Jay R. Sinner1,2

M, b. August 6, 1914, d. March 16, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 561-03-9175.3 Jay R. Sinner married Aneda Mae McCutcheon, daughter of Bert William McCutcheon and Dora Grider.1 Jay R. Sinner was born on August 6, 1914 at Colorado.3,1 He died on March 16, 1992 at San Joaquin Co., California, at age 77.1,3

Family

Aneda Mae McCutcheon b. February 13, 1920, d. November 29, 1997
Marriage*He married Aneda Mae McCutcheon, daughter of Bert William McCutcheon and Dora Grider.1 
Children
  • Jaylene Rose Sinner4
  • Jerry William Sinner4

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S1235] Ancestry.com, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Delbert Horace Preston1,2,3

M, b. May 15, 1935, d. November 4, 1990
FatherHorace Lawrence Preston1,4 b. April 21, 1908, d. August 11, 1981
MotherDoris K. McCutcheon1,4 b. August 11, 1913, d. April 5, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 566-40-7397.5 Delbert Horace Preston was buried at Westwood Hills Memorial Park, 2720 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, El Dorado Co., California.3 He was born on May 15, 1935 at Tulare Co., California; The SSDI has a birth date of May 5, 1935.1,3,5 He married Roberta Lee Chappell on May 12, 1980 at Stateline, Minden Co., Nevada.2 Delbert Horace Preston died on November 4, 1990 at age 55.3,5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 305, District 54-42, Porterville, Tulare Co., California4

Family

Roberta Lee Chappell
Marriage*Delbert Horace Preston married Roberta Lee Chappell on May 12, 1980 at Stateline, Minden Co., Nevada.2 

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  3. [S4917] Westwood Hills Memorial Park, El Dorado Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Clifford Lester Savercool1,2,3

M, b. May 16, 1918, d. January 4, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 573-16-6122.4 Clifford Lester Savercool married Myrtle Elva Grider, daughter of William Howard Grider and Agnes Evelyn Willson.3 Clifford Lester Savercool was born on May 16, 1918 at Alameda Co., California.2,3,4 He died on January 4, 1992 at Alameda Co., California, at age 73.3

Family

Myrtle Elva Grider b. December 15, 1917, d. May 5, 1991
Marriage*He married Myrtle Elva Grider, daughter of William Howard Grider and Agnes Evelyn Willson.3 

Citations

  1. [S3520] Unknown compiler, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1985.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Loren Theodore Grider1,2,3

M, b. February 7, 1888, d. May 4, 1954
FatherNewton Jackson Grider1 b. March 6, 1863, d. March 9, 1936
MotherJessie Hall1 b. September 26, 1867, d. January 10, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 566-10-6436.3 Loren Theodore Grider was born on February 7, 1888 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.2,3 He married Blanche Lenora Hatton on December 3, 1910 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.4 Loren Theodore Grider died on May 4, 1954 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 66.3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 158, District 147, Ocean Township, Sonoma Co., California1
1920Dwelling 45, District 148, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California5
1930Dwelling 18, District 40, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California6
1940Dwelling 133, District 49-34, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California7

Occupation

1910Farm hand1
1920Auto mechanic5
1930Automobile mechanic6
1940Truck driver7

Family

Blanche Lenora Hatton b. June 4, 1893, d. February 25, 1962
Marriage*Loren Theodore Grider married Blanche Lenora Hatton on December 3, 1910 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S1204] Ellis Ancestors and Relatives of Ellis R. Brockman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ebrockman3&id=I22901
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider1,2

M, b. May 11, 1901, d. September 30, 1978
FatherNewton Jackson Grider1 b. March 6, 1863, d. March 9, 1936
MotherJessie Hall1 b. September 26, 1867, d. January 10, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 545-03-5614.3 Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider married Dimple Jewell Williams.4 Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider married Adeline Mae Robertson.5 Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider was born on May 11, 1901 at Sonoma Co., California.2,3 He died on September 30, 1978 at Solano Co., California, at age 77.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 158, District 147, Ocean Township, Sonoma Co., California1
1920Dwelling 11, District 68, Scotia, Humboldt Co., California6
1940Dwelling 212, District 49-45, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California5

Occupation

1920Grape staker6
1940Telephone company repairman5

Family 1

Adeline Mae Robertson b. August 3, 1908, d. August 14, 1954
Marriage*Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider married Adeline Mae Robertson.5 

