The death of Fred Fredrickson of Schimmerhorn Valley removed one of the few remaining pioneer citizens of that community. A native of Norway and being among the immigrants to this county in the early 70’s, he experienced the hardships of the pioneer days which we of this modern age are convinced had a tendency to develop sturdy men and women. To those who knew Mr. Fredrickson it is evident that as a youth he adopted a philosophy of life which he followed assiduously: Refrain from discussing the faults of others; buy nothing one can not afford; keep out of debt; if a promise is made, keep it; and to create wealth, exert honest endeavor. If Mrs. Fredrickson could not speak a good word for a person, he kept silent; he was frugal but he gave his family all the necessities of life and as many of the luxuries as he could afford; he was one who avoided debts; his word was dependable and through his industry, assisted by a dutiful wife and worthy children, he built a modern farm home and had accumulated other wealth before death called him from his family circle. No acquaintance would hesitate to say that his was a successful life, and one that was guided by a strict moral code.
Mr. Fredrickson was born in Sondfjord, Norway, December 12, 1861, a son of Gunder Fredrickson Hjelmeland and Oline Fauske. The family came to America in 1870, and arrived in Big Slough, Jackson county, on July 4th of that year. Fred grew to maturity in that community and when a young man he went west.
He was employed in Missoula, Montana, and it was there that he was united in marriage to Miss Selma Simonsen, who also had lived in the Pigeon Valley, December 31, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson established a home in Missoula and remained there until the following year when they returned home and assumed the management of his father’s farm, which is now owned by John Gilbertson of Schimmerhorn Valley. Two years later Fred and his wife bought eighty acres of land near his father’s farm where he lived until death took him from earthly toil. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson:
1. Ernest Perry of Northfield and
2. George Orlando and
3. Hazel L., at home.
He is survived by his widow, three children, one granddaughter, Eunice Fredrickson and two sisters, Mmes. Petrina and Mary Stendal of the state of Washington.
His parents and five brothers preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Mr. Erickson was blessed with a rugged constitution and good health. During the past winter he suffered a sick spell, but his ailment was not considered serious. He recovered rapidly and apparently was in good health until May 15, when he was taken suddenly ill. A physician was called who advised hospital treatment and he was brought to the Whitehall Community Hospital where it was found that he had peritonitis. His suffering was alleviated as much as possible but he died Friday evening, May 17, at seven o’clock.
Funeral services, which were held May 21 at the home and the Lutheran church in Pigeon Falls, were largely attended. The Revs. A.J. and H.A. Oerke conducted the last rites and paid tribute to the deceased, who long had been a faithful member of the congregation. Undertaker E. A. Sletteland was in charge of arrangements. Burial took place in the U.L. church cemetery.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - June 6, 1935
Mr. Fredrickson was born in Sondfjord, Norway, December 12, 1861, a son of Gunder Fredrickson Hjelmeland and Oline Fauske. The family came to America in 1870, and arrived in Big Slough, Jackson county, on July 4th of that year. Fred grew to maturity in that community and when a young man he went west.
He was employed in Missoula, Montana, and it was there that he was united in marriage to Miss Selma Simonsen, who also had lived in the Pigeon Valley, December 31, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson established a home in Missoula and remained there until the following year when they returned home and assumed the management of his father’s farm, which is now owned by John Gilbertson of Schimmerhorn Valley. Two years later Fred and his wife bought eighty acres of land near his father’s farm where he lived until death took him from earthly toil. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson:
1. Ernest Perry of Northfield and
2. George Orlando and
3. Hazel L., at home.
He is survived by his widow, three children, one granddaughter, Eunice Fredrickson and two sisters, Mmes. Petrina and Mary Stendal of the state of Washington.
His parents and five brothers preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Mr. Erickson was blessed with a rugged constitution and good health. During the past winter he suffered a sick spell, but his ailment was not considered serious. He recovered rapidly and apparently was in good health until May 15, when he was taken suddenly ill. A physician was called who advised hospital treatment and he was brought to the Whitehall Community Hospital where it was found that he had peritonitis. His suffering was alleviated as much as possible but he died Friday evening, May 17, at seven o’clock.
