Josephine JOHNSON

Notes:

Of Williston at the time of her father’s death.

An unnamed baby Johnson was born in Royalton, Pine County, on December 20, 1905, to a woman whose mother’s name is shown as “Hilda.” This child’s father was John R. Johnson so that birth certificate is probably not for Josephine.

Not listed with the family in the 1910 census.

Josephine married Henry VOLLUM about 1925. Henry was born on 2 Jul 1896 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota; died on 31 Jul 1961 in Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

“Of Williston, North Dakota” at the time of her brother Bud’s death.

WILLISTON, N.D. - Violet (Tuggy) Lee, 81, a longtime Williston resident, passed away Saturday morning, May 19, 2007 at the Mercy Medical Center in Williston.??Her funeral will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, May 22, 2007, at First Lutheran Church in Williston. Rev. Martin Mock will officiate and interment will follow in Riverview Cemetery.??Violet Ruth Vollum was born on Jan. 29, 1926 in Naicam, Saskatchewan, Canada to Henry and Josephine (Johnson) Vollum. She was raised in the Williston area and attended school at Stoney Creek.??On Dec. 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Kermit Lee in Sidney, Mont. Violet was a cook at various Williston Restaurants including the Luzon and the Silver Grill. She also owned and operated Lee's Café for a number of years. Most recently, she was a cook at Rickard School for 17 years, retiring in 1991.

Violet loved bingo, playing cards, dancing, and camping. She was known for her “top of the line” potato salad and caramel rolls.??She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Trenton Senior Club and Meals on Wheels.??Violet is survived by her children, Vern (Mary) of Saco, Mont., Kermit Jr. (Wanda Moran), Joe (Diana), Jerry (Dee Shumake), and Barb Lee (Tonya Scott), all of Williston; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Harlen Vollum of Williston; sisters, Margaret Hoey of Long Island, N.Y., Hazel Piriak of Apache Junction, Ariz., Dorothy Olson of Daytona, Fla., and Elvina Rolla of Brainerd, Minn.; and by many others she took in along the way.??She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kermit in 1977; daughters, Terry Slater and Carol Ann Lee; a granddaughter, Karry Lee; a great-granddaughter, Tressa Slater; and a brother, Bud.??Friends may call at the Everson Funeral Home in Williston from 1 until 7 p.m. on Monday, from 9 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, and at the church for the hour preceding the funeral.

Died:
Mercy Medical Center

Violet married Kermit LEE on 22 Dec 1949 in Sidney, Richland County, Montana. Kermit (son of Emil H LEE and Gjertrud Peroline UNDERDAHL) was born on 3 Jul 1914; died in Jun 1977 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota; was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“Of Apache Junction, Arizona” at the time of her brother Bud’s death and at the time of her sister Violet’s death.

Hazel Edna Piriak, age 88, of Salem, died at 5:56 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Salem Regional Medical Center in Salem. She was born May 26, 1927 in Osnabrock, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Henry and Josephine (Johnson) Vollum. 
 
She worked at the former Schwartz Department Store, the former Engle’s Bakery and Salem High School Cafeteria. She was a very active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
 
Her husband, William Piriak, whom she married March 11, 1948, preceded her in death September 13, 1995. Two brothers, and three sisters also preceded her in death.
 
Survivors include a son, Andrew D. (Ann Blank) Piriak of Prineville, Oregon; a daughter, Valerie Piriak of Sante Fe, New Mexico; a sister, Dorothy Olson of Florida; a niece, Marlene (James) Knezetic of Salem; and a great nephew, Jimmy Knezetic of Salem

Hazel married William PIRIAK on 11 Mar 1948. William died on 13 Sep 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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“Of Williston, North Dakota” at the time of his brother Bud’s death and at the time of his sister Violet’s death.

Harlen E. Vollum, 82, Williston and former resident of New Rockford, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Harlen was born on May 26, 1928, in Osnabrock, the son of Henry and Josephine (Johnson) Vollum.

