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     His Social Security Number was 518-03-8694.⁷ Omer Clarence Snyder was buried at Weippe Cemetery, Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^2,4,8 He was born on February 2, 1895 at Dry Fork, Tucker Co., West Virginia.^{7,1,2,4,8,5,6} He married Goldie Fay Baker, daughter of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on February 20, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^2,9,3 Omer Clarence Snyder died on June 22, 1970 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 75.^2,8,4

     His Social Security Number was 518-22-5214.⁸ Elmer Louis Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,2,4 He was born on June 20, 1907 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^8,1,2,3,4 He married Opal May Sackett on June 10, 1935 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^9,10,11,12 Elmer Louis Baker died on January 20, 1968 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 60.^1,2,4 He Elmer L. Baker, 60, a Fraser farmer, died Saturday at Clearwater Valley Hospital of a heart attack. He was born June 20, 1907, at Deary and moved to Fraser in 1920. He graduated from the old Cottonwood High School at Fraser and farmed in that area. At one time he was a mail carrier for about four years. He was a member of Fraser Grange. Survivors include his wife, Opal, at the home; a son, Lt. Kenneth Baker, in the Navy; a brother, Lloyd Baker, Orofino, and four sisters, Mrs. Verdie Converse and Mrs. Beatrice Smolinski, both of Orofino; Mrs. Goldie Snyder, Weippe, and Mrs. Vera Kellberg, Spokane. Burial will be at noon at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston. on January 22, 1968.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 518-44-3353.⁵ Opal May Sackett was born on October 30, 1916 at Southwick, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^5,2,3,4 As of June 10, 1935,her married name was Baker.¹ She married Elmer Louis Baker, son of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on June 10, 1935 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,6,7,4 Opal May Sackett died on February 19, 1995 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 78.^8,5,4,6 She Opal May Baker, 78, of the 300 block of Lynn Shores Drive, a homemaker, died Feb. 19, 1995, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Baker was born in Cavendish, Idaho. She was the widow of Elmer L. Baker. Survivors include a son, Kenneth D. Baker of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Kimmerly Ann Baker, Kenneth D. Baker, Jr. and Kurt D. Baker, all of Virginia Beach, Kyle D. Baker of California and Korey D. Baker of New Market, England; and three great-grandchildren. on February 22, 1995.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 532-42-9414.⁸ Vera May Baker was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^9,4 She was born on May 10, 1910 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^8,1 As of September 28, 1930,her married name was Kellberg.² She married Theodore Roosevelt Kellberg on September 28, 1930 at Troy, Latah Co., Idaho.^2,3 Vera May Baker died on March 1, 1975 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 64.^10,4 She KELLBERG, Vera M. - Entered into rest March 1, 1975, in a local hospital. Her home, W1214 Kiernan. Survived by six daughters; Betty Snider, and Theda M. Reopelle, both of Spokane, Alma Fenter, in Colorado, Kay Geisler, in California, Joyce Kellberg, Orotino, Ida., and Janet Kellberg, Spokane; three sisters, Beatrice Smolinski, and Verdie Converse both of Orofino, Ida., and Goldie Snyder, Lapwai, Ida; one brother, Lloyd Baker, Orofino, Ida; seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church, and a foster mother for over 20 years. Interment, Fairmount Park. on March 3, 1975.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 518-24-3371.⁵ Theodore Roosevelt Kellberg was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^6,3,7 He was born on February 23, 1902 at Keytesville, Chariton Co., Missouri.^5,3,4 He married Vera May Baker, daughter of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on September 28, 1930 at Troy, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,2 Theodore Roosevelt Kellberg died on May 22, 1973 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 71.^3,7 He Theodore R. Kellberg, 71, W1214 Kiernan, a retired electrician for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Tuesday local hospital. A native of Missouri, Mr. Kellberg came to Spokane in 1942. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the BOF Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Vera, at the home; six daughters, Mrs. Betty Snider and Mrs. Theda Reopelle, Spokane, Mrs. Alma Fenter, Arvada, Colo., Mrs. Kay Gisler, Fresno, Calif., Joyce Kellberg, Orofino, Idaho, and Janet Kellberg, at the home; three sisters, three brothers and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park. on May 23, 1973.⁷

     Elmer Baker was born circa 1906 at Latah Co., Idaho.¹

     Wayne Glen Baker was buried at Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, Fort Bonifacio, Metro Manila, Philippines.^2,5,6 He was born on November 28, 1924 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.⁴ He died on April 23, 1945 at Philippines at age 20; Killed in WWII in the Battle of Baguio City.^5,6

     Donald Benton Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^9,6 His Social Security Number was 519-28-1194.¹⁰ He was born on February 27, 1929 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^10,9,1,2,6 He married Carole Roene Miller on January 14, 1950 at Asotin, Asotin Co., Washington.^11,6,3 Donald Benton Baker and Carole Roene Miller were divorced on February 17, 1966 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.¹² Donald Benton Baker died on November 3, 2001 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 72.^10,9,6,3 He Donald B. Baker, after a nine-year illness, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in Lewiston. He was 72. He was born Feb. 27, 1929, at Deary to Ervin and Hazel Baker. At the age of 16, he went to work in the logging camps of Potlatch Forests Inc. and retired in 1983. Don married his Sweetheart Kitten, Carole R. Miller, in Asotin on Jan. 14, 1950. He is survived by his wife at their Lewiston home; a son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Renee Baker; daughters, Jeanna Wakefield, Colene Kaye and son-in-law, Ed Fackler. He is survived by brothers Allen and Keith Baker and also by his loving grandchildren, Kristi and Jonathan Biggers, Chad and Lisa Fackler, Donnie and Brad Baker and Tiffany and Ashley Fackler. He was also blessed with one great-granddaughter, Aurora Biggers. He was preceded in death by a son, Johnnie Baker, on July 7, 1977; a sister, Shirley Whitman; and a brother, Wayne Baker, who died in World War II. He will be truly missed as he was loved beyond measure. He has gone to be with his savior, Jesus Christ. There will be a memorial service at a later date at the Elwood Cemetery on Texas Ridge near Deary. on November 6, 2001.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 519-30-3912.³ Carole Roene Miller was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^4,2 She was born on December 28, 1934 at Grangeville, Idaho Co., Idaho.^3,4,1,2 As of January 14, 1950,her married name was Baker.⁵ She married Donald Benton Baker, son of Ervin Dexter Baker and Hazel Eva Wood, on January 14, 1950 at Asotin, Asotin Co., Washington.^6,7,2 Carole Roene Miller and Donald Benton Baker were divorced on February 17, 1966 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁸ Carole Roene Miller died on March 9, 2004 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 69.^3,4,2 She Carole Roene Baker, a longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at her home in Lewiston. Carole was born Dec. 28, 1934, in Grangeville to Robert and Loy Gayl Miller. She attended schools in Montana and Lewiston. A most recent joy was attending her Lewiston 50th year class reunion in 2002. Carole had a long and varied working career from grocery clerking to working in area banks. Carole was married to Donald Benton Baker Jan. 14, 1950, in Asotin. She sacrificially and lovingly cared for Don for many years until his death Nov. 3, 2001. Carole was a member of the New Life Apostolic Church and enjoyed antiques, things of history and making connections. Her greatest passion was for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Donald D. Baker and his wife, Renee, of Tigard, Ore; daughters Colene K. Fackler and her husband, Ed, of Tigard and Jeanna M. Wakefield of Lewiston; a devoted and loyal son-in-law, Dan Wakefield; grandchildren Kristi and Jonathan Biggers of Centralia, Wash., Chad and Lisa Fackler of Portland, Ore., Tiffany and Ashley Fackler of Tigard, Donnie Baker, U.S. Marine Corps, of San Diego, and Brad Baker of Tigard; two loving sisters, Evelyn Thompson of Lewiston and Beverly Halford of Sacramento, Calif; and many nieces and nephews. She delighted in her three great-grandchildren, Aurora, Jotham and Jackson. One son, Johnny, preceded her in death. Burial of ashes will be next to Don at Elwood Cemetery on Texas Ridge. Carole was a loving and devoted mother, and at the end of the day she was still Don's sweetheart kitten. on March 12, 2004.²

     His Social Security Number was 518-64-4418.⁵ John Ervin "Johnnie" Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.³ He was born on May 16, 1954.^5,3 He died on July 11, 1977 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 23.^2,3

     Shirley Jo Baker was buried at Riverside Memorial Park, 211 N. Government Way, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁷ Her Social Security Number was 519-34-4694.⁸ She was born on April 17, 1934 at Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho.^8,9,3 As of January 21, 1952,her married name was Whitman.² She married Dale Marcus Whitman on January 21, 1952 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^9,2,3 Shirley Jo Baker died on July 23, 1995 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 61.^8,10,9,3 She Memorial service for Shirley Whitman, 61, will be Thursday. Mrs. Whitman, a 44-year Spokane resident, died Sunday, She was born in Potlatch, Idaho. She worked as a nail technician at Dimensions Hair Salon. Mrs. Whitman was a member of East Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dale; two sons, Gary Whitman of Spokane and Dan Whitman of Priest Lake, Idaho; two daughters, Kathleen Nelson and Carole Whitman, both of Spokane; three brothers, Allen Baker of Elma, Wash., Donald Baker of Lewiston and Keith Baker of Lynnwood, Wash; and eight grandchildren. on July 26, 1995.⁹

     Keith Ervin Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.⁵ His Social Security Number was 519-38-2053.³ He was born on December 25, 1938 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^3,5 He married Sharon Y. Mackey on March 8, 1958 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁷ Keith Ervin Baker died on June 12, 2005 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 66.^3,4,8,5

     Melvin Earl Baker was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ He was born on March 5, 1945 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ He died on April 23, 1945 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹

     Allen Gilbert Baker was buried at Masonic Cemetery, Elma, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 518-22-5107.⁹ He was born on August 7, 1926 at Dreary, Latah Co., Idaho.^9,5 He married Geraldine Inez Dowdy on May 21, 1947 at Asotin Co., Washington.³ Allen Gilbert Baker and Geraldine Inez Dowdy were divorced on February 1, 1962 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.¹⁰ Allen Gilbert Baker married Erdina M. Gotchey on March 3, 1962 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ Allen Gilbert Baker and Erdina M. Gotchey were divorced on May 15, 1965 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.¹⁰ Allen Gilbert Baker died on February 18, 2009 at Shelton, Mason Co., Washington, at age 82.^9,2,11 He Allen G. Baker of Elma died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Shelton. He was 84. He had worked as a train engineer and security guard for Camp Grisdale. Graveside service at the Masonic Cemetery in Elma. on February 21, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 536-32-4436.⁶ Fern Jeane Ogden was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.⁷ She was born on July 12, 1934 at Potlatch, Latah Co., Idaho.^6,7,1 As of October 24, 1951,her married name was Roth.² She married Joseph Eduard Roth on October 24, 1951 at Asotin, Asotin Co., Washington.^3,2 Fern Jeane Ogden died on July 2, 2000 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 65; The SSDI has a death date of Jul 3, 2000.^6,7,8,9

     Joseph Eduard Roth was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.¹ His Social Security Number was 534-22-2581.⁵ He was born on May 1, 1927 at Cavendish, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,5,3,4 He married Fern Jeane Ogden, daughter of Raymond Francis "Ray" Ogden and Sylvia Leona Baker, on October 24, 1951 at Asotin, Asotin Co., Washington.^6,2 Joseph Eduard Roth died on September 9, 2006 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 79.^1,5,7

     Her Social Security Number was 518-36-4717.⁶ Dolores May Baker was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^7,8,9 She was born on April 23, 1935 at Palouse, Whitman Co., Washington.^6,7,2,9 As of July 1, 1952,her married name was Woodard.¹ She married Harvey Austin Woodard Jr. on July 1, 1952 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^7,1 Dolores May Baker died on October 16, 2001 at Oklahoma at age 66.^6,7,8,9 She Dolores M. Woodard, 66, homemaker, died Tuesday. Graveside services at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson. on October 18, 2001.⁸

     Harvey Austin Woodard Jr. was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 519-30-4993.² He was born on December 10, 1930 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^1,2,3,5 He married Dolores May Baker, daughter of Harold Baker and Ruby Marie Young, on July 1, 1952 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,4 Harvey Austin Woodard Jr. died on November 4, 1992 at Oklahoma at age 61.^1,2,3,5,6

     Harvey Woodard was born circa 1953.¹

     Beverly Jo Baker was buried at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, 1423 Cemetery Road, Fort Gibson, Muskogee Co., Oklahoma.^7,8,5 She and Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima were divorced.³ Beverly Jo Baker was born on June 6, 1938 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^7,4,5 As of February 6, 1954,her married name was Rima.⁴ She married Eugene Norman "Gene" Rima on February 6, 1954 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho.⁴ Beverly Jo Baker married James Dayton Baker on November 17, 1962 at Island Co., Washington.^8,3,9 Beverly Jo Baker died on October 25, 1992 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 54.^7,8,5 She Beverly Jo Baker, 54, Kansas City, Kan., died Oct. 25, 1992, at Bethany Medical Center. Graveside services will be at the Fort Gibson (Okla.) National Cemetery. Mrs. Baker was born in Palouse, Idaho, and lived in Miami, Okla., before moving to Kansas City, Kan., 2½ years ago. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and the Daughters of the American Revolution, both in Miami, Okla. Her husband, James D. Baker, died in 1987. Survivors include two sons, Robert H. Baker, Kansas City, Kan., and William E. Baker, Hayward, Calif; four daughters, Cheryl A. Murphy, Louisville, Ky., Tanna Innis, Tonganoxie, Kan., Regina Sadia, Wenatchee, Wash., and Connie Slaton, Kansas City, Kan; a brother, David Baker, Miami, Okla; two sisters, Dolorse Woodard, Bartlesville, Okla., and Connie Fields, Miami, Okla; and 14 grandchildren. on October 27, 1992.⁸

     Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^7,3 His Social Security Number was 518-18-9048.^3,8 He was born on February 1, 1921 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^7,3,4,5 He married Marjorie Laurine Thrower on December 6, 1944 at Libby, Lincoln Co., Montana.⁶ Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Alice Elizabeth Novotny on August 20, 1946 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^9,10 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell and Alice Elizabeth Novotny were divorced in 1954.¹⁰ Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell married Josephine Zumwalt on July 8, 1959 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., Idaho.^1,11 Francis Leo "Dick" Campbell died on September 29, 1964 at Pierce, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 43.^7,3

     Vivian Campbell died on January 22, 1922 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ She was born on January 22, 1922 at Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 518-66-3818.⁷ Beatrice Evelyn Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^8,6 She was born on October 12, 1917 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^3,7,6 As of October 12, 1934,her married name was Smolinski.⁴ She married Alfred William Smolinski on October 12, 1934 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^4,9,5,6 Beatrice Evelyn Baker died on December 28, 2007 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 90.^7,6 She Beatrice Evelyn Baker Smolinski, 90, of Orofino passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. Beatrice was born Oct. 12, 1917, on Texas Ridge near Deary to William Burtrum and Loula Alice Stewart Baker. The family moved to the Fraser area, near Weippe, in 1920, where Beatrice attended the old Cottonwood School through the eighth grade. She married Alfred William Smolinski Oct. 12, 1934, in Orofino and they farmed in the Fraser area until moving to Orofino in 1952. Alfred preceded her in death Dec. 26, 1997. Beatrice was always a busy "Bea". In Fraser, she was a member of the Fraser Grange, a 4-H club leader and along with good friend, Irene Jackson, organized the Fraser Get-Together Club. She was a member of the Orofino Bluebell Rebekah Lodge for 50 years, where she received the decoration of chivalry, the highest honor the order can bestow upon a member. As a Rebekah, she served in many roles: treasurer for both the Orofino Lodge and Grand LEA of Idaho assembly assistant officer for several years at Rebekah Assemblies of Idaho and assistance and advisor to the Orofino Theta Rho Girls Club. Beatrice also served as treasurer for the Orofino Senior Citizens Center for several years and she worked at the Orofino Convalescent Center for seven years as an assistant cook before being promoted to cook. Beatrice was a member of the Orofino United Methodist Church and a WSCS member. Beatrice is survived by two daughters, Glenna Johnston and her husband Phil of Orofino, and Karen Crump and her husband Norman of Rathdrum. Idaho five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Burial at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. on January 1, 2008.⁶

     Evelyn C. Snyder was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on December 24, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho; Her obituary has a birth date of Dec 25, 1923.^5,2 As of August 14, 1947,her married name was Huddleston. She married Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² Evelyn C. Snyder died on August 1, 2009 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 85.^5,2 She Evelyn C. Huddleston passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Death was the result of an accidental burning. Evelyn was born Dec. 25, 1923, to Omer C. and Goldie Baker Snyder, at Orofino. She grew up near Weippe on Snyder ranch on the edge of Lolo Creek. As a child, she attended the OK School and the Wilson School. As a young woman, she worked as a cook's helper in the logging camp at Headquarters. She married N.A. (Bo) Huddleston on Aug. 14, 1947. Along with Bo came his four children from a previous marriage, Nancy, Diane, Donna and Butch. They lived and worked in the Pierce area for several years. Evelyn and Bo went on to have five children of their own, Carol, Norman, Kenny, Marvin and Marlene. They moved to Kamiah and worked there for a little more than a year before moving to Lewiston in 1958. Her last and final move was to the Lapwai Valley in 1961, where she resided until her death. Evelyn enjoyed family gatherings, visiting with friends and potluck dinners. Her homemade noodles and beef were a favorite of the family. She will be missed by all of us. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bo; her son Kenny and family; daughters Diane Erickson and Donna Willoughby; and two granddaughters. on August 5, 2009.²

     Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² His Social Security Number was 518-12-3601.³ He was born on December 5, 1915 at Dayton, Columbia Co., Washington.^1,3,2 He married Evelyn C. Snyder, daughter of Omer Clarence Snyder and Goldie Fay Baker, on August 14, 1947 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ Noah Andrew "Bo" Huddleston died on April 20, 1985 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 69.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 432-12-3151.¹² Hugh Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^7,9 He was born on June 2, 1892 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,7,9,10,12,13} He married Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller on January 14, 1928 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^8,14 Hugh Sowder and Bonnie Lucille "Bonita" Keller were divorced on July 26, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.⁴ Hugh Sowder married Harriet Anna Napier on July 26, 1945 at Sebastian Co., Arkansas.⁸ Hugh Sowder died on October 23, 1956 at age 64.^7,9,12

     Raymond West "Ray" Sowder was buried at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Arkansas.^5,7 His Social Security Number was 428-90-0095.⁸ He was born on December 18, 1898 at Havensville, Pottawatomie Co., Kansas.^1,5,6,8 He married Grace Leona Phenice circa 1928.^4,7,9 Raymond West "Ray" Sowder died on February 14, 1971 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi, at age 72.^5,7 He Raymond West Sowder, 72, 5016 East Railroad, Gulfport, a retired employe of the Veterans Administration, died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport after a lengthy illness. Mr. Sowder was admitted to the hospital two days ago. Born Dec. 12, 1898, in Rottawomee, Kan., Mr. Sowder resided in Gulfport for 15 years prior to which he worked for the VA in Fayetteville, Ark., Pineville, La., and Chillicothe, Ohio. He retired from VA in 1964 as manager of the laundry following 28 years service with the was a veteran of World Ware. Mr. Sowder was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport and a teacher in the Men's Bible Class of the Sunday school. A graveside service will be held in Forest Park Cemetery. Mr. Sowder is survived by his wife, Mrs. Grace Phenice Sowder, Gulfport; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Meadows, Gulfport, and Mrs. Donnie (Flora) Thurmond, Houston, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Keith, Fayetteville, Ark., and Miss Elizabeth Sowder, Fort Smith, Ark., and three grandchildren. on February 15, 1971.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 431-19-5299.⁶ Alice Sowder was buried at Fairview Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.⁵ She was born on August 7, 1903 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^1,6 As of March 8, 1934,her married name was Keith.⁴ She married Raymond Keith on March 8, 1934 at Washington Co., Arkansas.^4,7 Alice Sowder died on December 27, 1983 at Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas, at age 80.⁶