Thomas Alberg was born as Nils Adrian Alberg, according to a hand writen entry by his mother in his baby book. For many years, he went by Adrian, using the letter "N" as his middle initial. It may have been because his grandfather was still alive, or simply, as he told me, he didn't like the name. His sister June told me that his mother called him "Ad", pronounced "Aid", even after he changed his name legally to Thomas Adrian Nils Alberg.
When I asked him, he couldn't remember the exact year he changed it. He was still going by Adrian in 1939 when he married, but his diploma from the University of WA in 1942 gives his name as Thomas. He said he picked "Tom" as his name both to honor his favorite uncle, Thomas Dahlqist, and because he thought it was a strong name.
Obituary entered courtesy of Ms. Bonita Olmer
Thomas Adrian Nils ALBERG May 24, 1915 ~ April 7, 2007 Age 91, son of Swedish immigrants, Julius Arvid (Johansson) Alberg and Hilda Elida Dahlquist Alberg, Tom was born May 24, 1915 in Noon, WA. He grew up with his sister, June and cousin, Ralph Renstrom on the Olympic Peninsula where his father had a logging mill. Tom graduated from Port Angeles High School at 15 years old in 1931. He later attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where he met his beloved wife, Miriam Ann Twitchell Alberg, who preceded him in death in 1999. Tom graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance and Public Utility Regulation in 1939. Tom and Miriam were married for 60 years. A Ballard resident, Tom made Blue Ridge his home for the last 57 years. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend; all those who knew Tom will remember the stories that he loved to share. He had an amazing memory and was always willing to share his life experiences with those around him. Supporting his mother and sister through the great depression, Tom had a strong work ethic which he passed along to the Alberg children. He kept a daily journal tracking all his business and life adventures. Tom started his career with the Pullman Company in San Francisco where their first son was born. Entrepreneurial by nature, they then moved back to Seattle and started Seattle Investment Company and a small real estate office at Greenlake. Not only was he active in real estate and sand & gravel, he was also a mortgage and insurance broker. Tom was an avid reader and started many small business projects from exploring geothermal power in Nevada to Alberg Cherry Orchards in Eastern Washington. One of his recent ventures was developing Stillwater Creek Vineyards on his property in Royal City, WA. The family has enjoyed going to the Duvall Farm over the years. Tom was a member of the Swedish Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Blue Ridge Club for over 50 years. He served as Treasurer for the Washington Democratic Party, was a member of the Geothermal Association, and was a founding member of United Savings and Loan. Survived by his children, Tom Austin Alberg and his wife, Judi Beck of Seattle, Michael John Alberg and his wife, Winifred Alberg of Ellensburg, Kay Lynn Alberg of Shoreline, David Julius Alberg of Seattle and Anne Marie Alberg of Kirkland; sister, June Betty Alberg Schultz of Renton and her son, Michael Roy Schultz and his wife, Janet of Sumner; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and daughters-in-law, Mary Alberg of Seattle and Lael Alberg of Issaquah. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16th at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home in Ballard, Reception to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Swedish Cultural Center Scholarship Fund; or a charity of your choice.
Published in print from 4/14/2007 - 4/15/2007.
(Source: www.nwclassifieds.com)
When I asked him, he couldn't remember the exact year he changed it. He was still going by Adrian in 1939 when he married, but his diploma from the University of WA in 1942 gives his name as Thomas. He said he picked "Tom" as his name both to honor his favorite uncle, Thomas Dahlqist, and because he thought it was a strong name.
