Myra Delona Dodson1,2,3

F, b. April 9, 1910, d. November 29, 1963
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson2 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship2,4 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     Myra Delona Dodson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,3 She was born on April 9, 1910 at Douglas Co., Kansas.1 She died on November 29, 1963 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 53.1,3 She Graveside services for Miss Myra Dodson will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Claude Griffith will be in charge. Miss Dodson, who formerly lived at 1201 Haskell Ave., died late Friday night in the Siroky Rest Home. She was 53. Survivors include two brothers, L. R. Dodson, 1131 N. Y. St., and E. W. Dodson, 1417 E. 15th St; and four sisters, Mrs. Goldie Harmon, 930 Ward; Mrs. Virginia Copp, 1625 Haskell; Mrs. Joy Ulrich, Phoenix, Ariz; and Mrs. Jane Burton, Leon, Kan. The family prefers no flowers. on November 30, 1963.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 69, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 1, District 23-12A, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas4

Citations

  1. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Myra Dodson obituary in the Nov 30, 1963 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Leslie Rufus Dodson1,2,3

M, b. January 26, 1912, d. May 10, 1964
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson4,5 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship4,5 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     Leslie Rufus Dodson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,2 He was born on January 26, 1912 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,2,3 He married Orva Murial Roshong in 1932.1,6,7 Leslie Rufus Dodson died on May 10, 1964 at age 52.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 69, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas4
1930Dwelling 619, District 11, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas5
1940Dwelling 263, District 23-15, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas8

Occupation

1930Book store worker5
1940Wallpaper company propriator8

Family

Orva Murial Roshong b. July 4, 1912, d. November 25, 1998
Marriage*Leslie Rufus Dodson married Orva Murial Roshong in 1932.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  3. [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.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S11801] Cozine Memorial Group, online www.cozinememorial.com, From the Muriel Dee Dodson Murray obituary.
  7. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Orva M. Wells obituary in the Nov 27, 1998 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Orva Murial Roshong1,2,3,4

F, b. July 4, 1912, d. November 25, 1998
     Orva Murial Roshong was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,4 Her Social Security Number was 515-12-2661.2 She was born on July 4, 1912 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.1,2,3,4 As of 1932,her married name was Dodson.4 She married Leslie Rufus Dodson, son of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, in 1932.1,5,4 Orva Murial Roshong died on November 25, 1998 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 86.1,2,4 She Memorial services for Orva M. Wells, 86, Lawrence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Internment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Wells died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. She was born July 4, 1912, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Chur Roshong and Ida Connoly. Mrs. Wells moved to Lawrence 1932. She was a member of the Veterns of Foreign Wars and the American Legion auxiliaries and the Rebekah Lodge. She married Leslie Dodson in 1932. He died in 1952. She then married Gene Wells in 1985. He died in 1994. Survivors include two daughers, Muriel Murray, Wichita, and Brenda Holbrook, Grandview; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. on November 27, 1998.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 263, District 23-15, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas6

Family

Leslie Rufus Dodson b. January 26, 1912, d. May 10, 1964
Marriage*Orva Murial Roshong married Leslie Rufus Dodson, son of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, in 1932.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3463] Ohio Vital Records Office, Ohio, Birth Index, 1908-1998.
  4. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Orva M. Wells obituary in the Nov 27, 1998 edition.
  5. [S11801] Cozine Memorial Group, online www.cozinememorial.com, From the Muriel Dee Dodson Murray obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Muriel Dee Dodson1

