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James Filer Sandahl 1942 - 2013

James Filer Sandahl was born on June 2, 1942 in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey United States to James Peter Sandahl and Pearl Eleanor Filer. He married Nancy Messer, and had a child Heidy L. Sandahl. James Sandahl died at age 70 years old on April 12, 2013 in Westmoreland, NH.
James Filer Sandahl
June 2, 1942
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, 07065, United States
April 12, 2013
Westmoreland, NH
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  • Introduction

    James Filer Sandahl's was my choir and singing teacher at Robert E. Fitch Senior High School, Groton, Connecticut from September 1976 to June 1979. I loved him.
  • 06/2
    1942

    Birthday

    June 2, 1942
    Birthdate
    Rahway, Union County, New Jersey 07065, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Danish
  • Nationality & Locations

    USA
  • Early Life & Education

    Bachelors degree, Susquehanna University. University of Rhode Island University of Connecticut
  • Religious Beliefs

    Congregationalist
  • 04/12
    2013

    Death

    April 12, 2013
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Westmoreland, NH
    Death location
  • Obituary

    In Memory of James Filer Sandahl May 2, 1942 - April 12, 2013 James Filer Sandahl, 70, of Westmoreland, died Friday evening, April 12, 2013, in the comfort of his home, with his family at his side, following a lengthy and courageous battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born in Rahway, NJ, on May 2, 1942, the son of James P. and Pearl (Filer) Sandahl. He attended Woodbridge, NJ area schools then received his BS degree in Music Education from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA in 1964. He completed his post graduate work at the University of Rhode Island and the University of Connecticut. He married Nancy Messer on July 15, 1967, in a ceremony at the Westmoreland Park Hill Church. He had met the love of his life while he was a Head Counselor at the New England Music Camp in Oakland, ME during the summers of 1964-1969. Together they became the directors and assistant directors at the Northeast Music Camp in Ware, MA from 1971 until 1980 and from 1987 until 1989. He was a music educator for 42 years, teaching in Woodbridge, NJ public schools, Fitch Senior High in Groton, CT., Groton - Dunstable in Groton, MA., public schools in Milford, NH; including MASH and MHS as well as St. Christopher Parish School in Nashua, NH. He was a member of the National Association for Music Education (MENC), the Nation Band Association, the American Choral Director Association, the New Hampshire Music Educators Association (NHMEA), and the Cheshire County Retired Educators Association. Jim was a volunteer fire fighter and first responder, while in New Jersey and Connecticut, for 20 years. He enjoyed snowmobiling, fishing, woodworking, playing cribbage and vacations spent at York Beach, ME. After retirement he volunteered with the Milford NH SHARE program, played piano at various nursing homes, and delivered meals for the Meals On Wheels program. He attended the Westmoreland United Church, where he truly enjoyed singing in the choir, and he was a substitute organist there as well. He was also a Deacon in the church for a short time. His major accomplishment was sharing his love of music, "the universal language", with family, friends and his students. He is survived by his wife of 45 years: Nancy Sandahl of Westmoreland; his daughter: Heidi L. Davis and her husband Phillip of Carmel, IN., and his mother-in-law: Thelma M. Messer of Westmoreland. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his father-in-law: Carl E. Messer. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 2:00 at the Westmoreland Elementary School, 40 Glebe Rd., Westmoreland. There are no public Calling Hours. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made in James F. Sandahl's name, to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services www.hcsservices.org PO Box 564, 312 Marlboro St, Keene, NH 03431 or to the Westmoreland United Church, 9 South Village Common, Westmoreland, NH 03467. Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services 33 Marlboro St, Keene, NH has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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James Filer Sundahl
in the U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970

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Name James Filer Sundahl
Record Type Baptism
Baptism Date 5 Jul 1942
Baptism Place Woodbridge, New Jersey, USA
Church First Presbyterian Church

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1978
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4th Great Grandparent / Grandchild
Louis I "the Pious" of Aquitaine, b. 8/0778
Charles II The Bald of France Holy Roman Emperor, b. 0823 Ermentrude d' Orleans, Richeut Countess of Metz Germany, Hessen
Roheut of France, b. 0870 Hugh Count of Bourges France, Lorraine
Richilda of Bourges, b. 0892 Thibault Count of Troyes France, Centre
Theobald I Count of Blois, b. abt 0910 Luitgarde de Vermandois France, Centre
Odo I Count of Blois, b. 0950 Bertha of Burgundy France, Centre
Odo II (Eudes) Count of Blois, b. abt 0983 Ermengarde of Auvergne France, Centre

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