Patterson Cemetery District, Stanislaus County, CA Submitted by Gale Stroud and Burta Herger 26 Aug 2007 This file is part of the California Genealogy & History Archives http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cagha/index.htm These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter. Norelius Albert 340608 p1 Albert Norelius Passes Away Wednesday; Albert Norelius, pioneer local merchant, passed away at his home Wednesday evening followed an attack of heart trouble. The deceased was a native of Minnesota, aged 68 years, and had occupied a prominent part in activities at Cambridge, Minnesota, prior to coming to California, being county registrar of deeds there for several terms. Coming to Patterson in 1915, he has been in business here for the past 19 years, and was probable the longest-established merchant in point of continuous operation. He was held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow and by one brother, Horace, of Minneapolis. Funeral services will be held at the chapel of Davis & Evans at 2 o'clock this afternoon, with Rev. C. A. Hedlind officiating. The remains will be shipped east to Cambridge for interment, accompanied by Mrs. Norelius and her sister, Miss Lillian Eastlund. Services there will be in charge of the Woodmen of the World. Norelius Albert 340622 p1 Final Rites Held for Albert Norelius; A clipping has been received from a Minnesota paper, sent by Mrs. Albert Norelius, giving an account of the final services held there for Albert Norelius, pioneer local merchant, who passed away June 6. The services were held Tuesday, June 12 at the North Isanti, Minnesota Baptist Church followed by internment in the North Isanti Cemetery, Rev. C. A. Carlson was in charge, assisted by Rev. S. G. Carlson to Rush Point and Rev. Albert Grant. A 1arge turnout was in attendance, the deceased having spent his entire life there until his departure for California and a large number of friends and relatives paid their last respects.