Taral Knutson “Thomas” Tweedt (1853-1942)

TWEEDT, DOBBE, FJELLAND

Posted By: Dorian Myhre (email)
Date: 1/11/2025 at 19:24:58

From Nevada Evening Journal May 2, 1942 (page 3)

Funeral Services Held at Huxley For T. K. Tweedt

Funeral services for T. K. Tweedt were held at the Palestine church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after a brief prayer service at the home at 1:30.

The services were in charge of his pastor, Rev. H. E. Jacobson, and he was assisted by Rev. Peder Buland of Story City, a former pastor.

Six nephews served as casket bearers, John Tweedt of Dolliver, Ed Woods of Eagle Grove, Omer Westre of Jewell, Harry Wee, Arthur Larson and Lewis Dobbe.

The services were largely attended by relatives, friends and members of the church which he had served so faithfully for many years as parochial school teacher, chorister and deacon. At the time of his death he was past 88 years and was the oldest member of the congregation. In spite of his advanced age he took an active interest in all church activities and in spreading the gospel of his Savior to all people. There were many gifts to the various branches of the missions, given in memory of the departed. The floral offerings were very beautiful, and they were arranged by Mrs. Newtie Wee and Mrs. Milton Dobbe.

At the opening of the services Walter Christopher sang a solo, "When I've Gone the Last Mile of the Way," with organ accompaniment by Miss Leona Brendeland. Rev. Jacobson chose his text from Paul's Second Epistle to Timothy, verses six to eight in the fourth chapter. After the sermon Mr. Christopher sang a Norwegian hymn, "Hvile I Mit Hjem." Rev. Buland, who was his pastor for many years, addressed the large audience, using the Norwegian language, and at the conclusion of services, Rev. and Mrs. Jacobson sang a duet, "For You I Am Praying." The remains were interred in the family lot in the Palestine cemetery.

Tarral K. Tweedt, son of Knut and Martha Tweedt, was born in Olen, near Bergen, Norway, Nov. 18, 1853. In 1877 he came to America with his mother, brothers and sisters. His father passed away in Norwa. in March 1884, he was married to Helen Dobbe and this union was blessed with three children, Mrs. Annie Fjelland and Clarence Tweedt, both living in this community. The oldest son, Harry Tweedt, passed away on April 3, a little over three weeks ago. The family lived in Emmet county until 1899 when they moved to a farm two miles south of town. In 1913 they retired from the farm and built a home in Huxley. Mrs. Tweedt died in 1933. He passed away after a short illness in his home on Sunday evening, April 26, 1942, at the age of 88 years, 5 months and 8 days.

In addition to the son and daughter he leaves six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Relatives from a distance who were here for the funeral were Mrs. Weslie Berhow, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Tweedt of Fairmont, Minnesota, Mr. and Mrs. Burnis Tweedt of Armstrong, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Woods, Mrs. Betsey Woods and sons, Sylvan, Burt and Leonard of Eagle Grove, Mr. and Mrs. George Lee of Humboldt, John Tweedt and daughter, Marie of Dolliver, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Valen of Estherville, Mrs. Clara Christiansen of Webster City, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Berg, Mrs. Lars Kalvig and Osmond Westre of Jewell, Mr. and Mrs. Murlie Lowman of Des Moines, Mrs. E. L. Severeid, Rev. and Mrs. Peter Buland of Story City.