Gary Herbert Tollefsen

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• Minneord / Nekrolog: Gary Herbert Tollefsen JUNE 21, 1935 – FEBRUARY 14, 2023 Gary H. Tollefsen died February 14th, 2023, at the age of 87. Gary Tollefsen, better known as Mr. T to most, especially his students, was a husband, father, grandfather, professional musician, trumpet player, and music teacher Gary was born and reared in Spokane, graduated from West Valley H. S. He was discovered by Rafael Mendez who gave Gary private lessons and he recorded a trumpet duet with Gary, who was only 15 years old at the time. He later, attended EWU, was accepted into the US air force band, and married his high school sweetheart, Sandy. Gary taught music/band and baton twirling at schools in Lincoln County and Grand Coulee, and gave private lessons throughout eastern and western Wash. over his lifetime until the last few months before his passing. Many of his students moved on to wonderful careers of their own in music orchestras, bands, as solo performers, and in other music professions. Gary and Sandy enjoyed 59 years of marriage, had six children, and four grandchildren. Sadly, they lost two children, Scott, at 10 weeks old, and Larry, at 27 years old. Gary had to live his last few years without the love of his life, Sandy, as she passed in 2017. Gary is survived by four of his children; Kent, Bob, Paula, and Stan, and four grandchildren; Brandon, Brian, Julian, and Violet. See http://www.stratefuneral.com for future announcement of memorial. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may also be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for Gary's family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Wash. is caring for his family.
• Folketelling: 1940, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Folketelling: 1950, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA

Gary giftet seg med Sandra Diane Nerbun 14 Des 1957, Dishman, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Sandra ble født 29 Des 1937 , Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA; døde 30 Jun 2017, Washington, USA; ble begravet , Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, Lincoln County, Washington, USA. [Gruppeskjema] [Familiediagram]

1. Scott Tollefsen ble født Ca 1958; døde Ca 1958.
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3. Lawrence Scott Tollefsen ble født 29 Jun 1960; døde 30 Apr 1988, King County, Washington, USA.
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• Folketelling: 1920, North Park, King County, Washington, USA; Fourteenth Census of the Unites States: 1920-Population North Park, King County, Washington State Place of Abode: 8611 Ashworth Street Name: Stanley Tollefsen Relation to Head: Grandson Tenure. Home owned or rented: Owned, mortgaged Personal Description - Sex: Male - Color or race: White - Age at last birthday: 6 - Marital status: Single Citizenship - Year of immigration to the United States: 1915 - Naturalized or alien: Alien - If Naturalized, year of naturalization: - Education - Attended school any time since Sept. 1, 1919: Yes Place of Birth: Canada Mother tongue: English Father - Place of birth: Norway - Mother tongue: Norwegian Mother - Place of birth: Norway - Mother tongue: Norwegian Whether able to speak English: Yes Occupation: None Family in same household: 1) Joel Monson, 51 (Head) 2) Hannah Monson, 46 (Wife) 3) Ruth Tollefsen, 26 (Daughter) 4) Margurite Monson, 19 (Daugher) 5) Ludwig Tollefsen, 32 (Son-in-law) 6) Stanley Tollefsen, 6 (Grandson)
• Folketelling: 1930, Opportunity, Spokane County, Washington, USA; Fifteenth Census of The United States: 1930 Opportunity Township, Spokane County, Washington Name: Stanley H. Tollefsen Relation to head of family: Son Home Data - Place of Abode: Wilson Ave - Home owned or rented: Owned - Value of home if owned, or monthly rental if rented: $10000 - Radio set: Yes - Does this family live on a farm? Yes Personal Description - Sex: Male - Color or race: White - Age at last birthday: 17 - Marital condition: Single Education - Attended school or college any time since Sept. 1, 1929: Yes - Whether able to read and write: Yes Place of Birth - Person: Canada English - Father: Norway - Mother: Sweden Language spoken in home before comin to the United States: English Citizenship - Year of immigration to the United Satates: 1915 - Naturalization: Naturalized - Whether able to speak English: Yes Occupation: None Family in same household: 1) Ludwig Tollefsen, 42 (Head) 2) Hilda Tollefsen (Wife) 3) Stanley H. Tollefsen (Son) 4) Gordon C. Tollefsen (Son) 5) Margaret J. Tollefsen (Daughter)
• Folketelling: 1940, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Folketelling: 1950, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Minneord / Nekrolog: 8 Jul 1992

Stanley giftet seg med Nina Helen Schneider 24 Sep 1934, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. Nina ble født 14 Jun 1918 , Chewelah, Stevens County, Washington, USA; døde 2 Aug 1997, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA. [Gruppeskjema] [Familiediagram]