Obituary entered courtesy of Ms. Bonita Olmer
Thomas Adrian Nils ALBERG May 24, 1915 ~ April 7, 2007 Age 91, son of Swedish immigrants, Julius Arvid (Johansson) Alberg and Hilda Elida Dahlquist Alberg, Tom was born May 24, 1915 in Noon, WA. He grew up with his sister, June and cousin, Ralph Renstrom on the Olympic Peninsula where his father had a logging mill. Tom graduated from Port Angeles High School at 15 years old in 1931. He later attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where he met his beloved wife, Miriam Ann Twitchell Alberg, who preceded him in death in 1999. Tom graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance and Public Utility Regulation in 1939. Tom and Miriam were married for 60 years. A Ballard resident, Tom made Blue Ridge his home for the last 57 years. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend; all those who knew Tom will remember the stories that he loved to share. He had an amazing memory and was always willing to share his life experiences with those around him. Supporting his mother and sister through the great depression, Tom had a strong work ethic which he passed along to the Alberg children. He kept a daily journal tracking all his business and life adventures. Tom started his career with the Pullman Company in San Francisco where their first son was born. Entrepreneurial by nature, they then moved back to Seattle and started Seattle Investment Company and a small real estate office at Greenlake. Not only was he active in real estate and sand & gravel, he was also a mortgage and insurance broker. Tom was an avid reader and started many small business projects from exploring geothermal power in Nevada to Alberg Cherry Orchards in Eastern Washington. One of his recent ventures was developing Stillwater Creek Vineyards on his property in Royal City, WA. The family has enjoyed going to the Duvall Farm over the years. Tom was a member of the Swedish Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Blue Ridge Club for over 50 years. He served as Treasurer for the Washington Democratic Party, was a member of the Geothermal Association, and was a founding member of United Savings and Loan. Survived by his children, Tom Austin Alberg and his wife, Judi Beck of Seattle, Michael John Alberg and his wife, Winifred Alberg of Ellensburg, Kay Lynn Alberg of Shoreline, David Julius Alberg of Seattle and Anne Marie Alberg of Kirkland; sister, June Betty Alberg Schultz of Renton and her son, Michael Roy Schultz and his wife, Janet of Sumner; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and daughters-in-law, Mary Alberg of Seattle and Lael Alberg of Issaquah. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16th at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home in Ballard, Reception to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Swedish Cultural Center Scholarship Fund; or a charity of your choice.
Published in print from 4/14/2007 - 4/15/2007.
(Source: www.nwclassifieds.com)
Thomas Alberg was born as Nils Adrian Alberg, according to a hand writen entry by his mother in his baby book. For many years, he went by Adrian, using the letter "N" as his middle initial. It may have been because his grandfather was still alive, or simply, as he told me, he didn't like the name. His sister June told me that his mother called him "Ad", pronounced "Aid", even after he changed his name legally to Thomas Adrian Nils Alberg.
When I asked him, he couldn't remember the exact year he changed it. He was still going by Adrian in 1939 when he married, but his diploma from the University of WA in 1942 gives his name as Thomas. He said he picked "Tom" as his name both to honor his favorite uncle, Thomas Dahlqist, and because he thought it was a strong name.
Obituary entered courtesy of Ms. Bonita Olmer
Thomas Adrian Nils ALBERG May 24, 1915 ~ April 7, 2007 Age 91, son of Swedish immigrants, Julius Arvid (Johansson) Alberg and Hilda Elida Dahlquist Alberg, Tom was born May 24, 1915 in Noon, WA. He grew up with his sister, June and cousin, Ralph Renstrom on the Olympic Peninsula where his father had a logging mill. Tom graduated from Port Angeles High School at 15 years old in 1931. He later attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where he met his beloved wife, Miriam Ann Twitchell Alberg, who preceded him in death in 1999. Tom graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance and Public Utility Regulation in 1939. Tom and Miriam were married for 60 years. A Ballard resident, Tom made Blue Ridge his home for the last 57 years. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend; all those who knew Tom will remember the stories that he loved to share. He had an amazing memory and was always willing to share his life experiences with those around him. Supporting his mother and sister through the great depression, Tom had a strong work ethic which he passed along to the Alberg children. He kept a daily journal tracking all his business and life adventures. Tom started his career with the Pullman Company in San Francisco where their first son was born. Entrepreneurial by nature, they then moved back to Seattle and started Seattle Investment Company and a small real estate office at Greenlake. Not only was he active in real estate and sand & gravel, he was also a mortgage and insurance broker. Tom was an avid reader and started many small business projects from exploring geothermal power in Nevada to Alberg Cherry Orchards in Eastern Washington. One of his recent ventures was developing Stillwater Creek Vineyards on his property in Royal City, WA. The family has enjoyed going to the Duvall Farm over the years. Tom was a member of the Swedish Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Blue Ridge Club for over 50 years. He served as Treasurer for the Washington Democratic Party, was a member of the Geothermal Association, and was a founding member of United Savings and Loan. Survived by his children, Tom Austin Alberg and his wife, Judi Beck of Seattle, Michael John Alberg and his wife, Winifred Alberg of Ellensburg, Kay Lynn Alberg of Shoreline, David Julius Alberg of Seattle and Anne Marie Alberg of Kirkland; sister, June Betty Alberg Schultz of Renton and her son, Michael Roy Schultz and his wife, Janet of Sumner; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and daughters-in-law, Mary Alberg of Seattle and Lael Alberg of Issaquah. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16th at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home in Ballard, Reception to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Swedish Cultural Center Scholarship Fund; or a charity of your choice.
