Arthur Newton Farr

M, b. 17 October 1894, d. 26 February 1971
Arthur Newton Farr 1915 senior portrait Oregon City High School, Oregon City, Oregon-Colorized
Arthur Newton Farr 1915 senior portrait Oregon City High School, Oregon City, Oregon
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 October 1894Arthur Newton Farr was born on 17 October 1894 at Oregon.
Marriage24 April 1921He married Ethel P. Smith, daughter of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 24 April 1921 at Portland, Oregon.
Death26 February 1971Arthur Newton Farr died on 26 February 1971 at Oregon at age 76 Funeral for Arthur Newton Farr, 76, a noted Northwest horseman who helped found the Molalla Buckaroo, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holman-Hankins-Rilance Mortuary, Oregon City.
Mr. Farr, who started the Columbia Riding Academy at Hayden Island, had been a Portland resident since 1928. He died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1894, in Oregon City.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War 1. After leaving the service, he operated Farr and Son Meat Market with his father in Oregon City. Between 1922 and 1927 he operated a meat market and ice plant in Molalla.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel; two sisters Vera Large, Oregon City and Annis Miller, Laguna Hills, Calif.
Vault entombment will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Rudolph John Meyn

M, b. 16 February 1893, d. 20 July 1948
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRudolph John Meyn was also known as Mayn.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth16 February 1893Rudolph John Meyn was born on 16 February 1893 at Germany.
Marriage20 June 1918He married Virginia Dare Smith, daughter of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 20 June 1918 at Fall Rivers, South Dakota.
Death20 July 1948Rudolph John Meyn died on 20 July 1948 at age 55.

Children of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith

Laurabell Ellen Smith

F, b. 30 October 1909, d. 19 January 2010
Father*Louis Phillip Smith b. 9 Jul 1856, d. 7 Apr 1936
Mother*Jemima Caroline Lawrence b. Oct 1860, d. 6 Apr 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLaurabell Ellen Smith was also known as Laura Bell.
Married Name31 December 1934As of 31 December 1934,her married name was Fuller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 October 1909Laurabell Ellen Smith was born on 30 October 1909 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence.
Marriage31 December 1934Laurabell Ellen Smith married Francis Eliot Fuller on 31 December 1934.
Death19 January 2010Laurabell Ellen Smith died on 19 January 2010 at age 100.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Bayard, Morrill, NebraskaLaurabell Ellen Smith was listed as a daughter in Louis Phillip Smith's household on the 1920 Census at Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska.1
DateLocationDescription
30 October 1999On 30 October 1999 LauraBell Ellen Fuller of Kamiah will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house Saturday at 1 p.m. in Kamiah.

She was born Oct. 30, 1909, at Hot Springs, S.D., to Lewis Phillip and Jemina Caroline Smith.

She and Francis Elliot Fuller were married in the 1930s. He died in 1958.

Fuller has lived in the area for over 45 years and during that time owned and managed Family Apparel in Kamiah for over 20 years and owned the Kamiah Mall for over 10 years. She also designed cartoons for a Portland newspaper.

Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, reading, playing cards, painting and collecting antiques.

She is a member of the Book Club, Bridge Club and Birthday Club, all in Kamiah.

She has two sons, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Her grandchildren will serve as hosts for the occasion.

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 207.

Francis Eliot Fuller

M, b. 20 November 1906, d. 22 September 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 November 1906Francis Eliot Fuller was born on 20 November 1906 at Minnesota.
Marriage31 December 1934He married Laurabell Ellen Smith, daughter of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 31 December 1934.
Death22 September 1958Francis Eliot Fuller died on 22 September 1958 at Idaho at age 51 Francis E Fuller obituary.
Spokane Chronicle (Spokane, Washington) 24 Sep 1958 - Francis E Fuller obituary

