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     Albert Valentine Thomas was buried at David City Cemetery, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.³ His Social Security Number was 508-26-0994.⁶ He was born on April 27, 1881 at Seward Co., Nebraska.^1,2,6,3,4 He married Florence Pearl Robare, daughter of David Robare and Millie Conner, on October 12, 1909 at Lincoln Co., Nebraska.^1,5 Albert Valentine Thomas died on January 27, 1974 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 92.^6,3,7 He SCOTTSDALE - Services for A. V. Thomas, 92, who came to the Valley in 1959 after retiring as an attorney in David City, Neb., will be at 3 p.m. today in Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School. Burial will be in David City. Mr. Thomas, 3327 N. Civic Center Plaza, died Sunday in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Phoenix, University of Michigan Alumni Association, a Masonic lodge, Royal Arch Masons, Order of Eastern Star and Chamber of Commerce in Nebraska. Born in Seward, Neb., he was graduated from the University of Michigan Law School. Survivors Include his wife, Florence; three sons, Kenneth of Cuba, Ill., Edgar of David City and Donald of Kansas City, Mo; two daughters, Eleanor Mahlin of Columbus, Neb., and Hazel M. Olson of Scottsdale; 13 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. on January 29, 1974.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 506-18-5552.¹¹ Edgar Valentine Thomas was buried at David City Cemetery, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^12,6 He was born on September 30, 1911 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^11,12,4,5,13 He married Ruth L. Trotter on September 4, 1934 at Russell, Lucas Co., Iowa.^4,14 Edgar Valentine Thomas died on December 30, 1985 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska, at age 74.^12,6,13 He THOMAS Edgar V., 74, David City, died Monday, Dec. 30. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon, Jan. 2, from the Congregational Christian Church in David City, with burial in the David City Cemetery. Arrangements by Roberts David City Chapel. on January 9, 1986.⁶

     Ivan David Thomas was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co., Colorado.^4,3 He married Betty Unknown.⁴ Ivan David Thomas was born on March 27, 1917 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,5 He died on March 30, 1964 at Lakewood, Jefferson Co., Colorado, at age 47.^4,3 He Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, April 1, at Lakewood, Colo., Christian Church for Ivan D. Thomas, 47, a native of David City and vice president of Title Guaranty Co. of Denver, who died Monday, March 30, at St. Anthony Hospital of cancer. Officiating were the Rev. Clifford L. Scott and the Rev. Roy Bishop. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. Thomas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Thomas, was born in David City where he graduated from high school. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, and in 1942 received his law degree from the University of Nebraska Following Army service in World War II, he moved to Denver and in 1946 became affiliated with the Title Guaranty Co. In 1955 he was named manager of the firms Lakewood office. He was active in the YMCA, Boy Scouls of America, Rotary-Club, United Fund, March of Dimes, Red Cross, Jefferson County Mental Health Society, and the Jefferson County Board of Realtors. Also he was treasurer of the Jefferson County Democratic party; chairman of the County Planning and Zoning Commission; treasurer of the East Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; vice president of industries for Jefferson county; a director of the Jeffro Knife and Fork Club; a member of the Rolling Hills Country Club, El Jebel Temple of the Shrine, Scottish Rite Mason, and an elder and board member of the Lakewood Christian Church. Mr. Thomas was a former president of the Denver Exchange Club and past governor of the Exchange Club of Colorado. In 1960 he was awarded the distinguished service award of the East Jefferson Chamber of Commerce. Surviving him are his wife, Betty; two daughters, Sally Ann and Jean; one son, David; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Thomas of Phoenix, Ariz., two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Mahlin of Columbus and Mrs. Hazel Olson of Glendale, Ariz., and three brothers, Donald of Kansas City, Mo., Edgar of David City, and K. C. of Canton, Ill. on April 23, 1964.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 505-03-8502.¹⁰ Kenneth Charles Thomas was born on February 10, 1919 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^10,3,5,6 He died on September 4, 1992 at Saint Lucie Co., Florida, at age 73.^10,3,6

