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Devils Lake

SAGEN, Joan Cheryll (I35150)

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Devils Lake

NELSON, Theoline Mathilde (Lena) (I29195)

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diabetes according to Donna

SKAUGEN, Julie Pedersen (I643)

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diabetes-related heart issues

ARCHAMBO, Marvice Rita (I6107)

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Diagnosed with ALS in January of 2010.

Surrounded by family, Patricia Ellen (Johnson) Bacon, 60, serenely passed on to a better life October 1, 2011. Patsy fought a most courageous and dignified battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease); her strength and grace were inspiring.

Patsy was born on November 6, 1950, in Ellensburg, WA, to Melvin (Swede) and Lucille (Hunt) Johnson. She was the granddaughter of long-time Kittitas Valley residents J.D. and Anna Johnson and Charles and Alice Hunt. She graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1969, and from Central Washington University in 1973, earning a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She later earned advanced credits in library science.

On March 27, 1971, Patsy married her high school sweetheart, Robert Bacon. Together, they set up residences in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Spokane, Washington but have lived the majority of their 40 years together in Vancouver, WA. To this union were born two daughters, Courtney and Cari. Patsy worked for over 25 years as a medical librarian for Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

Family, immediate and extended, was very important to Patsy as evidenced by the numerous sleep-overs by her grandkids, the many holiday traditions , family biking, fishing, tennis, trips to the beach, etc. And then there were the annual Family Olympics which she so looked forward to with her siblings, nieces and nephews. Patsy was the glue and cheerleader for her extended family and certainly the organizer for many family gatherings. She was such a wit; we will miss those gatherings filled with laughter. Patsy had a very caring, compassionate way and readily designated herself to be temporary caregiver for her parents following surgeries.

Patsy had a great zest for living, enjoying nature as much as people. She nursed fallen squirrels back to health and enjoyed watching their lives in their 'squirrel condos' placed in her yard. Patsy enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and walking her dogs. She and Bob travelled extensively throughout the Northwest and took several cruises... but it was the van trip through Norway and Sweden in search of her roots which remained dear to her. In the last few months, Patsy used her iPad extensively both for social networking and speaking purposes.

Preceding Patsy in death is her father. Survivors include her husband, Robert, her daughters Courtney (Ty) Holbrook, Portland, and Cari (Al) Waldal, Vancouver, and grandchildren: Tatum Holbrook, Haley Holbrook, Seth Waldal, and Jake Waldal. Also surviving are her mother, Lucille Johnson of Ellensburg, brother Keith (Janet) Johnson, of Poulsbo, sisters Anne Bounds, Yakima, and Laurie Johnson, Olympia, father and mother-in-law, Dick and Clara Bacon of Ellensburg, sister-in-law Midge (Ed) Church, Yakima, and brother-in-law, Greg Bacon, Wenatchee. Others surviving are aunts Elna Johnson and Della Pedersen of Ellensburg; Mary Hunt, Tacoma; and an uncle, Don Hunt of Columbiana, Alabama, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family is extremely grateful for the very caring Hospice volunteers that made Patsy's last months more comfortable.

A 'Celebration of Life' will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 1:00p.m. in the Health Connection reception room at Vancouver Memorial Hospital (3400 Main St., Vancouver, WA). Memorial donations in honor of Patsy can be made to ALS research by going online to webor.alsa.org and specifying Patsy Bacon as the memorial recipient. Donations can also be sent to ALS Association for OR/WA; 700 NE Multnomah St.; Portland, OR 97232

JOHNSON, Patricia Ellen (I9327)

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Diana says: The Rosengren family have not been such good people. Many of them have spent much time in jail. I have one of them being beheaded in 1823. Carl Johan identifies the beheaded one as Carl Fredrik Rosengren, 1778-1823.

ROSENGREN, Johan Fredrik (I12377)

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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.

D. (I31407)

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Diane Boldrey-Read, 63, of Traverse City died Monday, January 14, 2013 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

Diane was born on Wednesday, August 03, 1949 to William and Geraldine(Ross) Boldrey. On Sunday, June 24, 1984, she married Robert W. Read in Leelanau County.

For 35 years, Diane had been a speech therapist for the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District. Working primarily with handicapped students, she touched many lives in that time and enjoyed her work tremendously. Diane had been a certtified scuba instructor, was a voracious reader and enjoyed playing cards and board games. She was also a very gifted and talented Calligropher. Diane had attended Central United Methodist Church.

Diane is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Read, children, Chad W. Read of Traverse City, Robert Scott (Melody) Read of Harrison Township, Leslie Read of Yellow Springs, OH; her grandchildren, Brittany Trombino, Max and Jennifer Read; her mother Geraldine Boldrey of Traverse City and sister Christine Weber of Traverse City. Diane was preceded in death by her father.

BOLDREY, Diane (I27453)

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Diane calls her Mary Magnuson from Småland in Sweden. She was Mary S. in the 1910 census, at which time she had had four children, three still living.

NORDSTROM, Mary (I9398)

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Diane Elise Staeffler passed away in the comfort of her own home surrounded with love after a two-year battle with cancer on May 29th, 2023.

A funeral service will be 11:00am Monday June 5th at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City, with Rev. David Piper officiating.

Diane was born on July 3, 1956, to Dewey and Doris Dooyema in Luverne, MN. She graduated from Edgerton High School in 1974. On August 17, 1974, she married her high school sweetheart Dan Staeffler in Kenneth, MN. Following marriage they lived in Farmington, NM for 3 years before moving closer to family in Sioux Falls, SD where they had two children; Dustin and Danielle. Dan and Diane moved to Rapid City in 1985 where they have lived since.

Diane was always joyful, positive and fun to be around. She had a gift for organization and enjoyed being involved in Zonta, Beta Sigma Phi, HOG, Chamber Diplomats, Leadership Rapid City, Motor Maids and other numerous activities. She was always on the go- visiting friends and family, shopping (with a special emphasis on shoes), motorcycle trips, Windjammer cruises, RZR rides and camping. Diane was a positive light with her bright eyes and beautiful smile. Family was so important to her; she was active in her children's activities and in their lives as they grew up. Her grandchildren were such a source of joy for her and she adored each one.

Diane was diagnosed with cancer two years ago on May 1st. In her battle, she wanted to do everything she could to be here as long as she could. In her “Mighty Mouse” way, she fought until the end with her attitude, optimism and beauty in full force.

Diane will be lovingly remembered by her husband Dan of 48 years; her two children; and four grandchildren. Her son Dustin (Brook) Staeffler, Bree (15); Her daughter Danielle (Zack) Gimpel, Piper (14) Cash (11) Oliver (8); Her brother Doug Dooyema and her sister Denise Padilla. She will also be missed by brothers and sisters-in-law, extended family, her sorority sisters that are like family and so many friends and community members.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dewey and Doris Dooyema, and brother David, and her father and mother-in-law LeRoy and Vangie Staeffler.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking you to donate to Zonta Foundation for Women or WAVI (Working Against Violence Inc

DOOYEMA, Diane Elise (I2967)