Sam Fliflet was born in Hannaford on February 7, 1918, to Gustav and Clara Fliflet.  Sam served in World War II. On June 15, 1946, Sam married Sara (Babe) C. Bjor, born in Hannaford on October 31, 1923, to Nora and George Bjor, in Fargo, North Dakota.  Sam and Babe made their home in Hannaford.  Sam worked for the railroad until he was medically retired in the 1960s.  Babe worked at the mercantile and at the Stri-King Lanes Cafe.

Sam and Babe had six children: 

1.     The eldest, Mike, is married to Shirley, nee Reinhart, and they reside today in Hannaford.  Mike works for the railroad and Shirley works at the Stri-King Lanes Cafe.  They have three children, Jimmy, Bob and Jeff, who are still in school.

2.     Their second child, Steve, is married to Bev, nee Amann.  They reside in West Fargo, North Dakota.  Steve works at the Cook Sign Co.  They have two daughters, Tina and Tonya.

3.     The third child, Joe, died May 2, 1967.

4.     The fourth child, Debbie, is married to Bill Doremus.  Bill is a career Air Force man and they are currently stationed at Grissom AFB, Indiana.  They have one son, Billy, who is still in school.

5.     The fifth child, Russell, is a career Navy man.  He is currently assigned in Honolulu, Hawaii.  He has two children, Bradley and Nicole, who are still in school.

6.     The youngest child, Scott, is married to Darla, nee Orr.  They make Hannaford their home.  Scott works for the railroad.  They have two children, Brady and Sara.

Babe passed away March 13, 1979.  Sam passed away on September  13, 1982.  They left many lovely and happy memories for their five remaining children.

Source:  Hannaford Area History North Dakota Centennial 1889 - 1989 Page 113