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     Martha Odessa Hemkin was buried at Shelton Cemetery, Hall Co., Nebraska.⁴ She was born circa 1907 at Nebraska.¹ As of February 17, 1930,her married name was Ellsworth.⁴ She married Eugene R. Ellsworth, son of Clayton Blair Ellsworth and Viola Shrilda Frances Conner, on February 17, 1930.^2,4 Martha Odessa Hemkin died in September, 1974.⁴

     Nancy Ellen Baxter was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.² She died on June 17, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 17, 1946 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Her Social Security Number was 303-70-2821.³ Effie Melvina Stech was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^4,1 She was born on March 28, 1899 at Indiana.^3,1 As of circa 1920,her married name was Reed.⁵ She married Elmer Wallace Reed, son of Jesse Vinton Reed and Clara Jenette Hamrich, circa 1920.^5,1,2 Effie Melvina Stech died on November 29, 1981 at Warren, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 82.^3,1

     Edward Wallace Reed was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 329-12-7280.⁷ He was born on June 2, 1921 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^2,3,4,7,8 He married Ruth Pauline Heaston on June 20, 1948 at Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^9,4 Edward Wallace Reed died on May 4, 1972 at Fort Wayne, Allen Co., Indiana, at age 50.^9,3,8

     Eva Lois Reed was buried at Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.^7,6 Her Social Security Number was 308-16-9659.⁸ She and Guy Orville Olson were divorced.⁶ Eva Lois Reed was born on June 2, 1921 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,8,4,6 As of December 25, 1942,her married name was Olson.⁶ She married Guy Orville Olson on December 25, 1942 at Sterling, Whiteside Co., Illinois.^6,5 Eva Lois Reed died on March 12, 2004 at Ames, Story Co., Iowa, at age 82.^8,6 She COLLINS — Eva Lois Olson, 82, of Collins, died Friday (March 12, 2004) at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Lois was born on June 2, 1921, in Huntington, Ind., the daughter of Wallace and Effie (Stech) Reed. She graduated from the Huntington public school system in 1939. Following high school, she entered into nurses training at Moline Public Hospital in Moline, Ill. She attained her goal of becoming a registered nurse and graduated in the fall of 1942. On Dec. 25, 1942, she married Guy Olson in Sterling, Ill. While Guy served in World War II, she worked in her chosen profession in Huntington. Following the war, they lived in Northwood, Huntington and Columbia, Mo., where she worked at Stephens College Health Center. They eventually settled in Northwood in 1953. Lois' nursing career included Park Clinic in Mason City, private duty care, Worth County Public Health Nurse, Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minn., and the Lutheran Retirement Home. She was very proud of her chosen profession and shared her knowledge with those she came in contact with. She enjoyed reading, cooking and sewing. Over the years she outfitted her children with Easter, Christmas and many other outfits. She knew what would make the ensemble "just right" and her daughters often heard from their friends, "I wish my mother could sew." Following the end of their marriage, Lois moved to Clear Lake and managed an apartment building for several years. She also lived in Traer, Iowa, for a time and looked after her grandchildren, as her health would allow. She returned to Northwood for a couple of years and in 1998 moved to Collins. She and Guy remained friends and stayed in touch; the bond of family overcoming any differences there may have been between the two of them. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Susanne Olson White and her husband, Jim, of Los Angeles, Calif., Janet Neuschwanger, and her husband, Jon, of Collins, Jill Hilton, and her husband, Frank, of Des Moines; four grandchildren, Dana White, Tyler Neuschwanger, Olivia Barnes and Evan Hilton; a sister-in-law, Ruth Reed of Huntington, Ind., and a brother-in-law, Alvin Amber of Huntington, Ind; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Edward "Buddy" Reed; a sister, Ardith Amber; and her beloved son, Ron Olson. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at the Northwood United Methodist Church in Northwood, with the Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Interment will be in the Sunset Rest Cemetery in Northwood. on March 17, 2004.⁶