Family 2

Dimple Jewell Williams b. February 28, 1903, d. June 7, 1983
Marriage*Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider married Dimple Jewell Williams.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S4923] Alexander/Ward Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8602422/person/-760976333
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Dimple Jewell Williams1,2

F, b. February 28, 1903, d. June 7, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 548-22-7640.3 Her married name was Grider.1 Dimple Jewell Williams married Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider, son of Newton Jackson Grider and Jessie Hall.1 Dimple Jewell Williams was born on February 28, 1903 at Oregon.2,3 She died on June 7, 1983 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 11, District 68, Scotia, Humboldt Co., California4

Family

Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider b. May 11, 1901, d. September 30, 1978
Marriage*Dimple Jewell Williams married Harold Newton "Mickey" Grider, son of Newton Jackson Grider and Jessie Hall.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4923] Alexander/Ward Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/8602422/person/-760976333
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Blanche Lenora Hatton1

F, b. June 4, 1893, d. February 25, 1962
     Blanche Lenora Hatton was born on June 4, 1893 at Selma, Fresno Co., California.1 As of December 3, 1910,her married name was Grider.1 She married Loren Theodore Grider, son of Newton Jackson Grider and Jessie Hall, on December 3, 1910 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.1 Blanche Lenora Hatton died on February 25, 1962 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 68.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 148, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California2
1930Dwelling 18, District 40, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California3
1940Dwelling 133, District 49-34, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California4

Occupation

1940Resort housekeeper4

Family

Loren Theodore Grider b. February 7, 1888, d. May 4, 1954
Marriage*Blanche Lenora Hatton married Loren Theodore Grider, son of Newton Jackson Grider and Jessie Hall, on December 3, 1910 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1204] Ellis Ancestors and Relatives of Ellis R. Brockman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ebrockman3&id=I22901
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Edith Nelda Grider1,2,3

F, b. September 2, 1911, d. October 29, 2007
FatherLoren Theodore Grider1,2 b. February 7, 1888, d. May 4, 1954
MotherBlanche Lenora Hatton1,2 b. June 4, 1893, d. February 25, 1962
     Her Social Security Number was 574-03-8593.4 Her married name was Robertson. Her married name was Coon.5 Edith Nelda Grider married Unknown Coon.5,3 Edith Nelda Grider married William Jesse Robertson.6 Edith Nelda Grider was born on September 2, 1911 at California.1,4 She died on October 29, 2007 at California at age 96.4,3 She Coon, Edith Grider passed away October 29, 2007 at the age of 96. All are invited to attend a memorial and celebration of her life on Sunday, November 18, 2007 at noon at the residence of Bob and Rose Schilling, 16338 Valley Lane, Guerneville. Food and refreshments provided. on November 17, 2007.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 148, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California1
1930Dwelling 18, District 40, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California2
1940Dwelling 33, District 4-42, Beaver, Fourth Judicial Division, Alaska Territory6

Occupation

1940Teacher6

Family 1

William Jesse Robertson b. May 29, 1911, d. February 19, 1979
Marriage*Edith Nelda Grider married William Jesse Robertson.6 

Family 2

Unknown Coon
Marriage*Edith Nelda Grider married Unknown Coon.5,3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1553] Press-Democrat, The, From the Edith Grider Coon obituary in the Nov 17, 2007 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1204] Ellis Ancestors and Relatives of Ellis R. Brockman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ebrockman3&id=I22901
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Loren E. "Bud" Grider1,2

