Refsland, Astrid K.
Astrid K. Refsland, 92 , died September 18, 2011 in Heath Village Care Center, Washington Twp. (Morris Co.), NJ. Astrid lived in Washington Twp., NJ since 2002 coming from Montague, NJ and was born in Arendal, Norway on January 17, 1919.
Husband/Wife of: Beloved wife of the late Erling Refsland (1994), retired Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy. They were married for 53 years.
Son/Daughter of: the late Andreas and Kristiane (nee-Holm) Tonnesen
Survived By: 2 Sons-Earl and his wife Cindy Refsland-St. Louis, MO; Carl and his wife Susan Refsland, Montague, NJ
1 Daughter-Else and her husband Rodger Grady, Charlotte, NC
8 Grandchildren-David, Stephen, Christine, Elisabeth, Rodger, Krista, Carleina and Erica
8 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
Predeceased Brother-late Tom
Predeceased 2 Sisters-late Margaret and Anna
Occupation: Astrid was a loving and devoted homemaker.
Veteran Info:
Additional Information: Astrid was of the Lutheran faith; she was a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway; proud member of the Fleet Reserve Branch Women's Auxillary in Brooklyn, NY. She loved knitting, crocheting, sewing and cooking for her family.
Visitation: Monday, September 26, 2011, 2:00 - 5:00 PM at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Services: Monday, September 26, 2011 at 5:00 PM- at the Cochran Funeral Home. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 11:30 AM. Please meet at the cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers: No requests
Interment: Beverly National Cemetery, 916 Bridgeboro Road, Beverly, NJ 08010