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     His Social Security Number was 230-26-7247.⁵ Richard Horton Vandenburg was born on June 4, 1907 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Virginia Hodges Yeatts, daughter of John Richard Yeatts and Lena India Hodges, on May 30, 1931 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^1,3,6 Richard Horton Vandenburg died on July 31, 1976 at age 69.⁵

     Herman Ray Turner was buried at Roselawn Burial Park, 103 Clearview Drive, Martinsville, Virginia.^3,4,5 His Social Security Number was 226-10-9627.^4,6 He was born on November 23, 1914 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^7,3,5,6 He married Mildred Lee Yeatts, daughter of John Richard Yeatts and Lena India Hodges, on June 3, 1932 at Danville, Virginia.^1,7,2,8,9 Herman Ray Turner and Mildred Lee Yeatts were divorced on May 6, 1946 at Pulaski Co., Arkansas.⁸ Herman Ray Turner died on February 23, 1968 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^3,4,5

     Doc Wesley Walton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 226-26-7795.² He was born on August 18, 1907 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Mildred Lee Yeatts, daughter of John Richard Yeatts and Lena India Hodges, on May 22, 1972 at Angola, Steuben Co., Indiana.^1,4 Doc Wesley Walton died on August 20, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.¹

     John Richard Turner was buried at Culpeper National Cemetery, 305 U.S. Avenue, Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.⁷ He was born on May 20, 1936 at Martinsville, Virginia.^4,6 He married Doris Elizabeth Hines on December 28, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 John Richard Turner and Doris Elizabeth Hines were divorced on May 24, 1993 at Stafford Co., Virginia.⁴ John Richard Turner married Barbara Jean Ristow on October 21, 1995 at Virginia.³ John Richard Turner died on December 10, 2021 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.⁷ He Captain John R. Turner, USN (ret.), 85, of Locust Grove, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021, after a long illness. Born in Martinsville, VA he was a proud lifelong Virginian. He attended Bluefield College and received his BS from Virginia Tech. John entered the Navy in 1955 and was commissioned and designated a Naval Aviator in 1956. While on active duty he flew rescue helicopters. (John's name is on the side of the HUP2 helicopter on display aboard the Intrepid Museum in New York.) After active duty, John continued his service in the Naval Air Reserve, flying fixed wing aircraft until his retirement, at the rank of Captain, in 1980. John loved flying and had a long and distinguished career with United Airlines, flying domestically and internationally until he retired in 1996 as a 747 Captain. John was a true gentleman; kind, generous, strong, (a bit stubborn) and always willing to help. He had a great sense of humor, loved to tell stories and always had one at the ready. He will be remembered as a good man who loved his family, country and God. We love him and he will be sorely missed. John is survived by his beloved wife Barbara, children Carol Leggett (the late Craig), Mark (Pat), Cathy Harris (Don) and stepchildren Matt Giddens (Tracy), Julie Doka and Andrew Giddens; grandchildren Shannon, Nolan, Mariah, Michael, Makayla, Sam, Jared, David and Zachary and numerous great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 at Culpeper National Cemetery (Old site). on December 14, 2021.⁷

     Doris Elizabeth Hines was buried at Olive Branch Christian Church Cemetery, Norge, James City Co., Virginia.^3,5 She was born on August 12, 1935 at Radford, Virginia.^1,3,4 As of December 28, 1956,her married name was Turner.^1,2 She married John Richard Turner, son of Herman Ray Turner and Mildred Lee Yeatts, on December 28, 1956 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Doris Elizabeth Hines and John Richard Turner were divorced on May 24, 1993 at Stafford Co., Virginia.¹ Doris Elizabeth Hines died on May 7, 2019 at Williamsburg, Virginia, at age 83.^3,5 She Doris Elizabeth Hines Turner, 83, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Williamsburg, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her parents, James P. and Hazel Hines and son-in-law, Craig Leggett. She was member of Olive Branch Christian Church, enjoyed writing poetry, gardening, her dogs, and cooking for her grandchildren. Survivors include, children Cathie (Don) Harris, Mark (Pat) Turner and Carol Leggett; grandchildren, Jared (Anna) Houpt, David Houpt, Zack Harris, Sam (Heather) Turner, Shannon (Clark) Ireland, and Nolan Leggett; and 9 great-grand-children, Elizabeth, Emily, Jason, Caleb, Hana, Liam, Wyatt, Aria and Joanna. A service will be held Monday, May 13, 2019, 1:30 p.m. at Olive Branch Christian Church with the interment to follow. on May 11, 2019.⁵

