Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska.
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 14 Oct 1934, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Norman, Eva and their son Kent farm the place Christian bought in Stocking Precinct in 1901.

THE OBITUARY - NORMAN A. PEARSON

Norman August Pearson departed this live to begin his new life in Jesus Christ, on November 25, 1999 at his home. He was born to his parents Carl O. Pearson and Milsa M. Ekdahl Pearson on August 5, 1919 on a farm near Swedeburg, Nebraska. Heended elementary school and high school in Swedeburg and started farming the family farm when he was sixteen years old.
On August 17, 1952 he was married to Eva L. Wilkins in Arlington, Nebraska. Together they farmed in the Swedeburg area for their entire married life.
Norman was a long time member of Grace Lutheran Church of Swedeburg. He was baptized at Grace on May 24, 1924 and confirmed on October 14, 1934. He served on the Church Council and also on the Grace Lutheran Cemetery Board. At the time of hiath he and his wife Eva were active members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Wahoo. He also served for a time on the Swedeburg School Board District #109 and at one time was a member of the Stocking Township Board. Norman also served on the Farmers Co-op Elevator Grain Board.
He is preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers Lloyd Pearson and Malvin Pearson. Norman is survived by his wife Eva of Wahoo, one daughter Mrs. Penelope Henriksen and son-in-law Allen of Norfolk, one son Kent and a daughter-in-law Lie of Wahoo, three grandchildren, Joel and Hayley Henriksen of Norfolk and Kendra Pearson, and one sister Mrs. Mildred Erickson of Wahoo.
Norman was a man who loved his grandchildren very much, had a positive outlook on life and because of his wonderful sense of humor and outgoing personality he enjoyed visiting with everyone.
We commend him to the care of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and ask God's comforting hand to be with his family and many friends.
Taken from funeral bulletin.

Norman married Eva Wilkins on 17 Aug 1952 in Arlington, Nebraska. Eva was born on 7 Apr 1919 in Blair, Nebraska; died on 23 Feb 2010 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - FEBRUARY 26, 2010

Pearson, Eva L.

Eva L. Pearson, 90, of Wahoo, died Tuesday (2/23/10) in Lincoln. She was born April 7, 1919 in Blair, Neb. to Grover and Hulda (Schaffer) Wilkins. Eva graduated from Kennard High School and Dana College in Blair. She then taught for 13 years at Arlington, Elkhorn, Desoto, and Masters Country School. On August 17, 1952 she married Norman A. Pearson at the Arlington, Neb. Methodist Church. The couple resided and farmed southwest of Wahoo.
Preceded in death by parents; husband; brothers, Bill, Joe, and Jamie Wilkins; sisters-in-law, Marian and Eileen Wilkins. Survived by daughter, Penny (Allen) Henriksen, Norfolk, Neb.; son Kent (Laurie) Pearson, Wahoo, Neb.; brothers, Robert Wilkins, Fremont, Dr. Gene Wilkins, Ennis, Mont.; sisters-in-law, Muriel Wilkins, Lincoln, Toby Wilkins of Ennis, Mont.; grandchildren, Joel and Hayley Henriksen, Norfolk, Kendra and Katie Pearson, Wahoo.
Funeral Monday 10:30 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Visitation Saturday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., funeral home. Interment Sunrise Cemetery. Memorials to the church or University of NE Foundation - Parkinson's Research. Please visit www.prussnabity.com. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo, in charge of arrangements.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 21 Jul 1879, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1900 Federal Census: 11 Jun 1900, Chapman Precinct, Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Occupation: Between 1910 and 1920, Farmer
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Confirmation: 25 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

C. O. inherited the farm his father (Christian) had purchased in Stocking, Precinct. C. O. is remembered as a wonderful man. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker and a good mechanic. He was the Engineer for a threshing gang. He also sang well.

Carl Oscar Pearson was born in Chapman precinct near Weston on his parents' farm. He attended public schools until he was 17 or 18 years old. He then worked full time with his father on the farm. When he was 25, he began farming on his own.a Marie Olive Ekdahl was born in Mariposa precinct near Weston. She attended local public schools. After they were married, Oscar and Milsa moved to a farm one mile west of Weston. While living there, Milsa gave birth to a daughter who died shorortly after birth. Their son Malvin was also born at that farm. In 1908, after the death of Oscar's father, they moved to the 160 acre farm in Stocking precinct which Oscar inherited. Their other three children were born there. Oscar was left the farm debt free by his father, but his sister Lida, who exerted considerable influence over their mother, had a $3,000 lien put on the farm. Oscar mortgaged the farm to pay the lien.
By the time World War I began, most of the Swedish colony in the area were second and third generation Americans. The use of the Swedish language was decreasing. In Oscar's and Milsa's situation, they learned Swedish from their parents. Theirialects were different and Oscar found Milsa's dialect amusing. Consequently, she would not speak Swedish to him, although she spoke in Swedish to her grandparents, John and Christina Frostrom. Also, Swedish had been the language used in the area churches formed by Swedes in the last half of the 19th century. During World War I, non-Swedish members of the community objected to Swedish being spoken at these churches. They claimed that the language being used was either German or so similar to German that speaking it was unpatriotic. Due to this pressure, congregations stopped speaking Swedish in the area churches.
Oscar remained farming his entire life. He was friendly, ambitious, a good worker, and a good mechanic. After he died, Milsa moved with her son Lloyd, a bachelor, to a house in Wahoo. After Lloyd died, Milsa continued to live in the house ul 1971 when she moved to a rest home in Wahoo. The home farm was acquired by Norman.

PAST AND PRESENT OF SAUNDERS COUNTY:

Oscar Pearson, a son of Christian Pearson, was born in Chapman precinct, July 12, 1879, and attended the common schools until he was seventeen or eighteen years of age. He then devoted his entire time to assisting his father with the farm wk, so continuing until he was twenty-five years old. At that time he began farming on his own account and after keeping his bachelor's hall for a year he was married. He removed with his bride to a farm one mile east of Weston, where they resideed for three years, after which he took up his residence upon his father's farm in Stocking precinct. He has since remained upon that place, which comprises one hundred and sixty acres of excellent land and is well improved. He carries on generaal farming and receives a good income from his labors. He married Miss Milsa Ekdahl, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August O. Ekdahl, the former of whom is deceased, while the later lives in Weston. To this union have been born three children; Malvin and Mildred, both attending school in Swedeburg; and Lloyd, and infant.
Mr. Pearson is independent in politics, voting for the man rather than the party. He is industrious and displays sound judgment in the management of his affairs, and the success which he has gained is well deserved.

WAHOO WASP - NOVEMBER 15, 1942

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CARL OSCAR PEARSON

The whole community around Swedeburg was saddened Thursday, last, when the news spread of the passing of Mr. C.O. Pearson, after a few hours severe illness.
Mr. Pearson was born at Weston on July 12, 1879, and was married to Milsa Ekdahl, also of Weston. This union was blessed with four children.
Mr. and Mrs. Pearson moved to the Swedeburg community in 1908, and have resided there ever since, being very industrious farmers. They have for many years been active members in the Swedeburg Lutheran Church, in which he has served faithfulls treasurer and Board Member.
Oscar Pearson passed away October 29, 1942 at the age of sixty-three years, three months, and seventeen days. Mourning him are his widow and four children; Mrs. Mildred (Linus) Erickson, Malvin, Lloyd and Norman Pearson all of Swedeburg. Alsowo grandchildren. There is one brother, Ernest Pearson, of Waverly, Nebr.; and two sisters, Mrs. David Peterson, Plainville, Michigan, and Mrs. Dick Parr, of Encampment, Wyo. Also, a large host of friends.
Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from the home, and at 2:30 at the Lutheran Church, at which the pastor, Rev. Elmer J. Holt, officiated, assisted by Dr. C. O. Gulleen, of Genoa. Music was furnished by the Misses Are and Elaine Eliason and Mrs. Duryea Olson, accompanied by Miss Alvena Larson. Pallbearers were, A.F. Larson, Reynold Olson, Oscar Olson, Arthur Larson, O.F. Anderson and Henry Olson. Internment was in the Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.

Carl married Milsa Marie Olive Ekdahl on 12 Apr 1905 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska. Milsa (daughter of August O. Ekdahl and Olive Anna Fr) was born on 10 Nov 1883 in Weston, Saunders County, Nebraska; died on 25 Feb 1976 in the Saunders County Community Hospital, Wahoo, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 28 Feb 1976 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1920 Federal Census: Between 10 and 11 Mar 1920, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• 1910 Federal Census: 21 Apr 1910, Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska
• Baptism: 24 May 1924
• 1930 Federal Census: 7 Apr 1930, Listed as Miles M. Pearson. Stocking Precinct, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

WAHOO NEWSPAPER - MARCH 4, 1976

MILSA PEARSON RITES SATURDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Milsa Pearson, 92, were held Saturday, February 28, 1976 at 2 p.m. in the Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg with Rev. Richard A. Woolard officiating.
Mrs. Pearson was born November 20, 1883 at Weston, where she lived all her life. The former Milsa Ekdahl, she married Carl O. Pearson, April 23, 1905 at Weston. He died October 29, 1942. She died Wednesday evening in the Saunders County Commuy Hospital.
Survivors include sons Malvin and Norman of Wahoo, a daughter, Mrs. Linus (Mildred) Erickson, Ceresco, a sister, Mrs. Ray J. (Ruth) Sundquist, Wahoo; 5 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Assisting in the service was organist Mrs. Dagmar Wilcox.
Casketbearers were: Omar Sutton, Dale Sundquist, Martin Pearson, Irvin Pearson, Jr., Willard Larson and Leslie Ekdahl.
Internment was at Grace Lutheran Church at Swedeburg with Erickson's-Hult Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LINCOLN JOURNAL - FEBRUARY 27, 1976

PEARSON - Mrs. Milsa M., 92, Wahoo, died Wednesday. Survivors: sons, Melvin C., Norman, both of Wahoo; daughter, Mrs. Linus (Mildred) Erickson, Ceresco, sister, Mrs. Roy J. (Ruth) Sundquist, Wahoo; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg. The Rev. Richard Woolard. Church cemetery. Prayer service: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ericson's-Hult Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to church.