Anne Olsdatter KALHAGEN

Notes:

Information on this person from the excellent Jacobson Family Tree assembled by candacemariewicks25.

Birth:
North Bergenhus?

Family/Spouse: Christen Einarsen KALHAGEN. Christen was born on 13 Oct 1821 in Wenjum, Hafslo, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 11 Aug 1875 in Gaupne, Luster, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information on this person from the excellent Jacobson Family Tree assembled by candacemariewicks25.

Family/Spouse: Lars Lassesen AABERG. Lars was born on 13 Jul 1847 in Åbyrge, Sogndal, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway; died on 12 Oct 1918 in Ramsey County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Information on this person from the excellent Jacobson Family Tree assembled by candacemariewicks25.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Myrtle Alice Sagen was born on September 15th, 1914 in Alma, Montana, the 2nd of 4 children, to Christine Aaberg Stewart and John L. Stewart. When Myrtle was 11 years old her family moved to Devils Lake, North Dakota, to be closer to relatives, and continue the family farm.

Myrtle was a good student, and after high school obtained her teaching certificate from Mayville State College. She began her teaching career at Cato School #4 in Ramsey County, North Dakota, a one room school house, where she had students from first through eighth grades. She often rode her horse to school and in the harsh winters would stay the night to stoke up the fire and warm the school before the children arrived.

She married John Sagen of Edmore, North Dakota, in 1937, and began her lifelong career as a devoted mother of seven children. In 1943, the young family moved to the west coast and lived in several locations throughout Washington and Oregon, before settling in the Eugene area in 1950.

Myrtle finished her degree at the University of Oregon and taught 4th grade at Marcola Elementary School from 1956-1981. She was a beloved teacher and kept in touch with her co-workers, students and their families, until her passing. Much to her delight, and 35 years after she retired, the community of Marcola surprised her with a 90th birthday party, filling the high school cafeteria.

After retirement, Myrtle led an active life. She traveled to Europe, Israel, Hawaii, Canada and Mexico, as well as several US states. Myrtle was a member of the Obsidian's, took swim classes at the YMCA, and volunteered for the Democratic Party and Eugene Hult Center. She loved her church, Central Lutheran, and was proud to be its oldest living member. She faithfully taught Sunday school for several years and was very involved in her bible study group, Esther circle, and numerous other church activities and volunteer projects.

Her greatest joy was spending time with friends and family, and she had very special relationships with each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her home was the place of countless family gatherings, and was always filled with love, laughter, kindness and generosity.

Myrtle was able to remain living in her home through her final years, thanks to help from devoted family members. During her brief illness, her younger sister Eileen traveled from Rugby, North Dakota, along with friends and family from Montana, California, Washington, North Dakota and throughout Oregon to visit her. She passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2014, surrounded by loved ones.

Myrtle is survived by her sister, Eileen Erickson, of Rugby, North Dakota; her children, Jack Sagen of Moraga, CA, Jayne Fortt of Tacoma, WA, Jerry Sagen, Jean Bennett and spouse Ron Farmer, all of Eugene; 8 grandchildren, Kimberly Sagen, Shawn Muller, Tracy Bennett, Daren Miles, James Fortt, Hallie Fortt, Amy Railey and Brock Railey; 3 great-grandchildren, Shelby Muller, Brenna Railey, and Quinn Lejnieks; several cousins, nieces, nephews and their spouses, children and grandchildren and her little dog, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Sagen, brother Earl Stewart, sister Jeanette LaBarre, daughter Joan Miles, great-granddaughter Faith Railey and dogs, Daisy and Mitzi.

A celebration of 100 years of life will be held at Central Lutheran Church, Monday, September 15, 2014 at 3:00pm with a reception following in the fellowship hall. All whose life Myrtle has touched are encouraged to join in the celebration of an extraordinary woman and a life so well lived. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Lutheran Church Sunday School Fund or The Relief Nursery.

