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 Hazel Jane (“Janie”) Farndale

19 September 1922 to 28 February 1996

 

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Home Page

The Farndale Directory

Farndale Themes

Farndale History

Particular branches of the family tree

Other Information

General Sir Martin Farndale KCB

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Los Angeles, California

 

1922

Hazel Jane Farndale was born in Los Angeles on 19 September 1922, the daughter of James and Edna Farndale (nee Adams) Farndale (FAR00607) (Letters).

Las Vegas, Nevada

 

1929

In 1930, the family moved into Las Vegas and Jim built a house.

The US Census, 1930 for the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA, taken on 3 April 1930 listed James Farndale, head 44, carpenter for ‘houses’; Edna Farndale, 35; Hazel J Farndale, 7; James N Farndale, 6; and Mary E Farndale, 3.

 

1937

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Janie, Jim, Gordon and Mary in 1937

 

1938

 

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Jimmy, Janie, Mary, Doris and Grace Farndale in California in August 1938

1940

The US Census of 1940 for 922, South Second Street, Las Vegas listed James Farndale, 52, head, carpenter; Edna Farndale, 43; Hazel J Farndale, 17; James N Farndale, 16; Mary Ellen Farndale, 13; Gordon E Farndale, 7; Doris I Farndale, 4.

1941

Hazel Jane Farndale married John Elif Rydell on 20 December 1941 at Clark County, Nevada (letters).

The Reno Gazette Journal, 25 January 1941: The regular meeting of Kit Carson Units, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, was held Wednesday evening when the usual business session was conducted by Bernice Foster, president. Hazel Farndale, member of the Las Vegas VFW Auxiliary, was a visitor....

1951

In 1951, James Farndale and his daughter, Hazel Jane (always known as Janie) and John visited relatives in Canada.

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Edna and Jim, John and Janie Rydell

 

Austin, Texas

 

1976

John Elif Rydell died on 19 April 1976, aged 59 (he was born 27 August 1916).

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The Austin American Statesman, 20 April 1976: RYDELL, Master Sergeant John E, USAF, retired, 59, 4800, Canyonwood drive, died Monday. Services 10:30 AM Thursday at Wilke Clay funeral home. Graveside service is 2:45 PM. Thursday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Survivors: wife, Mrs Hazel Farndale Rydell of Austin; Sons, John Ellis Rydell of Palestine, Kermit Rydell of Houston ...

1984

 

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Jody, Janie, Gordon, Alberta and Christina at Gordon’s house at Garden Grove, California USA in June 1984

 

1986

 

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Martin Farndale (second from left) with Jean (Jim’s wife), Janie and Janie’s brother  Jim at Foot Hood, Texas in August 1986

1996

Hazel Jane Rydell (nee Farndale), died of cancer at Austin Texas in 1996 (Letters).

Hazel J Rydell, born 19 September 1922, died on 28 February 1996, wife of John Rydell (a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force during WW2 and Korea).  She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, Section X Site 183 (DR).

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The Austin American Statesman, 2 March 1996: Hazel Jane Rydell. Hazel Jane Rydell, age 73, of Austin made her transition Wednesday, February 28, 1996. She was a member of Altrusa International of Austin, the Couples Class of First United Methodist Church where she was a member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8787, the Municipal Art Guild and the Palate Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E Rydell. Survivors include her sons, Kermit of Honolulu, Hawaii and John of Fort Collins, Colorado; two grandchildren, Jody and Christina; brother, Gordon Farndale of Garden Grove CA and sister, Mary Metzer of California. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to your favourite charity.