Priscilla Whipple1

F, #1126, b. 4 February 1757
Relationship
4th great-grandmother of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Joanne's Pedigree Chart
Pedigree (compressed)
     Priscilla Whipple was born on 4 February 1757 in Connecticut.1
     She married Pliny Hayes in Connecticut say 1780.1

Child of Priscilla Whipple and Pliny Hayes

Citations

  1. [S244] George Hayes of Simsbury and Westfield, His Family and Descendants, Unknown Publisher, page 14.
  2. [S244] George Hayes of Simsbury and Westfield, His Family and Descendants, Unknown Publisher, page 15.

(?) Unknown1

F, #1127
     She married Pliny Hayes in Pennsylvania between 1790 and 1800.1

Citations

  1. [S244] George Hayes of Simsbury and Westfield, His Family and Descendants, Unknown Publisher, page 14.

Ann Clinger1

F, #1128, b. between 1782 and 1792
     Ann Clinger was born between 1782 and 1792.1
     She married Pliny Hayes in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, on 12 April 1823.1

Citations

  1. [S244] George Hayes of Simsbury and Westfield, His Family and Descendants, Unknown Publisher, page 14.

Gustav Falk1

M, #1129, b. 19 February 1884, d. after 19 February 1884
Relationship
1st cousin 1 time removed of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Gustav Falk was born on 19 February 1884 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin.1
     Gustav died after 19 February 1884 in Pulaski Township, Iowa County, Wisconsin. One of twins, he apparently died as an infant.2 He was the son of Charles Ludwig Falk and Odelia Salvienia Rike.1

Citations

  1. [S396] Heinrich Adolph Falk, Baptismal Entry, page 104, No. 53.
  2. [S396] Heinrich Adolph Falk, Baptismal Entry, page 104, No. 54.

Ava Odelia Falk1

F, #1130, b. 9 February 1910, d. 11 January 1984
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
     Ava Odelia Falk was born on 9 February 1910 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon.1 She was the daughter of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     On 21 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. She was shown as Ava L Falk, age 9, born in Oregon and attended school.2
     She married Clifford Prentice Thomson in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 16 April 1930.1
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. She was shown as Ava O. Falk, daughter, age 20, single, and born in Oregon.3 Ava became a widow at her husband's death on 4 February 1980.4,5
     Ava died on 11 January 1984 in Mexico City, Mexico, at age 73.6,1
     An obituary for Ava Odelia Thomson was published in the Times, Brownsville, Oregon in January 1984. It read:
Former Resident Ava Thompson Succumbs on January 11th. Ava Falk-Thompson, 73, of 7788 Zell Road, Custer, Wash., died Wednesday, Jan. 11, in Mexico City following a heart attach. She was born Feb. 9, 1910 to Louis and Anna Falk on the family farm between Halsey and Brownsville. She was married to Clifford P. Thompson in 1930 and the couple made their home south of Halsey for a number of years before moving to Merced, Calif. in 1943. After his retirement the Thompsons moved to Grants Pass; and then to Washington, to be near a son. Mr. Thompson passed away in 1980. Since her husband's death, Mrs. Thomson spent much of her time with a daughter and her missionary family in Mexico. Survivors include two sons: Wayne Thompson of Milwaukie, and David Thompson of LCuster; two daughters: Ms. Ruth Hughes of Fortana, Calif., and Ms. Leta tkinson of Los Reyes, LaPaz, Mexico. An older son, Prentice Thompson, preceded his parents in death. Also surviving Mrs. Thompson are three sisters, Edna (Mrs. Jud) Porter of Brownsville, Mrs. Luella Starnes of Culver, and Mrs. Betty Jean Alexander of St. David, Ariz., as well as three brothers: Louis R. Falk and Stanley Falk of Halsey and Delmer O. Falk of Sisters. Mrs. Thompson also is survived by numerous grandchildren. Services were conducted Jan. 12 in Los Reyes, with burial in Mexico. Ava Falk-Thompson was particularly noted for her original poetry for family and other occasions. She came, annually, to the Falk family reunions. She also shared her recollections of the old days in verse during the June, 1983, Kirk School reunion.6

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 311, page 8A, Dwelling 176, Family 176.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S408] Washington Death Index, online at ancestry.com,Clifford P. Thomson, Bellingham, 4 Feb 1980, certificate 004601.
  5. [S965] Clifford Thomson, 552-42-4594, SSDI.
  6. [S893] Obituary of Ava Thompson, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (Jan 1984),.

Clifford Prentice Thomson1

M, #1131, b. 21 August 1898, d. 4 February 1980
Clifford P. Thomson
1898-1980
     Clifford Prentice Thomson was born on 21 August 1898.2
     He married Ava Odelia Falk, daughter of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone, in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, on 16 April 1930.1
     Clifford died on 4 February 1980 in Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington, at age 81.3,2

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S965] Clifford Thomson, 552-42-4594, SSDI.
  3. [S408] Washington Death Index, online at ancestry.com,Clifford P. Thomson, Bellingham, 4 Feb 1980, certificate 004601.