     Craig Nolan Leggett was born on August 19, 1963 at Michigan.³ He married Carol Lee Turner, daughter of John Richard Turner and Doris Elizabeth Hines, on August 24, 1985 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^1,2,3 Craig Nolan Leggett died on July 19, 2014 at Virginia at age 50.⁴ He Williamsburg - Craig Nolan Leggett, 50, of Williamsburg, died suddenly on July 19, 2014. He had a great love for his family, surfing, motorcycling, golf, horses and beer. Craig was very active and supportive of his children and had a close relationship with his family. Craig worked over 20 years as a machinist at Standex Engraving of Richmond, VA. He was preceded in death by his brother, Shayne Michael Leggett. Craig is survived by his loving wife, Carol, of 29 years; his son, Christopher Nolan Leggett; his daughter Shannon Lee Leggett; his parents, Clarence and Carolyn Leggett; his sister, Kimberly Kepcke; his nephews, Johnathan Kepcke and Patrick Leggett; other nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Daniel. on July 21, 2014.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 263-52-7459.⁷ James Hodges VanDenburg was born on July 21, 1940 at Fredericksburg, Virginia.^2,7,5 He married Sharon Marie Shambach in April, 1961 at Broward Co., Florida.⁴ James Hodges VanDenburg married Carlyn Dorothy Kennedy on January 26, 1968 at Grangeville, Idaho Co., Idaho.^6,8 James Hodges VanDenburg died on September 2, 2010 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 70.^2,3,7 He KALISPELL - James Hodges VanDenburg, 70, passed away Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Center. He is survived by his wife Carlyn VanDenburg of Bigfork; and sons Barton Hodges VanDenburg of Shingle Springs, Calif., Jeb Yeatts VanDenburg of Corvallis and Colby James VanDenBurg of Arvada, Colo. on September 4, 2010.³

