Henrietta Downer

Female 1934 - 2019  (85 years)


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  • Name Henrietta Downer 
    Born 21 Apr 1934  Marshfield, Wood Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 24 May 2019  Silverton, Marion Co, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I437549  Little Chute Genealogy
    Last Modified 23 Oct 2019 

    Father Hallie Paul Downer,   b. 07 Sep 1901, Granton, Clark Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Nov 1978, Stayton, Marion Co, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Wilhelmina Gertrude Verkuilen,   b. 06 Mar 1901, Chili, Clark Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jun 1975, Stayton, Marion Co, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 08 Jun 1923  Chili, Clark Co, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F34085  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 George Basl,   b. 29 Sep 1922,   d. 24 Sep 1994, Stayton, Marion Co, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 10 Aug 1950 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F160489  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Donald Charles Nielson,   b. 11 Nov 1927, Forest Grove, Washington Co, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 03 Oct 2012, Marion County, Oregon Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Last Modified 21 Jul 2022 
    Family ID F147527  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Notes 
    • Stayton – Henrietta, 85, died Friday, May 24 in Silverton. She was born in Marshfield, WI and lived most of her life in Oregon. Henrietta married George Basl on August 10, 1950 and they farmed together, and enjoyed traveling to Disneyland and the beach with their grandkids, until he preceded her in death on September 24, 1994.

      She worked in the office at Sublimity grade school for many years. Henrietta volunteered for many ministries at her church, Immaculate Conception, which she was very involved, including her membership in Catholic Daughters. She enjoyed golfing, gardening, playing bridge and doing crafts. Henrietta was known for her strength, kindness, and wisdom. She loved being with her family and her grandkids were a very important part of her life.

      Henrietta later married Donald Nielson on March 10, 1995, and during their time together they traveled to Europe, Alaska and Arizona in the winters, until he preceded her in death on October 3, 2012.

      She is survived by her daughter: Sandra Gottfried of Stayton; son: Ronald Basl of Sweet Home; Don’s children and spouses; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Henrietta was preceded in death by sons; Douglas, Patrick and Jeffery, as well as her brother, Bill, sisters: Darlene, Lorraine and Mary and grandsons, Matt and C.J.

      The family wants to say thanks for all the prayers and support from the community and medical professional field involved in her care. Viewing will be Monday, June 3, from 9 am – 5 pm at North Santiam Funeral Service in Stayton. Recitation of Rosary will be Monday, June 3 at 7 pm and Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, June 4 at 11 am both at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Stayton. Contributions may be made to Regis St. Mary Catholic School. Serving the family, North Santiam Funeral Service, Stayton.