Colbein Paulson Viland (1847-1928)

VILAND, TOFT, JOHNSON, HALGERSON, BELL, MILLAGE, HELGERSEN, BELL, MASKER

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 12/13/2023 at 16:02:07

From The McCook Tribune (McCook, Nebraska) September 14, 1928 (page 2)

DEATH OF OLD TIME RESIDENT OF COUNTY

C. P. Viland Funeral Held at Lutheran Church Last Tuesday

Colbein P. Viland, a resident of Lincoln county for many years, died last Thursday morning, August 30. Although he had not been in the best of health for three or four years, it was a shock to his many relatives and friends to hear of his death.

Obituary.
Colbein Viland was born in Olen, Fjelbergs Prestejaeld, Norway, October 12, 1847, and died August 30, 1928.

In 1866 he came with his parents to America and settled in central Iowa.

He was married to Karine Toft on April 16, 1873.

To this union seven children were born, five girls and two boys. His wife died in 1909, and in the following year he was married to Ida Toft, who survives him now, besides four of his children: Edward of St. Paul, Minn.; Andrew of Seattle, Wash.; Carrie Johnson of Puyallup, Wash.; and Tilla Halgersen of Canton. Also four grand children: Mrs. Truman Bell, Edith Millage, Evelyn and Sylvia Helgersen and one great grandchild, Dorothy Bell of Centon. Two brothers and one sister also survive him: Wier Viland of Slater, Iowa; Rasmus Viland of Hayward, Minn., and Anna Masker of Denver, Colo.

Three of his children died some time ago: Anna, when 12 years old; Bertha, 20 years old; and Sarah Millage about nine years ago.

Mr. Viland was in the implement business in Sheldahl, Iowa, for a number of years, and held township, city and school offices. He later sold him implement business and moved to near McCook, Neb., in the year 1885, where he proved up on a homestead and timber claim. He disposed of this land in Nebraska and came to Canton in the year 1898 and took up work in the Orphans Home at Beloit.

He farmed near Canton for a number of years until his health failed and had to give it up.

He was a member of the Lutheran church from the time he came to Lincoln county thirty years ago.

He was a kind and loving husband and father; he enjoyed a reputation without blemish; his character was strong and noble. As a christian he was sincere and true, Before the Lord he walked humbly. Before men, his conduct was honorable and deserving of the respect of all. He carried poverty with dignity; he bore sickness with patience; he met suffering and troubles without murmuring, became old beautifully.

He died peacefully, and with a smile, he resigned himself, into the hands of the Lord of life and death. His memory is a lasting blessing.

A very impressive service was conducted by Rev. Edward Nervig in the Lutheran church. Miss Marjorie Hvattum sang, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," accompanied by Miss Norma Hanson. P. A. Sorum sang, "I Am a Pilgrim," accompanied by Miss Palma Anderson. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock from the house and 2:30 at the church.

Burial was made in the family lot in the Beloit cemetery.--Farmer Leader, Canton, S. D.

Early settlers will remember the deceased. C. P. Viland was an early-day settler in the Quick neighborhood, Frontier county, and McCook was his trading point.

The family moved from this state and section about 30 year ago.

The son Andrew Viland of Seattle, Wash., who attended the funeral of his father, spent yesterday in the city. It was the first time he had seen McCook since their removal about 30 years ago, and he had some difficulty in finding early-day landmarks and familiar faces.