James (Jim) E Gunderson 
James, known as Jim, was born on August 5th, 1938 in Wales, North Dakota.1 Jim's father was Hans Gunderson and his mother was Beatrice Mary Lariviere (Phillips). His paternal grandparents were Sven Gundersen (Gunderson) and Gurine (Gertrude) Madsen (Peterson); his maternal grandparents were Antoine (Anthony) Lariviere and Agnes (Aggie) Elinore Villeneuve. He had five brothers and three sisters, named Samuel, Leo, Noel, Gary, Joseph, Betty, Shirley and Elaine. He died due to Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) at the age of 67 on October 1st, 2005 in Colville, Washington. The funeral took place in Cle Elum Moose Lodge and was arranged by Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory.2 2 - Death Notes
- Obit says funeral was at Cle Elum Eagles Lodge.
- General Notes
- Moved to Snoqualmie when 12 (1950).
From newspaper obit:
James spent his early years in Hannah, N.D., where he began school. At the age of 12, James moved with his family to Snoqualmie, Wash., where he finished his education. James entered the work force as a young man to support the needs of his family. He worked at the local gas station, Tanner Lumber Mill and Weyerhauser. At the age of 18, James went to work with Boeing as Machinist in the Airplane On the Ground (AOG) division. He repaired aircraft on location throughout the world and retired from Boeing after 38 years. While working for Boeing he resided primarily in Fall City, Wash.
Following his retirement, James resided in Electric City, Wash., Post Falls and Priest River, Idaho prior to his move to Colville. James was a member of the Cle Elum Eagles Lodge for 25 years and the Ellensburg Moose Lodge for 15 years. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with family and friends. Conversations shared around the card table and fire pit were some of his favorites. James will be remembered as a great father, grandfather and friend whose great strength of character, love for life and proud nature will be missed.
- Moved to Snoqualmie when 12 (1950).
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Whereabouts
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Jim lived in Fall City, Washington.He lived in Hannah, North Dakota.He lived in Colville, Washington for zero months and zero days from before October 1st, 2005 to October 1st, 2005.
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Ancestor Pedigree Chart
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- b.1762
- b.15 Dec 1791 d.13 Feb 1874 in Bø, Norway
- b.1762
- b.17 Aug 1827 in Bø, Norway d.~ 1892 in United States
- b.< 1768
- b.1784 d.1856
- b.< 1768
- b.05 Oct 1851 in Bø, Norway d.~ 1915
- b.< 1812
<Unknown>
- b.01 Oct 1827 in Bø, Norway d.~ 1892 in United States
- b.< 1812
<Unknown>
- b.24 Mar 1901 in Olga, North Dakota d.14 Oct 1956 in Snoqualmie, Washington
- b.1865 in Dunsmuir, Norway d.1959
- b.05 Aug 1938 in Wales, North Dakota d.01 Oct 2005 in Colville, Washington
- b.1847 d.10 Jan 1909 in Olga, North Dakota
- b.08 Aug 1874 in ST. Eustache Parish, MAN. CANADA d.29 Nov 1957 in Walhalla, ND
- b.1855 in St Francis-Xavier, RRS, MAN. CAN. d.11 Jul 1927 in Naicam, Sask., Can
- b.29 Apr 1906 in Olga, North Dakota d.18 Feb 1994 in Bellevue, Washington
- b.1825 in Wisconsin Territory
<Unknown>
- b.10 Nov 1852 in Peace River, Alberta d.13 Dec 1933 in Langdon, North Dakota
- b.1828 in Wisconsin Territory d.23 Jun 1855 in Sault Ste Marie, MI
- b.1878 in NECHE, N.DAK. d.23 Feb 1966 in GRAND FORKS, N. DAK.
- b.27 Aug 1821 in Northwest Territory d.26 Sep 1893 in NECHE, N.DAK.
- b.02 Jan 1854 in Fort Garry, Red River Settlement, Manitoba d.29 Jul 1911 in Olga, North Dakota
- b.Jul 1825 in St. Boniface, MB d.01 Sep 1895 in NECHE, N.DAK.
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