Funeral services, which were held May 21 at the home and the Lutheran church in Pigeon Falls, were largely attended. The Revs. A.J. and H.A. Oerke conducted the last rites and paid tribute to the deceased, who long had been a faithful member of the congregation. Undertaker E. A. Sletteland was in charge of arrangements. Burial took place in the U.L. church cemetery.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - June 6, 1935
The death of Fred Fredrickson of Schimmerhorn Valley removed one of the few remaining pioneer citizens of that community. A native of Norway and being among the immigrants to this county in the early 70’s, he experienced the hardships of the pioneer days which we of this modern age are convinced had a tendency to develop sturdy men and women. To those who knew Mr. Fredrickson it is evident that as a youth he adopted a philosophy of life which he followed assiduously: Refrain from discussing the faults of others; buy nothing one can not afford; keep out of debt; if a promise is made, keep it; and to create wealth, exert honest endeavor. If Mrs. Fredrickson could not speak a good word for a person, he kept silent; he was frugal but he gave his family all the necessities of life and as many of the luxuries as he could afford; he was one who avoided debts; his word was dependable and through his industry, assisted by a dutiful wife and worthy children, he built a modern farm home and had accumulated other wealth before death called him from his family circle. No acquaintance would hesitate to say that his was a successful life, and one that was guided by a strict moral code.
Mr. Fredrickson was born in Sondfjord, Norway, December 12, 1861, a son of Gunder Fredrickson Hjelmeland and Oline Fauske. The family came to America in 1870, and arrived in Big Slough, Jackson county, on July 4th of that year. Fred grew to maturity in that community and when a young man he went west.
He was employed in Missoula, Montana, and it was there that he was united in marriage to Miss Selma Simonsen, who also had lived in the Pigeon Valley, December 31, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson established a home in Missoula and remained there until the following year when they returned home and assumed the management of his father’s farm, which is now owned by John Gilbertson of Schimmerhorn Valley. Two years later Fred and his wife bought eighty acres of land near his father’s farm where he lived until death took him from earthly toil. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson:
1. Ernest Perry of Northfield and
2. George Orlando and
3. Hazel L., at home.
He is survived by his widow, three children, one granddaughter, Eunice Fredrickson and two sisters, Mmes. Petrina and Mary Stendal of the state of Washington.
His parents and five brothers preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Mr. Erickson was blessed with a rugged constitution and good health. During the past winter he suffered a sick spell, but his ailment was not considered serious. He recovered rapidly and apparently was in good health until May 15, when he was taken suddenly ill. A physician was called who advised hospital treatment and he was brought to the Whitehall Community Hospital where it was found that he had peritonitis. His suffering was alleviated as much as possible but he died Friday evening, May 17, at seven o’clock.
Funeral services, which were held May 21 at the home and the Lutheran church in Pigeon Falls, were largely attended. The Revs. A.J. and H.A. Oerke conducted the last rites and paid tribute to the deceased, who long had been a faithful member of the congregation. Undertaker E. A. Sletteland was in charge of arrangements. Burial took place in the U.L. church cemetery.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - June 6, 1935
Mr. Fredrickson was born in Sondfjord, Norway, December 12, 1861, a son of Gunder Fredrickson Hjelmeland and Oline Fauske. The family came to America in 1870, and arrived in Big Slough, Jackson county, on July 4th of that year. Fred grew to maturity in that community and when a young man he went west.
He was employed in Missoula, Montana, and it was there that he was united in marriage to Miss Selma Simonsen, who also had lived in the Pigeon Valley, December 31, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson established a home in Missoula and remained there until the following year when they returned home and assumed the management of his father’s farm, which is now owned by John Gilbertson of Schimmerhorn Valley. Two years later Fred and his wife bought eighty acres of land near his father’s farm where he lived until death took him from earthly toil. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson:
1. Ernest Perry of Northfield and
2. George Orlando and
3. Hazel L., at home.
He is survived by his widow, three children, one granddaughter, Eunice Fredrickson and two sisters, Mmes. Petrina and Mary Stendal of the state of Washington.
His parents and five brothers preceded him in death. Throughout his life, Mr. Erickson was blessed with a rugged constitution and good health. During the past winter he suffered a sick spell, but his ailment was not considered serious. He recovered rapidly and apparently was in good health until May 15, when he was taken suddenly ill. A physician was called who advised hospital treatment and he was brought to the Whitehall Community Hospital where it was found that he had peritonitis. His suffering was alleviated as much as possible but he died Friday evening, May 17, at seven o’clock.
Funeral services, which were held May 21 at the home and the Lutheran church in Pigeon Falls, were largely attended. The Revs. A.J. and H.A. Oerke conducted the last rites and paid tribute to the deceased, who long had been a faithful member of the congregation. Undertaker E. A. Sletteland was in charge of arrangements. Burial took place in the U.L. church cemetery.
THE WHITEHALL TIMES - June 6, 1935
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