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     Dena Marie Nestaval is the daughter of Jeffery Lynn Blanks and Jamie Lynn Nestaval. Dena Marie Nestaval married Travis Comstock in May 2006.² Dena Marie Nestaval and Travis Comstock were divorced in October 2008.²

     Dorothy Mae Nestaval is the daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta. Dorothy Mae Nestaval married Richard Roy Zarembinski on 23 September 1950.

     Edward John Nestaval was born on 18 December 1891 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor. Edward John Nestaval married Esther Alvina Halvorson, daughter of Henry Halvorson and Siri (?), on 25 September 1932 at Stanley, Mountrail Co., North Dakota. Edward John Nestaval died on 5 September 1964 at Minot, Ward Co., North Dakota, at age 72.³ He was buried at New Town, Mountrail Co., North Dakota.
     He graduated circa 1909 at Camby High School, Yellow Medicine Co., Minnesota.

From the Roster of North Dakota Military Men:
Name: Edward John Nestaval
Army #: 1,239,793
Registrant: yes, Mountrail county
Birth Place: Montgomery, Minn.
Birth Date: 18 Dec 1891
Parent's Origin: of Czechoslovakian-American parents
Occupation: farmer
Comment: enlisted in the Navy at Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 25, 1918; served at Dunwoody Naval Training School, Minneapolis, Minn., to April 20, 1918; Naval Radio School, Cambridge, Mass., to Aug. 23, 1918; Receiving Ship, Philadelphia, Pa., to Sept. 16, 1918; Headquarters, 4th Naval District, Philadelphia, Pa., to Oct. 30, 1918; Receiving Ship, Philadelphia, Pa., to Nov. 11, 1918. Grades: Landsman Electrician, Radio, 178 days; Electrician 3rd Class, Radio, 81 days. Relieved from active duty at Minneapolis, Minn., on June 23, 1919, as an Electrician 2nd Class, Radio. Discharged on Sept. 30, 1921.


Source Information:
Ancestry.com. North Dakota Military Men, 1917-1918 (database online).
Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2000. Original data: Roster of the Men and Women Who Served in the Army or Naval Service (including the Marine Corps) of the United States of its Allies from the State of North Dakota in the World War, 1917-1918, 1917-1918 Volume 3 Larkee to Rice. Bismarck, ND: Bismarck Tribune Co., 1931.⁴

He lived in 1946 at Van Hook, Mountrail Co., North Dakota. Edward was listed as a farm laborer in the 1920 Census. Edward lived near Montgomery in 1916 when sister Anna died. Edward lived in New Town, ND when sister Elizabeth died in 1960. Edward John Nestaval was a Catholic, converted to Lutheran.

Following information was received from Jerry E. Nestaval on 3/1992:
Edward John Nestaval was born in Montgomery, Minnesota on December 18, 1891 to Josef and Anna Nestaval. Ed had a half brother, Frank, as well as several brothers and sisters namely: Anna, Elizabeth, Mary, Emily, Jerry, Rose, Beatrice, Stella, and Genevieve. The family was of Czechoslovakian descent. His father had immigrated to America, coming directly to Minnesota and settling on a farm two miles east of Montgomery. His father had married Anna Nemec, who died seven years later. They had one son, Frank. Several years later he married Anna Factor. Ed spoke Czech before learning to speak English. His parents immigrated to the United States because of political persecution.
Ed graduated from Camby High School in Minnesota. He attended Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and homesteaded south of Van Hook, ND in 1914. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War I from 1917 to 1919. After his tour of duty he returned to his farm at Van Hook. He spent the summers on his farm and in the winters he traveled with his friends, Art Larson, Charlie Holst, and Russell Ellis in a 1917 Model-T Ford.
Ed married Esther Alvina Halvorson on September 25, 1932 in Stanley, ND. Esther was of Norwegian descent and attended a Lutheran church. Ed was a Catholic until he converted to the Lutheran faith in Watford City, ND in 1944. They were happy to be blessed with five children: Hal Joe, Darlene Joan, Jerry Edward, Sara Ann, and Kirk Zack.
Ed purchased the Henry Halvorson farm and returned to farming in 1944 until 1956. The towns of Van Hook and Sanish had to be relocated due to the flood waters from the Missouri River as a result of the Garrison Dam Project in 1953. They moved to their new home in New Town, ND, at 314 5th Street.
From 1936 to 1939, he was employed with the Mountrail County Triple A Office and for the Farm Security Administration. He was the McKenzie County Supervisor for the FSA from 1939 to 1944. Ed served as director of the Farmer's Union Elevator at Van Hook, ND, and director of Mountrail County Rural Electrification Administration. He served as director on the Sanish-New Town Relocation Corporation and was a member of the Bethel Lutheran Church. He served on the New Town City Council, was city auditor for a time, and was a life member of Beck Sherven American Legion of New Town.
Edward John Nestaval passed away at the Veteran's Hospital in Minot, North Dakota, on September 5, 1964. His family was with him. He was laid to rest at the New Town Cemetery. Ed had brown hair and brown eyes. His Social Security Number was 501-01-9252 issued in North Dakota.

     Edward John Nestaval was born on 13 August 1901 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of John Joseph Nestaval and Antonia M. Vitha. Edward John Nestaval married Agnes Martha Szermeta, daughter of Paul John Szermeta and Frances Kordyiak, on 27 August 1927 at St. Adalbert's Church, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Edward John Nestaval died on 24 January 1974 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 72. He was buried on 26 January 1974 at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
     In the 1920 Census, Edward was listed as a farm laborer. Died at Bethesda Hospital and was cremated. Edward John Nestaval was a Catholic.

