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     Nora Marie Laurie was buried at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 North Center Street, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.² Her Social Security Number was 307-20-3180.³ Her married name was Nicewonder.² She married Edward Thomas Nicewonder, son of Hubert Estol Nicewonder and Anna Mae "Annie" Doyle.² Nora Marie Laurie was born on June 28, 1924 at Chariton, Appanoose Co., Iowa.^2,3,1 She died on June 18, 1995 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 70.^2,4 She Nora Maria Nicewander, 70, of Mesa, a homemaker, died June 18, 1995. She was born in Chariton, Iowa. Survivors include her daughters, Diana Smith and Vatia Ann Coob; sons, John and David; six grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Chapel of Prayer Funeral Hume, 108 N. 56th St. Mesa. on June 24, 1995.⁴

     Vetia Ann Nicewonder GROVERTOWN - Vetia A. Cobb, 66, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, IN. Vetia was born January 9, 1948, in Hollyoke, MA, to Edward and Lois (Asbury) Nicewander and lived in the area for 18 years, coming from Portage, IN. On May 28, 1966, in Portage, she was married to Preston Cobb, who preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include two sons, David of London, KY and Preston Jr. of Richmond, KY; three grandchildren, Taylor, Allison, and Hannah Cobb; and two brothers, John Nicewander of Yuma, AZ and David Nicewander of South America. Vetia was a retired cook, having been employed at the Grovertown Truckstop. There will be no services or visitation. Cremation will take place.³ She was born on January 9, 1948 at Holyoke, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.^4,3 As of May 28, 1966,her married name was Cobb.³ She married Preston David Cobb on May 28, 1966 at Porter Co., Indiana.^3,2 Vetia Ann Nicewonder died on December 31, 2014 at Plymouth, Marshall Co., Indiana, at age 66.^3,4

     Preston David Cobb was born on May 1, 1946 at Knox Co., Kentucky.¹ He married Vetia Ann Nicewonder, daughter of Edward Thomas Nicewonder and Lois Margaret Asbury, on May 28, 1966 at Porter Co., Indiana.^3,2 Preston David Cobb died on October 24, 2009 at Grovertown, Starke Co., Indiana, at age 63.¹

     Evelyn Dee Whited was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 536-48-1354.³ She was born on May 5, 1931 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska.^4,3 As of December 31, 1947,her married name was Dyk.⁴ She married Andrew "Andy" Dyk on December 31, 1947.^4,2 Evelyn Dee Whited died on January 3, 2002 at Washington at age 70.^4,3

     Andrew "Andy" Dyk was buried at I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas Co., Washington.¹ He was born on September 17, 1930 at Manhattan, Gallatin Co., Montana.^1,2 He married Evelyn Dee Whited, daughter of Hugh Oliver Whited and Gladys Enola Drohman, on December 31, 1947.^1,2 Andrew "Andy" Dyk died on January 31, 2017 at Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 86.² He Andrew Dyk, 86, of Ellensburg, Washington passed away January 31st at Honor Health Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona. One of 12 children, Andy was born on September 17, 1930 in Manhattan, Montana to Dutch immigrants Hiram and Jennie Dyk. He moved to the Kittitas Valley with his family in 1938 where he attended school and eventually met and married the love of his life, Evelyn Whited (12/31/1947). Andy and Evelyn farmed in the Badger Pocket for several years before moving to Moses Lake for a short time, then settled in 1954 on their farm on the west side of the Kittitas Valley. They raised their family of 5 boys and 1 girl, farming and ranching until the late 80's when 4 of the boys continued the farming operations, as Andy went to work at Huppert Farm & Lawn selling farm equipment for several years. Andy was a lifelong member of the CMA (now Mercer Creek Church) and served in many different positions over the years. He was very instrumental in the growth of the church whether with his time, financial support or his wisdom. His incredible dedication to his faith and his church was unwavering. He served on many boards over the years including various agriculture organizations and the Thorp School District, to name a few. In retirement, he and Evelyn began going south to the Phoenix area in their various RV's in the winter and enjoyed their time in the sun while meeting other retirees from all over the country. They joined a group called the "Sowers" which is a group of retirees that have RV's and travel to various places and volunteer their time helping churches with building or maintenance projects. They continued this for many years, always making sure they were home in the summer so he could "help" the boys farm and teach the grandkids the proper way to bale hay. He is survived by his sons: John (Carol) Dyk, Mel (Cindy) Dyk, Bud (Nana) Dyk, Ken (Kristie) Dyk, Arie (Angela) Dyk and his daughter Sandy (Tom) Morris; 16 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; sisters Henrietta and Francie; brother Pete; along with his very special and dear friend, Sally Panattoni. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Evelyn; parents Hiram and Jennie Dyk; 8 siblings and his grandson, AJ Dyk. on February 5, 2017.²