Nels Jensen (1894-1930)

JENSEN, JEPPSON, PASKIN

Posted By: Eileen Reed (email)
Date: 2/10/2024 at 13:06:42

March 18, 1894 --- January 31, 1930

NELS JENSEN KILLED IN FALL FROM SLED

The people of our city and community were greatly shocked last Friday when news arrived of the serious accident that befell Nels Jensen, 35, a farmer living north east of town.

Mr. Jenson had just purchased a Swiss bull calf of F. L. Pinder and was removing it in a sled to his farm nearby. Mr. Pinder road with him to the highway and had started back to the house when the accident happened. Mr. Jensen had fallen from the sled, striking on his head on the frozen ground and was rendered unconscious, passing away before medical attention could be given him.

Obituary

Nels Jensen, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Jensen was born on the 18th of March, 1894. He came to America in the spring of 1911, and died at Goldfield, Iowa, on January 31st, 1930, at the age of 35 years, 10 months and 18 days.

He united with the United Presbyterian Church of Goldfield, in April 1915.

On January 8th, 1919, be was united in marriage to Miss Susan Paskin. To this union four children were born. Evelyn, Mildred, Donald, and Leo, of Goldfield.

His aged father and his brother Julius are still living in Denmark. A sister, Mrs. Carrie Jeppson, of Barrington, Illinois; two cousins, Harold and Jensen, are in America. Besides numerous relatives and friends.

His wife, Susan Jensen, preceeded him in death on July 3rd, 1926.

The funeral services were at the United Presbyterian church, of Goldfield, in charge of his pastor, Rev. R. M. McCracken.

Not now, but in the coming years,
It may be in the better land,
We'll read the meaning of our tears,
And there, sometime, we'll understand.

We'll know why clouds instead of sun
Were over many a cherished plan;
Why song has ceased, when scarce begun;
'Tis there, sometime, we'll understand.

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Mrs. Lawrence Johnson of Renwick attended the funeral services of Nels Jensen, Monday.

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Mr. Harold Jensen of Racine, Wisconsin, arrived Sunday to attend the funeral services of his cousin, Nels Jensen.

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Card of Thanks

To all the friends and loved ones, who in the days of our trouble and sorrow, gave so freely and so lovingly of love and kindness. To you we give this token of our appreciation for what you have done and are doing. It is our regret that we cannot make a greater return for what has come to us from your love, but we surely thank you and our prayer is that the blessings of God may rest upon and guard and protect you and yours in the day of sorrow and trouble.

Sincerely yours,
Evelyn Jensen,
Mildred Jensen,
Donald Jensen,
Leo Jensen,
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Jeppson,
Harold Jensen,
Mrs. Jensen.

Goldfield Booster --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
February 6, 1930

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Goldfield Section

NELS JENSEN FATALLY HURT FRIDAY P.M.

Calf Jumping out of Bob Sled Box Took Jensen Out With Him, Fracturing His Skull.

The entire community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Nels Jensen on Friday afternoon. Mr. Jensen was hauling a calf home from Freeman Pinder's in a bob sled and the calf started to jump out and knocked Mr. Jensen out at the some time. Apparently it must have landed on his head, with its hoofs, as his skull was fractured. Harry Stevenson was near when the accident happened and took him to Pinder's. Dr. Bassinger was summoned and he said that there was nothing to do for him. It was decided to take him to Eagle Grove for an X-ray picture, but he died before they were able to get there.

The death of Mr. Jensen is especially sad as he leaves four orphan children, the oldest eleven years old. Mrs. Jensen died over three years ago. No arrangements for the care of the children been completed yet.

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Monday afternoon with Rev. R. M. McCracken in charge of the service. Burial was held at the Glenwood cemetery.

Obituary

On Monday afternoon, at 2 p. m. in the United Presbyterian church of Goldfield was held the last services in memory of Nels Jensen. The services were in charge of Mr. Jensen's pastor, Rev. R. M. McCracken.

Nels Jensen was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Jensen and was born on March 18, 1894, and died in Goldfield, Iowa, on Jan. 31, 1930, at the age of 35 years, 10 months and 18 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Paskin on Jan. 8, 1919. To this union four children were born, Evelyn, Mildred, Donald and Leo. One sister, Mrs. Carrie Jeppson is living at Barrington, Ill. His aged father and brother, Julius, are living in Denmark. He has two cousins in America, Harold and Jens Jensen, besides numerous relatives and friends. His wife, Susan Jensen, preceded him in death on July 3, 1926.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
February 6, 1930

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The matter of the adoption of the minor children of the late Nels Jensen of Goldfield was heard before the court on Friday. A large number of witnesses were present. At the conclusion of the evidence the court awarded Mildred, 8, to Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Clue; Evelyn, 9, temporarily to Mr. and Mrs. John Jeppson, Donald, 7, and Leo, 6, temporarily to Mr. and Mrs. Ole Carlson.

Eagle Grove Eagle --- Eagle Grove, Iowa
March 13, 1930