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     Robert Earl Jones was born on October 7, 1893 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Eva Alberta DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on January 3, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹

     John Philip Pearl was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on April 27, 1901 at Low Moor, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Ruby Lucile DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on May 3, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 John Philip Pearl died on November 20, 1986 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.²

     Leon Alden Epperly Sr. was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-01-0055.⁸ He was born on December 29, 1916 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,3,5,9,10 He married Nora Frances DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on April 7, 1943 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,11,7 Leon Alden Epperly Sr. died on April 15, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^1,6,8,10 He Leon Alden Epperly, Sr., 90, of Salem, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, April 15, 2007. Mr. Epperly was enlisted in the U.S. Army for five years and served during World War II. He was also a member of Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Essie Epperly; daughter, Nora (Sudie) Epperly; and brother, Alan V. Epperly. His surviving family includes his wife of 64 years, Nora Epperly; sons, Leon A. Epperly, Jr. and wife, Doris, and Garry L. Epperly and wife, Patricia; daughters, Bonnie Hutchinson and husband, Howell, and Linda Huffman and husband, Richard; brother, Troy Epperly; sister, Evelyn Richardson and Marie Scaggs and husband, Emory; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Lowe will officiate. on April 16, 2007.¹

     Nora Frances "Sudie" Epperly was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 24, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 She died on October 7, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 6; Fell from a moving auto.^2,3

     Billy Jones Van Fossen was buried at West Augusta Cemetery, West Augusta, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ He was born on August 16, 1926 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Muriel Evelyn DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on May 4, 1946 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ Billy Jones Van Fossen and Muriel Evelyn DeWease were divorced on June 25, 1958 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Billy Jones Van Fossen died on April 11, 1994 at age 67.³

     Thomas Harold Turner was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 226-32-4324.¹⁰ He was born on November 20, 1931 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^10,6,7 He married Muriel Evelyn DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on November 1, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,9 Thomas Harold Turner and Muriel Evelyn DeWease were divorced on June 7, 1997 at Orange Co., Florida.⁵ Thomas Harold Turner died on November 4, 2007 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,10,8 He Thomas Harold Turner, 75, of Salem, Va., passed away on November 4, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Elgin Turner and Virgie Mae Turner Beasley of Pearisburg; and his brother, Horace Emory Turner of Blacksburg. After serving as Staff Sergeant in the Air Force, Mr. Turner continued his military focus in the Air Force Reserves. He was employed in Quality Control at General Electric for 33 years and was a member of the Salem Lions Club. Harold (Tom) liked to "stay busy" with activities to help his family, but he also enjoyed solitary activities including hunting, fishing, beekeeping, metal detecting and reading. He was a member of the Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. Harold is survived by his wife of 49 years, Muriel Dewease Turner; sister, Lucille Sharp and family; daughters, Carolyn Farris, Billie Reid and fiance, Bruce Campbell, Joyce Schneider and Marie Bliss and husband, David; and grandchildren, Carolyn Renee Wise, Jason Gwinn, Chris Gwinn, Holly Farris, Aaron Mayes, Jacob Mayes, Rachel Roberts, Hannah Widener, Levi Reed and Will Bliss. He has 16 great-grandchildren. Harold had a very close relationship with his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Ogretta Bayer. Viewing at Lotz Salem Chapel will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 7, 2007. The funeral will take place at the Lotz Salem Chapel at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2007 officiated by Pastor Jack Lowe. After a graveside service at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, family and friends are invited to Peters Creek Church of the Brethren for a remembrance buffet. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peters Creek Church of the Brethren or Salem Rescue Squad. on November 7, 2007.²

     Daniel Max Bayer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.¹ He was born on August 17, 1923 at Ringgold, Washington Co., Maryland.^3,2 He married Ogretta Jeanette DeWease, daughter of Maynard Elliott DeWease and Minnie Nora Flowers, on April 17, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,3 Daniel Max Bayer died on June 15, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 97.¹ He Daniel Max Bayer, 97, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Virginia Veterans Care Center. His wife, Ogretta Bayer preceded him in death in 2009. Surviving are his sons, D. Elliott (Kenna) and Ralph E. (Cathy) Bayer; daughter and care giver, Minnie E. Bayer all of Roanoke; also surviving are his brother, Kenneth Bayer of Wirtz; sisters, Nora Boone of Rocky Mount, Frances King of Hagerstown, Md; Julia Hess and Esther Bayer both of Waynesboro, Pa; many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Carolyn Latsch. Carolyn's children were "very special grandchildren", Jennifer Latsch, Mary Ewert (Eric) and Daniel Latsch (April) along with "special great-grandchildren", Michael, Molly, Addison, and Aubrey. The family requests that those who plan to attend the service and are not fully vacinated, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Simpson Funeral Home 5160 Peters Creek Road. Interment will follow in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. on June 17, 2021.¹