     His Social Security Number was 506-24-4200.² Donald Jerome Thomas and Marilyn L. McKern were divorced.⁹ Donald Jerome Thomas was born on February 20, 1929 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^2,3,10,4 He married Marilyn L. McKern on October 15, 1949 at Jackson Co., Missouri.⁴ Donald Jerome Thomas died on August 31, 1998 at Missouri at age 69.^2,10

     Eleanor Pearl Thomas was buried at Columbus Cemetery, Columbus, Platte Co., Nebraska.⁷ She was born on August 5, 1914 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,7 As of January 30, 1935,her married name was Mahlin.⁸ She married Norval George Mahlin on January 30, 1935 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska; Eleanor's obituary has a marriage date of Jan 29, 1935.^1,3 As of February 6, 1976,her married name was Krumland.⁹ Eleanor Pearl Thomas married Willis Walter Krumland on February 6, 1976 at Clark Co., Nevada.^9,3,10 As of May 11, 2000,her married name was Baker.⁹ Eleanor Pearl Thomas married Ray Merle Baker on May 11, 2000 at Clark Co., Nevada.^9,7,3,11 Eleanor Pearl Thomas died on June 23, 2014 at Columbus, Platte Co., Nebraska, at age 99.^3,7 She Eleanor Pearl Baker passed away peacefully in Columbus on June 23, 2014, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 02, 2014 at Federated Church in Columbus, with Reverend Dr. Annika Lister Stroope officiating. Visitation: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 01, 2014 at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation continues Wednesday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at Columbus Cemetery. Eleanor was born in David City to Albert and Florence (Robare) Thomas on August 5, 1914, where she spent her childhood and attended school in David City, where she graduated in 1932. She then worked for her father in his law firm in David City. Eleanor married Norval Mahlin on January 29, 1935 and farmed in the Rising City area until 1945 when they moved to Columbus. Eleanor worked at the Columbus Hospital and later for Dr. R.C. Anderson until retiring. She then worked part time as a receptionist at the Platte County Court House. Eleanor joined the Eastern Star in David City on April 28, 1933 when she was 18 years old. She was a member for 81 years of the Alma Chapter #20 of the Eastern Star in David City. She was awarded for being the longest member of that Chapter. Eleanor was a member of the David City Alumni. She also was a member for the past 31 years of the Columbus Auxiliary to the V.F.W., as well as the Eagles Auxiliary for 25 years. Eleanor was married to Willie Krumland on February 6, 1976. Eleanor enjoyed her retirement and traveling to the Virgin Islands and Hawaii, as well as the western parts of the US. She was united in marriage to Ray Baker on May 11th, 2000 in Las Vegas on one of their many trips in the western part of the US. Eleanor is survived by her husband Ray Baker of Columbus; children: Ginger Zabka of Santee, Calif; Nancy (Herbert) Schultz of Columbus; Melvin (Susan) Mahlin of Columbus; Onno J. (Joyce) Mahlin, Idaho Falls, Idaho; fifteen grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Norval Mahlin and Willie Krumland; parents; brothers, Edgar, Jack, Ivan, and Don; one sister, Hazel Olson; and one grandson. on June 26, 2014.³

     Norval George Mahlin was buried at David City Cemetery, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 507-16-4430.⁶ He was born on November 29, 1911 at Rising City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,6 He married Eleanor Pearl Thomas, daughter of Albert Valentine Thomas and Florence Pearl Robare, on January 30, 1935 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska; Eleanor's obituary has a marriage date of Jan 29, 1935.^1,7 Norval George Mahlin died on December 24, 1978 at Columbus, Platte Co., Nebraska, at age 67.³ He MAHLIN – Norval G. Mahlin, 67, of 1865 42nd Avenue, died unexpectedly Saturday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in McKown Chapel, Rev. John H. Mikkelsen officiating. There will be 3:15 p.m. graveside services at David City Cemetery. He was born Nov. 29, 1911, at Rising City, son of Harry G. and Bertha Wheeler Mahlin. He was a Rising City High School graduate and attended University of Nebraska. He was married to Eleanor P. Thomas Jan. 30, 1935, at Omaha, and they lived on a farm near Garrison 13 years before moving to Columbus in 1945 where he operated a drill press for Soil Movers Mfg. Co. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are daughters Mrs. Joe (Ginger) Zabka of Santee, Calif., and Mrs. Herbert G. (Nancy) Schultz of Columbus; sons Melvin of Columbus and Onno of San Diego Calif; 15 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a brother Kenneth of Beatrice. He was preceded by parents; two brothers. on December 26, 1978.³

