Millard Hutchinson Burton1,2,3,4

M, b. November 30, 1894, d. October 8, 1983
     Millard Hutchinson Burton was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 702-12-7801.5 He was born on November 30, 1894 at Hale, Carroll Co., Missouri.2,5,3,4 He married Grace Savanah Whitacre, daughter of Thomas Christopher "Tom" Whitacre and Armina Bell Anderson, on February 19, 1921 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1 Millard Hutchinson Burton died on October 8, 1983 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 88.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 6, Hale, Warren Co., Illinois6

Occupation

1930Farm laborer6

Family

Grace Savanah Whitacre b. July 13, 1904, d. August 23, 1995
Marriage*Millard Hutchinson Burton married Grace Savanah Whitacre, daughter of Thomas Christopher "Tom" Whitacre and Armina Bell Anderson, on February 19, 1921 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7942] Progress Bulletin, From the Merle David Burton obituary in the Jan 28, 1972 edition.
  8. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Betty Jean Burton1,2

F, b. October 15, 1922, d. April 13, 2015
FatherMillard Hutchinson Burton3,1,4 b. November 30, 1894, d. October 8, 1983
MotherGrace Savanah Whitacre3,1,4 b. July 13, 1904, d. August 23, 1995
     Betty Jean Burton was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.5 She was born on October 15, 1922 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri; The church records have a birth year of 1921.4,5 As of September 28, 1941,her married name was Couch.2 She married Mervin Magille Couch on September 28, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.2 As of May 5, 1950,her married name was Denton.4 Betty Jean Burton married Preston Wallace Denton on May 5, 1950 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.4 Betty Jean Burton died on April 13, 2015 at California at age 92.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 6, Hale, Warren Co., Illinois3

Family 1

Mervin Magille Couch b. December 13, 1919, d. July 5, 1993
Marriage*Betty Jean Burton married Mervin Magille Couch on September 28, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.2 
Child
  • Jacqueline Rhea Couch6

Family 2

Preston Wallace Denton b. August 14, 1924, d. November 13, 2016
Marriage*Betty Jean Burton married Preston Wallace Denton on May 5, 1950 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.4 

Citations

  1. [S7942] Progress Bulletin, From the Merle David Burton obituary in the Jan 28, 1972 edition.
  2. [S5797] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865-1972.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  5. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Merle David Burton1,2,3

M, b. June 23, 1924, d. January 23, 1972
FatherMillard Hutchinson Burton1,3 b. November 30, 1894, d. October 8, 1983
MotherGrace Savanah Whitacre1,3 b. July 13, 1904, d. August 23, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 566-26-5579.4 Merle David Burton married Dorothy Unknown.3 Merle David Burton was born on June 23, 1924 at Avalon, Livingston Co., Missouri.4,2,3 He died on January 23, 1972 at Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 47.2,3 He HESPERIA - Merle David Burton, 47, of Hesperia, died Jan. 23 at Loma Linda University Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Avalon, Mo., on June 23, 1924, and moved to California in 1938. He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II. Survivors are his widow, Dorothy; a step-daughter, Dorothy Ann; mother, Mrs. Grace Ketterman Gay, Chino; father, Millard H. Burton of Newton, Kan; and sister, Betty Jean Denton, Santa Ana. Services were held Wednesday at Kern Memorial Chapel in Victorville. on January 28, 1972.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 12, District 6, Hale, Warren Co., Illinois1

Family

Dorothy Unknown
Marriage*Merle David Burton married Dorothy Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S7942] Progress Bulletin, From the Merle David Burton obituary in the Jan 28, 1972 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Preston Wallace Denton1,2

M, b. August 14, 1924, d. November 13, 2016
     Preston Wallace Denton was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.1 He was born on August 14, 1924 at Kingsbury, Washington Co., New York.1 He married Betty Jean Burton, daughter of Millard Hutchinson Burton and Grace Savanah Whitacre, on May 5, 1950 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.2 Preston Wallace Denton died on November 13, 2016 at Fairfield, Solano Co., California, at age 92.1

Family

Betty Jean Burton b. October 15, 1922, d. April 13, 2015
Marriage*He married Betty Jean Burton, daughter of Millard Hutchinson Burton and Grace Savanah Whitacre, on May 5, 1950 at Sacramento, Sacramento Co., California.2 

Citations

  1. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.

