Ingri Gulliksdatter EGGE

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 1819, Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

Buried as Ingri G. Egge, wife of K. Thompson.

Her obituary:

Ingri Thompson, a young wife and mother died at her home in Eureka. Funeral services were held and her remains were laid to rest in the Norwegian Christiania Lutheran Church cemetery. Ingri, her husband Knute and their daughter Betsy came to this country in 1854 from Valders, Norway. They first settled in Wisconsin and two years later, in 1856 they came to Eureka township where they pre-empted a homestead near the Twin churches. Knute, Ingri and Betsy were three of the original members of the Christiania Lutheran Church. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and ten year old child.

Baptism:
24 Aug and 26 Sep

Ingri married Knudt Tomason ELLESTAD on 17 Oct 1852 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway. Knudt (son of Tomas Knudson TØRSTAD and Berit Johannesdatter ELLESTAD) was born on 4 May 1822 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 11 Feb 1896 in Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in 1896 in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Aug 1852, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

“tree fell on him”

Buried as Thomas K. Thompson.

He is not mentioned in the obituaries of either of his parents even though he was 11 years old when his mother died and was clearly her son according to the Vestre Slidre birth records.

The church book record for his birth indicates that he was the 2nd instance of leiermaal for both parents.

Baptism:
he was given a private baptism at home on April 18th by his aunt Berit Thomasdatter Ellestad

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1938-MN-003493
• Baptism: 6 Nov 1853, Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

Notes:

The Ole Forstrom (shown as Fostrom) family were farming in Eureka Township at the time (June 5th) of the 1880 census. The family consisted of Ole, 39, Betsey, 26, Thomas, 6, and Eda, 3. Also apparently living with them was Thomas Thompson, 21, shown as “cousin.”

By the 1900 census, Betsy is a widow and still living in Eureka Township not far from Peter Thompson. She is 46 (born Oct 1853 in Norway) and came to the U.S. in 1855. Living with her is her sons Olai B., 16 (born Feb 1884) and Arthur J., 9 (born Nov 1890). Arthur is still in school but Olai is shown as a farm laborer. Betsy is shown as having borne 7 children, 5 still living. Also living with her, although also shown as “head,” is her son Thomas, 25 (born June 1874), and Thomas’s wife Tina, 24 (born May 1876). Thomas and Tina have been married for 5 years and have two children (Tina has had a third one who is now dead): Norris O., 3 (born Dec 1896), and Clarence T., 1 (born April 1899).

She is listed in “The Valdris Book”, a history of the Valdris Samband published in 1920 (available on Google Books), as Mrs. Betsey Fostrom of Farmington. She was a member of the Samband between 1910 and 1916. In her entry she is erroneously listed as the daughter of Peter Thompson.

In the 1920 census, she is shown to have come to this country in 1855 and was naturalized as a citizen in 1857.

An obituary:

In the death of Mrs B. E. Forstrom, Dakota county pioneer for 82 years and highly respected woman of Lakeville, the community loses a beloved character, known and admired by everyone. To her friends she was Grandma Forstrom. News of her demise came rather suddenly Tuesday morning, September 27, 1938 at the home ofher son Arthur, where she has made her home. She was able to be out-of doors on Saturday for a walk. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock at the Arthur Forstrom residence and 2:00 o'clock at the Lutheran Free Church in Eureka. Burial will be beside her husband in the adjoining cemetery. Three ministers will have charge of the service, Rev J. R. Langsjoen, the pastor; Rev B. L. Sundal, former pastor; and Rev A. H. Gjevre, pastor of St. John's at Lakeville. Mrs. Sundal will sing several favorite requests of the deceased. Pallbearers will be Milford Halling, Rudolph Ruh, Sherman Torbinson, Oscar Shirley, Sylvester Steen and Carlton Leine. Betsy Thompson was born in Valders, Norway, October 14th, 1853. At the age of one and a half, she imigrated to the United States with her parents, arriving at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, from where they moved to Nerstrand, Minnesota, after a short period in Wisconsin. In the early spring of 1857, the family pre-empted a homestead near the Twin churches in Eureka township, where she lived until her marriage to Ole Forstrom, at which time they purchased the farm where Eureka Center is now located. There a family of seven children were born, two of whom died in infancy and a daughter, Ida (Mrs Ed Ruh) preceded her mother in 1905. Mr Forstrom, the husband, is also deceased. Those surviving to mourn the loss of a loving mother are Thomas of Montana, Edward, Robert and Arthur of Lakeville; also nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Mrs Forstrom will not only be missed by her family but a host of friends in Lakeville, Eureka and the surrounding territory will feel the loss of a kind friend and helpful neighbor. She had an unusual personality that won for herself friends wherever she went and this warm friendly spirit will live on through the years. 10-14-1853/09-27-1938 COMPILED BY JANE GILBERTSON NELSON