Lawrence Alexander Smith

M, b. 6 June 1907, d. 16 February 1997
Father*Louis Phillip Smith b. 9 Jul 1856, d. 7 Apr 1936
Mother*Jemima Caroline Lawrence b. Oct 1860, d. 6 Apr 1958
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1907Lawrence Alexander Smith was born on 6 June 1907 at Hot Springs, South Dakota.
He was the son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence.
Marriage13 October 1934Lawrence Alexander Smith married Grace Lillian Bennett on 13 October 1934.
Marriage10 April 1948Lawrence Alexander Smith married Carol M. McCay on 10 April 1948 at Clark, Washington.
Death16 February 1997Lawrence Alexander Smith died on 16 February 1997 at age 89 A carpenter who had lived in Vancouver the past 41 years, Lawrence A Smith 89 died in Vancouver on Sunday, Feb. 16 1997. He is survived by his wife of more than 45 years, Carol, at home, two daughters, Barbara Tanner of Milledgeville, Ga., and Doris Ackley of Vancouver, one son Larry A of Vancouver, one sister Laura Belle Fuller of Kamiah, Idaho, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mr Smith was born June 6, 1907, in Hot Springs, ND. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1715 and was retired in 1968. An avid rode collector who read western novels, Mr Smith liked to hunt and fish. There will be a graveside service at 10 am Thursday at Northwood Park Cemetery. Vancouver Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Bayard, Morrill, NebraskaLawrence Alexander Smith was listed as a son in Louis Phillip Smith's household on the 1920 Census at Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska.1

Child of Lawrence Alexander Smith and Grace Lillian Bennett

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 207.

Louis Phillip Smith Jr.

M, b. March 1903, d. 23 March 1972
Father*Louis Phillip Smith b. 9 Jul 1856, d. 7 Apr 1936
Mother*Jemima Caroline Lawrence b. Oct 1860, d. 6 Apr 1958
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationLouis Phillip Smith Jr. was also known as Lewis Phillip.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMarch 1903Louis Phillip Smith Jr. was born in March 1903 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence.
Marriage12 March 1928Louis Phillip Smith Jr. married Edna Eunice Thomas on 12 March 1928 at Marion, Oregon.
Divorce13 January 1934Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Edna Eunice Thomas were divorced on 13 January 1934 at Clackamas, Oregon.
Marriage22 October 1936Louis Phillip Smith Jr. married Bertha Myers on 22 October 1936 at Marion, Oregon.
Death23 March 1972Louis Phillip Smith Jr. died on 23 March 1972 at Multnomah, Oregon.
Census DateLocationDescription
1920Bayard, Morrill, NebraskaLouis Phillip Smith Jr. was listed as a son in Louis Phillip Smith's household on the 1920 Census at Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska.1

Child of Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Edna Eunice Thomas

Child of Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Bertha Myers

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bayard, Morrill, Nebraska; Roll: T625_998; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 207.

Bertha Myers

F, b. 6 December 1913, d. 11 June 2005
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name22 October 1936As of 22 October 1936,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 December 1913Bertha Myers was born on 6 December 1913 at California.
Marriage22 October 1936She married Louis Phillip Smith Jr., son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 22 October 1936 at Marion, Oregon.
Death11 June 2005Bertha Myers died on 11 June 2005 at age 91.

Child of Bertha Myers and Louis Phillip Smith Jr.

Edna Eunice Thomas

F, b. 26 February 1909, d. 15 April 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name12 March 1928As of 12 March 1928,her married name was Smith.
Married Name1934As of 1934,her married name was Garrison.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 February 1909Edna Eunice Thomas was born on 26 February 1909.
Marriage12 March 1928She married Louis Phillip Smith Jr., son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 12 March 1928 at Marion, Oregon.
Divorce13 January 1934Edna Eunice Thomas and Louis Phillip Smith Jr. were divorced on 13 January 1934 at Clackamas, Oregon.
Marriage1934Edna Eunice Thomas married Ernest Garrison in 1934.
Death15 April 1963Edna Eunice Thomas died on 15 April 1963 at age 54 Mrs. Ernest ( Edna) Garrison,54,died at her home in Heppner Monday after a long illness.Interment was in the Heppner Masonic cemetery.
Mrs. Garrison was born at Scotts Mills on February 26,1909,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lauren B. Thomas.She was married to Ernest Garrison January 26,1934,in Wenatchee,Wn.,and came to Heppner in 1955 from Tillamook.She had been ill with cancer for three years.
Surviving are the husband Ernest Garrison;a daughter,Mrs. Imogene Gee of Port Orford;a son Lauren L. Garrison,Beaverton;two brothers,Freeman Thomas,Prineville,and Clayton Thomas,Scotts Mills;a sister Addie Sowa of Molalla;the mother,Katherine A. Thomas,Mulino;and five grandsons.

