The Lundevall Family

Heavenly thoughts

2012-01-23T13:39:00.001-07:00

As we glance towards Heaven, we realize so many of our ancestors, parents, and loved ones , are there too...
Our lives in this existence are short, the most important things to remember are who we are, where we came from,
and where we are going. As this new year is rapidly rolling before our eyes, and we are all aging faster than we ever thought possible,
let's remember the beautiful legacy our loved ones, who have gone before us, have built for us. let us embrace our past, remembering all of them, and each of our loved ones here, and lift each other towards our ultimate Heavenly goal.

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2011-08-10T17:55:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone! I hope you have all had a beautiful summer! Does anyone know who the extra family is in the family photo above?I know of course that our grandma Amy Elisabeth Johansson is there with her cute hat , and her dark dress...I am thinking she is about 11 or 12 or 13?And Karl Gustaf Johansson is holding Lilly ,with the white collar , and Amy's brother Carl johan is next to her and of course, Amalia Kristina Korner Johansson ,is standing next to her husband in the back , (she is so tiny).
But I am not quite sure who the others are? (I know mom told me a million times...I should have written it down!)

Great information on our family name Our Lundevall family name began in 1855 with Johan Munter Lundevall born in Sparrsätra which is a little north of Enköping, Uppsala, Sweden. Prior to this time, a man named Anders would have sons with the surname Andersson, and daughters with the surname Andersdotter. This naming practice was being phased out by the time Johan was born. It is likely that the surname Lundevall was chosen by his parents, or by clergy, and that this name may have been chosen because of the topographical features of the family home or because it just sounded nice. Lund means "grove (of trees)," and vall means "wall (or a mound, or bluff)," so the family may have lived next to a bluff with a grove of trees. There may be other reasons for choosing the name, because most people with the Lundevall surname seem to have similarly come from areas surrounding Uppsala. Johan Lundevall was not the first generation to break with traditional patronymics, his father was Eric Jansson Munter. Eric, however, was given the surname Munter as an adult when he served in the army. Munter means "cheerful," and the name was probably given to him because it reflected his personality. Military names were given to soldiers by their captains to help communication on the battle field. Can you imagine trying to give specific directions to a group of 100 men, with 5 Eric Andersson's and 8 Johan Andersson's, 7 Anders Ericsson's, 9 Anders Johansson's, etc. Find more about the naming practices used in Sweden at: http://www.algonet.se/~hogman/Naming%20practice_eng.htm

2011-08-10T17:39:00.000-06:00

Old slides

2010-09-06T08:46:00.003-06:00

I found these old slides, and wanted to share them with you! Arent they wonderful?

Also, I would like to say that there is an ongoing issue with not being able to post comments on this blog!
I know many of you , as well as myself have tried to post comments on the sweet , and heartfelt posts about our beloved Amy Harshbarger. Please keep trying they are trying to fix it for us.

Our Swedish Angel! Dec17,1920 ~June 27,2010

2010-08-01T18:28:00.002-06:00

In memory of Amy Lundevall Harshbarger aka "Pat"

2010-08-01T18:27:00.001-06:00

God called back his special angel from this life on June 27, 2010. She loved her life on Earth, but she will be happy to see all of her loved ones in Heaven. Mom and Nana Mor Mor will be greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They will keep her in their hearts forever.Amy was the fourth child of Berger and Amy Lundevall, who were converts to the LDS Church in Sweden and started a home and family in Salt Lake City. Proud of her heritage, she loved to teach Swedish songs and prayers to her children and grandchildren.
Married to Lawrence Roy Harshbarger in 1942, she moved to California, where she devoted herself to her husband and children. Divorcing in 1970, she returned to Salt Lake City and her extended family, who supported her and her children in making a new life in Utah. While working as a store manager, she was a full-time mother to her youngest children.
As her children grew, married, and started families of their own, Mom became a loving and devoted grandmother and great-grand-mother, always remembering birth-days, and always sending presents and home- made candy at Christmas.
She kept in touch with high-school friends, and formed a club, "the bachelorettes," which would regularly meet to play cards and share memories and laughter.
Nearing retirement, she became a volunteer Foster Grandma, loving every child she was involved with for more than 20 years.
In her later years, she visited friends and family in California and New York, and she took many trips with her sisters Ruth and Lil and her brother-in-law Doug.
She was a constant presence of joy, love, and comfort to those lucky enough to know her. She touched many hearts in many different ways.
She is survived by children Larry, Tom, Scott, and Haidee; their spouses Mary Ellen, Sue, Lisa, and Ron; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister Lillian; many friends and family. Preceded in death by siblings Edna, Norma, Roger, and Ruth.
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A small glimps into her life!!