Mervin Magille Couch1,2,3

M, b. December 13, 1919, d. July 5, 1993
     Mervin Magille Couch was buried at Magalia Cemetery, Magalia, Butte Co., California.1 He was born on December 13, 1919 at Missouri.1,2 He married Betty Jean Burton, daughter of Millard Hutchinson Burton and Grace Savanah Whitacre, on September 28, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.3 Mervin Magille Couch died on July 5, 1993 at Magalia, Butte Co., California, at age 73.1,2

Family

Betty Jean Burton b. October 15, 1922, d. April 13, 2015
Marriage*He married Betty Jean Burton, daughter of Millard Hutchinson Burton and Grace Savanah Whitacre, on September 28, 1941 at Yuma Co., Arizona.3 
Child
  • Jacqueline Rhea Couch4

Citations

  1. [S7943] Magalia Cemetery, Butte Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S5797] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865-1972.
  4. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Ermine Sudith Fields1,2,3

M, b. 1906, d. February 12, 1945
     Ermine Sudith Fields was buried at Monroe Center Cemetery, Ludow, Livingston Co., Missouri.2,3 He was born in 1906 at Missouri.4,2 He married Mildred Alice Whitacre, daughter of Thomas Christopher "Tom" Whitacre and Armina Bell Anderson, on October 1, 1924 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1 Ermine Sudith Fields died on February 12, 1945 at Canon City, Fremont Co., Colorado.3 He Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Ermine Fields, who passed away Monday morning at his home in Canon City, Colo., where he had gone for the benefit of his health a few months ago. His sister, Mrs. Lyndol Rowland, left Wednesday morning for Canon City to accompany the body back to Ludlow. Short funeral services will be held at Canon City and burial will be at Monroe Cemetery. on February 15, 1945.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 18, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 5, District 59-19, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri5

Occupation

1930Farmer4
1940Farm manager5

Family

Mildred Alice Whitacre b. 1908, d. February 8, 1972
Marriage*Ermine Sudith Fields married Mildred Alice Whitacre, daughter of Thomas Christopher "Tom" Whitacre and Armina Bell Anderson, on October 1, 1924 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S7939] Unknown compiler, Livingston County, Missouri, Cemetery Index, 1823-1962.
  3. [S7920] Chillicothe Constitution, From the Ermine Fields obituary in the Feb 15, 1945 edition.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Marvin Kenneth Fields1,2,3

M, b. May 26, 1926, d. March 1, 1978
FatherErmine Sudith Fields1,4,5 b. 1906, d. February 12, 1945
MotherMildred Alice Whitacre1,4,5 b. 1908, d. February 8, 1972
     Marvin Kenneth Fields was buried at Lakeside Cemetery, 1525 South 9th Street, Canon City, Fremont Co., Colorado.2 His Social Security Number was 522-30-8702.5 He married Louise A. Unknown.2 Marvin Kenneth Fields was born on May 26, 1926 at Tina, Carroll Co., Missouri.5,2,3 He died on March 1, 1978 at Colorado at age 51.5,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 18, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 5, District 59-19, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri4

Family

Louise A. Unknown b. 1925
Marriage*Marvin Kenneth Fields married Louise A. Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S7944] Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Donald Lyle Fields1,2,3,4

M, b. May 2, 1928, d. December 13, 2009
FatherErmine Sudith Fields1,5 b. 1906, d. February 12, 1945
MotherMildred Alice Whitacre1,5 b. 1908, d. February 8, 1972
     Donald Lyle Fields was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.3,4 He was born on May 2, 1928 at Ludow, Livingston Co., Missouri.2,6,3,4 He died on December 13, 2009 at Colorado at age 81.6,3,4 He Donald L. Fields, May 2, 1928 - Dec. 13, 2009. Committal service and interment, 2:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Fort Logan Cemetery, Denver, Area C. on December 16, 2009.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 18, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 5, District 59-19, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri5

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S1776] Pueblo Chieftain, The, From the Donald L. Fields obituary in the Dec 16, 2009 edition.
  4. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Willard Dean Fields1,2,3,4

M, b. January 2, 1930, d. April 5, 1994
FatherErmine Sudith Fields1,2,3 b. 1906, d. February 12, 1945
MotherMildred Alice Whitacre1,2,3 b. 1908, d. February 8, 1972
     Willard Dean Fields was buried at Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado.4 His Social Security Number was 522-32-2675.3 He was born on January 2, 1930 at Ludlow, Livingston Co., Missouri.5,3,4 He died on April 5, 1994 at Colorado at age 64.5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 29, District 18, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 5, District 59-19, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri2

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S7718] Roselawn Cemetery, Pueblo Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Lois Marie Fields1,2