     Elizabeth (Lizzie) B. Nestaval was born on 2 November 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.⁵ She was the daughter of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor. Elizabeth (Lizzie) B. Nestaval married Charles Henry Hubbard on 28 April 1915 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁶ Elizabeth (Lizzie) B. Nestaval married Frank Michael Kaisersatt, son of Thomas J. Kaisersatt and Katrina Havel, on 29 June 1918 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁷ Elizabeth (Lizzie) B. Nestaval died on 2 February 1960 at Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota, at age 74.⁸ She was buried on 5 February 1960 at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault, Rice Co., Minnesota; PLOT Section M-5.
     Death Record for Elizabeth, lists birth as 2Nov1883 MN. Her married name was Hubbard. As of 29 June 1918,her married name was Kaisersatt. She retired in 1955. The cause of death was heart attack. Elizabeth (Lizzie) B. Nestaval was a Catholic. Her Social Security Number was 468-42-5798.

Following from The Faribault Weekly Journal newspaper of 3 July 1918, Wednesday, page 5, column 4.
Mr. Frank M. Kaisersatt, county auditor of Rice county, and Elizabeth Nestaval Hubbard of this city, were married on Saturday morning in St. Paul, Rev. John Rynda performing the ceremony. While in St. Paul Mr. and Mrs. Kaisersatt were the guests of John Kaisersatt. Mr. and Mrs. Kaisersatt left on a trip of ten days or two weeks. They will visit in the northern part of the state and will go to Camp Dodge and Camp Grant. They will also visit Washington, D.C.

Following from The Faribault Daily News newspaper of 3 Feb 1960 Wednesday, page 11, column 3.
Mrs. Frank M. Kaisersatt, 74, died at St. Lucas Hospital Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lenmark Funeral Home with the Rev. William McGrade, assistant pastor of Immaculate Conception church, officiating. Burial will be in Maple Lawn cemetery. Elizabeth Nestaval Kaisersatt daughter of Joseph and Ann Nestaval, had been a Faribault resident since 1916.

Following from The Faribault Daily News newspaper of 4 Feb 1960 Thursday, page 15, column 2.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank M. Kaisersatt, 74, who died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at St. Lucas Deaconess Hospital, will be held Friday, Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lenmark Funeral Home with the Rev. William McGrade, assistant pastor of Immaculate Conception church officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot in Maple Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the Lenmark Funeral Home this evening, Feb. 4, and on Friday until the hour of the service. She is survived by her husband, Frank M; by one daughter, Harriet; by five sisters, Mrs. Tom C. Skluzacek (Emily V.), San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Franklin Kerr (Rose), Masillon, Ohio; Beatrice A. Darnell, San Francisco, Calif; Mrs. Samuel C. Gale (Stella), Minneapolis, and Mrs. Harry Evans (Geneva), Glenn Ellyn, Ill; and by one brother, Edward J. Nestaval, New Town, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents; by two sisters, Anna and Mary; and by two brothers, Frank and Jaroslav (Jerry).

Following from The Faribault Daily News newspaper of 10 Feb 1960 Wednesday, page 12, column 6.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank M. Kaisersatt, 74, 26 Park Place, who died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at St. Lucas Deaconess hospital following a heart attack, were held Friday, Feb. 5, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lenmark Funeral Homer with the Rev. William McGrade officiating. Pallbearers were Eldon C. Prinzing, Irven A. Larson, Frank L. Thayer, J.V. Williams, Edward T. Hunt and Herman Hassler. Internment was in Maple Lawn cemetery.
Elizabeth B. Kaisersatt, daughter of Joseph and Anna Nestaval, was born Nov. 2, 1885, and raised on a farm, a mile and a half east of Montgomery in LeSueur county. She was confirmed in the Roman Catholic Church in Montgomery. She attended school district 18 and Montgomery high school. At the age of 18, she received a teacher's certificate, by examination, and taught for several years in the public schools of LeSueur and Rice counties, including the public school at Lonsdale.
She came to Faribault in 1916 and for two years worked in the off of the Rice county auditor as assistant deputy auditor. On June 29, 1918, she married Frank M. Kaisersatt in Minneapolis. They lived in Faribault, and she worked at deputy auditor for eight years and then one year as assistant supervisor of assessments. In 1928 she took charge of the local state bureau of registration of motor vehicles as assistant deputy registrar and as such also conducted chauffeur's examinations. She continued in that state service for 27 years until her retirement in 1955. She was busy with her home and house duties until within a few hours of her death.
She is survived by her husband, Frank M; by his daughter Harriet, the daughter of her deceased sister, Anna; by five sisters, Mrs. Tom C. Skluzacek (Emily), San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Franklin T. Kerr (Rose), Massillon, Ohio, Mrs. J. Darnell (Beatrice), San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Samuel C. Gale (Stella), Minneapolis, and Mrs. Harry Evans (Geneva), Glenn Ellyn, Ill; and by one brother, Edward J. Nestaval, New Town, N.D.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by two sisters, Anna and Mary; and by one brother, Frank. Relatives and friends attended the funeral from Montgomery, Erin Town, New Prague, Veseli, Lonsdale, Northfield, New Town, N.D. and Faribault.

     Ellie Nestaval is the daughter of Scott Gregory Nestaval and Staci Peterson Haskell.

     Emily Veronica Nestaval was born on 14 November 1887 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor. Emily Veronica Nestaval was born circa 1888 at Minnesota.³ She married Thomas Charles Skluzacek, son of Joseph Skluzacek Sr. and Katherine Sticha, on 4 June 1912 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Emily Veronica Nestaval died on 11 October 1983 at Orange Co., California, at age 95.⁴ She was buried on 15 October 1983 at Calvary Cemetery, Lonsdale, Rice Co., Minnesota.⁴
     Her married name was Skluzacek. Emily lived in Lonsdale, MN when sister Anna died in 1916. Emily was living in Lonsdale, MN in 1946, moved to California. Emily lived in San Francisco when sister Elizabeth died in 1960. Soc Security Death Index says died at Laguna Beach, Orange Co., CA. Her Social Security Number was 569-42-4007 issued in CA. Worldconnect.rootsweb.com has a database entry 46200 dated 25Aug2001, from Barbra Kozisek on Emily Nestaval and husband Thomas Skluzacek.

