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     Marjorie Helen "Helen" Gray was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^6,4 She was born on April 23, 1925 at Missouri.^1,6,7 As of 1944,her married name was Chaney.³ She married Leonard Dale Chaney in 1944 at Starke, Bradford Co., Florida.^3,4 Marjorie Helen "Helen" Gray died on April 16, 2012 at Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 86.^7,4 She Marjorie "Helen" Chaney, born April 23, 1925 in Kenneth, Kan., passed away April 16, 2012, in Overland Park, Kan. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 19, at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 14275 S. Blackbob, Olathe, KS, where the family will receive friends an hour prior to service time. Interment in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, Kan. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Hospice. Helen married her high school sweetheart, Leonard Dale Chaney in 1944 in Stark, Fla. Long-time residents of the Stanley, Kan., area, she enjoyed raising her family and spending time with friends. Helen's creative talents were shared in working with ceramics, sewing, and cake-decorating. Surviving family include her children Sherryl (Paul) Kranker, David Michael Chaney, and Dan (Ong) Chaney, six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, her parents, Jesse and Virginia Gray, her brothers, Vernon Gray, Woodrow Gray, Paul Gray, and her sister, Virginia Soetaert. on April 19, 2012.⁴

     Jessie Marie Davidson was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.² She was born on October 28, 1895 at Kansas.^3,2 As of circa 1913,her married name was Gray.^3,4 She married Charles Samuel Gray, son of William Lee Gray and Anna Eliza "Annie" Caldwell, circa 1913.^3,4 Jessie Marie Davidson died on March 31, 1963 at Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co., Kansas, at age 67.^1,2

     Hugh Tilden Rippeto was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; The tombstone has a death date of Oct 17, 1943.^3,4 He was born on February 11, 1877 at Bingham, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,5,8 He married Jeanette H. Morris on July 12, 1900 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^10,11,8,6 Hugh Tilden Rippeto died on October 18, 1943 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, at age 66.^2,8 He Hugh Rippeto, 66, former Salt Laker, who has been assayer in charge at the San Francisco mint for the past two years, died Sunday in San Francisco of coronary occlusion, friends in Salt Lake City were informed Monday. Born February 11, 1877, in Bingham, he was a son of Hugh T. and Irene Grey Rippeto. For 13 years he was employed in the United States assay office in Salt Lake City. As a young man he was prominent in athletic circles in this city. He left Salt Lake City in 1933 to become assayer in charge of the New Orleans mint, where he remained eight years before going to San Francisco. He married Jeannette Morris here, July 12, 1900. Survivors include the widow and two daughters, Mrs. Helen Blixt, Portland, and Mrs. Dorothy Wilks, Salt Lake City. Funeral services and burial will be in Salt Lake City. on October 19, 1943.⁸

     Jeanette H. Morris was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^5,3 She was born on August 3, 1878 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah; The pioneers book has a birth date of Aug 3, 1876.^1,6,5,3 As of July 12, 1900,her married name was Rippeto.³ She married Hugh Tilden Rippeto, son of Hugh Douglas Rippeto and Irene Ray "Irena" Gray, on July 12, 1900 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,3,7,4 Jeanette H. Morris died on August 17, 1966 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 88.^5,3 She Funeral services were held today at 260 E. South Temple St., in Salt Lake City for Mrs. Jeanette Morris Rippeto, 88, of 129 D St., Salt Lake City, the sister of a Provo woman, who died of natural causes Aug. 17 in a Salt Lake Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1878 in Salt Lake City, a daughter of Robert and Janet Watson Morris. She was married to Hugh V. Rippeto July 12, 1900 in Salt Lake City. He died Oct. 18, 1942. Mrs. Rippeto was a member of the LDS Church and of the Ladies of Elks. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Blixt, San Diego, Calif; Mrs. Richard G. (Dorothy) Wilks, Salt Lake City; one grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Everett, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Isabelle Morris, Omaha, Neb; Mrs. Viola Knudsen, Provo. Burial was in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. on August 19, 1966.³

     Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^10,8 She was born on January 22, 1886 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,7,9 As of January 31, 1912,her married name was Price.⁶ She married Roy Edward Price on January 31, 1912 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^11,5,6,7,9,8 Kathryn Irene "Kate" Rippeto died on November 1, 1942 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 56.^4,5,9 She Mrs. Kathryn R. Price, 56, widow of Roy Edward Price, died in a Salt Lake hospital Sunday at 10:04 p.m. of a lingering illness. Mrs. Price, who resided at 131 D street, served as secretary at Bryant lower division high school for the last 10 years. She was born in Salt Lake City, January 22, 1886, a daughter of Hugh Douglas and Irene Ray Rippeto. She married to Mr. Price in 1912. Her husband died June 7, 1929. She formerly was president of the Elks Ladies, the Kle club and the Lowell school P.T.A. Surviving are a son, Walter Hugh Price, of Salt Lake City, a daughter Mrs. Jacqueline Walker of Newark, Del., a brother, Hugh T. Rippeto of San Francisco. on November 3, 1942.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 579-01-3735.⁷ Jeanne Helen Rippeto was buried at Ft. Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^8,4,9 She was born on July 22, 1902 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^7,8,4,9,6 She married Gustaf Edward Blixt on January 26, 1922 at Davis Co., Utah.^3,8,4,6 As of May 5, 1922,her married name was Blixt.⁴ Jeanne Helen Rippeto died on March 26, 1977 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, at age 74.^10,8,4,9 She SAN DIEGO, California — Helen Rippeto Blixt, former Utahn, died of cancer, March 21, 1977, in a San Diego, California hospital. Born July 22, 1902, Salt Lake City, to Hugh T. and Jeanette Morris Rippeto. Attended West High School, employed at Morrison Merrill Lumber Company and at Utah State Land Office. Married G. Edward Blixt May 5, 1922. Moved to Washington, D.C. and worked for James Farley in the Democratic National Committee. Moved to San Diego in 1949. Mr. Blixt died in 1964. She retired from the San Diego County Sheriff's office. Survivors: sister; Mrs. R. G. (Dorothy) Wilks, Ivins, Utah. Funeral at Mergley-Mitchell Mortuary. Burial at Fort Rosecrans Cemerery. Family suggests contributions be made to the Cancer Fund. on March 29, 1977.⁴

     Dorothy M. Rippeto left a will; 529-40-8674.⁶ She was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.⁷ She was born on October 18, 1906 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,7,6 As of circa 1924,her married name was Wilks.⁸ She married Richard Gilbert Wilks on October 10, 1924 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^8,3,9,10 Dorothy M. Rippeto died on January 4, 1994 at Saint George, Washington Co., Utah, at age 87; The SSDI has a death date of Apr 1, 1994.^7,6

     Richard Gilbert Wilks was buried at Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N. Street, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3,5 His Social Security Number was 528-01-7648.⁷ He was born on May 6, 1904 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^2,3,5,6 He married Dorothy M. Rippeto, daughter of Hugh Tilden Rippeto and Jeanette H. Morris, on October 10, 1924 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.^1,4,8,5 Richard Gilbert Wilks died on September 14, 1986 at Saint George, Washington Co., Utah, at age 82.^2,3 He ST. GEORGE - Richard Gilbert Wilks, 82, died Sunday morning, Sept. 14, 1986, of cancer. He was born May 6, 1904, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Joseph G. and Mary Walker Wilks. He married Dorothy Rippeto Oct. 10, 1924, in Salt Lake City. He graduated from West High School, where he played and was a track star. Following graduation, he played played semi-professional basketball and baseball for D&RG Railroad. He was a member of the Deseret Gymnasium and was well known in handball circles. He was a life member of the BPO Elks No. 85, member of the Meadowbrook Golf Club and Bowling League and a member of the Copper Golf Club. He worked for the Victor Ball Company for a number of years and then became the owner of Mecca Billiards until selling in 1948. He later worked for the Salt Lake Street Department until his retirement in 1968. He moved to Ivins, Utah, in 1970, where he was a member of Dixie Red Hills and Lava Hills golf clubs. He was also a member of the Utah Senior Men's Golf Association. He moved to St. George in 1981. Survivors include his wife of St. George; a daughter, Mrs. R.A. (Dixie) Lynch of San Carlos, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy E. Sydner of Benicia, Calif; and a brother, Jack A. Wilks of El Cerrito, Calif. Interment will be in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. on September 16, 1986.⁵

     William W. Manion was born circa 1873 at Missouri.¹

     Cora Blondell Manion was buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, 4300 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.³ She was born on March 19, 1875 at Missouri.^1,3 As of June 21, 1898,her married name was Shumake.² She married Jerry King Shumake on June 21, 1898 at Howard Co., Texas.² Cora Blondell Manion died on September 19, 1939 at San Diego Co., California, at age 64.⁴

     Sibyl Livinston Manion was buried at Mount Olive Cemetery, Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.³ She was born on July 2, 1878 at Dallas Co., Texas.³ As of February 8, 1894,her married name was Miller.² She married Adolph Miller on February 8, 1894 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas.^2,4 Sibyl Livinston Manion died on February 25, 1943 at Big Spring, Howard Co., Texas, at age 64.^5,3,4

