Aaron
Scott Gudmundsen, 1892 – 1962, son of Isaac and Fannie
M. Gudmundsen was born in Iona, Idaho. I am drawing heavily from an account in History
of Idaho, Gem of the Mountains, vol 3. Like his brothers and his father Aaron
had a mind for business enterprise. This publication refers to a young man “constantly
watching out for favorable opportunities, of which he wisely takes advantage.”
In 1908 Aaron went to Burley where he did work with
the Gudmundsen Department Store but in 1910 struck out on his own into the Real
Estate business, opening offices at several locations in Burley as his ventures
grew. This record attests that, like the other Gudmundsen men, Aaron had contributed in substantial measure to
the growth of the Burley area.
Aaron married Lucy Maude Bassett of Rexburg, Idaho in
1907 at Salt Lake City. They were parents to four children: Gwladys, Dorothy,
Margaret and Scott. Daughter Margaret passed away as a child.
The History of Idaho article concludes with a list of
Aaron’s associations in the Southern Idaho area such as his support for the
Republican political cause, BPOE, and Cassia County Fair Association, stating
further that he was “keenly interested in everything that has to do with public
progress.”
In retirement Aaron and Maude moved to California,
where they passed away in Alameda, he in 1962 and she in 1968.
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