804. Rudolph Edward Downhour (Harry Edward Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 13 Nov 1927 in Caddo Parish Co., LA. He died 2 on 4 May 1973 in New Ellenton, Aiken Co., SC. He served in the military 3 Korean War; WWII - U.S Army 4 Dec 1945 - 15 May 1947 in Enlisted; Houston, TX. He was employed as 1945;Welder. He was buried 4 on 10 May 1973 in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Caddo, LA (i).
1. Found in the 1930 U.S. Census Louisiana, Caddo Co., Shreveport, wd-4, district 50, sheet 2A, 1928 Lovino Ave., age 2 7/12, with parents, Harry E. (32) rents home $15, and wife Maudie (28) and siblings, Willie L. (3 4/12) and Evelyn A. (7/12)
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Louisiana, Caddo Parish, wd-7 (9 Apr '40) ED 9-95, sheet 8A, Kingston Rd., age 12, ed; 4, POB: Louisiana, with parents Harry (40) (rents $6) and Maude (38) and siblings; Willie (13) Evelyn (10) and Eva (1)
Residence in 1935; Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.3. 1945: WWII Draft Registration Card: Rudolph Edward Downhour, ser.# 910, residence: 149 Pillsborn Cts, Orange, Orange, Texas, mailing address: same, age: 18, POB: Shreveport, LA., DOB: 13 Nov 1927, name and address of person who will always know your address:Harry Downhour, 149 Pillsborn Cts, Orange, Employer: J.L. Peraldo Co., Place of employment: Winnemucca, Nevada, race: white, height: 6' 1 1/2", weight: 145, eyes: Blue, hair: Brown, Scar on 4 finger right hand, signed at Local Board No. 1, Orange Co., Texas, 13 Nov 1945
4. Found in the 1948 Orange County, Texas city directory; Downhour Rudolph (Betty) driver r711 Western av (WO) (p. 115, Worley's Orange (Orange County, Tex.) City Directory, 1948)
5. Obit: Rudolph Downhour
New Ellenton - Rudolph Edward Downhour, 45, of New Ellenton, died Friday at his residence. Funeral services were held Sunday at 5:30 p.m. at George Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Charles G. Perkins and Michael Norrell officiating. Burial will take place in Shreveport, La., Thursday directed by Rose-Neath Funeral Home. A native of Shreveport, La., Mr. Downhour had lived in Aiken County for the past 23 years. He was employed by the Dupont Company at Savanah River Plant. He was also a veteran of the Korean Conflict. Surviving are; his widow, Mrs. Betty Lou May Downhour, Dallas, Tex.; four daughters, Mrs. John Gracey, Toms River, N.J., Mrs. Michael Norrell, Dallas, Tex., Betsy Downhour, Dallas, and Miss Catherine Elaine Downhour, Dallas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Downhour, Shreveport, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Permenter and Mrs. Evelyn Robinson, Shreveport, La. (Aiken Standard, Mon. May 7, 1973, p. 2)
Notes:
1. Military service:
WWII: enlisted 4 Dec 1945
Location: enlisted at Houston, TX
Residence: Orange Co., TX, native of Louisiana
Education: 2 yrs of high school
Single
Civ occ: Welder2. Ronda Sue Downhour 12 Oct 1948 Galveston Rudolph Edward Downhour and Betty Lou May
Rudolph married Betty Lou May on 8 Jun 1946 in Orange Co., TX. Betty was born 1 on 10 Nov 1928 in Tyler, Smith Co., TX. She died on 24 Sep 2006 in Whitesboro, Grayson Co., TX. Betty was buried on 27 Sep 2006 in Laurel Oaks Memorial Park, Mesquite, TX.
1. Daughter of Eugene E. May and Lena Mae Storey.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Texas, Smith Co., Precinct 1, sheet 1A, Winona Rd., age 1 6/12, at home with her parents; Eugene and Lena. At the home of her granparents; Ed and Janice Storey.
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Texas, Smith Co., Precinct 1 (27 Apr '40) ED 212-14, sheet 7B, age 11, POB; Texas, ed; 3, with parents; E. E. (32) (owns $1000) and Lena Mae (30) and siblings Mary Jean (9) and William Edgar (3)
4. Found in the 1948 Orange County, Texas city directory; Downhour Rudolph (Betty) driver r711 Western av (WO) (p. 115, Worley's Orange (Orange County, Tex.) City Directory, 1948)
5. Obit: Betty Lou Reynolds
Graveside services for Betty Lou Reynolds, 77, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park in Mesquite with Rev. Ernie Williams officiating. Services directed by Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro. She died Sunday, September 24, 2006 at Wilson N. Jones Medical Center in Sherman.
The daughter of Eugene E. and Lena M. May, she was born November 10, 1928 in Tyler, Texas. She was a homemaker and a loving Christian mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Survivors include four daughters, Rhonda Yoacum and husband, Don of Osceola, Missouri, Patricia Millson and husband, Larry of Whitesboro, Betsy Carter and husband, Dave of Osceola, Missouri and Cathy Harmon of Apache Junction, Arizona; a brother, William E. May of Balch Springs; a sister, Mary Spencer of Balch Springs; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Rudolph Edward Downhour; her second husband, George Reynolds; and a sister, Sue May. (Whitesboro News-Record, Sep. 26, 2006)
They had the following children:
1591 F i Living Living married (1) Donald Ray Yoakum. Donald was born on 28 Dec 1929 in {Knoxville}, Richmond, MO. He died 1 on 15 Apr 2007 in Osceola, Saint Clair Co., MO. He served in the military Korean War - U.S Army.
1. Son of Millard Harlow Yoakum and Grace Mae West.
- Millard Harlow Yoakum, 69, Richmond, died yesterday at the Richmond Hospital. Mr. Yoakum was born in Knoxville, Mo., and had lived in the Richmond community most of his life. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Richmond Christian Union Church. He also was a member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge, the Order of Eastern Star and the I.O.O.F. He leaves his wife Mrs. Grace Yoakum of the home; two sons, Donald Ray Yoakum, Boonville, Mo., and Robert P. Yoakum, Mexico, Mo.; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Still, Richmond; a sister, Mrs. Gabe Vollmar, Pontiac, Mich.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the church; burial in the Kincaid Cemetery, Knoxville. Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Thurman Chapel where friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. (July 1972)
- Grace M. Yoakum, 85, of Richmond, died at 7:35 p.m. at Tuesday, June 8, 1993, at Shirkey Leisure Acres Nursing Home. Mrs. Yoakum was born November 25, 1907, in Ray county, to Alfred and Mary Harriet "Hattie" (Emery) West. She married Millard Harlow Yoakum on December 1, 1928, he preceded her in death on July 5, 1972. She was a lifetime Ray County resident and member of the Richmond Christian Union Church and the Order of the Eastern Star, Richmond Chapter #255. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Roscoe, Ralph, and Robert West and a half brother Bill Luther and four sisters. Flora Butler and three that died in infancy. Survivors include two sons, Donald Ray Yoakum of Osceola and Robert P. Yoakum of Liberty, a daughter, Alta Fern Still of Richmond; a brother Orville West of Richmond; a sister, Maggie Estes of Richmond; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 7 p.m. Thursday at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond. Funeral services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Thurman Funeral Home with Reverend Don Crowley officiating. Burial is at Kincaid Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Yoakum, Doug Yoakum, Dennis Estes, Gary Estes, Dean Prewitt and Keith Proffitt. (June 1993)
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Missouri, Ray Co., Knoxville, dis 11, sheet 4A, age 3/12, at home with his parents; Millard H. and Grace M.
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Missouri, Ray Co., Rayville (14 May '40) ED 89-18, sheet 3A, age 10, POB; Missouri, ed; 4, with parents; Harlow (37) (rents $10) and Grace (32) and sister Alta Fern (8)
4. Donald Ray Yoakum age 19, of Rayville, married Betty Lou Hendrix age 21, 15 Feb 1949, at Ray Co., Missouri. Millard Yoakum, father of Donald Ray Yoakum, gives his consent to this marriage. (Marriage License)
5. Obit:
Donald R. Yoakum, 77, of Osceola, passed away at his home on April 15, 2007. Donald was born on Dec. 28, 1929 in Richmond, the son of Millard Harlow and Grace Mae (West) Yoakum. Don spent many years as a heavy equipment operator. he was a member of Local #101 Operating engineers of Kansas City and also a member of the Operating Engineers of California. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean war. Don was a member of the VFW #4197 in Osceola and the American Legion in LaFeria. he was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #278 and the Shrine in Kansas City, Mo. In Sept., 2002, Don was united in marriage to Ronda S. Downhour. They spent their summers in Osceola and the winter months in Harlingen, Texas. Don and Ronda were fulltime RV’ers. He is survived by: his loving wife, Ronda, of the home; a sister and brother-in-law, Fern Still and her husband, Lewis of Osceola; stepson, Ryan Gracey of Arlington, Texas; Luke Mathews and Johnnie Mathews, affectionately known as his ‘adopted sons’; Luke’s daughter, Kaitlynn Mathews; and many friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Yoakum. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contribtutions to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in care of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Final disposition, cremation. Masonic services will be held on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Arrangements are under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. (Richmond Daily News, Apr., 18, 2007)Living married (2) Living. + 1592 F ii Living 1593 F iii Living Living married Living. 1594 F iv Living Living married Living.
805. Evelyn Ann Downhour (Harry Edward Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 28 Aug 1929 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA. She died on 1 Feb 2021 in Keithville, Caddo Parish, LA. She was buried in 5 Feb 2021.
