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     Richard Henry McKern was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁶ He was born on April 22, 1908 at Myrtle, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ He married Inez Huber on May 31, 1938 at Pomeroy, Garfield Co., Washington.⁸ Richard Henry McKern died on July 24, 1952 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 44.^5,7 He Mount Vernon Man Commits Suicide. Richard McKern, 42, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at 6:02 o'clock Thursday morning at his ranch home near Mount Vernon, according to investigating officers, Sheriff Robert W. Damon and Coroner J. Carl Driskell. The Mount Vernon rancher took his own life with a single shot from an old 12-gauge single barrel shotgun. The act was committed on the back porch of the home a few minutes after he had awakened and dressed preparatory to doing the morning ranch duties. Officers state that he left no note. McKern, who was prominent resident in the Mount Vernon community, was a member of the school board of district No. 6. He is survived by his widow, Inez, four small daughters and other relatives. on July 25, 1952.⁵

     Gladys Marie McKern was buried at Cypress View Mausoleum and Crematory, 3653 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.⁵ She was born in 1896 at Idaho.^5,2 As of April 6, 1927,her married name was Beck.³ She married Fred Wilson Beck on April 6, 1927 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.³ Gladys Marie McKern died on August 18, 1928 at San Diego Co., California.⁶

     Vida Mae McKern was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 536-46-0519.⁶ She was born on December 7, 1897 at Juliaetta, Latah Co., Idaho.^2,6 As of June 10, 1927,her married name was Scea.⁷ She married Paul Waldie Scea on June 10, 1927 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.⁷ Vida Mae McKern died on February 10, 1977 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 79.^6,8

     His Social Security Number was 554-01-4734.³ Fred Wilson Beck was born on November 8, 1891 at Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.^2,3,4 He married Gladys Marie McKern, daughter of George Wilbur McKern and Nellie Mae Aldrich, on April 6, 1927 at Berkeley, Alameda Co., California.¹ Fred Wilson Beck died on May 7, 1953 at San Diego Co., California, at age 61.⁴

     Paul Waldie Scea was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.⁴ His Social Security Number was 532-07-2609.⁵ He was born on March 6, 1897 at LaMoure, LaMoure Co., North Dakota.^1,5,3 He married Vida Mae McKern, daughter of George Wilbur McKern and Nellie Mae Aldrich, on June 10, 1927 at San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California.¹ Paul Waldie Scea died on November 3, 1994 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 97.^1,5,2 He WENATCHEE - Paul W. Scea, 97, a longtime Wenatchee-area resident and businessman, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994, in Colonial Vista Convalescent Center. He was born March 6, 1897, to Lewis S. and Anna (Waldie) Scea at LaMoure, N.D. The family moved to Milton, Ore., in 1910, and he graduated from Milton High School in 1915. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1921 with a degree in economics. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Mr. Scea entered the fruit business in 1921 in Milton-Freewater, Ore., with H.S. Denison and Company. He opened a branch office for the company in Wenatchee in 1924 and served as president and manager until his retirement in 1981. He was president of the Chelan Apple Company until the company was sold in 1980. He married Vida McKern in 1927 at San Francisco, Calif. They made their home in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. Mr. Scea was active in many community organizations. He provided longtime leadership in the Boy Scouts and Deaconess Hospital. He was past president of the Wenatchee Rotary Club and the Wenatchee Golf and Country Club. He was a life member of the YMCA, American Legion Post No. 10, Riverside Masonic Lodge No. 112, Masonic York Rite Bodies and El Katif Shrine. He was an active member of Wenatchee First United Methodist Church. He was director of Columbia Federal Savings Bank from 1941 to 1985 and served on boards of the Washington State Apple Commission and Northwest Horticultural Council. He was president of the International Apple Association from 1941 to 1942. He was named Boy Scout Distinguished Citizen in 1981, Outstanding Apple Citizen in 1987 and Outstanding Friend of Wenatchee Valley College in 1988-89. He is survived by a son, Robert M. of Wenatchee; and two grandsons, Paul E. Scea of Morgantown, W.Va., and Gregory R. Scea of Gig Harbor. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1977, a brother and two sisters. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee. on November 6, 1994.¹

