arvin & Bev's lake home (1993).
Allan Hagen driving son, Erik, and nephew, Sam, at Arvin & Bev's lake home (1993).
Bev & Arvin, 1993, on their 40th wedding anniversary, in their Fargo townhome.
Bev & Arvin, 1993, on their 40th wedding anniversary, in their Fargo townhome.
An expressive Arvin Hagen, with body language we didn't get to see very often.
An expressive Arvin Hagen, with body language we didn't get to see very often.
Arvin & Bev Hagen family (1993). Ready for the professional portrait.
Arvin & Bev Hagen family (1993). Ready for the professional portrait.
Entire family...so far. Notice the theme? This was an executive decision Bev & Cindy made while swinging at the lake.
Entire family...so far. Notice the theme? This was an executive decision Bev & Cindy made while swinging at the lake.
Arvin working at his 40th wedding anniversary celebration.
Arvin working at his 40th wedding anniversary celebration.
Just missing two cousins - Allan & Cindy. Back: Brent Hagen & Chad Christianson. Front: Sheila, Brad & Deb Hagen; Sara & Kim Christianson.
Just missing two cousins - Allan & Cindy. Back: Brent Hagen & Chad Christianson. Front: Sheila, Brad & Deb Hagen; Sara & Kim Christianson.
Matthew, Paris & Sam. Cousins Sheila, Debbie & Cindy's kids.
Matthew, Paris & Sam. Cousins Sheila, Debbie & Cindy's kids.
Doing dishes in the lake home after the anniversary celebration.
Doing dishes in the lake home after the anniversary celebration.
Grandpa teaching Sam how to throw a snowball (1993).
Grandpa teaching Sam how to throw a snowball (1993).
Darrel & Sam interacting with snow at the Fargo townhome (1993).
Darrel & Sam interacting with snow at the Fargo townhome (1993).
Sort of sleeping with Grandpa.
Sort of sleeping with Grandpa.
Celebrating with grandpa (1993).
Celebrating with grandpa (1993).
Christmas at Arvin & Bev's townhouse. They both liked beautiful things and their home was always beautifully decorated for Christmas. Bev painted all these Santas from different countries.
Christmas at Arvin & Bev's townhouse. They both liked beautiful things and their home was always beautifully decorated for Christmas. Bev painted all these Santas from different countries.
More Christmas finery at Arvin & Bev's Fargo townhouse. Also, the wall of ancestors.
More Christmas finery at Arvin & Bev's Fargo townhouse. Also, the wall of ancestors.
Bev always wraps Christmas presents beautifully. This year, she used wide blue ribbon. Cindy's husband, Darrel, put one on his head and started a trend (1993).
Bev always wraps Christmas presents beautifully. This year, she used wide blue ribbon. Cindy's husband, Darrel, put one on his head and started a trend (1993).
Audra
Audra
and Erik.
and Erik.
Dyeing Easter eggs at the lake home - Erik, Audra, daughter-in-law, Marla; and Sam Lukas.
Dyeing Easter eggs at the lake home - Erik, Audra, daughter-in-law, Marla; and Sam Lukas.
Best Grandpa (1994)
Best Grandpa (1994)
Sam Lukas' first fish with proud grandpa, Arvin (Sam didn't want to TOUCH it :)
Sam Lukas' first fish with proud grandpa, Arvin (Sam didn't want to TOUCH it :)
Close-up of grandpa Arvin (1994), wearing his Our Own Hardware cap from sister-in-law, Myrna Lundby, and her husband, Dick, in Grenora, ND.
Close-up of grandpa Arvin (1994), wearing his Our Own Hardware cap from sister-in-law, Myrna Lundby, and her husband, Dick, in Grenora, ND.
Arvin & Bev swinging with Sam at the lake (1994).
Arvin & Bev swinging with Sam at the lake (1994).
Arvin wrestling with grandson, Sam Lukas.
Arvin wrestling with grandson, Sam Lukas.