     Pearl Gladys Wells was buried at Antietam Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,5 She was born on November 23, 1903 at Virginia.^1,6,5 As of circa 1921,her married name was DeWease.^1,6 She married Monza Maryland "Monzie" DeWease, son of William Ellec/Ellett DeWease and Annice Jurusiam Mountcastle, circa 1921.^1,6,2,3,4 Pearl Gladys Wells died on August 8, 1957 at age 53.^1,5

     Herman Lance DeWease was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, Williamsport, Washington Co., Maryland.^4,8 He was born on March 29, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,8 He married Vivian May Norris in 1946.^2,5 Herman Lance DeWease died on August 14, 1958 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 36.^2,4,8 He Herman Lance Dewease, Wiliamsport, Rt. 1, died at the Washington County Hospital Thursday evening at 11:05 after a short illness of a heart attack, aged 36 years. He was born and raised in Roanoke County, Virginia. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Williamsport; the Ambulance Club, Williamsport; the Williamsport Firemen. A veteran of World War II, he served in the European Theatre. Surviving are: wife, Mrs. Vivian Dewease; son, Wayne Herman, at home; brothers, Douglas, Waynesboro, Route 2; Stuart Dewease, Waynesboro; Carl Dewease, Smithsburg Route 3; Lenwood Dewease, Smithsburg; Lloyd Dewease, Williamsport Rt. 1; and Freddie Dewease, Waynesboro; sisters, Mrs. Katherine Cordell, Mrs. Joann Carron and Miss Janet Dewease, all of Waynesboro. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Augustine Catholic Church Williamsport, with the Rev. Father Thomas Hardesty officiating. Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Williamsport. The family will meet friends at the Leaf Funeral Home, Williamsport, Sunday evening from 7-9 and will meet for the saying of the rosary on Sunday at 8 p.m. on August 16, 1958.⁸

     Douglas Berman DeWease was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 211-22-6956.⁷ He was born on August 29, 1923 at Virginia.^1,7,4 He married Zelma Loucetta Swisher on November 28, 1947 at Washington Co., Maryland.^2,4 Douglas Berman DeWease died on July 31, 1990 at age 66.^7,4

     His Social Security Number was 159-24-8447.⁵ Stanley Maryland DeWease was buried at Mount Zion Church Cemetery, Quincy, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4,7,5 He was born on September 22, 1925 at Glenvar, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Cleo S. Marshall in March, 1947 at Quincy, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^2,4 Stanley Maryland DeWease died on April 8, 1957 at Greenstone, Adams Co., Pennsylvania, at age 31.^2,4,5 He Stanley M. Dewease, 31, died of a sudden heart attack while at work Monday morning at the Funkhouser Company plant at Greenstone, Adams County. He was a resident of Fairfield, Route 1. Mr. Dewease was born in Glenvar, Va., a son of Monza and Pearl (Wells) Dewease. He lived at Quincy and Waynesboro, Route 2, before moving to the Fairfield area four years ago. Surviving are his mother, of Waynesboro; his wife, Mrs. Cleo (Marshall) Dewease; four daughters, Susan, Patricia, Emma Jane, and Diana Kay, all at home; seven brothers, Herman L. Dewease, of Williamsport; Carl and Linwood, both of Smithsburg, Route 2; Douglas, of Waynesboro, Route 2; Lloyd, who is serving with the U. S. Army in Newfoundland, and Stewart and Frederick Dewease, both of Waynesboro; and three sisters, Mrs. J. E. Cordell, Mrs. Joseph Caron, and Miss Janet Dewease, all of Waynesboro. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Grove Funeral Home, Waynesboro, with Rev. H. F. Coffelt officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening from seven to nine o'clock at the funeral home. on April 10, 1957.⁴

