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     Wilma Nadine Hall was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Her Social Security Number was 533-07-8749.⁴ She was born on August 24, 1916 at Umatilla Co., Oregon.^2,4 As of October 6, 1940,her married name was Damon.³ She married Errol E. Damon, son of William Edward Damon and Gertrude M. “Gertie” McKern, on October 6, 1940 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^1,3 Wilma Nadine Hall died on September 24, 1998 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 82.^2,4,5

     Harry Luke McKern was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.^6,1 He was born on October 3, 1892 at Grant Co., Oregon; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth yesr of 1893.^5,1,2 He married Mary Myrtle Bonham on September 20, 1914 at Grant Co., Oregon.⁴ Harry Luke McKern died on February 15, 1939 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 46.^6,7 He Harry McKern, 46, passed away, Wednesday afternoon, at his home in Mt. Vernon. Mr. McKern, who was one of Mt. Vernon's most prominent and highly esteemed citizens and who was widely known throughout the county, had been in very poor health for several months. He had returned, a few weeks ago from Portland where he had been under the care of specialists. Funeral services will be held today (Friday) at 2 p.m. from the Driskill Mortuary chapel in John Day, conducted by the Reverend C. Herman Bailey of Mt. Vernon. Interment will be in the Canyon City cemetery. Deceased is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Luke McKern and four daughters, besides a number of brothers and sisters and other relatives and a wide circle of friends. on February 17, 1939.⁶

     Mary Myrtle Bonham was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 543-26-4511.⁵ She was born on August 2, 1893 at Izee, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,3,5 As of September 20, 1914,her married name was McKern.¹ She married Harry Luke McKern, son of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on September 20, 1914 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Mary Myrtle Bonham died on April 6, 1979 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 85.

     Her Social Security Number was 541-18-6752.³ Dollie Lee McKern was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.⁵ She was born on February 12, 1920 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.^5,3,6 As of September 19, 1944,her married name was Hardisty.² She married George Henry Hardisty on September 19, 1944 at John Day, Grant Co., Oregon.² As of November 29, 1948,her married name was Reinertson.⁵ Dollie Lee McKern married Ruldolph Alden “Al” Reinertson on November 29, 1948.^5,6 Dollie Lee McKern died on December 21, 1997 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 77.^5,3,6

     Ruldolph Alden “Al” Reinertson was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ His Social Security Number was 543-12-4506.² He was born on December 24, 1923 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.^1,3,2 He married Dollie Lee McKern, daughter of Harry Luke McKern and Mary Myrtle Bonham, on November 29, 1948.^1,3 Ruldolph Alden “Al” Reinertson died on September 26, 1998 at Grant Co., Oregon, at age 74.^1,3,2

     Myrtle Marie McKern was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.^4,1 She was born on December 16, 1898 at Payette, Payette Co., Idaho.^1,2 As of October 21, 1917,her married name was Silvers.¹ She married John Joseph Silvers on October 21, 1917 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Myrtle Marie McKern died on March 19, 1943 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon, at age 44.¹ She The John Day community was saddened this week by the untimely passing of Myrtle Marie Silvers, 44, wife of John Silvers. She died at the Blue Mountain General hospital, Prairie City, Friday afternoon, following an operation which she had undergone that day. Funeral services were held from the Driskill Mortuary chapel in John Day, Tuesday afternoon, March 23, conducted by the Rev. Mrs. Josie Bach. Interment was in the Canyon City cemetery. Myrtle Marie Silvers was born at Payette, Idaho, December 16, 1898, and entered into the life of eternal rest and peace, March 19, 1943. Myrtle was the fourth child born to Leora and Luke McKern, honored pioneer family of Mt. Vernon, Oregon. On October 21, 1917 she was united in marriage to John J. Silvers at the home of her parents. To this union were born three lovely daughters. Those who survive her and revere her precious memory are her husband, John J. Silvers, the daughters, Annalee Kirkwood, Maxine, and Norma of John Day, her mother Mrs. Leora McKern of Mt. Vernon, four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Damon, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Mabel Fenner, Port Angeles, Wash., Mrs. Verda Donaldson, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Veda Leedy, Caldwell, Idaho, and a host of relatives and friends. Mrs. Silvers lived a noble and beautiful life devoted to her home and community, and to know her was the love her. on March 26, 1943.¹