2010-08-01T18:25:00.012-06:00

To My Granny

2010-08-01T18:23:00.001-06:00

Dear Nanna "Amy ",
If I had the chance to say one more thing to you, it would be "thank you" for being such a wonderful Grandma! I couldn't bring myself to speak at your funeral and you know why! One, I didn't want to believe that you are not here anymore, But I know now that you will always be with me. Two, I would have just cried and you know I have horrible stage fright, but Amy asked me to sing with her. I kept telling her no because there was no way I could sing at a time like this...BUT then she said.."Granny would love it"! Well then I just coulnt say no, so after lots of rearranging the song and fixing the highs and lows, and losing my voice for two days, I think it turned out rather well. I could feel you there the whole time holding my hand and keeping me from passing out! ;-)
I've learned so many things from you! One is that you should never judge people. You never did, No matter who did what or what said who, you were always on both sides and acted as a buffer. You always saw both sides to everything, Alot of people dont do that, But I will. Another is that you do everything out of love and expect nothing in return. Your aura just poured out all over everone and made them want to be more like you, so loving and humble. Most importantly you taught me to be strong and to do what I believe is best and to never do anything just to please others if its something i feel is wrong!
You raised 4 children, by your self. You have so many strengths and I'm so proud to be your grandchild and still have so much love just pouring out for you...I think about you so much and am constantly reminded of the funny things you would say and the stories you would tell. I will always cherish the secrets that you would tell me and never to tell anyone else:-)
It's been a little over a month and I still cry randomly, while getting a pedicure or driving down the street. Sometimes I just wish I could call you on the phone to tell you how much I miss you. I haven't cancelled your phone yet because I like to call and hear your voice on the answering machine. I know it's silly but it makes me smile, like when I see lilies or a beautiful sunset or watch people jitterbug...I always think of you! I could go on for ever, and it may take that long to express to you what a significant role you played in my life and how much you have taught me!!! But I'll stop now and just say that I love you for all eternity. Sara Callery

Happy Birthday Lillian! 93 years!!!

2009-07-22T20:39:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday Lillian!! We love you so much, 93 years! You are so beautiful, and sweet. Thankyou for the many wonderful memories with you! Our family has loved being a part of your life, with camping, and swedish parties, and of course all of the delicious food that you have made. Mom was so happy to get together with you , and to go on the lovely trips that you all went together on. May you live much longer , and continue to bring joy to those around you!

Faces from the past....

2009-07-22T20:12:00.002-06:00

Nanny's handy work & some personal items

2009-04-10T18:31:00.001-06:00

A crocheted tablecloth. So beautiful.

Cross-stitched napkins.

This is a pail that Nanny used to carry her milk to school as a child.

These are wrought iron horse shaped candle holders that were Nanny's.

Nanny's 100th birthday celebration

2009-04-09T19:54:00.000-06:00

The families got together at Liberty park to celebrate what would have been Nanny's 100th birthday.

We celebrated with 100 yellow and blue balloons (Sweden's colors) being let into the air. The little blonde in this picture is my Veronica who is now 24 years old.

Each family brought a birthday cake to celebrate....just imagine how wonderful it would have been for Nanny to have been there.

I just love this picture

2009-04-09T19:01:00.000-06:00

This picture was taken shortly after us Harshbargers moved from California back to Utah in 1971. Ruth, Doug, and the family were always there to help us adjust to the change. Don't know what we would have ever done without them. Our families were, and remain, very close. Left to right: Brad, Scott, Amy, Ruth, Haidee, and Lynda.

Sibling love!

2009-04-09T18:54:00.000-06:00

The love the Lundevalls had was apparent everytime they got together.

I believe this was taken at Pam's wedding in the 70s.

The Lundevall girls were widely know for their fantastic cooking and baking techniques! AND, of course, their senses of humor!

Amy and Ruth...the two creative gurus.

Christmas get together at Norma's place.

Lundevall traditions live on through the years.

2009-04-09T18:43:00.000-06:00

This picture is of one of many family reunions in Nanny's backyard. The Harshbargers from California were present at this one. We always tried to come visit yearly.

Lil, Amy, Ruth, Roger, Norma, and Edna.....continue the family reunion tradition.

Another reunion with most of the cousins and their spouses.

