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Halverson in alsask

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 11:02AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: halverson
Does anyone have any information on the halverson family from alsask?
Children born in alsask are Fred, ray, Gladys, ila and Charles

Re: HALVERSON in Alsask Fred 1917-2010

Posted: 14 Feb 2012 8:35PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: HALVERSON
HALVERSON, Fred October 24, 1917 - November 6, 2010 Dad passed away peacefully Saturday, November 6, 2010 in his 94th year. He is survived by his daughter Lynn Park (Mike Batchelor) and son Dean (Betty); grandchildren: Cyndi Park, Kim Park, Krista Schmitt, Nicole McGee and Curtis. Also, was much loved by his ten great-grandchildren. He also leaves his four siblings, Gladys, Ray, Ila and Charles. He was predeceased by his loving wife of fifty-nine years Irene March, 2004. Dad was born in Alsask, SK and came to Calgary in the 1930's. An entrepreneur who had many
business ventures through the years, he was a long-time member of the North Hill Kiwanis Club and one of the founding members of the Calgary Winter Club. Dad has resided at Confederation Park Seniors Lodge for the past six years - thank you to the wonderful staff there and also to the staff at Unit 46 Foothills Hospital where Dad spent his last month. At Dad's request there will be no Funeral Service. A family Graveside Service will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Confederation Park Seniors Citizens Centre, 2212 - 13 Street N.W. Arrangements entrusted to MOUNTAIN VIEW FUNERAL HOME and CEMETERY, Telephone: 403-272-5555. www.mountainviewmemorial.ca

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Family may have submitted family history/stores to the Local History Book Project.
Cheers,Stella

Re: Halverson in alsask

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 10:48AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Halverson, Dittman, King, Deulin, Hlasny, Turk
The Hans Halverson Family
by Gladys (Hallverson) King (1983)

Hans Halverson was born may 30, 1890 in Bancroft, South Dakota. His father died in 1914. His mother Anna and seven children, Harry, Oscar, Inga, Hans, Tony, Jack and Martin came west in 1909 landing at Alsask in 1910. They settled on the Alberta side south and west of Alsask.
On October 27, 1915, Hans married Frieda Dittman who was born in Shelby, Iowa on March 31, 1896. She had come west with her father Dick to visit Paul, George, and Minnie who were all homesteading at Alsask. Hans and Frieda lived in Alberta near his mother for a few years, then relocated on the Saskatchewan side finally settling on the Joe Maupin homestead in the Clifton Bank School District.
To this union eight children were born. Ruby, Fred, Erma, Gladys, Ray, Elmer, Ila and Charles.. Ruby, Erma and Elmer died during childhood.
In this area they farmed as everyone did in the district -- a few horses, cattle, chickens, turkeys, and hounds. Crops were good that year. Hans learned the blacksmith trade on his own, doing work for many neighbors and friends. In the winter Hans was an ardent hunter. A very good shot and with the help of his trained hounds he got many coyotes, badgers and weasels. By selling these hides the wolf was kept from the door. They also purchased an auto knitter and he made grey wool socks, mitts and underwear for the boys. Frieda carded wool and they had warm quilts of fall the beds.
IN the summer they had a large garden and by watering it had an abundance of water melon, cantelope (sic), cabbage, etc. In the fall they made a 45 gallon wooden barrel full of sauerkraut selling it to the Salt Mine. The depression was on (the dirty thirties) but they never went hungry. Their house was one of hospitality, sharing their goodies with others. Hans built a barge sweep -- it was of great value during harvesting. He also invented the Halverson hoe (weeder) from the tooth of a hayrake. I'm sure several are still in use in gardens today. He peddled the countryside selling and taking orders. Then came the steel shortage ending that.
Clifton Bank was a good district. Dittmans lived one half mile south-east of us, Tuffs lived one mile west. Clifton Bank School was one half mile beyond Tuffs, south and west. The school was used for social gatherings and also for church services on Sunday. So many came the cloak rooms were removed. One recorded day there were ninety-two. Those days are well remembered and remain sacred to many.
As the rains failed to come and the dust clouds blew, farmers were forced to leave. In spite of hard times Hans always had time for a joke. Apples were sent in by box car loads and so many boxes were allotted to each family, also syrup (sugar was rationed). So the apples were made into sauce and put on the cellar shelf. "Now," Hans said to the children, "when we have company and Mom sends you down for some fruit, you holler up and ask what kind?" Mom would reply, "Oh, bring apple sauce for a change." That's the only kind trey had! One day one of the boys was sent of rthe cattle -- it was milking time. Off he went on old Kit (the school pony) but came back scared to death. "There's a black man down by the tracks coming after me." Hans refused to believe such a thing. The boy wouldn't go back alone so they both went. Sure enough there was a colored man. He was hungry, so was brought home for some food. Ray just thought he got the coal dust so while the old fellow was eating, he got up behind him, standing on the chair rung, trying to peek down his neck. He was caught in the act. "Why" he said "Yes sir, boy, I'm black all over." That was our first experience in the prairie with a colored man.
In 1938 the family moved to Alsask. Ila and Charlie went to school there. Fred, Gladys and Ray went to Calgary to work. Fred and Ray worked for the C.N.R., both having train runs. Gladys worked in a tailor shop.
Fred married Irene Peterson -- residence Calgary; Gladys married Harold King -- residence Wainwright; Ray married Mary Deulin -- residence Calgary; Ila married Ed Hlasny -- residence Saskatoon; Charlie married Joan Turk -- residence High River.
Hans and Frieda moved into the Creamery living upstairs, using the Creamery for his trip-hammer and forge turning out "hoes." Eventually he bought land on the east side of town, moved in the house (once his mother's) and went on with his work, also selling bulk gas and oil for the Co-op and writing Insurance.
Hans loved young people and was always laughing and joking with them. After Charlie married and moved to Wainwright, they shortly followed moving their house, putting it on a basement and adding to it. Fishing was his fun. He and Frieda spent many a day fishing -- catching the trophy trout one year. He made a weedless fish hook (all by hand), sold some, and gave away as many.
In 1975 they sold their house, later moving into the Battle River Lodge. At time of writing Hans just turned 90 and is in failing health but Frieda remains very active at 84. They have had 64 good years together.

Re: Halverson in alsask

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 10:51AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hans Halverson family on farm near Clifton Bank. L-R: Fred, Frieda, Hans, Gladys. Front row: Ila, Ray, Charlie.
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Re: Halverson in alsask

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 10:52AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hans and Frieda Halverson.
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Re: Halverson in alsask

Posted: 16 Nov 2014 10:53AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hans Halverson, his hounds and coyote pelts.
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