Hazel Jane (“Janie”) Farndale
(later Hazel Jane (“Janie”) Rydell)
19 September 1922
to 28 February 1996
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Los Angeles, California
1922
Hazel Jane Farndale was born in Los
Angeles on 19 September 1922, the daughter of James and Edna Farndale (nee Adams)
Farndale (FAR00607)
(California Birth Index, Letters).
Las Vegas, Nevada
1930
In 1930, the family moved into Las Vegas and Jim built a house.
The US
Census, 1930 for
the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA, taken on 3 April 1930 listed
James Farndale, head 44, carpenter for ‘houses’; Edna Farndale, 35; Hazel J
Farndale, 7; James N Farndale, 6; and Mary E Farndale, 3
1932
(Las
Vegas Age, 16 February 1932)
1937
Janie, Jim,
Gordon and Mary in 1937
1938
Jimmy, Janie, Mary, Doris and Grace Farndale in California in
August 1938
1940
The US Census of 1940 for 922, South Second Street, Las Vegas listed James
Farndale, 52, head, carpenter; Edna Farndale, 43; Hazel J Farndale, 17;
James N Farndale, 16; Mary Ellen Farndale, 13; Gordon E Farndale, 7; Doris I
Farndale, 4.
1941
Hazel Jane Farndale married
John Elief Rydell on 20 December 1941 at Clark County, Nevada (letters). John Elief Rydell was the son of John
Alfred Rydell (1872 to 1957) and Edla Olivia (nee Johnson) Rydell (1877 to
1970), and was born in Thorndale in Texas on 27 August 1916.
The Reno
Gazette Journal, 25 January 1941: The regular meeting of Kit Carson
Units, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, was held Wednesday evening when the
usual business session was conducted by Bernice Foster, president. Hazel
Farndale, member of the Las Vegas VFW Auxiliary, was a visitor....
1942
John Ellis Rydell
was born December 23, 1942, to John Elif Rydell and Hazel Jane Farndale. A
brother, Kermit Leon, was added to the family a couple of years later. As his
father was career Air Force, the family had the opportunity to live in several
different countries. John attended schools in Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, France,
Athens, Greece, and the Hague in Holland. After his father's retirement, they
settled in Texas. (John
Rydell’s obituary)
1950
1950 US Census – Tucson, Pima, Arizona
John Rydell, 33
Hazel Rydell, 26
John E Rydell, 7
Kermit L Rydell, 4
1951
In 1951, James Farndale and his daughter, Hazel Jane
(always known as Janie) and John visited relatives in Canada.
Edna and Jim,
John and Janie Rydell
1958
At age 16, while
living in Atlanta, John Ellis Rydell suffered the first of two nearly fatal
accidents - he fell from a tree and received a broken neck, broken shoulder,
and head injury, including severe brain damage. After 2 weeks, he regained
consciousness and was finally released from the hospital after 2.5 months. (John
Rydell’s obituary)
1959
Janie flew to
Newark on 15 May 1959 (Arriving Passenger Lists).
1961
In 1961, John
Ellis Rydell graduated from high school in Athens, Texas, then joined the Air
Force as a mechanic. Though his service was only a couple years, he was proud
he had served.
He then married
and had a daughter, Christina, from that union. For some time, he operated his
own mechanic shop and then worked as a welder on the railroad. He was a skilled
draftsman later drawing house plans for the house and a licensed HAM radio
operator. (John
Rydell’s obituary)
Austin, Texas
1976
John Elif Rydell died on 19 April
1976, aged 59 (he was born 27 August 1916).
The Austin
American Statesman, 20 April 1976: RYDELL, Master Sergeant John E,
USAF, retired, 59, 4800, Canyonwood drive, died Monday. Services 10:30 AM
Thursday at Wilke Clay funeral home. Graveside service is 2:45 PM. Thursday at
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Survivors: wife, Mrs Hazel
Farndale Rydell of Austin; Sons, John Ellis Rydell of Palestine, Kermit Rydell
of Houston ...
1980
In the early
1980s, John Ellis Rydell made his way to Colorado. In 1987, when he was living
in Ault, he was headed to work when he was in a head-on collision. They
airlifted him to the hospital, and he again had to fight through months of
recovery from back injuries and crushed feet and ankles. His strong will to
live again brought him through and he just had to learn to live with pain. (John
Rydell’s obituary)
1984
Jody,
Janie, Gordon, Alberta and Christina at Gordon’s house at Garden Grove,
California USA in June 1984
1986
Martin
Farndale (second from left) with Jean (Jim’s wife), Janie and Janie’s
brother Jim at Foot Hood, Texas
in August 1986
1996
Hazel Jane Rydell (nee
Farndale), died of cancer at Austin Texas in 1996 (Letters).
Hazel J Rydell, born 19 September
1922, died on 28 February 1996, wife of John Rydell (a Master Sergeant in the
US Air Force during WW2 and Korea). She
was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County,
Texas, Section X Site 183 (Monumental Record).
The Austin
American Statesman, 2 March 1996: Hazel Jane Rydell. Hazel Jane
Rydell, age 73, of Austin made her transition Wednesday, February 28, 1996. She
was a member of Altrusa International of Austin, the Couples Class of First
United Methodist Church where she was a member, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary Post 8787, the Municipal Art Guild and the Palate Club. She was
preceded in death by her husband, John E Rydell. Survivors include her sons,
Kermit of Honolulu, Hawaii and John of Fort Collins, Colorado; two
grandchildren, Jody and Christina; brother, Gordon Farndale of Garden Grove CA
and sister, Mary Metzer of California. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM
Sunday, in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions
may be made to your favourite charity.
2002
John Ellis Rydell
purchased his property in Owl Canyon where he has lived for 35+ years. He met
Ruth through a mutual friend in 1993, and they were married in 2002. He gained
3 daughters, which he much appreciated and loved. Together, John and Ruth built
their house in Owl Canyon. He had a big heart and loved helping people in any
way he could, whether friend, family, or total stranger.
John died on 29
April 2025.His funeral was at Peace Community Church of the Brethren, Windsor,
Colorado.
He is survived by
Ruth, Robin (Andy), Melissa (Marcus), Shelly, 5 step-grandchildren, 5
step-great grandchildren, brother Kermit, and daughter Christina. (John
Rydell’s obituary)