F, b. December 29, 1937, d. August 1, 2018
FatherLeslie Rufus Dodson2,1,3 b. January 26, 1912, d. May 10, 1964
MotherOrva Murial Roshong2,1,3 b. July 4, 1912, d. November 25, 1998
     Muriel Dee Dodson Muriel Dee (Dodson) Murray, 80, passed away suddenly on August 1, 2018 at her home in Wichita, KS. She was born on December 29, 1937, in Lawrence, KS to Leslie and Orva (Roshong) Dodson. Her childhood was spent in Lawrence where she graduated from Lawrence High School in 1955. On July 11, 1958, she married Myron Murray, a Navy submarine serviceman, and lived in Maine, where he was stationed. When he left the Navy, they moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she gave birth to her daughter, Lynde, in November 1960. The following fall, she began college and graduated in May 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Grand Canyon College. That summer they moved to Longview, TX, so that Myron could take classes at LeTourneau College. In September 1966, she began teaching women’s physical education at the college. In May 1967, the couple adopted their son Dan, a 6 day old infant. Muriel continued teaching until they moved to Emporia, KS, in January 1968. Both Myron and Muriel felt the call to be missionaries, but since the church with which they were affiliated while they lived in Arizona did not send anything to the mission field but pastors and nurses, they changed their affiliation to the Church of the Nazarene when they moved to Texas. When they moved to Kansas, they applied to be missionaries and were eventually accepted. In September 1969, the family of four made their way to Papua New Guinea, Muriel making sure they stopped in various countries along the way for educational purposes. While there, Muriel taught grade school at first, but eventually became the high school teacher for the native nursing students who were in training at the mission hospital on the station, as well as serving as the station treasurer. In addition, she and her husband built several houses, the one they lived in coming to be called the Murray house. Upon returning to the United States in January 1973 (once again making stops in various countries, thereby completing their trip around the world), they returned to the Emporia, KS area, and eventually bought an 1880’s stone house farmstead with a small amount of land near Americus, KS. In September 1974, she started teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math and science at the Americus Grade school, and was the girls’ sports coach. She taught there for a couple years, then became a storekeeper at Emporia State University in the school’s physical plant central storeroom in July 1977, eventually becoming Supervisor. While in this position, she started working towards becoming a licensed social worker. Also during this time, she and Myron took in two young brothers as foster children, eventually adopting the older one, Paul (Beyer), who had been born in August 1970. In May 1980, she received an Associates in Social Work degree. In June 1984, she joined the Kansas Department of Aging as a Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman, investigating complaints from nursing home residents or their families. Muriel saw this position as an extension of her missionary work, making sure the “widows and orphans” were receiving the very best care and “standing in the gap” against any possible abuse. In addition to her work load, she completed a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Wichita State University in May 1991. Having been separated for several years, Myron and she divorced in July 1990. She bought a house in Wichita, and continued as an Ombudsman, traveling all over the state of Kansas. In 1999, she made a lateral move within the department and became a Quality Assurance Coordinator, and retired from this position in 2002, having worked for the State of Kansas for over 25 years. In retirement, she became deeply interested in genealogy and spent many hours in research, traveling to various genealogy libraries, and uncovering small treasures of family history which she passed down to her family. She also became involved in quilting and eventually made a quilt for each of her grandchildren, which was given to them upon graduation from high school, her last one given this past May. In Wichita, Muriel made Eastridge Church of the Nazarene her church home. She was a faithful member, board member, Missions director and Sunday school teacher. She especially loved teaching Sunday school, and tried each Sunday to bring some new history or a new insight to the material. She would spend hours each week digging through her Biblical archeology journal, and searching the internet for a fascinating titbit to pass on to her students. She felt it was important to know the history to fully understand the concepts in scripture. Muriel was a strong personality who poured out her passion for learning, legacy, and her Christian faith into every aspect of her life. The last week of her life she spent studying the Bible to teach her Sunday school class, doing genealogy research (which included reaching out to a distant cousin who lives in Reading, CA, the area that is currently that is suffering from an overwhelming forest fire, because she wanted to find out if he had been affected by the fire), sending pictures of her newest great-grandchild to all her friends, and attending a planning meeting at church where she voiced her mission concerns. On the morning of her death, she had plans to pick up and deliver bakery items to a local food pantry, something she had done twice a week for many years. Muriel will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but they will be consoled by the knowledge that she finished her “race” well. She is survived by her sister Brenda Holbrook and brother-in-law Bob, her daughter Lynde Murray-Wright, her son Dan Murray and daughter-in-law Marisa, her son Paul Murray, former daughter-in-law Amy Hess, nieces Terri Self (Jerry) and Michelle Garrett, 7 grandchildren-Roman, Cody (Jerica), Elizabeth, Tyler (Rachel), Ashley (Blaine), Alessa (John) and Trenten, and 11 great-grandchildren.1 She was buried at Fruitland Cemetery, Americus, Lyon Co., Kansas.4 She was born on December 29, 1937 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.4,1 As of July 11, 1958,her married name was Murray.1 She married Myron Lyndle Murray on July 11, 1958.1 Muriel Dee Dodson and Myron Lyndle Murray were divorced in July, 1990.1 Muriel Dee Dodson died on August 1, 2018 at Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas, at age 80.4,1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 263, District 23-15, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas2

Family

Myron Lyndle Murray b. September 3, 1935, d. November 24, 2007
Marriage*Muriel Dee Dodson married Myron Lyndle Murray on July 11, 1958.1 
Divorce* Muriel Dee Dodson and Myron Lyndle Murray were divorced in July, 1990.1 
Child
  • Lynde Murray1

Citations

  1. [S11801] Cozine Memorial Group, online www.cozinememorial.com, From the Muriel Dee Dodson Murray obituary.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Orva M. Wells obituary in the Nov 27, 1998 edition.
  4. [S11790] Fruitland Cemetery, Lyon Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.

Myron Lyndle Murray1,2

M, b. September 3, 1935, d. November 24, 2007
     Myron Lyndle Murray Myron Lyndle Murray, 72, Emporia, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hope Community Church in Emporia. Inurnment with military honors will be in Fruitland Cemetery, west of Americus.
Mr. Murray died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, at Flint Hills Care Center.
He was born Sept. 3, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Leslie Elmer and Gladis "Sally" Ellen Benjamin Murray.
Mr. Murray served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1959 as a submarine engineman. He was a master electrician, owning and operating Murray Electric until he retired.
He was a member of Hope Community Church, where he served as delegate for the conference, a board member and trustee, and Sunday school superintendent, and he was very involved with World Missions.
Mr. Murray helped found the Emporia Rescue Mission, and he served on the board of directors and donated the facility. He was a longtime member of the National Model Railroad Association. He won many awards for his model trains.
He married Muriel Dee Dodson in 1958. They divorced in 1991.
Survivors include two sons, Dan, Americus, and Paul, Derby; a daughter, Lynde K. Murray-Wright, Borger, Texas; a brother, Gailen, Gardner; three sisters, Evelyn Dean and Judy Crissler, both of Socorro, N.M., and Sue Shreves, Hot Springs, S.D; and seven grandchildren.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ljworld. He was buried at Fruitland Cemetery, Americus, Lyon Co., Kansas.1 He was born on September 3, 1935.1 He married Muriel Dee Dodson, daughter of Leslie Rufus Dodson and Orva Murial Roshong, on July 11, 1958.2 Myron Lyndle Murray and Muriel Dee Dodson were divorced in July, 1990.2 Myron Lyndle Murray died on November 24, 2007 at age 72.1

Family

Muriel Dee Dodson b. December 29, 1937, d. August 1, 2018
Marriage*He married Muriel Dee Dodson, daughter of Leslie Rufus Dodson and Orva Murial Roshong, on July 11, 1958.2 
Divorce* Myron Lyndle Murray and Muriel Dee Dodson were divorced in July, 1990.2 
Child
  • Lynde Murray2

Citations

  1. [S11790] Fruitland Cemetery, Lyon Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S11801] Cozine Memorial Group, online www.cozinememorial.com, From the Muriel Dee Dodson Murray obituary.

