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     Her Social Security Number was 214-24-7720.³ Her married name was Surface.¹ Della Blanche Ward married Wayne Curtley Surface, son of Ohlen Camden "Skip" Surface and Luella Williams.¹ Della Blanche Ward was born on May 21, 1919 at Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.^3,2 She died on April 12, 1995 at Pennsylvania at age 75.³

     Larry Van Surface was buried at Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Nicholas Co., West Virginia.² He was born in 1936 at West Virginia.² He died in 1948.²

     William Ralph "Bill" Whitham was buried at Birch Hill Cemetery, 100 City LIghts Boulevard, Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.⁸ He and Jung Yul "Judy" Yun were divorced.⁸ William Ralph "Bill" Whitham married Betsy Rose Unknown.^1,8 William Ralph "Bill" Whitham was born on January 21, 1935 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.^4,8 He married Jung Yul "Judy" Yun on August 10, 1956 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.⁹ William Ralph "Bill" Whitham married Lucrecia "Luz" Maturan on December 27, 1983 at Manila, Philippines.¹⁰ William Ralph "Bill" Whitham died on March 25, 2015 at Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, at age 80.⁸ He William Ralph Whitham, 80, of Fairbanks, died March 25, 2015. He was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Big Timber, Montana. William lived in Alaska for 36 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea. William was an automotive mechanic and welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He was the oldest child and grew up on a farm in Montana. William was an organized and punctual man. "He will be missed, but always remembered in our hearts." He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Betsy Rose Whitham, of Fairbanks; sons Joseph, Daniel, Stanley and Levi Whitham, all of Fairbanks; daughters Joanne Whitham, of Fairbanks, and Linda (Tony) Whatley, of Seattle; brother David (Mary) Whitham, of Colorado; sisters Ruth (Marlyn), of Big Timber, Montana, and Mary (Harold), of Ohio; and grandchildren Jessie, Jenny, Lauren and Julia. The burial will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Birch Hill Cemetery. on June 12, 2015.⁸

     Jung Yul "Judy" Yun and William Ralph "Bill" Whitham were divorced.² Jung Yul "Judy" Yun was born on December 13, 1931 at Seoul, South Korea.³ As of August 10, 1956,her married name was Whitham.³ She married William Ralph "Bill" Whitham, son of Stanley Andrew Whitham and Sylvia Violet Hartline, on August 10, 1956 at Big Timber, Sweet Grass Co., Montana.³ Jung Yul "Judy" Yun died on December 20, 2008 at Alaska at age 77.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 517-70-7565.³ Quinn Ralph Whitham was born on March 19, 1957 at Seoul, Korea.^1,2,3 He married Diana Lynn Ellsworth on February 13, 1982 at Lincoln Co., Montana.² Quinn Ralph Whitham and Diana Lynn Ellsworth were divorced on April 25, 1983 at Benton Co., Washington.⁴ Quinn Ralph Whitham died on November 23, 2003 at Big Lake, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, at age 46.^1,3 He Wasilla resident Quinn Whitham, 46, died Nov. 23, 2003, in Big Lake. A memorial service was held Saturday at Valley Funeral Home, 151 E. Herning Ave., Wasilla. Sid Glascock officiated. Mr. Whitham was born March 19, 1957, in Korea. He spent his boyhood in the beauty of northwestern Montana, trout fishing, hiking, camping and enjoying the great outdoors. He graduated from Libby High School in Libby, Mont. Mr. Whitham moved to Alaska in 1992. He was a welder and a member of the Ironworkers Union. Mr. Whitham enjoyed fishing, riding snowmobiles, cooking up delicious meals for friends and admiring the view of the snow-covered mountain ranges beyond Big Lake. His family wrote: "Quinn was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Quinn never knew a stranger and easily made friends wherever he traveled. He delighted in the company of a close group of lifelong friends who, along with his family, will find it terribly difficult to fill the enormous void that now exists. Quinn enjoyed the companionship of many animals during his life, especially his dogs, Bo and Brittany. He was dearly loved, and his spirit will remain in our hearts forever." His brother, Glenn Whitham, preceded him in death. Mr. Whitham is survived by his mother and her husband, Jung and Joe Trontvet of Anchorage; sister and family, Linda, Tony, Lauren and Julia Whatley of Seattle; his brother's children, Jesse and Jenny Whitham of Seattle; and his father, William Whitham of Fairbanks. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society, P.O. Box 240587, Anchorage 99524. Arrangements are with Valley Funeral Home & Crematory in Wasilla.

on December 15, 2003.¹

     His Social Security Number was 516-88-1044.⁷ Glenn Andrew Whitham was born on May 28, 1960 at Columbus, Stillwater Co., Montana.^7,2,3,4 He married Judy K. Ellsworth on November 22, 1980 at Cowlitz, Lewis Co., Washington.⁵ Glenn Andrew Whitham and Judy K. Ellsworth were divorced on October 9, 1997 at King Co., Washington.⁶ Glenn Andrew Whitham died on September 22, 2002 at King Co., Washington, at age 42.^7,2,8 He Glenn Andrew Whitham - Glenn's life suddenly ended on September 22 without a chance for good-byes, yet comfort can come from the fact that Glenn never concealed the great love and concern he held for those in his life. He was also aware of how much he was loved and cherished by those around him. He was born May 28, 1960 in Columbus, Montana and spent his boyhood in the beauty of northwestern Montana trout fishing, hiking, camping and enjoying the great outdoors. He moved to the northwest to pursue his education and proudly earned his Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Summa Cum Laude) from Pacific Luthern University and his Master of Public Administration (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Washington. His career began with Ernst & Young in Seattle followed by three years of service at the City of Bellevue. Beginning January 1994 until his death, he held a variety of budgeting and strategic planning positions for the City of Seattle. Glenn is survived by his two cherished children, Jesse and Jenny, both of Seattle. He is also survived by mother, Jung, of Anchorage; father, William, of Fairbanks; brother, Quinn, of Anchorage; sister, brother-in-law and nieces, Linda, Tony, Lauren and Julia Whatley, all of Seattle; fiancée, Edna Shim of Kent; grandmother, Sylvia Whitham of Big Timber, Montana and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Glenn learned at an early age to "look for the best in people" and lived his life promoting harmony and placing others before himself. His positive spirit spilled out into the lives of all those around him. In addition to dedicating his time to his children and nieces, Glenn was a loyal Mariners and Husky football fan! Beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend - you shall live in our hearts and memories forever! Memorial Services will be held Monday, September 30th at 1:30 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church, 4540 Fifteenth Avenue N.E., Seattle. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Whitham Children Scholarship Fund, c/o Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union Account #83584, P.O. Box 780, Seattle, WA. 98111-0780. on September 27, 2002.²