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     Frances Loretta Space was buried at Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.³ She was born on October 27, 1922 at Noxen, Wyoming Co., Pennsylvania.³ As of July, 1951,her married name was Poff.⁴ She married Clifton William Poff, son of Cora Manda Poff, in July, 1951 at Phillipsburg, Warren Co., New Jersey.^1,4,3 Frances Loretta Space died on June 19, 2001 at Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne Co., Pennsylvania, at age 78.³ She Frances L. Poff, 78, of Mountaintop, died Friday at East Mountain Manor, Wilkes-Barre. Born Oct. 27, 1922, in Noxen, she was the daughter of the late John and Ellen Allen Space. She resided in New Jersey most of her adult life and returned to Northeastern Pennsylvania in 1975 to live with her daughter, Frances Hoyt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Poff. Surviving, in addition to her daughter, Frances, are daughters, Joyce Hall, Carol Rizzolo, and son, John H. Poff, all of New Jersey; sisters, Sylvia Brace, Kunkle; Cora Campbell and Evelyn Tramick, both of Hunlock Creek; brothers, James Space, New Jersey; Bert Space, Drums; William Space, Levittown; Frank Space, Montrose; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Orcutt Grove Cemetery, Noxen. on June 21, 2001.³

     John H. Poff was buried at Glendale Cemetery, 28 Hoover Avenue, Bloomfield, Essex Co., New Jersey.² He was born on September 12, 1948 at Newark, Essex Co., New Jersey.^2,1 He married Roseann Morano on November 27, 1971 at Belleville, Essex Co., New Jersey.^1,5 John H. Poff died on August 12, 2016 at Belleville, Essex Co., New Jersey, at age 67.^1,2 He John H. Poff, 67, of Belleville, NJ, passed away on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Burial at Glendale Cemetery, Bloomfield, NJ. Born in Newark, NJ, the son of the late Clifton and Frances (nee Space) Poff, John lived in Belleville for most of his life. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his beloved wife, Roseann (nee Morano) Poff; his children, John L. and Michelle Poff, and his sisters, Frances Hoyt, Joyce Hall and Carol Rizzolo. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. on August 13, 2016.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 404-20-1944.² Lydia Louise Hickman was buried at El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.³ She was born on November 18, 1919 at Elkhorn, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 As of April 23, 1945,her married name was Poff.¹ She married Lester Wayne Poff, son of John Henry Poff and Oma Della Murray, on April 23, 1945 at Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.¹ Lydia Louise Hickman died on November 18, 2008 at California at age 89.²

     Charles H. "Charlie" Watson was born in December, 1856 at Texas.¹ He married Lillie Davis Poff, daughter of Michael S. Poff and Luemma "Lou" Argabright, circa 1881.^1,2

     Her married name was Jackson.³ Her Social Security Number was 547-20-3701.⁴ Her married name was Gorham.¹ Edna Earl Watson married Hiram Jesse Gorham.¹ Edna Earl Watson married Girt Jackson.³ Edna Earl Watson was born on January 3, 1893 at Waco, McLennan Co., Texas.^1,4,5 As of October 3, 1966,her married name was Riley.¹ She married Charles Edwin Riley on October 3, 1966 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.¹ Edna Earl Watson died on June 15, 1973 at Yuba Co., California, at age 80.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 554-14-4424.⁵ Hiram Jesse Gorham was buried at Sierra View Memorial Park, 4900 Olive Avenue, Olivehurst, Yuba Co., California.^2,4 He married Edna Earl Watson, daughter of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff.⁶ Hiram Jesse Gorham was born on October 5, 1888 at Fannin Co., Texas.^3,5,7,8 He died on March 23, 1964 at Marysville, Yuba Co., California, at age 75.^7,4 He GORHAM — In Marysville Yuba County, March 23, 1964, Hiram Gorham, husband of Edna of Oilvehurst, Yuba County, father of Clyde and Frank of Oliveburst, Wylie of Sacramento, Everett of Angels Camp, Calaveras County, and William of El Centro, Imperial County, stepfather of Mrs. Marie Beezley of Modesto, Stanislaus County, brother of William of Londsay, Tulare County, Mrs. Nodie Letlow and Mrs. Pattie Smith of Sacramento, Mrs. Mamie Perry of Clovis, Fresno County, and Mrs. Lena Staton, Mrs. Lillie Dean and Mrs. Minnie Crabtree, all of Oklahoma, a native of Texas, aged 75 years. Interment will be in Sierra View Memorial Park. on March 24, 1964.⁴