F, b. June 1, 1935, d. May 25, 2010
FatherErmine Sudith Fields1 b. 1906, d. February 12, 1945
MotherMildred Alice Whitacre1 b. 1908, d. February 8, 1972
     Lois Marie Fields was born on June 1, 1935 at Missouri.1,3 As of April 14, 1955,her married name was Hayhurst.2 She married Jack Alva Hayhurst on April 14, 1955 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.2 Lois Marie Fields died on May 25, 2010 at Colorado at age 74.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 5, District 59-19, Monroe, Livingston Co., Missouri1

Family

Jack Alva Hayhurst b. June 20, 1932, d. January 19, 2005
Marriage*Lois Marie Fields married Jack Alva Hayhurst on April 14, 1955 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.2 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jack Alva Hayhurst1,2

M, b. June 20, 1932, d. January 19, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 522-38-7590.2 Jack Alva Hayhurst was born on June 20, 1932 at Las Animas, Bent Co., Colorado.3,2 He married Lois Marie Fields, daughter of Ermine Sudith Fields and Mildred Alice Whitacre, on April 14, 1955 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.1 Jack Alva Hayhurst died on January 19, 2005 at Pueblo, Pueblo Co., Colorado, at age 72.3

Family

Lois Marie Fields b. June 1, 1935, d. May 25, 2010
Marriage*He married Lois Marie Fields, daughter of Ermine Sudith Fields and Mildred Alice Whitacre, on April 14, 1955 at Raton, Colfax Co., New Mexico.1 

Citations

  1. [S6710] Presbyterian Historical Society, U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Louise A. Unknown1

F, b. 1925
     Her married name was Fields.1 Louise A. Unknown married Marvin Kenneth Fields, son of Ermine Sudith Fields and Mildred Alice Whitacre.1 Louise A. Unknown was born in 1925.1

Family

Marvin Kenneth Fields b. May 26, 1926, d. March 1, 1978
Marriage*She married Marvin Kenneth Fields, son of Ermine Sudith Fields and Mildred Alice Whitacre.1 

Citations

  1. [S7944] Lakeside Cemetery, Fremont Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.

Dolores Lavon Whitacre1

F, b. September 23, 1928, d. March 17, 1997
FatherZell Lee Whitacre1,2,3,4 b. December 16, 1901, d. February 10, 1974
MotherHelen D. Baxter1,2,3,4 b. August 8, 1903, d. April 16, 1997
     Her Social Security Number was 512-22-2576.1 Dolores Lavon Whitacre was buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Boulevard, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas.5 Her married name was Shelite.1 She married Orval Roy Shelite Jr.1 Dolores Lavon Whitacre was born on September 23, 1928 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.1 She died on March 17, 1997 at Kansas at age 68.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 825, District 72, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 157, District 87-4, Delano, Sedgwick Co., Kansas3

Family

Orval Roy Shelite Jr. b. March 2, 1927, d. December 29, 2003
Marriage*Dolores Lavon Whitacre married Orval Roy Shelite Jr.1 
Children
  • Buhler Shelite6
  • Dale Shelite6
  • Roxann Shelite6
  • Bradley Scott "Brad" Shelite6

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7920] Chillicothe Constitution, From the Zell L. Whitacre obituary in the Feb 11, 1974 edition.
  5. [S7945] Fairlawn Burial Park, Reno Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S3988] Pratt Tribune, The, From the Orval R. Shelite, Jr. obituary in the Jan 2, 2004 edition.

Orval Roy Shelite Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 2, 1927, d. December 29, 2003
     His Social Security Number was 511-24-0811.2 Orval Roy Shelite Jr. was buried at Fairlawn Burial Park, 2401 Carey Boulevard, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas.1,3 He married Dolores Lavon Whitacre, daughter of Zell Lee Whitacre and Helen D. Baxter.2 Orval Roy Shelite Jr. was born on March 2, 1927 at Capron, Woods Co., Oklahoma.2,3 He died on December 29, 2003 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, at age 76.2,3 He HUTCHINSON - Orval R. Shelite Jr., 76, died Dec. 29, 2003, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born March 2, 1927, at Capron, Okla. A Hutchinson resident for 45 years, he was a retired meter reader and lineman for Ark Valley Electric Co-op Association. He served with the U.S. Navy Seabees in World War II. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, all at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Burial, with military graveside honors, will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Survivors include: two sons, Brad, Buhler, and Dale, Overland Park; a daughter, Roxann Davis, Nolandville, Texas; a brother, Rea, Pratt; and two sisters, LaVonne Freeman, Texas, and Peggy Huffman, Dodge City. on January 2, 2004.3

