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Remembering our Ten Mile Lake Friends...2008Barbara Sigrid GaldamesBarbara Sigrid Galdames, 59, of Ten Mile Lake (Hackensack, MN) died on August 26, 2008 in Fargo, ND following an unexpected stroke and automobile accident near her home. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Andrea Galdames (Paul Dosh), her son, Sebastian Galdames, her three brothers: Andrew Larson (Kate Larson), Juan Larson, and David Larson, granddaughter Araminta Patricia, and numerous relatives and friends. Barbara was born to Patricia (Peterson) and Robert Larson on November 16, 1948 in São Paulo, Brazil. She spent much of her youth living in Lima, Peru and Santiago, Chile, but always maintained a connection to the family property on Ten Mile Lake, visiting it with her family when possible. Barbara married Gustavo A. Galdames in Santiago in 1971. In 1974 she and her husband moved to Dallas, Texas where they resided for several years. Both Andrea and Sebastian were born in Dallas. Gustavo was killed in a car accident in 1979 and Barbara returned to Santiago with her children for a year before moving permanently to Ten Mile Lake. Barbara was a devoted and adored daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. For many years she worked as a teacher to young children before becoming a greenhouse manager. She had a talent for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables and maintained a beautiful garden that surrounded her home. Most recently Barbara worked at the AmericInn in Walker. She is deeply missed by family, friends, and coworkers. A memorial service will be held at her home on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Memorial contributions can be made to Minnesota Public Radio or the Ten Mile Lake Association in her name. (Information provided by Barbara's daughter, Andrea Galdames) Ned Jeffries GoodwinNed Jeffries Goodwin, 73, of Sun City, Arizona, died on May 16, 2008. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1934. In 1949 he moved to Walker, Minnesota where he graduated from high school in 1952. He attended the university of Minnesota and graduated from Brown Institute with a degree in Mass Communication. Ned served in the navy during the Korean War. He was editor of the “Kwajaleen Post” Newspaper in the Marshall Islands and spent two years in Hawaii as the official guide for tours of Pearl Harbor. Later he was stationed at the Pentagon on the editorial staff of All Hands Magazine. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, he finished his education and in 1958 began his long career in broadcasting in Marshall, Minnesota. In 1959 he was hired by Station KBUN in Bemidji, Minnesota. In 1964 he became General Manager and was named Vice President of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting Company in 1967. He built FM Station KBHP in 1972. In 1988, Ned had open-heart surgery after a near-fatal heart attack. The company was sold in 1989, but Ned continued on the air with his very popular program, “Musical Memories,” which ended in 1994 after 23 years. He worked for Public Television for two years as director of Development, retiring again in 1995. Ned was active in Bemidji civic affairs, serving as President of the Park Board and Councilman; in 1970 he was elected Mayor of Bemidji. He became an active member of the Minnesota Broadcasting Association in 1964 and served on the Board of Directors, as Secretary/Treasurer, and Vice President; from 1986 to 1988 he served as President of MBA. He received the MBA Pioneer Broadcaster Award in 1989, and was honored as one of the original members of the MBA Hall of Fame in 2001. In addition to his busy professional life he enjoyed acting with the summer stock Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji for 17 years. In 1994, Ned married Mariana Elsenpeter. When he retired they moved to Ten Mile Lake, in Hackensack, MN. In 1996 Ned and Mariana bought a home in Sun City, AZ and were “snow birds” for ten years. In 2005 they sold their lake home and became permanent residents of Sun City. Ned was preceded in death by his father, Ned, Sr., his mother, Orlean Magee, and step-father, Roy Magee; and grandson, Jeremy Goodwin. He is survived by his wife Mariana; two sons, Brad (Amy) Goodwin of Brooten, MN, and Paul (Kim) Goodwin of Bemidji, MN; daughter July (Tom) Wollack of Andover, MN; step-mother Marlea Turgeon of Evanston, IL; half-sisters Marlea Jean (Brian) Robb of Buffalo Grove, IL and Pam (Kelly) Gavin of Bradenton, FL; half-brother Jeff Goodwin of Mahomet, IL; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A memorial service will be held in Bemidji at a later date. Inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Walker, MN. (Information provided by Ned’s wife, Mariana Goodwin) Margaret Elizabeth Gits
