Michael Steven Gainus1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. May 23, 1946, d. June 6, 2004
     Michael Steven Gainus was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 225-60-5876.8 He was born on May 23, 1946 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.1,8,2,3,4,5 He married Katherine Marie "Kathy" Tapscott, daughter of Robert Eldridge Tapscott and Betty Marie Midgett, on August 28, 1987 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 Michael Steven Gainus and Katherine Marie "Kathy" Tapscott were divorced on April 27, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 Michael Steven Gainus died on June 6, 2004 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 58.2,8,4,6

Family

Katherine Marie "Kathy" Tapscott
Marriage*He married Katherine Marie "Kathy" Tapscott, daughter of Robert Eldridge Tapscott and Betty Marie Midgett, on August 28, 1987 at Norfolk, Virginia.1 
Divorce* Michael Steven Gainus and Katherine Marie "Kathy" Tapscott were divorced on April 27, 2000 at Norfolk, Virginia.7 
Children
  • Christopher Adam Gainus9
  • Jacob Anthony Gainus9

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2256] Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=55185592&CRid=50267&df=all&
  5. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S731] Virginian-Pilot, From the Betty Marie Tapscott obituary in the Dec 14, 2009 edition.

Diane Lee Murphy1

F, b. September 10, 1936, d. July 23, 1978
     Diane Lee Murphy was buried at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.2 She was born on September 10, 1936.3 As of April, 1956,her married name was Midgett.1 She married Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett, son of Rubin Midgett and Ora Rebecca Poff, in April, 1956 at New Jersey.1 Diane Lee Murphy died on July 23, 1978 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 41.3

Family

Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett b. June 12, 1930
Marriage*She married Robert Oliver "Bobby" Midgett, son of Rubin Midgett and Ora Rebecca Poff, in April, 1956 at New Jersey.1 

Citations

  1. [S7782] Trenton, New Jersey New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey, Marriage Index, 1901-2016.
  2. [S3385] Arlington Park Cemetery, Duval Co., FL, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S417] Florida Health Department, Florida Death Index,1877-1998.

Marjorie E. Speer1

F, b. January 17, 1913, d. December 26, 1962
     Marjorie E. Speer was buried at Waukee Cemetery, Waukee, Dallas Co., Iowa.2 Her married name was Miles.2 She married John Henry Miles, son of John Alonzo "J. A." Miles and Susan Belle Wagner.2 Marjorie E. Speer was born on January 17, 1913 at Van Meter, Dallas Co., Iowa.1 She died on December 26, 1962 at age 49.2

Family

John Henry Miles b. October 29, 1906, d. December 26, 1962
Marriage*She married John Henry Miles, son of John Alonzo "J. A." Miles and Susan Belle Wagner.2 

Citations

  1. [S3406] Unknown compiler, Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999.
  2. [S12180] Waukee Cemetery, Dallas Co., IA, online www.findagrave.com.

Joyce Marie Miles1

F, b. August 14, 1930, d. November 5, 2012
FatherJohn Henry Miles2,1 b. October 29, 1906, d. December 26, 1962
MotherEdith Orange2,1 b. February 2, 1908, d. November 9, 1989
     Joyce Marie Miles was buried at Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado.3 Her Social Security Number was 573-38-2572.4 Her married name was Dargis.5 She married Albert Leon Dargis.5 Joyce Marie Miles was born on August 14, 1930 at Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa.3,1,4 She died on November 5, 2012 at Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 82.3,4,5 She Joyce Dargis, 82 of Aurora, joined her husband Albert, Monday, November 05, 2012. She is surived by her son, James (Chris) Dargis; grandson, Paul Dargis; sister, Barbara Kessler; niece, Terri (John) Bennett and nephew, Drew (Tammy) Kessler. I on November 7, 2012.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 115, District 100-8, Des Moines, Polk Co., Iowa2

Family

Albert Leon Dargis b. September 20, 1925, d. September 21, 1991
Marriage*Joyce Marie Miles married Albert Leon Dargis.5 
Child
  • James Dargis5

Citations

  1. [S11089] Unknown compiler, Iowa, U.S., Births 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births, 1856-1940.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S10202] Loveland Burial Park, Larimer Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S12181] Daily Reporter-Herald, The, From the Joyce Dargis obituary in the Nov 7, 2012 edition.

Albert Leon Dargis1,2,3

M, b. September 20, 1925, d. September 21, 1991
     His Social Security Number was 265-28-7422.2 Albert Leon Dargis was buried at Loveland Burial Park, Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado.1 He married Joyce Marie Miles, daughter of John Henry Miles and Edith Orange.4 Albert Leon Dargis was born on September 20, 1925 at Fort Thomas, Campbell Co., Kentucky.1,2,3,5 He died on September 21, 1991 at Loveland, Larimer Co., Colorado, at age 66.1,2,5

Family

Joyce Marie Miles b. August 14, 1930, d. November 5, 2012
Marriage*He married Joyce Marie Miles, daughter of John Henry Miles and Edith Orange.4 
Child
  • James Dargis4

Citations

  1. [S10202] Loveland Burial Park, Larimer Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S12181] Daily Reporter-Herald, The, From the Joyce Dargis obituary in the Nov 7, 2012 edition.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Gerald Frederick Kessler1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 4, 1925, d. July 30, 2010
     Gerald Frederick Kessler was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.2,7 His Social Security Number was 478-22-4918.8 He was born on November 4, 1925 at Brownfield, Laclede Co., Missouri.2,3,7,8,9,4,5 He married Barbara Jean Miles, daughter of John Henry Miles and Edith Orange, in August, 1947 at Polk Co., Iowa.1,10 Gerald Frederick Kessler and Barbara Jean Miles were divorced on August 17, 1978 at Denver Co., Colorado.6 Gerald Frederick Kessler died on July 30, 2010 at age 84.2,7,8,9

