MRS. MATHEA HENDRICKSON 

Honor Memory of Bittern Lake Pioneer

Mrs. Mathea Hendrickson, of Bittern Lake, Alta, passed away on Monday morning, Nov. 12, at the age of 81 years, 29 days. 

Mathea Lyseng was born October 14, 1870 at Benson, Minn. As a young girl she moved with her family to Bigstone County, Minnesota where she spent her youth and was confirmed. She was united in marriage to Henry Hendrickson on Dec. 1, 1888, and moved to their homestead at Day County, South Dakota, where they resided till the spring of 1902, when they immigrated to the Armena district, where she resided till her death. 

She was predeceased by her husband in June 1937. She was also predeceased by two daugh- ters, Jorgine and Marie, and by one son, Raymond. She leaves to mourn her loss: six sons, Oscar, Martin, George and Lawrence, of Bittern Lake, and Carl and Elmer, of Los Angeles, California; four daughters, Olianna (Mrs. E. Hong) of Summerland, B.C. Emma (Mrs. E. Ewald) of Edmonton), Inga (Mrs. N. Teig) of San Diego, California and Thea (Mrs R. Young) of Bittern Lake; fourteen grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

Mrs. Hendrickson was active all her life and enjoyed good health: until her final illness. She had the pleasure of living to see all her children grow to adulthood. Blessed be her memory. 

Funeral services were held in the Scandia Lutheran Church on Thursday. Nov. 15th, at 2:00 p.m.. with the Rev. Rostad officiating, assisted by Rev. R. Olson and Rev. S. Rude. Rev. Rostad spoke on Phil. 1:21-28, A meeting with Christ transforms a life ; and Rev. Rude spoke on John 4:1-3. God promises to Christians hope of eternal glory. Rev. Olson brought a personal message to the family, and together with Mrs. Olson, rendered a duet. “Face to Face.” The service was completed with the hymn, I Know of a Sleep in Jesus Name. 

Ushers were Martin and George Lyseng, nephews of the deceased. Pallbearers were also nephews, Emil Lyseng, George Hendrickson, Eddie Lyseng, Abel Lyseng, Carl Lyseng and Anders Lyseng. Interment took place in the Scandia Cemetery. Hoveland Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. 

FLORAL TRIBUTES 

Loving sons, daughters and families: 

The Ewald family Carl and Edith, Ray and Eloise, Eloise. Jr. and Dennis Michael; The Faculty of the Van Nuys, Robert Fulton Junior High School. 

MEMORIALS 

To Scandia Pew Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Hans Christensen and family; Mrs. Bert Lomnes; Mr. and Mrs. Tony Broen and boys;  Mr. Mrs. Edwin Grue and family; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Moe and family; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lyseng and boys; Mrs. Edward Lyseng; Mr. and Mrs. J. Kolisnyk and Joan; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Torneby and family; Mr. and Mrs Leif Nisi and family; Mr. Elmer A. Hendrickson; Mr. and Mrs: Cyril Young and Shirley; Mrs. S. Bard; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hendrickson and Herbert, Arlene and Rodney; Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Moe and family; Mr. and Mrs. R. Erickson and family; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Grue; Mr. and Mrs. Mrs: James Moore and girls; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lomnes and family; Robert, Dorothy and family; George, Gertie and boys; George and Alma; Grace and David; Nels and Inga; Martin, and Dagny and family; Emma and Eugene; Edwin, Olianna, June and Joan; Robert, Thea, Marie and Jean; Oscar, Martha. Doris, Orris and Carol; Mr. and Mrs. Ken Lyseng; Mr. and Mrs. Carl K. Lyseng. 

To The Crippled Children's Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. R. Welda and family; Mr. and Mrs. C. McWhirter and family; Mr. and Mrs. Stollery and family. 

To Scandia Building Fund 

Mr. and Mrs. Anders Lyseng and family; Elmer A. Hendrickson. 

To Colombia Mission of South America 

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Olson and Lorna; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Olson and family. 

To Home for the Aged, Wetaskiwin 

Mr. and Mrs. John Paulson and boys. 

To Bethany Sunset Home, Camrose

Mr. and Mrs. Anton Olson and family; Mr. and Mrs. H, Atema and family; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Soderstrom and family; Mr. and. Mrs. J. Moore; Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Moore and sons; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Grue and family; Mr. and Mrs. Nels Grue and girls; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olson; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Peterson and family; Mr. and Mrs. O Jasman; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Skogness and boys; Mrs. Mary Pederson, Marion and Margaret Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stavne and family; Mr. Ed. Hendrickson and boys; Mr. and Mrs. Lars Grue, Gladys, Wallace and.Grandma Grue; Bertine and family; Anne Solheim. 

To Camrose Lutheran College 

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Knudtson and boys; Mr. and Mrs. E, S. Soderstrom and family; Mrs. M Rolseth; Mrs. N. Neilson; Kringen Sisters; Rev. and Mrs. R. Olson and girls; Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Moe and girls; Mr. and Mrs. M. i Jorniin; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Anderson and Doris. 

To C.L.B.I., Camrose 

Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lyseng; Abel, Cora and family; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stavne and family; Mrs. G. Olson; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lyseng and family; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neilson and boys; Oscar Ditmanson; C. E. Lyseng; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Hoyme; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hendrickson; Mr. and Mrs. B.M. Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Hendrickson; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Skaret and family; Mrs. Annie Erickson and Andy; Mr. and Mrs. Earle Erielsson and family; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Heiner and family; Mr. and Mrs. O. Madison; Mr.. and Joe Miller and Marilyn; Mrs. S. J. Rude; Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Pederson. 

To the Salvation Army 

Mr. Mrs. A. E. Wickland. 

To the Canadian Institute for Blind 

Maynard Moe. 

To Foreign Missions 

Scandia Ladies Aid. 

To Augsburg College and Seminary 

Elmer Hendrickson. 

To Canadian Red Cross 

Carl Soderstrom. 

To Evangelical Lutheran Hour 

Simon and Irene Grue. 

To Jans Quartette

Arthur Stavne

To Home Missions 

Mrs. Nettie Anderson and Milton and Hazel; Arnold, Richard and Arlene. 

CARD OF THANKS 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who helped us in our recent sad bereavement. Also for all the expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness shown. A special thanks to Dr. Fjordbotten, Sisters and Staff of St. Mary s Hospital. The floral and memorial blessings were greatly appreciated. The Family of the Late Mrs. Mathea Hendrickson. 

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