Axel John Torget

Axel John TORGET Axel John Torget was born in Vik, Norway on November 10, 1921.He passed away peacefully on December 26, 2011 in Seattle. He is survived by his loving wife Marian, sister Betty Abbey; son Craig (Joan) and daughter Janis (David) Harsila; four grand-children Scott (Brittany) and Katie Harsila and Amy and Michael Torget. He cherished holding Axel Harsila, his first great grandchild, in his arms. Axel immigrated to the U.S. with his parents, Gerth and Jenny and older brother Magnus when he was eighteen months old. He grew up in Ballard and graduated from Ballard High School in 1940. During WWII he served as an Army Master Sergeant in North Africa and Italy. After release from the army he entered the University of Washington on the G.I. Bill. He married Marian Johansen in 1948. Axel fished commercially for salmon and halibut in the summer. He drove oil truck delivering home heating fuel in the winter. Axel and Marian loved to dance and belonged to several dance clubs. Traveling to Norway and Australia and many family vacations on Maui and Lopez Island were highlights of his life. Axel was a generous person, loved his family and always had a great sense of humor. As anyone who worked with him knew, he was a hard worker. Most of all he lived for his family. He enriched the lives of everyone he knew. Axel had many great friends, enjoyed a full life and will be missed by all of us. Special thanks to Rauline and staff at Golden View AFH. There will be no service at his request. Donations may be made to your favorite charity. A receptionwill be held Saturday, January 14th at 1:00 p.m. at Anthony's Restaurant, Shilshole. Arrangements entrusted to the care of People's Memorial Funeral Cooperative. www.funerals.coop