Alec Zorn---86, Minot, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in a Minot hospital.  Alec Arthur Zorn was born on December 26, 1934, a son of Christ and Lillian (Brandt) Zorn in Bottineau, ND. He was raised and educated in the Gardena area, where he graduated from Gardena High School in 1952.    On June 24, 1961, Alec was united in marriage to Beverly Hahn in Gardena. They made their home in Minot where together they raised their three sons, continued to farm in the Gardena area while building and operating the Minot Miniature Golf Course. In 1967, they started a fireworks business that continues today. In the early 80’s, Alec’s entrepreneur spirit led him to selling the farm, and pursuing other interests, which included the development, manufacturing and distribution of Dakota Brand Pancake and Waffle Mix.  He drove school bus for Nedrose Public School for several years and was adored by many of the students.  In 1993, they started and operated A&B Tours where they travelled throughout the United States and Canada. Alec loved the travel, people, entertainment and foods.  Alec thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing with his family and his favorite dog Sam.  He was involved in the boy’s activities including basketball, baseball, football and car racing.  Later in life, he enjoyed gardening with his wife, suppling vegetables for the entire family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.  Those who shared in his life:                Wife of 60 years, Beverly; Children: Steven (Brenda) Zorn, Michael (Lisa) Zorn, Chad (Jennifer) Zorn; grandchildren: Austin (Kelsey) Zorn, Christopher Zorn, Lexie Zorn, Kelly (Fiancé Joe Klabo) Zorn, Zachary Zorn and Jacob Zorn; two great-grandchildren: Owen and Maddyn Zorn; in-laws: Stanford (June) Hahn and Carol Johnson; Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.  Alec was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and in-laws Gordon and Joan Hahn and Myron and Jean Hahn.    Visitation: Friday, May 14, 2021 from 3:00pm until 5:00 pm at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.  Funeral Service: Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot  The funeral service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkw5wBH7W_IUwKUcuLvhgOw Graveside Service:  Saturday at 12:30 pm at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot  In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Alec’s honor to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Minot