Daughter of Halvor Dokken & Christie Tangen. Married to John Lewis Peterson on 27 Jan 1923 at McIntosh, Corson Co, SD. Two daughers: Hazel Delilah Doan & Myrtle Lois Laemmle. Cause of death was cerebrovascular accident (8 days) complicated by congestive heart failure.
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26 January 1948
The Bismarck Tribune
MR. AND MRS. LEWIS PETERSON MARK SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peterson, rural Bismarck, to celebrate the couple's 25h wedding anniversary.
Preceding a 5 p. m. dinner, an informal afternoon was spent playing cards. Covers were laid for 32 guests at the dinner and a three-tiered wedding cake, baked by Mrs. William Gierke, decorated the table. The cake was topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom and the numerals, 25, in frosting also trimmed the cake.
The dinner was prepared by Mmes. Frank Stitzer, William Gierke, R. C. Roberts, and T. D. Sullivan. Miss Lois Peterson, 305 Third St., a daughter of the honored couple, and Mrs. Robert Beyers served.
For the occasion the silver anniversary bride was attired in a black dress trimmed with gold sequins. Her accessories also were in black.
At a mock wedding following the dinner Jack Sullivan was the bride; Mrs. Robert Beyers, bridegroom; Miss Virginia Lesher, best man; and Theodore Mulhouser, bridesmaid. A nephew of the Petersons, Dean Peterson, was flower girl and Miss Patricia Sullivan carried the rings. The bride was given in marriage by her father, who was portrayed by Miss Peterson. William Gierke served as officiant.
Gifts were received by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from the guests. Serving of refreshments concluded the celebration.
The marriage of Miss Eldora Dokken, Thunderhawk, S. D., to Lewis Peterson took place at McIntosh, S. D. on Jan. 27, 1923. They have resided on their farm in rural Bismarck since their marriage. In addition to their daughter Lois, they have one daughter, Mr. J. W. Doan, Jr., Bismarck who is vacationing with her husband and son in Sacramento, Calif.
Other immediate relatives present at the observance were Mr. Peterson's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and family, 1513 Bowen Ave. Out-of-town guests were Walter Siegel, Theodore Mulhouser and Carl Laemmle, all of Mandan.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 07 Oct 2001, Sunday
ELDORA PETERSON
NEW SALEM--Eldora Peterson, 99, Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, died Oct. 5, 2001 at the manor. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. MDT Monday at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, and for one hour before services at the church.
Eldora was born Oct. 17, 1901, in Worth County, Iowa, near Kenseth. She was the oldest child of 12 born to Halvor and Christie (Tangen) Dokken. In 1910 Eldora and her family moved to a farm north of Thunder Hawk, S. D. She attended rural school through the seventh grade and then worked for neighbors on their farms.
On Jan. 27, 1923, Eldora married Lewis Peterson and they moved to Bismarck to live on the homestead of Lewis' grandfather in Apple Creek Township. Lewis died Jan. 2, 1961. In 1963, Eldora moved to Bismarck. She babysat and cared for the elderly in their homes. She lived at the Patterson Place for seven years, and the Karrington Commons for three years and finally Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Eldora was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary. In her younger years she went bowling weekly. She loved playing bingo and shopping and did her tatting of doilies until her death. She loved to travel and go to family reunions. She visited Hawaii, Florida, most states in the West, Ohio and Michigan and she especially enjoyed Las Vegas.
Eldora will be lovingly missed by her family and friends that she enjoyed so much. Her smile and wit touched many lives.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Jewell Doan, McKenzie, and Lois and Carl Laemmle, Bismarck; four grandchildren, John Doan, Wichita Falls, Texas [Wichita, KS], Jerry and Renae Doan, McKenzie, Russell Laemmle, Junction City, Kan., and Carla and Mark Gartner, Bismarck; 15 great-grandchildren, Anastasia Doan, Angela (Doan) Culver [Craver], Tiffany Doan, Shanda Doan, Jeremy Doan, Jay Doan, Jayce Doan, Trish (Laemmle) Thome, Jessica (Laemmle) Budinas, Pamela Laemmle, Lisa Laemmle, Kayla Gartner, Bethany Gartner, Markee Gartner and Jacob Gartner; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; her parents; five brothers, Norman, Kenney, Orin, Dennis and Harvey; six sisters, Ora, Bernice, Hazel, Myrtle and a set of twins; and one grandson, Lynn Laemmle.