40s and 50s pictures

2009-04-09T18:34:00.000-06:00

This picture goes with the letter that Pam posted about Nanny's visit to California. The picture was taken at Long Beach CA.
Left to Right: Larry (young Amy's husband) Amy, Lil, Dick?, Steve, and Tom all enjoying the Southern California sun.

Larry and Amy 1950s. Check out his tie....I wish I had her dress now!

These are pictures of Larry and Amy on their honeymoon at Brighton, Utah 1941. A few months after they were married, Larry was shipped overseas. Amy found out she was having their first child, so she lived with Nanny and Grandpa for the two years that Larry was gone. She always tells of the loving and warm environment that her mom and dad provided while she lived there. They were such great parents! No wonder all the Lundevall children turned out to be so caring and kind hearted.

Old Time Photos

2009-04-09T16:59:00.002-06:00

Unsure of when this was taken and who is in it...any guesses? Love the picture though!........( Yes Haidee... The top middle tall man is our great uncle Einer Lignell, and the bottom lady on the right is his wife ( Amy's sister) Lily )

Swedish dancing...young Amy is the 2nd to the right...Edna is the tall one. I believe Lil is on the left.

Young Amy front and center

Nanny and Aunt Lillie

Old Time Lundevall Photos cont...

2009-04-09T16:52:00.001-06:00

These are two of the few pictures of young Amy

Berger and Amy in the middle....their parents on either side

Swedish dance performance...Lillian, Amy, and Edna are in the group.

Nanny

2009-03-29T08:11:00.001-06:00

This is young Amy about 20 years old (1940). All the Lundevall girls were just beautiful!

Amy's handwork

2009-03-04T14:21:00.001-07:00

Here is a small handful of Amy's beautiful handwork. I do know that she was always busy, and never idle! I am sure I can find a few more items that were Mom's , That Amy ( Nanny) made. I am sure there are many more things out there.... Feel free to submit pictures of them. It would be fun to include them in her history. Even if Nanny did not make them , collectibles would also be interesting to have included.

More pictures of Amy

2009-02-17T09:27:00.001-07:00

Here is the only picture that I know of that is of where Amy (Nanny) lived with her mother Amalia and Lily, and Karl while her mother took borders , and did her seamstress work from home. This is also presumably where Victor bloomquist became a border, and later her husband. If any of you have different info, please let us know!

Forget me nots

2009-02-15T15:48:00.003-07:00

Some of you may remember that our parents, and even grandparents were looking for information on certain ancestors. One of those individuals was Katherina Lovisa Petterson. She was Amy's father's ( Karl Gustav Johansson) mother. We have a little information on her, but Amy and Berger, even on their mission to sweden were never able to find information on her parents. I know they felt compelled to find the information, and even hired someone while in Sweden to help them( this was mentioned in a letter) but no one to our knowlege has found this information yet. I will let you all know what we do have , and if anyone has more let us know. Or, if anyone has a desire to search for those records that would be great too!!
Kathrina Lovisa Petterson
born ; 21 Mar 1827, Stockholm, Stockholm ,Sweden
died ; 30 Jun 1883, Stockholm, Stockholm , Sweden
married ;20 Nov 1864, Adolf, Fredricks, Forsa, Sweden

Spouse; Anders Johan Johansson

children ;Anders Johan Johansson(1854-1896), Johanna Lovisa Johansson(1855-) Karl Gustav Johansson (1859-1898)
We don't have her birth certificate, or marriage certificate.

The Lundevall home

2009-02-10T13:33:00.001-07:00

Hey ...doesn't this photo bring back some memories? I wish we had some more pictures of their home. I would love to see some of the inside, or some older photos. If you have any ,pass them along! I hope all of you are doing well.

We finally got dad out of the hospital after his 8 day stay.Dad has had problems with his heart ( Atrial fibrillation) .He hopes he can stay out of there now! Dad came home with an oxygen tank, but says it is not too bad. He will probably not have to use that for too long.