1. Births
Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Downhour announce the birth of a daughter, Evelyn Ann Downhour, born Aug. 28. (The Times, Sept. 7, 1929, p. 5)2. Found in the 1930 U.S. Census Louisiana, Caddo Co., Shreveport, wd-4, district 50, sheet 2A, 1928 Lovino Ave., age 7/12, with parents, Harry E. (32) rents home $15, and wife Maudie (28) and siblings, Willie L. (3 4/12) and Rudolph (2 4/12)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Louisiana, Caddo Parish, wd-7 (9 Apr '40) ED 9-95, sheet 8A, Kingston Rd., age 10, ed; 3, POB: Louisiana, with parents Harry (40) (rents $6) and Maude (38) and siblings; Willie (13) Rudolph (12) and Eva (1)
Residence in 1935; Shreveport, Caddo Parish, LA.4. Found in the 1953 Shreveport, LA. city directory; Roberson, Columbus J (Evelyn) mech Intl Harv r1800 Live Oak (p. 506)
5. Found in the 1959 Shreveport, LA. city directory; Roberson, C J (Evelyn) mech h3809 Lisa la (p. 653)
6. Obit: Evelyn Ann Roberson
August 28, 1929 – February 1, 2021
Evelyn Ann Roberson, of Keithville, Louisiana went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 91. She was born August 28, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Maudie E. Kyson Downhour and Harry Edward Downhour.
Evelyn was a loving women who truly cared about people. She was a devoted member of King's Temple United Pentecostal Church. She held many careers in her life. She worked for many years with her friend at a local grocery store before going on to co-own a grocery store of her own in Mooretown. When the store closed, she became a caregiver for several years.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Eva Jeanette Permenter (Charles); nephew, Michael Permenter (Tammie), niece, Christi Hensel (John), great nieces Jessica, Jennifer and Caitlyn, great nephews Johnathan and Joshua, nephew, Willie Downhour Jr., niece, Janice Richardson and nieces, Rhonda, Betsy, and Pat.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Willie Lee Downhour Sr. and Rudolph Edward Downhour.
A graveside service for Evelyn will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana 71108.
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1. Orange County Clerk's Office; Orange, Texas; Orange County Marriage Records; Volumes: 0015; Pages: 53
Name: Evelyn Ann Downhour
Gender: Female
Marriage Date: 19 Jan 1946
Marriage Place: Orange, Texas, USA
Spouse: Columbus J Roberson
Evelyn married 1 Columbus Jack Roberson on 17 Apr 1953 in Caddo Parish, LA. The marriage ended in divorce.Columbus was born on 2 Jan 1925 in Chandler, Henderson Co., TX. He died on 13 Oct 1990 in Shreveport, Caddo, LA. Columbus was buried in Centuries Memorial Park, Shreveport, Caddo, LA.
1. Son of Jeddie C. Roberson and Leeanner Bell Bickley.
- MRS LEEANNER ROBERSON
TYLER Oct 28 (Spl) -- Funeral services for Mrs. Leeanner Roberson, 58, who died Tuesday in a Tyler hospital will be held Wednesday at Gresham Baptist Church. Burial will be in Chandler Cemetery. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Betty Bickley of Gresham: three sons C. J. Roberson of Shreveport, J. L. Roberson of Jacksonville and Harold Roberson of Tyler and two daughters, Mrs. J. D. Adams of Chandler and Miss Lucille Roberson of Gresham. (Oct. 1958)2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Texas, Henderson Co., Chandler, justice precinct 5 (13 Apr '40) ED 107-20, sheet 6A, 98 Fin Castle Rd., age 15, ed; 5, POB: Texas, with parents Jeddie (52) (owns $200) and Leeanna (40) and siblings; Jeddie L. (13), Juanita (11), Harold (8) and Lucille (5)
3. 1943: WWII Draft Registration card; Columbus Jack Roberson, ser# 114, address: R#1 Chandler, Henderson, Texas, Mailing address: same, age; 18, DOB; 2 Jan 1925, POB; Chandler, Texas, Name and address of person who will always know your address; Jeddie C. Roberson, R#1, Chandler, Henderson, Texas, Employer; Unemployed, Place of employment; , race; white, height; 6' 2", weight; 134, eyes; Gray, hair; Brown, Local Board No. 1, Athens, Henderson County, Texas, 1 April 1943.
4. Found in the 1953 Shreveport, LA. city directory; Roberson, Columbus J (Evelyn) mech Intl Harv r1800 Live Oak (p. 506)
5. Found in the 1959 Shreveport, LA. city directory; Roberson, C J (Evelyn) mech h3809 Lisa la (p. 653)
6. Deaths
Roberson, C. Jack, 65, of Shreveport died Saturday in Shreveport, services 2:30 p.m. today at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel, burial in Centuries Memorial Park. He was a Baptist and the retired owner of Jack's Auto Repair and Wrecker Service. (The Times, Oct. 16, 1990, p. 10)7. Obit: C. Jack Roberson
SHREVEPORT, LA. - Services for Mr. C. Jack Roberson, 65, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16, 1990 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Olan McDaniel, pastor of Faith Baptist Church. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park. Mr. Roberson died Saturday, October 13, 1990 at 11:45 p.m. at Schumpert Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Henderson County, Texas and had lived in Shreveport most of his life. Mr. Roberson was the retired owner of Jack's Auto Repair & Wrecker Service and he was a Baptist. He is survived by his wife, Alice G. Roberson of Shreveport; two daughters, Jackie Dupont and Anita Roberson, both of Shreveport; one step-daughter, Carolyn Fletcher of Springfield, La.; one step-son, Jeffrey Gersch of Shreveport; two sisters, Lucille Prather and Juanita Adams both of Chandler, Texas; two brothers, Harold Roberson of Lindale, Texas and J. L. Roberson of Shreveport; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Willis Dupont, Jeff Gersch, Jack Sharp, Marion Brown, Gene Kyson and Jack Bickley. ((The Times, Oct. 16, 1990)
Notes:
1. SSDI: COLUMBUS J ROBERSON 02 Jan 1925 13 Oct 1990 Last Res. (not specified) Issued: Texas2. Name: Columbus J Roberson
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 13 Jul 1972
Estimated birth year: abt 1925
Age: 47
Spouse: Alice G Breecheen
Spouse gender: Female
Spouse Est Birth Year: abt 1932
Spouse Age: 40
Marriage County: Harrison
Marriage State: Texas3. (sister) Services for Lucille Roberson Prather, 78, of Chandler are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, in the chapel of Burks Walker Tippit Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Matlock officiating. She will be laid to rest in Chandler Memorial Cemetery.
Mrs. Prather went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013, in Longview. She was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Chandler to the late Jeddie and Leeanner Bickley Roberson, and lived most of her life there. Lucille's primary work and enjoyment in life was her role as a wife and mother. She was a member of the Forest Grove Baptist Church in Chandler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Walter Foster Prather; three brothers, Columbus Jack Roberson and Jeddie Lee Roberson, both of Shreveport, La., and Harold Roberson, of Lindale; one sister, Juanita Adams, of Chandler.
She is survived by her daughters, Theresa and Lisa Prather, of Chandler; sister-in-law, Wilma Madden, of Mesquite; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Honorary pallbearers are Kevin Blount, Sybil Rast, Becky Elmer, Pansy Nash, Terri Tribble, Heath and Leah Huffstetter, and Steve and Nancy Tyndell.4. (wife)
SHREVEPORT, LA - Alice Geneva Roberson, 74 of Shreveport, LA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 22. She was affectionately known to her family and friends as "Mama Bear" or "Nanny". Alice Roberson was born on March 29, 1935.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alberta Pierre, husband, C. Jack Roberson, two daughters, Carolyn Ann Fletcher and Anita Lynn Richardson, and her great grandson, Brandon Davis Thompson. She is survived by her son, Charles Jeffrey Gersch and wife Sherry, her daughter Jacqueline Roberson Dupont, three brothers, two sisters, twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, March 25th at Centuries Memorial under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of West Monroe. Pallbearers will be Charles Jeffrey Gersch, Cody David, Kyle David, Tim Brown, Tony Brown, and Jack Collier. (The Shreveport Times March 24, 2010)
They had the following children:
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806. Living (Harry Edward Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John )
They had the following children:
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807. Harold Leland Deney (Dorothy Mae Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 17 Jan 1922 in Waseca, Waseca Co., MN. He died 2 on 9 Aug 2000 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA. He was buried 3 on 14 Aug 2000 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce Co., WA. He served in the military WWII - U.S Navy.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Oregon, Yamhill Co., Sheridan City, precinct 31, sheet 1A, Main St., age 7, with parents Leland A. (32) rents $11, age at 1st marriage 24, and Dorothy M. (28) age at 1st marriage 20, and brother Gerald R. (5) and Roomers; John T. Moon (77) and Silas O. Moon (18)
2. Visiting Mother
Harold Deney, of Tacoma, Wash., is in Roseburg on vacation, visiting his mother. Mrs. Dorothy Deney, and brother, Gerold. (The News-Review, June 17, 1939, p. 8)3. Leaves For Tacoma
Harold Deney left Tor Tacoma, Wash., today, following a visit of the past two months here with his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Deney. Harold is a junior at Lincoln high school in Tacoma. (The News-Review, Aug. 11, 1939, p. 4)4. Found in the 1942 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Harold L mach Precision Mach Wks r5025 N Vassault (p. 208)
5. 194?: WWII Draft Registration Card: Harold Leland Deney, ser.# 6, residence: 5025 No. Vassault, Tacoma Pierce, Wash., mailing address: same, age: 20, POB: Waseca, Minnesota, DOB: 17 Jan 1922, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Makinster, 5008 North Pearl St., Employer: United States Army Engineer., Place of employment: Tacoma, Pierce, Wash., race: white, height: 5' 8", weight: 185, eyes: Brown, hair: Red, signed at Local Board No. 1, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington [no date on card]
6. Found on the WWII U.S Navy Muster Rolls (pg 74), Deney, Harold Leland, service number: 890-40-97, S2c, aboard the General George O Squires, sailing from San Francisco 27 Dec. 1943
7. Found in the WWII U.S Navy Muster Rolls (pg. 12) of the U.S.S. Panay sailing from Honolulu to Midway Island, 11 January 1944
8. Found in the 1947 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Harold (Frances M) mach Precision Mach wks r2307 Mountain View av (p. 249)
9. 1951: signed as witness at the marriage of Dorothy (Downhour) Deney and John W. Brazzil at Spanaway, WA., 27 Feb. 1951.