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26 January 1948
The Bismarck Tribune
MR. AND MRS. LEWIS PETERSON MARK SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peterson, rural Bismarck, to celebrate the couple's 25h wedding anniversary.
Preceding a 5 p. m. dinner, an informal afternoon was spent playing cards. Covers were laid for 32 guests at the dinner and a three-tiered wedding cake, baked by Mrs. William Gierke, decorated the table. The cake was topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom and the numerals, 25, in frosting also trimmed the cake.
The dinner was prepared by Mmes. Frank Stitzer, William Gierke, R. C. Roberts, and T. D. Sullivan. Miss Lois Peterson, 305 Third St., a daughter of the honored couple, and Mrs. Robert Beyers served.
For the occasion the silver anniversary bride was attired in a black dress trimmed with gold sequins. Her accessories also were in black.
At a mock wedding following the dinner Jack Sullivan was the bride; Mrs. Robert Beyers, bridegroom; Miss Virginia Lesher, best man; and Theodore Mulhouser, bridesmaid. A nephew of the Petersons, Dean Peterson, was flower girl and Miss Patricia Sullivan carried the rings. The bride was given in marriage by her father, who was portrayed by Miss Peterson. William Gierke served as officiant.
Gifts were received by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from the guests. Serving of refreshments concluded the celebration.
The marriage of Miss Eldora Dokken, Thunderhawk, S. D., to Lewis Peterson took place at McIntosh, S. D. on Jan. 27, 1923. They have resided on their farm in rural Bismarck since their marriage. In addition to their daughter Lois, they have one daughter, Mr. J. W. Doan, Jr., Bismarck who is vacationing with her husband and son in Sacramento, Calif.
Other immediate relatives present at the observance were Mr. Peterson's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and family, 1513 Bowen Ave. Out-of-town guests were Walter Siegel, Theodore Mulhouser and Carl Laemmle, all of Mandan.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 07 Oct 2001, Sunday
ELDORA PETERSON
NEW SALEM--Eldora Peterson, 99, Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, died Oct. 5, 2001 at the manor. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. MDT Monday at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, and for one hour before services at the church.
Eldora was born Oct. 17, 1901, in Worth County, Iowa, near Kenseth. She was the oldest child of 12 born to Halvor and Christie (Tangen) Dokken. In 1910 Eldora and her family moved to a farm north of Thunder Hawk, S. D. She attended rural school through the seventh grade and then worked for neighbors on their farms.
On Jan. 27, 1923, Eldora married Lewis Peterson and they moved to Bismarck to live on the homestead of Lewis' grandfather in Apple Creek Township. Lewis died Jan. 2, 1961. In 1963, Eldora moved to Bismarck. She babysat and cared for the elderly in their homes. She lived at the Patterson Place for seven years, and the Karrington Commons for three years and finally Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Eldora was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary. In her younger years she went bowling weekly. She loved playing bingo and shopping and did her tatting of doilies until her death. She loved to travel and go to family reunions. She visited Hawaii, Florida, most states in the West, Ohio and Michigan and she especially enjoyed Las Vegas.
Eldora will be lovingly missed by her family and friends that she enjoyed so much. Her smile and wit touched many lives.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Jewell Doan, McKenzie, and Lois and Carl Laemmle, Bismarck; four grandchildren, John Doan, Wichita Falls, Texas [Wichita, KS], Jerry and Renae Doan, McKenzie, Russell Laemmle, Junction City, Kan., and Carla and Mark Gartner, Bismarck; 15 great-grandchildren, Anastasia Doan, Angela (Doan) Culver [Craver], Tiffany Doan, Shanda Doan, Jeremy Doan, Jay Doan, Jayce Doan, Trish (Laemmle) Thome, Jessica (Laemmle) Budinas, Pamela Laemmle, Lisa Laemmle, Kayla Gartner, Bethany Gartner, Markee Gartner and Jacob Gartner; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; her parents; five brothers, Norman, Kenney, Orin, Dennis and Harvey; six sisters, Ora, Bernice, Hazel, Myrtle and a set of twins; and one grandson, Lynn Laemmle.
Daughter of Halvor Dokken & Christie Tangen. Married to John Lewis Peterson on 27 Jan 1923 at McIntosh, Corson Co, SD. Two daughers: Hazel Delilah Doan & Myrtle Lois Laemmle. Cause of death was cerebrovascular accident (8 days) complicated by congestive heart failure.