ID: I0028
Name: Emily NESTAVAL
Sex: F
Birth: 1887
Death: 11 OCT 1983
Burial: Calvary Cemetery, Lonsdale, Rice, Minnesota

ID: I0806
Name: Thomas Rupertus C. SKLUZACEK
Sex: M
Birth: 29 MAR 1887 in Wheatland Twp., Rice, Minnesota
Death: 7 AUG 1947
Burial: AUG 1947 Calvary Cemetery, Lonsdale, Rice, Minnesota.

Following from The Faribault Daily News newspaper of 13Oct 1983Thursday, page 2, column 4.
Mrs. Emily Skluzacek, 95, formerly of Lonsdale, died in Orange County Tuesday, Oct. 11. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Lonsdale Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Petersen of Laguna, Calif., and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In 1990, Judith P. Soyster, the granddaughter of Emily (Nestaval) Skluzacek, edited a book called: 'Emily Veronica - The Memoirs and Poetry of Emily
Veronica Skluzacek (1887-1983)'. It contains portions of Emily's diary, recollections of growing up, photographs and examples of some of her poetry.

     Emory Muir Nestaval is the son of Scott Gregory Nestaval and Staci Peterson Haskell.

     Frank Nestaval was born on 12 October 1877 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² He was the son of Joseph Nestaval and Ann Nemic. Frank Nestaval was born on 6 November 1879 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He married Euphemia McLeod, daughter of Alexander McLeod and Louisa Adelade Payne, on 11 February 1907 at Vesta, Redwood Co., Minnesota.^1,3 Frank Nestaval and Euphemia McLeod were divorced.⁴ Frank Nestaval died on 7 October 1926 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa, at age 48.^1,5
     Frank living at Salida, Colorado in 1916 when step-sister Anna died.

     Gabrielle Rose Nestaval is the daughter of Robert Paul Nestaval and Mikell Ann Couture.¹

     Garth Owen Nestaval is the son of Jerry Edward Nestaval and Sandra Doris Greenfield. Garth Owen Nestaval married Joanna (Joni) Klemetsrud on 13 September 1991 at Longview, Cowlitz Co., Washington.^2,3 Garth Owen Nestaval and Joanna (Joni) Klemetsrud were divorced before 2000. Garth Owen Nestaval married Shannon Marie Vallely, daughter of David Matthew Vallely and Evelyn Marie Evans, on 11 November 2000 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.^4,5

     Genevieve Cornelia Nestaval was born on 30 August 1903 at Seaforth, Redwood Co., Minnesota.³ She was the daughter of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor. Genevieve Cornelia Nestaval married James Harrison Evans on 20 November 1926 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.⁴ Genevieve Cornelia Nestaval died on 2 August 1999 at DuPage Co., Illinois, at age 95.
     Obituary of sister Elizabeth, lists Geneva's husband, Harry Evans. She lived in 1916; Genevieve lived near Montgomery in 1916 when sister Anna died. Her married name was Evans. She lived on 19 April 1940 at 424 N. Sergant, Joplin, Jasper Co., Missouri.⁵ She lived in 1946 at Chicago (Glen Ellyn), DuPage Co., Illinois. She lived in 1960; Geneva lived in Glen Ellyn, IL when sister Elizabeth died in 1960. She lived in February 1993 at 393 Anthony St., Glen Ellyn, DuPage Co., Illinois.

     George Nestaval was born on 30 November 1903 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of John Joseph Nestaval and Antonia M. Vitha. George Nestaval died on 8 April 1904 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.²
     The cause of death was Infantile debility.²

     George S. Nestaval was born on 26 February 1909 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He was the son of John Joseph Nestaval and Antonia M. Vitha. George S. Nestaval married Permilia Murray on 26 November 1938 at Dakota Co., Minnesota.² George S. Nestaval died circa 1979 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.³ He died on 22 June 1979 at St. John's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 70.⁴ He was buried on 25 June 1979 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
     George S. Nestaval was a Inspector for Great Northern Railroad. His Social Security Number was 701-12-1926. He lived in June 1979 at 1233 Niles Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. The cause of death was Pulmonary insufficiency, Matastic Carcinoma of Colon.

     Gloria Ann Nestaval is the daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta. Gloria Ann Nestaval married Jack Womack Eddy on 23 November 1950.

     Gregory Edward Nestaval is the son of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta. Gregory Edward Nestaval married Jacqueline Vera Hogan, daughter of Clare Hogan and Dorothy Walker, on 24 September 1955. Gregory Edward Nestaval and Jacqueline Vera Hogan were divorced on 21 November 1977 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.³ Gregory Edward Nestaval married Lynn Ellen Hanson on 14 November 1981 at Texas.⁴ Gregory Edward Nestaval and Lynn Ellen Hanson were divorced on 26 November 1986 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.⁵ Gregory Edward Nestaval and Lynn Ellen Hanson were divorced on 26 November 1986 at Williamson Co., Texas.⁴