Sam, looking to mom, Cindy, for support after the front door was opened by a stranger (grandma Bev in costume) while trick-or-treating at Arvin & Bev's home in Coal Valley, IL.
Sam, looking to mom, Cindy, for support after the front door was opened by a stranger (grandma Bev in costume) while trick-or-treating at Arvin & Bev's home in Coal Valley, IL.
Sam Lukas, with Grandma Bev while wearing Grandpa Arvin's shoes.
Sam Lukas, with Grandma Bev while wearing Grandpa Arvin's shoes.
Arvin playing with grandson, Sam Lukas, at daughter Cindy's house in St. Paul.
Arvin playing with grandson, Sam Lukas, at daughter Cindy's house in St. Paul.
Great photo of Arvin smiling.
Great photo of Arvin smiling.
Surprised Arvin in the basement of his townhome.
Surprised Arvin in the basement of his townhome.
Arvin's youngest brother, Chuck, wife Charlene and their grandchildren - Rio Baca, Matthew Hagen & Paris Baca.
Arvin's youngest brother, Chuck, wife Charlene and their grandchildren - Rio Baca, Matthew Hagen & Paris Baca.
Harvesting a bumper crop of grapes at daughter Cindy's house: Arvin & Bev; Brent and his wife, Michele; Sam and son-in-law, Darrel Lukas. (Cindy's taking the photo)
Harvesting a bumper crop of grapes at daughter Cindy's house: Arvin & Bev; Brent and his wife, Michele; Sam and son-in-law, Darrel Lukas. (Cindy's taking the photo)
Bev having fun after harvesting grapes at Cindy & Darrel's house.
Bev having fun after harvesting grapes at Cindy & Darrel's house.
Arvin & Bev, 1994, Arizona.
Arvin & Bev, 1994, Arizona.
Darrel & Bev on "John Deere Road" at the lake (1995).
Darrel & Bev on "John Deere Road" at the lake (1995).
Arvin & Bev, 1995, Fargo Symphony Ball.
Arvin & Bev, 1995, Fargo Symphony Ball.
Sam's approach to using the bucket of water Grandma Bev set out to avoid sand being brought into the house.
Sam's approach to using the bucket of water Grandma Bev set out to avoid sand being brought into the house.
Alden napping. He looks a lot like Arvin in this position, although Arvin preferred to nap on the floor.
Alden napping. He looks a lot like Arvin in this position, although Arvin preferred to nap on the floor.
Christmas 1996 in the Jewish Funeral Home the Lukas family lived in as caretakers. This was their apartment.
Christmas 1996 in the Jewish Funeral Home the Lukas family lived in as caretakers. This was their apartment.
Resting together at the lake.
Resting together at the lake.
Alden was Teacher of the Year at Williston Senior High School!
Alden was Teacher of the Year at Williston Senior High School!
Arvin's cousin, Gil Hagen, and his wife, Joyce's, 50th wedding anniversary with their family. If there was a family event, Arvin made his best effort to be there.
Arvin's cousin, Gil Hagen, and his wife, Joyce's, 50th wedding anniversary with their family. If there was a family event, Arvin made his best effort to be there.
Sam and cousin Emily (1998) at the lake. Emily is Brent & Michele's first daughter.
Sam and cousin Emily (1998) at the lake. Emily is Brent & Michele's first daughter.
Emily does not appear to be amused...
Emily does not appear to be amused...
Three generations: Emily, Michele & Arvin (1998).
Three generations: Emily, Michele & Arvin (1998).
Michele, Brent & first daughter, Emily, Christmas 1998.
Michele, Brent & first daughter, Emily, Christmas 1998.
Having a good time. Arvin, Chuck & Charlene (1998).
Having a good time. Arvin, Chuck & Charlene (1998).
According to Hazel Hagen's note: "Hagen boys at Carl's funeral, 1999." Jerry, Charles, Gil and Arvin Hagen, for beloved uncle Carl Perry.
