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     Arlene B. DeVore was buried at Southern Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail, Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona.^2,3 She was born on August 3, 1929 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.^2,4,3 As of December 7, 1944,her married name was Slater.¹ She married Richard Eugene "Dick" Slater, son of Wayne Harrison Slater and Esther Emaline Kahle, on December 7, 1944.^5,1 Arlene B. DeVore died on November 10, 2004 at Sierra Vista, Cochise Co., Arizona, at age 75.^2,4,3 She Arlene B. Slater, the first woman president of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, died Tuesday, Nov. 9 in her home in Sierra Vista, Ariz., following an illness of many years. She was 75. Mrs. Slater presided over the Chamber in 1978 and growth in the area was a factor even then. "Some feel the town is growing too fast, others that its growth is long overdue," she said. "Progress is not a villain, it's how it is handled that is important." The town was facing a $1 million insurance bill for any event held in Elk Grove Regional Park, and Mrs. Slater and her board worked hard to reduce that. She often stated she was most proud of that accomplishment in her term. She and her board also initiated the Chamber Service Award, given annually to a member or couple who have contributed significantly to the Chamber but who are not currently serving as an officer or member of the board of directors. Seven years after her term of office, in 1985, her husband, Dick Slater was elected as president of the Chamber. Mrs. Slater was born Aug. 4, 1929 in Spokane, Wash. where she grew up. She and Dick were married Dec. 7, 1944, and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. She often referred to him as her best friend. The couple came to Elk Grove in the mid 1960s where he took a teaching job, first at McClatchy High School, then at Sacramento City College. Later they opened a real estate company in Elk Grove, Land Mark Realty. In 1971 Mrs. Slater became the owner-manager of Diversified Learning Systems which provided programs to schools in the form of kits in electronics, mathematics and digital electronics. She was active in several volunteer organizations in Elk Grove, including the Western Festival board, Elk Grove Historical Society, Elk Grove Republican Women, Soroptimist International of Elk Grove and Elk Grove Newcomers. The couple retired in the early 1990s and moved to Sierra Vista, however, managed to stay in touch with many Elk Grove friends. "Arlene was a lady in the true sense of the word," said friend Mary Lewis. "She was always gracious and sweet in her dealings with people, and at the same time exercised strong leadership in both business and the organizations she belonged to." Besides her husband, Mrs. Slater is survived by two daughters, Sharon Agee of California and Sally Slater of Sierra Vista; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Lyle DeVore of Green Valley, Ariz. and Vincent DeVore of Yakima, Wash. Services are pending. on November 19, 2004.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 269-36-1445.² Lela Fern Loyer was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.^1,3 She was born on February 16, 1901 at Chatfield, Crawford Co., Ohio.^1,3,2 As of August 23, 1923,her married name was Slater.⁴ She married Alvin Franklin Slater, son of William Harrison "Harry" Slater and Sarah Jane Lyon, on August 23, 1923 at Crawford Co., Ohio.⁴ Lela Fern Loyer died on September 18, 1981 at Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio, at age 80.^1,3,5 She BUCYRUS - Lela F. Slater, 80, of 131 Wallace Ave. died Friday evening in Bucyrus Community Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1901, in Chatfield, she operated Slater's Grocery in Chatfield from 1929 to 1956 and then moved to Bucyrus. She had been a resident of the Belle Hoffman Michael Home for the past two years. She was a member of Good Hope Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle of the church, American Legion Auxiliary 181, the 37th division Auxiliary, the Veterans of World War I Barracks 177, the DAV Auxiliary and the Bucyrus Eastern Star 3. Survivors include a son, Robert of Bucyrus; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Betty) Ricker of Gaffney, S.C; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home by the Rev. John E. Kerr. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. on September 20, 1981.³

     Evelyn M. "Betty" Slater was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 273-20-3739.⁸ She was born on August 19, 1925 at Mansfield, Richland Co., Ohio.^9,8,4,5 As of 1946,her married name was Ricker.² She married Edward Gaylord Ricker on June 23, 1946 at Chatfield, Crawford Co., Ohio.^2,4,5,10,7 Evelyn M. "Betty" Slater died on November 20, 2012 at Texas at age 87.^8,4,5 She Evelyn M. (Betty Slater) Ricker. Spring, TX: Former Bucyrus resident Betty Ricker, 87, of 17803 Hawk Haven Lane, Spring, Texas. 77379 passed away peacefully on November 20, 2012 in Texas. Betty was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Alvin and Lela Slater. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward "Bud" Ricker on May 3, 2007. She was loved and admired by her son, Tom Ricker and wife Angela of Spring, Texas; along with three grandsons, Aaron Ricker and wife Patrice who are currently residing in San Diego, Calf. while serving in the U.S. Navy. A.J. Ricker and wife Lauren who is currently coaching at Western Michigan University of Kalamazoo, Michigan and Evan Ricker and his wife Heather of Troy, Ohio; Betty has one great-grandson, Colton Thomas Ricker who is the son of Aaron and Patrice Ricker. She is also preceded in Death by a son Jerry Ricker; and two brothers, William and Robert Slater. Betty Ricker's Life was fulfilled by: graduating from Chatfield High School in 1943, getting married in Chatfield, Ohio in 1946 and raising two sons while volunteering in numerous school and church activities. In 1970 her husband and her moved to Gaffney, South Carolina, and in 1984 made a final move to Texas, where they attended and participated in various grandchild activities. Betty was 60 year plus Eastern Star member of the Nevada/Bucyrus chapters. Betty and her husband were former members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Bucyrus, Ohio. on December 1, 2012.⁴

