Taken from the Antelope Valley Press, Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA - 9 Sept 1999

Born: 12 May 1920 - Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA
Died: Sept 1999 - Lancaster, CA
Parents: Rev. Walter and Laura Maakestad, deceased
Brother: Rolf Maakestad, deceased (killed during WW-II)
Sister: Dorothy Corulli, deceased - Sept 1999
Military service: US Marine Corp. - 1st Marine Division, Guadalcanal campaign, WW-II; later became a Naval Aviation Cadet; Seventh Regiment - Korean Conflict
Schooling: University of Colorado - chemistry
Occupation: Industrial Chemist - California Portland Cement, Mojave, Kern Co., CA
Residence: Lancaster, Los Angeles Co., CA
Church affiliation: Our Savior's Lutheran Church (location unknown - possibly Lancaster, CA)
Interment: Joshua Memorial Park - location unknown (possibly Lancaster, CA)
Arrangements: Joshua Memorial Park and Mortuary - location unknown (possibly Lancaster, CA)