Donald James Chatham1,2,3

M, b. October 17, 1963, d. August 3, 2015
FatherDonald Roger Chatham1,2 b. April 14, 1936, d. September 7, 2018
MotherMarjorie Jean Taylor1,2 b. 1940, d. June 12, 2017
     Donald James Chatham Donald James Chatham passed away in Paradise, CA on August 3rd. Though we lost the ever wide smile and positive attitude of "DJ", we believe he was finally filled with peace. He is survived by his parents Donald and Marjorie Chatham, sister Michelle Cronic, brother Scott Chatham, his Aunt Diane Barnes, nephews and nieces and many other family members and friends! DJ was born in Long Beach, CA. He lived in Redding, Southern CA, and finally settled in Paradise the last several years. Through his business "A Brighter Outlook" he worked tirelessly for his customers and always showed a positive attitude for those willing to accept it! DJ was a loving family member, avid sportsman, a friend to many, a man of faith who loved worshiping and giving back to his community!2 He was born on October 17, 1963 at Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., California.2,3 He died on August 3, 2015 at Paradise, Butte Co., California, at age 51.2

Citations

  1. [S6873] Redding Record Searchlight, From the Donald Chatham obituary in the Oct 18, 2018 edition.
  2. [S9089] Paradise Post, From the Donald James Chatham obituary in the Sep 30, 2015 edition.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

William Alexander Morrison1,2,3

M, b. 1969, d. October 11, 2016
FatherWilliam Reid Morrison Jr.1 b. January 11, 1927, d. August 30, 2014
MotherAnn Grayson McCoy1,3
     William Alexander Morrison was buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 580 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.2 He was born in 1969.2 He died on October 11, 2016 at Gainesville, Alachua Co., Florida.3 He MORRISON, William Alexander "Alex" 47, passed away in Gainesville, FL on October 11, 2016. A native of Belmont, MA, he was a graduate of St. Paul's School ('87) in Concord, NH and Gettysburg College ('92) in Gettysburg, PA where he earned a B.S. in History. He leaves behind his mother, Ann G. Morrison, a sister, Sarah W. Fallon, both of North Chelmsford, MA, a brother, James R. Morrison of Lowell, AR, two nieces and two nephews. on October 20, 2016.3

Citations

  1. [S2192] Citrus County Chronicle, From the William Reid Morrison, Jr. obituary in the Sep 2, 2014 edition.
  2. [S9314] Mount Auburn Cemetery, Middlesex Co., MA, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3122] Boston Globe , The, From the William Alexander Morrison obituary in the Oct 20, 2016 edition.

Theodore LaVernge Hughes1,2,3,4

M, b. August 21, 1918, d. December 3, 2001
     His Social Security Number was 538-10-0923.2 Theodore LaVernge Hughes was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.1,3,5 He was born on August 21, 1918 at Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.1,2,3,6,4,5 He married Victoria Ethel Morrison, daughter of Dr. William Reid Morrison and Victoria Elizabeth Benner, circa 1942.7,5 Theodore LaVernge Hughes died on December 3, 2001 at Issaquah, King Co., Washington, at age 83.1,2,3,6,8,5 He Theodore Hughes, a resident of the Providence Point near Issaquah, died Dec. 3, 2001, at Providence Marianwood in Issaquah following a long illness. He was 83. Mr. Hughes was born Aug. 21, 1918, in Spokane. After he graduated from the University of Washington in 1940, Mr. Hughes was commissioned as an ensign in the Navy. During World War II, Mr. Hughes' ship, the O'Brien, was sunk while on standby to assist the carrier Wasp in the Pacific Ocean. At the end of the war, Mr. Hughes spent three years aboard ship off the coast of China. Upon returning home, Mr. Hughes was stationed on both the East and West coasts and completed a tour of duty in Europe. After 22 years of service, he retired in 1962 with the rank of commander. Following his Navy service, Mr. Hughes worked for the Seattle Fire Department for 15 years as financial director. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mr. Hughes' daughter, Christine Hughes, died in 1965, followed by a second daughter, Cathleen Wilkins, in 1973. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Victoria Hughes; daughter Ada McBride; and seven grandchildren, including Alycia Hameline, who was raised as a daughter by Mr. and Mrs. Hughes. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. today at Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home. Private family burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery, S.E. 240th St. in Kent. on December 8, 2001.5

Family

Victoria Ethel Morrison b. September 24, 1918, d. May 28, 2019
Marriage*He married Victoria Ethel Morrison, daughter of Dr. William Reid Morrison and Victoria Elizabeth Benner, circa 1942.7,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4240] Tahoma National Cemetery, King Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S555] Washington Department of Health, Washington State Birth Index, 1907-1919.
  5. [S1771] Eastside Journal, From the Theodore Hughes obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S2192] Citrus County Chronicle, From the William Reid Morrison, Jr. obituary in the Sep 2, 2014 edition.
  8. [S453] Washington State Department of Health, Washington Death Index, 1940-2014.