Jane Gilbertson Nelson also compiled the puzzling obit for “little Ole Forstrom” as well as this one for which there is no confirmation in either the birth or the death records of the MHS or of the cemetery record for Highview in the Dalby database:

HIGHVIEW CHRISTIANIA LUTH. CHURCH & CEMETERY, EUREKA TWSP. DAKOTA COUNTY, MN. COMPILED BY JANE GILBERTSON NELSON. Name: Gladys Caroline Forstrom Birth: July 19, 1926 Death: August 2, 1926 Father: Ole E. Forstrom Mother: Betsy Forstrom Little Gladys lived 15 days and is buried in the Christiania Lutheran Free Church cemetery, Eureka township. 07-19-1926/08-02-1926

{Clearly this could not have been a child of 72 year-old Betsy.}

Family/Spouse: Ole Endresen FORSTROM (FYSTRO). Ole (son of Endre Endresen and Kari Olsdatter) was born on 27 Dec 1840 in Vestre Slidre i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 19 Oct 1897; was buried in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried as Thomas Forstrom.

Died:
“at the age of 6 months”

Notes:

Thomas and Tina and family were living with his mother Eureka Township at the time of the 1900 census.

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Sidney, Montana, as Thomas Clarence Forest. He was a self-employed farmer at Section 18, 15-51, in Richland, Montana, and gave his permanent address as Poplar, Sheridan, Montana. He listed his nearest relative as Tina Forest of that same address. He was described as of medium height and build with grey eyes and brown hair.

Living on a rented farm in Poplar Village, Roosevelt County, Montana, at the time of the 1920 census (late January). The family consisted of Thomas C. Forest, 45, his wife Tina, 43, and their sons Norris O., 23, Clarence T., 20, Leroy E., 18, and O. Berthold, 16.

He was Thomas Forstrom of Montana at the time that his brother Ed died.

Died:
as Thomas Forest

Thomas married Tina A HOLT in 1895. Tina was born on 24 May 1876 in Greenvale Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 4 Jun 1924 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana; was buried on 5 Jun 1924 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Questionable. There wouldn’t seem to be any space in the sequence of births for him to have been born. The only source for his existence is a puzzling obit compiled by Jane Gilbertson Nelson:

Graveside services were held for little Ole Forstrom, the son of Betsy (Thompson) and Ole Forstrom, by Pastor N. E. Wikre. Ole died October 19, 1877. Ole was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Clarence. Ole's parents, Betsy and Ole were blessed with five other children, four sons and a daughter; Thomas, Edward, Robert, Artur and Ida, all of whom were living when their father died in 1897. Betsy passed away September 27, 1938 and Ida (Mrs O. E. Ruh) was the only other child to precede her in death. Ole and Betsy were to rest beside their little boys in the Christiania Lutheran cemetery. /10-19-1877

Buried:
not found by Debbie Boe in her indexing of the cemetery

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1905-MN-1802

Notes:

She attended, but did not graduate from, St. Olaf Academy, starting in the year 1892-1893.

Shown is Ida in the 1900 census, at which time she was the wife of Edwin P. Ruh. She had had one child at that time, Bertha M., 1 (born Nov 1898). She and Edwin had been married for 2 years. The family had two farmhands and a servant girl living with them.

Izore married Edwin P RUH in 1897. Edwin (son of Olof Peterson RUH and Marit Knutsdatter) was born in Jan 1867 in Minnesota; died on 7 Dec 1939 in Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Highview Cemetery, Eureka Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Hastings, Minnesota, as Edward S. Forstrom. He was a telephone lineman for the Star Telephone Company of Farmington. He gave his permanent address as Farmington. He listed his nearest relative as Miss Beulah Forstrom, daughter, of Farmington. He was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and light hair.

He and his daughter are living with his mother in Lakeville in the 1920 census. He is a lineman for the telephone company.

