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Albert Malsom Obituary

MALSOM, Albert Ray
December 6, 1928 - February 23, 2011

Al went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised on a farm in Onaka, S.D. the son of Jacob and Margaret Malsom. He started playing the accordion at the age of 13 and continued entertaining until COPD forced him to stop in 2008. Al married Frieda Fischer in 1948 and they had five boys. He worked as a salesman for Armour Foods from 1947-1976 spending most weekends entertaining with one of his many bands. Al was honored to entertain and enjoyed playing his accordion across the Western States. Al was Sales Manager for Bonanza Meats from 1976-1983, and then started his own meat brokerage business, retiring in 1990. Al and Frieda were snow birds as Al entertained family and friends from Spokane to Yuma until 1999 when they moved full time to Yuma, AZ. In December of 2010 Al and Frieda moved back to Spokane to be near family and friends. Al is survived by his wife Frieda of 62 years; his five boys, Dennis and Peggy of Gold Canyon, AZ; David and Trina of Oakdale, CA; Dick and Marsha of Spokane; Dale and Karen of Spokane; and Neal of Scottsdale, AZ; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and extended family. We will always remember his passion for family, music and entertaining. The celebration of Al's life will be held at Assumption Catholic Church 3624 W. Indian Trail Road, with a Rosary at 6:00 pm on Thursday March 3, 2011 and a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am on Friday March 4, 2011. Please sign Al's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:

Published by Spokesman-Review from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2011.
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Dear Aunt Frieda, Dennis, Dave, Dick, Dale, Neal and families, I am so so sad for your loss. What a wonderful man Uncle Al was. I will always cherish all the memories I have. I pray for you all as you go through this difficult time. I LOVE YOU ALL, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU ALWAYS. Love you, Kim (Binfet) Scharosch

Kim Scharosch

March 5, 2011

Dear Frieda and Family
Please accept our sympathies. Uncle Al will be missed. His memory will live on in our hearts. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Al and Jeanne Young

March 4, 2011

Dear Frieda and Family,
Aunt Dorothy called me on Sunday and told me of Uncle Al
passing on. I just wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers at this time. I am sure he is having a long visit with my Dad and Uncle Ralph. Take Care and May God Bless You All!
Love and Prayers
Selena

March 1, 2011

Frieda & family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorry. Al will be remembered by many who enjoyed his music and wit...a compasionate man with a wonderful smile. May God bless you with all the wonderful memories to help carry you on.

Alan & Kathie Newhouse

March 1, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 28, 2011

God Rest His Soul: My visit with Al was a musical one in his room at Royal Park in the form of a duet. His hands easily adjusted to a smaller keyboard and I marveled as he formed the chords to play in "his style". It was obvious he had a lifetime musical foundation. I count it a privilege to have joined him in his last accordion duet. Now he is playing Heavenly music with the perfect body and perfect instrument. Joan Morse, Spokane, WA

JOAN MORSE

February 27, 2011

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