Christine L. Hughes1,2

F, b. 1948, d. 1965
FatherTheodore LaVernge Hughes1 b. August 21, 1918, d. December 3, 2001
MotherVictoria Ethel Morrison1 b. September 24, 1918, d. May 28, 2019
     Christine L. Hughes was buried at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 Government Way, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.2 She was born in 1948.2 She died in 1965.1,2

Citations

  1. [S1771] Eastside Journal, From the Theodore Hughes obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.
  2. [S7190] Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane Co., WA, online http://www.findagrave.com/

Cathleen Hughes1

F, d. 1973
FatherTheodore LaVernge Hughes1 b. August 21, 1918, d. December 3, 2001
MotherVictoria Ethel Morrison1 b. September 24, 1918, d. May 28, 2019
     Her married name was Wilkins.1 Cathleen Hughes married Unknown Wilkins.1 Cathleen Hughes died in 1973.1

Family

Unknown Wilkins
Marriage*She married Unknown Wilkins.1 

Citations

  1. [S1771] Eastside Journal, From the Theodore Hughes obituary in the Dec 8, 2001 edition.

Infant Devling1

M, b. December 7, 1899, d. April 2, 1900
FatherJohn Thomas Devling1 b. September 15, 1870, d. May 20, 1948
MotherPhoebe Mosser Smale1 b. August 20, 1874, d. January 24, 1918
     Infant Devling was buried at Highland Cemetery, 6th and N. Fairview Streets, Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He was born on December 7, 1899 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He died on April 2, 1900 at Lock Haven, Clinton Co., Pennsylvania.1 He Mr. and Mrs. John Devling, 306 Bellefonte avenue, are mourning the death of their youngest son, who died Monday night of whooping cough. He was aged 3 months, 3 weeks, and 5 days. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. Services at the house at 3 o’clock by Rev. D. E. Rupley. Interment in Highland. on April 5, 1900.1

Citations

  1. [S9316] Clinton Democrat, The, From the infant Devling obituary in the Apr 5, 1900 edition.

William Grant Batten1,2,3,4,5

M, b. October 7, 1903, d. July 14, 1985
     William Grant Batten was buried at Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens,4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Pasco Co., Florida.1 He married Martha Elizabeth Devling, daughter of John Thomas Devling and Phoebe Mosser Smale.1 William Grant Batten was born on October 7, 1903 at Williamsport, Lycoming Co., Pennsylvania.1,2,3,4,6 He died on July 14, 1985 at Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 81.1,2,6,5 He BATTEN, WILLIAM G., 81, of 3710 Weyford Lane, Holiday, died Sunday (July 14, 1985). Born in Williamsport, Pa., he came here 15 years ago from Fort Myers and was a retired restaurant owner and a World War II Army veteran. He was a Methodist. Survivors include his wife Martha; two nephews and one niece. on July 16, 1985.5

Family

Martha Elizabeth Devling b. September 8, 1906, d. April 9, 1991
Marriage*He married Martha Elizabeth Devling, daughter of John Thomas Devling and Phoebe Mosser Smale.1 

Citations

  1. [S2861] Meadowlawn Memorial Gardens, Pasco Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid=39154479&CRid=72248&
  2. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.
  3. [S8952] Unknown compiler, Pennsylvania, WWI Veterans Service and Compensation Files, 1917-1919, 1934-1948.
  4. [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.
  5. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the William G. Batten obituary in the Jul 16, 1985 edition.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Maradene Stanley1,2