     Hal Joseph Nestaval was born on 9 April 1933 at Van Hook, Mountrail Co., North Dakota.^2,3 He was the son of Edward John Nestaval and Esther Alvina Halvorson. Hal Joseph Nestaval married Ardis Lois Jensen, daughter of Signus Jensen and Hulda Winther, on 26 December 1958 at Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota.² Hal Joseph Nestaval married Nancy Farmer on 11 October 2003.⁴ Hal Joseph Nestaval died on 5 March 2012 at Texas at age 78.^4,3 He was buried at New Town Cemetery, New Town, Mountrail Co., North Dakota.³
     Hal Joseph Nestaval was a Lutheran.
Following information was received from Jerry E. Nestaval on 3/1992:
Hal Joseph was born at the farm near Van Hook, North Dakota, where his parents were living at the time. Hal attended school in Watford City, ND and Van Hook, ND. He graduated from Van Hook High School in 1951.
Hal joined the Navy in 1951. He was stationed in Chicago, IL, Jacksonville, FL, and Memphis, TN. He was assigned to an anti-submarine squadron at Whidbey Island, WA in 1952. From there he went to Hawaii, Guam, Okinowa, and the Philippines. While in Okinawa he flew combat missions over Korea. While in the Philippines, he was on the first flight crew to fly aircover over Vietnam.
After returning from the Navy, Hal attended North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. It was while attending classes that Hal met Ardis Lois Jensen, from Berthold, North Dakota. They were married on December 26, 1958 in Fargo, ND.
Ardis' parents were Signus and Hulda Jensen. Her father passed away in December of 1987. Hulda is a resident of St. Francis Home in Breckenridge, Minnesota, and has been there since 1985.
Hal and Ardis' first child was born in Fargo on September 29, 1960 and they named her Kirsten Ann. Following Hal's graduation from NDSU in 1960, they moved to Chicago, IL. He was employed by Kemper Insurance.
Their son, Kirk Edward, was born in Evanston, IL at the Evanston Hospital, December 30, 1961. Lisa Jo delighted her brother and sister on July 5, 1965 with her arrival. She was born at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.
The family was transferred to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1965, and they continued to live there until 1969. Then they were transferred to Nashville, Tennessee. It was during this time it was discovered their daughter, Kirsten, had leukemia. She passed away on March 9, 1970. Services were held in New Town, North Dakota and she was laid to rest near her grandfather, Edward Nestaval, who had passed away in September of 1964.
In 1971 another job transfer moved the family; this time to St. Louis, Missouri. It was in the cards for them to go back to a suburb of Chicago. Kemper Insurance moved the family to Bolingbrook IL in 1974 and they remained there until 1985. Their son, Kirk, had married and stayed in Illinois Lisa, their daughter, graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987. She joined the Army and as of 1990, she is a First Lieutenant stationed in Germany.
In October of 1985, Hal and Ardis made their move as a couple with an Empty Nest to Diamond Bar, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. It was at this point in their lives they invested in a condominium.
Hal continues with Kemper Insurance commuting in the HEAVY Los Angeles traffic, to the offices located in City of Industry, Los Angeles. They are the proud grandparents of Kirk and April's son, Kyle, and daughter, Kirsten, as of 1990. He graduated in 1960 at North Dakota State University, Cass Co., North Dakota. He lived in 1992 at 24131 A Highknob Road, Diamond Bar, Los Angeles Co., California. He lived in December 2003 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico. He lived in March 2012 at Lubbock, Lubbock Co., Texas.⁴

Hal J. Nestaval LUBBOCK - Hal Nestaval of Lubbock passed away Monday, March 5, 2012 at the age of 78. He was born April 9, 1933 in Van Hook, North Dakota to Edward and Esther (Halvorson) Nestaval. Hal joined the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Upon honorable discharge, he obtained his Bachelor's Degree from North Dakota State University and was an insurance executive for Kemper Insurance Company until retiring. Hal married Nancy Farmer on October 11, 2003. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Nancy; son, Kirk Nestaval and wife April of Minooka, IL; daughter, Lisa Lamb and husband Jim of Las Cruces, NM; two brothers, Jerry and wife Sandra of Kelso, WA and Kirk and wife Gwen of Grand Forks, ND; two sisters, Darlene Hval and husband John of Williston, ND and Sara Nestaval of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren, Kyle, Kirsten and Tyler Nestaval; and many nieces and nephews. Hal was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Ardis Jensen Nestaval; and one daughter, Kirsten Nestaval. A memorial service will be held at a later date in North Dakota. Please celebrate the life of Hal by visiting www.combestfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Published in The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal on March 7, 2012.⁵

Hal Nestaval April 9, 1933-March 5, 2012

March 9, 2012 Minot Daily News Online

Hal Nestaval, 78, Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Van Hook, died Monday, March 5, 2012, in Texas.
He was born April 9, 1933, to Edward and Esther Nestaval, at Van Hook. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Nancy Farmer on Oct. 11, 2003.
Survivors: wife; son, Kirk, Minooka, Ill; daughter, Lisa Lamb, Las Cruces, N.M; three grandchildren; brothers, Jerry, Kelso, Wash., and Kirk, Grand Forks; sisters, Darlene Hval, Williston, and Sara Nestaval, Las Vegas.
A memorial service will be held in North Dakota at a later date.
(Combest Family Funeral Homes, Lubbock.)⁴

     Helen Marie Nestaval was born on 10 January 1905 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.² She was the daughter of John Joseph Nestaval and Antonia M. Vitha. Helen Marie Nestaval married Maxmillian Kendall on 16 June 1945. Helen Marie Nestaval died on 30 September 1999 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 94.³ She was buried on 4 October 1999 at Forest Lawn Memorial Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.³
     Her married name was Kendall. Max and Helen had lived at 1560 Charles Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104. She lived at 571 Aldine St., #17, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. She lived in 1995 at 490 E. Lynnhurst Ave., #203, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota; Address at time of her death.

     Jackie Nestaval is the daughter of Stephen J. Nestaval and Elsie Hiller.

     Jacob Nestaval was born on 20 July 1840 at Budejovice, Bohemia.¹ He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Mary Mencik. Jacob Nestaval married Barbara Kardon, daughter of John Kardon and Maria Vach, between 1864 and 1866 at Bohemia. Jacob Nestaval died on 9 September 1924 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota, at age 84.² He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.
     Jacob Nestaval was a Farmer. The cause of death was Stomach Hemorrhages.

