Alton
Alton Bjork
d. February 16, 2006
Bjork, Dr. Alton J.
Age 93
Of St. Paul
Born January 22, 1913 in Marion, North Dakota and entered heaven on February 16, 2006. Preceded in death by brother, Clarence, sister, Jeanette and grandson, Kevin. Survived by wife of 62 years, Adeline; children, Mary, David (Jeff), Paul (Jean), John (Geri) and Ruth; grandchildren, Kirsten (Chris), Erin (Matt), Ellen, Eric, Bryan, Miela, and Danny; sisters, Myra (Bob) and Lyla; brother, Maynard (Edna); sister-in-law, Helen; many nieces and nephews. Alton received his Doctorate from Columbia University. He was a Professor of Education at the University of North Dakota for 22 years and at Illinois State University for 15 years before he retired in 1983. In his 37 years as a professor he worked with many graduate students who became educators throughout the Midwest. Alton was active in the Lutheran Church for many years. Service Monday 1:00PM at GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 Snelling Avenue South. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-5PM at BRADSHAW, 678 South Snelling at Eleanor and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials preferred to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Bradshaw
678 Snelling Avenue South
651-698-3878
Age 93
Of St. Paul
Born January 22, 1913 in Marion, North Dakota and entered heaven on February 16, 2006. Preceded in death by brother, Clarence, sister, Jeanette and grandson, Kevin. Survived by wife of 62 years, Adeline; children, Mary, David (Jeff), Paul (Jean), John (Geri) and Ruth; grandchildren, Kirsten (Chris), Erin (Matt), Ellen, Eric, Bryan, Miela, and Danny; sisters, Myra (Bob) and Lyla; brother, Maynard (Edna); sister-in-law, Helen; many nieces and nephews. Alton received his Doctorate from Columbia University. He was a Professor of Education at the University of North Dakota for 22 years and at Illinois State University for 15 years before he retired in 1983. In his 37 years as a professor he worked with many graduate students who became educators throughout the Midwest. Alton was active in the Lutheran Church for many years. Service Monday 1:00PM at GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH, 700 Snelling Avenue South. Interment Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3-5PM at BRADSHAW, 678 South Snelling at Eleanor and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials preferred to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Bradshaw
678 Snelling Avenue South
651-698-3878
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