M, b. December 20, 1913, d. November 7, 2003
FatherLoren Theodore Grider3,1 b. February 7, 1888, d. May 4, 1954
MotherBlanche Lenora Hatton3,1 b. June 4, 1893, d. February 25, 1962
     His Social Security Number was 552-01-6009.4 Loren E. "Bud" Grider Loren (Bud) Grider, former battalion chief with the Menlo Park Fire Protection District, died November 7. A memorial service was held at his Auburn home on November 9. He was 89. Mr. Grider was born on the Hatton Ranch in Sonoma County. He moved to Guerneville, and later to Sebastapol, with his family. He attended Chico State College and Santa Rosa Junior College. Mr. Grider married his wife Catherine in 1936. The couple moved to Menlo Park in 1937. Mr. Grider joined the Menlo Park Fire District as a volunteer fireman in 1939, and was hired by the fire district as a regular fireman in 1941. He worked for the fire district until 1973, retiring as a battalion chief. The Griders moved to Donner Lake after retirement, and relocated in Auburn in 1980. Mr. Grider is survived by his wife Catherine; children, Gary of Atlanta, Steve of British Columbia, Jeff of Colfax, and Susan of Hesperia.2 He was born on December 20, 1913 at Sonoma Co., California.4,5 He married Catherine Williams in 1936.6,2 Loren E. "Bud" Grider died on November 7, 2003 at California at age 89; The SSDI has a death date of Nov 6, 2003.4,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 45, District 148, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California3
1930Dwelling 18, District 40, Redwood, Sonoma Co., California1
1940Dwelling 297, District 41-51, Menlo Park, San Mateo Co., California7

Occupation

1940Nurseryman7

Family

Catherine Williams b. July 8, 1915, d. March 10, 2008
Marriage*Loren E. "Bud" Grider married Catherine Williams in 1936.6,2 
Children
  • Gary Loren Grider7,2
  • Susan Kay Grider5,2
  • Stephen Ralph "Steve" Grider5,2
  • Jeffrey William "Jeff" Grider5,2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Grider obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  6. [S1204] Ellis Ancestors and Relatives of Ellis R. Brockman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ebrockman3&id=I22901
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Catherine Williams1,2

F, b. July 8, 1915, d. March 10, 2008
     Catherine Williams was born on July 8, 1915 at Canada.1,3 As of 1936,her married name was Grider.4 She married Loren E. "Bud" Grider, son of Loren Theodore Grider and Blanche Lenora Hatton, in 1936.5,4 Catherine Williams died on March 10, 2008 at California at age 92.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 297, District 41-51, Menlo Park, San Mateo Co., California1

Family

Loren E. "Bud" Grider b. December 20, 1913, d. November 7, 2003
Marriage*Catherine Williams married Loren E. "Bud" Grider, son of Loren Theodore Grider and Blanche Lenora Hatton, in 1936.5,4 
Children
  • Gary Loren Grider1,4
  • Susan Kay Grider2,4
  • Stephen Ralph "Steve" Grider2,4
  • Jeffrey William "Jeff" Grider2,4

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Loren Grider obituary in an unknown edition.
  5. [S1204] Ellis Ancestors and Relatives of Ellis R. Brockman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ebrockman3&id=I22901

Harry Ernest Patterson1,2

M, b. June 10, 1885, d. August 30, 1925
FatherJoshua Lewis Patterson3,4 b. October, 1855, d. June 5, 1904
MotherJane "Janey" Grider3,4 b. March 6, 1858, d. August 16, 1958
     Harry Ernest Patterson was buried at Ararat Cemetery, 1929 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, Fresno Co., California.2 He was born on June 10, 1885 at California.4,1 He married Elizabeth Nicholson circa 1906.3,2 Harry Ernest Patterson died on August 30, 1925 at California at age 40.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 434, District 36, Lucerne, Kings Co., California4
1910Dwelling 73, District 29, Ward 3, Fresno, Fresno Co., California3
1920Dwelling 7, District 27, Fresno, Fresno Co., California5

Occupation

1910Telephone company manager3
1920Chamber of Commerce secretary5

Family

Elizabeth Nicholson b. May 10, 1886, d. March 23, 1951
Marriage*Harry Ernest Patterson married Elizabeth Nicholson circa 1906.3,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5268] Ararat Cemetery, Fresno Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Elizabeth Nicholson1,2

F, b. May 10, 1886, d. March 23, 1951
     Elizabeth Nicholson was buried at Ararat Cemetery, 1929 West Belmont Avenue, Fresno, Fresno Co., California.3 She was born on May 10, 1886 at California.1,3 As of circa 1906,her married name was Patterson.1 She married Harry Ernest Patterson, son of Joshua Lewis Patterson and Jane "Janey" Grider, circa 1906.1,3 Elizabeth Nicholson died on March 23, 1951 at age 64.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 29, Ward 3, Fresno, Fresno Co., California1
1920Dwelling 7, District 27, Fresno, Fresno Co., California4
1930Dwelling 134, District 19, Fresno, Fresno Co., California5

