Frithiof Osvald Axel Clausen Obituary (1908 - 2005)

Our sweet father and "Morfar,"Frithiof Osvald Axel Clausen joined his sweetheart, Ellen Rasmussen Clausen and other loved ones beyond the veil on June 30. He was born on May 2, 1908 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Carl Johan and Emilie Kirstine Nielsen Clausen. Frithiof was a hard worker all his life beginning at a very early age in his pursuit to provide sustenance for himself and his ten brothers and sisters. He was the last living sibling. Through adversity he gained strength and character. July 27, 1939 he married Ellen and together they became a strong union. As new members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints they immigrated to Salt Lake City in 1948 with their daughter, Ingelise and soon their son William was born. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Frithiof worked as a crane operator for American Foundry, Eimco and after moving to Willard in 1960, worked for Thiokol for a time. Frithiof was a humble man, who spent his life in the service of others. He was full of faith, never straying from his principles. Despite being shy, he was able to connect and have a forever bond with all who knew him. He loved animals; whenever they were present they would flock to his side. Each of his eight grandchildren has wonderful memories of summers spent at his home in Willard. He taught each of them countless things, most of all of his great love of the Savior. Frithiof was a man of great spiritual and physical strength. He was full of humor and was very intelligent. We will remember his strong hands that could fix anything. He had several callings in the church including 16 years working in genealogical name extraction. He remained faithful until the end. He is survived by his children: Ingelise (David) Gibby and William Clausen, his grandchildren: Heidi (Mark) Jacobsen, Michael (Melanie) Gibby, Lance Webb, Matthew (Marie) Gibby, Rebecca-Elin Gibby, Benjamin (Julianne) Gibby, Andrew (Tami) Gibby, Sara (Brandon) Toponce, and 19 great grandchildren. Frithiof was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, his granddaughter, Amy, and great-grandchild Michael. The family wishes to thank Vistacare and especially Frithiof's little Amy V. for all of their love and support. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Willard 2nd Ward Chapel, 665 West 7615 South, Willard. Friends may call on Tuesday, July 5, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E, Brigham City and on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Willard Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 July 5, 2005 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 July 6, 2005 11:00 AM CemeteryWillard Cemetery Eastside of Main Street Willard, UT 84340 July 6, 2005 12:00 PM