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Mathias JACOBSEN, following an illness of 5 weeks passed away at his farm home near Gardnerville early last Friday morning. First taken ill with spinal meningitis, pneumonia developed but the latter was completely checked. Despite all that could be done by medical science he gradually grew weaker and it was only through his remarkable physical strength and strong constitution that he was enabled to combat the disease for so many weeks.
"Born in Denmark nearly 72 years ago, he came to this country when he was a young man. Soon after his arrival in Carson Valley he was attracted to the mining activity at he then flourishing camp of Bodi (sic) and located there. He followed mining for two years and then returned to the valley, ---- a farm and made his home here for nearly half a century.""Soon after taking up his residence in this valley he became interested in community affairs. His name is closely linked with every worthwhile community advancement in the past 50 years. He was one of the organizers of the old Valhalla Society, had taken a keen interest in politics and served as a member of the county Republican Central Committee for many years. In 1903, he was elected as a member of the assembly and served in the legislature for two terms with credit to himself and the county he represented."
"At the time of the big fire 24 years ago, when the entire business block of Gardnerville was destroyed, he was owner of what was called the Valhalla Hall. At that time there was consideration as to the future of the town, but Mr. JACOBSEN showed faith in the community and was the first to start to rebuild.""When the matter of establishing a county high school was first started, the movement found staunch support from Mr. JACOBSEN. Many obstacles were placed in the way of the proposed school and Mr. JACOBSEN was untiring in his efforts in helping the advancement of education and the splendid school we have here today was made possible by the work of men like Mr. JACOBSEN."
"He was a community builder, but a quiet worker and once a project was completed, he was satisfied to have someone else take the glory for he never sought to be in the limelight.""He was a member of the Gardnerville Lodge No. 26 I.O.O.F., and had held membership in that organization for over 30 years. He was a past noble Grandmaster and had received all the honors that could be put upon him by the subordinate lodge. He was also a member of Krugerlodge of Society Daria and women's auxiliary, and the Carson Valley Lodge Free and Accepted Masons."
"The funeral was held Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. Past Grandmaster HENDERSON officiating, who was assisted by Reverend JAMES, pastor of the Methodist Church. The Scottish Rite Choir of Reno was present and participated in the Masonic service.""Mathias JACOBSEN was one of the best known and highly respected citizens of this community and his funeral was largely attended by friends from various parts of Western Nevada. Flowers and floral pieces were in profusion testifying to the esteem of this foremost citizen."
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. (Christianna) Jennie JACOBSEN, two sons, Halvor and Lawrence, 3 daughters Mrs. Sofenia READING of Wellington, Mrs. Clara ANDREWS of Reno, Mrs. Jennie LARSEN of Burlingame, California; a brother Peter JACOBSEN of Gardnerville, a sister Mrs. Marie ANDERSEN of Oregon and the following nine grandchildren; Lawrence STODDARD, and Chester JACOBSEN, Stanley and Zelma PAYTON; Maxine, Gould and Rhoda JACOBSEN of Gardnerville; George and Jane READING of Wellington; Adlar Jr. and Bobby LARSEN of Burlingame.Card of Thanks (same newspaper edition)
We wish to express our
heartfelt gratitude to the many kind friends and neighbors who so willingly
gave assistance during the illness and after the death of our beloved
husband and father. We also desire to thank all who sent the beautiful
flowers and floral pieces.
NOTE: There are eighteen JACOBSENs buried in the Garden Cemetery in Gardnerville, Nevada. You can see them online at: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nv/douglas/cemetery/garden.txt
Oscar Aaron JAMES, known to his many friends as "O.A.", died after a long illness on Wednesday, August 18, in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.
James and his wife, Ann, moved to Southern Nevada from their home in Tennessee in 1960, when he accepted a job with Bonanza Airlines as a graduate of National Airlines School in Kansas City. He was employed by Bonanza, which later became Air West and Hughes Airwest, for 18 years. The JAMES' moved to Overton in 1980, and resided here until 1997, when they returned to Bakewell, Tennessee, near Chattanooga. He was a member of the Dayton, Tennessee Lode #152, F&AM, and the Alhambra Shrine. He also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.He is survived by his wife, Ann WELCH JAMES; brother Bill JAMES, Dayton, Ohio; sisters, Louise DICKERSON, Dayton, Tennessee, and Reba JAMES, Las Vegas, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held in Soddy Daisy.