Family

Barbara Jean Miles b. June 29, 1928
Marriage*He married Barbara Jean Miles, daughter of John Henry Miles and Edith Orange, in August, 1947 at Polk Co., Iowa.1,10 
Divorce* Gerald Frederick Kessler and Barbara Jean Miles were divorced on August 17, 1978 at Denver Co., Colorado.6 
Children
  • Terri Kessler11
  • Drew Kessler11

Citations

  1. [S1537] Des Moines Register, From the Kessler-Miles marriage announcement in the Jul 6, 1947 edition.
  2. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S5641] State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa, World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954.
  5. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  6. [S6180] Unknown compiler, Colorado, Divorce Index, 1851-1985.
  7. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S10607] Des Moines Tribune, From the marriage license listings in the Aug 2, 1947 edition.
  11. [S12181] Daily Reporter-Herald, The, From the Joyce Dargis obituary in the Nov 7, 2012 edition.

Joseph Edward Galvin1,2,3,4

M, b. February 10, 1919, d. November 18, 1995
     Joseph Edward Galvin was buried at Saint Lukes Cemetery, Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon.5,2 He was born on February 10, 1919 at LaGrande, Union Co., Oregon.5,6,3,4 He married Dorthy Louise Miles, daughter of Edward Lee "Ed" Miles and Vera Fay Childers, on October 24, 1940 at Clark Co., Washington.1,6,7 Joseph Edward Galvin died on November 18, 1995 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 76.5,4 He WOODBURN - Joseph E. Galvin, 76, died Saturday. A native of La Grande, he served in the Marines during World war II. He retired as a conductor from Union Pacific Railroad. He moved to Woodburn in 1981 and was a member of the Woodburn City Council and board member of Woodburn Senior Estates. He enjoyed making stained glass and bowling. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; sons, Russell T. of San Jose, Calif., and Douglas J. of Wyoming; daughter, Roxanne Galvin of Portland; brothers, Robert M. of Woodburn and Father Richard O.S.B. of Mount Angel; and five grandchildren. Committal services will follow in St. Luke's Cemetery. on November 20, 1995.2

Family

Dorthy Louise Miles b. December 28, 1920, d. June 12, 2007
Marriage*He married Dorthy Louise Miles, daughter of Edward Lee "Ed" Miles and Vera Fay Childers, on October 24, 1940 at Clark Co., Washington.1,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Vera F. Pierson obituary in the Nov 14, 1981 edition.
  2. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Joseph E. Galvin obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 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. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
  5. [S4150] Saint Lukes Cemetery, Marion Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S3540] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013.
  7. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Dorothy L. Galvin obituary in the Jun 16, 2007 edition.
  8. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Douglas Jay Galvin1,2,3,4

M, b. February 17, 1947, d. May 12, 2018
FatherJoseph Edward Galvin5,1,6 b. February 10, 1919, d. November 18, 1995
MotherDorthy Louise Miles5,1,6 b. December 28, 1920, d. June 12, 2007
     Douglas Jay Galvin was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.3,4 He was born on February 17, 1947 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.1,2,3,4 He married Lynda Marie Delaney on August 22, 1970 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.1 Douglas Jay Galvin died on May 12, 2018 at Salem, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 71.2,3,4 He SALEM - Feb. 17, 1947 – May 12, 2018. Douglas Jay Galvin, 71, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sat. May 12, after enjoying a wonderful day golfing and spending time with his family. Born in Portland, Oregon, Douglas was the middle child with older brother Russell (Ted) and younger sister Roxanne. Douglas graduated from Benson Technical High School in 1965 and served in the U.S. Airforce for four years being stationed in Vietnam. He attended Eastern Montana College where he met his beautiful wife Lynda Marie and earned a degree in education. Douglas and Lynda have two wonderful children, Shannon and John. Douglas loved his career in education teaching Government, Speech and Debate and Drama, spending most of his career at Rocks Springs High School in Rocks Springs, Wyoming. Douglas loved to go camping, fishing, golfing and staying active. Lynda and Doug retired to Oregon, where they spent countless time enjoying these activities as well as traveling and playing with their granddaughter Delaney. He loved nothing more than doing his favorite activities with his family and friends. Service and involvement in the church was important to Douglas. He was active in Knights of Columbus and served as the former Grand Knight. He loved working side by side with his fellow Knights running Bingo and flipping pancakes for fundraisers for the church and school. Douglas is survived by his wife Lynda of 48 years; daughter Shannon DeBolt (Dennis), son John Galvin (Allison), beautiful granddaughter Delaney Galvin; brother Russell (Betty) Galvin, sister Roxanne Galvin, sister–in-law Shari Westphal (Vic), brother-in-law Mike Delaney (Deb), sister-in-law Debbie Mullowney (Marc); as well as many wonderful nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. on May 15, 2018.2

Family

Lynda Marie Delaney
Marriage*He married Lynda Marie Delaney on August 22, 1970 at Lewistown, Fergus Co., Montana.1 
Children
  • John Galvin2
  • Shannon Marie Galvin2,7

Citations

  1. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  2. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Douglas Jay Galvin obituary in the May 15, 2018 edition.
  3. [S2687] Willamette National Cemetery, Multnomah Co., OR, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=culp&GSfn=leland&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=36262802&CRid=39562&df=all&
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S1534] Statesman Journal, From the Joseph E. Galvin obituary in the Nov 20, 1995 edition.
  6. [S1547] Oregonian, The, From the Dorothy L. Galvin obituary in the Jun 16, 2007 edition.
  7. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.