     Her Social Security Number was 506-16-0619.³ Hazel Marie Thomas was born on July 24, 1922 at David City, Butler Co., Nebraska.^3,5 As of January 28, 1943,her married name was Olson.⁴ She married Robert Eugene Olson on January 28, 1943 at Washington, D.C..⁴ Hazel Marie Thomas died on May 15, 1991 at Arizona at age 68.³

     His Social Security Number was 505-32-6289.⁵ Willis Walter Krumland was buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, Columbus, Platte Co., Nebraska.^3,6 He was born on July 13, 1922 at Platte Co., Nebraska.^6,3,4,7 He married Eleanor Pearl Thomas, daughter of Albert Valentine Thomas and Florence Pearl Robare, on February 6, 1976 at Clark Co., Nevada.^1,2,6 Willis Walter Krumland died on October 9, 1978 at Columbus, Platte Co., Nebraska, at age 56.^6,3,7 He KRUMLAND - Willis Walter Krumland, Gerrard Courts, Columbus, died unexpectedly Monday night. He was 56. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. M.W. Goldhammer officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. Visiting hours are after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home until noon Thursday and from 1 p.m. until the hour of services at the church Thursday. He was born July 13, 1922 in Platte County to William and Louise (Seefeld) Krumland and graduated from Columbus (Kramer) High School. He was married to Eleanor P. Mahlin on February 6, 1976 and lived in Columbus. He was a retired automobile salesman and was president of Columbus Farm and Storage Company. He served in World War II. A life member of VFW, he served as Past Commander of American Legion, past member of Columbus Fire Department, Fraternal Order of Eagles, past member of city council, Columbus. He belonged to the International Lutheran Laymen's league. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; children by previous marriage, sons, Gary E. Columbus, Thomas W. Englewood Colo; daughter, Mrs. Richard (Donna) Williams, Glendora, Calif; brothers, Elton W., Harlan L., Columbus; sisters Mrs. Oscar (Leola) Mueller, Columbus, Mrs. Kenneth (Frances) Graff, Blyth [sic], Calif; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren, Ginger Zabka, Santee, Calif., Nancy Schultz, Mel Mahlin, Col., Onno Mahlein, US Navy; 15 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. on October 11, 1978.⁶

     Cecilia Odessa Jones Visitation for Cecilia (Jones) Spencer, 93, will be from noon to 8 p.m. today at Thornhill Valley Funeral Home. Service is planned for 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Private graveside service will be at Pines Cemeteiy. A 26-year Spokane resident, Mrs. Spencer died Sunday. She was bom in Concordia, Kan. She worked as a beautician and a legal secretaiy in Hastings, Neb., and then as a office manager for Greeley (Colo.) Maytag. Mrs. Spencer was a member of Opportunity Christian Church and had served as president of the Credit Womens Association. Her husband, Vernon Spence, died in 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Mason and Karen Rogers; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.² Her Social Security Number was 522-46-2635.³ She was buried at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Road, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^4,2 She was born on December 30, 1906 at Concordia, Cloud Co., Kansas.^3,2 As of circa 1923,her married name was Robare.⁵ She married Paul Eller Robare, son of David Robare and Millie Conner, circa 1923.⁵ Cecilia Odessa Jones and Paul Eller Robare were divorced before March, 1934.⁶ Cecilia Odessa Jones died on February 27, 2000 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, at age 93.^3,2

     Her Social Security Number was 543-07-0857.² Ruth M. Wilson was born on February 5, 1919 at Oregon.^2,3 As of December 22, 1937,her married name was Robare.¹ She married Wayne A. "Barney" Robare, son of Lester Cleveland Robare and Fern Estelle Darnall, on December 22, 1937 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon.¹ Ruth M. Wilson died on November 17, 2006 at Corvallis, Benton Co., Oregon, at age 87.^2,4

     Donald James DeMars was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 544-42-0296.³ He was born on August 11, 1944 at Westhope, Bottineau Co., North Dakota.^3,2 He married Jeanine Marie Robare, daughter of Wayne A. "Barney" Robare and Ruth M. Wilson, in 1966.^1,2 Donald James DeMars died on March 22, 2001 at Oregon at age 56.^3,2 He A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2001, in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Albany for Donald James DeMars, who died March 22 at age 56. Mr. DeMars was born Aug. 11, 1944, in Westhope, N.D. He was raised in Albany and earned a master's degree in forestry from Oregon State University. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Portland until being transferred to Juneau, Alaska. He retired in May and later moved to Corvallis. In 1966, he married Jeanine Marie Robare. Survivors include his wife; son, David; daughter, Angela Kemp; mother, Gladys L. Wendling; brothers, Gary and Erwin; sisters, Vera Shoberg and Marilyn Beverly; and two grandchildren. Interment in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Lebanon. Remembrances to Benton Hospice Service. Arrangements by DeMoss-Durdan Garden Chapel in Corvallis. on March 26, 2001.²

     Her Social Security Number was 349-24-3448.² JoAnn Davis was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Rt. 150, Oakwood Township, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,3 She was born on May 28, 1930 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^1,2,3 As of January 27, 1952,her married name was Seymour.¹ She married Hubert K. Seymour, son of Ernest Dick Seymour and Grace Meade, on January 27, 1952 at Oakwood, Vermilion Co., Illinois.¹ JoAnn Davis died on January 18, 2006 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois, at age 75.^1,2,3 She JoAnn Seymour, 75, of Danville, passed away at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at her residence. JoAnn was born on May 28, 1930, in Danville, the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude (Andrews) Davis. She married Hubert K. Seymour in Oakwood on Jan. 27, 1952. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1994. She is survived by: two daughters, Connie Uecker of Charleston, S.C., and Susan (Stu) Meacham of Champaign; one son, Richard (Marsha) Seymour of Cary, N.C; eight grandchildren, Jessica Uecker of St. Louis, Mo., Derick Uecker of Eden Prairie, Minn., Ashley Meacham of Gainesville, Fla., Trent and Chantal Meacham of Champaign, Kayla, Tyler and Kamryn Seymour of Cary, N.C; one great-grandson, Noah Uecker of Eden Prairie, Minn; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Dalbey of Oakwood and Idabelle Condon of Minneolo, Fla; and one brother-in-law, Kenneth Seymour of Clermont, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one grandson, Andrew Seymour Meacham. JoAnn attended Oakwood Schools and the University of Illinois where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She lived in Oakwood for many years and was an active member of the Oakwood United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday school teacher, pianist and choir member. She was involved in numerous organizations and was instrumental in chartering the first kindergarten at Oakwood Grade School. After moving to Danville in 1977, JoAnn became a member of St. James United Methodist Church, where she joined the choir and belonged to the United Methodist Women. She was also active in the Danville Women's Club. JoAnn spent most of her life as a homemaker, but she had worked at both the Oakwood State Bank and Lake Shores National Bank in Danville. She had enjoyed both golf and bridge in her earlier years, and most recently, she loved spending time with her family and watching Illini basketball. She felt she had been truly blessed in life with wonderful parents, a loving husband of 42 years and loving children. A celebration of the life of JoAnn Seymour will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, at St. James United Methodist Church in Danville, with Rev. Tiffany Black officiating. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. James United Methodist Church in Danville to help in assisting the disabled and seniors at the church. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. on January 22, 2006.¹