JEFFERSON: In this city, Tuesday, September 28, 1920, Joseph LuVerne JEFFERSON, son of B. R. JEFFERSON of this city, aged 34 years. The deceased was born at Rose Creek, Minnesota.
Vernon was formerly a resident of Las Vegas, but for several years he has been living with relatives in Illinois and Seattle, Wash. Recently he became ill while at Seattle, and his brother, R. D. JEFFERSON took him to Boise, Idaho. His father went to Boise and brought Vernon home to spend his last hours. The young man has since youth been troubled with an affection of the heart which has resulted in many spells of sickness, and his death brought him relief which he could not hope for on earth.The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the W. I. ROBERTS undertaking parlors and interment was made in Woodlawn Cemetery. A large number of friends atttended the services.
We express the deep sympathy of the community for the sorrowing father and brother in their bereavement. H. D. JEFFERSON, of Boise, another son of B. R. JEFFERSON, and brother of the deceased, arrived Thursday to attend the funeral.A celebration of life for Anita Ruth JENKINS, 63, who died July 10 in Pahrump, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Neptune Society chapel, 720 Buol Lane.
She was born Dec. 29, 1940 in Amarillo, Texas. She moved to Pahrump in 1995 coming from Las Vegas, where she had lived since 1987. A homemaker, she was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. Her husband Alton JENKINS of Pahrump; son Russell (Karen) JENKINS of Pahrump; daughter Linda WILSON of Pahrump; grandchildren Wesley WILSON, Brian JENKINS and Kristina JENKINS; brothers Billy Don BYBEE, Ronald BYBEE and Darrell BYBEE, all of Texas; and sisters Lee DAVIDSON and Dee HERNANDEZ, both of Texas, survive her.In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Nathan Adelson Hospice of Pahrump. Neptune Society of Nye County handled the arrangements.
"Deceased was a single man, between 30 and 32 years of age, and was born in the town of Remsen, Oneida County, New York; he has a father, two brothers and two sisters; his father is in comfortable circumstances; never knew of deceased aiding his parents in their support."
Fred Wayne JORDAN, age 69, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas
He was born November 29, 1934 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Fred and Hazel May HALL JORDAN. On July 10, 1982, he married Katherine Michele MASON in Carson City.He grew up in Los Angeles. His life's work in construction allowed him to live in Southern and Northern California. He retired to Overton 10 years ago. He loved to boat, fish on the ocean and lakes, desert race motorcycles, rock hound, team rope, show horses, and be in the outdoors with good friends. He had a great love for Civil War History and he was a free and accepted Mason of the Mermosa Beach Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Katie, of Overton; two sons Fred Ray (Michelle) of Lusby, Maryland, and Danny W. (Elizabeth) of Pollock Pines, Calif.; two daughters, Sharon M. GOODWIN of Pollock Pines, and Karen M. FARNSWORTH of Dublin, Calif.; one stepson, G. Brian (Melissa) of Barstow, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one brother, John W. of Shingle Springs, Calif.Private family services were held with arrangements under the direction of MOapa Valley Mortuary.
JOSEPH, Richard – born 04/04/1919, Baker, NV; died 09/25/2003, aged 84; contributed from Legacy & Memory of Jose Rivera Nieves [no obituary found at Heritage Hub].
Longtime resident of Carlin, Nevada. Born September 1, 1900 in Christianburg, Virginia.
Died July 22, 1957 in Elko, NV. Buried in Carlin.
Survivors: son, Lyle JUREY of Carlin, sister Mrs. Lucy (Ed) BOHNE of Carlin, brother J. O. TIBBS of Kentucky. Pall bearers:
Jim NETHERY, Clark PERRY, Joe KING, Clarence JONES, Jim MINOLA and Clarence HURD.
Born September 20, 1898 in Galena, Nevada, died February 10, 1956 in Carlin; burial in Carlin. Came to Carlin in 1924, occupation engineer of the City of Carlin Power Plant.
Survivors: wife, Ann of Carlin, son Lyle of Carlin, sister Mrs. Joe NELSON of Salt Lake City, Utah, brothers Joe JUREY of Sparks, Nevada, William JUREY of Reno, Nevada, Bob JUREY of Battle Mountain, Nevada, uncle Bert PARSONS of Petaluma, CA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Elko and a member of Methodist Church, Battle Mountain, Nevada.