Joy Louise Dodson1

F, b. December 27, 1914, d. December 20, 1996
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson2,3,1,4 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship2,3,1,4 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     Joy Louise Dodson was buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.5 Her Social Security Number was 513-16-1130.1 Her married name was Ulrich.6 She married Glenn Carl Ulrich.6 Joy Louise Dodson was born on December 27, 1914 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.6,1 She died on December 20, 1996 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 81.6,1 She Joy Louise Ulrich, 81, of Phoenix, a retired homemaker, died Dec. 20, 1996. She was born in Lawrence, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Glenn C; daughter, Shirley Rojeski; son, Glenn E; three sisters; one brother; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. No services are planned. on December 23, 1996.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 69, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas2
1930Dwelling 619, District 11, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas3

Family

Glenn Carl Ulrich b. January 2, 1913, d. April 20, 1997
Marriage*Joy Louise Dodson married Glenn Carl Ulrich.6 
Children
  • Shirley Ulrich6
  • Glenn E. Ulrich6

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  5. [S6130] Green Acres Memorial Park, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  6. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Joy Louise Ulrich obituary in the Dec 23, 1996 edition.

Glenn Carl Ulrich1,2,3,4

M, b. January 2, 1913, d. April 20, 1997
     His Social Security Number was 510-07-8918.4 Glenn Carl Ulrich was buried at Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 He married Joy Louise Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship.5 Glenn Carl Ulrich was born on January 2, 1913 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.2,3,4 He died on April 20, 1997 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 84.3,4 He Glenn C. Ulrich, 84, of Phoenix, an auto mechanic, died April 20, 1997. He was born in Lawrence, Kan. Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Rojeski; son, Glenn E; brothers, Dudley and Russell; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. No services are planned. on April 23, 1997.3

Family

Joy Louise Dodson b. December 27, 1914, d. December 20, 1996
Marriage*He married Joy Louise Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship.5 
Children
  • Shirley Ulrich5,3
  • Glenn E. Ulrich5,3

Citations

  1. [S6130] Green Acres Memorial Park, Maricopa Co., AZ, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [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.
  3. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Glenn C. Ulrich obituary in the Apr 23, 1997 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Joy Louise Ulrich obituary in the Dec 23, 1996 edition.

Goldie M. Dodson1,2

F, b. February 12, 1917, d. April 12, 2014
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson1,3,2,4,5,6 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship1,3,2,4,5,6 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     Goldie M. Dodson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.7 She Goldie M. Dodson Harmon died April 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Iva Blankenship and Edward Dodson, five siblings and one grandson, Zachary M. Harmon. Goldie was born 2-12-1917 in Lawrence, Kansas and was one of seven children. She is survived by her youngest sister, Virgina Copp. Goldie married Merton Harmon in 1934 and they had four sons, all surviving: William L. Harmon (married to Marybeth Harmon), Herbert E. Harmon, Charles J. Harmon, and Thomas E. Harmon (married to Marianna Harmon). She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Bill Harmon, Jr. (married to Sha Harmon), Beth Pine, Josie Harmon, Kirk Harmon, Gunar Harmon (married to Rachel Harmon), David Beebe (married to Teresa Beebe), and Daniel Beebe (married Bambi Beebe), nine great-grandchildren, and four great- great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merton Harmon and grandson, Zachary Harmon. Goldie worked at East Heights Elementary School, Hallmark Cards, House-mother at several fraternities, and Prairie Ridge Place. Goldie and Merton were active members of the American Legion.2 She was born on February 12, 1917 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.7,2 As of 1934,her married name was Harmon.2 She married Merton Joseph Harmon in 1934.2 Goldie M. Dodson died on April 12, 2014 at Kansas at age 97.7,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 119, District 69, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 619, District 11, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas3
1940Dwelling 190, District 23-24, Wakarusa, Douglas Co., Kansas8

Family

Merton Joseph Harmon b. August 31, 1912, d. March 8, 1974
Marriage*Goldie M. Dodson married Merton Joseph Harmon in 1934.2 
Children
  • Thomas E. Harmon9,2
  • Charles J. Harmon9,2
  • Herbert E. Harmon9,2
  • William L. Harmon8,9,2

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Goldie M. Dodson Harmon obituary.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Edward William Dodson, Jr. obituary in the May 12, 2004 edition.
  5. [S6795] El Dorado Times, The, From the June Burden obituary in the Sep 14, 2004 edition.
  6. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  7. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Merton J. Harmon obituary in the Mar 9, 1974 edition.