Published in print from 4/14/2007 - 4/15/2007.
(Source: www.nwclassifieds.com)
When I asked him, he couldn't remember the exact year he changed it. He was still going by Adrian in 1939 when he married, but his diploma from the University of WA in 1942 gives his name as Thomas. He said he picked "Tom" as his name both to honor his favorite uncle, Thomas Dahlqist, and because he thought it was a strong name.
Obituary entered courtesy of Ms. Bonita Olmer
Thomas Adrian Nils ALBERG May 24, 1915 ~ April 7, 2007 Age 91, son of Swedish immigrants, Julius Arvid (Johansson) Alberg and Hilda Elida Dahlquist Alberg, Tom was born May 24, 1915 in Noon, WA. He grew up with his sister, June and cousin, Ralph Renstrom on the Olympic Peninsula where his father had a logging mill. Tom graduated from Port Angeles High School at 15 years old in 1931. He later attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where he met his beloved wife, Miriam Ann Twitchell Alberg, who preceded him in death in 1999. Tom graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance and Public Utility Regulation in 1939. Tom and Miriam were married for 60 years. A Ballard resident, Tom made Blue Ridge his home for the last 57 years. An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend; all those who knew Tom will remember the stories that he loved to share. He had an amazing memory and was always willing to share his life experiences with those around him. Supporting his mother and sister through the great depression, Tom had a strong work ethic which he passed along to the Alberg children. He kept a daily journal tracking all his business and life adventures. Tom started his career with the Pullman Company in San Francisco where their first son was born. Entrepreneurial by nature, they then moved back to Seattle and started Seattle Investment Company and a small real estate office at Greenlake. Not only was he active in real estate and sand & gravel, he was also a mortgage and insurance broker. Tom was an avid reader and started many small business projects from exploring geothermal power in Nevada to Alberg Cherry Orchards in Eastern Washington. One of his recent ventures was developing Stillwater Creek Vineyards on his property in Royal City, WA. The family has enjoyed going to the Duvall Farm over the years. Tom was a member of the Swedish Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Blue Ridge Club for over 50 years. He served as Treasurer for the Washington Democratic Party, was a member of the Geothermal Association, and was a founding member of United Savings and Loan. Survived by his children, Tom Austin Alberg and his wife, Judi Beck of Seattle, Michael John Alberg and his wife, Winifred Alberg of Ellensburg, Kay Lynn Alberg of Shoreline, David Julius Alberg of Seattle and Anne Marie Alberg of Kirkland; sister, June Betty Alberg Schultz of Renton and her son, Michael Roy Schultz and his wife, Janet of Sumner; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and daughters-in-law, Mary Alberg of Seattle and Lael Alberg of Issaquah. He will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 16th at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home in Ballard, Reception to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Swedish Cultural Center Scholarship Fund; or a charity of your choice.
Published in print from 4/14/2007 - 4/15/2007.
(Source: www.nwclassifieds.com)
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