Following from The Montgomery Messenger newspaper, 19 Sep 1924.
The funeral of Jacob Nestaval of whose death mention was made in our issue of last week was held from the church of the Holy Redeemer in this city at 10 am last Thursday morning. Rev. Emil Polasek conducted the services and entoned a high mass of requiem. Interment was in the family lot in Calvary Cemetery. The pall- bearers were: Joseph W. Vach, Edward Sklenar, Edward and George Nestaval, Edward Vrzal and Raymond Dvorak. The members of the C.S.D.P.J. and AOUW lodges attended the funeral.
The deceased was born in Budejovice, Bohemia on July 20, 1840, and was therefore 84 years 1 month and 19 days of age at time of his death. He grew to manhood in his native land and in the year 1864 was united in marriage to Barbara Kadoun. The year following they immigrated to America and settled in Lanesburg township, this county. In 1868 they purchased a farm east of this city where he made his home ever since. In April 1912 his wife was called by death, following which he continued to reside on his son's farm.
Several months ago his son was successful in having him leave the farm and he came to town to reside with his family. A few months ago he was taken seriously ill but gradually he regained strength and was enjoying the very best of health until a week before his death, when he suffered hemorrhages of the stomach, which coupled with his advanced age caused his death at 10:30 Tuesday morning, September 9. Mr. Nestaval was one of the highly respected citizens of this community where he lived for over half of a century. During this long period he took an active part in community affairs and held many positions of trust. He served on the town board for a period of 20-years. In educational matters he was painstaking and a trustee in his school district for over 32 years.
He had a fine moral character and sturdy constitution, he continued to be active in his accustomed pursuits till long past the age at which men ordinarily drop out of the ranks of the workers. To this end, there is no doubt that his sunshiny disposition largely contributed. Was practical, matter-of-fact man, but had his own peculiar way of extracting merriment from life as it went along. This cheerful spirit remained with him to the last, and he remained his clearness of intellect up to the closing days.
He was survived by 1 daughter, Mrs. John Vrzal, of this city, 2 sons, John J. Nestaval, of this city, and Stephen Nestaval of St. Paul, and 1 brother Joseph Nestaval of Minneapolis. Two daughters Mrs. Catherine Vach and Mrs. Anna Sklenar and one son preceded him to the grave. The following were from a distance: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Nestaval and Edward Sklenar of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nestaval of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Kaisersatt and Mrs. A.E. Kummet, of Faribault and Mrs. Thos. Skluzacek of Lonsdale.


In the 1920 Minnesota Census, LeSueur County, Montgomery township, E.D. 76, sheet 2, it states that Jacob Nestaval immigrated to the US in 1867 and became a naturalized citizen in 1871. The Census also listed Jacob as being unable to speak English. Jacob was listed as head of the household, that included son Stephen, granddaughter Rose Sklenar, and a 21 year old Albert Jindra.


In the 1875 Minnesota Census, LeSueur Co., Montgomery, enumerated on 14May1875, page 496, there is a Jacob Nestaval, age 37, Eva age 30, Jake age 6, Joseph age 4, John age 2, Joseph age 21 born Bohemia, and Annie age 24 born Bohemia.
Not sure if and how this family is related???


Following received from the Czech Republic State Regional Archives in 1999:


Birth of Jakub Nestaval
Year, day and month: 1842, 16 June
Place: Horni Bukovsko (formerly also Horny) No. 9
Name: Jakub Nestaval
Father: Jakub, cottager, son of Matej Nestaval, cottager from Horni Bukovsko No. 9, and Anna, born Kaderabkova, field master from Horny (Horni Bukovsko) No. 18.
Mother: Marie, daughter of Jakub Mencik, cottager from Bukovsko, and Marianna, born Chinova, daughter of a farmer from Sedlikovice.
Godparents:     Josef Mazelovksy, farmer from Sviny
Marie, his wife
Register of births of the Roman-Catholic parsonage in Zalsi, Volume 13, years 1823 - 1865.


The translator said "there are some errors in the original text, by which I mean errors in the parsonage registers. For example, the name Frcal is also spelled as Frzal, Marianna is also spelled Mariana, Mensik is also spelled Mencik, Rozina is also spelled Rozyna, etc."

     Jacob Nestaval was born circa 1801 at Bohemia. He was the son of Matej Nestaval and Anny Vraderab. Jacob Nestaval married Mary Mencik, daughter of Jacub Mencik and Rosiny Shima. Jacob Nestaval died on 19 November 1885 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.
     The New York City Immigration Passenger Lists, show that on 01 Jul 1876, the vessel Rhein on it's voyage from Bremen Germany, had the following Nestaval family as passengers: Jacob at 73 years old and Maria at 67 years.

The Rhein was built by Caird & Co, Greenock in 1868 for Norddeutscher Lloyd (North German Lloyd). Her details were - 2,901 gross tons, length 332ft x beam 40ft, clipper stem, one funnel, two masts, iron construction, single screw and a speed of 13 knots. There was accommodation for 70-1st class passengers, 100-2nd class passengers and 600-3rd class passengers. Launched in August 1868, she sailed on her maiden voyage from Bremen to Southampton and New York on 3/10/1868. In 1878 her engines were compounded by the builders and on 16/10/1889 she left Bremen on her last voyage to Baltimore and New York.
Jakub is Czech for James, Jacob.

In the 1920 Minnesota Census, Ramsey County, St. Paul Precinct 5, E.D. 48, sheet 16, 13Jan1920, there was enumerated a John Nestaval and his wife Magdelene. John listed age of 61 years, born in Bohemia, having immigrated to the US in 1887 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1898. Magdelene listed as 54 years old, born in Bohemia, immigrated to US in 1887 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1898.
> > Perhaps John is a son of Jacob Nestaval??


