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Birth Name: Stanley Edward Boreson
Date of Birth: May 5, 1925
Place of Birth: Everett, Washington, U.S.
Date of Death: January 27, 2017
Place of Death: Seattle, King County, Washington, U.S.
Ethnicity: Norwegian
Stan Boreson was an American comedian, television personality, accordionist, and singer. He was part of the comedy duo Stan & Doug, with Doug Setterberg. He was nicknamed “The King of Scandinavian Humor.”
His paternal grandparents moved from Stavanger, Rogaland, to Washington. His mother was born in Trondheim, Norway. Stan and his wife co-founded Boreson Tours.
Stan’s paternal grandfather was named Hans C. Boreson/Sorensen.
Stan’s paternal grandmother was named Karen Serine Sakariassen.
Stan’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Lindbeck.
Source: Genealogy of Stan Boreson – https://www.geni.com