Child of Edna Eunice Thomas and Louis Phillip Smith Jr.

Carol M. McCay

F, b. 4 October 1923, d. 28 June 2008
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 April 1948As of 10 April 1948,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 October 1923Carol M. McCay was born on 4 October 1923.
Marriage10 April 1948She married Lawrence Alexander Smith, son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 10 April 1948 at Clark, Washington.
Death28 June 2008Carol M. McCay died on 28 June 2008 at age 84.

Helen Margurite McFarland

F, b. 23 July 1898, d. 27 June 1999
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name29 June 1937As of 29 June 1937,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 July 1898Helen Margurite McFarland was born on 23 July 1898 at Illinois.
Marriage29 June 1937She married George Cain Smith, son of Louis Phillip Smith and Jemima Caroline Lawrence, on 29 June 1937 at Harvard, Illinois, also reported as 06 Jul 1937.
Death27 June 1999Helen Margurite McFarland died on 27 June 1999 at age 100.

Carol Jean Freund

F, b. 3 July 1943, d. 14 June 2018
Carol Jeanne Freund 1961 senior portrait McHenry Community High School, McHenry, Illinois
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarol Jean Freund was also known as Jeanne.
Married NameHer married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth3 July 1943Carol Jean Freund was born on 3 July 1943 at McHenry, Illinois.
Death14 June 2018She died on 14 June 2018 at Lake Forest, Lake, Illinois, at age 74.

Carman Albert Schemmer

M, b. 11 May 1937, d. 2 November 2020
Carman Schemmer
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCarman Albert Schemmer was also known as Carmen Albert.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth11 May 1937Carman Albert Schemmer was born on 11 May 1937 at Iowa.
Death2 November 2020He died on 2 November 2020 at age 83 Carman Albert "Dutch" Schemmer of Logan, IA, died on Monday, November 2, 2020 at the age of 83. Dutch was preceded in death by his parents, Walter A. and Inez H. (Maaske) Schemmer, of Logan, IA. He is survived by Ginger A. (Smith) Schemmer, his loving wife of 57 years; four daughters, Rene (Rich) Hiller of Logan, Danielle (Tom) Atkinson of Parker, Colorado, Sharon (Keith) Whitacre of Hudson, Ohio and Susan (Brad) Frazier of Springdale, Arkansas; and 11 grandchildren: Megan, Nic and Macie Hiller, Max and Halle Holmes, Chace Atkinson, Michael and Heather Whitacre and Brock, Maddie and Kacie Frazier.

Dutch was born May 11, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa and moved frequently in his first nine years with his father’s construction job. Having lived in Rock Valley, Webster City, Mason City and Fort Dodge, his family settled in Logan, Iowa in 1948, where they started the Schemmer Limestone Quarry. Dutch attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Dunlap, graduating in 1955. He then attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering and became a member of Triangle Fraternity. He treasured the friendships formed at Marquette and in Triangle Fraternity for his entire life.

Marquette also provided Dutch with the opportunity to meet his future bride. Ginger was the little sister of Dutch’s friend Tom Smith, and they met his freshman year during a trip home with Tom to Woodstock, Illinois. Ginger was in high school. After a year of weekend visits when Dutch would ask Ginger to introduce him to a "cute, short blonde", Dutch finally asked Ginger to be his date; perhaps because she put her foot down that there were no more "cute, short blondes".

Dutch enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves after graduation and after basic training went to work for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in Milwaukee. In January 1963 he returned to Logan, Iowa to join the family business and become President of Schemmer Limestone Quarry. By June of that year, Dutch and Ginger were married.

