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dwfrench1’s French Family Tree

Margaret Annette Olson Richards December 6, 1920- October 6, 2003

Margaret met her Lord October 6, 2003. Her family was with her continually until her untimely passing.

Born December 6, 1920, at the family home in Fife, Washington, to Norwegian immigrants, Martin Olson and Marie Ellestad, she weighed just 3½ pounds. Margaret graduated from Fife High School, attended secretarial college in downtown Tacoma, worked briefly for Weisfield’s Jewelers, and then joined Puget Sound Plywood Co-op, which was co-founded by her father. Margaret also purchased and remodeled homes turning them into apartments.

It was at Puget Sound Plywood that Margaret met a handsome, smooth talking salesman, Edmond Paul Richards, who worked for Pacific Banknote Company. It wasn’t long before they married and he joined the family photographic business on Pacific Avenue, Richards Portrait and Commercial Photography Studio. Along with real estate her other interests included ceramics. Soon after the birth of their children, Nancy and Ed Jr., it was no longer a hobby but took over the basement, garage and their residence on North Prospect. Her ceramic business grew rapidly and Margaret moved the business to 208 St. Helens Avenue. She poured and sold greenware, taught classes, made and labeled her own glazes. Richards’ Ceramics became the largest ceramic shop in the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s. She continued to operate it until 1968.

Following the death of her husband Ed in 1984, it was decided to close the family photographic business. Margaret donated nearly one million photographs and negatives to the Tacoma Public Library. This donation represented the entire inventory of Richards Studio; Tacoma’s longest running photography business. Because of the historical significance of this collection, the library dedicated a full time staff to cataloging and maintaining these historic records. Every day a different picture from the Richards Studio Collection can be found on page B2 of the News Tribune in the “Puget Sound Photo Album.”

Over the years Margaret was involved in numerous civic activities including AquaBelles, Senior Scene, PLU’s Troll House, Norwegian Drill Team, and she was a member of the Daughters of Norway for over 60 years. She also helped in her son’s business. She loved to baby-sit her great grandchildren and they loved it too. A favorite pastime was eating out with her many friends, classmates and club members some of which were childhood friends, which still live in Fife.

Margaret was preceded in death by her mother and father, Marie Ellestad Olson and Martin Olson, brother, Gene Olson, and husband of forty years, Edmond Paul Richards, Sr. She is survived by her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Bob Walter, son Edmond Jr., daughter-in-law Jane Richards, grandchildren, Edmond Paul Richards III, Jaime Richards, Tim Walter (wife Lonnie), Curt Albrecht (wife Mahshid), Tami Walter Kamalu, (husband Hiram), and four great grandchildren, Megan, Rachel, and Erin Walter and Caleb Kamalu plus many other relatives.

Margaret was a dear friend to many, had a great sense of humor, was incredibly generous and had a beautiful way with words. She will be sorely misssed. Ya sure ya betcha!

OLSON, Margaret Annette (I37295)

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dwfrench1’s French Family Tree has her as the Barbro born in Vang on 28 Sep 1847 (bapt. 12 Dec) to the unmarried couple Tollev Andersen Røvang and Magrethe Johannesdatter Holien. Her baptismal sponsors were Halvor Arnesen Helle, Randi Johannesdatter Holien, Thora Andersdatter Helle, Marith Andersdatter Røvang, and Randi Qval.

In the 1900 census, she has had 6 children, 5 still living. She came to the U.S. in 1862. She and her husband have been married for 33 years.

Jill Amble calls her Barbro Tollevsdatter Ellestad. So does sommerfam.

Barbro Tollevsdatter (I26952)

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dwfrench1’s French Family Tree has no information on Andrew’s parents.

Or Breckey.

In the 1895 state census, he is probably the Anders Brekke, age 24 living with his apparent wife, Malla, age 20, and their 10 month old son Benny in Wang Twp, Renville County, Minnesota.