     Robert McKern "Bob" Scea was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.³ He was born on November 27, 1935 at Seattle, King Co., Washington.³ He married Linda Emmons on September 7, 1957 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.² Robert McKern "Bob" Scea died on August 6, 2016 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 80.³

     Inez Huber was born circa 1913 at Oregon.² As of May 31, 1938,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Richard Henry McKern, son of George Wilbur McKern and Nellie Mae Aldrich, on May 31, 1938 at Pomeroy, Garfield Co., Washington.¹

     Linda Emmons was buried at Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.² She Linda E. Scea, 61, a longtime Wenatchee resident, passed away on Monday morning, May 4, 1998, at Central Washington Hospital. She was born on Sept. 5, 1936, at Everett, to John C. and Helen (Swanson) Emmons. She moved with her family to Wenatchee when she was 4 years old. She was raised and schooled in Wenatchee, attending Columbia Elementary, H.B. Ellison Junior High and Wenatchee High School, graduating in 1954. She continued her education at the University of Washington. On Sept. 7, 1957, she was married to Robert "Bob" Scea in Wenatchee. They made their home together in Seattle while they were finishing their educations. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in education in 1958. They returned to Wenatchee, where she became a homemaker and they have since made their home. Linda was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, the Junior Wenatchee Hospital Guild, the Wenatchee Hospital Guild and the Wenatchee Womens Club. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Scea, Wenatchee; her father, John C. "Jack" Emmons, East Wenatchee; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul E. and his wife Virginia of Morgantown, W.Va., and Gregory R. and his wife Anne of Gig Harbor. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee. She was born on September 5, 1936 at Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.¹ As of September 7, 1957,her married name was Scea.¹ She married Robert McKern "Bob" Scea, son of Paul Waldie Scea and Vida Mae McKern, on September 7, 1957 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington.¹ Linda Emmons died on May 4, 1998 at Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Washington, at age 61.¹

     Cordelia Sinclair Giesler was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on May 20, 1890 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,6,4 As of November 27, 1911,her married name was Tussing.³ She married Cary Irven Tussing on November 27, 1911 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^3,4,5 Cordelia Sinclair Giesler died on April 25, 1963 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho, at age 72.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 555-21-1642.⁶ Mary Louise Giesler was buried at Mount Shasta Memorial Park, Mount Shasta, Siskiyou Co., California.⁷ She was born on February 13, 1892 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,3,6,4 As of June 26, 1915,her married name was Orcutt.⁵ She married Arthur Orange Orcutt on June 26, 1915 at Payette Co., Idaho.⁵ Mary Louise Giesler died on July 4, 1985 at Lake Co., California, at age 93.⁴

     Edna Jewell Giesler was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Oroville, Butte Co., California.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 551-46-6664.⁶ She was born on July 20, 1893 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,3,6,7,5 As of June 18, 1915,her married name was Stowell.⁴ She married Franklin Lee "Frank" Stowell Sr. on June 18, 1915 at Pocatello, Bannock Co., Idaho.⁴ Edna Jewell Giesler died on February 7, 1968 at Butte Co., California, at age 74.^7,5