For the next 57 years, Dutch and Ginger called Logan home, working and raising their daughters, attending weddings and welcoming grandchildren. Dutch often said "due to a household of women" he took refuge on the golf course or in the duck blinds. He loved yellow Labradors and always selected a male for hunting and companionship. He would even delegate the driving of the RV for summer vacation to Ginger so that he could follow in the relative peace and quiet of his pickup. He was not fond of traveling, but did look forward to their annual couple’s golf trip with local and college friends…a tradition that spanned five decades. As a founding member of the Honk-N-Quack hunting club, he also loved hosting an annual duck/pheasant hunt with college friends. Dutch passed his love of fishing, golf and hunting to his daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

Dutch was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Logan from 6th grade until his death. He supported other charitable organizations, as well during his life, such as the Logan Humane Society, Logan Fire and Rescue Squad and the Open-Door Mission. The family would request that in lieu of flowers, contributions could be sent in his name to any of these organizations.

https://www.foutsfuneralhome.com/obituary/CarmanDutch-Schemmer.

Virginia Lee Meyn

F, b. 12 February 1920, d. 21 July 1975
Father*Rudolph John Meyn b. 16 Feb 1893, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Virginia Dare Smith b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 28 Feb 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1967As of before 1967,her married name was Van Cleave.
Married Name21 June 1967As of 21 June 1967,her married name was Buescher.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 February 1920Virginia Lee Meyn was born on 12 February 1920.
She was the daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith.
Marriagebefore 1967Virginia Lee Meyn married (?) Van Cleave before 1967.
Marriage21 June 1967Virginia Lee Meyn married Louis Bernard Buescher on 21 June 1967 at California.
Death21 July 1975Virginia Lee Meyn died on 21 July 1975 at age 55.

Louis Bernard Buescher

M, b. 12 March 1902, d. 3 November 1968
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 March 1902Louis Bernard Buescher was born on 12 March 1902.
Marriage21 June 1967He married Virginia Lee Meyn, daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith, on 21 June 1967 at California.
Death3 November 1968Louis Bernard Buescher died on 3 November 1968 at age 66.

(?) Van Cleave

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1967(?) Van Cleave married Virginia Lee Meyn, daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith, before 1967.

Melvern Renfrow

M, b. 29 July 1917, d. 29 December 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 July 1917Melvern Renfrow was born on 29 July 1917.
Death29 December 1999He died on 29 December 1999 at age 82 The Delta community mourns the loss of Melvern "Mel" Renfrow, age 82, the owner and operator of Garrett Mercantile, a very prestigious Delta civic leader, and a resident of Delta for 63 years, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in the Delta County Memorial Hospital.

Melvern Renfrow was born in Woodward, Okla. on July 29, 1917, the son of Peter C. and Lurline Amanda (Berry) Renfrow. He spent his childhood in Woodward and Balko, Okla., graduating from high school at Balko in 1935.

Mel married Jacqueline R. Meyn on June 22, 1947, in DeBeque, Colo. Mel and Jacqueline lovingly welcomed one daughter born to their union. The Renfrows were privileged to share 52 years of marriage last year in June.

Mel was the business owner and operator of Garrett Mercantile in Delta, a dry goods and clothing store, for 40 years.

He gave freely of himself to the Delta community. He was a past president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Delta Chamber of Commerce and the Delta County Chamber of Commerce. Mel was a member of the Kiwanis for 55 years and a past president, a past Lt. Governor of the Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis and a Legion of Honor Member. He was a member of the Colorado Game & Fish Commission for six years and a past president; a 28-year member of the Tri-County Water Board and a past president; and a lifetime member of Delta Elks Lodge No. 1235.

Ted was a founder of the Delta Trap Club, a member of Ducks Unlimited, and a Cottonwood Golf Club charter member. He was a member and served as president of the Site Selection Committee, was an auctioneer, and served as Master of Ceremonies for many of the above mentioned activities. He served on the Site Committee for the Cottonwood Golf Course, the Delta Trap Club, and the Delta Correctional Facility. He was a spokesperson for numerous projects in the Delta community including having the honor of serving as Master of Ceremonies at the Ridgway Dam Dedication in August of 1987.

Ted's special interests that added meaning and much pleasure to his life were gardening, fishing, wood working, and carving. He made hundreds of canes, walking sticks, and barnwood picture frames.