2009-01-25T19:24:00.002-07:00

This is a letter from Nanny to my mom and dad that I (Pam) found recently. I am amazed at her great English writing skills. This is unedited, exactly as written (except for a couple of words that I couldn't make out). I love that she even lets us know that "anchiladas" is spelled wrong.
Tuesday, June 23-53
Dearest Ruth & Doug,
How are you? Are you pretty well settled by now? I'm thinking of you everyday. Hope Norma is still allright, and how is Edna? We are really having a wonderful time. Larry is taking us all over. He has a 42 Mercury convertible. Boy, we really go. Yesterday we went to Long Beach and boy did I get sunburned. I'm really black but it doesn't hurt. Yesterday we went to see Aunt Helen. From there we went to Sunset Blvd. and stopped off at the Chinese theater and saw the footprints of a lot of movie stars. Then we drove up to Beverly Hills and Bell-Air where the movie stars live, from there to West Wood where the Mormon temple is being built, a beautiful place. From there we went to Inglewood where Lill's friends live, then home and ate tortias and (anchiladas) sp. Last night we went to L.A. and first to ____ street where the ___ are peddling their stuff. I bought you a bag, not too big, paid 7.35 including tax so you'll owe me some money. It's really a beautiful bag for so little money. Then we went to China Town and looked around, and then home. The freeway goes almost all the way out here, so it only takes 25-30 minutes. If we took the bus, it would take almost an hour. Tomorrow Amy, Lill and I will go to town and Larry will take the boys to the beach again. He will drop us off in town and leave us and pick us up in the aft. Boy, we will really walk around in the stores, (not buying). Thursday we are invited to Larry's sister for lunch. Friday to the beach again. Sat. we will stay home in the evening. Larry, Amy and Lillian will go shopping and I will be the baby tender. Monday Lill and the boys will go over to ___ and stay over night until Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7 we will leave to come home. So now you have our schedule. The weather has been perfect, real hot and cool during the nights. Amy feels fine, they will visit in Salt Lake about the 27th of Aug. for a week only. Well, goodbye kids and be good. Love, Mother

Remembering Nanny

2009-01-20T11:49:00.015-07:00

I guess this might be a Yellowstone photo with Nanny , Brad , Doug and Lynda.

Lilly (Amy's sister) and Amy (Nanny)

Nanny ( Amy) holding Pam.

Berger, Amalia, Amy and Lilly with children , first 4 ....Edna, Lillian, Norma, and little amy in Berger's arms.

Lillian, Ruth , Amy(nanny), Edna, and Norma.

Hilly , Lillian, Doug standing, and Lynda and Brad in front Amy is sitting on foreground in front holding her hat Edna, Amy(Nanny),Norma, Roger,and Ginger Amy(Nanny) lighting candles probably at a Christmas eve party

Amy and her brother , Karl Johan who did not move to the USA Amy and Berger mission photo

Brad, Amy ( Nanny), a glimpse of little Stephanie,Lisa sitting and Wendy standing.
Below; Amy far right with a group of friends Nanny , with daughters Ruth, and Amy

Amy holding daughter Ruth. Amy, holding one of her children(does any one know which one?) I think this is in front of the house we all know Amy with her half brother "little Joe" Amy as a young girl in a cooking class . She is top far right.
Little Karl and Amy
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Amy Elisabeth Johansson Lundevall

I remember Nanny, even though I was very young when she passed away. The things that I remember, are little tidbits here and there, and are very likely spurred on from photos or other tangible memories that made a lasting impression on me as a little girl. And , in reflection ,as an adult (...an older one at that...and even a grandma myself) I often go back to the deepest parts of my foggy memory cupboard and try to dust off and retrieve some of those memories to relish.

I think of the hours I spent with her.. sometimes just with mom, others with the family. Often on Sundays when we would come into her home ,we would find her watching" The Lawrence Welk Show" ...she really enjoyed that and would usually have a little t.v. tray in front of her with a pretty tea cup and some other food item on top. We would always be warmly greeted with her cute sing songy voice ( I loved that accent) .

When mom and I would go to her house on weekdays, she would have some chocolate chip cookies in a jar for us( perhaps this helped start my obsession with chocolate). On occasion (because Nanny knew they were my favorite) she would let me eat a whole can of olives... I would of course put them on each of my fingers before slipping them into my mouth, while listening to conversations between mom and Nanny. Very often' we would all sit around a small table in her kitchen while the two of them would stick green stamps or gold stamps in little booklets. Do you guys remember them? we would all sit around the little table while the hours lolled away. When I would have to use the little bathroom which was just off of the kitchen, I was scared spit less... because of the bathtub with clawed feet! I was pretty sure that it was going to turn into a monster at any moment , and that it was going to happen while I was sitting on the toilet! Mom and Nanny would usually just laugh at me and leave the bathroom door a little open.

We would often go shopping "down town"with Nanny and she would always wear one of her best dresses, and some gloves, and usually a hat. I remember her being quite appalled when we would see someone not dressed appropriately for "town" ...like a woman wearing pants.

