The Havens Family

Wes Chall -- in memory

Dr. Wesley R. Chall, 78, of Jamestown, NY, died January 10, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Sally Leman Chall, and son-in-law of the late John and May (Anderson) Leman.

A Jamestown native, he was born March 27, 1933, the son of the late Russell and Ina Bloomberg Chall.

He was a 1951 graduate of Jamestown High School, attended College of Wooster and later graduated in 1957 from University of Buffalo Dental School.

He was a veteran of the US Army serving from 1962-64 achieving the rank of Captain.

Prior to his retirement in 1998, he practiced family dentistry in Jamestown for 40 years. After he retired he volunteered for Meals on Wheels and also drove for CARTS.

He was a lifelong member of Zion Covenant Church where he participated in the choir for 62 years and had served as vice chairman of the church and Sunday school superintendant.

Wes had a passion and love of music. Beyond time spent with the church choir he also sang with Chautauqua Chamber Singers, Jamestown Choral Society and The Living Christmas Tree at First Covenant Church.

Surviving are his wife Pastor Sally Leman Chall, whom he married July 12, 1958; three children Karin (Jack) Anderson of Fairport, NY, Kristine (Donald) Bingham of Naperville, IL and Thomas (Leslie) Chall of Wheaton, IL; six grandchildren Katherine (Jarrad Coon) Crimmins and Benjamin Crimmins of Fairport, Karl Bingham and Erik Bingham of Naperville and Emma Chall and Allison Chall of Wheaton; a great grandson Mason Coon of Fairport and a sister Cynthia (Richard) Holt of Jamestown.

Finnian -- a Lullaby

Finnian Stephen Dodge, born to Chad and Brittany last July, has already been through a lot, and this is just at six months! He had a bumpy ride at first, but that just nestled him deeper into our arms and hearts. Finnian is also the grandson of Terri and Danny, and the great grandson of Russell Havens.

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Our History

Family Reunion -- July 1984
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The Havens Family Web site contains a variety of photo albums and written materials designed to reflect the lives of the descendents of Frank and Julia Havens and Anders and Godfreda Anderson.

Originally, in the early and mid-1900s, both families lived in the city of Buffalo, New York, within blocks of each other. The Havens had lived in western New York State for generations. The Andersons were newcomers from Sweden and Norway.

Gradually, as the children grew up and left home the families spread from coast to coast. We try to pull them all back together here so we can share the love with you and with each other.

So grab a cup of coffee, settle back in that easy chair by the window, and catch your breath. Whenever you're ready, check out the old family album or some of the newer photos and other items here in the cabin.

We hope you enjoy your visit and come back again real soon. We'll be right here at the front door watching for you.