Marty was employed in St. James, MN School District and at St. Ann’s in Minneapolis until she retired to raise a family. She was a St. Philip’s Trustee and was involved in St. Jude’s Circle. Marty was a master knitter and crocheter, enjoyed crossword puzzles, water color and oil painting, and was an avid reader. She was a loving mother, thoughtful person, a creative cook, an avid bridge and cribbage player, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren at Ten Mile Lake. She had spent every summer since she was nine years old at the Gits cabin, formerly the Ford cabin. Marty is survived by her loving husband, Gregory gits, of Bemidji, MN; her children, Judy M. Klaers (Pat) of Fargo, ND, Charles J. Gits (Kim) of Edina. MN, Elizabeth A Nelson (Gayle) of Brainerd, MN, Helen P. Yarmoska (Wayne) of Edina, and John G. Gits (Lisa) of Madison, WI; nine grandchildren; sister Patricia Murphy of Marshall, MN; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews; dear friends of the Book Club and neighborhood. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Dr. Jack Ford, and her sister, Eileen Hahn. A funeral service was held at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Bemidji on May 10, 2008, with interment at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Marshall, MN. (Information provided by Marty’s husband, Greg Gits.) Alyce PurvisAlyce L. Purvis died April 30, 2008 in Lincoln, NE after a very long fight with Alzheimer’s disease and other health issues. She was just 3 weeks short of her 89th birthday and a few more weeks short of celebrating her 68th wedding anniversary with her devoted husband, Don. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughters,C. Leigh (Warren) Gerber and Lynn (Ross) McCown; son Rick; grandchildren Mike (Mary Susan) Gerber, Geoff (Chelsea) Gerber, Torry (John) Marszalek, Vanessa (David) Harris, C.Leigh (Jason) Hellbusch, and Chris McCown; and great grandchildren: Aidan and Chloe Gerber. Other survivors include nephews and great nieces, all of whom visited the Purvis cabin at TML numerous times. After vacationing at various resorts on the north shore, Alyce and Don bought their cabin on Chariton Beach in 1959 and their love of the lake has grown every year since. Alyce’s industriousness and love of beauty “changed” the cabin many times over the years. She always seemed to have a paint brush or flower pot at the ready. It always resulted in a beautiful cabin. Over the years, many, many friends of the kids and grandkids would use the dock as a gathering place and if they hung around long enough, Alyce would recruit them to “throw a few rocks” onto the bank. It seemed a fair trade-off to get another water ski ride. Alyce unequivocally and passionately loved all that Ten Mile offers: boating, fishing, sailing, loafing on a raft, raking, gardening, planting trees, embracing the ever-changing moods of the lake, “pitch” games, picking berries and making jams and jellies, entertaining, black water hour, reading books with and without redeeming values, any number of arts and crafts, long walks on the back roads wearing a mosquito net hat, saunas, enjoying the raining times because “we need it,” singing “I See the Moon” and “The Ten Mile Song,” naps, Sunday breakfast, spoiling grandkids, bird watching, laughing at the antics of hummingbirds, and, welcoming a beautiful, wonderful sunrise, as well as exalting a spectacular sunset. Alyce was an adored wife, an All-American mom, the absolute best “Grammy,” and a cherished and sincere friend to many. She will be missed terribly but remembered joyfully and happily. (Information provided by Rick Purvis, son.) Milton M. ZobelMiton M. Zobel, age 86, of Ida Grove, IA died Sunday, April 13, 2008 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. Born January 22, 1922, in Ida Grove, IA, Milton Milford Zobel was one of nine children born to Louis G. and Anna M (Schwenk) Zobel. He was baptized January 29, 1922 at Trinity Church in Grant Township, by his