There is a death certificate for John Nestaval, perhaps the son of Jacob Nestaval??
     John Nestaval born 23 Jan 1859 in Bohemia to Vaclav and Eva Nestaval. Married to Marie Nestaval, who was 70 years old at time of husbands death. John Nestaval died 16 Mar 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Usual residence of deceased: 539 Michigan Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Lived in this community for 55 years. Not a veteran. He was a Sheet Metal Worker. Buried on 19 Mar 1943 at Calvary Cemetery.


Following received from the Czech Republic State Regional Archives in 1999:


Siblings of Jakub Nestaval
(we are listing only shortened transcripts. All children have the same information about the parents.
Register of births of the Roman-Catholic parsonage in Zalsi, Volume 13, Pages:
98 -     1836, February 2, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Marianna Nestavalova, illegitimate child
103 -     1838, October 21, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Katerina Nestavalova
116 -     1845, January 6, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Rozina Nestavalova
121 -     1847, February 18, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Matej Nestaval
138 - 1851, December 30, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Josef Nestaval
Note: (in Latin)
149 - 1854, March 12, Horni Bukovsko No. 9 - Anna Nestavalova


- Jakub and Marie Nestaval had another daughter, Barbora, who gave birth to 2 illegitimate children in 1853 and 1854, in Horni Bukovsko. She later married Matej Kubes. Her record of birth, however, cannot be found in the registers of the parsonage in Zalsi, for the village of Horni Bukovsko, for the period prior to 1836.


Following received from the Czech Republic State Regional Archives in 1999:


Parents of Jakub Nestaval
Year, day and month of birth: 1803, 13 July
Place: Horny (Horni Bukovsko) No. 9
Name: Jakub
Father: Matej Nestaval, farm laborer
Mother: Anna, daughter of Anna Kaderavkova, farm laborer, from No. 10
Godparents: Jan Turek, farmer
Anna Hanzlova, farmer
Register of births of the Roman-Catholic parsonage in Zalsi, Volume 12, years 1799 - 1822, Page 215.


Year, day and month of birth: 1809, 24 March
Place: Dolni Bukovsko No. 93
Name: Mariana
Father:     Jakub Mensik, weaver and neighbor from Bukovsko, son of Ondrej Mensik, neighbor from Bukovsko No. 93, and Eva, born Hajna, from Bukovsko No. 65
Mother:     Rozina Koubova, daughter of Tomas Kouba, farmer from Zablati No. 5, Trebon County, and Anna, born Chinova, from Sedlikovice No. 5
Godparents:     Jan Steiner, or Novotny, weaver and neighbor from Bukovsko
Anna, his wife
Register of births of the Roman-Catholic parsonage in Dolni Bukovsko, Volume 4, Years 1804 - 1814, Page 52.


Year, day and month of marriage: 1836, 17 May
Groom: Place:     Horny (Horni Bukovsko) No. 9
Name: Jakub, son of Frantisek Nestaval, cottager from Horny No. 9, and Marianna, born Kaderabkova, daughter of the field master from Horny No. 19
Age: 32 years
Status: single
Bride: Place: Horny (Horni Bukovsko) No. 13
Name: Marie, daughter of Jakub Mencik, neighbor from Bukovsko No. 47, and Rozyna, born Chynova, daughter of a farmer from Sedlikovice.
Age: 26 years
Witnesses:     Jan Vavra, cottager from Horny
Jiri Vales, cottager from Zalsi
Register of marriages of the Roman-Catholic parsonage in Zalsi, Volume 16, Years 1823 - 1889, Page 31.


     The death records of Jakub and Marie Nestaval cannot be found in the records of the parsonage in Zalsi, up to year 1881. The priest made an obvious error when writing the above marriage record; he listed that the father of the groom was Frantisek Nestaval.


The translator said "there are some errors in the original text, by which I mean errors in the parsonage registers. For example, the name Frcal is also spelled as Frzal, Marianna is also spelled Mariana, Mensik is also spelled Mencik, Rozina is also spelled Rozyna, etc."

     Jamie Lynn Nestaval is the daughter of male (?) and Judith Ann Nestaval. Jamie Lynn Nestaval and Jeffery Lynn Blanks were unmarried partners.¹ Jamie Lynn Nestaval married Charles Curtis Thompson Jr. on 11 October 2002 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.^1,2 Jamie Lynn Nestaval and Charles Curtis Thompson Jr. were divorced in July 2008.¹ Jamie Lynn Nestaval married James Owens Jr. on 31 October 2012.

     Jared Edward Nestaval is the son of Kirk Zack Nestaval and Gwendolyn Lucile Dragon. Jared Edward Nestaval married Emily Tofte on 23 March 2013 at Lakewood, Jefferson Co., Colorado.²

     Jaroslav (Jerry) Nestaval was born on 22 May 1889 at Montgomery Twsp., Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.³ He was the son of Joseph Nestaval and Anna Factor. Jaroslav (Jerry) Nestaval died circa 1907? At Northern Minnesota.
     Census records lists name as Jaroslav Joseph Nestaval. SOURCE: Hal J. Nestaval letter 16Mar1992, says Jasolav Nestaval left home when 16 years old, and never heard of again.

     Jerry Edward Nestaval is the son of Edward John Nestaval and Esther Alvina Halvorson. Jerry Edward Nestaval married Sandra Doris Greenfield, daughter of James Arthur Greenfield and Neoma Louise Larson, on 7 December 1963 at Minot, Ward Co., North Dakota.²

     John Nestaval was born on 23 January 1859 at Bohemia.¹ He married Marie (?)¹ John Nestaval died on 16 March 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota, at age 84.¹ He was buried on 19 March 1943 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹
     In the 1920 MN Census, Ramsey County, St. Paul Precinct 5, E.D. 48, sheet 16, 13Jan1920, there was enumerated a John Nestaval and his wife Magdelene. John listed age of 61 years, born in Bohemia, having immigrated to the US in 1887 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1898. Magdelene listed as 54 years old, born in Bohemia, immigrated to US in 1887 and becoming a naturalized citizen in 1898.
> > Perhaps John is a son of Jacob Nestaval??