According to Hazel Hagen's note: "Hagen boys at Carl's funeral, 1999." Jerry, Charles, Gil and Arvin Hagen, for beloved uncle Carl Perry.
Emily, Michele & Brent Hagen, Christmas 1999.
Emily, Michele & Brent Hagen, Christmas 1999.
Brent & Michele's twins - Cassie & Amanda - incubating. They were born a bit early.
Brent & Michele's twins - Cassie & Amanda - incubating. They were born a bit early.
Arvin & Bev's grandchildren at their Fargo townhome: Emily, twins Amanda and Cassie, and older cousin, Sam (2000).
Arvin & Bev's grandchildren at their Fargo townhome: Emily, twins Amanda and Cassie, and older cousin, Sam (2000).
Brent & Michele's three daughters: Amanda, Cassandra "Cassie" and big sister, Emily.
Brent & Michele's three daughters: Amanda, Cassandra "Cassie" and big sister, Emily.
Cousins (1993)
Cousins (1993)
Brent & Michele Hagen with daughters Amanda, Emily and Cassie.
Brent & Michele Hagen with daughters Amanda, Emily and Cassie.
Sam Lukas, golfing with his Grandpa Arvin in 2001.
Sam Lukas, golfing with his Grandpa Arvin in 2001.
Another photo of Sam golfing with his Grandpa (2001).
Another photo of Sam golfing with his Grandpa (2001).
Bev & Arvin, 2001, northwestern ND.
Bev & Arvin, 2001, northwestern ND.
Hagen first cousins: (back row) brothers Alden, Arvin & Charles (Chuck) Hagen (front row) Pat Warren, Joanne Billings, Sharon Sweitzer, Gil Hagen, Jerry Hagen
Hagen first cousins: (back row) brothers Alden, Arvin & Charles (Chuck) Hagen (front row) Pat Warren, Joanne Billings, Sharon Sweitzer, Gil Hagen, Jerry Hagen
Siblings Arvin, Alden, Charles (Chuck) & Karen, with their mother, Hazel.
Siblings Arvin, Alden, Charles (Chuck) & Karen, with their mother, Hazel.
Surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for Chuck and Charlene (May 20, 2001).
Surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for Chuck and Charlene (May 20, 2001).
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's grandchildren. Back: Brad, Allan, Chad & Brent. Front: Sheila, Kim, Grandma Hagen, Cindy & Debbie.
Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen's grandchildren. Back: Brad, Allan, Chad & Brent. Front: Sheila, Kim, Grandma Hagen, Cindy & Debbie.
Karaoke at the 40th wedding anniversary: Bev, Alden, Cindy & Arvin.
Karaoke at the 40th wedding anniversary: Bev, Alden, Cindy & Arvin.
Double cousins in 2003. Back: Chuck, Arvin, Jerry & Alden. Front: Pat, Karen, Joanne, Sharon. Their fathers were brothers and mothers were sisters.
Double cousins in 2003. Back: Chuck, Arvin, Jerry & Alden. Front: Pat, Karen, Joanne, Sharon. Their fathers were brothers and mothers were sisters.
Arvin's mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, with whom he was very close.
Arvin's mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, with whom he was very close.
Arvin in the hospital with Bev re: cancer surgery in April 2003.
Arvin in the hospital with Bev re: cancer surgery in April 2003.
Three brothers in 2003 at their mother's funeral: Alden, Chuck & Arvin.
Three brothers in 2003 at their mother's funeral: Alden, Chuck & Arvin.
Brad, Brent, Marla & Allan Hagen.
Brad, Brent, Marla & Allan Hagen.
After his beloved mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, died in March 2003, Arvin began telling others he loved them much more often, particularly at the end of phone conversations. Arvin said he didn't want to miss any more opportunities.
After his beloved mother, Hazel (Drinkwine) Hagen, died in March 2003, Arvin began telling others he loved them much more often, particularly at the end of phone conversations. Arvin said he didn't want to miss any more opportunities.
Lukas family 2004 - Darrel, Sam & Cindy.