     Ardith Elaine Reed was buried at Lancaster Cemetery, Lancaster, Huntington Co., Indiana.^9,6 Her Social Security Number was 317-16-0473.⁵ She was born on March 4, 1924 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana.^3,5,6 As of May 26, 1944,her married name was Ambler.⁹ She married Alvin F. Ambler on May 26, 1944 at Indiana.^9,2,4,6 Ardith Elaine Reed died on January 31, 1990 at Huntington, Huntington Co., Indiana, at age 65.^2,5,6

     Drucilla "Silla" Fitzgerald was buried at Lemont Cemetery, Danville, Virginia.⁴ She was born on February 10, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 As of June 22, 1903,her married name was Daniel.² She married Alvis Elridge Daniel on June 22, 1903 at Danville, Virginia.^2,3,4,6,5 Drucilla "Silla" Fitzgerald died on April 25, 1969 at Danville, Virginia, at age 85.⁴ She Funeral services for Mrs. Druscilla Fitzgerald Daniel will be held today at 2 p.m. at Townes Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in Leemont Cemetery. Mrs. Daniel died Friday in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Pittsylvania County, she was born Feb. 10, 1884, a daughter of the late John and Ellen Yates Fitzgerald. She had made her home on Blair Loop Rd. for more than 60 years and was a member of Fairview Methodist Church. She was married to the late Alvis E. Daniel, who died in 1934. Surviving are three children, Ralph L. Daniel of Blair Loop Rd., Eldridge R. Daniel of 602 Westover Drive and Mrs. Raymond Booher, of Baldwin St., one half-sister, Mrs. Flossie Fitzgerald of Danville; eight grandchildren and 15 grandchildren. on April 27, 1969.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 569-22-9528.³ Geraldine Bernice Coulon was born on November 7, 1915 at California.^4,3 As of November 21, 1966,her married name was Harrisburg.¹ She married Edward Edgar Harrisburg, son of Peter Herbert Harrisburg and Elizabeth Ann "Nellie" Iddings, on November 21, 1966 at Orange Co., California.¹ Geraldine Bernice Coulon died on September 6, 1978 at San Diego Co., California, at age 62.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 538-14-2039.⁸ Jack Ray Fuller was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.^2,4 He was born on March 15, 1925 at Renton, King Co., Washington.^8,2,7 He married Beulah Krom on July 14, 1961 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.^9,5 Jack Ray Fuller died on January 9, 2003 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 77.^8,2,6 He Jack R. Fuller, age 77, passed away January 9, 2003. He was born on March 15, 1925 to Verna and Alvin Fuller of Renton, WA. He attended Renton High School, graduating in 1943, lettering in three sports. After high school, he served in the fighting Seabees during WWII. He also served in the Air Force Ready Reserves after the War. Jack and his loving wife Beulah celebrated several years together, along with four children.&pe&Jack was a gentle, loving, easygoing and dedicated family man and a wonderful Papa. Jack retired from Acrowood in 1988, where he worked as a machinist/carpenter. He is survived by his wife Beulah; sister Carol Songer; four children, Vicki, Robert, Kim, and Kevin; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. "You will be greatly missed. We will love you always." Funeral Services will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at Evergreen Funeral Chapel with a refreshment hour to follow in the Evergreen Hospitality Room. Private Entombment will be in the Evergreen Mausoleum. on January 12, 2003.²

     Beulah Krom was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.² She was born on October 7, 1937 at Hannah, Cavalier Co., North Dakota.¹ As of July 14, 1961,her married name was Fuller.¹ She married Jack Ray Fuller, son of Alvin Emmett "Al" Fuller and Verna Mae Iddings, on July 14, 1961 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.^1,3 Beulah Krom died on January 2, 2014 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 76.¹ She Beulah Fuller passed away on January 2, 2014 in Everett, WA. She was born to Walter and Viola Krom in Hannah, North Dakota on October 7, 1937. Beulah graduated from Everett High School. On July 14, 1961 she married Jack Fuller in Everett. She was a wonderful home maker who enjoyed gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Charlotte Campbell; husband, Jack; and brother, Bud Krom. She is survived by her children, Vicki, Robert, Kimberly and Kevin; numerous grandchildren; and sisters, Ruth, Carol and Joyce. on January 22, 2014.¹