Living in Lakeville, as a “roomer” with Henry Royce, 32, and his wife Helen, 23, in the 1930 census. Shown as Edward Forstrom, a widower, 49 years old, first married at age 28.

An obituary:

Ed Forstrom, well known in Farmington and Lakeville, died instantly of heart ailment, Tuesday evening, while throwing down silage at the James Milan farm, west of Lakeville. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his brother Art on Thursday at 1:30 p.m., by Rev J. P. Langsjoen pastor of the Christiania Free Church. Burial was in the Christiania cemetery. Mrs Guy Mohn furnished the music at the funeral. Pallbearers were Rudolph Ruh, Sherman Torbenson, Inger Thompson, Peter Christenson, Melford Halling and Louis O. Larson. Edward S.Forstrom was born January 24, 1882 in Eureka township on the home farm and died at Lakeville, December 5th, 1939, at 6:00 p.m., at the age of 57 years and 11 months. After growing to manhood in Eureka he moved to the iron range where he spent several years. Following this, he was united in marriage with Maude Chamberlin about 30 years ago and after two years of married life Mrs Forstrom died, leaving one infant daughter, who is now Mrs Beaulah Voss of Northfield. The deceased is also survived by three brothers, Art and Bob of Lakeville and Thomas of Montana. His father died when Ed was about 15 years old and his mother died at the home of Art Forstrom last year. Ed worked for the Star Telephone Company several years and also for Dr. J. A. Sanford, besides doing farm work from time to time. 01-24-1882/12-05-1939 COMPILED BY JANE GILBERTSON NELSON.

Buried:
obit says Christiania

Edward married Maud A CHAMBERLAIN on 8 Apr 1912 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Maud was born in Sep 1890 in Faribault, Rice County, Minnesota; died on 1 Apr 1913 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; was buried in Cedar Lake Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1959-MN-005628

Notes:

Another name for Olai was Robert Thompson. Linda says he was known as Ben. Buried as Robert B. Forsrom.

The person whose death information is given above is Robert B. Forstrom whose death certificate showed he was born 2 Feb 1884 and whose mother’s maiden name was Evelyn.

He was Bob Forstrom of Lakeville at the time that his brother Ed died.

Buried:
110 LE 28 E

Notes:

Registered for the draft on June 5, 1917, in Eureka, Dakota County, Minnesota, as Julius Arthur Forstrom. He gave his permanent address as Farmington and described himself as a self-employed farmer living in Eureka Twp. He stated that he had a wife and child and claimed exemption from the draft on grounds of his “physical disability and support of family.” Although his year of birth is shown as 1891 on the draft card, his age is shown as 26 which would be consistent with the 1890 birth year shown by other sources. Julius was described as of medium height and build with grey eyes and dark hair. No physical disabilities were noted.

In the 1920 census, an Arthur J. Forstrom is farming in Eureka Township, not far from John and Helga Thompson. Arthur is 29 and his wife Ida is 24. Both were born in Minnesota and both sets of parents were born in Norway. They have no children.

In the 1930 census (indexed as Fosatrom), Arthur and Luella live in the village of Lakeville where Arthur is a clerk in a grocery store and Luella is a butter wrapper in a creamery. They have been married for 17 years and have no children. Living with them are Arthur’s mother Betsy E., 76, his niece Beulah Forstrom, 17, and a 25 year-old lodger named Ole Ruh.

He was Art Forstrom of Lakeville at the time that his brother Ed died.

Buried:
“old Hwy 65”

Julius married Ida Luella THOMPSON on 29 Oct 1913 in Scott County, Minnesota. Ida (daughter of Louis THOMPSON and Ingebor-Isabelle ALFSON) was born on 29 Mar 1895 in Minnesota; died on 15 Mar 1962 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in West Christiania Lutheran Cemetery, New Market Twp, Scott County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shown because Tina is shown as having borne 3 children, 2 still living, in the 1900 census.

Buried:
“probable burial”; not found by Debbie Boe in her indexing of the cemetery

Notes:

Buried:
“on Kimber lot”

Notes:

Norris registered for the draft on June 5, 1918, in Plentywood, County of Sheridan, Montana, as Norris Olai Forrest. He was employed on the farm of John Curtis of Poplar, Montana. Norris also gave his permanent address as Poplar, Montana, and gave the same address for his nearest relative, Thomas C. Forrest. Norris was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and brown hair.

