Orra Lundgren is the son of Alfred August Olsson of Hudiksval, Gavleborgs Lan, Sweden, and Oline Ovensen, of Grimstad, Fjare Parishsog, Aust Agder, Norway. Orra was born in 1923 in Great Falls, Montana.
Billie June Leistiko, daughter of William and Ordell Leistiko, was born in 1930, also in Great Falls, Montana. June has been very active in researching Leistiko family history and has contributed greatly to this web page.
In her Lives of Billie June Leistiko and Orra Lundgren, June documents her memories of her childhood and her marriage to Orra.
Orra and June were married in 1950 and have five children:
Larry Orra Lundgren | Born in 1951 in Great Falls, Montana. |
Dale Kim Lundgren | Born in 1952 in Great Falls, Montana. |
Dean Howard Lundgren | Born in 1955 in Great Falls, Montana. |
Brian Lee Lundgren | Born in 1960 in Mesa, Arizona. |
Sharon Louise Lundgren | Born in 1961 in Mesa, Arizona. |
Orra taught art and crafts at Scottsdale High School. After retirement, Orra continued with his art and does water color paintings, some of which can be viewed here. June has long been an avid pursuer of family history and genealogy. She has documented her research journey here.
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August 2001. |