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     His Social Security Number was 478-36-2484.⁶ James Ronald "Jim" Washburn was buried at Oakland Cemetery, Solon, Johnson Co., Iowa.^3,4 He was born on June 26, 1936 at Iowa.^2,4,6 He married Bonnie J. Keith on February 14, 1963 at Iowa City, Johnson Co., Iowa.^4,3 James Ronald "Jim" Washburn died on October 2, 2010 at Solon, Johnson Co., Iowa, at age 74.^3,4,6 He James "Jim" R. Washburn, 74 of Solon, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in his home, funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon, with Father Jim Vrba officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Brosh Chapel in Solon, where there will be a 7 p.m. parish vigil. Jim was born June 26, 1936, in Des Moines, the son of James and Gladys (Mayland) Washburn. He married Bonnie Keith on Feb. 14, 1963, in Iowa City. He served in the United States Army. Jim worked for the Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. (MidAmerican Energy) in Iowa City for over 34 years as a meter reader until retiring in 1995; tie was also a part time city clerk in Solon for 10 years. Jim was a member of the Solon American Legion, as well as St. Mary's Catholic Church, Jim had a genuine love of sports, sports trivia, NASCAR, and country music. He especially enjoyed college and pro-foot ball season making his team picks with his son, Jim, and watching the Hawkeyes, Iowa women's basketball and the Solon Spartans. He loved spending time with his daughter, Lisa, and her husband, Jerry, and watching his granddaughters participate in their school sports and activities. He was a proud Dad and Grandpa. He treasured the time with his loving wife, Bonnie, as they traveled and attended country and western music events together. Jim's warm smile, kind heart and generous nature will be greatly missed by those who loved him. Jim is survived by his wife, Bonnie; children, Lisa (Jerry) Kramer of Solon and Jim Washburn of North Liberty; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Karly and Hannah; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Washburn of Sturbridge, Mass. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and his parents. on October 4, 2010.³

     His Social Security Number was 485-42-1410.⁶ Richard Alan Washburn married Ruth Gomberg.³ Richard Alan Washburn was born on November 10, 1938 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.^6,3 He died on May 20, 2010 at Sturbridge, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, at age 71.^6,3 He STURBRIDGE - Richard Alan Washburn, 71, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2010 in his home with his family by his side. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 10, 1938 to James "Bert" Washburn and Gladys (Mayland) Washburn. He is survived by Ruth (Gomberg) Washburn, his wife of 26 years, and by his stepson, Michael Matteson and his wife, Nan Huang, of Calgary, Canada; and his stepson, Timothy Matteson of Virginia Beach, VA; and four grandchildren. Dick was a 1957 graduate of Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon, Iowa, and Northeastern University, in Boston, MA. He served in the Navy from 1959 to 1962, and worked at Sylvania-GTE-General Dynamics for 33 years as an electronics engineer. In retirement, Dick enjoyed working in his yard. He also had his own chair at the Sturbridge Antique Store, where he was always happy to wait on customers. He enjoyed being around people, and was thrilled that so many came to be at his bedside to wish him farewell. A private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. on May 22, 2010.³

     Vera Irene Wright was buried at Abel Cemetery, Hedrick, Keokuk Co., Iowa.² Her Social Security Number was 479-10-3229.³ She was born on July 12, 1902 at Stuart, Guthrie Co., Iowa.^1,2,3 As of August 1, 1930,her married name was Fear.⁴ She married Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear, son of Daniel E. "Dan" Fear and Amanda C. Pence, on August 1, 1930 at Lancaster, Schuyler Co., Missouri.⁴ Vera Irene Wright died on December 1, 1974 at Iowa at age 72.^2,3

     Her married name was Miller.² Her married name was Manser.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 484-48-0598.⁷ Her married name was Thrasher.¹ Her married name was Daniel.¹ Her married name was Neades.¹ Inace Irene Fear married Unknown Thrasher.¹ Inace Irene Fear married Unknown Daniel.¹ Inace Irene Fear married Unknown Neades.¹ Inace Irene Fear married Unknown Miller.^2,3 Inace Irene Fear married Eldon Manser.⁶ Inace Irene Fear was born on January 26, 1942 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.^1,7 She died on November 4, 2000 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa, at age 58.^1,6,7 She Des Moines - Inace Irene Miller, 58, of the 1800 block of Des Moines Street died of cancer Saturday at Mercy Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Cremation will follow services. Mrs. Miller was born in Ottumwa and had lived in Des Moines 50 years. She was a waitress. She is survived by her husband, Eldon Manser; four sons, Everett Thrasher and Duane Daniel, both of Des Moines, Terry Thrasher of Sterling, Colo., and Tim Thrasher of White Bear Lake, Minn; two brothers, Richard Fear of Racine, Wis., and Douglas Fear of Jefferson City, Mo; two sisters, Lindola Jennings of Des Moines and Tycene Sargent of Phoenix; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. on November 5, 2000.⁶

