Claude E. Bjorson (March 4, 1927- March 12, 2010)
Husband of Genevieve Canady, daughter of Viola Strickert Canady, daughter of Johann Carl Strickert, Son of Friedrich Strickert and Wilhelmina Giermann, son of Johann Strickert and Christina Feuerhak
Claude E. Bjorson
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Claude E. Bjorson, 83, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, in Grand Coulee. He was born March 4, 1927, in Wessington Springs, S.D., to Emil and Rachel Bjorson. He lived in Vinton, Iowa, until moving to Washington in 1938, first to Nespelem then on to Grand Coulee where h e lived until the famiy lost their home to fire and moved to Electric City. An avid hunter and fisherman, Claude went to work at Grand Coulee Dam before going to work for Grant County Road District 1 as a heavy equipment operator, from which he retired as a foreman.
On January 13, 1949, Claude married Genevieve Viola Canady in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
He is predeceased by his beloved Genevieve in 1991. Survived by sons: Gary (Sharon) Bjorson and Dale (Robin) Bjorson; daughters: Peggy (Robert) Stout and Judy (Bruce) Geer; 10 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; brother Carl Grover; sisters: Florence Stroup, Ruth Holter, Helen Walseth and Sharon Grover.
Graveside services will be held for Claude on Friday, March 19, at Spring Canyon Cemetery of Grand Coulee. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is assisting Claude's family.
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Spouse:
Genevieve V. Canady Bjorson (1932 - 1991)*
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Burial:
Spring Canyon Cemetery
Lincoln County
Washington, USA |
Created by: Max Turpin
Record added: Mar 19, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 49919644 |