     Geneva Katherine DeWease was buried at Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on June 16, 1927 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of March 16, 1949,her married name was Cordell.³ She married John Edward Cordell III on March 16, 1949.^2,3 Geneva Katherine DeWease GREENCASTLE, Pa. - G. Katherine Dewease Cordell, 75, of 13675 Williamsport Pike, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at her home following an extended illness. Born June 16, 1927, in Salem, Va., she was the daughter of the late Monza and Gladys Wells Dewease. Her husband, J. Edward Cordell III, died Feb. 2, 1991. They were marred March 16, 1949. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Waynesboro, Pa., where she was a member of King's Daughters Sunday School class and Keenagers. She is survived by seven sons, John M. Cordell, Garry R. Cordell and Daniel L. Cordell, all of Greencastle, Larry J. Cordell of McConnellsburg, Pa., Stephen M. Cordell of Hagerstown, Timothy E. Cordell of Clear Spring, and James A. Cordell of Chambersburg, Pa; one daughter, Bonnie M. Yoder of Greencastle; two brothers, Stuart Dewease of Waynesboro, and Frederick Dewease of Florida; two sisters, JoAnn Caron of Burlington, N.C., and Janet Stone of Hagerstown; 21 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Douglas Dewease, Stanley Dewease, Lance Dewease, Lenwood Dewease, Lloyd Dewease and Carl Dewease; an infant sister; an infant granddaughter; and two infant great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Grace Brethren Church, Waynesboro. The Rev. Roger K. Myers will officiate. Burial will be in Parklawns Memorial Gardens, Chambersburg. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harold M. Zimmerman and Son Funeral Home, Greencastle, and at the church one hour prior to the services on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Grace Brethren Church, 250 Philadelphia Ave., Waynesboro, PA 17268; or Hospice of the Good Shepherd, 2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201. on December 9, 2002.³ She died on December 12, 2002 at Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania, at age 75.³

     Carl Ellis DeWease Sr. was buried at Brownsville Heights Cemetery, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownville, Washington Co., Maryland.³ He married Frances Bayer.^3,5,4 Carl Ellis DeWease Sr. was born on April 12, 1929 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on October 25, 1965 at Gapland, Washington Co., Maryland, at age 36; Died as a result of an auto accident.^2,3 He GAPLAND — Carl Ellis Dewease Sr., 36, of Gapland husband of Mrs. Frances Bayer Dewease died at his home Monday morning after a brief illness. Born in Salem, Va., he a member of the Brownsville Church of the Brethern and was employed by the Shircliff American Station of Hagerstown. Besides his wife he is survived by daughters, Virginia, Christine and Yvonne, all at home; sons, Darrell, Carl Ellis Jr., Randy, Dean, Jody, all at home, sisters, Mrs. Kathryne Cordell, Shady Grove, Pa; Mrs. Jo Ann Caron, Mrs. Janet Shaeffer, both of Waynesboro; brothers, Douglas, Waynesboro; Lynwood, Smithsburg; Stewart, and Lloyd, Fred, all of Waynesboro, and a number of nieces and nephews. Services will be at the Brownsville Church of the Brethren Wednesday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Albert Huston officiating. Burial will be in Brownsville Heights Cemetery. Tbe body may be viewed at the Bast Funeral Home in Boonsboro until noon Wednesday and at the church one hour prior to the services. The family will meet friends at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to the Brownville Church of the Brethren Building Fund. on October 26, 1965.³

     Zelma Loucetta Swisher was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.² Her Social Security Number was 215-26-1996.³ She was born on July 6, 1928.^1,3,2 As of November 28, 1947,her married name was DeWease.¹ She married Douglas Berman DeWease, son of Monza Maryland "Monzie" DeWease and Pearl Gladys Wells, on November 28, 1947 at Washington Co., Maryland.^1,2 Zelma Loucetta Swisher died on April 28, 1991 at age 62.^1,2

     Keith Douglas DeWease was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Greencastle, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on April 8, 1966 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on April 8, 1966 at Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 213-16-0132.³ Vivian May Norris was born on April 2, 1920.^1,3 As of 1946,her married name was DeWease.¹ She married Herman Lance DeWease, son of Monza Maryland "Monzie" DeWease and Pearl Gladys Wells, in 1946.^1,2 Vivian May Norris died on July 20, 1996 at age 76.³

     Cleo S. Marshall was buried at Mount Zion Church Cemetery, Quincy, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.² She was born on September 10, 1926.³ As of March, 1947,her married name was DeWease.^3,1 She married Stanley Maryland DeWease, son of Monza Maryland "Monzie" DeWease and Pearl Gladys Wells, in March, 1947 at Quincy, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^3,1 Cleo S. Marshall died on November 11, 1969 at age 43.³