There are not enough lines or words to describe or adequately merit the contributions that Mel Renfrow unselfishly gave to the Delta community. His memory will be cherished by all those who were touched by his life in so many ways.

Survivors very grateful to have shared Mel's life are his wife, Jacqueline Renfrow, of Delta; and one daughter, Rena Ann Hoefling, of Portland, Ore.

Other family survivors include one brother, Ralph "Rusty" Renfrow, of Bonham, Texas; and one sister, Wilma Jean Trigg, of Gardner, Kan.

Mel was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Lewis A. Renfrow and Edwin Renfrow; and one sister, Evelyn Jackson.

Memorial Services in loving remembrance and to honor Mel's life will be officiated by Clifford Jackson on Tuesday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Taylor Funeral Service Chapel at Delta. The service will conclude at the chapel.

Arrangements are being handled under the direction of the Taylor Funeral Service, Inc. of Delta.

Roberta Meyn

F, b. 21 August 1927, d. 20 July 2020
Father*Rudolph John Meyn b. 16 Feb 1893, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Virginia Dare Smith b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 28 Feb 1995
Roberta (Meyn) Fuoco
Name TypeDateDescription
NicknameRoberta Meyn also went by the name of Bobbie.
Married Name21 September 1947As of 21 September 1947,her married name was Fuoco.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 August 1927Roberta Meyn was born on 21 August 1927 at DeBeque, Colorado.
She was the daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith.
Marriage21 September 1947Roberta Meyn married Earl J. Fuoco on 21 September 1947.
Death20 July 2020Roberta Meyn died on 20 July 2020 at age 92 Roberta "Bobbie" Meyn Fuoco passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home July 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl J. Fuoco.

Bobbie was born August 21, 1927 in DeBeque, CO, to Virginia Dare Meyn and Rudy Meyn. She was the fourth of five sisters. All preceded Bobbie in death, except Jackie Renfrow of Delta, CO.

Bobbie attended Mesa College (now Colorado Mesa University) as did all of her sisters. While attending Mesa College, she met her future husband, honorably discharged U.S. Air Force Lt. Earl J. Fuoco. They married in 1947.

Bobbie is survived by daughters, Susan (Stuart E. Aanes, DVM) and Jeannie (Harold J. Baer M.D.); grandchildren, Jessica Mears (Roy), Stephanie Reese (Matt) and Amy Baer (Keith); son, Bob Fuoco (Anna Maria Fuoco), and grandchildren, Nicole (Mike), Tony Fuoco (Kim) and Taylor Fuoco (Carrie). She was a proud great-grandmother to Olivia, Madeline, Nathan, Sierra, Robert, Alaina, Micah, Porter, Delaney and Jonah.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Earl J. Fuoco

M, b. 23 January 1924, d. 9 August 2002
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 January 1924Earl J. Fuoco was born on 23 January 1924.
Marriage21 September 1947He married Roberta Meyn, daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith, on 21 September 1947.
Death9 August 2002Earl J. Fuoco died on 9 August 2002 at age 78.

Evelyn Marie Meyn

F, b. 12 October 1921, d. 22 March 1999
Father*Rudolph John Meyn b. 16 Feb 1893, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Virginia Dare Smith b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 28 Feb 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Paradis.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEvelyn Marie Meyn married Lance Paradis.
Birth12 October 1921Evelyn Marie Meyn was born on 12 October 1921 at Colorado.
She was the daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith.
Death22 March 1999Evelyn Marie Meyn died on 22 March 1999 at age 77.

Lance Paradis

M
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLance Paradis married Evelyn Marie Meyn, daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith.

Betty Joan Meyn

F, b. 18 November 1933, d. 15 November 2018
Father*Rudolph John Meyn b. 16 Feb 1893, d. 20 Jul 1948
Mother*Virginia Dare Smith b. 5 Apr 1894, d. 28 Feb 1995
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationBetty Joan Meyn was also known as Joan.
Married Name3 October 1954As of 3 October 1954,her married name was Griffin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth18 November 1933Betty Joan Meyn was born on 18 November 1933 at Colorado.
She was the daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith.
Marriage3 October 1954Betty Joan Meyn married Lewis Martin Griffin on 3 October 1954.
Death15 November 2018Betty Joan Meyn died on 15 November 2018 at California at age 84.