Edna Falk1

F, #1132, b. 19 February 1912, d. 20 April 1999
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
     Edna Falk was born on 19 February 1912 in Linn County, Oregon.1 She was the daughter of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     On 21 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. She was listed as Edna Falk, age 7, born in Oregon and attended school.2
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. Her name was listed as Edna M. Falk. She was a daughter, age 18, single and born in Oregon.3
     She married Justice Arthur Porter in Brownsville, Linn County, Oregon, on 9 February 1935.1 A newspaper article was printed on 14 February 1935 in the Brownsville Times, Brownsville, Oregon naming Edna. It read: BRIDAL SHOWER--Miss Edna Falk, who became the bride of Justice Portter Saturday, was honored with a bridal shower Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nels Hedlund. Thirty-five guests were present. The afternoon was spent in a social way. Mrs. Roy Hedlund, accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Ralph G. Kleen, sang a number of songs. Miss Faulk received many nice presents. A delightful afternoon was closed with refreshments.4
     Edna and Justice appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 18 April 1940 in South Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon. He was listed as Justice A Porter, farmer, age 29, born in Oregon. She was shown as Edna M. Porter, wife, age 28. They both had completed the 8th grade. Their children, Alta age 4, Betty age 2 and Joyce age 1, were listed as living with them.5
     Edna died on 20 April 1999 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 87.6
     An obituary for Edna Porter was published in the Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 21 April 1999. It read:
Edna M. Porter Feb. 19,1912 -- April 20, 1999. BROWNSVILLE -- Edna M. Porter, 87, of Brownsville died Tuesday at Good samaritan Hospital in Corvallis. She wa born near Halsey to Louis and Anna (Drone) Falk. She married Justice Arthur "Jud" Porter Feb. 9, 1935, in Brownsville, and they were farmers. He died April 17, 1985. Mrs. Porter lived in the Brownsville-Halsey area all of her life. She enjoyed gardening and working outside and was fond of flowers. Surviving are son Terry L. Porter of Portland; daughters Betty Dorsing of Salem and Alta Herr of eugene; brothers, Louis Falk of Halsey and Delmer Falk of Sisters; sister Betty Jean Alexander of St. David, Ariz; and 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Daughter Joyce Hopla died in 1991, and two brothers and three sisters died before Mrs. Porter. A private, family graveside service will be at Overton Cemetery in Brownsville. Contributions in Mrs. Porter;s name may be made to the Brownsville EMTs, in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, Ore. 97321.6

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 311, page 8A, Dwelling 176, Family 176.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S1463] Bridal Shower for Edna Falk Porter, Brownsville Times, Brownsville, Oregon (14 Feb 1935),, page 3, column 5.
  5. [S1423] 1940, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, South Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 22-51, page 1B, household number 20.
  6. [S814] Obituary of Edna Porter, Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (21 Apr 1999),.

Charles D. Falk1

M, #1133, b. 8 November 1914, d. 19 March 1968
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
Charles D. Falk
1914-1968
     He married Audrey Koch Curtis.1
     Charles D. Falk was born on 8 November 1914 in Linn County, Oregon.1 He was the son of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     On 21 January 1920 he appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. He was enumerated as Charley Falk, age 6, born in Oregon.2
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. His listing showed Charles D. Falk, a 16 year old son, born in Oregon who was working as a farm laborer.3
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1940 in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. He was shown as Charles D. Falk, a farmer, completed 8th grade, age 26, born in Oregon.4
     Charles died on 19 March 1968 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 53. On the same day as his mother.5
     An obituary for Charles D. Falk was published in an unidentified newspaper, Oregon in March 1968. It read:
FALK, Mrs. Anna Elizabeth, 74, and son, Charles D. Falk, 54, both of Halsey, died March 19. Mrs. Falk is survived by children: Mrs. Ava Thomson, Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. Betty Jean Alexander, St. David, Ariz., Mrs. Luella Starnes, Culver, Ore., Mrs. Ardella Reese, Portland, Mrs. Edna Porter, Brownsville, Louis R. and Stanley Falk both of Halsey and Delmer Falk, Junction City, Ore. Charles is survived by his brothers and sisters. double funeral services will be held Saturday, March 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the Brownsville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Gary Knuths officiating. Interment Alford Cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of the Fisher funeral Home. 3-20,3-21,3-22.5
He was buried on 23 March 1968 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.5,6

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 311, page 8A, Dwelling 176, Family 176.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S1423] 1940, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 22-67, page 4A, Household no. 86.
  5. [S813] Obituary of Anna Drone Falk and Charles D. Falk, unknown newspaper, Linn County, Oregon (Mar 1968),.
  6. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Charles D Falk, Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Oregon, Memorial # 44136799, printout 14 Jan 2011.