     Charles Edwin Riley was buried at Rest-Haven Memorial Park, Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.² He was born on June 23, 1895 at Marlow, Stephens Co., Oklahoma.^1,2,3 He married Edna Earl Watson, daughter of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on October 3, 1966 at Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.¹ Charles Edwin Riley died on March 10, 1977 at Oregon at age 81.²

     Ollie Ainslee Watson was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, Calera, Bryan Co., Texas.⁴ She was born on May 13, 1887 at Texas.^1,3 As of September 15, 1907,her married name was Crabtree.² She married J. W. Crabtree on September 15, 1907 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.² Ollie Ainslee Watson died on November 29, 1934 at Precinct 4, Cherokee Co., Texas, at age 47.³

     Addie Lee Watson was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.³ Her Social Security Number was 440-48-9557.⁴ She was born on September 20, 1889 at Texas.^1,3,4 As of May 10, 1908,her married name was McCalib.² She married Dr. David Crockett McCalib on May 10, 1908 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.² Addie Lee Watson died on February 25, 1975 at Oklahoma at age 85.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 443-52-9053.⁴ Willie King Watson was born on October 27, 1891 at McLennan Co., Texas; The SSDI has a birth year of 1892.^1,2,4,3 He married Ora Simmons on April 22, 1929 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁵ Willie King Watson died in May, 1968 at Oklahoma at age 76.⁴

     Winnie D. Watson was born in September, 1896 at Texas.¹

     Effie Faye Watson was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁴ She was born on February 28, 1899 at Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory.^3,4 As of July 9, 1916,her married name was Farrell.¹ She married Phillip Cecil Farrell on July 9, 1916 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^1,4,2 Effie Faye Watson died on November 1, 1937 at Oklahoma at age 38.^4,2

     Dr. David Crockett McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 448-34-1868.⁶ He was born on July 11, 1885 at Rule, Carroll Co., Arkansas.^3,6,4,5 He married Addie Lee Watson, daughter of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on May 10, 1908 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ Dr. David Crockett McCalib died on April 1, 1959 at Colbert, Bryan Co., Oklahoma, at age 73.^3,7,6 He COLBERT - Dr. D. C. McCalib, 73, pioneer Bryan county doctor, died suddenly of a heart attack while attending a patient in his office at Colbert shortly before noon today. A practicing physician in Bryan county since 1905, Dr. McCalib was a native of Arkansas and had lived in Bryan county since 1903. He began his practice at Yuba, moved later to Utica, and for the last 22 years has been practicing in Colbert where he also owned and operated a drug store. He was a member of the Christian church and the Masonic lodge. Survivors include his wife, Addie, of the home address; one son, Bill MeCalib, manager of the Oak Cliff chamber of commerce; and a daughter, Miss Clytie McCalib, librarian at East Central State College, Ada. on April 1, 1959.⁷

     Clytie Aline McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,2 Her Social Security Number was 443-36-3971.⁶ She Clytie McCalib, 94, passed away Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas. Born Oct. 17, 1909, in Utica, she was the daughter of Dr. D.C. and Addie Watson McCalib. Her parents and brother preceded her in death. She graduated from Utica High School in 1925, Southeastern Teachers College in 1928, Oklahoma A&M College in 1936 and Oklahoma University in 1951. She taught in Oklahoma public schools for 23 years, 13 at Ringling. She was librarian at McAlester High School 2 years and assistant librarian at East Central State College 21 years. When she retired in 1974, she moved to Colbert and had membership in the following organizations: Colbert First Baptist Church, Bryan County Federated Democrat Women, Delta Kappa Gamma Society International since 1950, Order of Eastern Star since 1938, and past Marton Colbert Chapter No. 352, Charter Member Colbert Historical Society, Charter Member Colbert Area Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Historical Society, Bryan County Retired Educators and National Retired Educators. She is survived by sister-in-law Marguerite McCalib; niece Carol Strawderman; nephews David McCalib, Paul McCalib and John McCalib; great-nieces Barbara Wright, Rebecca Beeson and Maddison McCalib; and great-nephews David Wright and Michael McCalib. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.³ She was born on October 17, 1909 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,2,6 She died on September 13, 2004 at Denison, Grayson Co., Texas, at age 94.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 450-14-4191.³ Stanley Bland Watson was buried at Woodberry Forest Cemetery, Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.⁴ He married Effie Butler.⁴ Stanley Bland Watson was born on March 8, 1905 at Allison, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^2,3,5,4 He married Helen Faye Badger on September 20, 1930 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Stanley Bland Watson married Alice Larue Tipton on February 12, 1950 at Frederick, Tillman Co., Oklahoma.⁶ Stanley Bland Watson died on February 2, 1974 at Oklahoma at age 68.^5,4,3

