Alfred Lawrence Svensen

  Research Notes:

Kuzmick Family Tree

- records birth at Wetaskwin, but most likely the farm
records 6 children, with one living

Dorothy Maye Svensen born 14 Nov 1920, in Red Deer; died 2 Jul 2009 Wetaskiwin married to Ernest Runte; no children recorded

Donald Svensen, born abt 1934 in Edmonton, died abt 2005, unknown location; unknown spouse; no children recorded

James Alftred Svensen, born abt 1935, Wetaskiwin, died 11 Feb 2004 in Vancouver; no children recorded
- his obit; link, http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CAN-BC-OBITS/2004-02/1076687484
SVENSEN _ James Alfred aged 64 years of Vancouver passed away February 11th, 2004 at
May's Place Hospice. Jim dedicated his life to helping others as a registered nurse,
spending most of his career in BC at the Spinal Cord Unit at VGH. He was also an active
member and volunteer at Christ Alive Community Church. He is survived by his loving
family; sister Dorothy Runte, brothers Gerald (Delores) and Edward (Ann), sister Lynn
Kedl (Otto) and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Memorial service will be held
on Saturday, February 14th, 2004 at 2:00 pm. Celebrated by Christ Alive at Saint John's
United Church 1401 Comox Street at Broughton Street in Vancouver. In lieu of flowers,
donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or May's Place Hospice, 329 Powell
Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G5 would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at
Saint Paul's Palliative Care Unit and May's Place Hospice. Burnaby Funeral Directors in
care of arrangements.

Gerald Ralph Svensen born 4 Jun 1935 in Edmonton, 12 Sept 2013 at Taber; records married with 3 children living, 2 males and 1 female - living female refers to Lynn (Otto) Kedl of Prince George
his obit
Gerald Ralph Svensen, beloved husband of Dolores Svensen, passed away in Taber on Friday, September 13, 2013 at the age of 78 years.
A private burial service was held at the Taber Memorial Garden on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
A reception was held at the Heritage Inn, 4830 - 46 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, September 21, 2013 between 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.
Besides his loving wife Dolores [according to findagrave post, born 5 Feb 1937 and died 8 Apr 2016], he is survived by his children Perry (Trish) Svensen of Calgary, Gale (Steven) Egeland of Taber and Garth (Jocelyn) Svensen of Vegreville; Dolores' children Brad (Sue) Murphy of Taber, Guy Murphy of Taber, Barb Haynes (Dan Brandics) of Taber and Cathy Murphy (Roger Noble) of Coaldale; grandchildren Krista (Dale) Ruggles, Bradley (Janelle) Egeland, Lindsey Egeland (Stan Dearing), Grant Svensen, Ashley Svensen (Justin Olynyk), Tara Schmidt, Lee, Jared and Tylin Haynes; great grandchildren Owen, Savanah, Tristen, Carter, Rachel, Emmett, Lexi, Kaylee, Blake, Lichelle, Alyssa, Dixon, Caiden and Conner. He is also survived by his sister Lynn (Otto) Kedl of Prince George, sisters-in-law Anne Svensen of Qualicum Beach and Donna Schafer of Innisfail.
He was predeceased by his parents Alfred and Edris Svensen, his first wife Jan Svensen [from the findagrave post, Janice Carol born 25 Jun 1942 died 12 Sept 1985; likely the mother of the children], brothers Ed, Donald and Jim Svensen, sister Dorothy Runte, brothers-in-law Gerald Schafer and Ernie Runte.
Gerald was born in Edmonton on June 4, 1935 and was raised in Wetaskiwin. In 1966 Gerald moved to Taber where he has resided until the time of his passing. He worked as a telephone lineman for AGT for nearly thirty years, retiring in 1987. Gerald enjoyed stock car racing, camping, traveling and working in museums, he was especially fond of the Scandia Museum. He was member of the Taber Lions Club for many years. Gerald and Dolores were also campground hosts at the M.D. Park for three years. Above all, Gerald loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who will miss him dearly.

David Edward (Ed) Svensen; born 7 Jun 1940 at Wetaskiwin and died 13 May 2006 at Qualicum Beach, BC; from his obit
SVENSEN, David Edward (Ed) June 7, 1940 May 13, 2006 We honour the life of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Ed passed away peacefully in NRGH. Ed will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ann of 46 years; sons David, Don (Heather), Dean (Denine); and his treasured grandchildren, Cole, Hannah, Dustin, Devin, Jesse, and Jacob. Predeceased by his eldest son Daniel in 1989 [indicates born abt 1960 and died abt 1989). Over the years Ed touched the lives of many people with his infectious sense of humour and easy-going nature. He will be missed sorely by his family and many friends. We know that Ed will be watching down on us from the shop above. In accordance with Ed wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will hold an Open House celebrating Ed life on Saturday, May 27th from 1 4 pm at the Qualicum Beach Rotary Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Alfred married Edris Fullen about 1930 in Alberta, Canada.⁶²⁰⁴ (Edris Fullen was born in 1910 in United States ⁶²⁰⁴ and died in 1986 in Alberta, Canada ⁶²⁰⁴.)