He registered for the World War II draft in 1942 as Don Niro Forrest and he signed his name that way. At that time, he was married to Adelaide and they lived at 337-1/2 East Main in Klamath Falls, Oregon, post office box 336. He was employed by Cantonement Contractor of California.

Birth:
His 1942 draft registration claimed 31 December.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Mt. Hood

Norris married Harriet Louise CARLSON in 1920 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, and was divorced. Harriet was born on 11 Dec 1900 in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota; died in Feb 1982 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Minot, Ward County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norris married Adelaide RAW on 7 Jul 1937 in Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Adelaide died in 1963 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Linda’s notes suggest that Clarence or Leroy had a son named Ronald C.

Clarence registered for the draft on September 12, 1918, in Sidney, Montana, as Clarence Tilden Forest. He was a farmer working on the family farm in Section 18-25-51 in Richland, Montana, which was owned by Thomas Forest. Clarence gave his permanent address as Poplar, Sheridan, Montana, and he listed his nearest relative as Tina Forest of that same address. Clarence was described as of medium height and build with blue eyes and dark brown hair.

In the 1930 census, Clarence is married but living apart from his wife of 5 years. He and his widower father are laborers on a ranch in Ada, Blaine County, Montana.

Gladys was his widow.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Mt. Hood

Family/Spouse: Pauline Lucille NEWMAN. Pauline was born on 25 Mar 1898 in Washington; died on 30 Jun 1971 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Gladys Olive SIMONS on 7 Jul 1937 in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. Gladys (daughter of Fosco G SIMONS and Frances E HONEK) was born on 16 Apr 1919 in Brockton, Roosevelt County, Montana; died on 20 Jun 1994 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana; was buried in Montana mountains. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Listed as Leroy E. in the 1920 census.

In the 1930 census, he was Le Roy Forest, 29 and single, a farm laborer in Richland County, Montana.

Edgar married Louise A KOLLENBAUM in 1945 in Nevada. Louise was born in 1903 in Tulaip, Washington; died in 1990 in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California; was buried in Oakmount Memorial Park, Lafayette County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1903-21614

Notes:

The child whose birth certificate is listed here, unnamed, was born on December 28, 1903, in Northfield to 36 year-old Thomas Fostrum and a 33 year-old mother. That child was shown as child #2 in the family.

He resided in Roosevelt County at the time of his death.

Oliver married Edith M WESTFALL on 4 Mar 1926 in Roosevelt County, Montana. Edith was born on 21 Dec 1909; died on 9 Feb 2002 in Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1997-MN-007444

Family/Spouse: Alfred C MARKISON. Alfred (son of Martin MARKUSON and Ingeborg AMUNDSON) was born on 25 Feb 1897 in Dakota County, Minnesota; died on 3 Apr 1977 in Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1965-MN-015530

Notes:

In the 1930 census he was living in Lakeville, married to Esther, and was a lineman for the telephone company. He and Esther had no children.

Family/Spouse: Esther Caroline. Esther was born on 5 Sep 1898 in Minnesota; died on 28 Oct 1966 in Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1902-05847

Notes:

Shown as child #3 on her birth certificate.

Laura married Carl Axel HAGLUND on 30 Jun 1928 in Dakota County, Minnesota. Carl was born in 1904; died in 1973; was buried in Lakeville Grove Cemetery, Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1904-06335

Notes:

His birth certificate was amended on September 19, 1942, to add his name and correct the spelling of his mother’s last name. The birth certificate identifies him as child #4 of Edwin and Ida.

He is a lodger, no occupation shown, with the Arthur Forstrom family (his uncle) in Lakeville in the 1930 census.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1912-40236
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2003-MN-037255
• Social Security Number: 472-40-5521 issued in MN in 1955

Notes:

She was Mrs. Beulah Voss of Northfield at the time of her father’s death.

Last Social Security benefit check was received in Northfield.