     John Joseph Silvers was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.² He was born on June 5, 1897 at Portugal.² He married Myrtle Marie McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on October 21, 1917 at Grant Co., Oregon.¹ John Joseph Silvers died on November 16, 1960 at Clackamas Co., Oregon, at age 63.²

     Mabel May McKern and Tom Rawson Hillbourn were divorced.³ Mabel May McKern was born in November, 1895 at Oregon.² As of March 24, 1919,her married name was Hillbourn.³ She married Tom Rawson Hillbourn on March 24, 1919 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.³ As of March 1, 1930,her married name was Fenner.³ Mabel May McKern married Ardis LaPortle Fenner on March 1, 1930 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.³

     His Social Security Number was 533-10-9537.⁴ Ardis LaPortle Fenner was born on April 6, 1894 at Adel, Dallas Co., Iowa.^4,2 He married Mabel May McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on March 1, 1930 at Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.¹ Ardis LaPortle Fenner died in February, 1967 at Alaska at age 72.⁴

     Verda Leora McKern was buried at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, Redmond, Deschutes Co., Oregon.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 540-26-1242.⁶ Her married name was Norris.⁷ She and Carl Augustus Timms were divorced.⁸ Verda Leora McKern married Claire Green Norris.⁷ Verda Leora McKern was born on June 8, 1901 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^6,7,8 As of September 30, 1920,her married name was Timms.⁴ She married Carl Augustus Timms on September 30, 1920 at Grant Co., Oregon.⁴ As of September 2, 1942,her married name was Donaldson.⁸ Verda Leora McKern married William Thomas Donaldson on September 2, 1942 at Clark Co., Washington.⁸ Verda Leora McKern died on March 1, 1990 at Deschutes Co., Oregon, at age 88.^6,7

     William Thomas Donaldson was buried at Smith River Cemetery, Smith River, Del Norte Co., California.³ His Social Security Number was 574-05-9670.⁵ He was born on August 22, 1901 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,3,4,5 He married Verda Leora McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on September 2, 1942 at Clark Co., Washington.¹ William Thomas Donaldson died on August 17, 1978 at Del Norte Co., California, at age 76.^3,4

     Veda Livonia McKern was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 519-22-7724.⁶ She was born on June 8, 1901 at Mount Vernon, Grant Co., Oregon.^5,6 As of November 27, 1920,her married name was Leedy.² She married Harry Stillman Leedy on November 27, 1920 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.^7,2 Veda Livonia McKern died on June 23, 1987 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 86.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 519-09-0522.⁴ Harry Stillman Leedy was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^1,2 He was born on March 21, 1902 at Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,4 He married Veda Livonia McKern, daughter of Luke David McKern and Leora Eva Stone, on November 27, 1920 at Prairie City, Grant Co., Oregon.^1,3 Harry Stillman Leedy died on October 3, 1973 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 71.¹ He CALDWELL — Services for Harry Leedy, 71, of 713 Arthur, who died Wednesday en route to Caldwell hospital, will be conducted at Dakan Funeral Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Fr. James Worsley of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 35, AF&AM, will conduct interment services at Hillcrest. Mr. Leedy was born March 21, 1902, in Canyon City, Ore., where he was reared and graduated from high school. He married Veda L. McKern Nov. 28, 1921, in Prairie City, Ore. He attended Benke-Walker Business College in Portland, and managed Woolworths Co. stores in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho prior to moving to Caldwell in 1935. He had owned Leedy's Cafes in Payette and later in Caldwell since 1947. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge. Surviving in addition to Mrs. Leedy are a son, Keith M. Leedy of Caldwell; three grandchildren, Keith A. Leedy with the Marine Corps, Mrs. Nachele Leedy Farden and Mrs. Karen Leedy Adler, both at Caldwell, and seven great-grandchildren. on October 5, 1973.¹