There is a death certificate for John Nestaval, perhaps the son of Jacob Nestaval??
     John Nestaval born 23 Jan 1859 in Bohemia to Vaclav and Eva Nestaval. Married to Marie Nestaval, who was 70 yrs old at time of husband's death. John Nestaval died 16 Mar 1943 at St. Joseph's Hospital, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Usual residence of deceased: 539 Michigan Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. Lived in this community for 55 years. Not a veteran. He was a Sheet Metal Worker. Buried on 19 Mar 1943 at Calvary Cemetery. He lived in February 1943 at 539 Michigan Ave., St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.¹

     John Joseph Nestaval was born between 20 December 1872 and 1874 at Minnesota. He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. John Joseph Nestaval married Antonia M. Vitha, daughter of James Vencel and Katherine Nemec. John Joseph Nestaval was buried circa September 1938 at Calvary Cemetery, St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota. He died on 17 September 1938 at St. Paul, Ramsey Co., Minnesota.
     John Joseph Nestaval was a White Front Saloon proprietor.

World War I Draft Registration Card lists John Joseph Nestaval born 20Dec1872, occupation of retail liquor and farmer.¹ He lived in September 1924 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Brown eyes, Brown hair.

     John Michael Nestaval is the son of Harvey Gregory Sklenar and Phyllis Mary Gardner.

     Joseph Nestaval married Anne Faktor. Joseph Nestaval was born in 1870 at Minnesota. He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Barbara Kardon. Joseph Nestaval was buried circa 1887 at St. John's Cemetery, Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota.¹ He died on 21 February 1887.²
     >>> NEED TO DOUBLECHECK SPOUSE AND IF ANY CHILDREN.

     Joseph Nestaval was born on 30 December 1850 at Budejovice, Bohemia.² He was the son of Jacob Nestaval and Mary Mencik. Joseph Nestaval married Ann Nemic on 18 April 1875 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Joseph Nestaval married Anna Factor, daughter of Martin Factor and Anna Slipka, on 15 May 1882 at Montgomery, Le Sueur Co., Minnesota. Joseph Nestaval died on 14 January 1929 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota, at age 78.² He was buried circa 1929 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.²
     He lived in September 1924; Lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota in Sep 1924. He lived in 1929 at 5017 York Ave., South, Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota. Joseph Nestaval was a Catholic.

The following obituary is taken from the Faribault (Minnesota) Daily News, on 21Jan1929:
Mrs. Frank M. Kaisersatt attended the funeral of her father, Joseph Nestaval, on Wednesday last, who died at the family residence at 5017 York Avenue, S., Minneapolis, Monday, Jan. 14, at 1 o'clock p.m., being at the time of his death 78 years and 15 days of age. Mr. Kaisersatt who is now temporarily employed in St. Paul, and daughter, Harriett, who is employed in Minneapolis, joined Mrs. Kaisersatt at the family home to attend the funeral which was held from the family residence and services were conducted at the St. Lawrence Catholic church of which the deceased was a member and where Rev. J. P. Cleary officiated at high requiem mass. Gill Brothers of Minneapolis, funeral directors, conducted the funeral, and interment was made in the family lot in Sunset Memorial Park. The pall bearers were his sons-in-law, assisted by Edward Perlich, a relative, of Minneapolis.
Joseph Nestaval was born in Budejovice, Bohemia, now the Czech-Slovak republic, on Dec. 30th, 1850, and when a lad of fifteen he emigrated to this country settling on the farm near Montgomery, which he owned to the time of his death, and on which he lived all his life except for a period of twelve years when the family lived in Seaforth, Redwood county, Minn., and the last six years, having lived in Minneapolis. Ever since he moved to Minneapolis and up to within six months of his death, Mr. Nestaval was in the employ of the city park board of the city of Minneapolis.
In 1875 Mr. Nestaval married Anna Nemec of Montgomery; who died seven years later, leaving a son Frank. Later Mr. Nestaval, married Anna Factor of the Montgomery community, who together with six daughters (Mrs. F.M. Kaisersatt, of Faribault, Mrs. Thos. C. Skluzacek, of Lonsdale, Mrs. Franklin Kerr, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. S. C. Gale, Mrs. J. H. Evans and Miss Beatrice Nestaval, of Minneapolis), two sons (Edward J. Nestaval, of Pasadena, Calif.) and five grandchildren survive him, including Harriett Kaisersatt, Faribault, Vivian and Stella Skluzacek of Lonsdale. He was preceded in death by his son Frank from the first marriage, and by two of his daughters, Anna Eleanor Kaisersatt, and Mary, from the second marriage.


In the 1920 Minnesota Census, LeSueur Co., Montgomery township, E.D. 76, sheet 2, which was enumerated on 7-8 January 1920, Joseph Nestaval listed with his wife Anna, daughter Genieve, and son Edward. The census stated that Joseph immigrated to the US in 1871, becoming a naturalized citizen in 1878. Joseph was listed as a farmer. In the census, his wife Anna, listed as born in Illinois, and her parents born in Bohemia.

     Joseph Alexander Nestaval was born on 2 November 1908 at Colorado.² He was born on 4 November 1908 at Gunnison, Gunnison Co., Colorado.¹ He was the son of Frank Nestaval and Euphemia McLeod.¹ Joseph Alexander Nestaval married Alice Wilkins.¹ Joseph Alexander Nestaval died on 28 February 1948 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 39.¹ He died on 28 February 1948 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 39.² He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California; Plot: Graceland, Lot 1246, Space 3.
     His Social Security Number was 560-14-4345.

     Judith Ann Nestaval is the daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta. Judith Ann Nestaval married Arthur Sobiack on 21 May 1973. Judith Ann Nestaval and Arthur Sobiack were divorced on 11 December 1975 at Ramsey Co., Minnesota.

