Lester Melvin HELGESON - 14 (1905)

This is a "place holder" picture of Melvin's brother, George.
Born: January-24-1905 Where: Kimball, Stearns, Minnesota
Marriage: June-6-1929 Where:
Died: March-2-1996 Where: Seattle, Washington
Medical History:
Education:
Family Information:

Spouse: Lois Frances HUNT - 170 (1907)

Father: Stanley Stengrim Helgeson - 7 (1853)
Mother: Nellie Aribelle Randall - 8 (1863)

Children: Sharon Hope HELGESON - 171 (1931)
Children: Judith Elsie HELGESON - 172 (1936)
Children: Carolyn Jo HELGESON - 173 (1944)

Siblings: Henry Stephen HELGESON - 12 (1878)
Siblings: Caroline C HELGESON - 242 (1880)
Siblings: Anna Barbara HELGESON - 9 (1881)
Siblings: Cora HELGESON (twin) - 272 (1884)
Siblings: John HELGESON (twin) - 274 (1884)
Siblings: Nettie Grace HELGESON (twin) - 11 (1886)
Siblings: Ettie Belle HELGESON (twin) - 10 (1886)
Siblings: George Stanley HELGESON - 2 (1892)
Siblings: Roy Christian HELGESON - 17 (1893)
Siblings: Raymond Arthur HELGESON - 16 (1895)
Siblings: Maymie HELGESON - 273 (1888)
Siblings: Nellie Juanita HELGESON - 15 (1898)
Siblings: Lulu Percy HELGESON - 13 (1901)

Paternal Grandfather :Helge Aslagen ASSELSON - 77 (1822)
Paternal Grandmother :Barbara (Barbo) Halversen D STEIMGRIMS - 78 (1826)
Maternal Grandfather :John Edward RANDALL - 79 (1836)
Maternal Grandmother:Caroline WAGNER - 80 (1835)

Notes:

The following has been taken from the back of the church "bulletin" that celebrated Mel's funeral: Born January 24, 1905 in Fairhaven Minnesota, Mel was the youngest of 14 children. In 1929 he married Lois Frances Hunt and they had 3 daughters. Mel worked in sales until he was 89. In his spare time he was an inventor and enjoyed gardening, fishing, golfing, car playing, bowling, and was a deacon in the church.

Mel was preceded in death by his daughter Judith Gardiner in 1979 and his wife of 54 years, Lois, in 1984. He is survived by his daughters Sharon and son-in-law Mel Suhr of Mukilteo, and Carolyn Helgeson of Bellevue, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mel's positive attitude and active participation in life influenced all who knew him. He will be remembered for is loving nature.

Mel died March 2, 1996, in Burien, Washington.

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