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Note: ted a poor turn out at her funeral because she had outlived most of her friends. Nearly 100 people who admired, respected, and loved her were present at the Chapel of Chimes Mortuary where the funeral service was held. Pallbearers were Joe Cladouhos, Tom Cladouhos, Brett Fagenstrom, Kurt Fagenstrom, Kim Fagenstrom, and George Febach. Eulogy was given by Joe Cladouhos and Jane Fagenstrom. Christine Cladouhos Larson read Grandma's favorite poem "Smiles" which Grandma had recited by memory just two years earlier at the wedding dinner of Peter and Doris Cladouhos. After the funeral the First Methodist Church women served the family lunch. Grandma died peacefully at Park Place Nursing Home. Doris and Peter, and Adina Cladouhos Febach were with her when she died. Death: Christine's recollection. Marriage: Cascade County Marriage License, book 19 page 10600, recorded 28 March 1921. The Great Falls Tribune, 24 April 1921, page 4 - Reception Is Given Mr. and Mrs. Fagenstrom - Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Moe and Mr. and Mrs. Hjalmar Fagenstrom entertained at a reception Friday evening at the Swedish Baptist church complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fagenstrom, who returned last week from an extended wedding trip on the Pacific coast. Mr. and Mrs. Fagenstrom were married in Great Falls March 26; Mrs. Fagenstrom formerly being Miss Mabel [Myrtle] Moe. The church was prettily decorated in streamers of pink and white with harmonizing baskets of pink and white carnations. Musical numbers were given by Miss Elsie Norquist and toasts were made by many of the guests. Lunch was served at 10 o'clock. The evening was spent informally, about 20 guests being present.
Note: Grandma Myrtle's funeral was attended by eleven of her fourteen grandchildren. Grandma expec
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