     M. Maxine Silvers was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ Her married name was Karl.¹ She married Charles J. Karl Sr.¹ M. Maxine Silvers was born on February 17, 1922.¹ She died on September 21, 1983 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 61.¹

     Charles J. Karl Sr. married M. Maxine Silvers, daughter of John Joseph Silvers and Myrtle Marie McKern.¹ Charles J. Karl Sr. was born on July 31, 1924.¹

     Mary C. Karl was buried at Canyon City Cemetery, Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on June 5, 1953 at Corona, Riverside Co., California.¹ She died on March 19, 1988 at age 34.¹

     Keith McKern Leedy Graveside services for Keith McKern Leedy, 62, Caldwell, who died Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Caldwell hospital of natural causes, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell. Father John Koelsch of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Caldwell, will officiate under the direction of the Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Mr. Leedy was born July 19, 1923, at Canyon City, Ore., to Harry S. and Veda L. McKern Leedy. As a small child, he moved with his family to Payette and later to Caldwell, where he attended school and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1941. He attended the College of Idaho before serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1945 as a platoon sergeant. He owned and operated the Leedy's Cafe in Payette and Caldwell for many years. He is survived by his mother, Veda Leedy of Caldwell; two daughters, Karen Swope of Boise and Nachele Farden of Caldwell; a son, Keith A. Leedy of Seffner, Fla; and eight grandchildren, Leslie and Kari Adler, Leah, Kort, Kelley and Alana Leedy and Greg, Jeff and Jolene Farden. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry. Memorials may be made to the Veteran's Administration Hospital or the Marine Corps League in care of of the Dakan Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 1386, Caldwell, 83606.³ His Social Security Number was 519-18-1578.⁵ He was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^2,3 He was born on July 19, 1923 at Canyon City, Grant Co., Oregon.^2,3,5,6 He married Frances M. Koda on October 23, 1976 at Winnemucca, Humboldt Co., Nevada.^4,7 Keith McKern Leedy died on January 26, 1986 at Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 62.^2,3,6

     Keith Allen "Kit" Leedy was buried at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.⁵ He was born on August 13, 1944 at Rochester, Beaver Co., Pennsylvania.^7,5 He married Janice Louise Wood on July 18, 1972 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.³ Keith Allen "Kit" Leedy died on October 12, 2011 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania, at age 67.^7,4,5 He Keith Allen Leedy, age 67, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center. Keith was raised and educated in Caldwell, Idaho. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1962-1973, completing two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of the Hopewell/Aliquippa V.F.W. Keith was a very talented artist, and also enjoyed fishing, car cruises, karaoke, computers and graphic design. Keith is survived by his life partner, Joan Thompson, of Aliquippa, PA; daughters: Kelley (Kenny) Branstetter, of Weiser, and Alana Barclay, of Nine Mile Falls, WA; mother, Francis Odlivak, of Caldwell; sisters: Karen (Chick) Yates, of Boise, and Nachele Farden of Caldwell; grandchildren: Kayla Branstetter, USMC Corporal Kenneth Branstetter, Kali Branstetter, Eli and Gabriel Barclay; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and comrade brothers. Funeral services for Keith will be held Friday, Oct. 28th at 10:00 AM at The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Road, Boise, ID. Memorial Service following at 11:30 AM, American Legion, 1112 Main St., Caldwell, ID. "To observe a Marine, is inspirational. To be a Marine, is exceptional." GySgt Charles F. Wolf Jr. on October 23, 2011.⁴