Lewis Martin Griffin

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage3 October 1954Lewis Martin Griffin married Betty Joan Meyn, daughter of Rudolph John Meyn and Virginia Dare Smith, on 3 October 1954.

Imogene E. Smith

F, b. 23 December 1928, d. 13 August 2008
Father*Louis Phillip Smith Jr. b. Mar 1903, d. 23 Mar 1972
Mother*Edna Eunice Thomas b. 26 Feb 1909, d. 15 Apr 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Name Variation1934As of 1934, Imogene E. Smith was also known as Garrison surname of step-father.
Married Name21 December 1948As of 21 December 1948,her married name was Gee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1928Imogene E. Smith was born on 23 December 1928 at Marion, Oregon.
She was the daughter of Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Edna Eunice Thomas.
Marriage21 December 1948Imogene E. Smith married Waldemar Lyle Gee on 21 December 1948 at Oregon.
Death13 August 2008Imogene E. Smith died on 13 August 2008 at Bonner, Idaho, at age 79.

Waldemar Lyle Gee

M, b. 5 May 1922, d. 2 August 1983
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1922Waldemar Lyle Gee was born on 5 May 1922 at Oregon.
Marriage21 December 1948He married Imogene E. Smith, daughter of Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Edna Eunice Thomas, on 21 December 1948 at Oregon.
Death2 August 1983Waldemar Lyle Gee died on 2 August 1983 at Montana at age 61.

Ernest Garrison

M, b. 9 January 1908, d. 17 June 1995
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 January 1908Ernest Garrison was born on 9 January 1908 at Colorado.
Marriage1934He married Edna Eunice Thomas in 1934.
Death17 June 1995Ernest Garrison died on 17 June 1995 at Oregon at age 87.

Ronald Duane Smith

M, b. 1 May 1937, d. 14 February 1997
Father*Louis Phillip Smith Jr. b. Mar 1903, d. 23 Mar 1972
Mother*Bertha Myers b. 6 Dec 1913, d. 11 Jun 2005
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1 May 1937Ronald Duane Smith was born on 1 May 1937 at Salem, Marion, Oregon.
He was the son of Louis Phillip Smith Jr. and Bertha Myers.
Death14 February 1997Ronald Duane Smith died on 14 February 1997 at age 59.

Harry Alvin McDonald

M, b. 23 November 1911, d. 20 August 1966
Father*Loren Andrew McDonald b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 26 Dec 1930
Mother*Frankie J. Palmer b. 28 Sep 1886, d. 2 Aug 1972
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageHarry Alvin McDonald married Gladys (?)
Birth23 November 1911Harry Alvin McDonald was born on 23 November 1911.
He was the son of Loren Andrew McDonald and Frankie J. Palmer.
Death20 August 1966Harry Alvin McDonald died on 20 August 1966 at age 54.

Gladys (?)

F, b. 12 September 1912, d. 23 March 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was McDonald.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGladys (?) married Harry Alvin McDonald, son of Loren Andrew McDonald and Frankie J. Palmer.
Birth12 September 1912Gladys (?) was born on 12 September 1912.
Death23 March 1996She died on 23 March 1996 at age 83.

Inez E. McDonald

F, b. 6 June 1910, d. 7 March 1991
Father*Loren Andrew McDonald b. 19 Jan 1887, d. 26 Dec 1930
Mother*Frankie J. Palmer b. 28 Sep 1886, d. 2 Aug 1972
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name6 November 1929As of 6 November 1929,her married name was Burger.
Married Namebefore 1991As of before 1991,her married name was White.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth6 June 1910Inez E. McDonald was born on 6 June 1910 at Pennington, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Loren Andrew McDonald and Frankie J. Palmer.
Marriage6 November 1929Inez E. McDonald married Henry Edward Burger on 6 November 1929 at Pennington, South Dakota.
Marriagebefore 1991Inez E. McDonald married (?) White before 1991.
Death7 March 1991Inez E. McDonald died on 7 March 1991 at age 80.