Luella Mae Falk1

F, #1134, b. 12 April 1916, d. 16 July 1992
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
     Luella Mae Falk was born on 12 April 1916 in Linn County, Oregon.1 She was the daughter of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     On 21 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. She was shown as Luella Falk, age 3 7/12, born in Oregon.2
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. Her listing showed her as Luella M. Falk, daughter, age 13, born in Oregon, attending school during the year.3
     She married Aaron B Starnes in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 29 September 1934.1
     Luella died on 16 July 1992 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, at age 76.4
     An obituary for Luella Mae Starnes was published in the Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 22 July 1992. It read:
Luella Mae Starnes, of Culver, formerly of Halsey, died July 16 at the age of 76 at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend. She was born April 12, 1916 in Halsey to Louis and Elizabeth (Drone) Falk. She married Aaron B. Starnes, September 29, 1934 in Albany. The Starnes' moved to Culver from Halsey in 1947. Mrs. Starnes was a homemaker. She loved flowers and her neighbors. She enjoyed writing letters, gardening and mending clothes and especailly loved her family. Surviving are her husband, Aaron of Culver; sons Ronald N. Starnes of Terrebonne, Kenneth G. of Saskatchewan, B.C., Lyle D. of Decherd, Tenn. and Dr. Willis L. Starnes of Erving, TX; daughter Mary E. Campbell of Portland; brothers Louis and Stanley Falk of Halsey and Delmar Falk of Sisters; sisters Edna Porter of Brownsville and Betty Jean Alexander of St. David, Arizona; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held July 18 at Madras Church of Christ with Mrs. Glenn Williams of Madras and Lyle Starnes officiating. Musical selections were sung by Del and Carol Towell of Redmond. Arrnagements were handled by Bel-Air Colonial Funeral Home in Madras.4

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 311, page 8A, Dwelling 176, Family 176.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S895] Obituary of Luella Mae Starnes, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (22 July 1992),.

Ardella Falk1

F, #1135, b. 12 April 1916, d. 5 May 1981
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
     Ardella Falk was born on 12 April 1916 in Linn County, Oregon.1 She was the daughter of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     On 21 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. She was listed as Ordelle Falk, age 3 7/12, born in Oregon.2
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of her parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. Her name was listed as Ardella D. Falk. She was 13 years old, a daughter, born in Oregon, who had attended school during the year.3
     She married Eugene Reese.1
     Ardella died on 5 May 1981 in Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon, at age 65.4
     An obituary for Ardella Reese was published in the Times, Brownsville, Oregon in May 1981. It read:
Former Resident Succumbs May 5 in Newport Home. Word has been receid that Ardella Falk-Reese, 65, who was born in the Halsey area, passed away May 5 at her home in Newport, following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Lewis R. and Anna E. Falk, Mrs. Reese was born on the family farm, April 12, 1916. She grew up in the Halsey community; and, after graduating from Albany High school, move to Portland, where she reside many years. She had been a resident of Newport the past 11 years. Her business career included sales, personnel counseling and ownership of a gift shop. She aslo served as a dispatcher for the Newport Police Department for six years, working part-time during the last three years, after her retirement. At the time of her death, Mrs. Reese was writing a cookbook and an autobiography, based on her experiences growing up on the Halsey area farm, and career in Portland and Newport. At her request, she was cremated. She is survived by three children: Thomas C. Reese of Mercer Island, Wash; Mrs. Sharon Lolley of Seattle and Mrs. Judith Hayes of Oregon City. She also is survived by four sisters and three brothers: Mrs. Ava Thompson of Mexico City; Edna (Mrs. Jud) Porter of Brownsville, Ella (Mrs. Aaron) Starnes of Culver and Betty (Mrs. James) Alexander of St. David, Ariz; Louis and Stanley Falk of Halsey and Delmar Falk of Sisters. One brother, Charlie Falk, proceded her in death. She also is susvived by five grandchildren: Heather Reese of Lake Grove, Colin Reese of Mercer Island, Elizabeth and Michael Lolley of Seattle, Nicole Hayes of Oregon City. Her son, Thomas Reese, wrote of his mother's passing, also saying: "The family thanks all of her relatives and other friends for their sympathy and help; and wishes any remembrances be amde in her name i the form of contributions to the donors' favorite charities."4

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 311, page 8A, Dwelling 176, Family 176.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S894] Obituary of Ardella Reese, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (May 1981),.