10. Found in the 1957 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Harold shop supt Dravis Inc r Puyallup (p. 118)
11. Found in the 1960 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Harold L mach Ideal Machine & Welding Works r Puyallup (p. 161)
12. Licenses to Wed
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- [long list]
... Harold L. Deney, Puyallup, Wash., and Helen J. Specht, Tacoma; ... (Spokane Chronicle, Oct. 25, 1966, p. 12)13. 1971; Moved to Randle, WA.
14. Obit: Harold L. Deney, Jan. 17 1922 to Aug 9, 2000
Harold L. Deney, our loving father and grandfather, passed away on August 9, 2000. He was preceeded in death by his wife Helen and his grandson Dan Dayton. Harold is survived by his brother Gerald (Pat); children Janice Wolff (Bill), Carolyn Stalker (Howard), Ray Specht (Debbie), Barbara Tynon, Gary Specht (Cheryl), Jackie Willoughby (Art); grandchildren Jodi Roberts, Doug Wolff, Joe Specht, Kristi Runyan, Derrick Dayton, Travis Specht, Jody Specht, Ryan Willoughby, Tara Willoughby, Kellen Specht, Angela Specht; great-grandchildren and friends. Harold was a Navy veteran of WWII, long time member of VFW Post #2294, and Tacoma Sportsmen's Club. Dad was a master machinist, avid outdoorsman, a man who always lived his life to the fullest and pursued all of his dreams. Thank you Dad, for being a loving and caring man, for your compassion, wisdom and guidance; your unique outlook on life has taught and touched us all. Viewing will be 11AM-9PM Sunday, August 13, 2000 at Mt. View. Funeral services will be 1PM Monday, August 14, 2000 at Mountain View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home. (News Tribune, 10 Aug 2000)
Notes:
1. Mentioned p. 486, Rice County Families, 1981. Rice County Historical Society. Marceline, Mo.: Walsworth, 1981.
Harold married 1 (1) Frances Mary Stubblefield on 14 Aug 1945 in Pierce Co., WA. The marriage ended in divorce.Frances was born in May 1927 in Chicago, Cook Co., IL. She died on 19 Jun 2014 in Water Valley, Yalobusha Co., MS.
1. Daughter of George Stubblefield and Julia Makorowski.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Chicago, wd-11, sheet 1A, 3147 South Canal St., age 3 11/12, with parents George (30) rents $10 and Julia (29)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Illinois, Cook Co., Chicago, wd-11, (13 Apr '40) ED 103-759, sheet 14A, 3756 P###ll Ave., age 12, ed; 4, POB: Illinois, with parents George (40) POB: Tenn., rents home, and Julia (38) POB: Illinois and siblings, Bernice (9) POB: Illinois, George (8) POB: Illinois and Alvin (7) POB: Illinois
4. Found in the 1947 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Harold (Frances M) mach Precision Mach wks r2307 Mountain View av (p. 249)
5. Obit: Mary Frances Kappes
Frances Mary Kappes, 87, died Thursday, June 19, 2014 at her home near Water Valley, MS. Born in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Kappes had lived in the area since 1991. Having worked in retail sales, she was a retired homemaker. Mrs. Kappes enjoyed knitting and taking care of her family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford was in charge of local arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Joseph Kappes of Water Valley, MS; six daughters, Carolyn Denny and Barbara Denny both of Tacoma, WA, Ellen Bucci of Crest Hill, IL, Doris Johnson of Banner, MS, Linda Morgan of Tremont, MS and Carol Reiman of Blue Mountain, MS; one son, Jack Johnson of Paris, MS; one sister, Sharon Musser of Baribou, IL; 22 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. Her parents, George and Julia M. Stubblefield, one son, Michael Johnson, three brothers, George Stubblefield, Al Stubblefield and Jimmy Kabilis and one sister, Bonnie Hixson all preceded Mrs. Kappes in death. (2014)
They had the following children:
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Harold married (2) Therese "Suzie" Bendavid on 25 Mar 1953 in Casablanca, French Morocco. The marriage ended in divorce.Therese was born on 15 Mar 1929 in Casablanca, French Morocco. She died on 27 Apr 2013 in Salt Lake, Salt Lake Co., UT. Therese was buried in BNai Israel Cemtery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She immigrated on 1 Oct 1953 to to the U.S..
1. Daughter of
Name: Therese Deney
Maiden Name: Youffisth
Marriage Date: 29 Nov 1975
Marriage Place: Pierce, Washington, USA
Marriage License Place: Clark, Washington, USA
Spouse: Ronald H PlathRONALD PLATH OBITUARY
Dec 19, 1945 - Jan 21, 2014
Ronald Harrison Plath passed away from cancer in Willis, Texas with his dear brother Bill, by his side, holding his hand. Ronnie valiantly fought many cancers and hung on till the end like a pit bull. Unfortunately, he could not hang on any longer and lost his battle. He was born in Great Falls, Montana to Reynold and Alice Dear Plath.
As a small boy, he had worked the ponies with his mother at various fairgrounds, providing pony rides. Ronnie enlisted in the United States Navy June 3, 1967 and was called to active duty June 13, 1969. He served in the Seventh Fleet as a Radioman, during combat support operations and was Honorably Discharged June 2, 1973. After his service, he went on to College and graduated with a Degree in Engineering. Ronnie worked until retirement, as a Civil Engineer for the U.S. Forest Service. During this time, Ronnie married Therese, who preceded him in death April 27, 2013. Ronnie loved to tinker on his cars, enjoyed history, and was very interested in researching his ancestry.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by sisters, Adeline and Beverly; brothers, William (Billie) and Robert. Special thanks to Billie for several months of care given to Ronnie. Ronnie and Billie grew extremely close these last few months. Also, thanks to Rina, his niece, for the care given to him in SLC.
Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday January 30, 2014 in the Chapel at the Utah Veteran Memorial Park Cemetery, 17111 South Redwood Road, Bluffdale, Utah.
Harold married (3) Helen J. Rozmyn in 1966 in {Idaho}. Helen was born 1 on 20 Jul 1927 in Pierce Co., WA. She died on 2 Jun 1985 in Randle, Lewis Co., WA. She was buried 2 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce Co., WA.
1. Daughter of Walter Rozmyn and Mary Ann Ryba. (Also spelled Rozman)
- Walter Rozmyn, 88, of 6002 N. Park Ave died Monday. He was born in Poland and had lived in Tacoma for 50 years. He was a retired employe of the American Smelting and Refining Co. and a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Survivors include sons, William and Edward of Seattle and Raymond of Tacoma, daughters Mrs. Alice Smyth of Puyallup and Mrs. Helen Deney of Randle, a sister, Mrs. Harriet Sleznski of Kenosha, Wis. and a sister in Poland, 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by the Cassedy and Allen Mortuary. (April 1973)- Mrs Mary Ann Rozmyn 54 of 6002 No Park Ave died in Glendale Wednesday it was learned here Saturday She had been a resident of Tacoma for 31 yean and was visiting friends in California at the time of her death She was a member of the Holy Cross church She is survived by her husband Walter three sons Edward of Seattle, Raymond and William Rozmyn, both of Tacoma; two daughters, Miss Alice Rozmyn of Tacoma and Mrs. Helen Specht of Long Beach Calif.; three brothers, John Ryba of Wisconsin, Frank Ryba of Seattle and William of Monroe, five sisters, Mrs Julia Sepanski of Seattle, Mrs Thelma Girsh of Seattle, Mrs Sophie Rilus of Seattle, Mrs Helen Richardson of Long Beach and Mrs Emilie Roth of Wisconsin and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Holy Cross church Tuesday at 9 a m The rosary will be recited Monday at 7:30 p m at the Cassedy and Allen chapel. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. (March 1953)
2. CHANGES NAME
Judge Fred G. Remann Monday granted Wladyslaw Rozmyslowicz permission to change his name to Walter Rozmyn. The change of surname applies also to his wife and four children. (Tacoma Daily News, Oct. 29, 1929, p. 9)3. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Tacoma, wd-8, District 196, sheet 19B, 5607 North 43rd St., age 1 6/12, at home with parents, Walter (45) owns home $2000 and Mary A. (29) and siblings, Edward E. (7) Raymond W. (5) and Alice (4)
4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Tacoma, wd-8, (2 Apr '40) ED 42-87, sheet 1A, 6002 N. Park Av., age 12, ed; 5, POB; Wash, with parents; Walter (54) (owns $4000) and Mary (41) and siblings; Edward (17), Raymond (15), Alice (14) and William (5)
5. 1946: Married Don F. Specht, May 9, 1946, Pierce Co., WA.
6. 1971; Moved to Randle, WA.