     His Social Security Number was 162-22-7417.³ John Edward Cordell III was born on April 26, 1928.³ He married Geneva Katherine DeWease, daughter of Monza Maryland "Monzie" DeWease and Pearl Gladys Wells, on March 16, 1949.^1,2 John Edward Cordell III died on February 2, 1991 at Pennsylvania at age 62.^3,2

     Joseph Lynn DeWease was born on May 9, 1960 at Hagerstown, Washington Co., Maryland.¹ He died in June, 1985 at Germany at age 25.¹

     Lynwood Calvin DeWease was buried at Ringgold Meeting House Cemetery, Ringgold, Washington Co., Maryland.¹ He was born on August 29, 1931 at Virginia.¹ He married Kathleen Virginia Miller on July 2, 1953.¹ Lynwood Calvin DeWease died on October 21, 1999 at Smithburg, Maryland, at age 68.¹

     Infant DeWease was buried at Antietam Church Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.³ She died on May 23, 1943 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3 She was born on May 23, 1943 at Franklin Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3

     Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 228-70-6825.⁶ He was born on February 5, 1887 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,6,4,5 He married Ercie Eva DeWeese, daughter of William Ellec/Ellett DeWease and Annice Jurusiam Mountcastle, circa 1915.^1,2,4 Marcellus Denton "Sell" Maxey died on September 10, 1967 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 226-01-4604.³ Her married name was Nichols.² Thelma Hayes Maxey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ She married Unknown Nichols.² Thelma Hayes Maxey was born on January 9, 1917 at Bradshaw, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ As of April 26, 1961,her married name was Hayes.² She married Dean Thomas Hayes on April 26, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.^6,7,2,4,8 Thelma Hayes Maxey died on July 21, 2004 at Virginia at age 87.³ She Thelma Maxey Hayes, 87, of Vinton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean T. Hayes; and a grandson, Scott I. Benson. Thelma is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Peggy H. and Sammy Sampson of Vinton; daughter, Sharon L. Simmons of Roanoke; and a sister-in-law, Mary Maxey of Salem, Virginia. Thelma was a loving grandmother to six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Funeral services will be held Friday July 23, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. James S. Angle officiating. Private interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Lotz Salem Chapel. on July 23, 2004.⁴

     Luther Howard Dempsey Maxey was born on July 4, 1919 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.³

     His Social Security Number was 231-24-6634.⁵ Frank Cordy Maxey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on June 8, 1921 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 He married Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney, daughter of Creed William Janney and Octavi Adeline "Tavie" Pack, on April 7, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Frank Cordy Maxey and Margaret Beatrice Elizabeth Janney were divorced on May 7, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Frank Cordy Maxey married Margaret Gertrude Wertz on June 1, 1965 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Frank Cordy Maxey and Margaret Gertrude Wertz were divorced on October 9, 1981.⁶ Frank Cordy Maxey married Mary Elizabeth Anderson on June 25, 1986 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 Frank Cordy Maxey died on March 18, 2001 at Virginia at age 79.^5,2 He MAXEY, Frank Cordy, 79, of Salem, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2001. He had been a beekeeper in the Roanoke Valley for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Maxey; two stepdaughters and their husbands, Antonia and Gary Early of Salem, Joy and Keith Krause of Decatur, Ga; a brother and sister-in-law, Albert and Mary Maxey of Salem; a sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Dean Hayes of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on March 20, 2001.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-18-6005.⁴ Albert Levi Maxey was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² He was born on May 4, 1923 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,3,5 He married Shelia Joan Elsey on March 2, 1946 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Albert Levi Maxey married Mary Frances Rock on September 8, 1951 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,6,3 Albert Levi Maxey died on June 28, 2003 at Virginia at age 80.^4,2 He MAXEY, Albert Levi, 80, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2003. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was loved by all. He was an Army veteran. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Mary Rock Maxey; a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Vicky Maxey, of Salem; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Bill Meador, of Moneta; grandsons and spouses, Billy and Tasha Daugherty, Derek Maxey, Darrell and Brandy Maxey; granddaughter, Amy Daugherty; five great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Dean Hayes, Roanoke. He leaves behind many very close friends including Aubrey and Marilyn Rock of Oriskany and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 2003 at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. Linwood Fralin and Rev. Roger Counts officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. on June 30, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 225-22-3427.⁴ John Dillon Dunkley Maxey Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on December 25, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Josephine Jenetta Bowles on July 1, 1944 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² John Dillon Dunkley Maxey Sr. married Frances Nellie Yopp on July 15, 1957.³ John Dillon Dunkley Maxey Sr. died on July 17, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.^4,5,3