Merton Joseph Harmon1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 31, 1912, d. March 8, 1974
     Merton Joseph Harmon was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,4 His Social Security Number was 496-01-3511.6 He was born on August 31, 1912 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,3,6,4 He married Goldie M. Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, in 1934.5 Merton Joseph Harmon died on March 8, 1974 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas, at age 61.1,3,4 He American Legion graveside services for Merton J. Harmon, 61, 930 Ward, who died Friday in the Veterans Hospital, Topeka, will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Orville Jenkins will officiate. Mr. Harmon, born Aug. 31., 1912, in Lawrence, was employed as an electrician with the Lawrence school district. A World War II veteran, he was a past local commander of the American Legion and a member of the Eagles Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Goldie, of the home; four sons, William, 928 E 21st; Thomas, 1545 Haskell; Charles, Miami, Fla., and Herbert, Walnut Creek, Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Lucille Burke, Houston, Tex; Mrs. Faye Steed, Desoto, and Mrs. Alice Buck, Eudora; a brother, Hurbert, Nevada City, Calif; and four grandchildren. on March 9, 1974.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 190, District 23-24, Wakarusa, Douglas Co., Kansas2

Occupation

1940Canning factory laborer2

Family

Goldie M. Dodson b. February 12, 1917, d. April 12, 2014
Marriage*Merton Joseph Harmon married Goldie M. Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, in 1934.5 
Children
  • Thomas E. Harmon4,5
  • Charles J. Harmon4,5
  • Herbert E. Harmon4,5
  • William L. Harmon2,4,5

Citations

  1. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  4. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Merton J. Harmon obituary in the Mar 9, 1974 edition.
  5. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Goldie M. Dodson Harmon obituary.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

June Viola Dodson1,2

F, b. June 28, 1923, d. September 12, 2004
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson1,2,3,4,5 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship1,2,6,3,4,5 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     June Viola Dodson was buried at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Butler Co., Kansas.7,4 Her Social Security Number was 512-14-4514.2 She was born on June 28, 1923 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.7,2,4 As of November 23, 1946,her married name was Burden.7 She married Floyd Ivin Burden on November 23, 1946.7,4 June Viola Dodson died on September 12, 2004 at Butler Co., Kansas, at age 81.7,2,4 She June Burden, 81, of Augusta, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004. Graveside services are 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leon Cemetery. She was born June 28, 1923, in Lawrence, the daughter of Edward and Catherine (Buell) Dodson. She was a hairdresser and Boeing Wichita welder. Survivors include: son, Stephen and Janice Burden of Haysville; daughters, Beckye and Delbert Rimer of Richland Hills, Texas, Barbara Dawson and Cathye Rood, both of El Dorado; sisters, Goldie Harmon and Virginia Copp, both of Lawrence; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd Burden; two sisters; two brothers; and two grandsons. on September 14, 2004.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 619, District 11, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 1, District 23-12A, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas6

Family

Floyd Ivin Burden b. January 4, 1922, d. February 10, 1987
Marriage*June Viola Dodson married Floyd Ivin Burden on November 23, 1946.7,4 
Children
  • Stephen Burden4
  • Beckye Burden4
  • Barbara Burden4
  • Cathye Burden4

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Edward William Dodson, Jr. obituary in the May 12, 2004 edition.
  4. [S6795] El Dorado Times, The, From the June Burden obituary in the Sep 14, 2004 edition.
  5. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11791] Leon Cemetery, Butler Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.

Floyd Ivin Burden1,2,3,4

M, b. January 4, 1922, d. February 10, 1987
     Floyd Ivin Burden was buried at Leon Cemetery, Leon, Butler Co., Kansas.1 His Social Security Number was 513-12-7869.5 He was born on January 4, 1922 at Wellington, Sumner Co., Kansas.1,3,5,4 He married June Viola Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, on November 23, 1946.1,2 Floyd Ivin Burden died on February 10, 1987 at Kansas at age 65.1,5,4

Family

June Viola Dodson b. June 28, 1923, d. September 12, 2004
Marriage*He married June Viola Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, on November 23, 1946.1,2 
Children
  • Stephen Burden2
  • Beckye Burden2
  • Barbara Burden2
  • Cathye Burden2

Citations

  1. [S11791] Leon Cemetery, Butler Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S6795] El Dorado Times, The, From the June Burden obituary in the Sep 14, 2004 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Virginia Rose Dodson1,2

F, b. August 18, 1926, d. November 6, 2016
FatherEdward William "Ed" Dodson1,3,4,5,2 b. August 29, 1884, d. April 19, 1938
MotherIva Catherine Blankenship1,6,3,4,5,2 b. March 1, 1884, d. April 25, 1950
     Virginia Rose Dodson was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.7,2 She A visitation for Virginia Rose “Jitter” Copp, 90, Lawrence will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. She passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her home. Virginia was born August 18, 1926 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Edward and Ida (Blankenship) Dodson. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She loved bingo and attending auctions. She was a Telephone Operator at the University of Kansas for 23 years until she retired. She married Lowell Edgar “Dode” Copp June 12, 1949 in Oskaloosa, KS. He preceded her in death April 5, 2007. Survivors include daughter, Leslie “Sue” Carleen Kerns and husband, Keith, Tuscon, AZ, sons, Dennis Copp and wife, Nancy, Lawrence, David Copp and wife, Marla, Lawrence, Doug Copp, and significant other, Sheila, Lawrence; seven grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Copp; two brothers, Edward Dodson, Sonny Dodson; and three sisters, Goldie Harmon, Joy Eulich and June Burden.2 She was born on August 18, 1926 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.2 As of June 12, 1949,her married name was Copp.2 She married Lowell Edgar Copp on June 12, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas.2 Virginia Rose Dodson died on November 6, 2016 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas, at age 90.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 619, District 11, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 1, District 23-12A, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas6

Family

Lowell Edgar Copp b. January 17, 1923, d. April 5, 2007
Marriage*Virginia Rose Dodson married Lowell Edgar Copp on June 12, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  3. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Goldie M. Dodson Harmon obituary.
  4. [S11802] Lawrence Daily Journal World, From the Edward William Dodson, Jr. obituary in the May 12, 2004 edition.
  5. [S6795] El Dorado Times, The, From the June Burden obituary in the Sep 14, 2004 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Danny Lowell Copp obituary.

