Halvorsen, William 1889 - 1970

HALVORSE, KELLY

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 11/11/2011 at 14:21:59

William Halvorsen departed this life last Tuesday morning, September 15,1970, at the Mapes Nursing Home in Hawarden, following an illness of long duration. He was 81 years of age.

Olof William Halvorsen was born in Union County, South Dakota, March 16, 1889. A few weeks later on May 5,1889, he was baptized at Union Creek Church by Pastor L. E. Sjolinder. During boyhood he attended the Garland School and when he was 14 years of age he was confirmed in Union Creek Church by Pastor Olof Wallin. The date was September 23,1903.

During World War I, Mr. Halvorsen served his country in the armed forces in France. Since his discharge from the service, he has been an active member both of the American Legion and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On February 8, 1921, Miss Mattie Kelly became his bride at a wedding in Sioux City. While they were living in Casper, Wyoming, she died August 17, 1945.

Mr. Halvorsen lived most of his life. in this area. For short periods of time he made his home in Casper, Wyoming, Sioux City, Iowa and since 1959 in Chatsworth, Iowa. Late in 1968, he became a patient the Veterans’ Hospital in Sioux Falls. He continued there until November, 1969, when he became a resident; of the Mapes Nursing Home in Hawarden, Iowa.

He was affectionately known by his many friends as simply "BUI." He had a warm and friendly personality which endeared him to young and old alike.

Those who survive to mourn his departure include: his daughter, Angle Chatfield of Santa Monica, California; his stepdaughter, Izetta Lamoureux of Casper, Wyoming; his brother, Fred of Knoxville, Iowa; his three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Jacobs of Akron, Mrs. Mae Aalfs of Humboldt, South Dakota and Mrs. Mabel Lewison of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

Peace be to his memory!

Akron Register Tribune
Thursday, September 24, 1970
Akron, Iowa