Henry Edward Burger

M, b. 15 September 1904, d. 2 November 1965
Life EventDateDescription
Birth15 September 1904Henry Edward Burger was born on 15 September 1904 at Aurora, South Dakota.
Marriage6 November 1929He married Inez E. McDonald, daughter of Loren Andrew McDonald and Frankie J. Palmer, on 6 November 1929 at Pennington, South Dakota.
Death2 November 1965Henry Edward Burger died on 2 November 1965 at Pennington, South Dakota, at age 61.

(?) White

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1991(?) White married Inez E. McDonald, daughter of Loren Andrew McDonald and Frankie J. Palmer, before 1991.

Samuel Eugene Akin

M, b. 18 July 1856, d. 17 October 1927
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSamuel Eugene Akin married Ella Jo Palmer, daughter of John Harris Palmer and Martha Malvina Hunter.
Birth18 July 1856Samuel Eugene Akin was born on 18 July 1856 at Illinois.
Death17 October 1927He died on 17 October 1927 at Idaho at age 71.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Rositer, Custer, ColoradoSamuel Eugene Akin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Rositer, Custer, Colorado.1

Children of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rositer, Custer, Colorado; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240120.

Eugene Everett Akin

M, b. 22 April 1889, d. 28 September 1939
Father*Samuel Eugene Akin b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 17 Oct 1927
Mother*Ella Jo Palmer b. 24 Apr 1865, d. 9 Sep 1934
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 April 1889Eugene Everett Akin was born on 22 April 1889 at Hand, South Dakota.
He was the son of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer.
Marriage14 January 1937Eugene Everett Akin married Sarah Ouellette on 14 January 1937 at Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.
Death28 September 1939Eugene Everett Akin died on 28 September 1939 at Cascade, Montana, at age 50 Eugene A. Akin, about 50, or 706 6th St. So., WPA worker, was found dead in his car about 12:45 p.m. Thursday by fellow workers on citywide boulevard improvement project.
Death, according to Dr. Lee Roy McBurnery, county coroner was apparently due to a heart ailment. Akin had just started to eat his lunch when he was stricken, officers reported.
Jack Phillips, foreman of the project, and Roy Wheeler and William P. Follmer, co-workers with Akin, said he seemed well just before going to his car to eat lunch and had not complained of being ill.
On their way back to work, Wheeler and Fullmer saw Akin in the car, and thinking him asleep, they went to awaken him. As soon as they opened the car door, however, they knew he was dead, and summoned police.
Officers Adolph Teie and P.A. Bross, in a police radio car, answered the call, and they summoned Harry Kuno, deputy coroner. The body was taken to the O'Connor Funeral Chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Surviving relatives include his widow; two sons, Robert and Dean Akin of Wilburn Montana;and a daughter, Gladys.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Rositer, Custer, ColoradoEugene Everett Akin was listed as a son in Samuel Eugene Akin's household on the 1900 Census at Rositer, Custer, Colorado.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rositer, Custer, Colorado; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240120.

Emma Jocylin Akin

F, b. 22 November 1886, d. 26 August 1949
Father*Samuel Eugene Akin b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 17 Oct 1927
Mother*Ella Jo Palmer b. 24 Apr 1865, d. 9 Sep 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namebefore 1905As of before 1905,her married name was Baldwin.
Married Name11 February 1908As of 11 February 1908,her married name was Long.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 November 1886Emma Jocylin Akin was born on 22 November 1886 at Pennington, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer.
Marriagebefore 1905Emma Jocylin Akin married (?) Baldwin before 1905.
Marriage11 February 1908Emma Jocylin Akin married Andrew D. Long on 11 February 1908 at Pennington, South Dakota.
Death26 August 1949Emma Jocylin Akin died on 26 August 1949 at Washington at age 62.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Rositer, Custer, ColoradoEmma Jocylin Akin was listed as a daughter in Samuel Eugene Akin's household on the 1900 Census at Rositer, Custer, Colorado.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rositer, Custer, Colorado; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240120.