7. Obit:
Mrs. Harold (Helen J.) Deney, 57, of Randle, a former Tacoma resident, died Sunday. Mrs. Deney, a Tacoma native, moved to Randle 14 years ago. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. Besides her husband, survivors include two daughters, Janice Wolff of Puyallup and Jacalyn Willoughby of Tacoma; two sons, Ray Specht of Tacoma and Gary Specht of Auburn; a sister, Alice Smyth of Puyallup; three brothers, Edward and William Rozmyn, both of Seattle, and Raymond Rozmyn of Tacoma; and 15 grandchildren. Mountain View Funeral Home is in charge. (News Tribune, 4 June 1985)
808. Gerald "Red" Raymond Deney (Dorothy Mae Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 28 Aug 1924 in Ruston, Pierce Co., WA. He died on 31 Dec 2010 in University Place, Pierce Co., WA. He was buried in New Tacoma Cemtery, University Place, Pierce Co., WA. He served in the military 1 WWII - U.S Army on 19 Mar 1943.
1. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Oregon, Yamhill Co., Sheridan City, precinct 31, sheet 1A, Main St., age 5, with parents Leland A. (32) rents $11, age at 1st marriage 24, and Dorothy M. (28) age at 1st marriage 20, and brother Harold L. (7) and Roomers; John T. Moon (77) and Silas O. Moon (18)
2. 1942: WWII Draft Registration Card: Gerald Raymond Deney, ser.# 25, residence: 1214 No. 4th St., Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, mailing address: same, age: 18, POB: Ruston, Washington, DOB: 28 Aug 1924, name and address of person who will always know your address: Mrs. Dorothy Deney, 1214 No. 4th St., Tacoma, Wash., Employer: Unemployed at present, Place of employment: Commercial fishing, race: white, height: 6' 0", weight: 160, eyes: Blue, hair: Brown, signed at Local Board No. 1, Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington, 15 Dec 1942
3. Found in the 1947 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Gerald R fisherman r1214 N 4th (p. 249)
4. Found in the 1960 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Gerald R (Patricia J) lab West Tacoma News Print h1901 N Stevens (p. 161)
5. Thanking 34 who remember Normandy Tacoma Armory: French medal honors WWII heroes
The News Tribune
October 19, 2003
World War II veterans who participated in Normandy invasion:
Gerald Deney6. Obit: Gerald Deney
Gerald "Red" Deney Aug. 28, 1924 - Dec. 31, 2010 A greatly loved and respected man, Jerry Deney passed away New Year's Eve morning at Franciscan Hospice House in University Place. He was born in Ruston, WA and grew up in Roseburg, OR , attending high school there until the 11th grade. Coming back to Washington, he worked as a commercial fisherman at age 17, then entered the army in 1943 and served in the Normandy Invasion of WWII. After the war, he returned to commercial fishing, meeting his wife, Patricia Langdon, in San Pedro, CA and marrying in Las Vegas, NV. He worked at Boise Cascade Paper Mill in Steilacoom for 33 years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and golf. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years of marriage; a daughter, Janice, and son, Scott; and two grandchildren, Leeland and Allyssa. There will be no services. (News Tribune, Jan. 9, 2011)
Notes:
1. Mentioned p. 486, Rice County Families, 1981. Rice County Historical Society. Marceline, Mo.: Walsworth, 1981.2. Military service:
WWII: enlisted 19 Mar 1943
Location: enlisted at Seattle, WA
Residence: Pierce Co., WA
Education: 2 yrs of high school
Single
Gerald married 1 Joyce "Pat" Patricia Langdon in 1949 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV. Joyce was born 2 on 21 Sep 1931 in Amador Co., CA. She died on 23 Apr 2020 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA. Joyce was buried in New Tacoma Cemtery, University Place, Pierce Co., WA.
1. Daughter of Richard Rowe Langdon and Elizabeth Dewey Chinn.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census California, Amador Co., Jackson (25 Apr '40) ED 3-11, sheet 12B, age 8, ed 1, POB: Calf., with parents; Richard (52) (rents $20) and Dewey (41) and siblings Jean (17) and Marion (14). Lodgers; Ray Sterling (46), Joe Greisbach (43) and Jack Whitaker (29).
3. 1951: signed as witness at the marriage of Dorothy (Downhour) Deney and John W. Brazzil at Spanaway, WA., 27 Feb. 1951.
4. Found in the 1960 Tacoma, WA. city directory; Deney, Gerald R (Patricia J) lab West Tacoma News Print h1901 N Stevens (p. 161)
They had the following children:
+ 1600 F i Living + 1601 M ii Living
809. Richard "Dick" Le Roy Downhour (Lawrence Leslie Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born on 13 Jan 1926 in Ruston, Pierce Co., WA. He died on 2 Mar 1995 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Richard served in the military WWII - U.S Navy and Korean War - U.S Navy - 21 Aug 1950 in Seattle, King Co., WA. He was buried on 7 Mar 1995 in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, WA.
1. Found in 1930 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Tacoma, dis 196, sheet 18B, age 4, with mother; Maxine Downhour, age 22, grandmother; Bertha Grove, and brother Robert age 3,
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Tacoma, wd-8 (2 Apr '40) ED 42-88, sheet 1B, 5029 North Frace [sp] St.., age 14, POB; Washington, ed; 6, with grandparents; Bertha A. (57) and Samuel H. Grove (57) (owns $1500
Residence in 1935; same house.3. Enlisted in the U.S Navy, 12 Feb 1943, served aboard the USS Ajax (AR6).
4. 1943: Found on the Muster Roll of the crew of the USS AJAX (AR-6), Downhour, Richard Leroy, service number: 386-63-65, F1c, came aboard 30 Oct. 1943
5. 1944: Found on Report of changes of the USS AJAX (AR-6), 15 Jan 1944, Downhour, Richard Leroy, service number: 386-63-65, F3c, Enlisted: Seattle, WA., promoted from F3c to F2c
6. 1945: Found on Report of changes of the USS AJAX (AR-6), sailing from Dangerous Waters to Dangerous Waters, 25 May 1945, Downhour, Richard Leroy, service number: 386-63-65, F2c, promoted from F2c to F1c
7. 1946: Found on Muster Roll of the crew of the USS AJAX (AR-6), 1 Dec 1946, Downhour, Richard Leroy, service number: 386-63-65
8. After serving four years in the navy, Richard LeRoy Downhour of Tacoma is a student at Washington Airways. He and the former Mary Lu Haeseler, daughter of Mrs. Florence Haeseler, E603 Baldwin, were married March 1 at the home of the Rev. Lyman Winkle in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. (The Spokesman-Review, March 23, 1947, p. 49)
9. Richard L. Downhour, Divorce, 22 May 1947, Kootenai, Idaho, spouse: Buelah M. Downhour (cert #: 00193, "Idaho, Divorce Index, 1947-1961," index, FamilySearch)
10. Korean Bonus Card: Downhour, Richard L., Claim: C38698, Date: 1-3-56, $150.00
Mailing Add: West 433 Cleveland, Spokane, WA
DOB: 1-13-26, Ruston, WA
Address: East 823 North Ave., Spolane, WA
Date of entry into service: 8-21-50, Date of discharge: 7-13-51, at Boston, MA.
Branch: Navy, period of service: 322 days, Honorable11. Obit: DOWNHOUR, Richard "Dick"
(Age 69) - Passed away March 2, 1995, in Spokane, WA. Survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Lou Downhour, at the home; eleven children, Patty Brimhall, Peggy Skates [Scates], Richard Downhour, Jr., William Downhour, Beverly Place, James Downhour, Jerry Downhour, David Downhour, Daniel Downhour, Laurie Massie, and Christine Downhour; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild; two brothers, John Letos and Robert Downhour. Mr. Downhour was a 48-year resident and longtime auto mechanic in Spokane. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Visitation will be Monday, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. with service on Tuesday, March 7, 1995, 10:00 A.M., in the Alwin Chapel, Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe. Interment at Greenwood Memorial Terrace with the Reverend Mark Wheeler officiating. (Spokesman-Review, Mar. 5, 1995, p. B7)12. Obit: Richard Downhour
Spokane
Service for Richard "Dick" Downhour, 69, will be at 10 a.m. today at Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home. Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Mr. Downhour, a longtime auto mechanic in Spokane, died Thursday. He was born in Tacoma and had lived in Spokane for 48 years. He served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary Lou Downhour; five daughters, Patty Brimhall, Peggy Skates, Beverly Place, Laurie Massie and Christine Downhour; six sons, Richard Downhour Jr., William, James, Jerry, David and Daniel Downhour; two brothers, John Letos and Robert Downhour; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Spokesman-Review, Mar. 8, 1995, p. D-6)
Notes:
1. Name: Richard L Downhour
Date of Death: 2 Mar 1995
Place of Death: Spokane City
Age: 69 Estimated birth year: abt 1926
Residence: Spokane City
Gender: Male
SSN: 539-14-9520
Certificate: 0111442. There is a Le Roy Downhour, born 13 Jan 1926, son of Lawrence Downhour and Maxine Davis, who marries a Louise Downhour, 1 March 1949 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana
She was b. 18 June 1928, Spokane, WA.
Residence: Spokane, WA.
fathers name [---] Dean, mother's maiden name; not known
A note along the bottom: Due to question of legality of marriage in another state, this couple was re-married.
[ Suspect this is Mary Lou Haeseler. Their marriage, it appears, they married; 1 March 1947, almost 2 months before his divorce; 22 may 1947, to Beulah May Larson]
(Marriage Cert: lic#7823, state file# 3946)
Richard married 1 (1) Beulah "Bonnie" May Larson on 6 Jan 1946 in Pierce Co., WA. The marriage ended in divorce.Beulah was born 2 about 1927 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., WA. She died on 3 Jan 2015 in Jacksonville, Onslow Co., NC.