     William Franklin Slater was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Avenue, Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio.¹ He died on February 27, 1935 at Crawford Co., Ohio.¹ He was born on February 27, 1935 at Crawford Co., Ohio.¹

     Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3 He was born on September 15, 1853 at Porter Township, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Margaret C. Slater, daughter of James Slater and Sarah Jane Whitehill, circa 1881.^1,2 Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips died on March 13, 1943 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 89.²

     Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,8 She was born on December 3, 1882 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 As of June 20, 1911,her married name was Zilhaver.³ She married Clyde Henry Zilhaver on June 20, 1911 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania; Her obituary has a marriage date of Jun 21, 1911.^3,4 Katherine Pearl "Kate" Phillips died on March 12, 1964 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 81.⁴ She CLARION – Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver, 82, of 51 Fifth Avenue, Clarion, died at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon at the nearby home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. McNutt. A daughter of Franklin and Margaret Slater Phillips, she was born in Clarion, December 3, 1882. She married Clyde H. Zilhaver, June 21, 1911. He preceded her in death, May 11, 1949. She was active in Clarion civic and church circles. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarion, the Clarion County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Clarion Women’s Benefit Association, the Clarion Chapter of the Order of the Easter Star and the Joppa White Shrine of New Bethlehem. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. E. V. (Margaret) McNutt of Clarion, Mrs. Walter (Louise) Smith of Clarion, Mrs. Wayne (Katherine) Shoup of New Brighton and one son, Frank Zilhaver of Clarion. Three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Removal was to the J. Ward Kier Funeral Home in Clarion where friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight and where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. In charge of the services will be the Rev. Howard C. Blanchard of the First Baptist Church of Clarion. Burial will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on March 13, 1964.⁴

     Sarah Edna Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.³ Her Social Security Number was 181-26-4722.⁴ She was born on October 3, 1885 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4 She died on March 29, 1954 at Brookville, Jefferson Co., Pennsylvania, at age 68.³

     Irene Elizabeth Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^4,6,5 She Irene Elizabeth Phillips died at her home in Clarion, Friday afternoon, April 13, 1934 at 4:15, after an illness of several months. She was born in Clarion, the daughter of Frank P. and Margaret Phillips, both of whom survive, and had spent her entire life there. The deceased was a member of the First Baptist church of Clarion and of the Clarion county chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving besides her parents are: two sisters, Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver and Edna Phillips, a brother, John D. [V.] Phillips, six nieces and one nephew, all of Clarion. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist church, Clarion 3:00 o’clock Monday afternoon with the pastor, Rev. C. C. Rich in charge and interment was made in the Clarion cemetery.⁵ She was born on May 19, 1888 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 She died on April 13, 1934 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania, at age 45.^4,5

     John V. Phillips was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,6 His Social Security Number was 205-26-7062.⁸ He was born on December 20, 1892 at Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Erda Mae Crawford on August 15, 1911.^5,9,6 John V. Phillips died on April 18, 1963 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^8,5,6 He John V. Phillips, 70, retired Clarion businessman, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at the Franklin Hospital. He had been residing with his daughter Miss Ruth Phillips at 930 Elk St. Franklin. Mr. Phillips was born in Clarion on Dec. 20, 1892, the son of the late Frank P. and Margaret Slater Phillips. On Aug. 15, 1911, he was married to the former Erda Crawford who preceded him in death on Dec. 31, 1962. For a number of years prior to establishing the Phillips Greenhouses, now identified as Phillips Flowers here, Mr. Phillips was associated in the food market business with his father, where now is operated Gichrings Market. Mr. Phillips spent practically his entire life in Clarion with exception of the years since he has retired when his winters were spent in Florida. He was a member of the Baptist Church of Clarion; served as Clarion borough tax collector and served as a member of Clarion borough council and an honorary member of the Clarion Volunteer Fire Company. Fraternally, Mr. Phillips was a member of the Clarion Lodge of Masons and the Coudersport Consistory of Coudersport. He is survived by these children: Mrs. Howard (Sara) Smith of Mayport RD; Mrs. Herbert L. (Ruth) [Florence] Kifer of Clarion; Miss Ruth Phillips of Franklin and Jack Phillips of Buffalo, N. Y. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Kate P. Zilhaver of Clarion and seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The body is at Goble Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from Goble Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Howard C. Blanchard, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Clarion Cemetery. on April 19, 1963.⁵

     Erda Mae Crawford was buried at Clarion Cemetery, 2nd Avenue, Clarion, Clarion Co., Pennsylvania.^5,3,4 She was born on June 21, 1892 at Washington, Washington Co., Pennsylvania.^3,4 As of August 15, 1911,her married name was Phillips.² She married John V. Phillips, son of Franklin P. "Frank" Phillips and Margaret C. Slater, on August 15, 1911.^2,3,4 Erda Mae Crawford died on December 31, 1962 at Franklin, Venango Co., Pennsylvania, at age 70.^2,3,4 She Erda Crawford Phillips, 70, of Franklin, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday at her home. She was the daughter of Joseph and Henrietta Breniman Crawford, born in Washington June 21, 1892. She was a graduate of the Clarion Normal School. Erda married John V. Phillips August 15, 1911. They established Phillips Greenhouse in Clarion and retired to Florida from that enterprise. Following Erda's ill health, the couple returned to live in Franklin, PA. She was a member of the Clarion Methodist Church, Order of Eastern Star, Joppa Shrine and the DAR. In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters Ruth Phillips, Sara Smith and her husband, Howard, of Mayport and Florence Kifer and her husband, Herbert L., of Clarion; a son, Jack Phillips of Buffalo, N.Y; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Goble Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Interment was in the Clarion Cemetery. on January 2, 1963.³