1. Karl Oscar BJERKE, son of Martinius Andreason BJERKE and Emma Julia OLSON, was born on 24 Dec 1885 in Norway, died on 2 Jun 1916 in Ypres, Belgium aged 30, and was buried in Unknown.
General Notes: Karl was born in the West Toten area of Norway in 1885. On 20 Feb 1891, his parents boarded the S.S. Norge and sailed to New York, USA, arriving 11 Mar 1891. They settled in the Portland, North Dakota area. Jocobine was also born the same year as Karl, but in the northern region of Norway. It is not known when or why Jacobine came to USA, suffice it to say that she met Karl after settling in North Dakota and they were married in April, 1905. Their time together is short and tragic as Jacobine died shortly after giving birth to their son Henry in April 1906. That same year, Karl decided to try his hand at homesteading in Pelly, Saskatchewan. WWI erupted in 1914, and Karl, like a lot of other young Canadians, enlisted to fight in Europe. According to his war records, Karl was killed in action on 2 June 1916 near Ypres, Belgium; his name appears on the Menin Gate Memorial for those whose remains were never recoverd.
The WW I Years: Karl Oscar Bjerke enlisted in the Canadian Army, 44th Battalion, on the 8th May 1915 at Roblin, Manitoba. He sailed to England on board the SS Missanabie on the 4 September 1915 arriving 13 September. Karl was transfered to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on the 29 February 1916 and shipped to France where he was taken on strength in the field on the 2 March 1916. His military records show that he was killed -in-action somewhere between the 2nd to the 5th of June 1916. During this time-frame, his unit, the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, of the 8th Infantry Brigade, of the 3rd Canadian Division, was engaged in actions around Ypres, Belgium. the following is an extract from a book, 'Valour Remembered' published by the Department of Veterans Affairs; 'The year 1916 was the year of the battle of the Somme. But before the Canadians joined in that ill-fated operation they were engaged in local offensives, in the southern part of the Ypres Salient, intended to keep the Germans occupied. At the battle of St Eloi the 2nd Division received its "baptism of fire" in a battlefield of water-filled craters and shell holes The Canadians, wearng the new steel helmets which had just been introduced, suffered 1,373 casualties in thirteen days of confused attacks and counter-attacks over six water-logged mine craters. For the 3rd Division the initiation to battle was even more devastating This time the Germans mounted an attack to dislodge the Allies from their positions at Mount Sorrel just north of the Ypres-Menin road. In the fiercest bombardment yet experienced by Canadian toops, whole sections of trench were obliterated and the defending garrisons annihilated. Human bodies and even the trees of Sanctuary Wood were hurled into the air by the explosions. As men were literally blown from their positions, the 3rd Division fought desperately until overwhelmed by enemy infantry. By evening the enemy advance was checked, but the important vantage points of Mount Sorrel and Hills 61 and 62 were lost A counter-attack by the Canadians the next morning failed; and on June 6 after exploding four mines on the Canadian front the Germans assaulted again and captured Hooge on the Menin Road. The newly-appointed Commander of the Canadian Corps Lieut.-General Sir Julian Byng determined to win back Mount Sorrel and Hill 62. He gave orders for a carefully planned attack, well supported by artillery, to be carried out by the 1st Canadian Division under the Command of Major General Currie. Preceded by a vicious bombardment the Canadian infantry attacked on June 13 at 1:30 a.m. in the darkness, wind and rain. Careful planning paid off and the heights lost on June 2 were retaken. The cost was high At Mount Sorrel Canadian troops suffered 8,430 casuaties including General Mercer who was killed by shrapnel while visiting the front line.'
Karl married Jakobine Nelsina JACOBSEN in Apr 1905 in Portland, North Dakota. Jakobine was born on 17 Jun 1885 in Norway, died on 30 Apr 1906 in Portland, North Dakota aged 20, and was buried in 1906 in Perry Church Cemetary.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 2 M i. Henry Martinus BJERKE was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Portland, North Dakota USA, died on 24 Aug 1985 in Lethbridge, Alberta aged 79, and was buried on 27 Aug 1985 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Second Generation 2. Henry Martinus BJERKE was born on 17 Apr 1906 in Portland, North Dakota USA, died on 24 Aug 1985 in Lethbridge, Alberta aged 79, and was buried on 27 Aug 1985 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Noted events in his life were:
Emigration: 1907, North Dakota, USA.
Immigration: 1907, Pelly, Saskatchewan.
Naturalization: 1980, Calgary, Alberta.
Henry married Nola Glennice KLINGELHOFER, daughter of Frederick KLINGELHOFER 1 and Glenna Leola GRINDLE,1 on 5 Nov 1930 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan. Nola was born on 8 Mar 1911 in Aitkin, Minnesota, died on 5 Mar 1999 in Lethbridge, Alberta aged 87, and was buried on 10 Mar 1999 in Lethbridge, Alberta. The cause of her death was Natural. Another name for Nola was Bjerke.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 3 F i. Wilona Louise BJERKE was born on 5 Mar 1932 in Pelly, Saskatchewan and died on 29 Nov 1999 in New Westminster, British Columbia aged 67.
