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Haldor Lillenas

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Haldor Lillenas Famous memorial

Birth
Hordaland fylke, Norway
Death
18 Aug 1959 (aged 73)
Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, USA
Burial
Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA GPS-Latitude: 38.9999008, Longitude: -94.5704346
Plot
Section 20, Lot 120
Memorial ID
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Hymn Writer. He wrote the text and melody to the beloved hymns, "The Bible Stands" and "Wonderful Grace of Jesus," among many others. He also wrote the melody for "It is Glory Just to Walk With Him." The publishing company he started, which bears his name, is still one of the premier publishers of sacred music today.
Hymn Writer. He wrote the text and melody to the beloved hymns, "The Bible Stands" and "Wonderful Grace of Jesus," among many others. He also wrote the melody for "It is Glory Just to Walk With Him." The publishing company he started, which bears his name, is still one of the premier publishers of sacred music today.

Bio by: Mike Reed



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  • Originally Created by: Mike Reed
  • Added: Oct 23, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6872074/haldor-lillenas: accessed ), memorial page for Haldor Lillenas (19 Nov 1885–18 Aug 1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6872074, citing Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.