grandfather, Pastor Henry Schwenk. On May 20, 1947, Milton was united in marriage to Frieda R. Reuscher. They had one daughter, Carol Ann. Frieda preceded Milton in death on August 9, 2002. Milton served in the United States Air Force during World War II. Following his tour of duty, he returned to Ida Grove where he was active in the construction industry and other businesses since 1946. Milton was president of United Builders Inc., a diversified construction and building supply company. He constructed many homes, commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals in the community and throughout the area. He also designed and built various churches, the more recent one being St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, his home church. For many years Milton was an active member in the Master Builders of Iowa, serving on the Board of Directors and as secretary, vice president, and president. He was also on two committees on the national level of the Associated General Contractors of America. He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years. On May 13, 2002, Milton married Elaine (Depauw) Hendrickson Splettstoeszer at Breezy Point Chapel in Brainerd, MN. The couple enjoyed spending time at their vacation homes in Texas and Minnesota. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; a daughter, Carol Ann Hanson of Cedar Falls; six grandchildren: Joanna (the Rev. Kirk) Perry of Grand Marian Island, New Brunswick, Canada, Jesse Hanson of Memphis, TN, and Jeremiah, Joshua, Josiah, and Jemimah (Jamie) Hanson, all of Cedar Falls; three brothers: Victor (Lois) Zobel of Ida Grove, Martin (Beth) Zobel of Yorkville, IL, and Vernon (Marlene) Zobel of Ida Grove; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends. In addition to his first wife,Frieda, Milton was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar and Walter Zobel; and three sisters, Lusann Werning, Lydia Schlinz, and Ruth Werning. (Information, from the Des Moines Register, was provided by Jack Adams.) John T. Strawn Jr.John T. Strawn Jr., 94, a part-time resident since 1974 at the family home on Long’s Bay, died March 17, 2007, in Cedar Rapids, IA. John was born and lived his childhood in Des Moines, IA. He earned a BA in Chemistry from Grinnell College in Grinnell, IA, in 1933. In 1935 he married Olive Keeler, and they resided and farmed in rural Benton County until retiring to Vinton, IA, in 1992. After Olive’s death in 1998, John moved to the Methwick Manor Retirement Home in Cedar Rapids, IA, and was a resident there until his death. John served on a number of boards and committees during his life in Benton County. He and Olive enjoyed traveling in the U. S. and abroad, and his hobbies included photography, collecting antique tractors, woodworking, hunting and fishing. He loved every minute spent at Ten Mile with his family and friends. John is survived by a son, Thomas; two daughters. Mary (Rick) Gaskins, and Melinda (Jerry) McCarty; and five grandchildren. (Information provided by Mary Gaskins.) Robert “Bob” William Nelson, Sr.Robert “Bob” William Nelson was born March 27, 1926, in Litchfield, MN. He lived in Cosmos and Litchfield. He graduated from Litchfield High School in 1944. After high school he served in the Army during World War II. He graduated from St. Cloud Teachers’ College in 1950, where he also played basketball. In 1950, he married Eleanor Macklin in Litchfield. He taught and coached in Byron, Gaylord, Crosby-Ironton, and Inver Grove Heights. Bob retired in 1980, and moved to live permanently at the cabin he had built on Portage Lake, in Hackensack. He enjoyed many years of hunting, fishing, wild ricing, maple syruping, wood working, and following his son Bob’s basketball teams. Trips to Canada fishing, especially one with his children and grandchildren, pheasant hunting with his friends, and two trips to China with Ellie were highlights in recent years. Bob was the only son of Bill and Hilda Nelson. He was husband to Ellie, and Dad to Terry, Bob (Betsy), Marybeth (Keith), Becky (Randy), and Eric. He was Grandpa to Isaac, Owen, Adam (Carrie), Britt, Molly (Erik), Ellie, Levi, and Ben, and Great Grandpa to Trey and Ty. He was brother-in-law to Phoebe (Randy) Vosbeck, Mary Jones, John Macklin, and Judy Macklin, and “Uncle Bob” to many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sisters-in-law B. J. Macklin and Jean (Gail) Johnson; and