Voss Beulah T. Forstom Voss On Saturday, November 29, 2003, I died at The Pillars in Oakdale. I was born in Minneapolis on 8/4/1912. Eight months later my dear mother died and I grew up in Lakeville. I've special love and gratitude for Grandma, Dad, Art, Lou and Bob Forstrom. In 1934 I married Burnett (Buntz) Voss. We lived in Northfield until his death in 1992. In 1998 I moved to Little Canada. Surviving me are 4 daughters, Carolyn Copeland (Ron Hamagami) of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Shannon Griffin of New Brighton, Diane Greeno of Vadnais Heights, and Heather (and James) Tueffel of Lauderdale, MN. One grandchild, Holly Greeno, died in 1994. The 8 grandchildren I leave are Scott Copeland, Heidi Copeland Cooley, Andrew Copeland, Haley Griffin, Kyle Griffin, Laurie Greeno Foley, Lance Werner, Brett Werner. Surviving also are 8 great-grandchildren. My body has been donated to the University of Minnesota Medical School. There will be a private family service. While Buntz and my daughters (all so wonderfully loving and giving) are my greatest treasures, my family, relatives and friends have always been important to me also. Memorials preferred to The Pillars, HealthEast Hospice, 6025 Upper 35th St. N., Oakdale, MN 55102. I thank God for the times spent with each and every one of you.

Beulah married Burnett Harrison VOSS in 1934. Burnett (son of LEE) was born on 11 Dec 1913 in Owatonna, Steele County, Minnesota; died on 16 Apr 1992 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He took the surname (Opsvig) of his step-father.

Died:
U.S. Army Air Force

Notes:

She was Elvira Reynolds of Troy, Alabama, at the time of her mother’s death in 1982.

Elvira Louise Opsvig Reynolds, born May 16, 1923, in Minot, North Dakota, passed away peacefully September 3, 2017, in Brentwood, TN . Mrs. Reynolds also spent many years in Troy, AL, and Montgomery, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Lt. Col. James E. Reynolds, her parents, Claus and Harriett Opsvig, brothers, Robert Carlson Opsvig, John Thomas Opsvig (killed in action during WWII) and, sister, Karen Catherine Opsvig. She is survived by her brother Dr. Paul Kent Opsvig (Sue) of Berkeley, CA, sisters-in-law Layne Reynolds, Greenville, AL, Jean Reynolds, Geneva, AL, Myla Opsvig, Seattle, Washington, and children, John Robert Reynolds (Shirley), Brentwood, TN, Thomas Timothy Reynolds, Tuscon, AZ, and Anne Reynolds Henderson, Inlet Beach, FL. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Elvira was the first baby born at Trinity Hospital in Minot and in 1944 graduated from the hospital's Trinity Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation Elvira enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps and met her future husband during her first tour of duty in San Francisco, CA. Based in Camp Stoneman, CA, she served on the USS Dogwood as a member of the U S Forces in the Pacific. After moving to Troy, AL, in 1962, Elvira completed her BS in Nursing at Troy State University with honors, later teaching at the school and being appointed director of the Student Health Center. In 1975 she was honored as the Pike County Nurse of the Year. She loved music, the arts and almost any type of competition including many spirited late night board game sessions with her grandchildren, friends and other family members. She was a lifelong Christian and an active member of churches where she lived.

Most recently she was a member of First United Methodist church in Montgomery and at her death was a member of Brentwood United Methodist in Brentwood, TN. The family would like to thank her many caretakers who over the years did so much to help and comfort her.

Buried:
as Elvira Louise Opsvig Reynolds

Family/Spouse: James Emmett REYNOLDS. James was born on 6 Oct 1918 in Alabama; died on 9 May 2007 in Alabama; was buried in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery, Butler County, Alabama. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Fined for drunk driving and had his drivers license revoked in June of 1951.

Arrested and jailed for passing a bad check in March of 1972.

Thomas married Betty Jane ERCKENBRACK on 4 Mar 1946 in King County, Washington. Betty was born on 13 Oct 1927 in Lewis County, Washington; died on 24 Jun 1970 in Seattle, King County, Washington; was buried in Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Maxine Ellen BLUM on 21 Apr 1972 in Washington. Maxine was born on 21 Apr 1929 in Washington; died on 23 Oct 1998 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Todd married Lydia Dean WITHEE on 5 Dec 1954 in Yamhill County, Oregon. Lydia was born on 5 Oct 1926 in Oregon; died on 8 Oct 2007 in Marion County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He resided in Mineral County, Montana, when he died.

Buried:
cremated, ashes spread on Montana mountains

Notes:

He resided in Missoula County. He never married.