1. Daughter of Waldemar Stellan Larson and Elsa Merle Knuckles.
2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Tacoma, sheet 11B, 4907 N. Usscher, age 2, with parents Waldemar (28) rents $10 and Elsa (24) and brother Carrol (1/12)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Washington, Pierce Co., Parkland, (9 June '40) ED 27-71, sheet 10B, age 12, POB: Wash., ed; 6, with parents Waldemar (37) owns home $1000 and Elsa (34) and siblings, Donna (9) and Gordan (5)
4. Beulah Larson To Wed Dick Downhour
Of interest to their many friends in the Parkland area was the announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Beulah May Larson to Richard LeRoy Downhour. Beulah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Larson of Parkland. She is a graduate of Clover Park High School and attended Washington State College. Mr. Downhour is at present serving in the Navy and was a former resident of this community, having attended Parkland and Tacoma schools. The wedding will take place this Sunday, Jan. 6, in the home of Miss Larson's aunt in Puyallup. (Prairie Pointer, Jan. 3, 1946, p. 1)5. Mrs. Downhour in Parkland
The former Beulah Mae (Bonnie) Larson, now Mrs. Richard Downhour, is visiting both her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Larson, and her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Latos, while B 3/c Richard LeRoy Downhour is stationed in Hawaii. Both Mr. and Mrs. Downhour attended Parkland School. (Prairie Pointer, April 25, 1946, p. 4)6. Obit: Beulah McDaniel
JACKSONVILLE - Beulah "Bonnie" McDaniel (1927-2015), 87, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10th at Lutheran Church of Our Savior with Pastor Hugh Mozingo officiating. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Puyallup, WA to the late Waldermar and Elsa Larson. As a Navy wife she traveled to Japan, Morocco, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before the family settled in Onslow County in 1960. After earning her LPN degree from Coastal Carolina Community College, she worked as an LPN at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital until her retirement in 1996. She joined the NC Fossil Club in the 1980's and collected many fossils, one which is at the Smithsonian being studied. After retirement, she spent two years working with the Christian Appalachian Project working in the field as a respite worker. She enjoyed her friends and family – at home and at her church. She was an associate member with the Faith Church of the Nazarene and a member of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior. While she will be missed by those left behind, we are comforted in the knowledge that she is up in heaven with her God and Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McDaniel; a daughter, Kitty Colleen Orr; and her granddaughter, ODina Nixon. Survivors include a sister, Donna Garrison; her daughters, Janelle Stephens and Jodie McDaniel; granddaughters, Jasmine Neal and Jennifer Shelansky and seven great-grandchildren. (The Daily News, 2015)
Richard married (2) Mary Lou Haeseler on 1 Mar 1947 in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., ID. Mary was born on 18 Jun 1928 in {Cheney}, Spokane Co., WA. She died on 26 Apr 2017 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. Mary was buried in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, WA.
1. Daughter of William Ernest Haeseler and Florence Rose Bemiss.
- W. E. HAESELER ENDS OWN LIFE
Normal School Instructor, Former Lewis and Clark Teacher, Shoots Self.
CHENEY, Wash., Feb. 28.-- ReturnIng to his home after teaching classes at the state normal school here this morning. William E. Haeseler, 51. shot himself to death with a revolver shortly before noon today. Friends attributed the act to injuries and shock received in an automobile accident last December. Mr. Haeseler was born at Springfield, Ohio. where he was graduated from Williss business university. After attending Bliss-Alger college, Saginaw, Mich., he went to Spokane and taught in the commercial department of the Lewis and Clark high school. He was married to Miss Florence Bemis, whose father was one of the early principals of the Bemiss school, Spokane. In 1919 Mr. Haeseler joined the faculty of the state normal school here as instructor in the department of social science. The last few years he also had been faculty manager of athletics. For many years Mr. Haeseler has been prominent in Masonic circles. In 1929 he was master of Temple lodge here and since 1932 has been treasurer. Besides his widow, he is survived by two children, John, 9, and Mary Lou, 4; his mother, at Springfield, Ohio; two sisters and a brother. The funeral has been tentatively set for Thursday at 4 p. m. from the Methodist church. The Rev. John H. Secor of the Federated church will officiate and the Masonic service will be read. (Feb. 1935)- Former Resident Dies in Spokane
Funeral services were held January 11 in Spokane for Mrs. Florence Rose Haeseler, former resident of Cheney. The Rev. Melvin Unruh officiated and cremation followed, from the Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home, Spokane. Mrs. Haeseler, a retired school teacher, was 81. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard Downhour, Spokane; one son John Haeseler of California, and eight grandchildren. The late Mr. Haeseler was on the faculty of Eastern Washington State College in 1930's, while the family made their home here. (Cheney Free Press, Jan. 12, 1962)
- Mrs. Florence Haeseler; Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Hazen & Jaeger's for Mrs. Florence R. Haeseler, 81, W511 Waverly Place, who died yesterday at Spokane hospital. The Rev. Melvin Unruh will officiate. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Haeseler came to Spokane the day following the great fire of Aug. 4, 1889. Her father, David R. Bemiss, for whom the Bemiss Grade School is named, was an early-day superintendant of Spokane schools. She taught in elementary schools here for several years before her marriage to William E. Haeseler, a social science instructor at Eastern Washington State College. He died in 1935. A member of Fourth Memorial Church, she taught Sunday School there for many years. Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Richard Downhaur, Spokane; a son, John Haeseler, Long Beach, Calif., and eight grandchildren. (Jan. 12, 1962)2. Found in the 1930 U.S Census Washington, Spokane Co., Cheney, sheet 13A, 203 E. Higlan St., Mariam, age 1 10/12, with parents, William (46) rents with radio and Florence (49) and brother John K. (4 1/12)
3. Teacher Ends Life
W. E. Haeseler, Cheney Normal Instructor, Suicide
CHENEY, Feb. 26.--(AP) William E. Haeseler, 50, an instructor in social sciences at Cheney normal school, was found mortally wounded, a pistol by his side, in a bedroom of his home here today. Haeseler, who had not completely recovered from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last December 31, met his classes until 10 o'clock. Then he went home, retired to his bedroom and a shot was heard by members of his family. he died in a few minutes. police said he took his own life. His widow and two minor children survive him. (Bellingham Herald, Feb. 26, 1935)4. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Washington, Spokane Co., Spokane, (24 Apr '40) ED 41-14, sheet 21B, 603 Baldwin St., Mariam, age 11, ed; 5, with mother Florence R. (59) widow and brother John K. (14). They are at the home of Florence's sister Catherine Bemiss (71) single, she owns her home $2500
5. Obit: DOWNHOUR, Mary Lou (Age 88)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 26, 2017. She was born in Spokane, WA on June 18, 1928 and was daughter to Florence and William Haeseler. She attended North Central High School and worked as a switchboard operator at the Farragut Naval Base during World War II. She then married Richard Leroy Downhour. Together they resided in Spokane and raised 11 children. They were married 48 years.
Mary Lou was a selfless and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. With them she enjoyed traveling, going to the lake, and photography. She also had a big heart for animals and adopted many dogs throughout her life. Mary Lou was a member of Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church. Her faith in God was important to her.
Mary Lou joins her parents, husband, her brother John, and son William in heaven. She is survived by her children Patricia Brimhall, Peggy Scates, Richard Downhour, Beverly Place, James Downhour, Gerald Downhour, David Downhour, Daniel Downhour, Laurie Massie, and Christine Gaston; 18 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held May 4, 2017, from 9 AM - 1 PM at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA. A graveside service will follow that same day at 2:30 PM at Greenwood Memorial Terrace, 211 N. Government Way, Spokane, WA, where Mary Lou will be interred alongside her husband. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in Mary Lou's name to the Spokane Humane Society. "You are deeply loved and will be so missed." (Spokesman-Review, Apr. 30, 2017)
Notes:
1. DAVID BEMISS.
Along with the rapid development of Washington in a material way, through the utilization of its natural resources and the establishment and conduct of important business enterprises, there came an equal desire for advancement in educational lines. The state was largely settled by an intelligent, progressive and enterprising class of citizens from the east who recognized the value of intellectual training and called to the schools of the state men of marked capability and efficiency in educational work. Among this number was David Bemiss, who for ten years was superintendent of the Spokane schools, which he largely raised to the high standard of excellence now maintained. He was a native of Ontario, Canada, born January 3, 1840, and his parents were Orrin and Phebe (Crawford) Bemiss, natives of New York. The father was a farmer by occupation and to his son afforded excellent educational opportunities, which were improved to good advantage. David Bemiss remained a pupil in the public schools until seventeen years of age, when he entered upon the profession of teaching. A year later he became a student in an academy with intention to prepare for college, and in 1861 he matriculated in Toronto University, from which he received his Bachelor of Arts degree upon graduation with the class of 1865. The following year he won his Master of Arts degree and also the silver medal in natural science. Throughout his entire life he was connected with educational work. On the completion ot his university course he was called to the superintendency of the public schools of Clinton, Michigan, where he remained for four years. During the succeeding year he was a teacher Birmingham, that state, and was then elected superintendent of the city schools of Coldwater, Michigan. During his incumbency in that position the standard of education was raised until the right of certification was accorded these schools by the University of Michigan — a privilege never extended to any but institutions of the highest rank. Not only Were Mr. Bemiss' labors felt as a progressive intellectual force in the towns mentioned but also constituted an element for educational advancement throughout the state for he became distinguished as an institute worker and lecturer and in 1877-8 was president of the Michigan Association of City School Superintendents —a position that indicated the high regard entertained for his ability by his coworkers. In 1878 he became superintendent of the public schools of Manistee, Michigan, which also improved under his supervision until they became affiliated with the University of Michigan. He continued there as superintendent and as a member of the board of education for nine years and in 1887 accepted the superintendency of the schools of Fort Scott, Kansas, where he remained for two years.