Occupation

1930Court house worker5

Family

Harry Ernest Patterson b. June 10, 1885, d. August 30, 1925
Marriage*Elizabeth Nicholson married Harry Ernest Patterson, son of Joshua Lewis Patterson and Jane "Janey" Grider, circa 1906.1,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S5268] Ararat Cemetery, Fresno Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Louis Eliot Patterson1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 24, 1907, d. February 19, 1983
FatherHarry Ernest Patterson1,2 b. June 10, 1885, d. August 30, 1925
MotherElizabeth Nicholson1,2,3 b. May 10, 1886, d. March 23, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 548-01-1296.6 Louis Eliot Patterson married Laverne Cole.7 Louis Eliot Patterson was born on October 24, 1907 at Tulare Co., California.4,6,5 He died on February 19, 1983 at Alameda Co., California, at age 75.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 73, District 29, Ward 3, Fresno, Fresno Co., California1
1920Dwelling 7, District 27, Fresno, Fresno Co., California2
1930Dwelling 134, District 19, Fresno, Fresno Co., California3
1940District 10-36, Fresno, Fresno Co., California7

Occupation

1930Bookkeeper3
1940Gas and oil company credit man7

Family

Laverne Cole b. circa 1906
Marriage*Louis Eliot Patterson married Laverne Cole.7 
Children
  • Patricia Lee "Patty" Patterson7
  • Nancy Cole Patterson7

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  5. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Maude Rennie1

F, b. circa 1883, d. August 7, 1958
     Maude Rennie was born circa 1883 at New York.2 As of February 29, 1916,her married name was Grider.1 She married James Riley Grider, son of Corp. James Riley Grider and Louisiana Amanda Williams, on February 29, 1916 at King Co., Washington.1 Maude Rennie died on August 7, 1958 at Union Gap, Yakima Co., Washington.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 18, District 333, Seattle, King Co., Washington2
1930Dwelling 314, District 97, Toppenish, Yakima Co., Washington4
1940Dwelling 456, District 39-92, Toppenish, Yakima Co., Washington5

Family

James Riley Grider b. January 7, 1880, d. January 7, 1957
Marriage*Maude Rennie married James Riley Grider, son of Corp. James Riley Grider and Louisiana Amanda Williams, on February 29, 1916 at King Co., Washington.1 

Citations

  1. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Andrew Jackson Creeks1,2,3

M, b. October 20, 1879, d. August 8, 1920
     Andrew Jackson Creeks was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.3 He was born on October 20, 1879 at Illinois.2,4,3 He married Elva Lena Grider, daughter of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune, on April 17, 1903 at Tulare Co., California.1 Andrew Jackson Creeks died on August 8, 1920 at Tulare Co., California, at age 40.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 342, District 203, Porterville, Tulare Co., California5
1920Dwelling 248, District 211, Porterville, Tulare Co., California4

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920City police night watchman4

Family

Elva Lena Grider b. January 10, 1886, d. January 16, 1973
Marriage*Andrew Jackson Creeks married Elva Lena Grider, daughter of Elmer Elwood Grider and Rose Ellen LaFortune, on April 17, 1903 at Tulare Co., California.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1207] Steven Williams (e-mail address), Tulare Co, CA Groom's Index Jul 1, 1893 to Dec 31, 1909.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S1209] Steven Williams (e-mail address), Home of Peace Cemetery, Tulare Co., CA.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Dorothy Mae Hall1