     June Marie Nestaval is the daughter of Edward John Nestaval and Agnes Martha Szermeta. June Marie Nestaval married Harry Walter Wilcox on 15 May 1958. June Marie Nestaval married William Robert Bougie.

     Kari Beth Nestaval is the daughter of Kirk Zack Nestaval and Gwendolyn Lucile Dragon. Kari Beth Nestaval married Doug Singleton, son of James Singleton and Judy (?), on 17 October 2010 at Calistoga, Napa Co., California.²

     Kirk Edward Nestaval is the son of Hal Joseph Nestaval and Ardis Lois Jensen. Kirk Edward Nestaval married April Lynn Collins, daughter of Bill Collins and Violet DeVaies, on 10 September 1983 at Bolingbrook, Will Co., Illinois.³

     Kirk Zack Nestaval is the son of Edward John Nestaval and Esther Alvina Halvorson. Kirk Zack Nestaval married Gwendolyn Lucile Dragon, daughter of Anthony G. Dragon and female (?), on 1 June 1974 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.²

     Kirsten Ann Nestaval was born on 29 September 1960 at Fargo, Cass Co., North Dakota.³ She was the daughter of Hal Joseph Nestaval and Ardis Lois Jensen. Kirsten Ann Nestaval died on 9 March 1970 at New Town, Mountrail Co., North Dakota, at age 9.³ She was buried at New Town Cemetery, New Town, Mountrail Co., North Dakota.⁴
     The cause of death was Leukemia.

     Kirsten Nicole Nestaval is the daughter of Kirk Edward Nestaval and April Lynn Collins.

     Kyle Adam Nestaval is the son of Kirk Edward Nestaval and April Lynn Collins.

     Lisa Jo Nestaval was born on 5 July 1965 at Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Cook Co., Illinois.³ She was the daughter of Hal Joseph Nestaval and Ardis Lois Jensen. Lisa Jo Nestaval married James Lamb.⁴ Lisa Jo Nestaval died on 2 November 2015 at Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico, at age 50.⁵ She was buried on 24 November 2015 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico.⁶
     Lisa Jo Nestaval was a Lutheran. Following information was received from Jerry E. Nestaval on 3/1992:
Lisa Jo was born on July 5, 1965 in Park Ridge, Illinois. Lisa attended grade school at Manchester, Missouri. She graduated from high school in Bolingbrook, Illinois, in 1983. Lisa attended Western Illinois University in 1983, and graduated in 1987, with a major in business and finance.
Lisa was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army in 1987 in McComb, Illinois. As of 1990, she is a 1st Lieutenant and was stationed in Germany in 1987. She visits her Aunt Sara Nestaval occasionally, as she lives close by in Nurenburg, Germany. In November 1991, Lisa was transferred to Ft. Lewis, Washington. She purchased her first home in Olympia, WA. Her promotion to Captain took place in January 1992. Lisa has light brown hair and brown eyes. She graduated in 1987 at Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois; bachelor of science degree in business administration/finance.⁶ Her married name was Lamb.⁴ She lived in 1992 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington. She graduated in 1998 at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico; master's degree in industrial engineering.⁶ She lived in May 2002 at Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas. In obituary for Lisa's mother in 2002, it said Lisa Lamb was living in Leavenworth, Kansas. She lived in March 2012 at Las Cruces, Doña Ana Co., New Mexico.^7,4

Obituary for Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Lisa Jo Lamb

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Lisa Jo Lamb passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2015 surrounded by her family and friends. Lisa had a passion for life and filled the room when she entered! She never met a stranger and if you wanted to talk football, she was your go to person…DA BEARS!

Born July 5, 1965 in Park Ridge, Illinois, Lisa graduated from Western Illinois University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Finance and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Transportation Corps. She received her Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from New Mexico State University in 1998.

Lisa's military career and service to our great nation is one of her greatest accomplishments. LTC Lamb was a pioneer and paved the way for women in the military. Throughout her 21 year military career and nearly nine year civilian career she served the Army with the highest distinction. Lisa exhibited outstanding leadership, professionalism, initiative, and dedication, while sincerely caring for the welfare of her Soldiers, civilians and their families. Lisa was awarded the prestigious Wilbur Payne Award for Excellence in Analysis in 2002. Her meritorious, long and distinguished career of service merited the high level of recognition implied by the Legion of Merit.

Lisa took time to enjoy her love of golfing, skiing, traveling and entertaining family and friends. She loved to share stories of her childhood and always had a great story to tell about her travels. She had a heart for her community and volunteered many hours to Cowboys for Cancer Research. Lisa helped raise awareness and donations for the United Blood Services. If asked, she was ready and always willing to help wherever this community needed her. Lisa was a motivator, a leader, a fighter and a hero. She not only fought the good fight, she fought the best fight with courage, humor and above all dignity.

Lisa is survived by her soulmate, James H Lamb of 15 years. Her step daughter, Amy Valdez, husband Rudy and their children Araceli and Brianna. Her brother, Kirk and April Nestaval and their children Kyle, Kirsten and Tyler Nestaval. She was proceeded in death by both of her parents, Hal and Ardis Nestaval and one sister Kirsten Nestaval.

A visitation with family will be held, Thursday November 5th from 3 pm to 5 pm at Getz Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday November 24th at 10 am officiated by Chaplin Candidate and personal friend 2LT Aaron Arnold, US Army Reserve. Lisa will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with full Military Honors.

The family truly thanks Dr. William Adler and the Memorial Medical Center Cancer Center staff (all of you!!) for the love, care, kindness and respect they have shown to the family and to Lisa.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Cowboys for Cancer Research PO Box 202 Dona Ana NM 88032 or on line www.c4cr.com (in memo note lisa’s name).⁶