Lowell Edgar Copp1,2,3

M, b. January 17, 1923, d. April 5, 2007
     Lowell Edgar Copp Graveside services with military honors for Lowell "Dode" E. Copp, 84, Lawrence, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Copp died Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Eudora, the son of Carl J. and Anna Snow Copp.
Mr. Copp served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He served in the 555th Combat Engineers at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge. He worked as a union carpenter.
He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Alford-Clarke Post No. 852, Fraternal Order of Eagles Mount Oread Aerie No. 309 and Lawrence Lodge No. 6 A.F. & A.M.
He married Virginia Dodson on June 12, 1949, in Oskaloosa. She survives, of the home.
Other survivors include a daughter, Leslie "Sue" Kerns, Tucson, Ariz; four sons, Dennis, David and Doug, all of Lawrence, and Danny, Colorado Springs, Colo; a sister, Isadora Dahlene Sadler, Lawrence; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Friday, April 6, 2007 ljworld. He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, 1517 East 15th Street, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.4 His Social Security Number was 512-12-4702.3 He was born on January 17, 1923 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,3 He married Virginia Rose Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, on June 12, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas.2 Lowell Edgar Copp died on April 5, 2007 at Kansas at age 84.2,3,5

Family

Virginia Rose Dodson b. August 18, 1926, d. November 6, 2016
Marriage*He married Virginia Rose Dodson, daughter of Edward William "Ed" Dodson and Iva Catherine Blankenship, on June 12, 1949 at Oskaloosa, Jefferson Co., Kansas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11789] Memorial Park Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Danny Lowell Copp obituary.

Danny Lowell Copp1,2

M, b. September 6, 1952, d. January 2, 2011
FatherLowell Edgar Copp3,1 b. January 17, 1923, d. April 5, 2007
MotherVirginia Rose Dodson3,1 b. August 18, 1926, d. November 6, 2016
     Danny Lowell Copp Danny Lowell "Fats" Copp - Danny "Fats" Copp was born on September 6, 1955 to Lowell "Dode" Copp and Virginia "Jitter" Copp. He left this world on Sunday, January 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice A. Copp, and his father, Dode. Danny is survived by his mother, Virginia, of the home, four children, Scott Copp, Kansas City, KS, Danielle Copp, Jamie Stokes, and Stephen Kelly, two grandchildren, Nick and Kayla, three brothers, Dennis, David and Doug, all of Lawrence, and a sister, Susie Kerns, of Phoenix, AZ. As well a many other children he took under his wing. As well as his extended family, cousins, and friends from coast to coast. He worked as a contractor with Steve Jeltz and his passion for motorcycles with Ted Boyle. Fats lived to ride his Harley. His motorcycle was the love of his life. It was truly the only thing that kept him sane. He would ride alone or with just a couple of friends. Weather didn't matter, he rode anyway. He also enjoyed riding for charity, most recently Franklin County Independent Bikers Toys for Tots runs. In the wind, riding to think or not to think, to take it easy and unwind, or with the throttle wide open was his life. And what a ride it was!1 His Social Security Number was 515-54-7801.4 He was born on September 6, 1952; His obituary has a birth year of 1955.1,4 He married Janice Alene Cunningham on February 29, 1996 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.5,2 Danny Lowell Copp died on January 2, 2011 at Kansas at age 58.1,4

Family 1

Children
  • Scott Copp1
  • Danielle Copp1

Family 2

Janice Alene Cunningham b. February 20, 1956, d. June 4, 2008
Marriage*He married Janice Alene Cunningham on February 29, 1996 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.5,2 

Citations

  1. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Danny Lowell Copp obituary.
  2. [S10395] Unknown compiler, Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863-2018.
  3. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Virginia Rose Copp obituary.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Janice A. Copp obituary.

Janice Alene Cunningham1

F, b. February 20, 1956, d. June 4, 2008
     Her Social Security Number was 515-54-7801.2 Janice Alene Cunningham Visitation services for Janice A. Copp, 52, Lawrence, will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Mrs. Copp died Wednesday, June 4, 2008, in Aurora, Colo. She was born Feb. 20, 1956, in Lawrence, the daughter of Gerald Duane and Joan Alene Scott Cunningham. Mrs. Copp was a cosmetologist. She married Danny Copp on Feb. 29, 1996, in Denver. He survives, of the home. Other survivors include her father, Jerry Sr., Encampment, Wyo; her mother, Joan Floyd, Texarkana, Texas; two daughters, Jamie Stokes, Lawrence, and Danielle Copp, Denver; a brother, Jerry Cunningham Jr., Chouteau, Okla; a sister, Julie James, Pryor, Okla; and two grandchildren.1 She was born on February 20, 1956 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.1,2 As of February 29, 1996,her married name was Copp.1 She married Danny Lowell Copp, son of Lowell Edgar Copp and Virginia Rose Dodson, on February 29, 1996 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.1,3 Janice Alene Cunningham died on June 4, 2008 at Aurora, Adams Co., Colorado, at age 52.1,2

Family

Danny Lowell Copp b. September 6, 1952, d. January 2, 2011
Marriage*She married Danny Lowell Copp, son of Lowell Edgar Copp and Virginia Rose Dodson, on February 29, 1996 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S11803] Warren-McElwain Mortuary, online warrenmcelwain.com, From the Janice A. Copp obituary.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S10395] Unknown compiler, Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863-2018.

