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John PETERSON

Male 1861 - 1934  (72 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John PETERSON was born on 15 Aug 1861 in Värmlands län, Sweden; died on 11 Jan 1934 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

    Notes:

    svannorstran123’s Shelby Family Tree

    In the 1900 census, he and his family lived in Hiawatha Twp, Schoolcraft County, Michigan. He was a laborer in a saw mill, as were his two oldest sons.

    Family/Spouse: Sara Katrina Pettersson GIDLUND. Sara (daughter of Hans Petter GIDLUND and Sara Catharina GIDLUND) was born on 8 Jul 1855 in Västernorrlands län, Sweden; died on 11 May 1931 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Louise D PETERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jan 1891 in Sweden; died in Dec 1973 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.
    2. 3. Hilding PETERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1895 in Michigan.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Louise D PETERSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 6 Jan 1891 in Sweden; died in Dec 1973 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

    Notes:

    svannorstran123’s Shelby Family Tree

    or, usually, Debra Louise

    She attended the wedding of her grandson Gary in May of 1973.

    Louise married Gilbert B GUNDERSON on 29 Nov 1911 in King County, Washington. Gilbert was born on 16 Sep 1890 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; died on 9 Feb 1967 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Bernard Victor GUNDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1912 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 17 Nov 1976 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

  2. 3.  Hilding PETERSON Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in Feb 1895 in Michigan.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Bernard Victor GUNDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (2.Louise2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Mar 1912 in Seattle, King County, Washington; died on 17 Nov 1976 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Haberdasher

    Notes:

    In the 1950 census, he was a partner in a mens clothing and tailoring business in Tacoma.

    Died:
    his obit said 19 November

    Bernard married Evelyn Henrietta NELSON on 14 Dec 1940 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington. Evelyn was born on 3 May 1913 in Wheaton, Traverse County, Minnesota; died on 4 Jun 1988 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Gary Allen GUNDERSON  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1945 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; died on 9 May 2010 in Pierce County, Washington.


Generation: 4

  1. 5.  Gary Allen GUNDERSON Descendancy chart to this point (4.Bernard3, 2.Louise2, 1.John1) was born on 13 Jul 1945 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington; died on 9 May 2010 in Pierce County, Washington.

    Notes:

    Our beloved Gary Allen Gunderson passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2010. Mother's Day. His passing from lung cancer was swift and merciful. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

    Gary was born to Bernard Victor and Evelyn Gunderson on July 31st 1945 in Tacoma Washington. He graduated from Stadium High School '63. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy on The Coral Sea as an aircraft mechanic. He was a Past Master of the Horace W. Tyler Masonic Lodge #290, University Place. Gary made his career as a painting contractor. He lived his life in North End Tacoma, Fircrest and Gig Harbor. He had a passion for salmon fishing in the Puget Sound and Friday night poker games with the boys. Gary was known as a kind, loving and gentle soul.

    We will remember him for his unforgetable hugs, his firm hand shakes, his affectionate smile, and his genuine love and kindness for Everyone. He was "Uncle Gary" to so many. Gary will be greatly missed by his wife, Judy (Brett) Gunderson and his son -- his pride and joy -- Brett Victor Gunderson. He will be forever cherished by his sisters, Julie Anne Gunderson, Gayle Gunderson Carino and Vicki Gunderson Orr; brothers-in-law Mike Scannell, Ernie Carino, Jimmy Brett and Alvis Pollan; and, sister-in-law Jeannie Brett. He will be always adored by his nieces and nephews: Paige, Tami, Tony, Michael, Scott, Coco, Erin, Marco, Dusty, Tim, Tony, Tyler, Bree, Bryce & Bryce, and along with several great nieces and nephews.

    Gary married Judy Ann BRETT on 19 May 1973 in Pierce County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]