Erick O. Gaarden was born in Gol, Halingdal, Norway, on June 16, 1872, the son of Ole and Barbara Gaarden. He came to America with his parents in 1876 and settled on a farm in the Spring Creek community where he lived until 1949 when he moved to Hanley Falls, Minnesota. There he lived until 1951 when he came to live with his nephew, Arthur Gordon, of Clarkfield, Minnesota. He was confirmed by Rev. Talakson at St. Lucas Church in Normania Township, and has been an active member of the Spring Creek Lutheran Church many years. Erick suffered a stroke on May 16, 1957, and was taken to the Clarkfield Community Hospital where he passed away the following day. He had attained the age of 84 years, 11 months and one day. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and six brothers. Left to mourn his departure are his nephews, Arthur of Clarkfield, and Bayard of Montevideo, Minnesota, and his niece, Ruth (Mrs. Willard Johnson) of Minneapolis. Erick was a kind and loving uncle. Blessed be his memory. IN MEMORY OF ERICK O. GAARDEN June 16th, 1872 ~ May 17th, 1957 Funeral Services Monday, May 20, 1957, 2:00 p.m. Spring Creek Lutheran Church, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Clergy Officiating, Rev. P. L. Mork Organist, Mrs. Leona Richter Vocal Solo, Mrs. P. L. Mork Pallbearers Selmer Foss ~ Emil West Alfred Hagren ~ Oscar Sandager Oscar Peterson ~ William Nelson Final Resting Place Spring Creek Lutheran Cemetery, Normania Township Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota Arrangements by Lynner Funeral Home Since 1891 Clarkfield Minnesota