I loved going to Nanny's house at Christmas time. I liked the smells and and the very crowded house that it became , all festive and colorful . I especially looked forward to the display of pastel colored houses ...a "village of sort "on her old black piano. It was all displayed on "angel hair" and I was of course never allowed to touch it . And then there was the "tree" Pam and I have sinced talked about the funny little trees that she would pick. We still wonder if maybe she just picked the one she felt most sorry for , or the one no one else would likely pick. I remember a couple of the old straw Swedish ornaments ,definately the tinsel, but I mostly remember the tiny candles that were only briefly lit. Everyone held their breath , wondering if the tree would burst into flames like the men in the family promised. Nanny never did want to switch over to the new idea of electric lights on the tree though...she firmly stood her ground. And then, of course there was the singing and dancing around the tree. What a lasting memory for we children who were able to be there and participate. Watching Nanny and the older ones , as we tried to follow the Swedish words and imitate the amusing actions. My favorite one was the pounding on the floor, ( was that the baker or the builder?) and then the one where you were pretending to sniff the snuff? I couldn't wait to tell my friends what we Swedes did at Christmas time!

To a little girl, her house was HUGE (especially when we lived in a one level, flat roof style, home). I was so scared of the upstairs though, The clapboard style ,noisy stairs and everything creaked and was cold. But we loved it just the same.I'm sure everyone would agree thou, that the winning part of the house was the big closet between the kitchen and the dining room. Mom said that it was called the " cuminfunscontorit"(fun pronounced as foon) but Pam and I asked two Swedish girls about 5 years ago ,and they couldn't place that word any where.... anyway , it was a very intriguing room full of hats ,and who knows what else...the younger ones; Haidee , Bobbette , and I were rarely allowed in , and were promised by the older cousins that we might never return if we did.

Outside of Nanny's house was always playful, with Holly hocks in the back , I could never figure out how to make those Hollyhock dolls though. When we had party's there in the summer, Nanny would set out card tables, and cover them with her beautifully hand embroidered tablecloths.

I don't remember any particular conversations I had with Nanny, but I do remember being happy to be around her, and that she was a very caring, and loving person, and worried about us all .

Amalia Kristina Korner Johansson Bloomquist

2009-01-14T13:53:00.005-07:00

On most of the posts if you click on the photo( or double click maybe...) it will go to a different page where you can view the larger version of that photo! A right click will help you save it to your computer which we authorise for the family members of this blog.

I have been collecting photos of "Mormor" or Amalia and thought I would just post the ones I have with her in them so far. I do not know too much about Mormor . She of course is Amy's mother. When Amy's father ;Karl Gustav Johansson died, she was a young widow. To provide for her three young children, she was a seamstress . Mom says that she would look in the swedish fashion magazines and then reproduce the fancy clothing for ladies that would pay her. She would design the patterns from the pictures. Another way that she earned money for herself and the children was to take in borders. This is how she met Victor Bloomquist , and they(Amalia and her chidren) were brought into the church through him. The two of them were married, and had "little joe" , their only child together. They eventually all immigrated to America from Sweden. Of course in the genealogy records we have all of the dates...

The Children

2009-01-14T10:23:00.001-07:00

Here is a sweet picture of Amy with her first baby Edna

A family photo of Berger and Amy, with their girls; Norma is on amys lap..Lillian is standing between amy and Berger, and Edna is standing in frontof her dad..

Here is an adorable picture of Norma , Lillian and Edna ( from left to right).

All in a row; Edna, Lillian, Norma,Amy,Roger ,and Ruth(tallest to shortest)

This is the harder one to decipher...Edna is holding a baby,top right,I think Lillian is on the far left with a tie, and I think Ruth is in the foreground covering her forhead and Roger is behind her to the right...I am just not sure about the others.....

From top left, Edna, Roger, Lillian, Norma. Second row..Ruth, Amy, Berger, and young amy.

This is a photo of Amy and Berger's wedding anniversary . Ruth is in pink, then Norma, Roger, Lillian, and Edna. I believe Amy was in California at the time.

Berger and Amy

2009-01-12T12:29:00.002-07:00

Berger Emanuel Lundevall

Amy Elisabeth Lundevall..this is my personal favorite photo of her.

Here is most of the family ,...I believe Roger was in the service at the time.

Here is Amy and Berger,a page from their mission scrapbook.

I love that it is in Berger's own handwriting.