Edith M. Alsen

Female 1924 - 2011  (86 years)


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  • Name Edith M. Alsen 
    Born 16 Oct 1924  Cambridge, Middlesex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 bout Edith A. Holcomb
      Name: Edith A. Holcomb
      Last Residence: 25304 Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia
      BORN: 16 Oct 1924
      Died: 2 Jul 2011
      State (Year) SSN issued: Massachusetts (Before 1951)
    Gender Female 
    Died 02 Jul 2011  Charleston, Kanawha Co. WV Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • CENSUS RECORDS

      1930 United States Federal Census
      Name: Edith M Olsen [Alsen]
      Gender: Female
      Birth Year: abt 1925
      Birthplace: Massachusetts
      Race: White
      Home in 1930: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Daughter
      Father's Name: Nils Olsen [Alsen]
      Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
      Mother's name: Nella A Olsen [Alsen]
      Mother's Birthplace: England
      Household Members:
      Nils Alsen 36
      Nella A Alsen 38
      Margaret C Alsen 8
      Dorothy A Alsen 7
      Edith M Alsen 5
      [Note: Her grandparents, Arthur and Ellen Clare lived next door, along with her uncle, Harold Clare.]

      1940 United States Federal Census
      Name: Edith M Olsen [Alsen]
      Age: 16
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1924
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Massachusetts
      Marital Status: Single
      Relation to Head of House: Daughter
      Home in 1940: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
      Street: Jason Terrace
      House Number: 9
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Arlington, Middlesex, Massachusetts
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Attended School or College: Yes
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 1st year
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
      Income: 0
      Income Other Sources: No
      Household Members:
      Nils Alsen 45
      Nellie C Alsen 48
      Magaret C Alsen 18
      Dorothy A Alsen 17
      Edith M Alsen 16

      OBITUARY

      Edith A. "Eadie" Holcomb, 86, of Charleston died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Hubbard Hospice House following a long illness.

      She was born October 16, 1924 in Cambridge, Mass a daughter of the late Nils and Nellie Alsen. She was also preceded in death by her sister Margaret "Marnee" Alsen.

      She was a 1942 graduate of Arlington High School, and Pierce School in Boston, Mass. She continued her education in Accounting at WV State College. She had been the business administrator for the Baptist Temple Church for 28 years, and a member of the Baptist Temple Church for 60 years.

      She loved to sew, knit, and crochet in her spare time. She and Tom square danced for 14 years and she made all of her blouses, skirts and Tom?s ties and shirts. They had a camp for 32 years on the Elk River where she could relax and read. Eadie sang in the Chancel Choir and for many years, played in the bell choir which she loved working with Wayne Eich.

      She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Thomas S. Holcomb, Jr. They celebrated their anniversary on March 31, 2011. Also surviving two daughters Carol A. Holcomb of St. Albans, and Nancy Miriam Stant and her husband Lou of Nashville, Indiana, three grandchildren Zack Stant of Hawaii, Marina Stant and Gabriel Stant both of Nashville, Indiana, one sister Dorothy Place of Maynard, Mass, 11 nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Eadie loved life and everyone loved her.

      Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 2pm at the Baptist Temple with Dr. Dennis Johnson and Rev. Archie Snedegar officiating.

      Friends may call from 12:30 till time of services at the church. The Holcomb family would like to thank the staff and nurses at Quarry Manor and Hubbard Hospice House for their outstanding care to Eadie.

      In lieu flowers donations may be made to the Baptist Temple 209 Morris St. Charleston, WV 25301

      Source: http://wilson.tributes.com/our_obituaries/Edith-A.-Holcomb-91906117
    Person ID I27229  Master File
    Last Modified 12 Sep 2014 

    Father Nils Alsen,   b. 23 Apr 1894, Arlington, Middlesex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Apr 1969, Arlington, Middlesex Co. MA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Nellie Clare,   b. 24 Oct 1891, Worcestershire, Enlgand Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Nov 1982, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Family ID F11834  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thomas S. Holcomb, Jr. 
    Children 
     1. Carol A. Holcomb
    +2. Nancy Miriam Holcomb
    Last Modified 12 Sep 2014 
    Family ID F11835  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart