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     Juanita Ellaine Moses was born on June 29, 1929 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.³ As of March 21, 1950,her married name was Thurman.² She married William Benjamin Thurman on March 21, 1950 at Amherst Co., Virginia.²

     George Washington Proco was buried at Proco Cemetery, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 224-03-7176.⁴ He was born on March 13, 1911 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1910.^4,3 He married Ileta Agnes Moses, daughter of Frank Harman Moses and Mary Agnes Echols, on August 5, 1978 at Merrimac, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 George Washington Proco died on January 14, 1990 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 78.^4,2 He George Washington Proco, age 78, of route 2, died Sunday, January 14, 1990 in Heritage Hall Health Care Center. Surviving are his wife, Ileta Moses Proco, four daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Charles Hodge, Dublin; Shelby and James Davis, Evanne and Keith Fleming; Donna and Jimmy Roberts, all of Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garland and Carnella (Cox) Proco, Knoxville, Tenn; and Paul Proco, Dublin; two sisters, Eleanor Linkous, Wytheville; and Tessie Matusevich, Blacksburg, a brother, John Proco, Blacksburg, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday from the Merrimac Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by Rev. Jerry Sloss with burial in Proco Cemetery. on January 16, 1990.²

     William Benjamin Thurman was buried at Thurman Family Cemetery, 1872 Booker T. Washington Highway, Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.^6,7 His Social Security Number was 224-36-0700.⁸ He was born on December 31, 1922 at Redwood, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,1,6,3,5,7 He married Juanita Ellaine Moses, daughter of Frank Harman Moses and Mary Agnes Echols, on March 21, 1950 at Amherst Co., Virginia.² William Benjamin Thurman died on July 7, 2001 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 78.^8,6,4,7

     George W. Mosbarger was born circa 1831 at Tennessee.² He married Nancy Elizabeth Heslep on October 17, 1869 at Daviess Co., Missouri.¹

     Infant Nordyke was born on July 19, 1889 at Missouri.¹ Infant Nordyke died on August 14, 1889 at Missouri.¹

     Maude Nordyke was born on March 31, 1891 at Missouri.^1,2 As of April 10, 1912,her married name was McAdams.⁴ She married Jesse Earl McAdams on April 10, 1912 at Mercer Co., Missouri.⁴ Maude Nordyke died in January, 1919 at Custer Co., Oklahoma, at age 27.³

     Gordon Nordyke was buried at Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th Street SW, Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.⁵ He was born on March 28, 1892 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.^1,2,9,5,6,10 He married Eva Louise Glassey on January 24, 1912 at Higgins, Lipscomb Co., Texas.^3,4 Gordon Nordyke died on February 1, 1960 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 67.^5,10,7 He Gordon Nordyke, 67, of 432 12th Street SW, Puyallup, died in a Tacoma hospital Monday. He was born in Princeton, Missouri, and had lived in Puyallup 25 years. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Eva L; three sons, Ercel of Fort Scott; Kansas, Olin of Pacific City and Kenneth of Enumclaw; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Dildine of Puyallup and Mrs. Gene Dunlap of Riverview, California; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Stacy of Princeton; 19 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. on February 2, 1960.¹⁰

     Edger/Edgar Nordyke was born on May 10, 1893 at Mercer Co., Missouri.^1,2 He died on August 16, 1893 at Mercer Co., Missouri.^1,2

     Ray Nordyke was born on June 2, 1895 at Mercer Co., Missouri.^1,2 He died on August 24, 1896 at Mercer Co., Missouri, at age 1.^1,2

     Lafayette Nordyke was buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co., Kansas; His tombstone reads "PVT COAST ARTY CORPS."^7,4 He was born on October 31, 1896 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.^6,7,8 He married Lillian Phillips on December 6, 1919 at Sedgwick Co., Kansas.⁹ Lafayette Nordyke and Lillian Phillips were divorced before April 9, 1940.¹⁰ Lafayette Nordyke died on December 5, 1947 at age 51.^7,4

     Infant Nordyke was born on June 14, 1901 at Missouri.¹ Infant Nordyke died on September 2, 1901 at Missouri.¹

     Lloyd Nordyke was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Missouri.^6,5 He was born on March 20, 1900 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.^8,9,3,5,6 He married Myrtle Scott on March 24, 1928 at Canadian, Pittsburg Co., Oklahoma.² Lloyd Nordyke married Pearl P. Bounds on April 7, 1945 at Arkansas.⁷ Lloyd Nordyke died on October 26, 1948 at Caddo Parish, Louisiana, at age 48.^4,5,6

     Lillian Phillips was born circa 1897 at Kansas.² As of December 6, 1919,her married name was Nordyke.¹ She married Lafayette Nordyke, son of Rev. James Riley Nordyke and Arabella R. Iddings, on December 6, 1919 at Sedgwick Co., Kansas.¹ Lillian Phillips and Lafayette Nordyke were divorced before April 9, 1940.³

     His Social Security Number was 448-03-2079.² Lloyd E. Nordyke was buried at Mission City Memorial Park, 420 North Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., California.³ He married Ivy Kathleen Cunningham.⁵ Lloyd E. Nordyke was born on August 22, 1922 at Oklahoma.^1,2 He died on March 1, 1990 at Nevada at age 67.²

     Her married name was Bingham.⁵ Marita Jean Nordyke married Unknown Bingham.⁵ Marita Jean Nordyke was born in December, 1925 at Kansas.^1,5 As of July 31, 1948,her married name was Pearson.³ She married Thomas Carson "Kit" Pearson on July 31, 1948 at Texarkana, Miller Co., Arkansas.^3,4

     Robert Winton "Bob" Nordyke was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 13400 North Kelley Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.⁵ He and Margaret Rose "Marsha" Templeton were divorced.⁶ Robert Winton "Bob" Nordyke was born on January 21, 1928 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma.^3,4,5 He married Margaret Rose "Marsha" Templeton on March 29, 1953 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.^3,7 Robert Winton "Bob" Nordyke died on May 18, 1993 at age 65.⁵

     Eva Louise Glassey was buried at Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th Street SW, Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 535-07-2003.⁵ She was born on August 25, 1894 at Muscatine Co., Iowa.^3,5 As of January 24, 1912,her married name was Nordyke.^1,6 She married Gordon Nordyke, son of Rev. James Riley Nordyke and Arabella R. Iddings, on January 24, 1912 at Higgins, Lipscomb Co., Texas.^1,6 Eva Louise Glassey died on October 27, 1972 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 78.^5,7

     His Social Security Number was 445-07-6972.⁹ Frederick Ercel Nordyke was buried at Marmaton Cemetery, Redfield, Bourbon Co., Kansas.² He was born on October 4, 1912 at Higgins, Lipscomb Co., Texas.^9,4 He married Mima Gertrude Piersall on September 9, 1933 at Ellis Co., Oklahoma.¹ Frederick Ercel Nordyke died on March 23, 2000 at Andover, Butler Co., Kansas, at age 87.^10,9,3 He Nordyke, F. Ercel, 87, retired Missouri Pacific Railroad foreman, died Thursday, March 23, 2000. Service 1 p.m. Monday, Bethel Church, Fort Scott. Survivors: sons, Tim of Andover, Howard of Wichita, Vernon of McCune; daughter, Cloreta Logan of Oologah, Okla; brother, Kenneth of Missoula, Mont; sister, Melba Dunlap of Riverside, Calif; son-in-law, Dean Large of Talala, Okla; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; eight great-gr eat-grandchildren. Mr. Nordyke was preceded in death by, wife, Gertrude and daughter, Louise Large. Memorial has been established with American Cancer Society. Broadway Mortuary. on March 25, 2000.³

     Mildred Louise Nordyke was buried at Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th Street SW, Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.^3,6 Her Social Security Number was 537-03-9751.⁷ She was born on April 24, 1914 at Hydro, Blaine Co., Oklahoma.^7,3,5 As of February 13, 1944,her married name was Dildine.⁸ She married Harold Floyd Dildine on February 13, 1944 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.^3,6,4 Mildred Louise Nordyke died on June 3, 1995 at Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington, at age 81.^8,3 She Mildred Louise Nordyke Dildine, resident of Puyallup, died at her home June 3 at the age of 81. She was born to Eva and Gordon Nordyke in Hydro, Okla. on April 24, 1914 and lived in Higgins, Tex. before moving to Puyallup in 1934. She was a homemaker and also worked for Elvin's Department Store on South Meridian in Puyallup in the 1940s. She was also owner and operator of the 13th Street Rhodedenron Nursey in Puyallup from 1980 to 1983. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. In 1981, she was preceded in death by her husband Harold Dildine. Surviving are her son Gary and his wife Barbara Dildine of Puyallup; daughters Pamela and her husband Steve Garnett of Tacoma and Marlene and her husband Lloyd Powell of Puyallup; sister Melba and her husband Gene Dunlop of Riverside, Calif; brother Ercel Nordyke of Talala, Okla. and Kenneth and his wife Doris Nordyke of Chalo, Mont; eight grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews. Vistation will be at Hill funeral Home on tuesday, June 6 and Wednesday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 8 at 1 p.m. at Hill Funeral Home. There will be a funeral procession to Woodbine Cemetery in Puyallup for graveside services. A fellowship reception wll follows the services. on June 6, 1995.³

     His Social Security Number was 534-07-9681.² Olen James "Oland" Nordyke was buried at Woodbine Cemetery, 2323 9th Street SW, Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.⁸ He married Dana Unknown.⁹ Olen James "Oland" Nordyke was born on September 25, 1916 at Higgins, Lipscomb Co., Texas.^2,8,4,5 He married Eva A. Harrison on November 24, 1938 at Pierce Co., Washington.^10,11 Olen James "Oland" Nordyke died on October 6, 1987 at Pacific, King Co., Washington, at age 71.^2,3,8,5

     His Social Security Number was 534-20-9720.⁹ Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Nordyke BISMARCK, N.D. - Kenneth E. Nordyke, 77, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, at his home surrounded by his family. Kenneth "Ken" Nordyke was born to Eva (Glassey) and Gordon Nordyke in Higgins, Texas, on Dec. 20, 1928. He moved to Puyallup, Wash., by the time he was 5 years old. He attended schools in Puyallup and graduated in 1947. Ken served in the U.S. Air Force engaged in the Korean War. He was active in the Enumclaw (Wash.) Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1949 and was post commander in 1966-67. Ken married Doris Nielsen on July 8, 1950, in Enumclaw. They lived many years in Enumclaw, where Ken custom hay-farmed, logged and milked cows on the Maple Farm. He was also on the Puyallup and Enumclaw police forces and was an active member of the Enumclaw Jaycees. In 1972 the family moved to Charlo. He built his family's home, and he ranched and farmed his beloved place. While in Montana, Ken was employed primarily as a contract carpenter and a heavy-equipment operator. He was a retired member of the Operating Engineers Local 302 and a member of the Charlo American Legion. His union membership led him to Alaska, where he loved to explore the wilderness and all its majesty. Alaska always pulled at him; he yearned to return but he was unable. He shared many an unbelievable story about his favorite experiences. If you know Ken, you can imagine his laughter when he told stories about hunting, fishing, harvesting crops, logging in the Cascades, coaching youth baseball, a good saddle horse or a good dog, negotiating an agreement, the Jaycees rodeo and other events, or memories of good friends and families together. Ken died at his daughter's home with his family, including Duane "Sunny" His Chase, supporting him. His wife, Doris, and their children survive him: Dutch (Sharon Sharp), Kathy (Dennis Growcock), Cindy (DeLyle) Paulsen, and Karla (Tom Keller). He is also proud of his 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Ken's surviving family also includes his sister Melba (Gene) Dunlap, and nephews and nieces. His grandson, two brothers, one sister, one niece and one nephew preceded him in death. His remains are cremated and will be tended to by his devoted family according to his wishes. A memorial service is planned in Charlo at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Senior Center and in Enumclaw at a later date. His family invites all who knew Ken to help us celebrate his life. Pallbearers include his children; Sunny His Chase; his nephews Harvey, Wayne, Darrell, Doc Nordyke and Gary Dildine; and his grandchildren Sena, Charlynn, Anna, Ken, Tina, Lloyd, Renee, Ben, Frank, Irene and Olen. Honorary pallbearers (in memoriam) include his brother Olen Nordyke, grandson Shawn Baxter and best friend Loren Howard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to donor's choice.³ He was born on December 20, 1928 at Higgins, Lipscomb Co., Texas.^2,9,3,4,5 He married Doris Sena Nielsen on July 8, 1950 at Enumclaw, King Co., Washington.^10,3,11 Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Nordyke died on November 25, 2006 at Bismark, Burleigh Co., North Dakota, at age 77.^10,9,3