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26 January 1948
The Bismarck Tribune
MR. AND MRS. LEWIS PETERSON MARK SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peterson, rural Bismarck, to celebrate the couple's 25h wedding anniversary.
Preceding a 5 p. m. dinner, an informal afternoon was spent playing cards. Covers were laid for 32 guests at the dinner and a three-tiered wedding cake, baked by Mrs. William Gierke, decorated the table. The cake was topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom and the numerals, 25, in frosting also trimmed the cake.
The dinner was prepared by Mmes. Frank Stitzer, William Gierke, R. C. Roberts, and T. D. Sullivan. Miss Lois Peterson, 305 Third St., a daughter of the honored couple, and Mrs. Robert Beyers served.
For the occasion the silver anniversary bride was attired in a black dress trimmed with gold sequins. Her accessories also were in black.
At a mock wedding following the dinner Jack Sullivan was the bride; Mrs. Robert Beyers, bridegroom; Miss Virginia Lesher, best man; and Theodore Mulhouser, bridesmaid. A nephew of the Petersons, Dean Peterson, was flower girl and Miss Patricia Sullivan carried the rings. The bride was given in marriage by her father, who was portrayed by Miss Peterson. William Gierke served as officiant.
Gifts were received by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from the guests. Serving of refreshments concluded the celebration.
The marriage of Miss Eldora Dokken, Thunderhawk, S. D., to Lewis Peterson took place at McIntosh, S. D. on Jan. 27, 1923. They have resided on their farm in rural Bismarck since their marriage. In addition to their daughter Lois, they have one daughter, Mr. J. W. Doan, Jr., Bismarck who is vacationing with her husband and son in Sacramento, Calif.
Other immediate relatives present at the observance were Mr. Peterson's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and family, 1513 Bowen Ave. Out-of-town guests were Walter Siegel, Theodore Mulhouser and Carl Laemmle, all of Mandan.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 07 Oct 2001, Sunday
ELDORA PETERSON
NEW SALEM--Eldora Peterson, 99, Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, died Oct. 5, 2001 at the manor. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. MDT Monday at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, and for one hour before services at the church.
Eldora was born Oct. 17, 1901, in Worth County, Iowa, near Kenseth. She was the oldest child of 12 born to Halvor and Christie (Tangen) Dokken. In 1910 Eldora and her family moved to a farm north of Thunder Hawk, S. D. She attended rural school through the seventh grade and then worked for neighbors on their farms.
On Jan. 27, 1923, Eldora married Lewis Peterson and they moved to Bismarck to live on the homestead of Lewis' grandfather in Apple Creek Township. Lewis died Jan. 2, 1961. In 1963, Eldora moved to Bismarck. She babysat and cared for the elderly in their homes. She lived at the Patterson Place for seven years, and the Karrington Commons for three years and finally Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Eldora was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary. In her younger years she went bowling weekly. She loved playing bingo and shopping and did her tatting of doilies until her death. She loved to travel and go to family reunions. She visited Hawaii, Florida, most states in the West, Ohio and Michigan and she especially enjoyed Las Vegas.
Eldora will be lovingly missed by her family and friends that she enjoyed so much. Her smile and wit touched many lives.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Jewell Doan, McKenzie, and Lois and Carl Laemmle, Bismarck; four grandchildren, John Doan, Wichita Falls, Texas [Wichita, KS], Jerry and Renae Doan, McKenzie, Russell Laemmle, Junction City, Kan., and Carla and Mark Gartner, Bismarck; 15 great-grandchildren, Anastasia Doan, Angela (Doan) Culver [Craver], Tiffany Doan, Shanda Doan, Jeremy Doan, Jay Doan, Jayce Doan, Trish (Laemmle) Thome, Jessica (Laemmle) Budinas, Pamela Laemmle, Lisa Laemmle, Kayla Gartner, Bethany Gartner, Markee Gartner and Jacob Gartner; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; her parents; five brothers, Norman, Kenney, Orin, Dennis and Harvey; six sisters, Ora, Bernice, Hazel, Myrtle and a set of twins; and one grandson, Lynn Laemmle.
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26 January 1948
The Bismarck Tribune
MR. AND MRS. LEWIS PETERSON MARK SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Friends and relatives gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Peterson, rural Bismarck, to celebrate the couple's 25h wedding anniversary.
Preceding a 5 p. m. dinner, an informal afternoon was spent playing cards. Covers were laid for 32 guests at the dinner and a three-tiered wedding cake, baked by Mrs. William Gierke, decorated the table. The cake was topped by a miniature bride and bridegroom and the numerals, 25, in frosting also trimmed the cake.