+ 4 F ii. Vivian Glennice BJERKE was born on 23 Oct 1934 in Pelly, Saskatchewan.
+ 5 M iii. Floyd Martinus BJERKE was born on 16 May 1940 in Pelly, Saskatchewan.
Third Generation 3. Wilona Louise BJERKE was born on 5 Mar 1932 in Pelly, Saskatchewan and died on 29 Nov 1999 in New Westminster, British Columbia aged 67. Another name for Wilona was Winship.
Wilona married William WINSHIP on 2 Jul 1954 in New Westminster, British Columbia. The marriage ended in divorce. William was born on 1 Mar 1935 and died on 15 Nov 2009 in New Westminster, British Columbia aged 74.
Noted events in their marriage were:
Divorce:
Children from this marriage were:
+ 6 F i. Linda WINSHIP was born on 1 May 1959 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
+ 7 M ii. Glen WINSHIP was born on 12 Aug 1960 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
+ 8 M iii. Mark WINSHIP was born on 18 Jun 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
+ 9 M iv. Stacy WINSHIP was born on 29 Jan 1965 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
4. Vivian Glennice BJERKE was born on 23 Oct 1934 in Pelly, Saskatchewan. Another name for Vivian is Hnatiuk.
Vivian married William Bruce HNATIUK on 10 Nov 1952 in Lethbridge, Alberta. William was born on 9 May 1930, died on 3 Oct 2013 in Lethbridge. Alberta aged 83, and was buried on 7 Oct 2013 in MOUNTAIN VIEW CEMETERY.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 10 F i. Debra Marie HNATIUK was born on 8 May 1953 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
+ 11 F ii. Nola Charmaine HNATIUK was born on 26 May 1954 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
+ 12 M iii. William HNATIUK was born on 11 Mar 1958 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
+ 13 F iv. Sidney HNATIUK was born on 10 Jan 1960 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
5. Floyd Martinus BJERKE was born on 16 May 1940 in Pelly, Saskatchewan.
Noted events in his life were:
Military Service: 9 Apr 1959, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Degree: Bachelor Of Education, University of Alberta, 1974, Edmonton, Alberta.
military award, honor, medal: Canadian Forces Decoration, 1st Clasp, 9 Apr 1981, Lahr, Germany.
Retirement: 12 Nov 1999, Ottawa, Ontario.
Floyd married Bonnie Joy STEWART, daughter of John Elmer STEWART and Irene Jane EVANS, on 28 Jun 1963 in New Westminster, British Columbia. Bonnie was born on 14 Nov 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 14 F i. Karin Leah BJERKE-LISLE was born on 16 Aug 1963 in Burnaby, British Columbia.
+ 15 F ii. Carol Lisa BJERKE was born on 30 Jun 1967 in Arvida, Quebec.
+ 16 F iii. Natalie Lynn BJERKE was born on 3 Jan 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta.
Fourth Generation 6. Linda WINSHIP was born on 1 May 1959 in New Westminster, British Columbia. Another name for Linda is Van Ysseldyk.
Linda married George VAN YSSELDYK on 21 Mar 1981 in British Columbia, Ca. George was born on 18 Oct 1946.
Children from this marriage were:
17 F i. Lisa VAN YSSELDYK was born on 19 Mar 1971.
18 M ii. Stephan VAN YSSELDYK was born on 16 Apr 1974.
7. Glen WINSHIP was born on 12 Aug 1960 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Glen married Carolyn WINSHIP on 30 Dec 1983 in Windsor, Ontario. Carolyn was born on 8 Oct 1964.
Children from this marriage were:
19 F i. Lou Ann WINSHIP was born on 4 May 1985.
20 F ii. Tanya WINSHIP was born on 29 Apr 1988.
21 F iii. Victoria WINSHIP was born on 14 Apr 1990.
22 F iv. Cara Rae WINSHIP was born on 20 Jul 1994.
23 F v. Laura WINSHIP was born on 21 Jun 1996.
24 M vi. Matthew James Charles WINSHIP was born on 26 Dec 1999.
8. Mark WINSHIP was born on 18 Jun 1962 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Mark married Janet SIDELLA on 20 Jul 1985 in British Columbia, Ca. Janet was born on 15 Aug 1963.
Children from this marriage were:
25 F i. Natasha WINSHIP was born on 14 Jun 1987.
26 F ii. Rhiannon WINSHIP was born on 7 Dec 1988.
27 M iii. Brandon WINSHIP was born on 8 Feb 1993.
9. Stacy WINSHIP was born on 29 Jan 1965 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Stacy married Cheryl UNKNOWN on 24 Aug 1991 in Dartmouth, Nova Scot. Cheryl was born on 14 Mar 1968.
