Posted on: Pierce Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/PierceObits/10145 Surname: Jacobson, Friswold, Thompson, Magnusen ------------------------- Spring Valley Sun, July 30, 1953 Ole Jacobson Ole Jacobson was born to Ole Friswold and wife Olava in Foldalen, Norway on May 14, 1866. At the age of 12, with his parents, brothers and sisters, he came to America settling in Spring Lake. On May 5, 1891 he was united in marriage to Thora Thompson, the young couple setting up housekeeping at Glenwood City, where they resided for nine years, then moving onto their farm in Spring Lake which has since been their home. On May 5, 1946 they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary but due to his wife's illness, only nearest relatives were present. The following June 25th his wife passed away. The three oldest children also preceded him in death. The four surviving children are: Olga (Mrs. Carl Magnusen, Minneapolis; Lenora, (Mrs. Arthur Jacobson) Phillip and Orval, all of Spring Lake. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Stein, Los Angeles, CA., and Marie Friswold, Colorado Springs, CO; five grand children and 3 great grand children, several nieces and nephews and a host of more distant relatives. Mr. Jacobson was a faithful member of the Spring Lake Lutheran Church. He also served as a member of the Brookside School Board for many years as well as on Town Board, and also Town Treasurer for several years. Since the death of his wife he has lived with his son, Orval, on the home place. He has been in declining health for the past several years. He passed away on Saturday, July 25th at the age of 87 years, 2 months, 11 days. The funeral services were held from the Spring Lake Lutheran Church July 28, 1953, Rev. C. Smeby officiating. Burial took place in Spring Lake Lutheran Cemetery. Contributed by Joe Waddell Link: Pierce County WIGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce>