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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Wilbur (Bill) Wengren, 92 years old, born on January 4, 1921, and passed away on January 28, 2013. We will remember him forever.

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Richard Fredericksen
January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
I am Elsey's youngest son and remember Wilbur well. Just prior to WWII, he lived with us briefly and worked somewhere in Milwaukee. He would frequently bring me a toy when coming home. Slept in a cot in my bedroom with my brother Don. I remember him playing the accordion as well. Alway so cheerful with a memorable smile. He had the Marine Corp magazine, Leatherneck delivered to our house throughout the war. After VJ day, he returned briefly to pick up some of his things and then moved on. One of my favorite relatives.
Kandy Axling
January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019
2019
Dearest Dad,
I feel I can speak for the whole family by saying that, "if love alone could have spared you...you would have lived forever." As a Christian, Dad, and I know you were (are), you are living forever in God's heavenly kingdom!
Our utmost, eternal LOVE,
Tom, Kandy and Family
The Final Reunion
As you my dear family
Are now seated in place
I wish you could see
All the joy on my face
I am pain free, I'm happy
I'm surrounded by love
(To her family she whispers
From portals above)
Heaven is wonderful
It's a glorious place
I wish you could see it
I wish you could taste
Up here now with Jesus
I and others await (wait)
For our family reunion
Inside heaven's gate
Make sure that you know Him
Make sure you are His
Because heaven is real
And my loved ones, He lives!
What a comfort and joy is the thought of seeing our departed loved ones in Christ once again, and more importantly, getting to be forever in the presence of our Lord.
Cheryl Mariano (Cheremiah)
2 Corinthians 5:8 – We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (KJV)
Kandy Axling
January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
Time Teaches

Time teaches that you can live with a
broken heart by filling the breaks with
beautiful memories.
Time teaches that there is no such thing as closure,
only acceptance, restructuring and resolve.
Time also teaches that life truly does go on
and grief’s rawness eventually fades but not
without leaving a scar. And although life goes on,
there will always be days when we can’t help
but remember when time stood still.
The difficult days remind us how deeply we love
…and so it is today.

Remembering with love,

Tom, Kandy, Chad, Barbi, Matthew, Danica, Ryan, Jess, Noah, Grace and Luke
Kandy Axling
January 28, 2014
January 28, 2014
A TRIBUTE OF LOVE AND REMEMBRANCE"

Today, January 28, 2014, we are remembering and honouring a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather. It has been a year ago today since Dad left us. I treasure the memory of being with him the moment he died, and went on to receive the greatest gift of all, to enter into the presence of our Lord Jesus.

With Dad as our exemplary role model, we all learned about Christian unconditional love, kindness, generosity, patience, good humour, tenacity and self control. We thank Dad for these gifts and the legacy of love he left with us. He is with us still. He was a good steward of his God-given talents. His love with us is now everlasting.

We miss his loving face, the sound of his voice, his kind and gentle ways, his unselfish heart. We miss how he made our family complete. We love him and miss him so.

Little by little, we begin to remember not just that Dad died, but that he lived, and that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

When we cease to think of Dad will be when God has called us too.

Dad is always remembered, dearly missed, eternally loved and in our hearts forever,

Kandy and Tom, Chad, Barbi, Matthew and Danica and Ryan, Jess, Noah, Grace and Luke
Mary Christiansen
November 15, 2013
November 15, 2013
What a wonderful and beautiful legacy , you have given me, given to us all, for us to have forever, to live on , inside our hearts…the memory of you, Our Dad , your legacy of love… so many wonderful  memories live inside my heart, I love you and miss you every day …love Chissy
Jim Bennett
October 7, 2013
October 7, 2013
As Administrator of Stafford Healthcare it was my honor to have Mr. Wengren at our facility. Thank you for sharing this amazing tribute to Mr. Wengren, it is a reminder to all of us, that each resident had an entire life filled with family, work, friends, accomplishments, triumphs and independence before coming to us. Mr. Wengren touched many lives including ours.
Tracie Welchel
February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013
You will surely be missed Grandpa, you were an inspiration to all who had the privilege to know you. I am so glad I was able to visit with you one last time! The girls, Larry and I wish you nothing but the best in heaven where I know you are reunited with Grandma. I was truly a lucky girl to have you in my life! I will love you always.
casey dad's cousin
February 4, 2013
February 4, 2013
We always knew of Cousin Wilbur, but never had much contact with him until later years. We met up with him, on his cross country van trips after his wife died. We always remember him playing some instrament on our front porch while visiting us. Heaven will be lucky to have him now. They will have something for him to play I am sure. Love, Ellen and Casey
Chris Hodo
February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013
from josh hodo
My grandfather passed away today near the same time as I found out we were having a baby boy. My Grandfather was my hero as a boy and always made sure my brother and I had fun. It seems like almost every summer was spent at my grandparents at least 3 days a week. Thankfully I was able to introduce him to my family via Skype 2 days ago to meet the little boy and the woman that has s
Chris Hodo
February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013
Melissa Burns
The courage and strength that you had throughout the years, inspired us all. You gave us unconditional love and always had a smile on your face. I cherish the memories that I have with you and will forever miss your laughter. Life will not be the same without you in it. Watch over us proudly and send down love on the hard days. Love you forever Grandpa.
Chris Hodo
February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013
Paula Carlsen posted toHodo Chris
Thursday
Paul says he remembers your Dad playing the harmonica for the kids! I remeber that I have never seen him with anything but a smile on his face and soft spoken. I think he has been a fine man all his life! He will be missed. With Love and caring from Paul and Paula
Chris Hodo
February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013
Pat Frisk
I know Uncle Bill was a very patient and kind man. I know the loss is ours as he is certainly going to a better place. Bless all of you who were closest to him. I know you will really miss having this man in your life.
Justin Hodo
February 3, 2013
February 3, 2013
I remember the bike rides me and my brother had with Grandpa Bill Wengren.Me and my brother learned lot about life from my Grandpa Bill Wengren how to be loving and forgiving person and a giving person my Grandpa had the heart of a true Christian.My Grandfather had a very good sense of humor he made me brother laugh. We had a lot of happy memories of birthdays and holidays with our grandfather.We
Ken Hodo
February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013
service is at bonney watson funeral home, 16445 international blvd(highway 99), seatac wa, phone 206-242-1787
feb 5th, viewing from 10 am to 1pm, and funeral from 1 to 2 pm, refreshments and gathering afterward at bonney watson
Kathy Jackson Jarman
February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013
We'll miss the music at Christmas! Every year we would all get together for dinner and grandpa would bring his little piano and sheet music so we could sing Christmas carols. It was just a nice old fashioned tradition :0).

We'll miss your smile too. You always had one ready for who ever walked in the door.
wanda ripley
February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013
My Dear Uncle Bill,
 
 You will be missed by so many. I know you will be talking to mom, dad, and aunt mary. you were a hugh part of our life, may god bless and you rest in peace. thoughts and prayers love wanda
Ken Hodo
February 2, 2013
February 2, 2013
wonderful grandfather to my sons, and loving dad to my wife, his baby girl. glad to have known him for so long.
casey dad's cousin
February 1, 2013
February 1, 2013
Otto Mattner was Wilbur's Uncle. His mother and my dad were brother and sister. They had three other brothers and sisters. They were Elsey Fredricksen, Fred Mattner, and Ida Borkowski. Wilbur is Ellen Sagan's first cousin, as she is the daughter of Otto Mattner. Casey is Ellen Mattner Sagan's husband. Hope that explains our connection to Wilbur. He will be in our hearts forever.