     William Wayne "Bill" McCalib was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.³ His Social Security Number was 440-20-1582.⁵ He was born on October 20, 1911 at Utica, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.^3,4,5 He married Marguerite Adelia Monk on July 3, 1936 at Carnegie, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^3,6 William Wayne "Bill" McCalib died on September 6, 1988 at Dallas Co., Texas, at age 76.^3,5,7

     Marguerite Adelia Monk was buried at Highland Cemetery, Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ Her Social Security Number was 457-60-8388.³ She was born on December 9, 1912 at Fort Cobb, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^1,3,4 As of July 3, 1936,her married name was McCalib.² She married William Wayne "Bill" McCalib, son of Dr. David Crockett McCalib and Addie Lee Watson, on July 3, 1936 at Carnegie, Caddo Co., Oklahoma.^1,2 Marguerite Adelia Monk died on April 22, 2007 at Texas at age 94.^1,3,4 She McCALIB, Marguerite, was born in Ft. Cobb, Oklahoma, on Dec. 1912 and passed away at her son's home, April 22, 2007. Wife, mother, school teacher, and volunteered to numerous Oak Cliff organizations. She received her Bachelors Degree from Oklahoma School for Women, Chickasha, OK in 1934. Married to "Mr. Oak Cliff", Bill McCalib for 52yrs. Music teacher for 20 years with DISD Oak Cliff Schools. Long time member of Kessler Park Methodist Church, and its choir. Preceded in death by husband Bill & daughter Dr. Carol Wright Strawderman. Survived by her Brother Lt. Col. Marion Monk also her sons David, Paul & John & six grandchildren & two greatgrandchildren. on April 25, 2007.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 461-62-2308.³ Carol McCalib was buried at Terrace Grove Cemetery, Belen, Valencia Co., New Mexico.⁷ She was born on February 2, 1938 at Ardmore, Carter Co., Oklahoma.^3,4,7 As of August 29, 1959,her married name was Wright.⁵ She married Stuart Ernest Wright on August 29, 1959 at Dallas Co., Texas.^4,5 Carol McCalib and Stuart Ernest Wright were divorced in 1977.⁴ As of January 1, 1978,her married name was Strawderman.⁴ Carol McCalib married Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman on January 1, 1978 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.^4,8 Carol McCalib died on January 12, 2005 at Los Lunas, Valencia Co., New Mexico, at age 66.^3,4,7,9 She Carol Strawderman died of a sudden heart attack on Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at her home in Los Lunas, NM. Carol retired from the Los Lunas School district in 2004 after serving as a Diagnostician for several years. Carol was born on February 2, 1938 in Ardmore, OK. During her youth she moved with her parents, Bill and Marguerite McCalib to various towns in Texas and Oklahoma where her father worked for the Chamber of Commerce and her mother taught school. Carol attended North Texas State University and earned her Bachelor's Degree in English. She married Lieutenant Stuart Wright in 1960 and almost immediately the newlyweds moved to West Germany for a 3-year Army tour. Although Carol got to travel a great deal in Europe she also found time to give birth to daughters, Barbara and Rebecca. Upon return to the US the couple was stationed at Fort Sill, OK where their son, David was born. After two more tours they moved to Fort Leavenworth, KS where Carol stayed with the kids and earned her Master's Degree in Deaf Education while her husband was in Vietnam. Carol and her family went to Germany again in 1972 where she learned to speak German and also taught in the US Army school system. Their final Army posting was in Albuquerque, NM, where Carol started a new career in real estate. Stuart and Carol were divorced in 1977. Carol married Len Strawderman on January 1, 1978 and they were the owners of the C&H Reality Company in Albuquerque. Carol returned to her first love of teaching deaf students at Del Norte HS and earned her Ph.D. in Special Education from UNM. They moved to Lubbock where Carol taught at Texas Tech for 6 years. But both of them always loved New Mexico and soon returned and built a beautiful pueblo style house in Los Lunas. Carol worked for the Los Lunas school district in many different Administrative and Special Education positions and has touched the lives of many teachers, colleagues and students. Although she retired she still worked as a Diagnostician 4 days a week. She also was a dedicated member of Peralta Methodist Church where she played the piano and sang in the choir. On the weekends she loved going camping and this past summer spent 3 weeks touring the west and helping her son build his house in Snohomish, WA. Carol's other passions included quilting and creating beautiful things with her hands. It was the joy of giving her creations that made her the happiest. Carol is survived by her husband, Leonard Strawderman; her mother, Marguerite McCalib; her brothers, John, David, and Paul McCalib; her daughters, Barbara Wright and Rebecca Beeson; her son, David Wright; and her recent grandchildren, Noah and Cheyanna Beeson, as well as Elissa, Eileen, Fiona, and Felicia Hennessy. Pallbearers will be Don Carter, Joe Dunagan, Dayle Eager, Bill Schattschneider, Michael Ogas, and Art Castillo. The Honorary Pallbearers are Howard Ross, Conrad Hughes, Roy Carson, and Walter Timmons. on January 15, 2005.⁴

     Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman was buried at Terrace Grove Cemetery, Belen, Valencia Co., New Mexico.³ He was born on March 5, 1931 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^2,3,4 He married Carol McCalib, daughter of William Wayne "Bill" McCalib and Marguerite Adelia Monk, on January 1, 1978 at Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.^1,3 Leonard Lee "Len" Strawderman died on May 6, 2012 at Valencia Co., New Mexico, at age 81.³ He Leonard "Len" Strawderman, age 81, a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Len was born in Nevada, Missouri. Growing up in Wichita, Kansas Len developed a life-long love of airplanes and flying. Len served four years in the United States Air Force and for part of that time was stationed on Iwo Jima. Len studied engineering at University of Wichita. Len did design work for Coleman Company in Wichita. Len moved his family to Albuquerque, NM in 1958 and began work at Sandia Corporation. After retirement from Sandia, he also worked for the Dale Bellamah Corporation in planning and design and the University of New Mexico Engineering Department. Through the years Len was active in all aspects of the real estate business, as a realtor, broker, contractor and drafter. Len worked from home doing house plans for local builders up to his 80th birthday. In his personal life, Len married Patricia Goben in 1953. Pat and Len had a son, Gary Strawderman in 1958. Len passed his love of flying on to Gary who is a pilot and FAA controller. Len married Carol Wright on January 1, 1978. After a short stint in Lubbock where Carol taught at Texas Tech, they returned to NM. Len and Carol designed and built their dream house in Los Lunas. Len and Carol were members of Peralta Methodist Church. Len loved dogs and duck hunting. When his favorite dog, Zack, was too old to hunt, Len hung up his shotgun as well. Len enjoyed motorcycles and recently had a Honda Goldwing modified into a trike. Only three years ago he and Gary rode to Washington State and back. Len was active in the Goldwing Road Riders Association. Recently Len was delighted by the arrival of grand-baby, Gavin. Len was preceded in death by his parents and beloved wife of 27 years, Carol Strawderman. Len is survived by his son, Gary; grandson, Gavin Lee; two step-daughters, Barbara Wright and Rebecca Beeson and her husband, Tom; two grandchildren, Noah and Cheyanna; step-son, David Wright and his wife, Jane; and friend, Sallie Van Curan who has been a great comfort to Len since Carol's passing. Interment will follow at Terrace Grove Cemetery. on May 9, 2012.³

     Ora Simmons was born circa 1905 at Oklahoma.² As of April 22, 1929,her married name was Watson.¹ She married Willie King Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on April 22, 1929 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 457-16-3479.¹ Helen Faye Badger was buried at Emanu-El Cemetery, 3430 Howell Street, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas.¹ She was born on September 16, 1915 at Durant, Bryan Co., Oklahoma.¹ As of September 20, 1930,her married name was Watson.² She married Stanley Bland Watson, son of Charles H. "Charlie" Watson and Lillie Davis Poff, on September 20, 1930 at Bryan Co., Oklahoma.² Helen Faye Badger died on April 4, 1972 at Farmersville, Collin Co., Texas, at age 56.^3,1,4 She Funeral services were held today for Helen Faye Hunt who died Tuesday at her home at 107 Santa Fe in Farmersville. Mrs. Hunt was born September 16, 1915 in Durant, Oklahoma. Graveside services were conducted at Emanuel Cemetery in Dallas by Rev. Gene Gordon. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include husband Richard T. Hunt of Farmersville, a son, Stanley G. Watson of Dallas, two step-daughters, Charmaine and Cynthia Hunt, both of Farmersville, a brother, Ollie Fortson of Fort Worth, a sister, Mrs. James B. Stokes of Fort Worth and two grandchildren. on April 5, 1972.³

     Stanley G. Watson was born circa 1932 at Oklahoma.¹ He married Elsie Hall Deal on December 23, 1954 at Dallas Co., Texas.³