Myrtle married John William SAGEN on 6 Nov 1937 in Ramsey County, North Dakota, and was divorced on 17 Mar 1978 in Lane County, Oregon. John (son of Clarence A SAGEN and Lola Magenia JOHNSON) was born on 15 Jun 1914 in Erdmore, Ramsey County, North Dakota; died on 5 Mar 2006 in Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She and her husband Patrick were maid of honor and best man at the wedding of her brother Jerry Sagen and Sharon Ashby in 1962.

At the time of her divorce from Patrick Thometz, she was a surgical secretary at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene. The divorce was filed by Joan and granted to Joan on the basis of cruel and inhuman treatment.

Surviving her were Shawn Muller and Daren.

Birth:
Devils Lake

Died:
as Joan C Miles

Joan married P. THOMETZ [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joan married Leonard Dee MILES on 17 Nov 1967 in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, and was divorced on 30 Mar 1971 in Lane County, Oregon. Leonard was born in 1932 in Iowa; died on 8 Jan 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joan married Third on 16 Oct 1980 in Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry Wynn Sagen was born July 16, 1944, in Centralia Washington and passed away peacefully December 2, 2016, in Eugene after a 13 year battle with prostate cancer. He was the fourth of seven children born to John and Myrtle Sagen. His father's work as an Army Corps of Engineers land surveyor mandated that the family moved often throughout Washington and Oregon, before finally settling in Eugene. Jerry attended Jefferson Junior High and was a 1962 graduate of South Eugene High School. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in biology. In 1973 he obtained his real estate license and eventually opened Sagen Company Realtors. Through the years, Jerry was on many state and local real estate committees, and was president of the Multiple Listing service in 1995-1996. He worked as the principal broker of John L Scott, until his retirement.

Jerry was a natural and gifted athlete. He was a U of O weightlifting and state of Oregon arm wrestling champion. Although never having the opportunity to play high school athletics, Jerry became a member of the 1966 and 1967 University of Oregon football teams. He also played city league basketball, softball and flag football. His passion in later years was golf, and at one time he had a 3.3 handicap. He was a long time member of Shadow Hills Country Club.

As a loyal Duck, Jerry had season tickets to football and basketball for years. He was an excellent fundraiser for the athletic department, and a member and past president (1989) of Oregon Club.

Jerry was intellectual, persistent, and loved science. One of his greatest achievements was successfully taking on the large pharmaceutical company, doctor and clinic responsible for his wife Mary's death in 1995. His fight against medical mistakes was featured on the Oprah Winfrey show and written about in the Eugene Register Guard, along with mention in magazines and books. His persistence continued in his battle against prostate cancer, where he spent countless hours on the internet to educate himself on the latest research. He participated in several experimental treatments and two drug trials. Most recently he made the difficult and painful journey to the University of Heidelberg Hospital, Germany, for a groundbreaking nuclear medicine cure, PSMA-therapy. This eliminated his pain, but sadly his cancer was already advanced, and he became too weak to continue treatment.

Jerry loved to tell a good joke; no one enjoyed it more or laughed harder than he did. He appreciated a good cup of coffee, a glass of chardonnay with French bread, shopping for the perfect cashmere sweater, watching sports and Jeopardy, and adored all animals, especially his beloved cat Bentley. He traveled often to Hawaii and Europe, and was most fond of Paris, enjoying the beauty of the architecture, although he decided Rome was a close second, and the food in Italy the best! Recently he married his favorite travel partner, best friend and love of 10 years, Joan Stuart.

More than anything, Jerry loved his daughter Kimberly Sagen. He is survived by her, his wife, Joan, brother Jack, sisters Jayne Fortt, Jean Bennett (Ron Farmer), Janet Sagen (Don Driscoll), and Judy Sagen, his aunt Eileen Erickson, and former wife Sharon Kranc (Jerry 2), plus much loved nieces, nephews, cousins, and Joan's two sons, Rick and Blake, and their families. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his parents, and sister Joan Miles.

Jerry had a fabulous sense of humor and was loved by many for his wit, intellect and kindness. He will be missed beyond words.

Jerry married S.L. ASHBY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Mary Beth GETCHEL on 29 Jul 1996 in Lane County, Oregon. Mary was born on 19 Jun 1951 in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan; died on 31 Dec 1996 in Lane County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]