For the most part of her life she and her husband farmed the family farm outside of Oakland. She was a true farm wife as she took care of all the household duties, fed all the farm hands, gardened and prided herself on manicuring the farm grounds. They stayed on the farm until they retired in 1979. After that she made homes in Oakland, Hooper and Fremont.
She was a active member of First Lutheran church in Oakland, Redeemer Lutheran church in Hooper and Sinai Lutheran church in Fremont. She was active in multiple ladies groups in all of the churches.
She is survived by her daughter Joyce and husband Larry Williamsen of Fremont, Grandsons Michael and wife Cassy Williamsen of Oakland, David Williamsen and special fried Stacey Tabor of Fremont, and Great Granddaughter Ingrid Williamsen of Oakland. She is proceed in death by her parents and husband.
Condolences(5)
Joni Engdahl Gray
Menifee, CA Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Joyce, Larry, Mike and David, So sorry to hear of Aunt Sonya's death. They are all gone now--Aunt Virgie and Uncle Maynard, Dennis (my dad) and Ferne (my mom), Uncle Maynard and Aunt Velva, your dad (Alan) and now your mom (Sonya). Now we are the oldest generation with lots of good memories and thoughts of them all--we were lucky to have had them in our lives. My prayers are with you all. Joan Engdahl GrayMarilyn (Olson) Traver
Metaline Falls, WA Monday, May 16, 2011 I remember the good times I used to have on Sonya and Alan's farm. Joyce and I were close in age and good friends. I've wondered for a long time what had happened to all. I was just thinking about Sonya the other day and wondering if she were still alive. I have so many good memories of the family. My condolances to Joyce and Larry. Let's get in touch again. Love, MarilynRuth (Lauersen) Tucker
Omaha, NE Monday, May 16, 2011 Joyce, was sorry to read about the death of your mother in last week's Oakland paper. We have been out of the city so didn't read it until today. I didn't realize she was still living. I lost my Dad in 1965 and my Mom in 1979. I did forward the obit to Marilyn (Olson) Traver today. She lives in Washington state. Has been a long time since you and I have had any contact. We do see Larry's brother, Roger, each year at a reunion I put together at Old Country Buffet, 145th & Center, here in Omaha on the last Sunday in September at 12:30 p.m. If you and Larry can make it, we'd love to see you.. You have our sympathy on your loss. Ruth & Don TuckerRoma J. Engdahl
Waterloo, NE Wednesday, May 11, 2011 I am sorry I did not know that Sonya had passed on until I read the obituaries in the Tribune today. I am thinking of you and send my sincere sympathy to Joyce and Larry and their family.Roma J. Engdahl
Waterloo, NE Wednesday, May 11, 2011