Elving J. Kjellstrom,
August 18, 1922 - May 24, 2012
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OREGON-Elving J. Kjellstrom, age 89, of Oregon, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on August 18, 1922, in Rockford, Ill., the son of Joel and Elna Kjellstrom. Elving married Marjorie Hetrick on Sept. 8, 1945, in Rockford, Ill. After graduation from Rockford High School, he proudly flew P51 Mustangs in the Army Air Corp during WWII. After the war, he and Marge came to Oregon and together founded Wisco Industries. Elving was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Oregon Rotary Club, Oregon Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Masonic Lodge #151, and the Zor Shriners and Jesters. He was proud of his Swedish heritage and enjoyed traveling the world with Marge. Elving is survived by four sons, Dennis, Gary (Renee), Randy (Lisa), and Doug (Anne Tilley); grandchildren, Kim, Ryan, Lynn, Jessica, Amie, Erin, Joseph, Alex, Isabella, and Allison; great-grandchildren, Morgan, Collin, Lauren, Dhea, Lexi, Brittany, Brek, Brinlee, Cammron, Jayce, and Stella; brother, Roger (Marjorie); and special friend, Dottie Thomson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marge; sister, Eleanor Wormley; and great-grandson, Mason Machotka. Funeral services for Elving will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Prairie Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be at the OREGON MASONIC CENTER, 201 Park Street, Oregon on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a Masonic service at 8 p.m., and also at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Masonic Lodge 151. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff at Waunakee Manor for the loving care he was given. Elving was a successful business owner, but his greatest accomplishment was being a wonderful father to four sons.
Cemetery:
Burial will be in Prairie Mound Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Masonic Lodge 151.
Visitation will be at the OREGON MASONIC CENTER, 201 Park Street, Oregon on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, from 5 until 8 p.m. with a Masonic service at 8 p.m., and also at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Funeral services for Elving will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park Street, Oregon on Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at 11 a.m.
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Bonnie Booth Bork
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I was saddened to hear of your Dad's passing, he was a great friend to my Dad and I can't help but smile when I remember all the good times they had together!
WD
Wayne Day
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This poem was given to me at my brothers death. It helped me and I hope it helps the Kjellstrom family.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
BL
Barbara Lincoln
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I recieved word from BRUNO of the passing of Elving. I remember all the good times we had at the Army Air Corp reunions. My husband, Austin, thought a great deal of Elving. My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family members.