Andrew D. Long

M, b. circa 1883
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1883Andrew D. Long was born circa 1883.
Marriage11 February 1908He married Emma Jocylin Akin, daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer, on 11 February 1908 at Pennington, South Dakota.

Ethel Marie Akin

F, b. 1 April 1907, d. 9 August 1961
Father*Samuel Eugene Akin b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 17 Oct 1927
Mother*Ella Jo Palmer b. 24 Apr 1865, d. 9 Sep 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Peters.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEthel Marie Akin married Jacob G. Peters.
Birth1 April 1907Ethel Marie Akin was born on 1 April 1907 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer.
Death9 August 1961Ethel Marie Akin died on 9 August 1961 at age 54.

Jacob G. Peters

M, b. 2 May 1903, d. 16 July 1965
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJacob G. Peters married Ethel Marie Akin, daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer.
Birth2 May 1903Jacob G. Peters was born on 2 May 1903.
Death16 July 1965He died on 16 July 1965 at age 62.

(?) Baldwin

M, d. before 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1905(?) Baldwin married Emma Jocylin Akin, daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer, before 1905.
Deathbefore 1908(?) Baldwin died before 1908.

Ella D. Akin

F, b. June 1894, d. after 1930
Father*Samuel Eugene Akin b. 18 Jul 1856, d. 17 Oct 1927
Mother*Ella Jo Palmer b. 24 Apr 1865, d. 9 Sep 1934
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1913As of circa 1913,her married name was McGuire.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJune 1894Ella D. Akin was born in June 1894 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer.
Marriagecirca 1913Ella D. Akin married James A. McGuire circa 1913.
Deathafter 1930Ella D. Akin died after 1930.

Child of Ella D. Akin and James A. McGuire

James A. McGuire

M, b. 20 February 1890, d. 7 September 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth20 February 1890James A. McGuire was born on 20 February 1890.
Marriagecirca 1913He married Ella D. Akin, daughter of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer, circa 1913.
Death7 September 1966James A. McGuire died on 7 September 1966 at age 76.

Child of James A. McGuire and Ella D. Akin

Patricia Margaret McGuire

F, b. 9 May 1919, d. 10 July 2007
Father*James A. McGuire b. 20 Feb 1890, d. 7 Sep 1966
Mother*Ella D. Akin b. Jun 1894, d. a 1930
Life EventDateDescription
Birth9 May 1919Patricia Margaret McGuire was born on 9 May 1919 at San Diego, California.
She was the daughter of James A. McGuire and Ella D. Akin.
Death10 July 2007Patricia Margaret McGuire died on 10 July 2007 at age 88 Patricia Margaret McGuire, 88, of Glenns Ferry, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at her home.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, July 12, at Glenn Rest Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

Patricia was born on May 9, 1919, in National City, Calif., the daughter of Ella Dorkas Akin and James Arthur McGuire. She grew up in King Hill, Idaho, and Seattle, Wash.

She stopped attending high school just one month before graduating, stating "life is too much fun."

Patricia was a waitress all her life and worked in coffee shops and restaurants from Alaska to Montana, and in Glenns Ferry for 25 years, "serving people's needs, with a smile and a clever comment," her family said. "When they left this wonderful woman they usually had a smile of their own and a chuckle in their heart.

"She was very talented. In her 70s she poured her heart into beautiful oil paintings. Her forte was horses. She was such a loving spirit and full of the right stuff, nonjudgmental and very humble. We are going to miss her," her family said.

Patricia is survived by: her daughter Nancy Loree Wilcke of Glenns Ferry; her son-in-law, Brent E. Wilcke of Covina, Calif., four grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Sarah Ouellette

F, b. 26 August 1885, d. 14 March 1968
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name14 January 1937As of 14 January 1937,her married name was Akin.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1885Sarah Ouellette was born on 26 August 1885 at Canada.
Marriage14 January 1937She married Eugene Everett Akin, son of Samuel Eugene Akin and Ella Jo Palmer, on 14 January 1937 at Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana.
Death14 March 1968Sarah Ouellette died on 14 March 1968 at Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana, at age 82.