The dinner was prepared by Mmes. Frank Stitzer, William Gierke, R. C. Roberts, and T. D. Sullivan. Miss Lois Peterson, 305 Third St., a daughter of the honored couple, and Mrs. Robert Beyers served.
For the occasion the silver anniversary bride was attired in a black dress trimmed with gold sequins. Her accessories also were in black.
At a mock wedding following the dinner Jack Sullivan was the bride; Mrs. Robert Beyers, bridegroom; Miss Virginia Lesher, best man; and Theodore Mulhouser, bridesmaid. A nephew of the Petersons, Dean Peterson, was flower girl and Miss Patricia Sullivan carried the rings. The bride was given in marriage by her father, who was portrayed by Miss Peterson. William Gierke served as officiant.
Gifts were received by Mr. and Mrs. Peterson from the guests. Serving of refreshments concluded the celebration.
The marriage of Miss Eldora Dokken, Thunderhawk, S. D., to Lewis Peterson took place at McIntosh, S. D. on Jan. 27, 1923. They have resided on their farm in rural Bismarck since their marriage. In addition to their daughter Lois, they have one daughter, Mr. J. W. Doan, Jr., Bismarck who is vacationing with her husband and son in Sacramento, Calif.
Other immediate relatives present at the observance were Mr. Peterson's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson and family, 1513 Bowen Ave. Out-of-town guests were Walter Siegel, Theodore Mulhouser and Carl Laemmle, all of Mandan.
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The Bismarck Tribune, 07 Oct 2001, Sunday
ELDORA PETERSON
NEW SALEM--Eldora Peterson, 99, Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, died Oct. 5, 2001 at the manor. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. MDT Monday at Elm Crest Manor, New Salem, from 2 to 9 p.m. Monday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, and for one hour before services at the church.
Eldora was born Oct. 17, 1901, in Worth County, Iowa, near Kenseth. She was the oldest child of 12 born to Halvor and Christie (Tangen) Dokken. In 1910 Eldora and her family moved to a farm north of Thunder Hawk, S. D. She attended rural school through the seventh grade and then worked for neighbors on their farms.
On Jan. 27, 1923, Eldora married Lewis Peterson and they moved to Bismarck to live on the homestead of Lewis' grandfather in Apple Creek Township. Lewis died Jan. 2, 1961. In 1963, Eldora moved to Bismarck. She babysat and cared for the elderly in their homes. She lived at the Patterson Place for seven years, and the Karrington Commons for three years and finally Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Eldora was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Bismarck Eagles Auxiliary. In her younger years she went bowling weekly. She loved playing bingo and shopping and did her tatting of doilies until her death. She loved to travel and go to family reunions. She visited Hawaii, Florida, most states in the West, Ohio and Michigan and she especially enjoyed Las Vegas.
Eldora will be lovingly missed by her family and friends that she enjoyed so much. Her smile and wit touched many lives.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Jewell Doan, McKenzie, and Lois and Carl Laemmle, Bismarck; four grandchildren, John Doan, Wichita Falls, Texas [Wichita, KS], Jerry and Renae Doan, McKenzie, Russell Laemmle, Junction City, Kan., and Carla and Mark Gartner, Bismarck; 15 great-grandchildren, Anastasia Doan, Angela (Doan) Culver [Craver], Tiffany Doan, Shanda Doan, Jeremy Doan, Jay Doan, Jayce Doan, Trish (Laemmle) Thome, Jessica (Laemmle) Budinas, Pamela Laemmle, Lisa Laemmle, Kayla Gartner, Bethany Gartner, Markee Gartner and Jacob Gartner; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; her parents; five brothers, Norman, Kenney, Orin, Dennis and Harvey; six sisters, Ora, Bernice, Hazel, Myrtle and a set of twins; and one grandson, Lynn Laemmle.
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Ora Gelice Dokken Ellison
1904–1978
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Norman Therene Dokken
1906–1992
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Kenneth Alvin Dokken
1908–1991
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Oren Julius "Doc" Dokken
1910–1975
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Hazel Clarabelle Dokken
1912–1917
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Dennis Virgil Dokken
1914–1988
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Fern Bernice "Bernice" Dokken Fitzgerald
1916–1991
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Harvey Clair "Cuz" Dokken
1919–1967
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Robert Dokken
1920–1920
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Ruben Dokken
1920–1920
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Myrtle Lila Dokken
1923–1923
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