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Oscar Henry Halvorson

Birth	:	24 Jun 1918 Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	31 Jul 2012 Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Stordahl Cemetery, Hamlet, Williams County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.5614014, -103.1231003
Description	:	Oscar H. Halvorson, 94, a longtime Williston resident, passed away Tuesday morning, July 31, 2012 at the Bethel Lutheran Home in Williston, North Dakota. Oscar Henry Halvorson (94) was born on June 24, 1918 to Knut and Rebecca (Onstad) Halvorson on their homestead near Wildrose, ND. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Wildrose. Speaking his first language, Norwegian, delayed his starting school for one year. He attended school in Wildrose, graduating from Wildrose High School in 1937. Oscar was an "early adopter of technology". As a boy in the Depression, he saved pennies to buy a book on... Read More	Oscar H. Halvorson, 94, a longtime Williston resident, passed away Tuesday morning, July 31, 2012 at the Bethel Lutheran Home in Williston, North Dakota. Oscar Henry Halvorson (94) was born on June 24, 1918 to Knut and Rebecca (Onstad) Halvorson on their homestead near Wildrose, ND. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church in Wildrose. Speaking his first language, Norwegian, delayed his starting school for one year. He attended school in Wildrose, graduating from Wildrose High School in 1937. Oscar was an "early adopter of technology". As a boy in the Depression, he saved pennies to buy a book on radio electronics and built projects from the book with scrounged components. This was the beginning of his becoming a radio and television broadcast pioneer, as well as an amateur ham radio operator (KØVOC and WTIOW) . He began his studies at the University of North Dakota (UND), Grand Forks, in civil engineering. After his freshman year, he entered the CCCs (Civilian Conservation Corps) to earn money to continue his university studies. During his three years of service at the Medicine Lake Wildlife Refuge in Montana he attained the highest possible civilian rating. Following his CCC service, he returned to UND as a sophomore, majoring in accounting and minoring in economics, graduating in 1944. He was a member of Beta Alpha Psi, the national scholastic accounting fraternity. While at UND he lived for one year in student housing known as "Camp Depression" which was comprised of narrow gauge rail box cars. He developed many lifelong friendships among his roommates. In addition to his academic studies, he passed the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) first class radio and telephone operator exam. This allowed him to work as a licensed operator at both the commercial radio station KILO (Grand Forks, ND) and as the engineer at the UND campus radio station KFJM. While working at KFJM he met his future bride, Fay, who was also a UND student and employee of the radio station. He returned to the family farm near Wildrose due to his father's illness. Following his father's death, he was recruited as the chief engineer for KGCX radio station in Sidney, MT. His brother-in-law, Willard Magnuson, assumed the farming responsibilities. On June 18, 1946 he was united in marriage to Fay Carol Lufkin of Grand Forks, ND at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Grand Forks. They established their home in Sidney, MT. To this union three sons and two daughters were born. In 1956 he and his wife bought radio station KSTV in Stephenville, TX. In 1957 he was recruited as the first Williston based chief engineer at the newly on-air television station KUMV-TV. During 16 years at KUMV he was promoted to general manager, while continuing as the chief engineer. In 1962 he and wife Fay, with two partners, launched radio station KGCA in Rugby, ND. In 1972, he and his wife with a partner purchased KGCX - AM radio station (Sidney, MT/Williston, ND). In 1981 they launched the FM station KGCH (Sidney, MT). Throughout his life he continued his farming interests. He built his own farm in the Wildrose area with the assistance of his wife and five children. He continued actively farming into his "retirement" years. Oscar had many interests and activities. While living in Sidney, MT he was a Toastmaster. For more than 50 years he was active in Rotary International, joining his first club in Stephenville, TX. As a committed and passionate member of the Williston Rotary Club, he served in many capacities, including President. He enjoyed having his children join him as his guests at Club meetings. For his many years of commitment and achievements, the Rotary International bestowed him its highest honor to members, the Paul Harris Award. His faith and active church membership were central to his life. As a member of Pella Lutheran Church in Sidney, MT he served as treasurer and trustee. In Williston, he was a member of First Lutheran Church, serving as a Sunday School teacher, church council and pastoral search committee member. Together with his wife, Fay, he completed the two-year Bethel Bible Trainee series. He was also a member of the Williston Gideons. Oscar served as president of the North Dakota Broadcasters' Associations. He attended several NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) conventions. He was an avid reader of a wide range of non-fiction books and literature, reading everything cover to cover. Travel was of great interest to Oscar, both across the US (including Hawaii) and internationally. He and his wife travelled through the Panama Canal and to Israel and Egypt. He especially enjoyed several summer fishing trips in Canada with business friends and associates. He was a Friends of Scouting supporter. His eight Eagle Scouts (three sons and five grandsons) gave him immense pride. His favorite times were spent with his family. Oscar is survived by his wife of 66 years, Fay, three sons, David Philip Halvorson (Sidney, MT); Richard Nathan Halvorson (Williston, ND); Thomas Roger and Marilyn (Leastman) Halvorson (Sidney, MT); two daughters, Cynthia Karen (Bernd Waldmann) Halvorson (Zurich Switzerland) and Deborah Gail Halvorson (Minneapolis, MN); five grandsons, Barry F Halvorson (Billings, MT); Ronny M Halvorson (Minot, ND); Leif E and Kim (Miller) Halvorson (Sidney, MT); Cedric A and Megan (Oldynski) Halvorson (Bowbells, ND) and Haans J Halvorson (Sidney, MT); two granddaughters, Charla Halvorson-Opsta and Cozette E Halvorson (Bismarck, ND); and four great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters; and one sister-in-law Phyllis E Lufkin (Mill Creek, WA). Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; his baby brother Melvin E Halvorson; his sisters Inez (Willard) Magnuson and Gladys (Robert) Anderson and his brothers-in law Willard Magnuson and Robert E Anderson.

