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     Harley Goodwin was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on June 7, 1881 at Iowa.¹ He married Nellie Ethel Fear, daughter of James B. Fear and Rozella "Rosa" "Rosie" Shifflett, on January 20, 1919 at Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri.^2,3 Harley Goodwin died on December 12, 1952 at Iowa at age 71.¹

     Emmett Garold Shaffer was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.¹ He was born on May 18, 1904 at Rose HIll, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^4,3 He married Zella Mae Blaylock, daughter of Erlis F. Blaylock and Nellie Ethel Fear, on July 2, 1925 at Indiana.^2,5 Emmett Garold Shaffer died in 1959.^1,5

     Harry Herbert Eberline was buried at Forest Cemetery, Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 481-05-9583.⁷ He was born on November 5, 1898 at Prairie Township, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^3,7,5,4,6 He married Marie Bernadette Blaylock, daughter of Erlis F. Blaylock and Nellie Ethel Fear, on February 25, 1928 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.^2,8 Harry Herbert Eberline died on April 11, 1974 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 75.^7,6 He OSKALOOSA - Harry H. Eberline, 75, died Thursday at Mahaska Hospital. He was born Nov. 5, 1898, in Mahaska County, to Joseph and Bertha Strom Eberline. He was a retired construction worker. Surviving are his widow, Marie; and one brother, Earl of Oskaloosa. The service will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Newman Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. on April 12, 1974.⁶

     Joseph Gene Thomas Joseph Gene Thomas, 83 of Delta, died Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Joseph was born August 24, 1933. Joseph Gene Thomas was born August 24, 1933 to Joe and Audrey Fear Thomas. Joe was born three miles southwest of What Cheer in the house that he resided in for 83 years. He grew up helping on the family farm. Joe graduated from What Cheer High School in 1951. He, along with his lifetime friend, Dick Utt, joined the U.S. Navy in 1953. Joe spent most of his deployment on the USS Blue where he traveled the Pacific Ocean to Hawaii, Australia, Japan and Taiwan during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in the spring of 1957. One of his Navy buddies introduced Joe to his stepdaughter, Patricia Moore and On August 30, 1957 Joe was united in marriage to Patricia (Tricia) in San Diego, California. The couple moved to Iowa and ran the Thomas family farm. They raised corn, oats, hay, and soybeans over the many years they farmed. Joe also raised hogs, cattle, sheep and still has cattle even though he claimed he had retired several years ago. Joe devoted much of his time to farming, family and occasionally hunting and fishing. Joe worked hard and had very little time for other pursuits. He did look forward to attending his annual Navy reunion with his wife all over the United States and Joe never missed an opportunity to spend time with his grandkids. Joe is survived by his wife, Tricia; his two daughters: Renee (& Steve) Gatton of rural What Cheer and Jodi (& Jason) Frederick of Sahuarita, Arizona; three grandchildren: Ben (& Becki) Gatton, Austin Braun and Courtney (& Dana) Banks; eight great grandchildren: Cade and Cooper Banks, Sydney, Jake, Eli and Ella Gatton, and Mason and Morgan Ford. He also leaves behind three sisters Virginia, Catherine, Patsy as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved grandson, Nick Thomas Jones; a niece; a nephew; and a lifetime friend and buddy, Dick Utt. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Burial will be in the Rice Cemetery near What Cheer.¹ He was buried at Rice Cemetery, What Cheer, Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 He was born on August 24, 1933 at Keokuk Co., Iowa.^1,2 He married Patricia K. "Trish" Moore on August 30, 1957 at San Diego, San Diego Co., California.^1,2 Joseph Gene Thomas died on December 31, 2016 at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa, at age 83.^1,2

     Virginia M. Thomas was born circa 1925 at Iowa.³

     His Social Security Number was 482-32-2079.² Robert Reed Fear was born on July 26, 1934 at Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California.² He died on May 11, 2006 at age 71.²

     As of 1944,her married name was Fear.¹ Mae Broyles married John Daniel Fear, son of Alvin Clay Fear and Lena Madaline Adrian, in 1944.¹ Mae Broyles died in 1962.¹

     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