Donald Wilson Dodson1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1927, d. January 27, 2006
FatherThomas Franklin "Tom" Dodson4,5 b. October 3, 1886, d. October 24, 1953
MotherKatherine L. Montgomery4,5 b. March 7, 1895, d. February 24, 1976
     Donald Wilson Dodson was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.1 His Social Security Number was 565-30-3426.5 He was born on August 29, 1927 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.1,5,2,6 He married Joanne Morris on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.7 Donald Wilson Dodson died on January 27, 2006 at Chester, Plumas Co., California, at age 78.1,5,6,8,3 He Donald Wilson Dodson 78, passed January 27, 2006 in Chester, CA. San Jose resident from 1958, where he was employed by Dart Transportation as their Northern Division Manager until 1993. In 1987, they moved to Lake Almanor, CA. Don leaves behind his wife, JoAnne of Lake Almanor, daughters Carol Pollard, Leeanna Franklin, Nanette Skjerven, and her husband Paul, all of San Jose, Sandra Dodson of Fremont, 8 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, one great-granddaughter and sister, Patricia Hedlund of Pasadena. on February 7, 2006.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 446, District 19-441, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California4

Family

Joanne Morris b. August 24, 1927, d. April 16, 2013
Marriage*Donald Wilson Dodson married Joanne Morris on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.7 
Children
  • Carol Lynn Dodson3
  • Sandra Louise Dodson3
  • Leeanna Dodson3
  • Nanette R. Dodson3

Citations

  1. [S4692] Los Gatos Memorial Park, Santa Clara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  2. [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.
  3. [S7041] San Jose Mercury News, From the Donald Wilson Dodson obituary in the Feb 7, 2006 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Joanne Morris1

F, b. August 24, 1927, d. April 16, 2013
     Joanne Morris was buried at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos Almaden Road, San Jose, Santa Clara Co., California.2 She was born on August 24, 1927 at Oklahoma.2 As of February 11, 1949,her married name was Dodson.1 She married Donald Wilson Dodson, son of Thomas Franklin "Tom" Dodson and Katherine L. Montgomery, on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 Joanne Morris died on April 16, 2013 at age 85.2

Family

Donald Wilson Dodson b. August 29, 1927, d. January 27, 2006
Marriage*She married Donald Wilson Dodson, son of Thomas Franklin "Tom" Dodson and Katherine L. Montgomery, on February 11, 1949 at Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Children
  • Carol Lynn Dodson3
  • Sandra Louise Dodson3
  • Leeanna Dodson3
  • Nanette R. Dodson3

Citations

  1. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  2. [S4692] Los Gatos Memorial Park, Santa Clara Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S7041] San Jose Mercury News, From the Donald Wilson Dodson obituary in the Feb 7, 2006 edition.

Claude Snyder Switzer1,2,3,4,5

M, b. February 17, 1883, d. October 4, 1959
     Claude Snyder Switzer was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 6901 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,4 He was born on February 17, 1883 at Barton Co., Missouri.3,4,5 He married Minnie May Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, circa 1909.6,7 Claude Snyder Switzer died on October 4, 1959 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 76.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 197, District 49, Ward 3, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri6
1920Dwelling 99, District 49, Ward 3, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri8
1930Dwelling 264, District 109, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 119, District 116-138, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri9

Occupation

1910Brewery beer bottler6
1920Fireman8
1930Fireman2
1940Fire department dispatcher9

Family

Minnie May Dodson b. October 20, 1888, d. January 26, 1970
Marriage*Claude Snyder Switzer married Minnie May Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, circa 1909.6,7 

Citations

  1. [S5970] Unknown short title, online unknown url.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From the Minnie May Switzer obituary in the Jan 27, 1970 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alva Edgar Badger1,2,3

M, b. February 10, 1884, d. December 2, 1968
     Alva Edgar Badger was buried at Brookings Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson Co., Missouri.3 He was born on February 10, 1884 at Missouri.2,3 He married Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, on March 17, 1906 at Jackson Co., Missouri.4 Alva Edgar Badger died on December 2, 1968 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 84.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 253, District 207, Prairie, Jackson Co., Missouri2
1920Dwelling 118, District 69, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1940Dwelling 46, District 48-28, Blue, Jackson Co., Missouri5

Occupation

1910Farmer2
1920Odd job laborer1
1940Hod carrier5

Family

Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson b. November 27, 1890, d. May, 1970
Marriage*Alva Edgar Badger married Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, on March 17, 1906 at Jackson Co., Missouri.4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S6383] Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969, online https://s1.sos.mo.gov/Records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Unknown1

F, b. circa 1892
     Her married name was Dodson.1 Virginia Unknown married Allen Dodson, son of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule.1 Virginia Unknown was born circa 1892 at Louisiana.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 518, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California1

Occupation

1920Chiropodist

Family

Allen Dodson b. April 10, 1882, d. January 10, 1955
Marriage*Virginia Unknown married Allen Dodson, son of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule.1 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Pauline Grenz1,2

F, b. January 12, 1899, d. November 5, 1956
     Her Social Security Number was 550-16-6247.3 Pauline Grenz was buried at Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, 2400 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, Los Angeles Co., California.2 She was born on January 12, 1899 at Pierre, Hughes Co., South Dakota.1,3,2 As of January 18, 1941,her married name was Dodson.4 She married Allen Dodson, son of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, on January 18, 1941 at California.5,4 Pauline Grenz died on November 5, 1956 at Azusa, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 57.1,2 She AZUSA - Pauline Dodson of 228 S. Lemon Ave., Azusa, formerly of Altadena, died yesterday. A native of Pierre, S. D., resident of this area 35 years, she is survived by her son, Dale Todd, of Azusa; brother, Gottfried Grenz, of Hebron, N. D., and two grandchildren, David and Dale Jr. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Memory Chapel, Ives and Warren Co., Pasadena, with interment in Mountain View Cemetery. on November 6, 1956.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 240, District 19-8, Altadena, Los Angeles Co., California6