On the expiration of that period Professor Bemiss resigned to come to Spokane and during the decade between 1889 and 1899 labored indefatigably to place the schools of this city on the highest possible educational plane. He was constantly studying out new methods to improve the schools and add to their efficiency in preparing boys and girls for the responsibIe duties of later life. He introduced many valuable measures and plans in connection with the schools, and also exerted a powerful and beneficial influence in the educational development of the state. Thoroughness and ability marked his career and he continued one of the chief exponents of high standards of scholarship until his death. Two years before his demise, however, he retired from active connection with the profession and in much needed rest spent his remaining days upon his farm near the city. His standing in professional circles was indicated by the fact that he was appointed by the State Teachers Association to organize a state reading circle, of which he for a time served as president. He was also a member of the state board of education and served as president of the Washington State Teachers Association. He became a member of the national council of education, an organization of sixty members, including leading educators from all parts of the United States. His reputation in his profession was by no means local. He was regarded as one of the ablest exponents of the public school system of the country and he had the power to inspire others with something of the same zeal and interest which actuated him in his work. In Canada, in 1866, Professor Bemiss was united in marriage to Miss Phebe M. Page, a native of Canada, and unto them were born four children: Catherine M.; Dr. C. D. Bemiss. a prominent dentist of Spokane, who married Miss Mary Crawford, of Spokane, by whom he has two children, Richard C. and Catherine C.; Elbert V. Bemiss, who is engaged in the box manufacturing business in Spokane; and Florence R.
Death severed the family circle when on the 16th of February, 1902, Professor Bemiss was called from this life. He had never been remiss in the duties of citizenship but always kept well informed concerning the questions which were of vital and significant interest to city, state and nation. He was an active republican and he was equally earnest in his support of the First Presbyterian church, in which he served as an elder. In his own home he was a most hospitable host, ever friendly and courteous, yet possessing that dignity which forbade undue familiarity. He enjoyed travel, which was to him a means of rest and recreation, and it is almost needless to say that many of his most pleasant hours were spent in his library in association with men of master minds of all ages. While his intellectual superiority placed him above the great majority of his fellows, there was in him nevertheless an abiding human sympathy that kept him in close touch with his fellowmen and won him the confidence, good will and honor of all who knew him. (p. 270-272, History of the City of Spokane and Spokane Country, Washington, Volume III, 1912, Durham)
Richard and Mary had the following children:
1602 F i Living Living married 1 (1) Richard Martin McAbee. The marriage ended in divorce.Richard was born 2 on 31 Oct 1947 in Mullins, Marion Co., S.C. He died on 27 Aug 2020 in Florence Co., SC.
1. Son of Charles Edward McAbee and Margaret Magdalene Rhodes.
- Margaret Magdalene Rhodes McAbee, 92, died Thursday, August 14, 2008, in a local hospice facility after an illness.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2008, in Northgate Baptist Church, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home, and other times at the home of Thurman and Jean Best, 205 S. Wellington Drive in Florence.
She was born in Mullins, SC, a daughter of the late Mike and Ida Harriett Lovette Rhodes. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. McAbee was a member of Northgate Baptist Church and the Lora Clement Sunday School Class.
Survivors include eight children, Ida Margaret M. (Billy) Dailey, Jean M. (Thurman) Best, Iris M. Collins, Susan M. (Jay) Merrifield, all of Florence, Helen McAbee of Irmo, SC, Charles E. McAbee, Jr. of Theodosia, MO, Richard M. McAbee of Lugoff, SC, and W. Mike McAbee of West Plains, MO; 17 grandchildren, Alison Dailey, Chris Dailey, Gregg Daily, Alan Dailey, Lisa Best Deramo, Bruce Williamson, Steve Williamson, Bryan Williamson, Rebecca W. Siguenza, Cynthia McAbee, Margie McAbee, Eddie McAbee, Marty McAbee, Michael Collins, Kelly Collins Patsches, Phoebe Capps Rogers, Marla Crouse; 23 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a grandson, William Dailey; two great-grandsons, Will Dailey and Timothy Boling; three sisters, Edna R. Snyder, Lillie Belle R. Hinson, and Lelia R. Cope; three brothers, Woodrow Rhodes, Richard Rhodes, and Mike Rhodes.
Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551.
2. Richard Martin McAbee
FLORENCE - Richard Martin McAbee, 72, died Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born in Mullins, SC, on October 31, 1947, a son of the late Charles E. and Margaret Rhodes McAbee. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Okinawa during the Vietnam War. Mr. McAbee was a retired painter. He is survived by five sisters, Ida Margaret Dailey (Billy), Jean M. Best, Iris M. Collins, and Susan M. Merrifield, all of Florence, and Helen McAbee of Irmo, SC; two brothers, Charles McAbee and Mike McAbee, both of Missouri; and a son, Marty Brimhall of Nine Mile Falls, WA. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Florence National Cemetery, directed by Waters-Powell Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, face coverings and social distancing are required. Memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse, P. O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607. (Morning News, Aug. 28, 2020)Living married (2) Living. 1603 F ii Living Living married (1) Living. Living married (2) Living. 1604 M iii Living Living married Living. 1605 M iv William Ernest Downhour was born on 25 Jan 1953 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. He died on 25 May 2001 in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA. William was buried on 31 May 2001 in Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, WA.
1. Downhour- Moen
Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church was the setting for the recent wedding of Miss Laura Ann Moen to William Ernst Downhour. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth E. Moen, Spokane. Downhour is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Downhour Sr., E1508 Joseph. A reception was in the church social rooms. The couple is living in Spokane. (The Spokesman-Review, Oct. 10, 1976, p. 67)
2. Laura Ann Moen Weds Downhour
Baskets of peach gladioli and yellow, white and peach carnations and chrysanthemums flanked the altar at Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church for the wedding of Miss Laura Ann Moen and William Ernest Downhour. The Rev. A. Vincent Carr read the vows for the daughter of Mrs. Ruth E. Moen of Spokane and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Downhour, E1508 Joseph. The bride's gown of white organza was fashioned with a highrise bodice featuring a V-shaped pattern of Cluny and venise lace and a standup collar. The sheer bishop sleeves were detailed with bands of lace. A flounce, trimmed with Cluny lace, encircled the hemline of the A-line skirt and train. Her veil was edged with lace and she carried a colonial bouquet of peach roses, yellow and white pompons and white gypsophila. Mrs. John M. McCray was matron of honor. She wore a gown of flocked sheer peach organza over peach crepe. Her flowers were yellow roses, peach and white pompons and white gypsophila. Laurie Ann Downhour was flower girl and Martin Brimhall was ring bearer. Richard L. Downhour Jr., Ft. Lewis, served as best man. Ushers were Gerald R. Downhour and David D. Downhour. A reception followed in the church hall. The couple is residing here. (Spokane Daily Chronicle, Nov. 24, 1976)
3. DOWNHOUR, William Ernest, was born January 25th, 1953, and died at the age of 48. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary Lou Downhour, five brothers and five sisters: Richard Downhour Jr. of Everett, WA. James and Gerald Downhour, both of Spokane, David Downhour of Sprague, WA. Daniel Downhour of Seattle, WA. Patricia Brimhall of Spokane, Peggy Scates of LaGrande, OR. Beverly Place of Gilroy, CA. Laurie Massie and Christine Via, both of Spokane; and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Downhour Sr. (1995) Bill's kindness and generosity touched us all. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 31st, 2001 at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Memorial Terrace Cemetery. Arrangements with Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home. (Spokesman Review, May 29, 2001, p. B6)
4. Obit: William Downhour -- Spokane
Graveside service for William Ernst Downhour, 48, will be at 1 p.m. today at Greenwood Memorial Terrace. Hazen and Jaeger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A lifetime Spokane resident, Mr. Downhour died Friday. He worked as an appliance repairman and was also a licensed boilermaker. Survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Downhour of Spokane; five brothers, James and Gerald Downhour, both of Spokane, David Downhour of Sprague, Wash., Richard Downhour Jr. of Everett and Daniel Downhour of Seattle; five sisters, Patricia Brimhall, Laurie Massie and Christine Via, all of Spokane, Peggy Scates of La Grande, Ore., and Beverly Place of Gilroy, Calif. (Spokesman-Review, May 31, 2001, p. D5)
Notes:
1. A William E. Downhour divorced Mary L. Nelson in 1996 in Washington.William married (1) Living. William married (2) Living. 1606 F v Living Living married (1) Living. Living married (2) Living. + 1607 M vi Living 1608 M vii Living + 1609 M viii Gerald "Jerry" Russell Downhour + 1610 M ix Living 1611 F x Living Living married Living. 1612 F xi Living Living married Living.
811. Delbert Julius May (Pearl Orpha Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 21 Jun 1932 in Hennepin Co., MN. He died on 11 Mar 2012 in Eatonville, Pierce Co., WA. Delbert was buried 2 in Bethany Cemetery, Spanaway, Pierce Co., WA (i).
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Hennepin Co., Minneapolis, wd-7 (10 Apr '40) ED 89-185, sheet 6B, 3726 27th Av., age 7, b. Minn, ed; 1, with parents; Delbert J. (31) (owns $1750) and Pearl O. (33) and sister Shirley P. (2)
2. Found in the 1954 Norfolk, VA city directory; May, Delbert J (Diane D) USN h809 Euclid av apt F (p. 424)
3. Obit: MAY Delbert J., 79, Eatonville, March 11 (News Tribune, The (Tacoma, WA), March 20, 2012)
Delbert married Diane Dorothy Kocourek on 12 Jun 1954 in {Hennepin Co}., MN. Diane was born 1 on 21 Jul 1932 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. She died 2 on 6 Feb 2002 in Eatonville, Pierce Co., WA. Diane was buried 3 in Bethany Cemetery, Spanaway, Pierce Co., WA (i).
