Oscar G. Land

Oscar Gunnard Land: born July 12, 1913 in Agunnaryd, Sweden to Carl Oscar and Alfreda Land while on vacation to homeland. Passed away on July 19, 2016 Loveland, Colorado at the age of 103. Oscar was married to Dorothy Yancey 1936. Dorothy passed away May 1980. Oscar married Lucille Anderson in 1982. Lucille passed away in 2001. Oscar farmed most of his life and witnessed many changes in his lifetime. He went from horse drawn to mechanized machinery. He went from traveling several hours to church in a buggy to a car ride of mere minutes. Oscar grew up on a farm South of Winsor in the Oklahoma district. He moved from there to a farm south of Timnath from 1942 till 1976 when he and Dorothy moved to Windsor. Oscar worked for the Forest Service a few years in the Mountains he loved. He next moved to Fort Collins after he married Lucille. After his hundredth birthday he moved for a final time to Columbine Commons assisted living in Windsor. Oscar enjoyed visiting and reminiscing about his past and especially the history of Windsor. He amazed folks he talked with, because his mind was so sharp and he remembered virtually everything. A particular joy to him and his family was his 100th birthday party at the Timnath Church. The church was filled with family and friends young and old, much to his delight. Oscar was a family man, a great dad to his three children and to Lucille's children as well. He particularly delighted in spending time with all the grandchildren and loved them all. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carl Land; sisters, Lillian Westerdoll and Ester Anderson; son, John Anderson and his wife, Celia. Oscar is survived by five children: Georgetta Land Tempel (George), Judy Land Boggs (Forest), Charles Oscar Land (Cheryl), Dixie Anderson Gibbens (Bill) and Terry Anderson (Glenda); 21 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren. Memorials can be sent to the Timnath Presbyterian Church, 4020 Main Street, Timnath, Colorado. Friends may send condolences to the family at bohlenderfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may view Oscar from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bohlender Funeral Chapel. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Timnath Presbyterian Church, 4020 Main Street, Timnath. Private Interment, Loveland Burial Park, Loveland.

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Oscar G. Land

July 12, 1913 - July 19, 2016