Payette County ID Archives Obituaries.....Ahlstrand, Fred C. 1928
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The Payette Independent 3-29-1928
The Payette Independent
Payette, Idaho
Thursday, March 29, 1928
 
DEATH OF FRED AHLSTRAND
 
Fred C. Ahlstrand was born at Osage City, Kansas, July 13, 1888.  In 1906 he 
moved to Idaho with his parents and settled on the farm just north of 
Fruitland.  Here the father died in 1910.  January 1, 1914 he was married to 
Viola L. Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson, of Washoe.  To this 
union 4 daughters were born, Louise, Elane, Helen and Arlene.  These together 
with his companion and one brother, Elmer Ahlstrand survive him, his mother 
having passed away July 20 of last year, and another brother dying in infancy.
 
The deceased was sick but a few days and died March 23, 1928, at 12:30 p. m. 
from a severe attack of pneumonia.
 
For the past ten years Mr. Ahlstrand has been manager of the Fruitland Fruit 
Association.  He was industrious and trustworthy, a kind a thoughtful father 
and husband, and a worthy citizen.
 
His disease at the prime of life is a mystery to us.  Surely now in the words 
of the apostle, "We see in a glass darkly."
 
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Brethren church at 2:30, 
conducted by Rev. Herschel Shank.  The respect and esteem in which Mr. 
Alhstrand was held was attested to by the large attendance and many beautiful 
floral emblems sent by friends and business associates.  Beautiful music was 
furnished by Mrs. Earl Fisher, Mrs. J. Deal, Mr. H. G. Gardner, and M. W. 
Hazeltine, ably assisted by Mrs. E. W. Madsen at the piano.  The six casket 
bearers were Major Harry T. Lewis and the five directors of the Fruitland 
Fruit Association, H. G. Gardner, E. B. Holt, Fred Eagle, Mars Thode and C. J. 
Swearingen.  Interment was made in Riverside cemetery, beside his father and 
mother.
 
The fruit interests not only of the Payette Valley but of the entire state owe 
much to Mr. Ahlstrand.  He was a careful student of the cultivation and 
marketing problems of the orchardist.  His special interest was the 
development of the Fruitland Fruit Association which he has  advanced in a 
marked degree under his management.  His unswerving integrity and intense 
loyalty and devotion will prove not only an  inspiration but a challenge to 
his successors.
 
When some pass beyond, only relatives mourn but others are a loss that brings 
sadness to many friends and neighbors.  Such a one was our friend who has left 
us.  His loyalty and faithfulness to the business of his associates and his 
honesty in managing the same has won the admiration and confidence of all who 
knew him.
 
In those troublous times when those in authority so often prove untrue to 
their responsibilities, it is well that we pause to consider the qualities in 
a man that kept him true to his trust.  The ideal to which he aspired was that 
of true cooperative action by all.  Because of the intensity of his desire to 
see this accomplished he gave of himself unsparingly and unselfishly.  His 
energy and thought and time were used in solving the problems for others.  
This was the Fred Ahlstrand to those who knew him best.  So in his passing our 
loss is great, and we wonder if there will be anyone who can fill his place.  
In the memory of his friends, he will always live as a man who has striven for 
an ideal.
 
The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family and 
brother in their hour of sorrow.
 
CARD OF THANKS
to the many kind friends who contributed the beautiful floral offerings, and 
to those who rendered such kindly assistance in the last illness of our loved 
one and whose comforting words have meant so much to us, we extend our 
heartfelt thanks.
Mrs. Fred Ahlstrand and Children
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ahlstrand and Children
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Johnson and Family

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