Children from this marriage were:
28 M i. Joey WINSHIP was born on 12 Nov 1985.
29 F ii. Amanda Heather WINSHIP was born on 9 Oct 1991.
30 F iii. Rebecca Lynn WINSHIP was born on 14 Nov 1997.
10. Debra Marie HNATIUK was born on 8 May 1953 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Another name for Debra is Toth.
Debra married Brian James TOTH on 13 Oct 1973 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Brian was born on 3 Jun 1951.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 31 M i. Michael James TOTH was born on 25 Nov 1976 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
+ 32 F ii. Kimberlee Dionne TOTH was born on 28 Jul 1978 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
11. Nola Charmaine HNATIUK was born on 26 May 1954 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Another name for Nola is Wheeler.
Nola married Daniel Lee WHEELER on 14 Apr 1973 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Daniel was born on 23 Jun 1951.
The child from this marriage was:
33 M i. Samual Kenneth WHEELER was born on 6 Dec 1994.
12. William HNATIUK was born on 11 Mar 1958 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
William married Sharon LOTHIAN on 24 Mar 1979 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Sharon was born on 3 Jun 1959.
Children from this marriage were:
34 F i. Kelsey HNATIUK was born on 23 Jan 1985.
35 M ii. Austin Bradley HNATIUK was born on 15 Apr 1987.
13. Sidney HNATIUK was born on 10 Jan 1960 in Lethbridge, Alberta. Another name for Sidney is Osterman.
Sidney married Tim OSTERMAN on 3 Sep 1983 in Lethbridge, Alberta. The marriage ended in divorce. Tim was born on 10 Nov 1959.
Children from this marriage were:
36 M i. Tyler Timothy OSTERMAN was born on 27 Jul 1997 in Lethbridge, Alberta, died on 27 Mar 2001 in Lethbridge, Alberta aged 3, and was buried on 30 Mar 2001.
37 F ii. Megan OSTERMAN was born on 27 Jul 1997 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
14. Karin Leah BJERKE-LISLE was born on 16 Aug 1963 in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Karin married Douglas James Roger LISLE, son of John Robert Douglas LISLE and Muriel Barbara PRESTON, on 14 Sep 1985 in Ottawa, Ontario. Douglas was born on 22 Sep 1943 and died on 30 Dec 2014 in Surrey, British Columbia aged 71.
Children from this marriage were:
38 M i. Forrest James Martinus LISLE was born on 16 Mar 1994 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
39 F ii. Brontλ Kirsten Irene LISLE was born on 16 Jul 1996 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
40 F iii. Paige Taylor Ciara LISLE was born on 13 Sep 1998 in White Rock, British Columbia.
41 M iv. Hunter Thomas Stewart LISLE was born on 19 Jan 2002 in White Rock, British Columbia.
General Notes: 10 pounds 4 ounces at birth.
15. Carol Lisa BJERKE was born on 30 Jun 1967 in Arvida, Quebec.
Carol married Edward Stewart BENNETT, son of Grant Chadwick BENNETT and June Enid SULLY, on 31 Oct 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario. Edward was born on 6 Jan 1967.
Noted events in his life were:
Adoption:
Adoption:
Adoption:
Adoption:
Children from this marriage were:
42 F i. Grace Emily BENNETT was born on 17 Mar 1994 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
43 M ii. Stewart Martinus BENNETT was born on 30 May 1996 in Ottawa, Ontario.
16. Natalie Lynn BJERKE was born on 3 Jan 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta. Another name for Natalie is Charbonneau.
Natalie married Yves Lucien CHARBONNEAU on 29 May 1993 in Quebec, Quebec. Yves was born on 27 Sep 1957.
Children from this marriage were:
44 M i. Spencer Joseph CHARBONNEAU was born on 31 Oct 1996 in Quebec, Quebec.
General Notes: 8 lbs., 14 oz.
21 and 1/2 inches
45 M ii. Andrew Cφme CHARBONNEAU was born on 21 Apr 1998 in Quebec, Quebec.
General Notes: Born: 6:32 PM Weight: 8lbs. 12oz. Length: 20.25"
Born: 6:32 PM Weight: 8lbs. 12oz. Length: 20.25"
Fifth Generation31. Michael James TOTH was born on 25 Nov 1976 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Michael married Lisa ARSENAULT on 27 May 2000 in Cranbrook. BC. Lisa was born on 27 Oct 1971.
Children from this marriage were:
46 M i. Reeve Michael TOTH was born on 6 Mar 2001 in Cranbrook, British Columbia.
47 F ii. Landon Elizabeth TOTH was born on 6 Sep 2003 in Cranbrook, B.C.
48 M iii. Beckham David TOTH was born on 17 Jul 2005 in Cranbrook, B.C.
32. Kimberlee Dionne TOTH was born on 28 Jul 1978 in Lethbridge, Alberta.
Kimberlee married Jeremy PIERZCHALE on 1 Aug 2009 in Cranbrook, B.C.
The child from this marriage was:
49 M i. Aiden PIERZCHALE was born on 2 Feb 2010 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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