     Ethel Elna Giesler was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^5,4 She was born on September 22, 1895 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,5,4 As of August 4, 1917,her married name was Parsons.³ She married Gardner B. Parsons on August 4, 1917 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^3,4 Ethel Elna Giesler died on August 15, 1918 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho, at age 22.^5,4 She The people of this community were much grieved to learn on last Friday morning that Mrs. G. B. Parsons had passed away during the night. It had been known for several days that she was seriously ill but seemed to be somewhat improved until Thursday morning she was taken suddenly worse, and while everything within the power of physicians was done death came to relieve her suffering at eleven o'clock Thursday night. Ethel Giesler was born at Payette, Idaho, September 22nd, 1895; departed this life at her home on Sixth street, Payette, Idaho, August 15th, 1918, at the age of 22 years, 10 months and 24 days. She was a graduate from the Payette high school in 1914, went to Caldwell, Idaho, in May 1915 and faithfully filled the position as deputy recorder for three years. She was united in marriage to G. B. Parsons, August 4th, 1917, and moved with her husband to Payette but a few weeks ago. Ethel was a girl loved by all who knew her. She became a member of the Baptist church at Payette when at the age of 15, where she held her membership at the time of her death. Having lived in Payette the greater part of her life and being of a lovable disposition, had a host of friends who with her husband, father and mother, brother and sisters will deeply feel the loss by her early departure while in the bloom of life. Besides a young husband, she leaves a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Giesler, six sisters, Mrs. Carey Tussing and Mrs. Frank Stowell of Fruitland, Mrs. Arthur Orcutt of Cascade, Cecile, Margarete and Anna of Payette, and one brother, John C. Giesler Jr. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Burtch of Fruitland where many friends from both this community and Caldwell gathered to pay the last tribute of respect which was manifested by the most beautiful floral offerings. Interment was made in the Riverside cemetery. on August 22, 1918.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 566-26-2222.⁷ Cecile Claire Giesler was born on December 10, 1899 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^4,1,7,8 As of January 4, 1923,her married name was Elser.² She married George C. Elser on January 4, 1923 at Los Angeles Co., California.² Cecile Claire Giesler died on January 25, 1980 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 80.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 542-07-6034.³ John Chester Giesler was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on October 10, 1901 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^2,3,4 He married Mildred Lillian Poorman on January 1, 1922 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^9,10,4,5,6 John Chester Giesler died on November 15, 1945 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 44; Died in an auto accident.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 571-46-5691.⁷ Margaret Ellen Giesler was born on April 1, 1903 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,7,3 As of April 30, 1923,her married name was Foster.⁸ She married Frank Worthington Foster on April 30, 1923 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁸ As of January 15, 1966,her married name was Nielsen.⁴ Margaret Ellen Giesler married Rasmus Nielsen on January 15, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ Margaret Ellen Giesler died on February 5, 1987 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 83.³

     Anne Ella "Anna" Giesler was buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 518-30-8631.⁹ She was born on May 22, 1905 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^2,9,3,8 As of 1927,her married name was Brown.⁸ She married Cecil D. Brown in 1927.⁸ Anne Ella "Anna" Giesler died on June 28, 2003 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 98.^9,8 She Anne E. Brown, 98, died on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at her residence in Boise. She born May 22, 1905, at Payette, Idaho, and attended schools in Idaho and California. She married Cecil D. Brown in 1927. They farmed for 40 years in Filer, Idaho. Anne was active in Idaho Writers League, Maroa Women's Club, Toastmistress, served as Superintendent of the Youth Building at the Filer Fairgrounds for 22 years, 4-H leader for 10 years, scale lady for the Amalgamated Sugar Company for 20 years, Trustee of the Filer Schools, Past Noble Grand of Filer Rebecca Lodge, and was a member of the Filer Methodist Church. She was a published writer and for many years wrote a weekly column for the Filer Citizen Record. Her husband, Cecil, and her daughter, Judith Anne and son-in-law, Joe Fix, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughters, Gerry B. Gailen Soule and Linda Fix; 5 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Summer Wind Retirement Center and XL Hospice for treating Mom with respect and love. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Filer Methodist Church or charity of your choice. Graveside services will be held at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls, Idaho on Thursday, July 3, 2003, at 3 p.m. Guests are invited to a celebration of Mom's life immediately following the service at 612 Aspenwood Lane, Twin Falls. Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise, Idaho. on July 1, 2003.⁸

     Cecil D. Brown was buried at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co., Idaho.² His Social Security Number was 569-20-2536.⁴ He was born on September 26, 1904 at Oregon.^1,4 He married Anne Ella "Anna" Giesler, daughter of John Cooper Giesler and Ella Maria McKern, in 1927.³ Cecil D. Brown died in October, 1975 at Idaho at age 71.⁴

