Elmer Carl Wereb Sr.1

M, b. August 21, 1918, d. June 15, 1985
     His Social Security Number was 234-09-6601.2 Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. married Mabel Virginia Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain.3 Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. was born on August 21, 1918 at Genoa, Delaware Co., Ohio.4,1,2 He died on June 15, 1985 at Southfield, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 66.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 334, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia3

Occupation

1940Coal miner3

Family

Mabel Virginia Paxton b. March 22, 1920, d. October 6, 2004
Marriage*Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. married Mabel Virginia Paxton, daughter of Riley Leonard Paxton and Lessie Cain.3 
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. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Evelyn Jean Wereb1

F, b. January 2, 1937, d. March 16, 2011
FatherElmer Carl Wereb Sr. b. August 21, 1918, d. June 15, 1985
MotherMabel Virginia Paxton2 b. March 22, 1920, d. October 6, 2004
     Evelyn Jean Wereb was buried at Cottonwood Cemetery, Cottonwood, Shasta Co., California.1,3 She was born on January 2, 1937 at Carolina, Marion Co., West Virginia.1,3 As of circa 1954,her married name was Patterson.1 She married Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson circa 1954.1 Evelyn Jean Wereb married David Unknown circa 2001.1 As of April 28, 2007,her married name was London.1 Evelyn Jean Wereb married Ray London on April 28, 2007.1 Evelyn Jean Wereb died on March 16, 2011 at Redding, Shasta Co., California, at age 74.1,3 She Evelyn London passed away in her home on March 16, 2011, of natural causes. She was 74 years old. Born, Evelyn Jean Wereb, in Carolina, West Virginia, her family soon moved to Livonia, Michigan. She grew up there, twirling the baton with her high school band and enjoying her high school years. She married at 17 and moved to California with her husband, Gene Patterson. She eventually had 3 children, all of whom she loved dearly, and moved to the North State. Her husband, David, passed away 10 years ago and she was alone for 6 years and married Ray London on April 28, 2007. They enjoyed their short time together with dancing, traveling, and lots of laughing. She is survived by her husband Ray, her daughter Deborah Patterson, her sons, Glen and Lynn Patterson, and her brother and sister-in-law Steve and Betty Wereb. She also had 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. There will be a graveside service in the Cottonwood Cemetery. She is already missed by her husband and family. on March 20, 2011.1

Census Records

1940Dwelling 334, District 25-39, Lincoln, Marion Co., West Virginia2

Family 1

Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson b. August 6, 1935, d. April 17, 1987
Marriage*Evelyn Jean Wereb married Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson circa 1954.1 
Children
  • Glenn D. Patterson1
  • Debra A. Patterson1
  • Lynn M. Patterson1

Family 2

David Unknown
Marriage*Evelyn Jean Wereb married David Unknown circa 2001.1 

Family 3

Ray London
Marriage*Evelyn Jean Wereb married Ray London on April 28, 2007.1 

Citations

  1. [S6873] Redding Record Searchlight, From the Evelyn Jean London obituary in the Mar 20, 2011 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S11793] Cottonwood Cemetery, Shasta Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.

Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson1,2,3,4

M, b. August 6, 1935, d. April 17, 1987
     His Social Security Number was 368-30-6986.3 Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, Los Angeles Co., California.2,4 He was born on August 6, 1935 at Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan.2,3,5,6 He married Evelyn Jean Wereb, daughter of Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. and Mabel Virginia Paxton, circa 1954.1 Eugene O. "Gene" Patterson died on April 17, 1987 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 51.2,3,4 He WRIGHTWOOD - Gene Patterson, 51, a 14-year resident, died April 17, 1987. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Patterson; two daughters, Elisabeth Patterson and Debra Cano; two sons, Glenn Patterson and Lynn Patterson; brother, Dale Patterson; four grandchildren. Services were held at Memory Chapel Forest Lawn Covina Hills. on April 21, 1987.4

Family

Evelyn Jean Wereb b. January 2, 1937, d. March 16, 2011
Marriage*He married Evelyn Jean Wereb, daughter of Elmer Carl Wereb Sr. and Mabel Virginia Paxton, circa 1954.1 
Children
  • Glenn D. Patterson1,4
  • Debra A. Patterson1,4
  • Lynn M. Patterson1,4

Citations

  1. [S6873] Redding Record Searchlight, From the Evelyn Jean London obituary in the Mar 20, 2011 edition.
  2. [S3445] Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Covina Hills), Los Angeles Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Gene Patterson obituary in the Apr 21, 1987 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Richard Lee Yost Sr.1,2,3

M, b. March 16, 1944, d. August 30, 2017
FatherJack Everett Yost2,3 b. May 23, 1920, d. June 12, 1950
MotherDolly Mae Paxton1,2,3 b. May 27, 1921, d. April 30, 1991
     Richard Lee Yost Sr. Richard Lee Yost Sr. - Richard was born March 16, 1944, in Katy, a rural area near Farmington, W.Va., to Jack Everett Yost and Dollie Mae Paxton Yost. In December of that year, he was left in the custody of his grandparents, aunts, and uncles to be raised. Jessie Clelland Yost [Mom, was appointed his legal guardian], Riley Paxton [Dad], Lessie Paxton [Grandma], Aunt Josie Clelland and Uncle Orval Clelland . He attended the Farmington Schools and graduated salutatorian from Farmington High in 1962. He then attended West Virginia University for three semesters, courtesy of a scholarship he was awarded in civil engineering by Armco Steel. He was Christian by faith and attended the Willow Tree Baptist Church near Farmington with his Aunt Josie for several years. In 1964, Richard moved to Maryland and began his career with Southland / 7-Eleven Stores where he was employed for over 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Aldrich Yost of almost 43 years, one daughter, Kathy (Yost) Willson , and two sons, Michael , and Richard Jr. Also surviving are his six beloved grandchildren, Richard Yost III, Victor Yost, Erika Hebb, Jason Hebb, Lucas Yost and Lauren Willson; sister, Wanda Paxton Gutierrez , and brother Michael Phillips [Francie]; sisters-in-law, Joan Phillips and Lucille Stanley; brother-in-law Mike Aldrich and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Steve Phillips, his parents-in-law, Hank and Kay Aldrich, and his daughter-in-law, Stacy Henderson Yost. Richard enjoyed ancestry studies and genealogy as his hobby, and spent many hours researching. He was also very proud of keeping his lawn and flowers looking their best. Most of all, though, Richard was a devout family man, and loved his family as no man could ever love anyone more. Upon retirement, Richard took on a new role ? providing childcare for his youngest grandchildren for several years. True friendship was Richard?s gold. Respect for others was his hallmark.2 He was born on March 16, 1944 at Katy, Marion Co., West Virginia.2 He married Ellen Marie Robinette on September 28, 1963 at Frederick Co., Virginia.3 Richard Lee Yost Sr. married Cindy Aldrich circa 1965.2 Richard Lee Yost Sr. died on August 30, 2017 at Pasadena, Anne Arundel Co., Maryland, at age 73.2

Family 1

Ellen Marie Robinette
Marriage*He married Ellen Marie Robinette on September 28, 1963 at Frederick Co., Virginia.3 

Family 2

Cindy Aldrich
Marriage*Richard Lee Yost Sr. married Cindy Aldrich circa 1965.2 
Children
  • Kathy Yost2
  • Michael Yost2
  • Richard Lee Yost Jr.2

Citations

  1. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Dolly M. Phillips obituary in the May 4, 1991 edition.
  2. [S12958] Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, online www.singletonfuneralhome.com, From the Richard Lee Yost, Sr. obituary.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.