Louis R. Falk1

M, #1137, b. 12 April 1926, d. 26 May 2007
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
Louis R. Falk
1926-2007
     Louis R. Falk was born on 12 April 1926 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon.1,2 He was the son of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. He was shown as Louis R. Falk, Jr., a son, age 3 4/12, born in Oregon.3
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1940 in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. He was listed as Louis R. Falk, age 14, had completed 6th grade, born in Oregon.4
     He married Ina VanLeeuwen in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon, on 3 October 1953.1 Louis became a widower at his wife's death on 2 February 1995.5,6
     Louis died on 26 May 2007 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon, at age 81.2 He was buried on 30 May 2007 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.2,7
     An obituary for Louis R. Falk was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 31 May 2007. It read:
Louis R. Falk. April 12, 1926--May 26, 2007. Louis Falk, 81, of Halsey, died Saturday afternoon at his home. He was born in Halsey, the son of Louis and Anna Elizabeth (Drone) Falk. Louis lived his entire life in Halsey, except while serving in the US Army during World War II. He was a farmer, and he enjoyed fishing. Louis was very clever with building things and fabricating. Ina Marie VanLeeuwen and Louis were married in Halsey on October 3, 1953. Mrs. Falk died on February 2, 1995. Mr. Falk was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Tangent, where he served as an Elder. He was on the Central Linn School Board; a plaque honoring his contribution in[sic] at the elemenatary building. Louis also belonged to the Oregon Ryegrass Commission and ASCS. Family members who survive include his chldren and their spouses--Karen and Maurice Short of Halsey, Aart and Sheri Falk of Shedd, Janna and Steve Moore of Halsey; brother Delmer Falk of Burns; sister Betty Jean Alexander of St. David, Arizona; five grandchildren--Sara Christianson, Mike Moore, Hanna Moore, Scuyler[sic] Short, and Stuart Short; one great-grand daughter Elizabeth Christianson. Mr. Falk was preceded in death by a daughter, Mindy Falk, in 1979; brother Stanley and Charlie Falk; and sisters -- Edna Porter, Ava Thompson, Ardella Reese and Ella Starnes. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 30 at the Grace Bible Fellowship in Tangent. Concluding graveside services were held at Alford Cemetery. Contributions to the Central Linn Memorial Scholarship may be sent to Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St, SW, Albany, OR, 97321. www.fisherfuneralhome.com.2
His grave marker inscription reads: FALK, LOUIS R. 1926 IN GOD'S CARE.8,7

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S950] Obituary of Louis R. Falk, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (31 May, 2007),.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S1423] 1940, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 22-67, page 4A, Household no. 86.
  5. [S951] Obituary of Ina Marie Falk, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (8 Feb 1995),.
  6. [S952] Obituary of Ina Marie Falk, Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon (3 Feb 1995),.
  7. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Louis R. Falk, Alford Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon, Memorial #19652601 Printout Jan 2011.
  8. [S709] Louis R. Falk, tombstone inscription.

Delmer Falk1

M, #1138, b. 13 March 1929, d. 25 May 2009
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
Delmar Falk
c1929-
     Delmer Falk was born on 13 March 1929 in Halsey area, Linn County, Oregon.1,2 He was the son of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     At Falk Lane in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, he appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. His listing showed Delmar O. Falk, son, age 1 plus, born in Oregon.3
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1940 in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. He was shown as Delmar A Falk, age 11, completed 4th grade, born in Oregon.4
     He married Audrey Hill.1
     Delmer died on 25 May 2009 in Burns, Harney County, Oregon, at age 80.2,5
     An obituary for Delmer Falk was published in the Democrat Herald [online], Albany, Oregon on 23 June 2009. It read:
Delmer O. Falk March 13, 1929--May 25, 2009. Delmer O. Falk, 80, passed away May 25 at his home near Burns with loved ones at his side. He ws born to Louis R. Sr. and Anna Drone Falk at the family home near Halsey. He attended grade school at a small county school near the family home. Afer grade school he began work on the farm and at a lumber mill in the Brownsville area until he went into the U.S. Army in the late '40s and early '50s. It was there that he got his high school education. After he returned home from the Army he drove a log truck and also went to work for Fisher Implement Company in Halsey. Finally he went to work for his brother in the Burns area for a couple of years, and then moved back to the Willamette Valley in the Junction City area to begin working in the logging industry. He worked for Pete Austin and Walt Barrows before working ofr Chester Bradley. From there, he and his wife moved to the Sisters area in 1969. In 1971 he started working for Babier Brothers in construction out of the Redmond area. He quit that job in 1963 and went to Alaska, where he spent nine years working on construction during the summer months. He worked with heavy equipment building roads on the pipeline, at mining and airports as far north as Barrow, Alaska. He retired in 1972 to his home in the Sisters area. In 2007 he moved back to Harney County, near Burns. His hobbies were putting together flyable airplane kits, building motorized toys for his great-granddaughter, Shannon, who he helped raise for 13 years, tinkering with building a wood splitter, his flatbed trailer, small farm equipment, camping, hunting and fishing with his wife of over 50 years. Delmer is survived by his wife, Audry Hill Falk, granddaughter Shannon Quillin; stepson Harold Curtis; stepgrandchildren; sister Betty Alexander of St. David, Ariz; sister-in-law Judy Falk of Halsey; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Charlie D., Louis R. Jr. and Stanley M. Falk, and four sisters, Ava Thompson, Edna Porter, Luella Starnes and Ardella Reese. At Delmer's request there will be no service. LaFollett's Chapel handled arrangements.2

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S1167] Obituary of Delmer O. Falk, Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon (May 2009),, Online at democratherald.com, printout 28 Jun 2009.
  3. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 30, Family 33.
  4. [S1423] 1940, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 22-67, page 4A, Household no. 86.
  5. [S1246] Delmer Orval Falk, 542-32-5321, SSDI.

