Sadly we've lost yet another strong female influence in our family. On February 5th my Gramma Hjordis passed away at age 83. She was my norwegian grandmother and was one of the most gracious, kind and beautiful people on this earth.
Hjordis Katherine (Landsem) Hamlin died suddenly on Tuesday, February 5th, in her residence at Overlake Terrace Assisted Living Retirement Home. Born on October 21, 1924 in Monitor, Oregon, the daughter of Pastor Halvor and Olga Rogen. She was the youngest of 6 children. A graduate of Molalla Union High School and Pacific Lutheran University, earning a Master of Arts degree in Music/Voice. On October 13,1945 she married Ted Landsem. They raised 4 children in Molalla, Oregon where Ted owned and operated Molalla Iron Works (mfg. logging equip). She was a homemaker, a music teacher, choir director, and a vocal soloist / entertainer in the Willamette Valley and Portland area for many years. In addition, Hjordis enjoyed cooking, being a hostess, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She was an active member of her church all her life and shared her vocal talents with passion. She was widowed to both Ted Landsem (married 20 years) and Howard Hamlin of Milwaukie (married 16 years). In 1996, Hjordis relocated to Redmond to be near her daughter, Ardell. Hjordis always had a positive attitude, and was happy in sharing her faith. She was preceded in death by son, Marlin Landsem. Survivors include daughters, Carolyn Haughton of Bend, Ore., Gloria Atkinson of Redding, Calif., and Ardell RaZor of Carnation, Wash.; seven grandchildren, Debra Katrena, Craig Buche, Sheri Miller, Jill Rich, Lisa Dunnavant, Meagan RaZor, and Andrew Long; 8 great-grandchildren; brother, Howard Rogen of Longview, Wash.; as well as many family members and friends.We will miss her terribly but rejoice that she has already made heaven a more beautiful place. Thank you for all you have done for me and on my behalf. Thank you for always giving glory to God in all you did. Thank you for introducing me to God's word at such a young age. I hope I can always close my eyes and see that special sparkle or twinkle that you always seemed to have. Truly wonderful memories always, Grammy! All my love, Lisa & Family
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For some unexplained reason, at 10:30pm on this Monday eve, I was compelled to google my old PLU friend, Ardell Landsem RaZor, and found your site.
I am sorry for the loss of Hjordis, whom I remember well and dearly. Ardell's family was a portrayal of amazing strength and joy to me, quite an awakening as to what families could truly be to one another. Your lovely writing here is exemplary of that, Designer Mommy!
If this message gets to Ardell and she's interested, I would love to hear from her - it's Trina, the tall brunette from Hillsboro (remember "cookie breath"?). My email is trina8098@comcast.net.
Wishing peace and comfort to you all -
Trina Delany
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