Robert Nelson Peterson1,2,3

M, b. May 28, 1924, d. March 15, 2007
     Robert Nelson Peterson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Fort Benton, Chouteau Co., Montana.3 He was born on May 28, 1924 at Minnesota.1,3 He married Frances Arlene Arthur, daughter of James William Arthur and Olive Ruth Dillon, on September 27, 1971 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.1,2 Robert Nelson Peterson died on March 15, 2007 at Montana at age 82.3

Family

Frances Arlene Arthur b. October 31, 1937, d. September 6, 2016
Marriage*He married Frances Arlene Arthur, daughter of James William Arthur and Olive Ruth Dillon, on September 27, 1971 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  2. [S5230] Great Falls Tribune, From the Frances A. Arthur Peterson obituary in the Sep 9, 2016 edition.
  3. [S8461] Riverside Cemetery, Chouteau Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.

Jerry Joseph Melik1,2

M, b. June 2, 1930, d. March 18, 1980
     His Social Security Number was 516-32-3268.3 Jerry Joseph Melik was born on June 2, 1930 at Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana; His original surname was Chmelik.1,3,2,4 He married Delores Lorraine Arthur, daughter of James William Arthur and Olive Ruth Dillon, on June 2, 1968 at Fergus Co., Montana.1,2 Jerry Joseph Melik died on March 18, 1980 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 49.2

Family

Delores Lorraine Arthur
Marriage*He married Delores Lorraine Arthur, daughter of James William Arthur and Olive Ruth Dillon, on June 2, 1968 at Fergus Co., Montana.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  2. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S7001] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Index, 1870-1986.

Virginia V. Rohde1

F, b. December 18, 1930, d. July 5, 2012
     Virginia V. Rohde was buried at Pine Bluffs Cemetery, Pine Bluffs, Laramie Co., Wyoming.1,2 She was born on December 18, 1930 at Cumro, Custer Co., Nebraska.1,2 As of January 17, 1951,her married name was Gordon.1 She married Mitchell Dean "Mike" Gordon, son of Thomas Charles Gordon and Dorothy Pauline Smith, on January 17, 1951 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.1 Virginia V. Rohde died on July 5, 2012 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming, at age 81.1,2 She Virginia Gordon, 81, a longtime resident of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Cheyenne, Wyo., July 5, 2012. She was born Dec. 18, 1930, in Cumro, a daughter to August and Gladys Rohde, the third of six children. She was baptized April 9, 1939. She attended schools in both Ansley and Broken Bow. Virginia married Mike Gordon Jan. 17, 1951, in Broken Bow. She worked at Pine Bluffs Community Center before her retirement. Virginia was a member of the United Methodist Church of Pine Bluffs. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, garage sales and most of all bingo with her friends. One of her joys was decorating her home for holidays especially, Christmas. Recently, as a resident at Life Care Center, Virginia became friends with residents, staff members and especially close to her roommate Bobbie. Virginia is survived by her daughters, Barbara Adams and husband Steve of Broken Bow, Sandy Ragsdale and husband Bubba; a son, James Gordon and wife, Kelly, all of Pine Bluffs; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Rohde of Kimball, and Fred Rohde and wife Louise of Ansley; and three sisters, Augusta Vincent and Clydia Mae Young of Lincoln, and Dorothy Polland of Valentine. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister and brothers-in-law, Katherine Rohde, Darreld Vincent, Ade Young, and Harley Polland; nephews, Flint and Matthew Rohde; and a daughter-in-law, Lee Ann Gordon. Graveside services were at the Pine Bluffs Cemetery in Pine Bluffs Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Pastor Dan DeBruyn officiated. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. on July 24, 2012.1

Family

Mitchell Dean "Mike" Gordon b. August 17, 1929, d. November 15, 1987
Marriage*She married Mitchell Dean "Mike" Gordon, son of Thomas Charles Gordon and Dorothy Pauline Smith, on January 17, 1951 at Broken Bow, Custer Co., Nebraska.1 
Children
  • Barbara Gordon1
  • Sandy Gordon1
  • James Gordon1

Citations

  1. [S433] Custer County Nebraska Chief, From the Virginia Gordon obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.
  2. [S8463] Pine Bluffs Cemetery, Laramie Co., WY, online www.findagrave.com.

Lee Ann "Leeann" Nicholson1

F, b. August 7, 1960, d. November 19, 2003
     Her Social Security Number was 520-84-8834.1 Her married name was Gordon.2 Lee Ann "Leeann" Nicholson married James Gordon, son of Mitchell Dean "Mike" Gordon and Virginia V. Rohde.2 Lee Ann "Leeann" Nicholson was born on August 7, 1960 at Cheyenne, Laramie Co., Wyoming.1 She died on November 19, 2003 at Wyoming at age 43.1

Family

James Gordon
Marriage*She married James Gordon, son of Mitchell Dean "Mike" Gordon and Virginia V. Rohde.2 

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S433] Custer County Nebraska Chief, From the Virginia Gordon obituary in the Jul 24, 2012 edition.

Hugh Lester Salnave1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 3, 1879, d. May 24, 1944
     Hugh Lester Salnave was buried at Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, King Co., Washington.2,4 He was born on February 3, 1879 at Washington.1,2,5 He married Gertrude Florence Dillon, daughter of Paton Daniel Dillon and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Salmon, on May 5, 1907 at Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska.1 Hugh Lester Salnave died on May 24, 1944 at Seattle, King Co., Washington, at age 65.2,3,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 118, District 138, Ward 7, Seattle, King Co., Washington6
1920Dwelling 4, District 298, Seattle, King Co., Washington7
1930Dwelling 88, District 202, Seattle, King Co., Washington8

Occupation

1910Insurance inspector6
1920Auto mechanic7
1930Machinist8

Family

Gertrude Florence Dillon b. March, 1877, d. February 9, 1943
Marriage*Hugh Lester Salnave married Gertrude Florence Dillon, daughter of Paton Daniel Dillon and Margaret Jane "Maggie" Salmon, on May 5, 1907 at Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska.1 

Citations

  1. [S8294] Nebraska State Historical Society State Library and Archives, Nebraska, Marriage Records, 1855-1908.
  2. [S2678] Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=5377477&CRid=417974&
  3. [S3926] Washington State Archives, Washington, Deaths, 1883-1960.
  4. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Patricia Jean "Patsy" Handrop1,2

F, b. December 15, 1944, d. July 8, 1986
     Her Social Security Number was 552-70-5259.3 Patricia Jean "Patsy" Handrop was born on December 15, 1944 at Florida.2,3 As of March 5, 1966,her married name was Kirchner.1 She married Daniel D. Kirchner, son of William Jermiah "Bill" Kirchner and Reva Almira Dillon, on March 5, 1966 at Santa Clara Co., California.1 Patricia Jean "Patsy" Handrop died on July 8, 1986 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 41.2

Family

Daniel D. Kirchner b. October 8, 1943, d. November 30, 1969
Marriage*She married Daniel D. Kirchner, son of William Jermiah "Bill" Kirchner and Reva Almira Dillon, on March 5, 1966 at Santa Clara Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.