Stanley Falk1

M, #1139, b. 25 May 1934, d. 12 November 1996
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#1)
Descendants of Ludwig Falk (#2)
     Stanley Falk was born on 25 May 1934 in Linn County, Oregon.1 He was the son of Louis Rhinehart Falk and Anna Elizabeth Drone.1
     He appeared on the 1940 U.S. census taken on 29 April 1940 in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of his parents Louis and Anna Elizabeth Falk. His listing showed Stanley M Falk, age 5, born in Oregon.2
     He married Judith V. Robins on 15 June 1954.3
     Stanley died on 12 November 1996 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 62.3 He was buried on 16 November 1996 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.3
     An obituary for Stanley Falk was published in The Times, Brownsville, Oregon on 20 November 1996. It read:
Stanley M. "Stan" Falk. May 2, 1934 - November 12, 1996. Mr. Stanley M. Falk, age 62 of Halsey, died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, Tuesday, November 12. A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 16 at Alford Cemetary, in Halsey. He was born on May 25, 1934 in Halsey, Oregon and spent his entire life living in that community. He married Judith V. Robins on June 15, 1954 and together they farmed grass seed until the time of his death. Stan and Judy shared a simple style of life, spending most of their time hunting and fishing or just plain enjoying the wonders of nature. Stan was active in the National Rifle Association and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. His three grandchildren were very special to him. Relatives who survive include his wife Judy; son Randy Falk and wife Melodi of Eugene; grandchildren Randy "Buck" Falk, Justin "Boomer" Falk and Danae "Dusty" Falk of Halsey; siblings Edna Porter of Brownsville, Delmer Falk of Sisters, Louis Falk of Halsey, and Betty Jean Alexander of Saint David, Arizona. He was preceded in death by Ava Thompson, Louella Starnes, and Ardella Reese. Memorials can be made to the charity of one's choice care of Fisher Funeral Home. Fisher Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.3

Citations

  1. [S710] Louis R. Falk-Anna E. Drone, family group sheet.
  2. [S1423] 1940, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, enumeration district 22-67, page 4A, Household no. 86.
  3. [S713] Obituary of Stanley M. "Stan" Falk, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (20 Nov 1996),.

Angelina Clark1

F, #1141, b. 16 November 1845, d. 21 November 1881
     Angelina Clark was born on 16 November 1845 in New York.2
     She married Andrew Washington Drone in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, on 1 January 1861.1,2
     In 1880 in Muscoda, Grant County, Wisconsin, Angelina and Andrew appeared on the 1880 U.S. census. He was listed as Andrew W. Drone, farmer, age 47, born in Pennsylvania. She was shown as Angelina Drone, age 36.. Their children Katharine, Thomas, John, Edward, William and Andrew were listed as living with them.3
     Angelina died on 21 November 1881 in Grant County, Wisconsin, at age 36.1,2

Children of Angelina Clark and Andrew Washington Drone

Citations

  1. [S714] Obituary of Andrew Drone, Grant County Democrat, Muscoda, Wisconsin (4 Dec 1908),.
  2. [S137] Andrew W. Drone-Emelie Caroline Falk, family group sheet, page 1.
  3. [S1287] 1880, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Grant County, Wisconsin, Muscoda Township, Enumeration District 119, Page 16D, stamped 270D,.

Anna Dora Seefeld1

F, #1142, b. 21 March 1895, d. 27 May 1933
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Anna Dora Seefeld was born on 21 March 1895 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     In Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 16 June 1900 in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was enumerated as Anna Seafeldt, age 5, born Mar 1895 in Iowa.2
     She married Lester C. Powell on 8 January 1913.1
     Anna died on 27 May 1933 in Linn County, Oregon, at age 38.1 She was buried on 29 May 1933 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.3
     An obituary for Anna Dora Powell was published in Halsey Journal, Halsey, Oregon on 1 June 1933. It read:
Mrs. Anna Powell. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Anna Powell were held in the Church of Christ Monday afternoon. She passed away early Saturday morning, after a lingering illness. She was born March 17, 1895, and was 38 years old at the time of her death. Withe the exception of some years spent in Arizona, she has spent most of her life here. Surviving her are her husband, Lester Powell, three children, Bertha May, Elise [sic] and Charles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seefeld; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Rike of Iowa; Mrs. Rosa Carey, Mrs. Esther Nelson and Miss Louise Seefeld of Halsey. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and Rev. Clifford Carey, of Los Angeles, a former minister here, and a schoolmate of Mrs. Powell, officiated. Musical numbers were by Mrs. Clifford Carey, Mrs. George Cross and Miss Gertrude Oehler. Mrs. Edith Robnett, Miss Beverly Isom, Elbert Isom and E. C. Miller, with Miss Mary G. Smith at the piano. Pall bearers were Karl Bramwell, Irwin Gardner, Geo. Dannen, Guy Layton, Ralph Bierly and Alfred Savage. In charge of the flowers were Mrs. Veda Bramwell, Mrs. Jean Mishler, Mrs. Bernice Gardner and Mrs. Nellie Isom. Interment was in the Alford cemetery.3

Children of Anna Dora Seefeld and Lester C. Powell

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S406] 1900, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Plum Creek Township, Enumeration District 143, Sheet 9B, Stamped 153, Dwelling 151, Family 151.
  3. [S801] Obituary of Anna Powell, Halsey Journal, Halsey, Oregon (1 Jun 1933),.
  4. [S802] Lester C. Powell-Anna Dora Seefeld, family group sheet.