F, b. October 3, 1922, d. March 5, 2007
     Dorothy Mae Hall was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.1 Her married name was Grider-Beasley.1 Her Social Security Number was 547-28-3551.2 She married Bill Beasley.1 Dorothy Mae Hall was born on October 3, 1922 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.1,2 As of June, 1940,her married name was Grider.1 She married Theodore Alvie "Ted" Grider, son of Henry S. T. Grider and Velma Lucille Gunkel, in June, 1940.1 Dorothy Mae Hall died on March 5, 2007 at Clovis, Fresno Co., California, at age 84.1,2 She Dorothy Mae Hall Grider-Beasley - Dorothy was born in Porterville, California on October 3, 1922 and passed into the arms of her loving Savior on March 5, 2007 in Clovis, California. Dorothy was raised and schooled in Porterville and throughout her life was very active. She lovingly worked side by side with her partner and love of her life, Ted Grider, for many years as he served as Minister of Music for many valley churches, including the Assembly of God Church in Porterville. Ted and Dorothy met as very young children in Porterville, California and married in June of 1940. They had 43 years of marriage and of ministering their music before Ted passed away in 1983. Dorothy was extremely active with many organizations throughout her life, and received many honorable plaques of appreciation. She remained very active all of her life, and was especially devoted to serving with the Senior Adult Ministries. Dorothy leaves her legacy of prayer and her love of God to all who knew her, but especially to her family. They will be forever grateful for a loving and faithful mother and grandmother. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ellen Hall; her five siblings; her first husband Ted Grider and her second husband Bill Beasley. Her survivors are; daughters, Linda Jantzen and her husband Larry of Madera and Sharon Grider-Kinman and her husband Jerry of Porterville; seven beloved grandchildren, Lance Jantzen, Lori Regier, Lane Jantzen, Leslie Sciocchetti, Sherri Goodnight, Lisa Alvey and Kari Frillici. She also leaves 19 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. In addition, she leaves sisters-in-law, Thelma Hall of Porterville, Marian Shields, Velma Hall and brother-in-law, David Grider. She also leaves her nephews, John and Jerry Hall and Wesley Rockholt, all of Porterville; in addition to several other nieces and nephews. Viewing for Dorothy will be held in Fresno at Lisle Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 7 p.m. and funeral services will be on Thursday at Calvary Worship Center in Fresno at 10 a.m. Her burial service will also be on Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial in Porterville at 2:30 p.m. Donations may be made to Calvary Worship Center Building Fund in Fresno. on March 7, 2007.1

Family 1

Bill Beasley
Marriage*She married Bill Beasley.1 

Family 2

Theodore Alvie "Ted" Grider b. September 19, 1921, d. May 27, 1983
Marriage*Dorothy Mae Hall married Theodore Alvie "Ted" Grider, son of Henry S. T. Grider and Velma Lucille Gunkel, in June, 1940.1 
Children
  • Linda Ellenjoyce Grider1
  • Sharon Lucille Grider1

Citations

  1. [S1552] Porterville Recorder, From the Dorothy Mae Hall Grider-Beasley obituary in the Mar 7, 2007 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Homer Lewis Patterson1,2

M, b. December 15, 1887, d. May 19, 1980
FatherJoshua Lewis Patterson3 b. October, 1855, d. June 5, 1904
MotherJane "Janey" Grider3 b. March 6, 1858, d. August 16, 1958
     His Social Security Number was 548-10-1868.4 Homer Lewis Patterson was born on December 15, 1887 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.3,1,2,4 He married Lulu Gene Letson circa 1908.5 Homer Lewis Patterson died on May 19, 1980 at Fresno Co., California, at age 92.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 434, District 36, Lucerne, Kings Co., California3
1910Dwelling 505, District 43. Ward 5, Fresno, Fresno Co., California5
1920Dwelling 311, District 16, Jenny Lind, Calaveras Co., California6
1930Dwelling 238, District 8. Ward 3, Fresno, Fresno Co., California7
1940Dwelling 16, District 10-66, Third Judicial District, Fresno Co., California8

Occupation

1910Power company bookkeeper5
1920Gold mine assistant manager6
1930Life insurance salesman7
1940Finance company manager8

Family

Lulu Gene Letson b. April 12, 1888, d. April 6, 1983
Marriage*Homer Lewis Patterson married Lulu Gene Letson circa 1908.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James C. Patterson1

M, b. August, 1889
FatherJoshua Lewis Patterson1 b. October, 1855, d. June 5, 1904
MotherJane "Janey" Grider1 b. March 6, 1858, d. August 16, 1958
     James C. Patterson was born in August, 1889 at California.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 434, District 36, Lucerne, Kings Co., California1

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.

Richard Lowell Patterson1,2,3

M, b. June 6, 1923, d. April 24, 1990
FatherHorace B. Patterson1 b. May 5, 1877, d. October 3, 1971
MotherFannie Mae Robbins1,2 b. July 22, 1880, d. September 11, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 547-28-3032.4 Richard Lowell Patterson was born on June 6, 1923 at California.4,3 He died on April 24, 1990 at Stanislaus Co., California, at age 66.3,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 281, District 28, Fresno, Fresno Co., California1
1940Dwelling 29, District 10-34A, Fresno, Fresno Co., California2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.