Family

Allen Dodson b. April 10, 1882, d. January 10, 1955
Marriage*Pauline Grenz married Allen Dodson, son of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, on January 18, 1941 at California.5,4 

Citations

  1. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  2. [S11795] Daily News-Post, From the Pauline Dodson obituary in the Nov 6, 1956 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S10760] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  5. [S11794] Pasadena Independent, From the Allen Dodson obituary in the Jan 11, 1955 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Loyd Otis Dodson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 19, 1901, d. March 29, 1996
FatherAllen Dodson1 b. April 10, 1882, d. January 10, 1955
MotherAlma Macy1,2,7 b. October 31, 1885, d. April 25, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 548-38-3148.8 Loyd Otis Dodson was born on June 19, 1901 at Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.5,8,6 He married Bernice Warren on May 20, 1921 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.3 Loyd Otis Dodson died on March 29, 1996 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 94.8,5 He DODSON, Loyd O. 94 years. Chairman of the Board of Vogue Tyre & Rubber Co, past President of the Wilshire Country Club, he was elected to the Tire Industry Hall of Fame in 1990. Husband of the late Bernice Dodson; loving father of Warren (Pat) Dodson and Lucile (Joel) Fischer; also survived by three grandchildren, Douglas and Stephen Dodson and Doreen Anderson; eight greatgrandchildren and his friend, Edith Kellner. on April 1, 1996.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 91, District 311, Ward 6, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California2
1920Dwelling 102, District 517, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California7
1930Dwelling 301, District 98, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California10
1940Dwelling 135, District 60-314, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California4

Occupation

1920Bank clerk7
1930Tire distributor10
1940Tire business sales owner4

Family

Bernice Warren b. March 21, 1904, d. March 18, 1985
Marriage*Loyd Otis Dodson married Bernice Warren on May 20, 1921 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11794] Pasadena Independent, From the Allen Dodson obituary in the Jan 11, 1955 edition.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11796] Pasadena Post, From the Dodson-Warren marriage announcement in the May 21, 1921 edition.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [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.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Loyd O. Dodson obituary in the Apr 1, 1996 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jesse Elwood "Jess" Brooks1,2,3,4

M, b. February 15, 1884, d. 1950
     Jesse Elwood "Jess" Brooks was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1605 Oak Hill Avenue, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas.2 His Social Security Number was 512-05-5025.4 He married Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule.5 Jesse Elwood "Jess" Brooks was born on February 15, 1884 at Douglas Co., Kansas.1,3,4 He died in 1950.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 86, District 23-6, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1950Dwelling 269, District 23-8, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas6

Occupation

1940Gasoline station salesman1

Family

Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson b. November 27, 1890, d. May, 1970
Marriage*Jesse Elwood "Jess" Brooks married Lucille B. "Lucy" Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule.5 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S10051] Oak Hill Cemetery, Douglas Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S11794] Pasadena Independent, From the Allen Dodson obituary in the Jan 11, 1955 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

John D. Knight1,2

M, b. September 5, 1889, d. February 9, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 510-09-7468.3 John D. Knight was buried at Walnut Valley Memorial Park, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas.4 He was born on September 5, 1889 at Kansas.1,4,3 He married Myrtle I. Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, circa 1917.2 John D. Knight died on February 9, 1964 at age 74.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 341, District 68, Ward 3, Lawrence, Douglas Co., Kansas1
1930Dwelling 69, District 19, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas2
1940Dwelling 191, District 8-21, El Dorado, Butler Co., Kansas5

Occupation

1920Barber1
1930Barber2
1940Barber5

Family

Myrtle I. Dodson b. September 7, 1897, d. January 12, 1963
Marriage*John D. Knight married Myrtle I. Dodson, daughter of Griffin "Griff" Dodson and Isabella M. "Bell" Rule, circa 1917.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S11805] Walnut Valley Memorial Park, Butler Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Bernice Warren1,2

F, b. March 21, 1904, d. March 18, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 548-38-3148.3 Bernice Warren was born on March 21, 1904 at California.3,2 As of May 20, 1921,her married name was Dodson.1 She married Loyd Otis Dodson, son of Allen Dodson and Alma Macy, on May 20, 1921 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Bernice Warren died on March 18, 1985 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 80.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 301, District 98, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California4
1940Dwelling 135, District 60-314, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California5

Family

Loyd Otis Dodson b. June 19, 1901, d. March 29, 1996
Marriage*Bernice Warren married Loyd Otis Dodson, son of Allen Dodson and Alma Macy, on May 20, 1921 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S11796] Pasadena Post, From the Dodson-Warren marriage announcement in the May 21, 1921 edition.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Loyd O. Dodson obituary in the Apr 1, 1996 edition.

