Clarence Benjamin NYSTUEN

1915 - 2006  (91 years)

• Name	Clarence Benjamin NYSTUEN
  Birth	1915	Dakota County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Death	2006	Gila County, Arizona
  Notes	Clarence Benjamin Nystuen, 90, died Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Payson, Arizona. Clarence was born November 13, 1915 in Northfield, Minnesota to Eliam and Emma Nystuen. The family attended Bethel Lutheran Church, founded by his Grandfather, John T. Nystuen. He attended a neighborhood one-room schoolhouse through 8th grade and then attended Northfield High School, graduating in 1935. While still in High School, he and his older brother, Maurice, took over the family farm. Clarence was an innovative farmer, always ready to try the newest equipment and methods. Clarence married Betty Batson of Castle Rock, Minnesota on March 20, 1947. They had 3 daughters while in Minnesota. Clarence was involved in the Northfield Saddle Club, serving as President for several years. In 1959, Clarence and Betty sold the family farm, moving to Montana briefly, where their 4th daughter was born. They then settled in Casa Grande, Arizona where Clarence sold farm machinery for Bingham Equipment for the next 25 years. After retiring in 1985, Clarence and Betty moved to Payson, Arizona where Clarence spent his time collecting antiques, shopping at yard sales and visiting with friends, neighbors and out-of-town guests. He was a life-long Republican. Clarence is survived by Betty, his wife of almost 59 years; three daughters: Becky Alvizo of Casa Grande, Carol Nystuen of Tempe, and Linda Nystuen of Casa Grande; six grandchildren: Elizabeth Alvizo and Joanna Duncan of Tucson, Steve Wilson of Tempe, Sonja Wilson of Flagstaff, Bethany and Jennifer Benedict of Casa Grande; one great-grandson, Jerris Duncan of Tucson; and many favorite nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Pamela Betty Nystuen; two brothers: Elmer and Maurice Nystuen; two sisters: Mabel Arneson and Helen Miller, all of Minnesota. A memorial service is scheduled for High Noon on Saturday, February 4 at Payson United Methodist Church, 414 N Easy Street, Payson, AZ 85541. A memorial service will also be held in Northfield, Minnesota at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Payson Kids, 300 W Wade Lane, Payson, AZ 85541, or your favorite charity. Published in The Arizona Republic on Feb. 2, 2006.
  Person ID	I26669	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	9 Nov 2022

  
  

  Father	Caleb (Ellam) NYSTUEN,   b. 1865, Worth County, Iowa d. 1941, Dakota County, Minnesota (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Ingeborg Serena THOMPSON,   b. 1876
  Family ID	F18697	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Betty BATSON,   b. 16 Mar 1926, Dakota County, Minnesota d. 21 Oct 2017, Gila County, Arizona (Age 91 years)
  Children	1. Pamela Betty NYSTUEN,   b. 8 Feb 1949, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota d. 30 Nov 1952, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota (Age 3 years)
  Family ID	F18698	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	9 Nov 2022