1922
Dawn
2015
Dawn Vogelsong
August 16, 1922 — April 18, 2015
Dawn Sybilrud Vogelsong, longtime resident of Saratoga, California passed away peacefully after a long hospital stay and subsequent stroke.
Dawn was the daughter of Cornelius C. and Inga (Erickson) Sybilrud from Albert Lea, MN. She graduated from Albert Lea High School where she was Homecoming Queen. She earned a B.S. degree in Medical Technology from University of Minnesota. In 1950 she trekked to California with her best friend in search of adventure. She worked as a Medical Technologist for many years, first at Children's Hospital in San Francisco and later at Agnews Developmental Center in San Jose. In 1951 she married Harry Vogelsong, Jr. They settled in Saratoga and their son Kristofer was born in 1959. Dawn loved the outdoors and the three of them spent many years camping, fishing, sailing and hiking.
She was delighted to be a grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and loved walking in the creek, dyeing eggs at Easter time, and searching for the perfect Christmas tree with them.
She was an active member of Saratoga Foothill Club and longtime P.E.O. sister.
Dawn enjoyed her many visits to Minnesota to see her brother, Nestor and family and experience the beautiful change of seasons.
She lived to be 92 by good genes, determination and the commitment of many friends and caregivers who helped her remain independent.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her playful spirit, helpful nature, and her devotion to her church.
Dawn will be greatly missed by her son Kris (Paula) Vogelsong, her grandchildren, Gunnar and Gillian from Saratoga, Calif; her niece Julie (Sybilrud) and Rick Gayken; her nephew Jim Sybilrud, from St. Cloud, MN; great niece Angela (Gayken) and Darren Haus, Blake and Abigail from Sartell, MN; and great nephew Jon and Maria Gayken, Kennady, Riah and Ayla from Rogers, MN.
Dawn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry;brother and sister-in-law, Nestor and Pearl( Johnson)Sybilrud;
Funeral and Memorial Services were held on Saturday, May 9 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Saratoga, Calif.
Albert Lea, MN visitation will be at Bonnerup Funeral Services on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 10 to 11 AM. The graveside service will follow at Graceland Cemetery at 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Freeborn County Historical Society.
Dawn was the daughter of Cornelius C. and Inga (Erickson) Sybilrud from Albert Lea, MN. She graduated from Albert Lea High School where she was Homecoming Queen. She earned a B.S. degree in Medical Technology from University of Minnesota. In 1950 she trekked to California with her best friend in search of adventure. She worked as a Medical Technologist for many years, first at Children's Hospital in San Francisco and later at Agnews Developmental Center in San Jose. In 1951 she married Harry Vogelsong, Jr. They settled in Saratoga and their son Kristofer was born in 1959. Dawn loved the outdoors and the three of them spent many years camping, fishing, sailing and hiking.
She was delighted to be a grandmother. She adored her grandchildren and loved walking in the creek, dyeing eggs at Easter time, and searching for the perfect Christmas tree with them.
She was an active member of Saratoga Foothill Club and longtime P.E.O. sister.
Dawn enjoyed her many visits to Minnesota to see her brother, Nestor and family and experience the beautiful change of seasons.
She lived to be 92 by good genes, determination and the commitment of many friends and caregivers who helped her remain independent.
She will be remembered for her kindness, her playful spirit, helpful nature, and her devotion to her church.
Dawn will be greatly missed by her son Kris (Paula) Vogelsong, her grandchildren, Gunnar and Gillian from Saratoga, Calif; her niece Julie (Sybilrud) and Rick Gayken; her nephew Jim Sybilrud, from St. Cloud, MN; great niece Angela (Gayken) and Darren Haus, Blake and Abigail from Sartell, MN; and great nephew Jon and Maria Gayken, Kennady, Riah and Ayla from Rogers, MN.
Dawn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harry;brother and sister-in-law, Nestor and Pearl( Johnson)Sybilrud;
Funeral and Memorial Services were held on Saturday, May 9 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Saratoga, Calif.
Albert Lea, MN visitation will be at Bonnerup Funeral Services on Monday, June 15, 2015 from 10 to 11 AM. The graveside service will follow at Graceland Cemetery at 11:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Freeborn County Historical Society.
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