He was raised and educated in Williston. Harlen then joined the U.S. Navy in March 1946.

His whole life, he was an avid carpenter and worked in many states such as New Jersey, Colorado and California just to name a few. He went where the jobs took him.

His home was always Williston. After retiring, he returned to his roots and continued to work with his hands to stay busy doing wood working. Many items he would make would be for his daughter, Cheryl, to include two full-sized wishing wells for her gardens.

Even for himself, he would have a talent to make many a designer walking canes and sticks to help him walk in later life.

His other favorite pastime was to go fishing and gardening. Harlen was also a true cowboy fan, enjoying anything western. Later in life, he stayed at home watching old cowboy movies every chance he got.

Harlen is survived by his children, Cheryl Zafke and her husband, Paul, Emerado; Lois Strehlow and her husband, Dan, Burnsville, Minn.; sisters, Margaret Hoey, East Setauket, N.Y., Hazel Pariak, Ohio, Dorothy Olson, Florida and Elvina Rolla, Wisconsin; six granddaughters and one great-grandson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Percy (Bud) Vollum; sister, Violet Ruth (Vollum) Lee and his best four-legged friend for life, Daisy.

Upon his last wishes, he requested no memorial or service of any kind. His body is to be cremated.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Notes:

Called Duane in the 1940 census.

Not listed in either the North Dakota Death Index or the Montana Death Index.

From his obituary:

He was raised and educated in Williston, North Dakota. At the age of 17 Bud enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served four years. He was stationed aboard the USS Higbee, in San Diego, California. Bud returned home to Williston where he married Betty Forness in 1953. They divorced in 1978 but remained good friends. Bud worked for many years in the oil patch working various jobs from derrick hand to building locations. He also worked road construction for many years. In 1953, Bud became a lifetime member of the Loyal Order Of the Moose. Bud had a love of horses and he rodeoed in the PRCA, and many other rodeos. In his later years when he couldn’t rodeo anymore, Bud was known for driving around in his truck. He loved to watch "Wheel of Fortune" and among his prized possessions was his $1000.00 piece from the wheel and an autographed picture of Vanna White. Bud loved a good barter and always looked through pawn shops and second hand stores looking for a good deal. He enjoyed reading, growing tomatoes, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a generous person and his door was always open for anyone down on their luck. As always, Bud was late for everything in fact he is late for his own funeral.

Percy married Betty FORNESS on 18 Jul 1953 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, and was divorced in 1978. Betty died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Barbara “Barb” Lee, 57, of Williston, North Dakota, passed away Friday evening, January 26, 2018 at her home in Williston.

Barb was born in Williston, North Dakota to Kermit and Violet Lee on August 24, 1960. She attended school in Williston. Barb worked in home health care for the city and state. Barb enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. She loved camping, fishing and traveling. Barb also enjoyed playing and dealing Black Jack and playing Bingo.

Barb liked being needed and enjoyed taking care of others. She had a great love for Elvis and was an avid collector of all things “Elvis”. She liked attending the fair, rodeos, and demolition derby’s with her grandkids. She enjoyed singing Karaoke.

Barb is survived by her son, Clarence (Cammie) Lee, along with their children, Xavier, Destiny, Alex, Caylee and Carson, her son, Craig (Misty) Lee, along with their children, Walker, Destiny, Summer, Kyra, and Jazemin; brothers, Vernon (Mary) Vollum, Kermit “Bubba” (Wanda) Lee, Joe (Diana) Lee, Jerry Lee; brother-in-law, Duke Slater; and many nieces and nephews.

Barb was preceded in death by her mother and father Violet and Kermit Lee; sister, Terry Lou Slater, and sister, Carolann Lee.

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Preceded her mother in death.

She may be the Baby girl Lee, Sep 1955 to Sep 1955, buried in Riverview Cemetery.

She may be the Carell A Lee, b. and d. 25 Dec 1953 in Williams County, lived 4 hours.

Notes:

Preceded her mother in death.

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