brothers-in-law Ken Jones and Bill (Becky) Macklin. Bob will be remembered as a generous, giving person who always had time for others. Whenever he met people he wanted to know where they were from, what they did, and whom they knew in common, and made connections with all. He spent time helping at Union Congregation Church in Hackensack, and building homes for Habitat for Humanity. (Information from the Walker Pilot Independent, March 5, 2008.) Esther Carlson 1908-2008Esther Carlson died in January, 2008, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday. She and her husband, Martin, began to vacation at Ten Mile in 1955, and in 1959 they bought a cabin on Long Beach, where they spent summers after Martin's retirement. Esther loved the lake and nature in general. She was very artistic, and many of her paintings of cabins and nature scenes grace the walls of family homes and cabins. She didn't begin to paint seriously until she was in her 60s, and after that she was very active in the Walker Art League. She enjoyed being out on the lake and fishing. Years ago she caught an 8-pound walleye that continued its growth for some time after having been mounted and hung on the wall. Esther loved to canoe, and in the 1960s and 1970s she and Martin regularly went on canoe trips to nearby rivers with the Kilanders, the Hertzmans and the Mattsons, who had a cabin on Birch Lake. With several ministers and academics in the group, the after-trip gatherings were always full of wonderfully told stories and anecdotes. She continued to enjoy canoe rides even into her early 90s, when her eyesight was failing due to macular degeneration. Esther had a very good eye for decoration, and she loved to make arrangements from wildflowers and evergreen branches. Esther and Martin were quite cosmopolitan and lived in many places around the country, ranging from Chicago and Minnesota to Manhattan, and to St. Petersburg, FL, in retirement until they moved back to the Twin Cities late in life. They traveled widely around the world, and many friends from their travels visited them at the lake. Esther is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Anderson, who with husband Gary, now occupies the old family cabin, and by her son, Bruce, and wife Jean, who bought a new cabin not far away when the number of kids and grandkids became too large to fit into one building. Esther is also survived by four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. (Information provided by Bruce Carlson.) Jane BenbrookJane S. Benbrook, 87, of Ames. IA passed away January 27, 2008. A devoted wife and loving mother, she was preceded in death by her parents, Warder-man and Mary Edna Stallings, and her brothers Ward and Jim. She is survived by Stan, her loving husband of 64 years, daughter Susan and husband Mahmood Seyala, grandson Layth and wife Suzanne, grandson Nazar, and great grandsons Caleb and Aidan. Jane was born in Alton, IL. She attended her first year of college at Shurtleff College and graduated from Iowa State College with a bachelor of science in Home Economics. She was a member of Tri Delta Sorority and Phi Upsilon Omicron Home Economics honorary society. She served as Home Economist for Iowa Electric Light and Power in Marshalltown, IA and was a Civil Air Patrol spotter. After training at Smith College in Northampton, MA she graduated as a Navy Ensign. She was stationed in Washington, DC and worked in the Code Rooms. After the war she taught pre-school, was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader, a substitute teacher, a creative writer, a volunteer for “Gray Ladies,” worked for IBM, organized tours and social events, and was an avid bridge player, camper, and genealogy researcher. She spent every summer with her family at her beloved Ten Mile Lake in MN. (Information, from the Des Moines Register, was provided by Stan Benbrook.) |
Margaret “Marty” Elizabeth (Ford) Gits, a longtime resident of Bemidji, MN
died Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Neilson Place in Bemidji. Marty was born
September 9, 1930 in Marshall, MN to Dr. Burton Ford and Mary Lauretta “Laura”
(Graney) Ford. Marty graduated from Marshall High School in 1948 and from St.
Catherine’s College in 1952. She did graduate work at the University of Arizona
in Tucson, where she received a Master’s Degree in Art History. She married
Gregory E. Gits on August 13, 1955 in Marshall, MN.