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Richard Fredericksen
January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
I am Elsey's youngest son and remember Wilbur well. Just prior to WWII, he lived with us briefly and worked somewhere in Milwaukee. He would frequently bring me a toy when coming home. Slept in a cot in my bedroom with my brother Don. I remember him playing the accordion as well. Alway so cheerful with a memorable smile. He had the Marine Corp magazine, Leatherneck delivered to our house throughout the war. After VJ day, he returned briefly to pick up some of his things and then moved on. One of my favorite relatives.
Kandy Axling
January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019
2019
Dearest Dad,
I feel I can speak for the whole family by saying that, "if love alone could have spared you...you would have lived forever." As a Christian, Dad, and I know you were (are), you are living forever in God's heavenly kingdom!
Our utmost, eternal LOVE,
Tom, Kandy and Family
The Final Reunion
As you my dear family
Are now seated in place
I wish you could see
All the joy on my face
I am pain free, I'm happy
I'm surrounded by love
(To her family she whispers
From portals above)
Heaven is wonderful
It's a glorious place
I wish you could see it
I wish you could taste
Up here now with Jesus
I and others await (wait)
For our family reunion
Inside heaven's gate
Make sure that you know Him
Make sure you are His
Because heaven is real
And my loved ones, He lives!
What a comfort and joy is the thought of seeing our departed loved ones in Christ once again, and more importantly, getting to be forever in the presence of our Lord.
Cheryl Mariano (Cheremiah)
2 Corinthians 5:8 – We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (KJV)
Kandy Axling
January 4, 2018
January 4, 2018
Time Teaches

Time teaches that you can live with a
broken heart by filling the breaks with
beautiful memories.
Time teaches that there is no such thing as closure,
only acceptance, restructuring and resolve.
Time also teaches that life truly does go on
and grief’s rawness eventually fades but not
without leaving a scar. And although life goes on,
there will always be days when we can’t help
but remember when time stood still.
The difficult days remind us how deeply we love
…and so it is today.

Remembering with love,

Tom, Kandy, Chad, Barbi, Matthew, Danica, Ryan, Jess, Noah, Grace and Luke
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Tom, Kandy, Chad, Noah, Ryan, Grace, Jess and Luke Axling 2018
Braeside Presbyterian Church Photo Directory 2018 (Tom and Kandy Axling)
Kandy's 70th birthday (2017) Left to Right: Jess, Tom, Grace, Kandy, Noah, Luke (in front of Noah), Chad and Ryan.
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Left to Right: Grace, Jess, Noah, Ryan and Luke Axling 2016
Left to Right: Luke Axling, Noah Axling, Kandy Axling, Chad Axling, Barbi Axling, Tom Axling, Matthew, (front) Danica, and Grace Axling. Wedding: July 11, 2015
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Ellen's Story

September 2, 2019
by Richard Fredericksen
I remember the Otto Mattners well, as Otto (Utch) was one of my favorite uncles. Homesick for Wisconsin, I remember driving back with Ellen, her mother(Barbara?) and Utch in 1953 or so. I stayed with them for a week or so during which time he would take me fishing and even drove me up to Rhinelander to visit the Trails End Tavern there which had been owned and run by his sister Ida and her husband, Nick Hannas until 1947 when my aunt deserted Nick and moved to San Francisco.
I remember Wilbur well, as he lived with us for a brief period in our Milwaukee home when he was experiencing some family issues. I remember him as being one of my happiest relatives ever. He would always remember to bring me a toy when he came home from work. I remember also that he joined the Marine Corp and had the Leatherneck Magazine sent to our house during the war. After the war, when he was to visit us, I remember my mom, Elsey, telling me not to ask him anything about the war, as it might upset him. Much later,  my aunt Ida would report on how he was doing, since she kept in contact with him when he lived in Seattle. 
Somehow Wilbur came to mind today, prompting a Google search. I am glad I found all these great memories of him. My first encounter of a happy guy playing the accordion. 


THINKING OF YOU

October 3, 2013
by Chris Hodo

 

THINKING OF YOU….

I thought of you today… I found myself, reminiscing about you….

I miss you., your smiling face,  Your warm embrace…

A look you could give, without words,

that always told me, you were happy to  see me ,

when I walked through the door…

I miss you soooooooooooo much, more than you could ever know…so many wonderful memories,

that live inside my heart…

And I’m thankful for each and every-one,

that takes me back to yesterday with you…

So many things you taught me, by just being you…

Just by watching and  listening ,,,

I found a heart so big, so caring, and loving…

What a wonderful and beautiful legacy

You gave to me……to us all……..for us to have forever,

To live on , inside our hearts………..the memory of you,

Our dad, your legacy of love…

I love you and miss you every-day,

love chrissy

mom and dad

March 5, 2013
by Mary Christiansen
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this was one of mom and dad's songs that they lked and mom would sing it and dad would play the song....these songs bring back good memories..........posted by crissy..

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