Lukas family 2004 - Darrel, Sam & Cindy.
Bev & Arvin on a cruise.
Bev & Arvin on a cruise.
Alden & Chuck at the new military memorial in Grenora, ND (2006).
Alden & Chuck at the new military memorial in Grenora, ND (2006).
All four Hagen siblings are there: Alden, Karen, Arvin and Chuck.
All four Hagen siblings are there: Alden, Karen, Arvin and Chuck.
Alden & Chuck pointing to their name plaques.
Alden & Chuck pointing to their name plaques.
Arvin reading to son Brent Hagen's daughters at his Fargo townhome: Cassie, Amanda & Emily (April 2003).
Arvin reading to son Brent Hagen's daughters at his Fargo townhome: Cassie, Amanda & Emily (April 2003).
Bev & Arvin, 2003, 50th wedding anniversary in their lake home. Bev didn't want a big celebration because of the cancer treatment that sapped her energy, so we had a smaller family gathering.
Bev & Arvin, 2003, 50th wedding anniversary in their lake home. Bev didn't want a big celebration because of the cancer treatment that sapped her energy, so we had a smaller family gathering.
Arvin & Bev in Kalispell, MT.
Arvin & Bev in Kalispell, MT.
Bev & Arvin, 2004, at Sigma Nu formal in Fargo, ND. They danced well together.
Bev & Arvin, 2004, at Sigma Nu formal in Fargo, ND. They danced well together.
Bev & Arvin, 2005, on Maui vacation.
Bev & Arvin, 2005, on Maui vacation.
Bev & Arvin at son Allan's & Marla's new home in Kuna, Idaho.
Bev & Arvin at son Allan's & Marla's new home in Kuna, Idaho.
Arvin spent many happy hours providing service as a member of Cormorant Lions Club.
Arvin spent many happy hours providing service as a member of Cormorant Lions Club.
Bev & Arvin, 2006, at a Lion's Club convention.
Bev & Arvin, 2006, at a Lion's Club convention.
Arvin & Chuck relaxing in a pool (2006). Obviously having a good time, especially Chuck.
Arvin & Chuck relaxing in a pool (2006). Obviously having a good time, especially Chuck.
Proud grandpa Arvin, fishing with granddaughter Emily at his lake home.
Proud grandpa Arvin, fishing with granddaughter Emily at his lake home.
Tanned Arvin at lake home with posing granddaughter, Cassandra Hagen.
Tanned Arvin at lake home with posing granddaughter, Cassandra Hagen.
Christmas at Brent & Michelle's house in 2005. Cindy & Marla.
Christmas at Brent & Michelle's house in 2005. Cindy & Marla.
Proud grandpa, Arvin, with his six grandchildren (back row) siblings Audra & Erik Hagen and Sam Lukas (front row) siblings Cassandra, Emily & Amanda Hagen. (Erik and Sam didn't particularly want their pictures taken.)
Proud grandpa, Arvin, with his six grandchildren (back row) siblings Audra & Erik Hagen and Sam Lukas (front row) siblings Cassandra, Emily & Amanda Hagen. (Erik and Sam didn't particularly want their pictures taken.)
Arvin with his grandchildren: Erik Hagen; Samuel Lukas (still not keen about having their photos taken); and Cassandra, Audra, Amanda & Emily Hagen.
Arvin with his grandchildren: Erik Hagen; Samuel Lukas (still not keen about having their photos taken); and Cassandra, Audra, Amanda & Emily Hagen.
One of Sam's high school graduation photos. It shows his ability to make the Hagen arched eyebrow (2007).
One of Sam's high school graduation photos. It shows his ability to make the Hagen arched eyebrow (2007).
Bev & Arvin at Brent & Michele's dining room table with the ever-present camera.
Bev & Arvin at Brent & Michele's dining room table with the ever-present camera.
Arvin loved to dance! Here he is with granddaughters Amanda and Emily at son Brent's house.
Arvin loved to dance! Here he is with granddaughters Amanda and Emily at son Brent's house.