     Donald Orvil "Don" Fear was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^4,6 He was born on April 6, 1921 at Delta, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^2,3,4,6 He married Marilyn Bell Erickson on September 13, 1946.⁴ Donald Orvil "Don" Fear OTTUMWA — Donald O. Fear, 93, formerly of 423 Elmdale Ave., died at 12:45 a.m. May 21, 2014, at Oskaloosa Care Center in Oskaloosa. He was born April 6, 1921, in Delta, Iowa, to Dea and Mabel Yahnke Fear. Don was raised by Roscoe and Emma Klingaman. He married Marilyn Erickson on September 13, 1946. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1998. A graduate of Sigourney High School, he served with the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the carrier Bunker Hill. Don retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1986. Surviving are three daughters, Donna (Allen) Jordan of Oskaloosa, Deanne Fear of Ottumwa and Debbie (Don) Henry of Johnston; five grandchildren, Allene Pushor, Melinda (Mike) Connell, Denise (Brian) Kitzman, Emma Henry and Sarah Henry; six great-grandchildren, Megan Pushor, Melanie Pushor, Madison Connell, Hazel Kitzman, Zachary Kitzman and Cayle Kitzman; a great-great-granddaughter, Brooklynn; a half brother, Doug (Donna) Fear of Jefferson City, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Reece Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Kendall officiating. Burial will be in Pennington Cemetery in Sigourney. on May 21, 2014.⁴ He died on May 21, 2014 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 93.⁴

     Marilyn Bell Erickson was buried at Pennington Cemetery, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 482-20-1306.⁶ She was born on October 14, 1924 at Warren, Story Co., Iowa.^2,6,3,5 As of September 13, 1946,her married name was Fear.¹ She married Donald Orvil "Don" Fear, son of Dea Orvil "Dee" Fear and Mabel V. Yahnke, on September 13, 1946.¹ Marilyn Bell Erickson died on November 9, 1998 at Iowa at age 74.^1,6,5

     Douglas Eugene "Doug" Fear Sr. was born on February 13, 1944 at Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.³ He married Donna Van Osdol on April 15, 1966.³ Douglas Eugene "Doug" Fear Sr. died on November 27, 2015 at Jefferson City, Cole Co., Missouri, at age 71.³ He Douglas Eugene Fear Sr., 71, of Jefferson City, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, at Capital Region Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 13, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of the late Dea Fear and Wanda (Seley) Castor. On April 15, 1966, he married Donna Van Osdol who survives at the home. Doug joined the Marine Corps on April 21, 1961, at the age of 17, and served until March 11, 1965. He served overseas throughout numerous places including Philippines, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Vietnam and Okinawa. He received medals for Pistol Expert, Good Conduct Medal, M-14 Marksmanship Badge and Armed Forced Expeditionary Medal. He worked his whole life as a car salesman, sales manager and later he became owner of his own business, Doug's Blvd. Motors. He is survived by his wife, Donna Fear, of Jefferson City; a daughter, Dawn (Robert) Hake, of Jefferson City; a son, Douglas Fear Jr., of Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Ashley (Jake) Heatherly, Jessica (Chris) Bruemmer, Ryan Hake, Madison Fear and Jordyn Fear; two great-grandchildren, Jade Heatherly and Landon Bruemmer; one sister, Lindola Jennings, of Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Richard (Sandy) Fear, of Racine, Wis; a motherin- law, Dordan Van Osdol, of Jefferson City; one brother-in-law, Doyle (Carol) Van Osdol, of Jefferson City; and two sisters-in-law, Denise (Dale) Taylor, of Jefferson City, and Debbie (Terry) Loper, of Plattsmouth, Neb. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Castor; his father, Dea Fear; two sisters, Inace Miller and Tycene Sargent; two brothers, Ray Dudley and Donald Fear; and a brother-in-law, Dwayne Van Osdol. Visitation will be 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at Dulle- Trimble Funeral Home. Military honors will be provided at the conclusion of the visitation. on November 28, 2015.³