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     George Russell Wolfe was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.⁴ He was born in September, 1847 at Pennsylvania.⁵ He married Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, daughter of Eleazner E. Cole and Elizabeth Conner, on February 8, 1869 at Scott Co., Iowa.^1,3 George Russell Wolfe died in 1904.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 456-09-5114.² Bessie Marie Wolfe was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.² Her married name was Jaynes.⁵ She married Leonard F. Jaynes.^2,5 Bessie Marie Wolfe was born on April 7, 1890 at Nebraska.^3,2 As of circa 1907,her married name was Whittaker.⁶ She married Francis Elmer Whittaker circa 1907.⁶ Bessie Marie Wolfe died on January 15, 1986 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 95.²

     Leonard F. Jaynes married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole.^2,1 Leonard F. Jaynes was born on April 11, 1894 at Indian Territory (Oklahoma).¹ He died on January 17, 1971 at Montana at age 76.

     Nellie Wolfe was buried at Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on August 3, 1876.¹ She died on December 9, 1878 at Fillmore Co., Nebraska, at age 2.¹

     William Joseph Wolfe was born circa March, 1870 at Illinois.¹

     Minnie E. Wolfe was born circa 1872 at Illinois.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 565-44-9792.⁵ Eva Evelyn Wolfe and Andrew "Andy" Delaney were divorced.⁶ Eva Evelyn Wolfe was born on August 4, 1888 at Geneva, Fillmore Co., Nebraska.^3,5,7 As of March 28, 1904,her married name was Delane.³ As of March 28, 1904,her married name was Delaney.³ She married Andrew "Andy" Delaney on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.³ Eva Evelyn Wolfe died on October 31, 1978 at Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 90.^7,8 She Private family Mass will be Thursday for Evelyn Delaney, 90, who died in a local hospital Tuesday morning. A native of Nebraska, she had been a Santa Cruz resident for 31 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Disabled American Veterans. She is survived by a daughter, Jane Smith of Santa Cruz; a granddaughter, two grandsons, and six great-grandchildren. Mass will be at Holy Cross Church with the Rev. Gerald McCormick officiating, followed by private interment. on November 1, 1978.⁸

     Francis Elmer Whittaker was born circa 1889 at Nebraska.¹ He married Bessie Marie Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, circa 1907.¹

     Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker was buried at Highland Cemetery, 1860 East 12th Street, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.⁵ She was born on February 27, 1909 at Thayer Co., Nebraska.^5,3 As of October 11, 1926,her married name was Vroman.² She married Arthur Rush Vroman on October 11, 1926 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.^2,3 Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker died on September 1, 1969 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 60.^5,3 She Mrs. A. R. (Genevieve L.) Vroman, 60, died Sunday in Natrona County Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vroman was born Feb 27, 1909, in Grand Island, Neb. and was reared and educated there. In 1926 she was married to A. R. Vroman Sr. at Ft. Collins, Colo., and they came to Casper in 1927. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, at the family home at 44 Oklahoma St. in Evansville; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Peterson, Mrs. Flora Doherty, Mrs. Carol Kimbrell, all of Casper; four sons, A. R. Vroman Jr. and Duane Vroman of Casper, Robert Vroman, Jackson, Glen Vroman, Rawlins; her mother, Mrs. L. Haynes, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Evadell Cosmer, Billings; one brother, Bill Whitaker; and 18 grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. on September 2, 1969.³

     William D. "Billy" Whittaker married Edna Natalia Howeller.⁵ William D. "Billy" Whittaker was born on January 2, 1911 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.²

     Evaladell Whittaker was buried at Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 450-09-5056.⁷ Her married name was Dove.⁸ Her married name was Crosmer.⁵ Her married name was Hampton.² She married John Kenneth Crosmer.⁵ Evaladell Whittaker married Ray Hampton.² Evaladell Whittaker married William Chester Dove.⁸ Evaladell Whittaker was born on February 16, 1913 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.^7,5,3 As of June 2, 1953,her married name was Palin.³ She married Murry Bert Palin on June 2, 1953 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.³ As of August 17, 1954,her married name was Frey.³ Evaladell Whittaker and Murry Bert Palin were divorced on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.⁹ Evaladell Whittaker married Clarence E. Frey on August 17, 1954 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.³ Evaladell Whittaker died on February 16, 1998 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 85.^2,7,5 She Evaladell Crosmer, 85, of Billings, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 1998, at Parkview Convalescent Center. She was born in Grand Island, Neb., Feb. 16, 1913. She was raised in the oil fields of Oklahoma and Texas. She moved to Montana in 1952 where she met and married John Kenneth Crosmer, who preceded her in death in 1990. She worked as a seamstress for the Northern Hotel for 20 years before retiring. Her favorite pastimes were crafts, sewing, fishing and her grandchildren. She is survived by her four sons and their wives: Edward Hampton and Rose of Billings, Bob Hampton and Joan of Riverton, Wyo., Bill Dove and Donna of Laurel, Dave Crosmer and Janis of Huntley; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and her closest and best friend, Ruth Steward, with whom she shared so many hours of friendship, volunteer work, church and happiness. Thank you Ruth, we appreciate your friendship to our Mom. We will miss you Gramma. Funeral services and viewing will be held at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, with interment following at Terrace Gardens Cemetery. on February 17, 1998.⁵