Notes:

Louise McAnally of Helena went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005. She was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Poplar to O. Bert Forest and Edith (Westfall) Forest. Louise attended grade school in the Arthur School south of Poplar. She graduated from Poplar High School in 1944. During her high school years she helped her parents in the restaurant business. Soon after graduating she began her bookkeeping career at the Co-op Grocery Store in Poplar. On April 1, 1947, she married Brian E. McAnally in Wolf Point.

Louise and Brian raised their four children in Poplar; she often stated these were her most memorable years. While in Poplar Louise was active in Royal Neighbors of America and American Legion Auxiliary. From 1967 to 1975 they owned and operated the Tastee Freez and BJ's Market in 1976-77. In 1978 they moved to Helena, where Louise continued her bookkeeping career at Sheehan's and later Anderson Orthotics. Louise moved to Mossyrock, Wash., in 1991 and returned to East Helena in 1995. She was a bookkeeper for Eastgate Apartments until her retirement in 2001. Playing bridge and putting together large puzzles were her favorite pastimes. During her lifetime Louise spent many hours in various church functions and socializing with friends. The most important thing in her life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Louise is survived by her children, Don McAnally of Helena; Larry (Susan) McAnally of East Helena; Gwyn (John) Nordwick of Bozeman; and Diana (Harry) Reynolds of Gillette, Wyo; eight grandchildren: Joe (Becky) McAnally and Eddy McAnally of East Helena; Deanna Nordwick of Mansfield, Texas; Bill Nordwick of Amarillo, Texas; Brian Nordwick of Bozeman; Brenda (Jeremy) Hanson, Jody Strauser, Jenny Strauser and great-granddaughter Brianna Swenson all of Gillette Wyo. She is also survived by brothers Thomas LeRoy Forest of Wolf Point and O.K. (Jeanette) Forest of Fort Peck, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband in 1981, father, mother, and brother Bert Jr.

Edith married Brian E MCANALLY on 1 Apr 1947 in Roosevelt County, Montana. Brian (son of Ida WESTRA) was born on 4 Jul 1924 in Poplar, Roosevelt County, Montana; died on 27 Apr 1981 in Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana; was buried in Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: DC-13994
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 2006-MN-015579

Notes:

Ida Delores on her birth record, Delorys Ida on Gary Robert’s birth record.

McNevin, Delorys Passed peacefully May 29th. Survived by Gary & Shelley McNevin. Memorial service Saturday June 3 at 11:00 am, St. Johns Lutheran Church in Lakeville.

Died:
as Delorys Ida McNevin; St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Family/Spouse: Robert Donald MCNEVIN. Robert was born on 4 Mar 1920 in California; died on 24 Dec 2002 in Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1920-08322

Family/Spouse: Mary MARTIN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: DC-14106

Notes:

Died:
SSDI last residence

Family/Spouse: Lois Jean HARDIE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: DC-14161

Marion married William G KINZELL on 18 Apr 1945 in Hennepin County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 25 Apr 1937, Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota

Notes:

Griffin Shannon Griffin rejoined her parents, Burnett & Beulah Voss and niece, Holly Furey in Heaven when she died in Oakdale, Minnesota, on March 20, 2004. When she died at Pillars hospice, she went in peace surrounded by those who loved her. She believed in truth, hard work, fierce loyalty and service to the ones she loved. In addition to her family and friends, she loved swinging a golf club on a sunny day, classical music with a special fondness for Bach, and she fulfilled a dream two summers ago and attended a Bach festival in Germany. Born in Northfield, Minnesota, she graduated from Northfield High School and went on to graduate Cum Laude from Carlton College in 1959 and was very active in their alumni association, receiving a distinguished alumni award from Carleton in 2001. She was an educator for over 35 years and, in her career, touched the lives of students, staff, families and communities in Wisconsin, St. Anthony, Onamia, and ended her career at Olson Middle School in Minneapolis. The Olson staff, students, adults, families and community always had a special place in her heart. Her success in middle school reform was recognized by both the Star Tribune and Time Magazine. She was also active in the Minnesota DFL, running for Minnesota State Senate, District 9 in 1976. She was also appointed by Govenor Perpich to a state panel to screen applicants for posts in state government, and was treasurer for Geri Evans, Representative for Minnesota in District 52B. In her working career, she recieved numerous accolades in her efforts to reform education, especially in the middle school grades. She graduated from the Bush Principal's Leadership Program in 1990 and, soon after, was promoted to principal in the Minneapolis Public Schools. She will be fondly remembered by the family members she left behind, including her two children, Kyle and Hayley Griffin, their dad, Bromley Griffin, Hayley's fiance, Michael Forrest, and Kyle's special friend, Jeremiah Edwards. She also leaves behind her three sisters, Carolyn Copeland, Diane Greeno and Heather Tueffel, nephews and nieces, Scott and Andrew Copeland, Heidi Cooley, Lance and Brett Werner, and Lori Foley and Comet, her favorite granddog.