     Ethel Blanch McClary was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co., Missouri.⁴ She was born on June 19, 1889 at Daviess Co., Missouri.^1,4 As of December 28, 1906,her married name was Courter.¹ She married Ezra Lafayette Courter, son of William Henry Courter and Mary Frances "Fannie" Iddings, on December 28, 1906 at Daviess Co., Missouri.^1,3 Ethel Blanch McClary and Ezra Lafayette Courter were divorced before January, 1914 at Missouri.⁵ Ethel Blanch McClary died on January 4, 1964 at age 74.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 507-05-6539.⁶ Charles Henry Courter was buried at Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess Co., Missouri.⁷ He was born on October 1, 1907 at Harrison Co., Missouri.^1,6,7,3 He married Lavo Hansell on May 13, 1939 at Albans, Gentry Co., Missouri.^8,2 Charles Henry Courter died on May 26, 1999 at Missouri at age 91.^1,6,7,8

     His Social Security Number was 490-50-5150.⁵ George Maxwell Courter was buried at Dale Blair Memorial Cemetery, Camdenton, Camden Co., Missouri.^6,1 He married Mildred Unknown.^6,1 George Maxwell Courter was born on February 19, 1909 at Harrison Co., Missouri.^2,3,5,6,7 He died on October 5, 1972 at Sunrise Beach, Missouri, at age 63.^6,1,7 He COURTER — George Maxwell, age 63, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., died Oct. 5. Burial Dale Blair Cemetery, Camdenton, Mo. Surviving relatives: Mildred Courter, Sunrise Beach, Mo; brother, Charles Courter, Bethany, Mo; half brothers, Clyde Haynes, Kansas City, Kan., Jim Haynes, Butler, Mo. on October 7, 1972.¹

     Inez Jean Courter was buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, West 210 Avenue, Cypress, Harrison Co., Missouri.² She was born on May 16, 1924 at Buchanan Co., Missouri.^3,1 She died on March 23, 1926 at St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., Missouri, at age 1.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 490-18-7226.⁵ Ethel Margaret Gardner was buried at Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess Co., Missouri.⁶ She was born on July 4, 1899 at Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., Missouri.^5,4 As of February 10, 1917,her married name was Courter.⁷ She married Norval Morton Courter, son of William Henry Courter and Mary Frances "Fannie" Iddings, on February 10, 1917 at Gallatin Township, Daviess Co., Missouri.^8,3,7 Ethel Margaret Gardner died on December 13, 1993 at Missouri at age 94.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 524-07-3809.³ John Henry "Hank" Courter was buried at Coffey Cemetery, Coffey, Daviess Co., Missouri.^5,9 He was born on February 27, 1918 at Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., Missouri.^3,5,6,7,9,8 He married Helen Maxine Holley on December 24, 1938.^7,11,5 John Henry "Hank" Courter died on July 19, 2001 at Bethany, Harrison Co., Missouri, at age 83.^3,5,7,9,11 He BETHANY, Mo. - John Henry "Hank" Courter, 83, Bethany, formerly of Coffey, Mo., died Thursday, July 19, 2001, at a health-care center in Bethany. Born in Pattonsburg, Mo., on Feb. 27, 1918, Mr. Courter farmed for several years until retiring. During World War II, he served in the Navy He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bethany. He was a former member of the Courter Lions Club and Masonic Lodge, both of Coffey; and Daviess County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Board. On Dec. 24, 1938, he married Helen Holley. She survives of the home. Mr. Courter was preceded in death by his parents, Norval M. and Ethel. on July 20, 2001.⁷