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     His Social Security Number was 519-01-9056.² Virgil Lee Porter was born on November 10, 1913 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^3,2 He married Esmerelda Irene Ayres, daughter of Charles Rufus Ayres and Mabel Edith Coonrad, on January 12, 1934 at Gooding, Gooding Co., Idaho.¹ Virgil Lee Porter died on February 23, 1987 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 519-07-7934.⁶ Lester Walter Hall was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1909 at Vanwyck Cascade, Ada Co., Idaho.^6,4,7,5 He married Mabel Viola Unknown on July 1, 1939.⁷ Lester Walter Hall died on November 17, 1994 at Hemet, Riverside Co., California, at age 85.^6,4,7,5 He Services for Lester Walter Hall, 85, will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Hemet. Burial will be in Star, Idaho. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet is handling cremation arrangements. He died Nov. 17 of a stroke at his home. Mr. Hall, who was born in Vanwyck Cascade, Idaho, lived in Hemet for 17 years. He owned and operated Park Apiaries in Livingston, Mont. for 26 years. He was president of the Montana Beekeepers Association. He was active in civic and church activities, including the First Baptist Church in Livingston and in Hemet. He was a state representative for Park County, Mont. for two terms in the late 1950s and early 1960s. He was a forest ranger for eight years in Idaho. He owned and operated a Coca-Cola bottling company in Napa, Idaho for four years. He was active in the Masons. He was president of Montana State Inventors Association. He owned and operated a Western Pine Cone Jewelry business. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mabel Viola, and son, Michael of Hemet. The family suggests contributions to First Baptist Church Child Evangelism, c/o Carol Holt, 26089 Girard St., Hemet, 92543, or to the Hemet Hospice Inc. 890 W. Stetson Ave., Suite B, Hemet, 92543. on November 26, 1994.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 518-09-8394.³ Harold William Hall was buried at Chico Cemetery, 881 Mangrove Avenue, Chico, Butte Co., California.⁴ He married Louise Marion Unknown.^5,4 Harold William Hall was born on June 30, 1913 at Idaho.^1,3,4 He died on March 17, 2000 at California at age 86.^3,4

     Leeland Dale Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.² He was born on March 31, 1934 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2 He died on October 31, 1951 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 17.^1,2

     Gertie Lorene Ayres was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.³ She was born on July 5, 1922 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho.¹ She died on May 5, 1924 at Star, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 1.¹

     Marven B. Ferguson was buried at Sylvia Cemetery, Sylvia, Reno Co., Kansas.¹ He was born on September 5, 1919 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,6 He married Venita L. Unknown before July 2, 1948.² Marven B. Ferguson and Venita L. Unknown were divorced on July 2, 1948 at Ada Co., Idaho.² Marven B. Ferguson married Rosa Lou Metcalfe on January 7, 1950 at Henrietta, Clay Co., Texas.¹ Marven B. Ferguson died on July 7, 2004 at Pratt, Pratt Co., Kansas, at age 84.^1,6 He PRESTON -- Marven B. Ferguson, 84, died July 7, 2004, at South Wind Hospice House, Pratt. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday at Larrison Mortuary, with the Rev. Bill Stapleton presiding. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Burial, with graveside military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard, will be at Sylvia Cemetery, Sylvia. He was born Sept. 5, 1919, at Boise, Idaho, to Emmett R. and Hazel J. Ayres Ferguson. A Preston resident since 1966, he was the owner and operator of LuMar custom Saddlery for more than 25 years, retiring in 2002. He served with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II, then enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1946 and retired as a master sergeant in 1966. He also served during the Korean War. On Jan. 7, 1950, he married Rosa Lou Metcalfe at Henrietta, Texas. She survives. Other survivors include: a son, Les, Preston; two daughters, Tanya Neill, Preston, and Michelle Eby, Kennewick, Wash; a sister, Muriel E. Smith, Clarkston, Wash; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bert. Memorials may be sent to South Wind Hospice, in care of the mortuary. on July 10, 2004.¹

     His Social Security Number was 519-16-9954.⁴ Bert E. Ferguson was born on March 10, 1925 at Idaho.^1,4 He died on September 15, 1990 at age 65.⁴

     Norma Elsie Ferguson was buried at Star Cemetery, State Street, Hwy 16, Star, Ada Co., Idaho.² She was born on November 26, 1922 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2 She died on December 8, 1922 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2

     Her Social Security Number was 548-32-4050.³ Mabel Viola Unknown was born on July 19, 1917 at Nebraska.^1,3,4 As of July 1, 1939,her married name was Hall.¹ She married Lester Walter Hall, son of Cecil Boyd Hall and Ida Elizabeth Ayres, on July 1, 1939.¹ Mabel Viola Unknown died on May 11, 2008 at California at age 90.³

     John B. Garrett was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.³ He was born on April 5, 1886 at Missouri.³ He married Sarah Margaret Prillaman on February 25, 1918 at Union Co., Oregon.² John B. Garrett died on March 8, 1954 at age 67.³

     His Social Security Number was 544-20-7683.⁵ Gilbert Earnest "Ernie" Brown was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^3,6 He married Jackie Connor.² Gilbert Earnest "Ernie" Brown married Dorothy Shaw.^2,6 Gilbert Earnest "Ernie" Brown was born on August 12, 1925 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^5,2,3,6 He died on January 27, 2004 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 78.^5,2,3,6 He Gilbert Earnest Brown - A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in the Oregon City Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for Gilbert Earnest "Ernie" Brown, who died Jan. 27 at age 78. Mr. Brown was born Aug. 12, 1925, in La Grande. During World War II, he served in the Navy; he was a prisoner of war in the Philippines for two years and received a Purple Heart. He lived in El Toro, Calif., before moving to Portland in 1974 and was a locksmith for American Property Management for 29 years. He married Jackie Connor in the 1950s; she died in 1985. He later married Dorothy, who died in about 1998. Survivors include his companion, Nina Stinnett. His daughter, Ginger L., died about 1999. Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial. on January 30, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 540-40-4144.⁵ David Rosco Clark was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁶ He married Margaret Frazier.⁷ David Rosco Clark married Jackie Lee Combs.⁸ David Rosco Clark was born on July 8, 1936 at Junction City, Lane Co., Oregon.^1,2 He died on March 7, 1976 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 39.^7,2

     Her Social Security Number was 541-30-6077.⁴ Betty Lou Clark was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^5,6 She was born on October 3, 1927 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^5,4,6 As of September 27, 1945,her married name was White.⁷ She married William Levi White on September 27, 1945 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^7,5 Betty Lou Clark died on April 6, 2010 at Oregon at age 82.^5,4,6 She White, Betty Lou 82, 10/03/1927 - 04/06/2010, Betty was born in Caldwell, Idaho She was a homemaker Betty is survived by her sons, Michael, Mark and Donald. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; and son, Bill. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2010, in Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. in Willamette National Cemetery. on April 11, 2010.⁵

     Her married name was McCauley.⁴ Stella Marie Clark married Unknown McCauley.⁴ Stella Marie Clark was born on May 22, 1929 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^5,2 As of August 16, 1947,her married name was Blume.⁵ She married Harold Leroy Blume on August 16, 1947 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.²

     William Levi White was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 541-14-6336.⁴ He was born on October 21, 1920 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.^4,1,2,3 He married Betty Lou Clark, daughter of Charles Edward Clark and Hazel Helen Conner, on September 27, 1945 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^5,6 William Levi White died on February 11, 1968 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 47.^5,7,1,3

     His Social Security Number was 542-50-2491.⁵ William Allen "Bill" White was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^2,3 He was born on November 3, 1946 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon.^4,6,5,2,3 He died on March 21, 1986 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 39.^4,6,2,3

     Harold Leroy Blume was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.^4,2 His Social Security Number was 519-22-3821.⁵ He was born on March 12, 1926 at Challis, Custer Co., Idaho.^4,5,1,2,6,3 He married Stella Marie Clark, daughter of Charles Edward Clark and Hazel Helen Conner, on August 16, 1947 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.³ Harold Leroy Blume died on August 18, 1979 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 53.^4,7,2,6

     Michael Blume was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He was born on April 29, 1948 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ He died on May 1, 1948 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹

     Charles Earl Clark was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon; His tombstone reads "SP3 US ARMY Korea."² His Social Security Number was 727-07-2921.⁴ He married Ruth Jakob.⁵ Charles Earl Clark was born on January 5, 1931 at Harrisburg, Linn Co., Oregon.^5,4,2 He married Laura LaVerne Ferney on December 18, 1986 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.⁶ Charles Earl Clark died on June 18, 1992 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 61.^5,4,2,6

     Ruth Jakob was buried at Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Her married name was Clark.² She married Charles Earl Clark, son of Charles Edward Clark and Hazel Helen Conner.² Ruth Jakob was born on April 5, 1925 at Ludwigsburg, Germany.^2,1 She died on December 29, 1984 at age 59.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 540-58-1886.¹ Her married name was Clark.² Jackie Lee Combs married David Rosco Clark, son of Charles Edward Clark and Hazel Helen Conner.² Jackie Lee Combs was born on July 24, 1938 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,3 She died on October 28, 2000 at Oregon at age 62.¹

     His Social Security Number was 542-38-3701.⁵ Raymond Harlo Clark was born on August 5, 1934 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon; His obituary has a birth date of Aug 6, 1934.^1,5,4 He married Janis Combs on April 23, 1954 at Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁴ Raymond Harlo Clark died on April 20, 2005 at Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon, at age 70.^1,5,2 He Raymond Clark, 70, of John Day, died April 20, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Health Services. At his request, there will be no memorial service. Raymond Harlo Clark was born on Aug. 6, 1934, at La Grande. He lived in the Harrisburg area on the Oregon Coast until his family moved to Austin. He attended grade school at Austin, and then continued his education at Prairie City, where he graduated from high school in 1952. After graduation, Ray went to work for a short time with the U.S. Forest Service. He then worked for six months at the Kinzua mill. In 1954, he married his childhood sweetheart, Janis. They made their first home at Bates where Ray worked for Edward Hines Lumber Co. When the mill closed its Bates site and moved to John Day, Ray made the move as well. He retired as a millwright from Edward Hines Lumber Co. after 40 years of service. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed being out in the hills. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Janis of John Day; a daughter, Cheryl, and her husband, Terry Sherman, of John Day; a son, Roger Clark of Pilot Rock; three grandchildren, Megan Sherman, Colton Clark and Kaylie Clark, all of John Day; and three sisters, Lois Jean King of Payette, Idaho, Betty Lou White of Portland, and Stella McCauley of Mount Vernon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hazel; and two brothers, Charles "Earl" and David. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. on April 29, 2005.¹

     Ellen Lee Landreth was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.^2,4 She was born on January 30, 1854 at Linn Co., Oregon Territory.⁴ As of October 5, 1872,her married name was Burns.⁵ She married Mark Turner Burns on October 5, 1872 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^2,6,5,7 Ellen Lee Landreth died on April 16, 1933 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 79.⁴

     Sarah Landreth was born in 1857 at Oregon Territory.^1,2

     Catherine "Kate" Landreth was born in July, 1859 at Oregon Territory.^1,3