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     His Social Security Number was 720-07-8102.⁴ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding was buried at Maple Hill Cemetery, 2301 South 34th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^3,5 He married Brenda Unknown.³ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding was born on September 1, 1928 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^2,4,5,3 He married Lorene Marie Henry in November, 1950.³ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding and Lorene Marie Henry were divorced in 1984.⁶ Arthur Gene "Jake" Harding died on July 20, 2010 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Kansas, at age 81.^4,3,5 He Arthur G. Harding, 81, of KCK, passed away on July 20, 2010, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Jake was born Sept. 1, 1928, to Art and Elizabeth Harding. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Dad lived his life to the fullest right to the very end. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a plastering contractor where he mentored many young men in the trade. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Viola Nixon and Evelyn Akens, his wife, Brenda, and his former wife, Lorene. Survivors include, sister Barbara Means; daughters, Joy, Gwen (Carl), Susan (Paul), Petite; step daughters, Deborah (Joe), Sherry (Steve), Mary Beth (Brian). He also leaves five grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren. on July 22, 2010.³

     Her Social Security Number was 515-24-2817.³ Viola Harding was buried at Old Mission Cemetery, 3424 E. 21st Street N, Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas.⁴ Her married name was Nixon.² She married Hal Frank Nixon.² Viola Harding was born on November 26, 1931 at Kansas.^1,3,4 She died on March 29, 1980 at Kansas at age 48.^3,4

     George Clarence Spoerl was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 3054 County Road BB, Cottage Grove, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,4,5 He was born on October 24, 1918 at Madison, Dane Co., Wisconsin.^1,5,4,6,2,3 He married Virginia Agnes Harding, daughter of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, on February 14, 1947 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^1,3 George Clarence Spoerl died on November 9, 2001 at Wisconsin at age 83.^1,3 He Come to Me all who are weary and I will give you rest. George Clarence Spoerl found his eternal rest in the Lord on Nov. 8, 2001. He was born the third son of John and Anna (Stitgen) Spoerl on Oct. 24, 1918, in Madison, Wis. George graduated from East High School and then attended UW-Stout college. In 1942, he answered the call to patriotism and joined the army to serve his country during World War II. It was during that time that George met and married the love of his life, Virginia (Harding) Spoerl, on Feb. 14, 1947, in Kansas City, Kan. After living in Kansas for about three years, they relocated to Madison, Wis. It was there, on the east side of town, that George and Virginia proudly raised their nine children. Together they opened their hearts to numerous foster children, showing them the true meaning of family love. George spent his entire life in quiet dignity, caring as only a father can for the welfare of his family. He worked hard as a union master carpenter for a number of companies, retiring from MilVanders Inc. in 1980. Family and friends alike delighted in his wooden creations, from puzzles to furniture, each crafted with love. George enjoyed a good practical joke as both the player and recipient. He always looked for an opportunity to make someone laugh and, at the same time, was there as a solid shoulder to lean on, offering care and support. He was one of the founding members of St. Dennis parish, active in the Holy Name Society, participating in its annual festivals and again, lending his talent as a craftsman to give beauty to the new church. As his health declined, George relocated to Wyocena Health Care Center where he was lovingly cared for by the staff on Evergreen and Almond Avenue. George is survived by his wife and sweetheart, Virginia; and his brood of kids, Mary of Tucson, Ariz., Frank (Nichola) of DesMoines, Iowa; Faith (Alan) Vangen of Rio, Wis; Mike (Mary Malaney), Ruth (John Cox III) DiCristina, Dennis (Renee), all of Madison, Wis., Paul (Judy) of Greenville, Wis., John (Tammy) of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and Debbie (David) Leising of Randolph, Wis. George was the loving Grandpa of Becci, Erin, Elite, Abbie, Nick, Man, Angie, J.C, Thomas, Samantha, Cassandra, John, Robert, Brooke, Emily, and Eli. He was also a proud great-grandpa to Emily, Jacob, and Jared. In addition, he is survived by his brother, Edward (Susan) Spoerl; his sister-in-law, MaryEllen Spoerl; and numerous nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Albert; and his sister, Josephine. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. at St. Denis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Road, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Gunderson East Funeral Home, 5203 Monona Dr., and also from 10 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to St. Dennis Catholic Church. Anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a daddy. on November 11, 2001.³

     Stella M. Wickers was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² Her Social Security Number was 513-20-0544.³ She was born on August 23, 1908 at Missouri.³ As of circa 1924,her married name was Harding.⁴ She married Everett Milton Harding, son of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, circa 1924.⁴ Stella M. Wickers died in March, 1976 at age 67.³

     Everett Bernard Harding was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ He was born on July 22, 1925 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² He died in 1967.¹

     James Virgil Harding was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ His Social Security Number was 506-20-0666.² He married Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom.⁵ James Virgil Harding was born on January 1, 1927 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.¹ He died on December 24, 2002 at age 75.^1,2

     Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.^2,1 She Avanall “Abby” Mona Harding, 91 of Plattsburg, Mo. formerly of Gladstone, MO. passed away April, 20, 2018 at Oakridge of Plattsburg. Visitation will be at 9AM on Monday April 30, 2018 at Highland Park Funeral Home, 4101 State Ave. Kansas City, KS. Services following at 10AM at the funeral home and burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Mrs. Harding was born Jan. 6, 1927 in Rocky Mount, MO. to Norman and Maude Mary Sidebottom. She was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelistic Center Church for over fifty years. Abby was preceded in death her parents, husband; James Harding and 7 brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Daughter; Linda and husband Jack Coppage, Son: Scott and Kathy Harding, Grandchildren: Ashlee, Dustin, Brett and Melanie, Great Granddaughters: Carter, Kennedy and Emerson.¹ Her married name was Harding.¹ She married James Virgil Harding, son of Everett Milton Harding and Stella M. Wickers.¹ Avanall Mona "Abby" Sidebottom was born on January 6, 1927 at Rocky Mount, Miller Co., Missouri.^1,2 She died on April 20, 2018 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 91.¹

     His Social Security Number was 509-20-0516.⁴ Norman M. Harding married Juanita Unknown.¹ Norman M. Harding was born on September 20, 1929 at Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.⁴ He died in December, 1979 at age 50.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 510-26-2739.¹ Juanita Unknown was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.² Her married name was Harding.² She married Norman M. Harding, son of Everett Milton Harding and Stella M. Wickers.² Juanita Unknown was born on October 20, 1927.¹ She died on September 16, 2010 at Kansas at age 82.¹

     His Social Security Number was 510-05-3388.⁵ Earl Charles Chapman was buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas.^6,4 He was born on August 23, 1903 at Valley Falls, Jackson Co., Kansas.^3,6,5,4 He married Inez Viola Harding, daughter of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, circa 1928.^1,2 Earl Charles Chapman died on June 17, 1975 at Jacksboro, Jack Co., Texas, at age 71.^6,4

     Velma Grace Bowdre Velma Grace Harding, 94, of Gladstone, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was born on March 6, 1923 in Princeton, MO. She was the 2nd oldest of 8 children born to her loving parents, Mary Elizabeth (Koch) and Charles Edgar Bowdre. Velma grew up in Kansas City, Kansas. One day, while she was washing the dishes, Marion Harding came by her house to pick up her brother for a baseball game. While he was walking through the house, he saw Velma and thought she was the prettiest girl he had ever seen! Instead of going to the baseball game, he picked up a towel and started drying the dishes. He spent the next long six months pleading for a date before Velma’s best friend, Frances, convinced her to go to the theatre with him. Not long after, on the 22nd of July 1940, Velma and Marion were married. Together, Velma and Marion had 5 children whom they raised in Kansas City, Kansas. In the early 90s, Velma and Marion moved to Gladstone, Missouri where they spent 25 happy years. Velma was a charter member of Oak Grove Christian Church in Kansas City when it was founded in 1969, and a deaconess therein. She was always very active in the church and loved doing whatever she could to serve God there. She also loved to cook, spend time with her family, listen to any kind of music and to go bowling- if she could choose between bowling and eating, she would always rather bowl! Velma was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, and one son, Crist Harding. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Marion Harding; 4 children: Pat (Tim) Rhoades, Joyce (Tom) Janssen, Sandy (Roy) Clogston, and Keith Harding. Also, her daughter-in-law, Sheila; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed. The family would like to especially thank her caregiver, Carol Hartman who took such good care of her when her health started failing, and also Pastor Helen Nelson, for providing spiritual guidance and loving kindness for as long as she knew her.² She was buried at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co., Kansas.³ She was born on March 6, 1923 at Princeton, Mercer Co., Missouri.² As of July 22, 1940,her married name was Harding.¹ She married Marion Harding, son of John Milton Harding and Mary Agnes Menkin/Memke, on July 22, 1940.^1,2 Velma Grace Bowdre died on June 11, 2017 at Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 94.²

     James Milton Harding was buried at Paradise Cemetery, 980 Elliott Road, Paradise, Butte Co., California.² He was born on October 17, 1933 at Kansas.² He married Eva Louise Pitcock on July 8, 1960 at Tulare Co., California.³ James Milton Harding died on June 25, 2018 at Butte Co., California, at age 84.² He Surrounded by his family James Harding passed away June 25th 2018. James was born October 17, 1933 in Kansas and spent his early years working with his family picking crops. James graduated from college with a degree in mechanical engineering and has taught grades 5-7 but is best known locally as a general contractor who has built many homes and apartments on the ridge. James enjoyed family, skiing, flying and travel. James is survived by his wife, Eva Louise Harding, sons, Jim Harding and Dan Harding, granddaughters Alisha Showalter, Emily Harding and Maya Harding. Services were held Friday at the Paradise District Cemetery. on June 30, 2018.²