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     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

     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

     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

     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

     James C. Patterson was born in August, 1889 at California.¹

     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

     Her Social Security Number was 551-76-9424.² Lulu Gene Letson was born on April 12, 1888 at Iowa.^1,2 As of circa 1908,her married name was Patterson.³ She married Homer Lewis Patterson, son of Joshua Lewis Patterson and Jane "Janey" Grider, circa 1908.³ Lulu Gene Letson died on April 6, 1983 at Fresno Co., California, at age 94.¹

     Loren Dean Patterson married Leona Evans.³ Loren Dean Patterson was born on March 25, 1914 at Fresno Co., California.^4,5 He died on March 4, 2011 at California at age 96.⁵

     Flora Dell Wishard was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Bloomfield, Davis Co., Iowa.^5,3 She Mrs Flora Wishard Grider, beloved wife of John R Grider, and daughter of Abram and Alice Wishard, was born near Bloomfield, May 9, 1880, and departed this life Dec. 12, 1913. She was married to John R Grider Sept. 29, 1897. To them were born 3 children, Alice aged 15, Ralph age 12, and little baby Loretta, 5 weeks old. She leaves on earth to grief, yet not without hope, her companion and children, two brothers, Wilbert and Ephraim, and many other friends and relatives. The body was brought to Bloomfield, and a service was held at the Christian church. Internment was at the IOOF cemetery.³ She was born on May 9, 1880 at Davis Co., Iowa.^1,3 As of September 29, 1897,her married name was Grider.³ She married John Riley Grider, son of Samuel Zedock Grider and Mary Minerva Dilliner/Dillener, on September 29, 1897 at Davis Co., Iowa.^3,4 Flora Dell Wishard died on December 12, 1913 at Davis Co., Iowa, at age 33.³

     Mary Alice Grider was born on January 13, 1899 at Bloomfield Township, Davis Co., Iowa.³

     Ralph Samuel Grider was born on September 1, 1901 at Cleveland, Davis Co., Iowa.² He married Lola May "Mimi" Rothenstein on August 13, 1919 at Lake Co., Indiana.^4,5 Ralph Samuel Grider died on December 9, 1924 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 23.⁵

     Elvin Clair Phariss was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.² He was born on March 14, 1908 at Tulare Co., California.² He died in February, 1925 at Tulare Co., California, at age 16.²

     Walter Stephen Phariss was buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 553-03-6571.⁵ He was born on July 4, 1909 at Porterville, Tulare Co., California.^1,5,4 He married Opal Maybell Currie circa 1928.² Walter Stephen Phariss died on July 5, 1998 at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 89.^5,4

     Earl Wesley Phariss was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.² He was born on April 5, 1914 at Tulare Co., California.^1,2 He died in January, 1939 at age 24.²

     Melvin Phariss was buried at Springville Cemetery, Springville, Tulare Co., California.¹ He was born on March 14, 1908 at Tulare Co., California.¹ He died on April 10, 1908 at Tulare Co., California.¹

     Oscar Wade Phariss was buried at Home of Peace Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.¹ He was born in 1902 at Tulare Co., California.¹ He died on April 14, 1910 at Tulare Co., California.¹

     Opal Maybell Currie was buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, 3301 Paul Sweet Road, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Co., California.¹ Her Social Security Number was 448-03-0072.² She was born on February 8, 1910 at Blackwell, Kay Co., Oklahoma.^2,1 As of circa 1928,her married name was Phariss.³ She married Walter Stephen Phariss, son of Tillman Blakemore Phariss and Evea Helen Grider, circa 1928.³ Opal Maybell Currie died on June 30, 2006 at Watsonville, Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 96.^2,1

     His Social Security Number was 553-03-7082.⁴ Carl Morris Creeks was born on June 7, 1904 at California.^3,4 He married Elsie Elizabeth Casner circa 1924.⁵ Carl Morris Creeks died on May 19, 1990 at Tulare Co., California, at age 85.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 545-20-6519.⁵ Delbert Elvin Creeks married Dorothy Sofia Norris.⁶ Delbert Elvin Creeks was born on July 10, 1908 at California.^3,5 He died on June 12, 1993 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 84.^3,5