     Carlyn Dorothy Kennedy was born on April 30, 1949 at Grangeville, Idaho Co., Idaho.^1,2,3 As of January 26, 1968,her married name was VanDenburg.¹ She married James Hodges VanDenburg, son of Richard Horton Vandenburg and Virginia Hodges Yeatts, on January 26, 1968 at Grangeville, Idaho Co., Idaho.^1,3 Carlyn Dorothy Kennedy died on April 23, 2013 at Big Fork, Flathead Co., Montana, at age 63.^2,3 She Carlyn Dorothy (Kennedy) VanDenburg, a young 63, died of cancer on Earth Day, April 22, 2013, at her home in Bigfork, Mont., surrounded by her loving sons, family members and close friend, RMaya. She was born April 30, 1949, the daughter of Angus and Dorothy Kennedy, in Grangeville. She attended school all 12 years in Grangeville, graduating in 1967. She married James H. VanDenburg Jan. 26, 1968, and moved with him to Florida. But they yearned for the Pacific Northwest and the mountains, lakes and rivers that they loved, so they soon returned to live in Columbia Falls, Mont., where Jim worked for the U.S. Forest Service on the Flathead National Forest, and Carlyn worked for a local bank and for several health care professionals in Kalispell and Bigfork. Jim and Carlyn had three sons, Barton, Jeb and Colby. They later moved to the Swan Lake Ranger Station in Bigfork and, in 1983, built a home outside of town with majestic picture-window views of the Jewel Basin and Swan Mountains that she said "gave to her every day." Carlyn was a strong, vibrant woman with a playful spirit that made her the favorite with children wherever she went. She was a devoted mother and considered mothering her three boys and then being a grandmother the most fulfilling roles of her lifetime. She was a deeply spiritual mystic who was dedicated to her spiritual quest. She had the courage of her convictions and lived her life according to her beliefs. She inspired others all along the way with her intellect, wit, perception and loving kindness. She was a woman of many talents and interests, demonstrated in the way she decorated her beautiful home, in her writing, her art, and her skill as a cook. She was an inveterate outdoorswoman who loved camping and hiking in her beloved mountains and swimming in Montana's icy lakes. She loved a good book, a good song, a good poem and beautiful art, and was an enthusiastic dancer as well as a discerning literary critic. She was a champion leg wrestler and not afraid to prove it! She would beat you at Boggle, Hell or Scrabble every time. She was also known for daredevil fun (especially after a few sips of whiskey) like hijacking the boys' Big Wheels with her friend Linda and riding them at breakneck shrieking speed down the mountain trail at the ranger station until the wheels wore off. She had a special affinity for Ireland and Scotland and all things Celtic and appreciated the opportunity to spend time in those countries with her spiritual group. She was looking forward to traveling to Scotland this spring with her special friends, Jan and John. It was no accident that she worked in the health and wellness industry because her care was always to help others. She loved her work these past years at Flathead Physical Therapy, using her healing hands and heart to help those in pain. It's difficult for all of us who knew and loved her to believe that she is gone because she had such "joie de vivre." She lived every moment that she was alive. There is a huge hole in our lives where she should be. She had a rich, strong marriage with her husband Jim and was devastated by his sudden death of a brain hemorrhage in 2010. She had not recovered from that grief when she was diagnosed with the cancer that finally conquered her body, as it could not conquer her spirit. She was especially proud and appreciative of her sons, and treasured them for their unfailing support after their dad's death and for their tender caregiving during her illness. She used the last weeks before her death to console us and teach us how to die. She is survived and remembered with love by her sons, Barton (Amy), Shingle Springs, Calif., Jeb (Jacque), Hamilton, Mont., and Colby (Sheryl), Littleton, Colo. her sister, Dawn Kennedy-Haeder (Dewey), Grangeville brother, Clinton Kennedy (Marlene), Cascade, Idaho six grandchildren, Ashley, Spencer, Josephine, Logan, Olivia and Finley nephews and nieces that she claimed as her "first children," Daren Fales, Melanie Fales, Cinda Bodell and Jason Fales nieces and nephew, Tara, Erin and Conor Kennedy and a large extended family of aunts, cousins, and friends whom she considered family. She was amazed by and grateful for her many wonderful friends who took it upon themselves to be sure she had help every day for the past year and a half, many traveling great distances to be there for her when family members could not be, and for the hospice nurses and workers who eased her last days. on April 27, 2013.³

     Sharon Marie Shambach Sharon English, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2021, while at home surrounded by her children, Shamus and Kika, as well as her granddaughter Chelsea. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Constance Shambach, and her sister Carol Zelna. Sharon is survived by her children Barton VanDenburg of McCammon, Idaho; Kika Adams of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Shamus English of Boynton Beach, Florida; grandchildren Chelsea, Dylan & Katie; her brother Steve Shambach of St Augustine, Florida; and numerous nieces & nephews. Sharon loved being around family the most. Her infectious smile and exuberant laugh were always a warm welcome to those who loved her. She liked to reminisce about childhood memories. Recollecting about caring for horses as a child always brought her joy. She had a green thumb and enjoyed cooking, playing games and puzzles, dancing to music, or just sitting back to her favorite shows on television. Sharon's loved ones will always remember her as a fun person who enjoyed life.² She was born on May 4, 1940. As of April, 1961,her married name was VanDenburg.¹ She married James Hodges VanDenburg, son of Richard Horton Vandenburg and Virginia Hodges Yeatts, in April, 1961 at Broward Co., Florida.¹ Sharon Marie Shambach died on October 17, 2021 at Florida at age 81.²