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Bjorn Tollefsen Obituary

BJORN "JOHN" TOLLEFSEN, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at the age of 63. John is survived by his wife Doris Tollefsen, married February 15, 1994. He is also survived by 2 daughters: Kathryn Schultea (Billy), Rebecca Goodnight (Clyde); 4 sons: Paul Tollefsen (Rose), David Tollefsen (Crystal), Daniel Tollefsen (Lawana), John P. Tollefsen (Kelly); 4 step-children: Micki, Deborah, Joe, and Andy Roark; 4 siblings (all of Norway): Greta Fuskevaag (Harald), Steinar Eilersten, Knute Eilersten (Ann Marie), and Jan Harald Tollefsen; 16 grandchildren, nieces and nephews, extended family, and many friends. Visitation will be on Friday, August 12, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home,713-472-4337, 901 Main St. in Pasadena, where funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday. Interment to follow at LaPorte Cemetery. Pallbearers include 3 sons, 2 grandsons, and 1 son-in-law.Honorary pallbearers include Mike Gillam, Jerry Machala,and Don Suderman. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes contributions to the Houston Hospice and Palliative Care System, 713-468-2441.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 12, 2005.

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Kathy Snedeker Barefield

August 13, 2005

To the Tollefsen family. It's hard to know what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great, and because your father will be missed in so many ways. But even though no words can truly comfort you, perhaps they can, in some small way, express the depth of care and concern that's felt for you now. Just letting you all know you will be in my prayers and may God comfort you all.



In deepest sympathy!

Lois & Linda Schultea

August 12, 2005

Kathy & Billy,

Mom & I are Sorry for your loss.

God will Guide your way in days to come.

jim morrison v.p. west gulf maritime association

August 12, 2005

On behalf on the Maritime Industry,we will miss a dedicated individual who touched many on the waterfront.

Royston, Rayzor, Vickery and Williams

August 12, 2005

On behalf of the firm, we espress our deepest sympathy to the family and pray that God will strengthen you during this difficult time.

Kathryn

August 12, 2005

You died peacefully and will be missed by many. All friends and family, please join us to say a final goodbye to our father on Saturday.

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