     Mildred Lillian Poorman was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.³ She was born on February 9, 1902 at Nebraska.^2,3 As of January 1, 1922,her married name was Giesler.¹ She married John Chester Giesler, son of John Cooper Giesler and Ella Maria McKern, on January 1, 1922 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.^1,2,3,4,6 Mildred Lillian Poorman died on August 8, 1996 at Gilliam Co., Oregon, at age 94.^3,5

     His Social Security Number was 519-20-2424.⁴ Cary Irven Tussing was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.⁵ He was born on June 2, 1889 at Odessa, Buffalo Co., Nebraska.^5,4,1,2 He married Cordelia Sinclair Giesler, daughter of John Cooper Giesler and Ella Maria McKern, on November 27, 1911 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^6,5,3 Cary Irven Tussing died on September 21, 1965 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho, at age 76.⁵

     Franklin Arthur "Frank" Tussing and Louise Elizabeth Lillard were divorced.^3,4 Franklin Arthur "Frank" Tussing was born on January 20, 1913 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho.^5,3 He married Louise Elizabeth Lillard in 1935.^3,4 Franklin Arthur "Frank" Tussing died on January 19, 2008 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 94.^5,3 He Frank A. Tussing 1/20/1913 - 1/19/2008 - Frank Arthur Tussing passed away peacefully Jan. 19, 2008 in Emmett, one day before his 95th birthday. Frank was born and raised in Fruitland, Idaho, the town named by his grandfather B.F. Tussing in 1904 who also named the popular apple grown locally as the "Delicious" in 1910. Following graduation from Fruitland High School, Frank studied engineering at the University of Idaho. Following the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor he joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served on the aircraft carrier Shamrock Bay until the end of the war in 1945. After the war Frank worked with Goodman Oil Company in Boise, McCall and Lewiston until he retired in 1975. Wherever he lived, Frank always loved hunting, fishing and exploring the rivers and mountains, especially in Idaho. In the 1960s and 1970s he took time to personally introduce a number of celebrities and government officials to the beauty of Hells Canyon and the lower Snake River. Frank was preceded in death by his parents Cary and Cordelia Tussing, his sister Helen Peterson, and his former wife Louise Lillard Tussing. Frank is survived by his daughter Frances Maza of Emmett, and his sons Frank Tussing of Las Vegas, Nev., and Larry Tussing of Newberg, Ore., and his long-time loving companion Arloine Howard of Boise. His cheerful smile, lovable personality and sharp intellect will be dearly missed by his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and countless friends. on January 22, 2008.³

     Helen Marie Tussing was born on July 31, 1915 at Fruitland, Payette Co., Idaho.² As of July 31, 1938,her married name was Peterson.³ She married Ernest Dean Peterson on July 31, 1938 at Payette Co., Idaho.³

     Her Social Security Number was 519-24-5746.³ Louise Elizabeth Lillard and Franklin Arthur "Frank" Tussing were divorced.^1,2 Louise Elizabeth Lillard was born on August 4, 1913 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho.^2,3,4 As of 1935,her married name was Tussing.² She married Franklin Arthur "Frank" Tussing, son of Cary Irven Tussing and Cordelia Sinclair Giesler, in 1935.^1,2 Louise Elizabeth Lillard died on February 4, 1999 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 85; The SSDI has a death date of Feb 5, 1999.^2,3,4 She Private services were held for Louise Elizabeth Tussing, who died Feb. 4, 1999, at age 85. Mrs. Tussing was born Aug. 4, 1913, in Nampa, Idaho. Her maiden name was Lillard. She attended Oregon State College. She lived in Portland, from the early 1950s to 1981. She also worked with the Job Corps in Indiahoma, Okla., teaching reading, writing and art. In 1935, she married Frank Tussing, and they divorced a few years later. Survivors include her daughter, Frances Maza of Emmett, Idaho; son, Frank Tussing of Las Vegas; sister Jane Moe of Newport; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Disposition was by cremation. on March 1, 1999.²