NameCaroline Anna Storeim
Birth27 Feb 1877, Benson, Minnesota
Death27 Jul 1964, Stoughton, Wisconsin
BurialClinton, Minnesota
OccupationTeacher, Homemaker
MiscellanyBrown eyes, black hair, 98 lbs; Margery says hair was brown; See account of 50th Wedding Anniversary under marriage Notes.
Flags#Steens, Linked, Thumbnail, [FamLabel], [Gen10], [GenYes]
FatherJohn O. Storeim (1848-1926)
Spouses
Birth29 Mar 1873, Jackson County, Wisconsin
Death19 Sep 1961, Madison, Wisconsin
BurialClinton, Minnesota
OccupationFarmer in Clinton, Minnesota
MiscellanySee account of 50th Wedding Anniversary under marriage Notes.
FatherSevrin Olsen Steen (1850-1918)
MotherMalene Abelsdatter Isene (1837-1934)
Marriage14 Jun 1899, Clinton, Minnesota
ChildrenSigvart Julius (1900-1968)
 Ernest Bennet (1901-1997)
 Marie Dena (1904-)
 Julian Sem (1908-2008)
 Beatrice Ella (1910-2007)
Notes for Caroline Anna Storeim
See http://www.steen-frost.org/Pwd/Docs/Steen_files/1964_Caroline_Steen.pdf for a profile of Caroline written by her son Rev. Ernest B. Steen.
Notes for Olai & Caroline Anna (Family)
Celebrate 50 Years Married

By Mrs. E. B. Steen

"What is so rare as a day in June?" It was such a perfect day on Tuesday, June 14, 1949, when family, relatives, and friends celebrated the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Olai Steen of Clinton. It was a day crowded full of activity to make this day a perfect memory.

During the week end, the children had driven, taken planes, and trains to assemble from both coasts of our country at the Olai Steen residence. All of the children were home by the morning of the golden wedding: Sigvart, his wife and two children from New York; Ernest, his wife and four of their five children from Parkland, Washington; Marie, her husband and two children from Duluth; Minn.; Julian, his wife and two children from Bozeman, Montana; and Beatrice, her husband and three children from Menomonie, Wisconsin.

After a perfect morning of "being together" as family, "catching up" on news, and taking group pictures, a three-course dinner was served in the Ortonville Country Club house for the immediate family, as well as for brothers and sisters of the honored couple and Pastor and Mrs. Thompson of Clinton. There were 35 present. The reunion was complete except for a brother and sister of Mrs. Olai Steen and a grandson, Luther, who remained in Parkland recuperating from a serious illness.

At this dinner, Sig, as toastmaster, called on brothers and sisters, of the honored couple, who entertained the group with reminiscences and extended congratulations and the best of good wishes. Pastor Thompson spoke in behalf of the congregation and I also read a letter from Dr. S. C. Eastvold, president of Pacific Lutheran college in Parkland. Sig announced that the orchid and boutonniere that the honored couple were wearing, came from the Trinity Lutheran congregation in Parkland.

He also mentioned that those who were wearing corsages and boutonnieres of yellow roses were the attendants of the wedding held fifty years ago. The attendants present were Mr. and Mrs. Abel Steen and Mr. Albert Storeim. Ida Steen, the other attendant, died in 1937. Paul Steen, representing the grandchildren, presented gifts to the honored couple. After many other beautiful gifts had been presented, the dinner closed with the group singing, "Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow."

The family and guests then returned to Clinton where many telegrams, cards, and letters from far and near were read and enjoyed.

At eight o'clock, family and friends packed Trinity Lutheran church for a program and reception which climaxed the day in a fine way. The following program was presented by the children to honor their parents:

-- Organ prelude "June Memories" composed and played by Julian Steen.
-- Scripture Reading and Prayer by Pastor E. T. Boe.
-- Welcome to Guests by Dr. Sigvart J. Steen.
-- Cello Solos by Allan Malmerg, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Malmberg.
-- Tribute - Dr. Ernest B. Steen.
-- Hymns "0 Perfect Love," and "My God How Wonderful Thou Art" sung by Dr. and Mrs. Sigvart Steen, Pastor and Mrs. E. T. Boe, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Malmberg, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Steen and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Steen.
-- Presentation of a pair of gold altar vases to Trinity Lutheran Church by the Steen children in memory of their parents' golden wedding. The vases were carried by Carol Boe and Ruth Inez Steen to Sig who presented them to Pastor Thompson.
-- Acceptance and dedication of the altar vases by Pastor Thompson.
-- Doxology by the audience.
-- Benediction

Following the program everyone was invited to the church parlors for the reception. A bridal table had been decorated with gold streamers and white candles decorated with gold bows, and set in gold candle holders. Beautiful bouquets of yellow roses presented by Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Menomonie, Wisconsin, decorated the table, as well as specially made napkins in white and gold and place cards made by Mr. Albert Storeim.

Another appointment of the bridal table which will always be memorable was the unusual, exquisite, and Dresden-like wedding cake made for the occasion by Mrs. J. Matt Johnson of Volga, So. Dak. It included organs, choirs, altars, rose-buds for the grandchildren, greetings, Bible verses, fifty golden bells and tapers, and atop a stairway representing fifty years of married life, a mature bride and groom. The many symbolic details of the cake were explained by Mrs. Ernest B. Steen.

An interesting feature of the reception was the modelling of the bridal gown by Pauline Forde, and of the groom's tuxedo by Allan Malmberg.

Mrs. S. P. Steen poured at the table for the guests and Mrs. Ernest B. Steen at the bridal table. Paul Steen and Allan Malmberg acted as ushers and candlelighters.

Out of town guests who were present for the occasion were: Mrs. Russell Hofstad of Cambridge, Minn.; Mrs. C. D. Eikeness of Fargo, N. Dak.; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Storeim of Correll, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Anderson of Ortonville; .Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Thomas of Los Angeles, Cal. and Mrs. Arnold Martinson and four sons of Northfield.

-- From the Ortonville, Minnesota newspaper, week of June 20, 1949.
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