Thovson, Thov 1843 - 1926

THOVSON, THOVESON, GULLEKSON

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Date: 7/25/2015 at 14:55:56

Elkader Register, Thur., 11 Feb. 1926. Presented as published.

Thov Thovson (Kjosa) passed away at his home in Farmersburg, Iowa February 5, 1926 at 8 p.m., at the age of eighty-two years, eleven months and eleven days.

He was born in Opdal Hummedal, Norway, February 24, 1843 At the age of twenty-six, he left his native country and came to America and established his home in Wagner township, Clayton county, Iowa, where he purchased a farm and continued his activities as a successful farmer until two years ago, at which time he rented his farm and moved to Farmersburg.

He was united in marriage with Gunnill Gullekson, December 12, 1872. To this union was born five children, Thov, Ole, Lena, Gilbert and Theodor. Gilbert is the only one of the five children to survive his father and he always remained at home to care for his aged parents. Thove died at his home in Marion township in the year 1921. Ole died at his home in Valley City, North Dakota in the year 1923. Lena died at home on the farm in Wagner township in the year 1902 and Theodor died in infancy He is also survived by two brothers, Halvor of Wagned township and Kundt of Norway Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him.

Thov Thovson was a good neighbor, he was always ready and willing to extend a helping hand to a neighbor when in need of help He was a hard worker and kept it up until two years ago when his health a nd strength gradually failed He was confined to the bed since January 4, 1926

The Funeral services were held Monday afternoon. Mrs. Ole Thovson from Valley City, North Dakota, was the only relative present at the funeral from a far distance. He was laid to rest in the Norway church cemetery, Rev. Tysdal officiating.

CARD OF THANKS:

We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father, to the church choir and Mrs. Tysdal for the beautiful songs, and to all those who sent the beautiful floral offerings -

Mrs. Gunnel Thovson and Gilbert.

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Thove Thoveson 1843 - 1926 and Gunild Thoveson 1847 - 1927 are buried in Norway Cemetery.

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