     His Social Security Number was 504-12-7203.⁴ Vernon Virgil Romey Vernon V. Romey, 73, a 41-year Wenatchee Valley resident, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at Central Washington Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born on Feb. 17, 1925 to Loy and Cora (Prickett) Romey at Scottsbluff, NE. At an early age, he moved with his family to the Hot Springs area of S. Dakota. He received his schooling in Hot Springs and later married his childhood friend, Eva McClure there on March 24, 1946. He worked in construction and in 1956 the construction on the area dams beckoned them to move to Wenatchee. Vernon worked on many area dams including Chief Joseph and Rocky Reach Dams. He later worked a number of years for Kane Brothers before purchasing a Union 76 Service Station on Wenatchee Avenue. In the mid '70s, he went to work at Finkbeiner Motors where he remained until retiring in 1987. Vernon was a member of Eastmont Presbyterian Church, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #302 and a member of Rock Island Golf and Country Club. His family was a very significant part of his life and he had always included Eva's family as well. He is survived by his wife, Eva, at home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Polli Romey, Crofton, MD, and Gregg and Janet Romey, Wenatchee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlys and Donald Pyke, Puyallup and Cindi and Peter Lolos Jr., Wenatchee; six brothers and sisters, Ralph Romey, Strawberry, AZ, Elva Grisham, Hot Springs, SD, Mildred Marshall, Havelock, NC, Marvel Byrnes, Provo, UT, John Romey, Gardener, MT and Ted Romey, Mesa, AZ; eight grandchildren, Jared, Dustin, Robin and Brent Romey, Wendy and Allyson Pyke, Peter Lolos III and Nickolas Lolos II. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Marc Romey. Commemoration services will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Eastmont Presbyterian Church with the Rev. John Pavelko officiating. Concluding services and entombment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Friday from 9 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Central Washington Hospital Home Health and Hospice or to Eastmont Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.² He was buried at Evergreen Memorial Park, East Wenatchee, Douglas Co., Washington.^2,3 He was born on February 17, 1925 at Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska.^4,2,3 He married Eva E. McClure, daughter of Charles Ralph McClure and Willa R. Gilchrist, on March 24, 1946 at Fall River Co., South Dakota.^1,2,5 Vernon Virgil Romey died on October 21, 1998 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 73.^4,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 504-34-2396.⁸ Theodore Virgil "Ted" McClure was buried at Highland Cemetery, Cascade Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.³ He was born on December 28, 1933 at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota.^8,3,5 He married Beverly Wiese on December 4, 1955.^3,4 Theodore Virgil "Ted" McClure died on April 11, 2001 at Hot Springs, Fall River Co., South Dakota, at age 67.^8,3 He HOT SPRINGS - Theodore V. McClure, 67, Hot Springs, S.D., died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, on his ranch. Visitation will be Friday, April 13, 2001, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rooks, Isburg Chapel, Hot Springs, S.D. Services will begin Saturday, April 14, at 2 p.m. at the Rooks, Isburg Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Hauck officiating. Ted will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery at Cascade, near Hot Springs, S.D. Ted McClure was born December 28, 1933, to Charles Ralph and Willa Rebecca (Gilchrist) McClure in Hot Springs. S.D. He lived and ranched his entire life In the Cascade area. Ted married Beverly Wiese in 1955. They were blessed with three children, Cathy, Ed and Rod. Ted's life was devoted to his family and his love of the land. He spent 30 years with the State Forestry Service protecting the land from fires. Ted is survived by his wife, Beverly, of Hot Springs, S.D; one daughter, Cathy (husband Don) Olstad of Hot Springs, S.D; two sons, Ed (wife Margret) McClure of Hot Springs, S.D., and Rod (wife Nita) McClure of Rapid City. S.D; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Jody and Chad Olstad, PFC Justin and Haley McClure, and Jacob and Cara McClure; four brothers, Leslie (wife Dorothy) McClure, Milliken, Colo., Shirley (wife Enid) McClure, Hot Springs, S.D., Frank (wife Joyce) McClure, Dearborn Heights, Mich., Charles-Jay (wife JoAnn) McClure, Grand Junction, Colo; one sister, Eva Romey, Wenatchee, Wash; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald; one sister, Elma Strackbein; and one brother-in-law, Vernon Romey. on April 13, 2001.³