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     Kenneth Lee Johnson was buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.¹ He was born on April 26, 1948 at Van Nuys, Los Angeles Co., California.^1,3 He married Linda Lee Unknown circa 1969.¹ Kenneth Lee Johnson died on June 11, 2014 at Redding, Shasta Co., California, at age 66.¹ He SAN DIEGO - Kenneth Lee Johnson, 66, of Redding, CA, died June 11, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Redding, CA. He was born April 26, 1948, in Van Nuys, CA, to Bobbie Johnson and Jeannie May (Davis) Clements. He joined the United States Navy in January 1968 and retired in June 1989. He then worked for San Diego Unified School District in custodial services from 1993 to 2003. But the one thing he was best known for is being "Santa Ken." He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Linda Lee Johnson; mother, Jeannie of Redding, CA; brother, David and family; daughter, Samantha and spouse; granddaughter, Lovin; grandson, Kyler; granddaughter, Cheyenne; son, Kenneth II; grandson, Kenneth III "Cito." His father, Bobbie Johnson and grandson, Branston Alexzander Dunn preceded him in death. Memorial Services, with full military honors, will be at Fort Rosecrans on July 15th at 1:30 pm. on July 13, 2014.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 543-20-9950.¹ Elizabeth Violet "Betty"" Lasater was born on March 30, 1907 at Plentywood, Sheridan Co., Montana.¹ As of circa 1924,her married name was Davis.² She married Leo Ardel Davis, son of George Franklin Davis and Katie May Burns, circa 1924.^2,1 Elizabeth Violet "Betty"" Lasater died on March 28, 1995 at Pierce Co., Washington, at age 87.^1,3

     Her Social Security Number was 540-28-4932.⁴ Bettie Mae Davis was born on November 3, 1925 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.⁴ As of August 7, 1945,her married name was Speyer.⁵ She married John Edward Speyer on August 7, 1945 at Payette Co., Idaho.^5,3 Bettie Mae Davis died on December 29, 1989 at Jefferson Co., Washington, at age 64.^4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 543-38-6978.² Margaret Ellen Davis was buried at Springfield Memorial Gardens, 7305 Main Street, Springfield, Lane Co., Oregon.³ Her married name was Gregg.⁴ She married Calvin Gregg.⁴ Margaret Ellen Davis was born on February 18, 1936 at Oregon.^1,2 She died on May 1, 1976 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 40.⁴

     John Edward Speyer was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Chimacum, Jefferson Co., Washington.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 517-18-3937.⁴ He was born on July 12, 1914 at Havre, Hill Co., Montana.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Bettie Mae Davis, daughter of Leo Ardel Davis and Elizabeth Violet "Betty"" Lasater, on August 7, 1945 at Payette Co., Idaho.^1,2 John Edward Speyer died on December 8, 1997 at Jefferson Co., Washington, at age 83.^4,5,7,8

     His Social Security Number was 542-38-2388.⁶ William Jennings Keith was buried at McCulloch Cemetery, Crow, Lane Co., Oregon.² He was born on January 26, 1898 at Detroit, Crawford Co., Iowa.^3,4,6,5 He married Ellen Leone Burns, daughter of Mark Turner Burns Jr. and Nellie E. Salzman, on June 28, 1926 at Lane Co., Oregon.^1,2 William Jennings Keith died on September 21, 1968 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 70.⁷

     Goldie Maude Eicher was buried at Lane Memorial Gardens, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 541-30-5824.³ She was born on February 23, 1909 at Oregon.^4,3,5 As of December 14, 1927,her married name was Burns.¹ She married Norman Louis Burns, son of Mark Turner Burns Jr. and Nellie E. Salzman, on December 14, 1927 at Lane Co., Oregon.¹ Goldie Maude Eicher died on April 27, 1990 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 81.^4,3

     Her Social Security Number was 541-28-5535.⁶ Elva Jean Burns was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.⁷ She was born on July 18, 1928 at Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon.^1,6 As of October 5, 1946,her married name was Tidball.¹ She married Gale Edwin Tidball on October 5, 1946 at Lane Co., Oregon.^1,2,3 Elva Jean Burns died on July 20, 2012 at Oregon at age 84.^1,6 She Tidball - Elva Jean Tidball, 84, passed away on July 20, 2012. Elva was born July 18, 1928 in Veneta, OR. She lived in and around Veneta nearly her whole life. Elva married Gale Tidball on October 5, 1946. Together they raised six children. Elva is survived by her husband, Gale; her twin sister, Melva Mullen; her children, Chuck Tidball, Linda Adank, Nancy Allison, Trudy Lipinski, Melva Curry, Jim Tidball; and their spouses, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, all of whom loved her immensely. At Elva's request, no memorial service is planned. on July 26, 2012.¹

     Gale Edwin Tidball was buried at West Lawn Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on April 9, 1926 at Fort Morgan, Morgan Co., Colorado.³ He married Elva Jean Burns, daughter of Norman Louis Burns and Goldie Maude Eicher, on October 5, 1946 at Lane Co., Oregon.^1,2,3 Gale Edwin Tidball died on February 7, 2017 at Oregon at age 90.³ He Gale Edwin Tidball, 90, passed away on February 7, 2017. Gale was born April 9, 1926 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. His family moved to Oregon in the early 1930s. Gale lived in and around Veneta most of his life. Gale served in the US Navy during WWII spending most of his tour of duty on the USS Detroit. He was a heavy duty field service mechanic for most of his life. His knowledge of the history of the Veneta, Elmira area was phenomenal. Gale married Elva Jean Burns on October 5, 1946 who preceded him in death in 2012. Together they raised six children. Gale is survived by his children and spouses, Chuck Tidball/Kim, Linda Adank/Dan, Nancy Allison/Randy, Trudy Lipinsky/Bernie, Melva Curry, Jim Tidball/Cindy, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. on March 26, 2017.³

     Melva Dean Burns was born on July 18, 1928 at Veneta, Lane Co., Oregon.^5,3 As of December 29, 1946,her married name was Mullen.² She married Walter Underwood "Walt" Mullen on December 29, 1946 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.^2,3,6

     Walter Underwood "Walt" Mullen was born on January 31, 1926 at Walthill, Thurston Co., Nebraska.^2,3,4 He married Melva Dean Burns, daughter of Norman Louis Burns and Goldie Maude Eicher, on December 29, 1946 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.^1,2,4 Walter Underwood "Walt" Mullen died on February 8, 2019 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon, at age 93.⁴ He Walt Mullen of Eugene, Or. Passed away Feb 8th at the age of 93. He was born on Jan. 31st, 1926, in Walthill, Nebraska to Walter & Sarah Mullen. He had six sisters, Werdna, Vergie, Weltha, Alverta, Alvada, & Loretta, all have preceded him in death. Walt Served in the U.S. Army in the 503rd Parachute Regiment in the Pacific during WWII. He worked multiple jobs throughout his career and was co-owner of Jerry & Walt's 4 Wheel Service in Eugene until 1982. He loved to travel, camp, and fish. He and his wife, Melva, were members of the Wagon-Wheelers Square Dance Club for 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 72 Years, Melva Burns Mullen, his daughter, Janice Nelson, 3 grandsons, 9 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson. His son, Joe, preceded him in death. on February 14, 2019.⁴