BREKKE, Anders A (I34667)

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DWI in September of 1961.

He died while hunting in the Sweetgrass hills. He was in the ready-mix concrete business.

His death certificate, based on an autopsy, said that he died “on Lloyd Oswood campground” of “acute alcoholic intoxication due to excess alcohol consumption.” He had been a construction foreman for Shelby Sand & Gravel.

ORVIS, Earl (Bud) Eugene (I29531)

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Dwight Franklin Brown was born the second son of Harold and Ruby Jean Anderson Brown May 24, 1944, at Portland Adventist Hospital in Portland. He died Jan. 25, 2007, at St. Vincent Medical Center from complications after suffering several strokes.

Dwight grew up in Portland. After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy, where he served in Vietnam. Upon returning to the U.S., he worked for several companies in the Portland area.

In 1966, he met Dot, Jimmie and Jari. He and Dot were married in Vancouver, Wash., July 6, 1968. In 1974, Curtis Dwight Brown was born on Dwight's birthday and in the same hospital.

In 1975, the family moved to Arizona, seeking a warmer climate. Five years later, Curtis met with a fatal accident involving a semi-truck.

In 1989, Dwight and Dot relocated to LaGrande so Dot could finish the last two years of her degree. A year later, in order to provide care for Dwight's disabled mother, they moved to Tillamook. Dwight was a caregiver for his mother until he was hospitalized Jan. 17. She died Jan. 20 in a care facility.

He helped out with Community Services and was in constant contact with Senior Services for his mother's care.
Dwight's hobbies were hiking, biking, basketball and bowling.

Dwight and Dot were members of the Tillamook Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Dwight was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gary Brown; and his son, Curtis Dwight Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Dot; son, Jimmy; daughter, Jari; daughter-in-law, Adria Brown; grandsons, Mikel Hardy, Parker Brown, Corbin Brown; his niece, Debbie Cox and her husband Adam; nephew, Darren Brown and their children; dozens of members of his Minnesota family and many friends.

BROWN, Dwight Franklin (I29120)

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Dwight Jerome Dahl, age 59, of West Fargo, ND, passed away on August 2, 2014 unexpectedly but peacefully at his home.

Dwight was born in Cooperstown, ND on March 16, 1955. He was a volunteer firefighter in Cooperstown. Dwight worked as a welder for Trail King Industries for 26 years. He enjoyed building street rods and drag racing in his earlier days. Dwight was an avid NASCAR/Tony Stewart and Pittsburg Steelers fan.

Dwight was married to Debra on September 18, 1998. Dwight is lovingly remembered by his wife Debra, his Son Brandon (wife Andrea), his stepchildren, Libbi Koeppe, Bree Langemo, Chad Hesby, Rob Hesby and Tami Braaten; 1 grandson, 5 step-grandchildren, and 2 step-great-grandchildren; his father, Doug, his brother, Doug, his sisters, Jackie Sherlock and Jennifer Weeks; and nephew and nieces.

Dwight is preceded in death by his daughter, Nevada, his mother, June, and his sister, Janelle.

He was loved by everyone and will be missed.

DAHL, Dwight Jerome (I41289)

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STRAND, Ole Olson (I7734)

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E2-477A, Knut L Gaasedalen and Josephine M Sorum

Family: Knut GAASEDELEN / Marie Josephine (Jossie) SORUM (F8384)

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Eagan

MORGAN, Joan Beverly (I6380)

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Eagle Scout.

He graduated from South High School in Fargo, North Dakota, in 1970.

Janet’s obit said that he was her husband and that he had preceded her in death.

He married Susan M Chuinard on 30 Dec 1988 in Hennepin County. He divorced her on 28 Mar 1990 in Anoka County.

He divorced Katrina K A Reed in September of 1993 in Beltrami County.

His obit in the Omaha World-Herald says that he was married to Janet for 16 years and lists Marissa and Ben as his children.

REED, Philip Don (I19112)