1. Daughter of Roman Anthony Kocourek and Hazel Viola Favinger. [married Anderson]
- BRADIGAN, VI (Hazel) - In Sunnyvale, February 11, 1975, Vi (Hazel) Bradigan; loving mother of : Mrs. Diane May of Pacifica; grandmother of Kathy, Debbie, Ralph and Dave May, all of Pacifica; a native of Cove Co., Kansas; aged 63 years. Funeral services, Friday, February 14, 1975 at 3 p.m. from 1 OAKHILL MORTUARY'S Chapel of The Roses, 300 Curtner Ave., San Jose. Interment, Oakhill Memorial Park. (Feb. 1975)2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Hennepin Co., Minneapolis, wd-11 (11 Apr '40) ED 89-330, sheet 10A/B, 220 17th Av., age 7, b. CA., ed; 1, with father Roman A. (30) and Uncle Kenneth E. (28) and grandmother Julia G. (51)(head of family)(wd)(rents $25)
3. Detroit, Michigan, Port of Detroit, Port Huron: (12 June 1946) Kocourek, Diana Dorothy, traveling with parents; Roman Anthony and Virginia. POB: Long Beach, CA. DOB: 21 July 1932, age 13 yrs, 10 mo., student. Ever in U.S before: Yes; 21 July 1932 to 22 June 1944, California and Minnesota. Arrived by auto.
(Her father was a Professor of Philosophy traveling from the University of Laval, Quebec, going to College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN.)4. Found in the 1954 Norfolk, VA city directory; May, Delbert J (Diane D) USN h809 Euclid av apt F (p. 424)
They had the following children:
1613 M i Infant son May was born 1 on 19 Jun 1955 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA. He died on 19 Jun 1955 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA. He was buried on 23 Jun 1955 in Olive Branch, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., VA. 1614 F ii Living Living married Living. 1615 F iii Debra Jean May was born 1 on 28 Aug 1960 in San Mateo Co., CA. She died on 1 Feb 2000.
812. Living (Pearl Orpha Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John )
They had the following children:
1616 M i Living 1617 M ii Living
813. Living (Pearl Orpha Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John )
They had the following children:
1618 F i Living
815. Forest Wade Downhour (Forest "Sug" Wade Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 28 Jul 1931 in Morristown, Rice Co., MN. He died on 27 Mar 2013 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. He was buried in Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota(17 Apr '40), Rice Co., Morristown, ed 66-19, sheet 8A, age 8, b. Minn, ED; 2, with parents; Forest(30) and Helen(25) siblings; Robert(7), John(6), Roland(5), David(4), Donald(4), Virginia(2), and Gerald(1)
2. Downhour, Forest W. Weds Betty L. Bashiell at the Baptist Temple at Jacksonville, Florida. (Faribault Daily News, 1952)
3. Found in the 1953 Jacksonville, FL. city directory; Downhour, Forest W (Betty) USN r1828 Hubbard.
Downhour, Betty Mrs bkpr Springfield Atlantic Bank r1828 Hubbard. (p. 206)4. Found in the 1954 Norfolk, VA city directory; Downhour, Forest W (Betty L) USN h5 Bataan dr apt 229 (S N) (p. 232)
5. Obit: DOWNHOUR Forest Wade Downhour, Jr., 81, of Jacksonville, FL passed away at 6:52 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Shands Hospital. He was born July 28, 1931 in Morristown, MN to Forest and Helen (Hermel) Downhour. Forest served in the United States Navy for four years and later worked for The Florida Times Union. He enjoyed sports, attending church and dining with friends. Forest was the oldest of ten children and is survived by one son, Gary Downhour; three daughters, Mellanie Henderson, Laurel Downhour and Ginger Sparkman; stepdaughter, Aida Tabola; six brothers, Robert W. Downhour, John L. Downhour, Rolland E. Downhour, David G. Downhour, Gerald N Downhour, Dennis L. Downhour; two sisters, Virginia Standke, Laurel Johnson; seven grandchildren, Amy Wells, Kelly Keitzer, January Sparkman, Kenneth Sparkman, Stephen Sparkman, Cari-Dawn Campbell, Amber Hodges and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife Caridad (Cari) Downhour; parents and one brother, Donald D. Downhour. A Graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Road, Jacksonville, Florida with Pastor Murphy officiating. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Jacksonville, 124 West Ashley Street, Jacksonville, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Jacksonville. (Florida Times-Union, March 31, 2013)
4. Obit: Forest Downhour, formerly of Morristown
1931-2013
Forest Wade Downhour Jr., 81, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Shands Hospital.
He was born on July 28, 1931 in Morristown, Minn. to Forest and Helen (Hermel) Downhour. Forest served in the United States Navy for four years and later worked for the Florida Times Union.
He was the oldest of ten children and is survived by one son, Gary Downhour; three daughters, Mellanie Henderson, Laurel Downhour, and Ginger Sparkman; a stepdaughter, Aida Tabola; six brothers, Robert, John, Rolland, David, Gerald, and Dennis; two sisters, Virginia Standke and Laurel Johnson; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife Caridad and one brother, Donald.
A service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Jacksonville. (Faribault Daily News, April 1, 2013)5. Forest Downhour
1931-2013
Forest Wade Downhour Jr., 81, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Shands Hospital.
He was born on July 28, 1931 in Morristown, Minn. to Forest and Helen (Hermel) Downhour. Forest served in the United States Navy for four years and later worked for the Florida Times Union.
He was the oldest of ten children and is survived by one son, Gary Downhour; three daughters, Mellanie Henderson, Laurel Downhour, and Ginger Sparkman; a stepdaughter, Aida Tabola; six brothers, Robert, John, Rolland, David, Gerald, and Dennis; two sisters, Virginia Standke and Laurel Johnson; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife Caridad and one brother, Donald.
A service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Arlington Park Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in Jacksonville.
Ginger Deane Downhour
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 26 Jul 1980
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United StatesKenneth James Sparkman
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 26 Jul 1980
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United StatesMellanie Ann Downhour
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 03 Sep 1977
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United StatesCraig Lee Henderson
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 03 Sep 1977
Event Place: Duval, Florida, United States
Forest married 1 (1) Betty Lou Dashiell on 28 Apr 1952 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL. The marriage ended in divorce.Betty was born about 1933 in Duval Co., FL. She died on 22 Nov 2016 in Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
1. Daughter of Arthur Crofton Dashiell and Ethel White.
2. Found in the 1935 Florida state census, Duval Co., precinct 13B, age 2, with parents Arthur (35) and Ethel (23) and sister Dorothy (3)
3. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Florida, Duval Co., Jacksonville Beach, wd-31, (11 June '40) ED 16-160, sheet 3B, 121 7th Ave, age 6, with sister Dorothy (8) at the home of their Aunt Dorothy O'Rourke (34) and husband John (50)
4. Found in the 1945 Florida state census, Duval Co., precinct 6, age 11, with sister Dorothy (13), with Jas H. (35) and Virginia (34) Martin.
5. Found in the 1953 Jacksonville, FL. city directory; Downhour, Forest W (Betty) USN r1828 Hubbard.
Downhour, Betty Mrs bkpr Springfield Atlantic Bank r1828 Hubbard. (p. 206)6. Found in the 1954 Norfolk, VA city directory; Downhour, Forest W (Betty L) USN h5 Bataan dr apt 229 (S N) (p. 232)
7. BARRETT - Betty Lou Barrett, 83 passed away November 22, 2016. Arrangements by Eternity Funeral Homes Jacksonville, FL. (Florida Times-Union, Nov. 24, 2016)
Notes:
1. Married second; Carmen Mitchell Barrett Marriage Date: 20 Mar 1974, Duval Co., FL. Cert: 014743
They had the following children:
1619 M i Living 1620 F ii Living Living married Living. 1621 F iii Living 1622 F iv Living Living married Living.
Forest married (2) Caridad "Cari" Tobola in Nov 1972. Caridad was born on 2 Dec 1934 in Bacolod City, Philippines. She died on 8 Mar 1983 in {Jacksonville}, Duval Co., FL. Caridad was buried 1 in Arlington Park Cemetery, Jacksonville, Duval Co., FL.
1. Daughter of Pedro E. Tobola and Quiteria Saluta.
Married first a Mr. Holecek about 1965?
816. Robert "Bob" Wayne Downhour (Forest "Sug" Wade Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 19 Jul 1932 in {Morristown}, Rice Co., MN. He died on 12 Nov 2014 in Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., TN. Robert served in the military Korean War - U.S Navy.
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota(17 Apr '40), Rice Co., Morristown, ed 66-19, sheet 8A, age 7, b. Minn, ED; 2, with parents; Forest(30) and Helen(25) siblings; Forest(8), John(6), Roland(5), David(4), Donald(4), Virginia(2), and Gerald(1)
2. Bob Downhour
Goodlettsville, TN
We would like to thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Dad walked his last mile quickly and peacefully, and left us with a smile on his face.
Per Dad's wishes, we will be celebrating his life on Thursday, November 20th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville, TN 37072.
Cards can be sent to Cremation and Funeral Services of Nashville, 1332 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37208; Chris Neighbours, Funeral Director.
Robert married Lorraine Frances Gregor on 24 Apr 1953. Lorraine was born 1 on 7 Jan 1933 in Le Sueur Co., MN. She died on 31 Jan 2020 in Goodlettsville, Davidson Co., TN.