     Rufus E. Manion was born circa 1878 at Missouri.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 266-34-4854.¹ Leona Adams was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.² She was born on June 18, 1908 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of circa 1927,her married name was Strickler.³ She married William Blaine Strickler, son of Samuel Aken Strickler and Maggie Minerva Young, circa 1927.³ Leona Adams died on March 9, 1996 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 87.^1,2 She Leona Adams Strickler of the 200 block of Rainbow Lane died March 9, 1996. A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Rosewood Memorial Park. Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norfolk Chapel, in charge. on March 11, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 231-03-8154.⁴ James Francis Howery was born on January 20, 1915 at Sabetha, Nemaha Co., Kansas.^4,3 He married Edith Loraine Light, daughter of James Clyde Light and Ocie Laura Radford, on June 19, 1937 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,3 James Francis Howery died on December 7, 1966 at New Jersey at age 51.⁴

     Nancy Maxine Howery was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 228-01-7602.⁴ She was born on July 7, 1917 at Crook Co., Wyoming.^3,4,5 As of March 29, 1937,her married name was Bishop.³ She married Clarence Arnold Bishop on March 29, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Nancy Maxine Howery died on February 10, 1990 at age 72.⁵

     Her married name was Tomlinson.³ Virginia Katherine Howery married Unknown Tomlinson.³ Virginia Katherine Howery was born on January 17, 1923 at Crook Co., Wyoming.^2,3 She died on August 16, 2007 at Georgia at age 84.³

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-2337.³ Thelma Elizabeth Bryant was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on July 26, 1920 at Spray, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.^3,1,2 As of October 4, 1941,her married name was Sowder.² She married James Lynwood Sowder Sr., son of John Willie/Will Sowder and Clara Elizabeth Gray, on October 4, 1941 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,1,2 Thelma Elizabeth Bryant died on December 26, 1989 at Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 69.^3,1

     James Lynwood Sowder Jr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 228-88-1228.⁶ He was born on September 20, 1954 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,2,3,7 He married Robin Elizabeth Mays on April 29, 1977 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. and Robin Elizabeth Mays were divorced on June 2, 1980 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. married Tara Kim Louise Otey, daughter of Charles Lewis "Charlie" Otey and Clara Cornelia Richards, on December 31, 1984 at Daleville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. and Tara Kim Louise Otey were divorced on March 30, 1999 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁷ James Lynwood Sowder Jr. died on May 6, 2002 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 47.^1,6,4 He SOWDER, James Lynwood Jr., 47, of Troutville, died Monday, May 6, 2002. He was a former mechanic and truck driver. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma B. Sowder. He is survived by his father and stepmother, James L. Sowder, Sr. and Virginia Sowder of Troutville; one daughter, Casey A.N. Sowder of Fincastle; one sister and brother-in-law, Sissy and Brad Steckel of Effort, Pa. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 8, 2002 at 11 a.m. at the Rader Daleville Chapel with Rev. Bryan Childress officiating with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 7, 2002, 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Carilion Hospice Service of Roanoke, 1917 Franklin Rd., Suite B, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Rader Daleville Chapel. on May 7, 2002.¹

     Margaret Hull Craig was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 226-78-3654.⁴ She was born on March 4, 1909 at Virginia.^5,4,1 As of circa 1924,her married name was Aldridge.⁵ She married Leonard Anthony Aldridge, son of George Milton Aldridge and Maude Hancock Sowder, circa 1924.^5,2,3 Margaret Hull Craig died on June 2, 1994 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 85.^4,1,3

     Lois Marie Aldridge was buried at Augusta Memorial Park, 1775 Goose Creek Road, Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.² She was born on April 16, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,3 As of March 15, 1947,her married name was Ellison.⁴ She married Leslie Warren Ellison on March 15, 1947 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁴ Lois Marie Aldridge died on April 14, 2010 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 81.^2,6 She Lois Marie Aldridge Ellison, 81, of Waynesboro, died Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at her home. She was born April 26, 1928, in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of Leonard and Margaret (Craig) Aldridge. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard A. Aldridge Jr. She was a longtime member of Main Street United Methodist Church, and a graduate of Waynesboro High School. Lois was retired from the Waynesboro Public School system, where she was the secretary. Prior to that, she was the secretary at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Waynesboro. Always active, she did volunteer work at the hospital and the thrift shop. She enjoyed her family, giving much of her life spending quality time with them and helping them grow in many ways. Surviving are her children, Warren Jackson Ellison and his wife, Marsha, of Framingham, Massachusetts, and Susan Pamela Ulrich and her husband, Paul, of Roanoke, Virginia; grandchildren, Michelle Leigh O'Baugh Carter, Christopher Mark O'Baugh, Jay Lhundrup Ellison and Jenna Mandharva Ellison; step grandchildren, Douglas Michael Ulrich and Jonathan Brandon "Brad" Ulrich; great-grandchildren, Chase and Ollie Carter, Brandon, Gwendolynn and Anastasia Ulrich. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2010, at Augusta Memorial Park by the Reverend Janet Knott. The family will receive friends at the residence anytime. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Shenandoah, 64 Sports Medicine Drive, Fishersville, VA 22939. McDow Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on April 16, 2010.²