Warren Loyd Dodson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 14, 1923, d. November 12, 2011
FatherLoyd Otis Dodson1,2,9 b. June 19, 1901, d. March 29, 1996
MotherBernice Warren1,2,9 b. March 21, 1904, d. March 18, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 558-22-1625.10 Warren Loyd Dodson was buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, 10621 Victory Boulevard, North Hollywood, Los Angeles Co., California.6 He was born on June 14, 1923 at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California.3,10,7,8 He married Billee Odette Herron in February, 1948 at Los Angeles Co., California.11 Warren Loyd Dodson married Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore on March 28, 1962 at Los Angeles Co., California.4,5 Warren Loyd Dodson died on November 12, 2011 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 88.10,8 He Dodson, Warren Loyd, June 14, 1923 - November 12, 2011. Born in Los Angeles, Warren served as a lieutenant in the Air Force during WWII, and graduated from UCLA in 1947. He was an original member of the UCLA Chancellor Associates, and an active supporter of UCLA sports. He was very active in the business community, his church and in a variety of charities. Warren was Chairman of the Board of Vogue Tyre and Rubber Company and President of the Los Angeles Kiwanis Club. He was deeply loved as husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be greatly missed. Survived by: Wife Patricia Dodson, sister Lucille Fischer (Joel) children: Doug Dodson, Doreen Anderson (John Jr.), Sandy Dodson (Betty Lou), grandchildren: Jennifer Edwards, John Anderson III, Mike Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Michelle Dodson, Lauren Dodson, Kevin Anderson, Maranda Lee, Danny Galat and 7 great grandchildren. on November 14, 2011.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 301, District 98, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California1
1940Dwelling 135, District 60-314, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California2

Family 1

Billee Odette Herron b. July 17, 1929, d. December 14, 1960
Marriage*Warren Loyd Dodson married Billee Odette Herron in February, 1948 at Los Angeles Co., California.11 
Children
  • Stephen Dodson9,5,8
  • Douglas Alan Dodson9,5,8
  • Doreen Louise "Dori" Dodson5,8

Family 2

Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore b. November 5, 1927, d. February 9, 2017
Marriage*Warren Loyd Dodson married Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore on March 28, 1962 at Los Angeles Co., California.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  5. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Patricia Ann Dodson obituary in the Feb 18, 2017 edition.
  6. [S5992] Valhalla Memorial Park, Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  7. [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.
  8. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Warren Loyd Dodson obituary in the Nov 14, 2011 edition.
  9. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Loyd O. Dodson obituary in the Apr 1, 1996 edition.
  10. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  11. [S11797] Pasadena Star-News, From the Dodson-Herron engagement announcement in the Sep 22, 1947 edition.

Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore1,2

F, b. November 5, 1927, d. February 9, 2017
     Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore was born on November 5, 1927 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.2 As of March 28, 1962,her married name was Dodson.1 She married Warren Loyd Dodson, son of Loyd Otis Dodson and Bernice Warren, on March 28, 1962 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,2 Patricia Ann "Pat" Whittemore died on February 9, 2017 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California, at age 89.2 She Patricia Ann Dodson, born November 5, 1927, Indianapolis, Indiana. Passed to our Lord February 9, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Pat lived a full and wonderful life filled with family and friends. She loved golf, travel, reading, crossword puzzles, UCLA, her bridge group, her "Lunch Bunch" friends, her loving dog Bruin, and most of all her family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years Warren Loyd Dodson, her parents, her granddaughter Christine, and younger brother Arthur Richard Whittemore. She is survived by her children Doug Dodson, Sandy Dodson and Dori Anderson and their spouses John Anderson and Betty Lou Langois, 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. on February 18, 2017.2

Family

Warren Loyd Dodson b. June 14, 1923, d. November 12, 2011
Marriage*She married Warren Loyd Dodson, son of Loyd Otis Dodson and Bernice Warren, on March 28, 1962 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Patricia Ann Dodson obituary in the Feb 18, 2017 edition.

Joel Dann Fischer1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. July 7, 1929, d. July 22, 2018
     Joel Dann Fischer was buried at Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church Columbarium, 47321 Highway 74, Palm Desert, Riverside Co., California.5 He was born on July 7, 1929 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.5,4,6 He married Wylaann Lucile Dodson, daughter of Loyd Otis Dodson and Bernice Warren, on August 25, 1950 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,2,3 Joel Dann Fischer died on July 22, 2018 at Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego Co., California, at age 89.4,5 He Rancho Santa Fe - Joel Fischer passed away in Rancho Santa Fe, California on July 22, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was 89 years old. Joel is survived by his wife of over 67 years, Lucile, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews. Born in Los Angeles on July 7, 1929, Joel attended LA High School and earned a baskeball scholarship to USC, from which he graduated in 1951. At USC, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduation, Joel achieved the rank of Colonel in the Air Force, and was offered the role of U.S. Air Force Attache in Paris in 1953. Instead, he and Lucile moved to Chicago in March, 1954 to begin a new life there and a lifelong career at Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company. Under Joel's direction, Vogue grew to be the leading automotive dealership aftermarket company in the U.S. and the Vogue Tyre brand became known as the leading premium private label tire brand in the world. Joel and Lucile retired in 1997 and spent their retirement in Indian Wells and Rancho Santa Fe, California. Joel continued to serve Vogue as C.E.O. and Chairman of the Board and as a valued advisor. Joel was an accomplished golfer, registering 6 holes-in-one, and enjoyed his regular rounds of golf with his many friends at Sunset Ridge Country Club and Eldorado Country Club. He also served on the Board of Directors for St. Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, and Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, California. Mostly, he spent his time with his friends and family, and set an example for all by conducting himself as a true gentleman. on August 10, 2018.4

Family

Wylaann Lucile Dodson
Marriage*He married Wylaann Lucile Dodson, daughter of Loyd Otis Dodson and Bernice Warren, on August 25, 1950 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Loyd O. Dodson obituary in the Apr 1, 1996 edition.
  2. [S513] Los Angeles Times, From the Warren Loyd Dodson obituary in the Nov 14, 2011 edition.
  3. [S4041] California Department of Health and Welfare. California Vital Records, California, Marriage Index, 1949-1959.
  4. [S2120] Desert Sun, The, From the Joel Fischer obituary in the Aug 10, 2018 edition.
  5. [S11798] Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church Columbarium, Riverside Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.