1. Daughter of Bennie Robert Gregor and Clara Marie Frodl.
- Bennie Gregor, 88 Funeral services were held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1995, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Waterville, for Bennie Gregor, 88, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, at the Good Samaritan Center, Waterville. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Father Michael Ince, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Waterville. Pallbearers were Linda McMunn, Doug Gregor, Rick Gregor, Gary Hager, John Gregor and Linden HermeL Honorary pallbearers were Kevin Hager, Marianne Hager, Gwenda Downhour, Patty Downhour, Charlene Downhour, Rob Hermel, Deb Smith, and Scott Gregor. Mr. Gregor was born on February 14, 1906, in Waterville, to Ben and Mary (Pfeifer) Gregor. He was a farmer and carpenter during his lifetime. He worked at Fahning Lumber for 35 years. On Nov. 20,1928, he and Clara Frodl were married in Waterville. She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1977. Surviving children include Charlotte Hager, Waterville; Joan and Milo Hermel, Waterville; Lorraine and Robert Downhour of Goodlettsville, Tenn., Arnold and Anne Gregor of Burnsville, and Ronald and Judy Gregor, Kilkenny. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. A sister, Elsie Rosenau of Inver Grove Heights, MN, also survives. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Prosch Funeral Home of Waterville was in charge of arrangements.- MRS. BENNIE (CLARA) GREGOR, 72, of Waterville died on Saturday, November 19 at the Rice County District One Hospital in Faribault. Clara Frodl was born to the late Emil and Clara Frodl in Le Sueur County on July 29, 1905. On November 20, 1928, she married Bennie Gregor at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Waterville. They farmed until he retired and they moved into Waterville. Surviving is her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Charlotte) Hager of Waterville, Mrs. Milo (Joan) Hermel of Kilkenny, and Mrs. Robert (Lorraine) Downhour of Nashville; two sons, Arnold Gregor of Montgomery and Ronald Gregor of Glendview, Illinois; nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Gregor of Kilkenny, Mrs. John (Renetta) Johnson of Waterville, and Mrs. Ruth Pass of Elko, Minnesota; and one brother, John Frodl of Waterville. Funeral services were held from Holy Trinity Catholic Church on Wednesday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Wallace Hermes officiating. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery in Waterville. Pallbearers were Michael Hager, Gary Hager, Kevin Hager, Linden Hermel, Douglas Gregor, and George Lebendvsky. The Prosch Funeral Home in Waterville was in charge of arrangements.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Le Sueur Co., Waterville, (Apr '40) ED 40-23, sheet 19B, Freemont St., age 7 with parents, Bennie R. (35) and Clara M. (34) and siblings, Charlotte M. (10) Joan C. (8) Arnold J. (5) and Ronald E. (1)
3. Obit: Lorraine F. (Gregor) Downhour, age 87, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life was held on February 9 at Millersville Community Center in Goodlettsville, TN.
Lorraine was born in Faribault, MN to Clara and Bennie Gregor and grew up in Waterville, MN. In 1953 she married Robert “Bob” Downhour of Morristown, MN and had four daughters, Gwenda, Linda, Patty and Charlene. They moved to Goodlettsville, TN in 1965.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband Robert Downhour, daughter Patty (Downhour) Shoaf, parents, Clara and Bennie Gregor, and brother Arnold Gregor.
Lorraine is survived by daughters Gwenda Downhour, Linda (Downhour) McMunn, and Charlene (Downhour) Williams, sisters Charlotte (Gregor) Hager and Joan (Gregor) Hermel, brother Ronnie Gregor, and sister-in-law Anne Gregor.
Lorraine was known as “sweet lady” and was loved by all. She saved everything and could fix anything. She was a wife, mother, seamstress, gardener, quilter, and loved to camp and fish. She could catch, filet, and cook fish like no other. She was the beloved matriarch of seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. In their golden years, Bob and Lorraine traveled to Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Italy, China, and Russia. She will be missed forever.
Memorial donations can be made to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation at crohnscolitisfoundation.org
They had the following children:
1623 F i Living + 1624 F ii Living + 1625 F iii Patricia "Patty" Susan Downhour + 1626 F iv Living
817. John Leroy Downhour (Forest "Sug" Wade Downhour , Stella Effa Dean , Rosa Orpha Henry , Elizabeth {Rebecca} Sutton , Daniel , Philpot John ) was born 1 on 6 Oct 1933 in Morristown, Rice Co., MN. He died on 28 Feb 2019 in Havre, Hill Co., MT.
1. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota(17 Apr '40), Rice Co., Morristown, ed 66-19, sheet 8A, age 6, b. Minn, ED; 2, with parents; Forest(30) and Helen(25) siblings; Forest(8), Robert(7), Roland(5), David(4), Donald(4), Virginia(2), and Gerald(1)
2. Found in the 1968 Owatonna City Directory, Downhour John sp. Jeanice M., Meatcutter Ringhofer Meats, 108 Riverside Ave.
3. Obit:
John LeRoy Downhour, 85, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Northern Montana Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, viewing will commence an hour prior to the service, at Holland and Bonine Funeral Home. John's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to Friends of Beaver Creek Park, Havre, Montana. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit John's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at http://www.hollandbonine.com.
John was born on October 6, 1933, in Morristown, Minnesota, to Forest and Helen (Hermel) Downhour. He was raised in Morristown, graduating from Morristown High School in 1951. Also in 1951, John entered the U.S. Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1953.
He then returned to Morristown and married Jeanice Crumb in 1956, and the couple had seven children. The family relocated to Harlem in 1982, where John worked as the manager of the VFW. Jeanice passed away in 2010, and John retired and moved to Havre in 2010. He enjoyed playing cards and fishing, but his favorite pastime was spending time with his family. John was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanice Downhour; daughter Jodell Downhour; grandsons Jared Downhour and David Graham; sister Virginia Standke; and brothers Forest, Roland, Dennis, Robert, and Donald Downhour.
He is survived by his daughters Jill (Gunnar) Gideon and Jen (Gorden) Graham of Havre and Judy (Mark) Hagenau of Glasgow; sons, John L. Downhour, Jr. of Glasglow, Montana, Jeff (Vicki) Downhour of Helena, and Joel (Tammy) Downhour of Havre; 30 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sister Laural (Ted) of Florida; brothers Jerry (Michelle) Downhour of Wisconsin and David (Nancy) Downhour of Minnesota; and numerous nieces and nephews. (Havre Daily News, Mar 4, 2019)
Notes:
1. Lives at Chinook, MTJeffery Robert Downhour 31 Oct 1964 Rice John Leroy Downhour Jeanice Marie Crumb
Jennifer Lynn Downhour 21 Jan 1968 Steele John Le Roy Downhour Jeanice Marie Crumb
Jill Marie Downhour 17 Oct 1960 Rice John Leroy Downhour Marie Jeanice Crumb
Jodell Lee Downhour 4 Jul 1962 Rice John Leroy Downhour Jeanice Marie Crumb
Joel Thomas Downhour 2 Sep 1970 Red Lake John L. Downhour Jeanice Crumb
John Leroy Downhour Jr. 27 Aug 1957 Waseca John Leroy Downhour Marie Jeanice Crumb
Judith Ann Downhour 21 Jan 1968 Steele John Le Roy Downhour Jeanice Marie Crumb
Audrey N Slaathaug abt 1958 18 John L Downhour abt 1957 19 18 Dec 1976 Kittson County
John Leroy Downhour III 2 Jun 1977 Kittson John Leroy Downhour Audrey Joann Slaathaug
Nicholas Merlin Downhour 9 Dec 1979 Roseau John Leroy Downhour Audrey Joann SlaathaugJohn Leroy Downhour III Dawn Michelle Baker 14 Apr 1999 Clark Co., NV
John married Jeanice Marie Crumb on 14 Jul 1956 in Rice Co., MN. Jeanice was born 1 on 1 Mar 1934 in Freeborn Co., MN. She died on 1 Apr 2010 in Chinook, Blaine Co., MT. She was buried 2 on 7 Apr 2010 in Harlem Cemetery, Harlem, Blaine Co., MT.
1. Daughter of Winfred Maxon Crumb and Mary Ann Chicos.
2. Found in the 1940 U.S Census Minnesota, Freeborn Co., Freeborn, (9 Apr '40) ED 24-17, sheet 2B, age 6, POB: Minn., ed 0, with parents; W. M. (60)(owns $1000) and Mary (52) and siblings Thorton (20), Maxran (18), Richard (16), Dennis (15), Geiselle (12), Robert (10) and Catherine (8)
3. Found in the 1968 Owatonna, MN. city directory; Downhour John sp. Jeanice M., Meatcutter Ringhofer Meats, 108 Riverside Ave.
4. Obit:
Jeanice Downhour, 75, passed away on April 1, 2010, at her residence in Chinook due to cancer. Her funeral Mass will be Wednesday, April 7, 2010, at 11 a.m,. in St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church with burial following in Harlem Cemetery at 2 p.m.The rosary will be recited on Tuesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook. (Havre Daily News, April 5, 2010)5. Obit:
CHINOOK - Jeanice M. (Crumb) Downhour, 76, a beautician, died of natural causes Thursday at her home in Chinook.
Rosary is 7 this evening at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Chinook. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gabriel's, with burial at 2 p.m. in Harlem Cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, John Downhour Sr. of Chinook; sons John Downhour Jr. of Cut Bank, Jeff Downhour of Helena and Joel Downhour of Glendive; daughters Jill Gideon, Jody Downhour, Jen Graham and Judy Hagenau, all of Havre; 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandsons. (Great Falls Tribune, April 6, 2010)
They had the following children:
+ 1627 M i Living + 1628 F ii Living + 1629 F iii Jodell Lee Downhour + 1630 M iv Living + 1631 F v Living 1632 F vi Living Living married Living. 1633 M vii Living Living married Living.