F, b. January 19, 1921, d. January 3, 2002
     Maradene Stanley was buried at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery, 32053 West McCabe Road, Santa Nella Village, Merced Co., California.3,4 Her Social Security Number was 530-05-8064.2 She was born on January 19, 1921 at Vallejo, Solano Co., California.3,5,4 As of June 29, 1937,her married name was Kleckner.1 She married Norman Milroy Kleckner, son of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling, on June 29, 1937.1 Maradene Stanley and Norman Milroy Kleckner were divorced before 1955.2 Maradene Stanley died on January 3, 2002 at San Leandro, Alameda Co., California, at age 80.3,5,4 She Maradene Britto entered peacefully into rest at her San Leandro home surrounded by her family on January 3, 2002. She was 80 years old. Born in Vallejo, CA on January 19, 1921, Maradene was a retired salesperson for Montgomery Wards, following 26 years of employment. She was a 55-year resident of San Leandro and had been active in Boy Scouts with her sons. Maradene had a life membership in the P.T.A. and enjoyed reading, gardening, camping and especially bus trips to Reno and "the ponies". She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed. Maradene is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Carl & Margie, John & Char, Gib & DeeDee and Mark & Roz; foster daughter, Barbara Avelar and her husband, Eddie; her son from a previous marriage, Norman Kleckner Jr; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma & George Cooper of Grass Valley; grandchildren; Michele, Daniel, Darren, Gilbert, Debbie, Michael, Jennifer, Jamie and Jeremy; step-grandchildren; Kent Knopp-Schwyn and Kirk Schwyn; great-grandchildren; Kyra, Sophia, Gilbert, Maradene and Michael Jr; step-great-grandchildren; Collin Knopp-Schwyn, Iain Knopp-Schwyn and Molly Kraus; many nieces, nephews, loving extended family and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, George "Gil" Britto and her sister, Uveda Fernandes. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Maradene's life 1 PM on Sunday, January 13, 2002 at Grissom's Chapel &Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. She will be laid to rest with her husband in a private burial at San Joaquin National Cemetery. on January 6, 2002.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 20, District 61-228, Oakland, Alameda Co., California6

Family

Norman Milroy Kleckner b. June 29, 1913, d. March 12, 1984
Marriage*Maradene Stanley married Norman Milroy Kleckner, son of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling, on June 29, 1937.1 
Divorce* Maradene Stanley and Norman Milroy Kleckner were divorced before 1955.2 
Child
  • Norman Michael Kleckner6,4

Citations

  1. [S4640] Sacramento, California California State Archives, California, Marriage Records from Select Counties, 1850-1941.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S9320] Alameda Times-Star, From the Maradene Britto obituary in the Jan 6, 2002 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Floyd Henry Simon

M, b. May 30, 1917, d. February 24, 2005
     His Social Security Number was 395-10-8495.1 Floyd Henry Simon was born on May 30, 1917.1 He married Emma Katherine Kleckner, daughter of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling, on January 22, 1942 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.2 Floyd Henry Simon died on February 24, 2005 at California at age 87.1

Family

Emma Katherine Kleckner b. January 9, 1924, d. June 24, 2009
Marriage*He married Emma Katherine Kleckner, daughter of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling, on January 22, 1942 at Oakland, Alameda Co., California.2 
Children
  • Linda Lee Simon3
  • Jerald Henry Simon3
  • Leonard Alan Simon3,4
  • Thomas W. Simon3

Citations

  1. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  2. [S9265] Swissdale Family Tree, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/119348303/person/170184406886/facts
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S6837] East Bay Times, From the Shawn Alan Simon obituary in the Apr 30, 2004 edition.

Joseph Albert Roswell1

M, b. December 23, 1912, d. February 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 570-12-3795.2 Joseph Albert Roswell married Miriam Elizabeth Kleckner, daughter of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling.3 Joseph Albert Roswell was born on December 23, 1912 at Cowlitz Co., Washington.2,1,4 He died on February 8, 1951 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 38.1

Family

Miriam Elizabeth Kleckner b. August 21, 1921, d. February 8, 1951
Marriage*He married Miriam Elizabeth Kleckner, daughter of Harry Milroy Kleckner and Ruth H. Devling.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S555] Washington Department of Health, Washington State Birth Index, 1907-1919.

Ruth Ella Roswell1,2

F, b. April 15, 1943, d. October 24, 2000
FatherJoseph Albert Roswell1 b. December 23, 1912, d. February 8, 1951
MotherMiriam Elizabeth Kleckner1 b. August 21, 1921, d. February 8, 1951
     Her married name was Manchester.2 Her Social Security Number was 554-62-3660.2 Her married name was Herman.2 Her married name was Heineman.2 Ruth Ella Roswell married Unknown Herman.2 Ruth Ella Roswell married Unknown Heineman.2 Ruth Ella Roswell married Unknown Manchester.2 Ruth Ella Roswell was born on April 15, 1943 at Alameda Co., California.1 She died on October 24, 2000 at California at age 57.2

Family 1

Unknown Manchester
Marriage*She married Unknown Manchester.2 

Family 2

Unknown Heineman
Marriage*Ruth Ella Roswell married Unknown Heineman.2 

Family 3

Unknown Herman
Marriage*Ruth Ella Roswell married Unknown Herman.2 

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.