     Dorothy Juanita Whittaker was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^1,3,5 She was born on August 22, 1916 at Grand Island, Hall Co., Nebraska.^1,3 As of May 28, 1933,her married name was Goodwin.³ She married Virgil Gus Goodwin on May 28, 1933 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Dorothy Juanita Whittaker died on August 19, 1961 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 44.^1,3 She Dorothy Juanita Goodwin, 44, 1240 Howard Ave., died Saturday morning in a Billings hospital of cancer. She had been sick since October. Mrs. Goodwin was born August 22, 1916 in Grand Island, Neb., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Whittaker. She lived in Grand Island until the age of five, then moved with her parents first to Cheyenne, Wyo., then to Fort Collins, Colo., and then to Tulsa, Okla. She attended schools in Cheyenne and Fort Collins. She was married to V. G. (Gus) Goodwin in Sapulpa, Okla. May 28, 1933. Following their marriage they lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Salinas, Kan., Casper, Wyo., and Yakima, Wash, before coming to Billings in 1948. Mrs. Goodwin was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the Edna Hedges chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was very active in bowling, having bowled for more than nine years on the American Floor Company team. Survivors include the widower; three sons, Billy Dee Goodwin, 4428 Morgan Ave., Grady Lee Goodwin and Michael Gene Goodwin, both at home; her mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jaynes, 37 Washington St; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Vroman of Casper, Wyo. and Mrs. Kenneth Crosmer. 37 Washington St; a brother, William Whittaker of Los Angeles, Calif, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Dahl-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donovan A. Myers of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on August 20, 1961.³

     His Social Security Number was 516-14-1778.⁵ John Kenneth Crosmer was buried at Terrace Gardens Cemetery, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.^2,4 He married Evaladell Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe.¹ John Kenneth Crosmer was born on September 24, 1915 at Roundup, Musselshell Co., Montana.^3,4,5 He died on October 2, 1990 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 75.^4,5

     Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe were divorced.⁷ His Social Security Number was 707-07-4153.⁸ Andrew "Andy" Delaney was born on December 12, 1877 at Davenport, Thayer Co., Nebraska.^1,4,8,5,6 He married Eva Evelyn Wolfe, daughter of George Russell Wolfe and Martha Jane "Jenny" Cole, on March 28, 1904 at York, York Co., Nebraska.¹ Andrew "Andy" Delaney died on April 14, 1946 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 68.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 551-64-3994.⁶ Leah Jane Delaney was born on September 1, 1907 at Nebraska.^1,6 As of January 4, 1935,her married name was Smith.⁵ She married James Henry Smith Jr. on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ Leah Jane Delaney died on May 17, 2008 at Santa Cruz Co., California, at age 100.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 561-09-9505.⁴ Martha Ruth Delaney was born on October 2, 1905 at Nebraska.^4,5 As of November 13, 1929,her married name was Desmond.³ She married Harold Eugene Desmond on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.³ Martha Ruth Delaney died on September 10, 1974 at Kern Co., California, at age 68.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 568-38-6111.⁴ James Henry Smith Jr. was buried at Calvary Cemetery, 4201 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.⁵ He was born on December 10, 1901 at California; His WWI draft card has a birth year of 1899.^3,6,4 He married Leah Jane Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on January 4, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ James Henry Smith Jr. died on July 3, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 64.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 550-05-9898.⁴ Harold Eugene Desmond was born on May 17, 1902 at Highland, San Bernardino Co., California.^2,3,4 He married Martha Ruth Delaney, daughter of Andrew "Andy" Delaney and Eva Evelyn Wolfe, on November 13, 1929 at Los Angeles Co., California.¹ Harold Eugene Desmond died on September 18, 1981 at Kern Co., California, at age 79.³

     Don Dean Desmond was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.⁴ He married Deanna Phyllis Walmer.⁵ Don Dean Desmond married Edy M. Unknown.⁶ Don Dean Desmond was born on May 24, 1937 at Los Angeles Co., California.² He and Deanna Phyllis Walmer were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.⁶ Don Dean Desmond and Edy M. Unknown were divorced on July 23, 1980 at Spokane Co., Washington.⁶ Don Dean Desmond died on March 14, 1989 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 51.³

     Deanna Phyllis Walmer was buried at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley, Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington.³ Her Social Security Number was 564-50-7843.⁴ Her married name was Desmond.² She married Don Dean Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney.² Deanna Phyllis Walmer was born on January 10, 1940 at San Bernardino Co., California.^1,4 She and Don Dean Desmond were divorced on August 2, 1979 at Spokane Co., Washington.⁵ Deanna Phyllis Walmer died on February 18, 2011 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 71.^4,6 She In loving memory of Deanna P. Desmond. Born in California in 1940, she married Don Desmond and traveled with the Air Force until settling in Spokane in 1976. In 1979 she earned her Real Estate License and quickly rose to the top of her field, garnering the prestigious Million Dollar Club Award, retiring officially in January of 2011. She was adventurous in spirit, loved to travel and experience different cultures, and had an artistic talent she never had time to develop. Deanna had an intelligence and drive that set her apart from the crowd. The daughter of Leah Hale and George Walmer, Deanna is preceded by her siblings Dorothy, George, Robert and her twin brother Dave, and survived by her sister Jan; her children Doree, Dan, Doug, and Donna; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, seven nieces and six nephews. There is, of course not enough time or space to encapsule her zest for life, her compassion, and the breath of personality that made her so unique. She died too young, and will be greatly missed. on March 6, 2011.²