Alice Ellen Seefeld1

F, #1143, b. 26 January 1897, d. 7 September 1985
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Alice Ellen Seefeld was born on 26 January 1897 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.1,2 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     In Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, she appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 16 June 1900 in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was shown as Alice Seafeldt, age 3, born Jan 1897 in Iowa.3
     She married Sam Jones on 11 September 1916.1
     On 19 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was shown as Alice Jones, married, no occupation, age 23, born in Iowa.4
     She married Raleigh Roosevelt Rike, son of William Rike and Amelia Otelia Schrader, in Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, on 12 July 1926.2,5,1
     Alice died on 7 September 1985 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 88.1 She was buried on 10 September 1985 in Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn County, Oregon.2
     An obituary for Alice Ellen Seefeld was published in an unidentified newspaper, Oregon in September 1985. It read:
Alice E. Rike, 88, Longtime Halsey Resident Is Called by Death. Alice Ellen Rike, who lived most of her 88 years in Oregon, Halsey, passed away early Saturday (Sept. 7) at the Mennonite Home in Albany, following a lingering illness. Final rites were conducted at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in the Fisher Funeral Home chapel at Albany. The Rev. Louis Lehman officiated; and interment followed at Willamette Memorial Park. Mrs. Rike was born Jan. 26, 1897, in Wesley, Iowa. She had lived in Oregon since she was 5-years-old, except for a period of years when she returned to Iowa. She was a lifetime nurse/homemaker. Mrs. Rike was married on July 12, 1926, at Yreka, Calif., to Raliegh R. Rike who preceded her in death in 1969. She is survived by one daughter, Doris (Mrs. Willard) Keen of Brownsville; a grandson, Gary Keen of Brownsville; and two great-grandchildren, Tim and Scott Keen, also of Brownsville. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Esther Nelson of Albany. Mrs. Rike was a longtime member of the Halsey Christian Church; and had been active in the Home Extension program. During the chapel service, Tim and Scottl sang a duet; as did Patsy (Mrs. Gary) Keen and Margaret (Mrs. Robert) Kary [sic] Mrs. Gary Keen was organist.2

Child of Alice Ellen Seefeld and Sam Jones

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S856] Obituary of Alice Rike, unknown newspaper, Linn County, Oregon (September 1985),.
  3. [S406] 1900, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Plum Creek Township, Enumeration District 143, Sheet 9B, Stamped 153, Dwelling 151, Family 151.
  4. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, Enumeration District 311, page 7B, Dwelling 159, Family 159.
  5. [S1279] Obituary of Raleigh Rike, Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (13 Oct 1969),, page 9.
  6. [S1256] Obituary of Doris E. Keen, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (23 Mar 2005),.

Carl Frederick Seefeld1

M, #1144, b. 2 March 1899, d. 15 August 1969
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Carl Frederick Seefeld was born on 2 March 1899 in Wesley, Kossuth County, Iowa.2,1 He was the son of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     In Plum Creek Township, Kossuth County, Iowa, he appeared on the 1900 U.S. census taken on 16 June 1900 in the household of his parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. He was listed as Charley Seafeldt, age 1, born Mar 1899 in Iowa.3
     He married Annie Laurie Smith on 11 September 1922.1
     Carl died on 15 August 1969 in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon, at age 70.2,1
     An obituary for Carl Frederick Seefeld was published in the Albany Democrat-Herald, Albany, Oregon on 16 August 1969. It read:
HALSEY--Carl F. Seefeld, 70, East Second Ave., died Friday at Lebanon Community Hospital of a heart condition. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home, Albany, the Rev. Roy R. Finch, Halsey United Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be at Pine Grove Cemetery. He was born March 2, 1899 in Wesley, Iowa, and came to Halsey from Iowa in 1903. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Alice Rike and Mrs. Rosa Carey, both of Halsey, Mrs. Louise Long of Harrisburg and AMrs. Esther Nelson of Albany, and several nieces and nephews.2
He was buried on 19 August 1969 in Pine Grove Cemetery, Halsey vicinity, Linn County, Oregon.2

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S1281] Obituary of Carl Seefeld, Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (16 Aug 1969),, page 2.
  3. [S406] 1900, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Kossuth County, Iowa, Plum Creek Township, Enumeration District 143, Sheet 9B, Stamped 153, Dwelling 151, Family 151.

Edna Paulina Seefeld1

F, #1145, b. 27 November 1901, d. 8 January 1902
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Edna Paulina Seefeld was born on 27 November 1901 in Sexton, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     Edna died on 8 January 1902.1

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.

