Wahkiakum Eagle-21 Oct 1971 THERKILDSEN, Jens C. Age 87, of Skamokawa, died in a Cathlamet nursing home. He was born in Aarestrup, Denmark and had lived in the Skamokawa area since 1923. He worked as a carpenter and a butter maker, and was a member of the Christian church of Denmark and the Skamokawa Grange. Survivors include the widow, Marie, at home; a son, William J. of Whidbey Island; four daughters, Anna Cook of Skamokawa, Margaret Sverdrup of Longview, Esther Nichols of Yakima and Mrs. Robert Hartshorn of Kirkland, eight grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Dowling Funeral Home with Rev. Bernard Herrick officiating. Dowling Funeral Home was in charge. Fern Hill Cemetery-Skamokawa, Wa. 09 Jan 1884-18 Oct 1971 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2005 from original newspaper collection.)