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     William Alven McMurren was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1051 Willowcreek Road, Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.³ His Social Security Number was 527-05-0945.⁸ He married Marie Unknown.⁵ William Alven McMurren was born on January 15, 1912 at Ashurst, Graham Co., Arizona.^9,3,6,8,10 He married Bertha Celeste Striplin on October 7, 1929 at Clemenceau, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ William Alven McMurren married Vera Derall Smithee on August 6, 1937 at Safford, Graham Co., Arizona.⁴ William Alven McMurren and Bertha Celeste Striplin were divorced before April 9, 1940.¹¹ William Alven McMurren died on August 7, 1983 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 71.^3,5,10 He CONGRESS - William A. McMurren, 71, who had been miner, died Aug. 7, 1983 at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Prescott. Mr. McMurren, of Congress, was born in Fort Apache. He served in the Navy in World War II and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Marie; daughter, Betty Cavalier; stepdaughter, Sheila Wiman; son, Bill; stepson, Kenneth Gavin; six sisters; 14 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. on August 10, 1983.⁵

     Elizabeth Susan Grace "Susie" McMurren was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.⁵ She was born on December 30, 1913 at Fort Thomas, Graham Co., Arizona.³ As of April 12, 1931,her married name was Jacobs.⁴ She married Aubrey Evans Jacobs Sr. on April 12, 1931 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.⁴ Elizabeth Susan Grace "Susie" McMurren died on November 8, 1991 at Arizona at age 77.

     Her married name was Maennche. Her Social Security Number was 572-26-9112.⁴ Nina Naomi McMurren married Charles John Maennche.⁵ Nina Naomi McMurren was born on May 23, 1917 at Arizona.^1,4 As of February 19, 1934,her married name was Pipes.² She married Thomas Wesley Pipes Jr. on February 19, 1934 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² Nina Naomi McMurren died on March 15, 2007 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 89.⁴

     John Ellsworth McMurren was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Yavapai Co., Arizona.³ He was born on January 10, 1929 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^2,3 He died on August 20, 1937 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, at age 8.³

     Napoléon "Nap" Boyer was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.⁵ His Social Security Number was 526-09-8474.^9,8 He was born on February 28, 1876 at St. Jérôme, Terrebonne, Québec, Canada.^10,9,8 He married Charlotte Frances McMurren, daughter of John Henderson McMurren and Unknown Elliott, on November 16, 1905 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona Territory.^1,2,3,6,7 Napoléon "Nap" Boyer died on October 30, 1940 at Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 64.^2,9,8