Baptism:
St. John’s Lutheran

Died:
healtheast Hospice

Shannon married Bromley GRIFFIN on 15 Dec 1959 in Rice County, Minnesota, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Greeno, Diane - (Voss) 'Dee Dee' of Vadnais Heights. Passed away peacefully August 23rd surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her parents Beulah and Burnett Voss; sister Shannon Griffin; and daughter Holly Furey. Survived by daughter Laurie Foley Dilts (Andrew); sisters Carolyn Copeland (Ron Hamogami) and Heather Tueffel (Jim); grandchildren Chris (Naomi) and Jackie Foley; 7 nieces and nephews; and many wonderful and special friends and relatives. Dee Dee was born and raised in Northfield, MN, graduating high school in 1956 and Ancker Nursing School in 1959. A nurse for nearly 40 years, Dee Dee worked at Lindhurst and Ramsey County Nursing Homes, Little Sisters of the Poor and gave her loving care and attention to patients at United Hospital for 30+ years. A member of the Nurses Assoc., Dee Dee volunteered her time for Hospice Care, Rock-a-Baby, many other organizations, and was a proud member of the Red Hat Society. A loving mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and friend, she devoted her life to her family and friends and would like everyone to rejoice over the good times shared together.

Family/Spouse: Roger Raymond GREENO. Roger died on 28 Jan 2009. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Larry Alan McAnally, 66, of East Helena Montana went home to his Lord & Savior on Friday, March 3, 2017. He passed away at St Peter’s Hospital in Helena Montana with his family by his side. Larry fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St John’s Lutheran Church, 1001 Helena Ave., Helena Montana with Pastor Brad Ulgenes officiating. Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the family & Big Sky Crematory & Twitchell Funeral Service in East Helena, MT.

Larry was born July 11, 1950 in Poplar Montana to Brian & Louise (Forest) McAnally. He attended schools in Poplar and shared childhood memories with family and friends through church, clubs, and Boy Scouts. While in high school, Larry excelled in academics and leadership. He was an outstanding wrestler and standout football player despite his size. Larry graduated with honors in 1968. His strong will and determination were always apparent throughout his life.

After high school Larry attended Wahpeton College in Wahpeton, North Dakota. He joined the Army in 1970 and served with Big Red One, 1st Infantry Division stationed in Ft Riley, Kansas during the Vietnam Era. Larry served as radio operator and traveled with “Show of Force” in Germany.

Larry married Susan Davis on June 10, 1972 in Poplar, Montana. They moved to Helena, Montana in 1973 for Larry to continue his education at the Vo-Tech Center, where he received a degree as an electronic technician. Larry & Susan moved to Salt Lake City, Utah 1976 for a short time. They moved back to Helena in February 1977, where they grew their family & raised their sons, Joe and Eddy. Larry worked for Federal Express and then the US Postal Service until he was forced to retire due to his health. Larry was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Helena. He was involved in Scouts, serving as Scout leader with Joe. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, spending many hours beautifying their yard. His past times, which always included family, were hunting, fishing, and being at the lake. Larry’s most enjoyable times were going to swim meets, ball games, and being with his grandchildren. He instilled love and dedication in his wife, sons, and grandchildren. Larry was a dedicated care giver for his wife the past five years.

Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan; son Joseph (Becky) McAnally & grandchildren Emily & Brian all East Helena MT; son, Edward (Jiff) McAnally & granddaughter Dylan Mae; brother Don McAnally, sister Gwyn (John) Nordwick, all of Helena MT, sister Diana (Harry) Reynolds of Gillette WY. Numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Larry is preceded in death by his parents Brian & Louise McAnally.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center, Helena MT. The family would like to extend special thanks to extended family, friends, doctors, nurses, aids, and all St Pete’s personnel who helped Larry during his fight with Multiple Myeloma.

Family/Spouse: Susan DAVIS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1994-MN-016768

Holly married J.J. FUREY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]