Rosa Bertha Seefeld1

F, #1146, b. 27 November 1901, d. 3 January 1983
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Rosa Bertha Seefeld was born on 27 November 1901 in Sexton, Kossuth County, Iowa.1 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     On 19 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. Her listing showed Rosa Seefeld, age 18, born in Iowa.2
     She married Everett Edward Carey in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 10 March 1921.1
     Rosa died on 3 January 1983 in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, at age 81.1,3
     An obituary for Rosa Bertha Carey was published in the Times, Brownsville, Oregon in January 1983. It read:
Rosa Carey, 81 Passes Jan. 3 -- Rites Friday. Rites for Rosa Beth Carey, who lived 80 of her 81 years in the Halsey area and who passed away Monday afternoon, Jan. 3, in Salem General Hospital, Memorial Division following a prolonged illness, will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Friday) in the Halsey United Methodist Church, of which she was a longtime member. Mrs. Carey ws born Nov. 27, 1901, in Algona, Ia. She came to Oregon, when one year of age, with her parents, Henry and Paulina (Falk) Seefeld, settling near Halsey. She was married on March 10, 1921 in Albany, to Everett E. Carey, who survives. A life-long homemaker, she and her husband farmed southeast of Halsey for many years, living most of their married lives on the Carey Century Farm. In addition to her membership in the Methodist Church, Mrs. Carey had been active as a Sunday School teacher, a choir member and conference delegate. She also was a life member of the Women's Society of Christian Service (WSCS--now United Methodist Women); and a longtime member of the (former) Halsey Study Club. Active for many years in community work, she served as clerk of the former Kirk School District in the Halsey area. Officiating during Friday's services will be the Rev. Ralph Ohling, Church Pastor; assisted by Mrs. Carey's grandson, the Rev. David Wildermuth of Eugene, and grandson-in-law, the Rev. Clifford Good of Portland. Maxine (Mrs. Ralph) Ohling will be organist, while the vocalists will be Edna (Mrs. Don) Gans of Strathmore, Calif., formerly of Central Linn; and Betty (Mrs. Sam) Sawyer of Halsey. They will sing, in duet, "Precious Hiding Place" and "In the Sweet By and By". "Amazing Grace" will be a congregational song. The bearers will be: Don Crover, Willard Keen, Bob Kirk, Jim Kirk, David Smith and John Smith, all of Halsey. Interment will be at Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg. TAhe family suggests that memorials may be given in her name to: the Halsey United Methodist Church, or to the Oregon Lions Sight Foundation, Inc. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Carey is survived by two children: Margaret (Mrs. Wesley) Wildermuth of Manila, P.I; and Robert E. Carey of Halsey; as well as Five grandchildren: David Wildermuth of Eugene, Charlene (Mrs. Clifford) Good of Portland; Ronald Wildermuth of Chandler, Ariz; William Carey of Halsey and Elizabeth Carey of Albany. Also surviving are seven great-grandchidldren; adn two sisters: Mrs. Alice Rike and Mrs. Esther Nelson of Albany, as well as many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Fisher Funeral Home of Albany has charge of arrangements.4
She was buried on 7 January 1983 in Alford Cemetery, between Halsey and Harrisburg, Linn County, Oregon.3,4

Children of Rosa Bertha Seefeld and Everett Edward Carey

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, Enumeration District 311, page 7B, Dwelling 159, Family 159.
  3. [S1135] Find a Grave, online findagrave.com,Rosa Bertha Seefeld Carey, Alford Cemetery, Linn County, Oregon, memorial #40256316, printout 14 Jan 2011.
  4. [S920] Obituary of Rosa Carey, The Times, Brownsville, Oregon (Jan 1983),.
  5. [S889] Everett Edward Carey-Rosa Bertha Seefeld, family group sheet.

Walter Zenith Seefeld1

M, #1147, b. 16 January 1905, d. 22 February 1905
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Walter Zenith Seefeld was born on 16 January 1905 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.1 He was the son of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     Walter died on 22 February 1905 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.1

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.

Louise Mabel Seefeld1

F, #1148, b. 10 January 1907, d. 14 April 1978
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Louise Mabel Seefeld was born on 10 January 1907 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.1 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     On 19 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was enumerated as Louisa Seefeld, age 13, born in Oregon.2
     She married Clarence Long on 21 September 1935.1
     Louise died on 14 April 1978 in Corvallis, Benton County, Oregon, at age 71.1
     An obituary for Louise Mabel Long was published in an unidentified newspaper, Oregon in April 1978. It read:
Louise Long. Louise M. Long, 71, 1905 S. Waverly Drive, died Friday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis after an extended illness. Private family services will be held next week at Fisher Funeral Home. She was born Jan 10, 1907 at Halsey and lived for 40 years in the Harrisburg area before moving to Albany in May, 1975. She had worked as a schoolteacher. She was married to Clarence Long. He died in 1964. Survivors include three sisters, Esther Nelson of Albany and Alice Rike and Rosa Carey, both of Halsey. She was a member of the Harrisburg Christian Church.3

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, Enumeration District 311, page 7B, Dwelling 159, Family 159.
  3. [S857] Obituary of Louise Long, unknown newspaper, Linn County, Oregon (April 1978),.