     His Social Security Number was 526-09-8053.⁹ Alfred Paul Boyer was buried at Calvary Memorial Park, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹⁰ He was born on May 12, 1910 at Clifton, Graham Co., Arizona Territory.^2,9,4 He married Olive Estelle "Stella" West on August 1, 1940.^1,3 Alfred Paul Boyer died on July 25, 1963 at Arizona at age 53.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 526-18-5538.⁴ Olive Estelle "Stella" West was buried at Calvary Memorial Park, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.³ She was born on September 24, 1920 at Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona.^2,4 As of August 1, 1940,her married name was Boyer.² She married Alfred Paul Boyer, son of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren, on August 1, 1940.^1,2 Olive Estelle "Stella" West died on May 10, 2004 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 83.^2,4 She Sept. 24, 1920 - May 10, 2004. Stella O. Boyer passed away at Hacienda Rehabilitation and Care Center in Sierra Vista, Ariz., with family at her side. She was born in Bisbee, Ariz., to Lee and Laura West and raised on a ranch on Davis Road with her sisters, Thelma (Higgins/O'Connell), Opal (Comolli), and brother, Sonny West. Stella attended grammar school at Frontier, Ariz., and married Alfred Paul Boyer of Douglas, Ariz., on Aug. 1, 1940. They lived in Douglas until 1961, when they moved to Cottonwood, Ariz., to be closer to Alfred's Uncle Jack and Jessie Boyer. After her husband Alfred died, Stella moved to Sierra Vista in 1965 and worked for Horizon Moving and Storage for many years. Stella was a trained arson investigator in the Huachuca City area and was instrumental in starting the Whetstone Fire Department. She also was the driving force in establishing the electoral voting board in Whetstone to provide local voters an option other than Tombstone. Stella retired and moved to Tucson and resided there until her move back to Sierra Vista in 2002 to be with her remaining family. She is survived by her niece, Cathy Rockwell (Dave); great-niece, Dela DeSplinter (Damon); great-nephew, Clayton Lasher, all of Sierra Vista; nephew, Art Comolli (Carol) of Tucson; and brother-in-law, Walter Boyer of Bisbee. Stella and Alfred loved to fish and although they had no children of their own, they would often take other family members on their many outings and fishing trips. She loved to cook and sew and also created many beautiful ceramic pieces. While the staff at Hacienda was always wonderful in their care for Stella, her "angel" Marilyn, whom Stella called "mom," was always there and was very special to both Stella and her family. A memorial service will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church, 2053 E. Choctaw, in Sierra Vista, on Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Virginia Carr-Studer presiding. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jensen's Sierra Vista Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations in Stella's name for the Faith Presbyterian Church Nursing Home Ministry. on May 26, 2004.²

     Eugene Wilford/Wilfred Boyer was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.² He married Gladys Louise Brewer.⁵ Eugene Wilford/Wilfred Boyer was born on January 11, 1912 at Clifton, Greenlee Co., Arizona.^1,2,3 He died on February 24, 1950 at Klamath Co., Oregon, at age 38.^5,4

     Gladys Louise Brewer was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Yavapai Co., Arizona.² Her Social Security Number was 543-36-1501.³ Her married name was Boyer.⁴ She married Eugene Wilford/Wilfred Boyer, son of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren.⁴ Gladys Louise Brewer was born on June 10, 1907 at Arizona.^3,1 She died on May 13, 1996 at Ventura Co., California, at age 88.^3,1

     Joseph Agusti "August" "Joe" Boyer was buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, 1370 El Camino Real, Colma, San Mateo Co., California.² He was born on May 22, 1916 at Palatka, Putnam Co., Florida.^3,4,8 He married Dorothy M. Cooney on September 9, 1939 at Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona.^5,6 Joseph Agusti "August" "Joe" Boyer died on January 13, 1971 at San Francisco Co., California, at age 54.^5,4

     Georgean Elizabeth Boyer was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 527-28-9224.¹ She was born on December 11, 1927 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^2,5,1 As of May 16, 1950,her married name was Lupfer.⁶ She married Allen Ray Lupfer on May 16, 1950 at Lordsburg, Hildago Co., New Mexico.^5,6,7 Georgean Elizabeth Boyer died on September 29, 1993 at Arizona at age 65.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 527-20-5388.⁶ James Douglas Boyer was born on November 14, 1922 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,6,2,3 He died on August 11, 2004 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 81.⁶

     Her married name was Thomas.² Josephine Rose Boyer married Luther Thomas.^2,4 Josephine Rose Boyer was born on December 24, 1931 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,5 She died on January 19, 2009 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 77.⁵

     Lou Napoleon Boyer was born on July 25, 1906 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹

     Unnamed Boyer died on May 5, 1907 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹ He was born on May 5, 1907 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹

     Alton Lewis Boyer was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.³ He was born on August 13, 1918 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona; The death certificate has a birth date of Sep 21, 1918.^2,1 He died on May 24, 1919 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹

     His Social Security Number was 717-14-1593.⁷ Walter Edward Boyer was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona.² He was born on August 14, 1920 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona; His draft card has a birth year of 1918.^5,7,2,3,4 He married Daline Hogan on December 20, 1952 at Bisbee, Cochise Co., Arizona.^8,9 Walter Edward Boyer died on May 6, 2005 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 84.^7,2,3 He Aug. 14, 1920 - May 6, 2005. Walter Edward Boyer passed away at the Veteran's Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 6, 2005. He was 84 years old. Mr. Boyer was born in Douglas, Ariz., on Aug. 14, 1920, to Napoleon and Charlotte Frances Boyer. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Richard) Wimmer of Mesa, Ariz., as well as two sisters and their husbands, Dorothy (Norman) Wilson of Safford, Ariz., and Josephine (Luther) Thomas of Tucson, Ariz. Also surviving him are his faithful companions Bebe (dog) and Spanky (bird). Mr. Boyer worked for the CCC and Southern Pacific Railroad prior to joining the U.S. Army in 1944 and served until 1945. He was a World War II veteran. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart and numerous other medals. Mr. Boyer made his home in Bisbee, Ariz., from the late 1950s until the time of his passing. He was employed by Phelps Dodge Corp. until his retirement. He was an active member of the Senior Center as well as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He loved to fish and play poker. Our families wish to express our sincere gratitude to Audrey Haubert, his dear friend who helped him so much during his final days. At Mr. Boyer's request there will be no services. He wished to be cremated. Bisbee Funeral Home is assisting the family.
on May 19, 2005.³

     Lorraine Grace Boyer was buried at Parker Cemetery, Parker, Douglas Co., Colorado.⁴ She was born on June 30, 1908 at Arizona Territory.^1,4 As of March 20, 1926,her married name was Swain.³ She married Ray Edward Swain on March 20, 1926 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.^2,3 Lorraine Grace Boyer died on November 23, 1993 at Denver Co., Colorado, at age 85.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 526-42-9888.⁵ Louise Charlotte Boyer was born on February 1, 1914 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.⁵ As of February 28, 1931,her married name was Lee.⁴ She married Melvin Meredith/Medrith Lee on February 28, 1931 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^3,4 Louise Charlotte Boyer died on June 22, 1999 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 85.^5,6 She Louise C. Lee, 85, of Mesa, a homemaker, died June 22, 1999. She was born in Tallahassee, Fla. Survivors include her daughters, Louise and Shella; son, Hubert; stepson, Melvin; sisters, Dorothy and Josephine; brothers, Douglas and Walter; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are pending. on June 26, 1999.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 526-09-8210.⁴ Ray Edward Swain was born on February 9, 1906 at Oklahoma.^2,4 He married Lorraine Grace Boyer, daughter of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren, on March 20, 1926 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona.^1,3 Ray Edward Swain died in May, 1986 at age 80.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 519-22-4742.² Her married name was Gilchrist. Leona Lorraine Swain married Marvin Charles Gilchrist.⁵ Leona Lorraine Swain was born on December 12, 1926 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,2 She died on April 17, 2003 at Parker, Douglas Co., Colorado, at age 76.² She Leona "TINK" Gilchrist of Parker. Wife of Mike Gilchrist; mother of Becky (Dan) Nimrod, Englewood, CO, Ted (Cheryl) Gilchrist, Kiowa, CO and Scott (Janet) Gilchrist, Elizabeth, CO. Also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Service, Saturday, 11 a.m., St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 19580 E. Pilgrims Place, Parker, CO. on April 23, 2003.⁶

     Melvin Meredith/Medrith Lee was born on July 24, 1906 at White Oaks, Lincoln Co., New Mexico.^1,3 He married Louise Charlotte Boyer, daughter of Napoléon "Nap" Boyer and Charlotte Frances McMurren, on February 28, 1931 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.^1,2 Melvin Meredith/Medrith Lee died on June 5, 1995 at Arizona at age 88.

     Hubert Morris Lee was born on September 16, 1933 at Douglas, Cochise Co., Arizona.¹ He died on October 10, 2018 at New Mexico at age 85.⁴