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Harold R Jorgensen

Male 1917 - 2012  (95 years)


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  1. 1.  Harold R Jorgensen was born on 5 Nov 1917 in Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Nov 2012 in Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 21 Nov 2012 in Curtis Cemetery, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA.

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    Harold Jorgensen
    Nov 5, 1917-Nov 16, 2012

    Harold Jorgensen, 95, of Curtis, passed away Nov. 16, 2012, at Linden Court in North Platte.Harold was born on Nov. 5, 1917, in Curtis, to Jorgen Peter and Anna (Jepsen) Jorgensen. Harold attended school in Curtis graduating from UNSA High School in 1936. Following high school Harold entered the U.S. Army, attending Officers Training School and then served his country from 1941-45 in WWII, earning a purple heart after he was wounded in combat. Following his service to his country as a 2nd Lieutenant he returned to the Curtis area where he farmed and ranched.
    Harold married Margaret Johnson on Aug. 1, 1942, at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.His family was the joy of his life, which was demonstrated through his deep and unconditional love. He was a loyal neighbor and friend. He looked at his farm and cattle as pleasure rather than work. He regularly took enjoyable drives through pastures and fields with family and neighborhood friends. He was an active member of the American Legion, Nebraska Beef Council, National Cattleman's Association, the Toastmasters Association and Lions club. He served on several boards including Curtis Co-op, Farm Bureau, Board of Education, the Board of Elections and the Curtis Telephone Co. Harold was also active in the young farmer veterans organization and 4-H, where he served as the leader for many years. He is survived by his son, Richard (Sharon) Jorgensen, of Curtis; his daughters, Ann Jeanette (Jim) Deidel, of North Platte, Gwen Nickerson, of Curtis, and Diane Walsh, of Cozad; grandsons, Mark (Lanis) Jorgensen, Matt (Trisha) Jorgensen, Steve Strawn, John (Susan) Robinson, Jeff (Kathy) Robinson, Darren (Jennifer) Robinson, Tim (Danelle) Nickerson, Ryan Walsh; and granddaughters, Lori (Mike) Mortensen, Amy (Brandon) Jahnke, Mary (Shawn) Overton, Angela (Cory) Nida, Stacie (Kevin) Owens; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Loren (Lorraine), of North Platte; his sister, Erma Taylor, of Casper, Wyo.; and a host of other family and friends.
    Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; his parents; his brother, Vern Jorgensen; grandson, Steven Jorgensen; and son-in-law, Joe Nickerson.
    He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Curtis with the Rev. Derrick Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the Curtis Cemetery.

    North Platte Telegraph November 20, 2012

    Harold married Margaret L Johnson on 1 Aug 1942 in Fort Leonard Wood, Montana. Margaret was born on 19 Sep 1922; died on 30 Sep 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Richard Jorgensen  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Ann Jeanette Jorgensen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Gwen Jorgensen  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Diane Lou Jorgensen  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Dec 1949 in Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA; died on 9 Nov 2013 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Richard Jorgensen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1)

  2. 3.  Ann Jeanette Jorgensen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1)

  3. 4.  Gwen Jorgensen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1)

  4. 5.  Diane Lou Jorgensen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1) was born on 25 Dec 1949 in Curtis, Frontier County, Nebraska, USA; died on 9 Nov 2013 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA.

    Notes:

    Diane Lou was born December 25th 1949 to Harold and Margaret Jorgensen at Curtis, NE. She went to be with her Heavenly Father November 9, 2013.
    Diane was a delightful child. She enjoyed life on the farm. Diane went to country school, District 73, until 6th grade. She then attended Curtis Elementary in 7th and 8th grade. She graduated high school in 1968 from UNSA. She was a sweet girl and received many honors being Home coming queen, a cheerleader, and 4H queens, etc. She had many friends and fond memories of her high school years. She was confirmed at Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
    Diane graduated from Kearney State College in 1972 and taught school for three years in North Platte.
    She married Randy Walsh on June 19, 1973. This union was blessed with two children, Angela and Ryan, who were her pride and joy.
    Diane suffered for many years as a result of a debilitating car accident in 1997.
    She is survived by children Angela (Cory) Nida, Ryan Walsh and grandson, Cruz Nida, also brother Richard (Sharon) Jorgensen, sisters Ann Jeanette (Jim) Deidel, Gwen Nickerson, the wonderful nurses and caregivers at the Golden Living Center in Cozad, along with many nieces, nephews, friends and family.
    She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Margaret Jorgensen, nephew Steven Jorgensen, cousins, Jeanie Gilliland, Duane Gilliland, and Connie Jacobson, brother in law Joe Nickerson.

    Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska; Tuesday, November 12, 2013 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

    Services will be held at Berean Bible Church, November 13, 2013 at 10:30 am with Pastor Brian Nicklas officiating.

    Interment will follow in the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, NE. 

    Diane married Randy Walsh on 19 Jun 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Angela Walsh  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Ryan Walsh  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Angela Walsh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Diane2, 1.Harold1)

    Family/Spouse: Cory Nida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Cruz Nida  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 7.  Ryan Walsh Descendancy chart to this point (5.Diane2, 1.Harold1)


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Cruz Nida Descendancy chart to this point (6.Angela3, 5.Diane2, 1.Harold1)


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