Esther Elisabeth Seefeld1

F, #1149, b. 30 September 1909, d. 1 August 1991
Relationship
2nd cousin of Joanne Gayle Albertson
Charts
Descendants of Ludwig Falk
     Esther Elisabeth Seefeld was born on 30 September 1909 in Halsey, Linn County, Oregon.1,2 She was the daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk.1
     On 19 January 1920 she appeared on the 1920 U.S. census taken in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was listed as Esther Seefeld, age 10, born in Oregon.3
     She married Loren A. Nelson in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 13 June 1929.4
     At South Brownsville Halsey Road in West Brownsville Precinct, Linn County, Oregon, she appeared on the 1930 U.S. census taken on 3 May 1930 in the household of her parents Henry and Paulina Bertha Seefeld. She was enumerated as Esther E. Seefeld, age 20, born in Oregon, with no occupation.5
     Esther died on 1 August 1991 in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 81.2
     An obituary for Esther Elisabeth Nelson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon about 2 August 1991. It read:
Esther E. Nelson. Sept. 30, 1909 --Aug 1, 1991. Esther Elizabeth Nelson, 81, of Albany, died Thursday afternoon at a nursing home in Albany. She was born Sept. 30, 1909, in Halsey, the daughter of Henry Seefeld and Paulina (Falk) Seefeld. She grew up in Halsey, graduated from high school there and then attended business college in Salem. On June 13, 1929, she married Loren Nelson in Albany. After marrying, she lived in Portland for 15 years and then moved to Albany in 1948. Mrs. Nelson was a bookkeeper. She had worked in the alumni office of Oregon State College, for Herrold & Jensen farm implement company in Albany and then for Albany Magneto. She rtired in the late 1960s. Mrs. Nelson was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship Church and the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving are her husband, Loren of Albany; daughter Patricia Wallace of LaGrande; son Dan L. Nelson of Arlington, Mass; four grandchldren; and five great-grandchildren. Two brothers and five sisters died before Mrs. Nelson. Burial will be in Willamette Memorial Park. A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. Monday at Fisher Funeral Home with Pastor Don Bayne officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Multnomah School of the Bible in Portland.2

Children of Esther Elisabeth Seefeld and Loren A. Nelson

  • Patricia Louise Nelson6
  • Daniel Loren Nelson6

Citations

  1. [S721] Henry Ludulph Seefeld-Paulina Bertha Falk, family group sheet.
  2. [S722] Obituary of Esther E. Nelson, Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (About 2 Aug 1991),.
  3. [S7] 1920, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, Enumeration District 311, page 7B, Dwelling 159, Family 159.
  4. [S723] Obituary of Loran A. Nelson, Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (22 Jul 2002),.
  5. [S304] 1930, U.S. Census, Population Schedule,Linn County, Oregon, West Brownsville Precinct, ED 22-64, sheet 2A, Dwelling 29, Family 32.
  6. [S890] Loren ALbert Nelson-Esther Elisabeth Seefeld, family group sheet.

Loren A. Nelson1

M, #1150, b. 11 June 1905, d. 20 July 2002
     Loren A. Nelson was born on 11 June 1905 in Medina, North Dakota.1
     He married Esther Elisabeth Seefeld, daughter of Henry L. Seefeld and Paulina Bertha Falk, in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, on 13 June 1929.1
     Loren died on 20 July 2002 at Mennonite Home in Albany, Linn County, Oregon, at age 97.1
     An obituary for Loren A. Nelson was published in the Albany Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon on 22 July 2002. It read:
Loren A. Nelson. June 11, 1905 -- July 20, 2002. Loren A. Nelson, 97, of Albany died Ssaturday at the Mennonite Home. He was born in Medina, N.D., to Albert and Ida (Gibson) Nelson. He grew up in North Dakota, Minnesota and Oregon. He had lived in the Salem area and in Eugene, Portland, Halsey and Brownsville. He married Esther Elizabeth Seefeld on June 13, 1929, in Albany, and they settled in Albany in 1948. Mrs. Nelson died Aug. 1, 1991. Mr. Nelson delivered appliances for Sears and for 20 years worked in maintenance at Rubensteins Furniture. He had belonged to the Fist Baptist Church, the North Albany Baptist Church and Grace Bible Fellowship. He enjoyed working in his yard. Surviving are son Daniel of Arlington, Mass; daughter Pat Wallace of Albany; sister Geraldine Nelson of Great Falls, Mont; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild. A graveside service fo Mr. Nelson will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Willamette Memorial Park. Contributions in his name may be made to the Fiirst Baptist Church, in care of Fisher Funeral Home, P.O. Box 156, Albany, Ore. 97321.1

Children of Loren A. Nelson and Esther Elisabeth Seefeld

  • Patricia Louise Nelson2
  • Daniel Loren Nelson2

Citations

  1. [S723] Obituary of Loran A. Nelson, Democrat Herald, Albany, Oregon (22 Jul 2002),.
  2. [S890] Loren ALbert Nelson-Esther Elisabeth Seefeld, family group sheet.