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Where is Oscar Henry Halvorson's memorial?
Oscar Henry Halvorson's memorial is located at: Stordahl Cemetery, Hamlet, Williams County, USA.
When did Oscar Henry Halvorson death?
Oscar Henry Halvorson death on 31 Jul 2012 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Oscar Henry Halvorson's memorial?
Latitude: 48.5614014
Longitude: -103.1231003

Family Members:

Parent

Knute Halvorson

(1882 - 1945)

Rebecca Mathilda Onstad Halvorson

(1894 - 1968)

Spouse

Fay Carol Lufkin Halvorson

(1925 - 2019)

Siblings

Melvin Enock Halvorson

(1919 - 1919)

Children

David Philip Halvorson

(1948 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Stordahl Cemetery
Hamlet, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5614014, -103.1231003

2. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Wildrose, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5321999, -103.1857986

3. Bethel Cemetery
Wildrose, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5682983, -103.2324982

4. Grong Cemetery
Hamlet, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5966700, -103.0164400

5. Grace Cemetery
Wildrose, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6327500, -103.1927100

6. Saint Olaf Cemetery
Temple, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5069008, -103.0160980

7. Trinity Cemetery
Hayland Township, Divide County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6399994, -103.0582962

8. Rainbow Valley Lutheran Cemetery
Wildrose, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4802361, -103.2330551

9. Sharon Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6039009, -102.9400024

10. Lindahl Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5226550, -102.9286890

11. East Opdal Cemetery
Divide County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6481018, -103.2861023

12. Saint Marys Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6178017, -102.9282990

13. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
McGregor, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6185989, -102.9285965

14. Corinth Cemetery
Corinth, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6257973, -103.3208160

15. Temple Cemetery
Temple, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3871994, -103.0475006

16. Our Saviors Cemetery
Noonan, Divide County, USA
Coordinate: 48.7149700, -102.9685200

17. Beauty Valley Cemetery
Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5024986, -102.8488998

18. Norman Lutheran Cemetery
White Earth, Mountrail County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4879417, -102.8506165

19. Bakken Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4160995, -102.9216995

20. Scandia Cemetery
Battleview, Burke County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6618580, -102.8655650

21. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3911018, -102.9411011

22. United Cemetery
Tioga, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3885994, -102.9396973

23. Skabo Lutheran Cemetery
Crosby, Divide County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6841200, -103.3847400

24. Minton Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3867760, -102.9412060