Mrs. Maria Katherine Mickelsom
Comments: Wife of Peter Mickelson who is the father of Louis Peter Mickelson.
OBIT: The Manti Messenger, 10 NOV 1916
Sketch Of The Life Of Maria Mickelson
Maria Katherine Mickelson was born August 14, 1832 in Slesvigh Holstin, Germany. At the age of 24 she emigrated to Denmark, and in 1859 married Louis Jensen. In 1864, she and her husband became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and emigrated in 1866. She lost her husband crossing the plains and arrived at Manti in October, 1860, with four children: Frederick, Julins, Carl E. and Mrs. Annie Kjar.
In November, 1866, she married Peter Mickelson. The following children were born to them: Mrs. N. O. Anderson of Ephraim, Laura, who died October 10, 1888, Louis P. and Andrew Mickelson. Her decedents number fifty grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren.
Had she lived till the twentieth of this month, she, with Peter Mickelson, would have celebrated their golden wedding.
She passed peacefully away on November 6, 1916, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 22 days, having been confined to her bed but one week.
The funeral services were held at the Tabernacle Thursday afternoon and interment made in Manti Cemetery.
The family desire to extend their thanks to all who rendered assistance during her sickness and funeral services.
Comments: OBIT: The Billings Gazette, 13 SEP 2004
George William Smith Sr., 72
RIGBY, Idaho - George William Smith Sr., 72, of Rigby, died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls Friday.
George was born Jan. 6, 1932, at Murray, Utah, a son of Harold Lynn Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Robinson Smith. He attended schools in Anaconda, Montana.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was a search light operator where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged. George worked as a carpenter throughout his life. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the family history center.
George married Shirley Bell June 22, 1953, in Anaconda. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Shirley passed away in September of 1986. George then married Frances Rusinski in the Idaho Falls Temple Aug. 15, 1987. Fran died July 9, 1994. He then married Lorraine Faye Duxbury in Anaconda on July 22, 1995.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives and brothers Harold Leroy Smith and Ray Eugene Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Faye Duxbury Edwards Smith of Rigby; children, Linda (Robert) Stancliffe of Fort Worth, Texas, Dianna (Jeff) Blackburn of Ammon, Pamela (Allen) Hansen of Iona, George William (Pam) Smith Jr. of Clarkston, Utah, Harold Joseph (Terrie) Smith of McKineleyville, Calif.; stepchildren, Susan (John) Sedminik of Anaconda, Bill Anderson of Romania, Janet Anderson of Portland, Ore., Sandy (John) Jones of Malta, John (Amber) Edwards of Anaconda and Russell Edwards of Anaconda; brothers, Jerald (Marlene) Smith of Smithfield, Utah, Bobby (Patricia) Smith of Yamhill, Ore.; 21 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday 11 a.m. in the Rigby East Stake Center with Bishop Brett Olaveson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening at the Stake Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and on Monday at the Stake Center from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Wilford Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Comments: OBIT: The Billings Gazette, 13 SEP 2004
George William Smith Sr., 72
RIGBY, Idaho - George William Smith Sr., 72, of Rigby, died at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls Friday.
George was born Jan. 6, 1932, at Murray, Utah, a son of Harold Lynn Smith and Ruth Elizabeth Robinson Smith. He attended schools in Anaconda, Montana.
He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was a search light operator where he was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was honorably discharged. George worked as a carpenter throughout his life. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the family history center.
George married Shirley Bell June 22, 1953, in Anaconda. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Shirley passed away in September of 1986. George then married Frances Rusinski in the Idaho Falls Temple Aug. 15, 1987. Fran died July 9, 1994. He then married Lorraine Faye Duxbury in Anaconda on July 22, 1995.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives and brothers Harold Leroy Smith and Ray Eugene Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Faye Duxbury Edwards Smith of Rigby; children, Linda (Robert) Stancliffe of Fort Worth, Texas, Dianna (Jeff) Blackburn of Ammon, Pamela (Allen) Hansen of Iona, George William (Pam) Smith Jr. of Clarkston, Utah, Harold Joseph (Terrie) Smith of McKineleyville, Calif.; stepchildren, Susan (John) Sedminik of Anaconda, Bill Anderson of Romania, Janet Anderson of Portland, Ore., Sandy (John) Jones of Malta, John (Amber) Edwards of Anaconda and Russell Edwards of Anaconda; brothers, Jerald (Marlene) Smith of Smithfield, Utah, Bobby (Patricia) Smith of Yamhill, Ore.; 21 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Monday 11 a.m. in the Rigby East Stake Center with Bishop Brett Olaveson officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening at the Stake Center from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and on Monday at the Stake Center from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Wilford Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Debbie L. Cornell (aunt Idelle's daughter) was born in 1969 and died in
1990.