Family

Dolores Lavon Whitacre b. September 23, 1928, d. March 17, 1997
Marriage*He married Dolores Lavon Whitacre, daughter of Zell Lee Whitacre and Helen D. Baxter.2 
Children
  • Buhler Shelite3
  • Dale Shelite3
  • Roxann Shelite3
  • Bradley Scott "Brad" Shelite3

Citations

  1. [S7945] Fairlawn Burial Park, Reno Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3988] Pratt Tribune, The, From the Orval R. Shelite, Jr. obituary in the Jan 2, 2004 edition.

Delphia Everetta Hayes1

F, b. November 7, 1927, d. January 6, 1999
FatherEverett W. Hayes1,2,3,5 b. May 28, 1896, d. September 13, 1982
MotherOpal L. Whitacre1,2,3,4,5 b. August 28, 1904, d. July 30, 1987
     Delphia Everetta Hayes was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.6 Her Social Security Number was 489-32-3195.1 She was born on November 7, 1927 at Tina, Carroll Co., Missouri.1,6 As of February 8, 1948,her married name was Bird.7 She married Edward Bird on February 8, 1948 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.7,6 Delphia Everetta Hayes died on January 6, 1999 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 71.1,6 She Delphia E. Bird, 71, Independence, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at The Groves. Mrs. Bird was born Nov. 7, 1927, in Tina, Mo. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church. Her survivors include her husband, Edward Bird of the home; one son, Glenn H. Bird, Independence; four daughters, Mona A. Lee and Carolyn K. Luttrell, both of Independence, Jeanne M. Westwood, Lone Jack, and Debbie E. Cromley, Blue Springs; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City. on January 7, 1999.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 6, District 33, Van Horn, Carroll Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 3, District 59-1, Blue Mound, Livingston Co., Missouri3

Family

Edward Bird b. July 14, 1924, d. June 15, 2010
Marriage*Delphia Everetta Hayes married Edward Bird on February 8, 1948 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.7,6 
Children
  • Glenn H. Bird6,8
  • Mona A. Bird6,8
  • Carolyn Kay Bird6,8
  • Jeanne M. Bird6,8
  • Debbie E. Bird6,8

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S7920] Chillicothe Constitution, From the Opal L. Hayes obituary in the Jul 31, 1987 edition.
  5. [S7920] Chillicothe Constitution, From the Everett W. Hayes obituary in the Sep 15, 1982 edition.
  6. [S1886] Examiner, The, From the Delphia E. Bird obituary in the Jan 7, 1999 edition.
  7. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  8. [S1886] Examiner, The, From the Edward Bird obituary in the Jun 17, 2010 edition.

Edward Bird1,2,3

M, b. July 14, 1924, d. June 15, 2010
     Edward Bird was buried at Green Lawn Cemetery, 8251 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 He was born on July 14, 1924 at Fordyce, Dallas Co., Arkansas.4,3 He married Delphia Everetta Hayes, daughter of Everett W. Hayes and Opal L. Whitacre, on February 8, 1948 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1,2 Edward Bird died on June 15, 2010 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 85.4,2 He Edward Bird, 85, formerly of Independence, Mo., passed June 15, 2010, at Cedars of Liberty Residential Care Facility. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2010, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, Mo. Services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the chapel. Burial to follow at Green Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Edward was born July 14, 1924, in Fordyce, Arkansas, to Edward Bird Sr. and Mary (Spells) Bird. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Delphia Bird. Edward is survived by four daughters, Mona Lee, Kay Luttrell, Jeannie Westwood and Debbie Vernon; one son, Glenn Bird; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many other loving family members. on June 17, 2010.3

Family

Delphia Everetta Hayes b. November 7, 1927, d. January 6, 1999
Marriage*He married Delphia Everetta Hayes, daughter of Everett W. Hayes and Opal L. Whitacre, on February 8, 1948 at Chillicothe, Livingston Co., Missouri.1,2 
Children
  • Glenn H. Bird2,3
  • Mona A. Bird2,3
  • Carolyn Kay Bird2,3
  • Jeanne M. Bird2,3
  • Debbie E. Bird2,3

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  2. [S1886] Examiner, The, From the Delphia E. Bird obituary in the Jan 7, 1999 edition.
  3. [S1886] Examiner, The, From the Edward Bird obituary in the Jun 17, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.