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• Folketelling: 1940, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Folketelling: 1950, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
• Minneord / Nekrolog: 8 Aug 1997, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA

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• Folketelling: 1900, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01037250003256 Sivilstand: Ugift Yrke: Søn Fødselsdato: 1887 Fødested: Egersund ladested*
• Passasjerliste : 24 Sep 1905, New York City, New York, USA
• Declaration of Intention (Naturalization Service USA): 1 Des 1916, Waschington, USA
• Draft Registration WW1: 2 Jul 1917, Coulee City, Grant County, Washington, USA
• Folketelling: 1920, North Park, King County, Washington, USA; Fourteenth Census of the Unites States: 1920-Population North Park, King County, Washington State Place of Abode: 8611 Ashworth Street Name: Ludwig Tollefsen Relation to Head: Son-in-law Tenure. Home owned or rented: Owned, mortgaged Personal Description - Sex: Male - Color or race: White - Age at last birthday: 32 - Marital status: Married Citizenship - Year of immigration to the United States: 1905 - Naturalized or alien: Pa - If Naturalized, year of naturalization: - Education - Attended school any time since Sept. 1, 1919: - - Whether able to read:Yes - Whether able to write: Yes Place of Birth: Norway Mother tongue: Norwegian Father - Place of birth: Norway - Mother tongue: Norwegian Mother - Place of birth: Norway - Mother tongue: Norwegian Whether able to speak English: Yes Occupation: Carpenter Employer, salary or wage worker, or working on own accord: House Family in same household: 1) Joel Monson, 51 (Head) 2) Hannah Monson, 46 (Wife) 3) Ruth Tollefsen, 26 (Daughter) 4) Margurite Monson, 19 (Daugher) 5) Ludwig Tollefsen, 32 (Son-in-law) 6) Stanley Tollefsen, 6 (Grandson)
• Declaration of Intention (Naturalization Service USA): 19 Aug 1922, Washington, USA
• Folketelling: 1930, Opportunity, Spokane County, Washington, USA; Fifteenth Census of The United States: 1930 Opportunity Township, Spokane County, Washington Name: Ludwig Tollefsen Relation to head of family: Head Home Data - Place of Abode: Wilson Ave - Home owned or rented: Owned - Value of home if owned, or monthly rental if rented: $10000 - Radio set: Yes - Does this family live on a farm? Yes Personal Description - Sex: Male - Color or race: White - Age at last birthday: 42 - Marital condition: Married - Age at first marriage: 24 Education - Attended school or college any time since Sept. 1, 1929: No - Whether able to read and write: Yes Place of Birth - Person: Norway - Father: Norway - Mother: Norway Language spoken in home before comin to the United States: Norwegian Citizenship - Year of immigration to the United Satates: 1915 - Naturalization: Naturalized - Whether able to speak English: Yes Occupation: Contractor, House building Employment - Whether actually at work yesterday: Yes Veterans - Whether a veteran of U.S. military or naval forces: No Family in same household: 1) Ludwig Tollefsen, 42 (Head) 2) Hilda Tollefsen (Wife) 3) Stanley H. Tollefsen (Son) 4) Gordon C. Tollefsen (Son) 5) Margaret J. Tollefsen (Daughter)
• Minneord / Nekrolog: 7 Des 1951, Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA

Ludvig giftet seg med Blanche Halvorsen 27 Nov 1912, King County, Washington, USA. Blanche ble født 1890; døde 6 Mar 1915, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. [Gruppeskjema] [Familiediagram]

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• Folketelling: 1865, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01038195001403 Sivilstand: ugift Yrke: Potteriarb.
• Folketelling: 1875, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01052232001349 Sivilstand: gift Yrke: Glaserer ved Fayance Fabrik
• Folketelling: 1885, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01053288001567 Yrke: Arbeider ved Fayansefabriken Fødselsdato: 1846 Fødested: Ekersund

Tønnes giftet seg med Elisabeth Christine Larsdatter 21 Nov 1875, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway. Elisabeth ble født 10 Sep 1849 , Hægdal, Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway; ble døpt 23 Sep 1849 , Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway; døde 7 Mar 1905, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; ble begravet 13 Mar 1905, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway. [Gruppeskjema] [Familiediagram]

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• Folketelling: 1885, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01053288001568 Yrke: Hustru, Konen Fødselsdato: 1847 Fødested: Soggendal
• Folketelling: 1900, Egersund, Rogaland, Norway; https://www.digitalarkivet.no/census/person/pf01037250003253 Sivilstand: Enke Yrke: Forsørget af Fattigvæsenet Fødselsdato: 1847 Fødested: Soggendal Sta