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     Lester R. Pratt was born on 13 May 1926 at Michigan.^1,2 He was the son of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich.¹ Lester R. Pratt was recorded in the census of parents, Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich, on 10 April 1930 at Egelston, Muskegon County, Michigan.¹ Les was also included in the census of his parents on 2 May 1940 at Egelston, Michigan.³ Lester R. Pratt witnessed the census of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich on 27 April 1950 at Egleston, Muskegon County, Michigan.⁴ Lester R. Pratt married Dorothy Alice Johnson, daughter of George Franklin Johnson and Elizabeth Jane Jones, on 24 June 1950 at Muskegon, Michigan.^5,6 Lester R. Pratt died on 18 January 2006 at Muskegon, Michigan, at age 79; From the Muskegon Chronicle, The (MI) - Friday, January 20, 2006. "LESTER R. PRATT, 79, of Muskegon died Thursday. Arrangements by Sytsema, Apple".^2,7,8

     Betty Mae Alvord was born on 19 May 1926 at Centralia, Washington.¹ She was the daughter of Irving Eugene Alvord and Margaret Leah Simmons. Betty Mae Alvord was listed in the census of Irving Eugene Alvord and Margaret Leah Simmons on 7 April 1930 at Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.² She was also included in the census of her parents on 6 April 1940 at Centralia, Lewis County, Washington.³ Betty Mae Alvord died on 17 March 2004 at Richland, Washington, at age 77; Obit - Betty Mae (Alvord) Allwine, age 77, of Richland, passed away March 17, 2004 at homel. She was preceded in death by her daughters Suzanne Turner and Joanne Baker, parents Margaret and Eugene Alvord. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Allwine, Sr, daughter Marsha and Fred Miller of Rochester and family; daughter Brenda and Dwayne Medlin of Temple, Texas and family; son Jerry and Cherie Allwine of Richland and family; son Greg and Laura Allwine of Enumclaw and family; son Gene Allwine of Pullman, WA and his daughter; son Darel and Sally Allwine of Richland and family; son Darin and Cindy Allwine of Woodbridge, VA and family; Suzanne?s children and grandchildren and Joanne?s children and grandchildren; sisters Barbara McGhee of Puyallup; Margenia Simmons of Oregon City, OR; Martha McNeill of Puyallup; brother Dick Alvord of Seattle All together she had 9 children, 23 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.¹

     Robert Clayton Harrington was born on 20 June 1926 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon.^1,3 He was the son of Walter Richard Harrington and Sercina Marie Mingo.¹ Robert Clayton Harrington was included in the census of Walter Richard Harrington and Sercina Marie Mingo on 29 April 1940 at Shasta, Klamath County, Oregon.⁴ Robert Clayton Harrington died on 12 August 1994 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oegon, at age 68; From and obituary posted on Find-A-Grave - "Robert Clayton "Bob" Harrington, 68, a native and life-long resident of Klamath Falls, died Aug. 12, 1994, in Klamath Falls;He was born to Walter and Marie Mingo-Demain Harrington; He served in the Navy in the South Pacific during World War II; He spent most of his life as a truck driver, working in logging and ranching; As a single parent, he raised eight children. He also raised one grandson until becoming ill;

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Conn and Jennifer Harrington, Selah, Wash., and Walter and Rhonda Harrington, Eagle Point; sons, Scott Harrington, Klamath Falls and Frank Harrington, Missoula, Mont; daughters, Debra and Colleen Harrington, both Klamath Falls, and Kathleen Harrington, Medford; daughter and son-in-law, Annette and David Boyle, Prosser, Wash; mother, Marie Harrington, Klamath Falls; brotther, Darrell Harrington, Klamath Falls; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia and Darvin Ericks, Redding, Calif., and Rita and Robert Childers and Theresa and Dean Johnson, all Klamath Falls, JoAnne and Richard Berg, Keno, and Norma and Dale Rager, Anderson, Calif; 18 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; He was preceded in death by his father, Walter, in 1964, and a son Clifford Harrington, in 1975.³

     Edward E Piper was born on 2 July 1926 at Okanogan County, Washington.^1,2 He was the son of Earl Piper and Margaret Leab.¹ Edward E Piper was included in the census of Earl Piper and Margaret Leab on 13 April 1940 at Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington.³ Edward E Piper From his memoriam "Ed graduated from Eastern and he and his young wife, Ruth set out for a new job opportunity, and a new life, teaching 5th grade at Peshastin. A year later, they moved to Dryden, where he taught Math, P.E. Shop Class and also coached Basketball. He was the Principal at Dryden for 27 years. A job that he enjoyed very much, retiring in 1982. Ed had many interests and hobbies in life. He was an avid collector of many things antique and beautiful, especially apple labels, old unique bottles and Ellensburg Blue Agates. He loved to garden and grew gorgeous vegetables. He enjoyed reading and sharing paperbacks with his sister, Rosemary. He also enjoyed golfing and fishing with very special friends over the years. . Above all, Ed was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was always content in life and will be greatly missed and always loved".² He died on 25 December 2013 at Dryden, Washington, at age 87; From a Memoriam published in The Wenatchee World "Ed is survived by his loving wife, Ruth and their children, sons, Randy (Nancy) and David (Lisa); daughter, Lori. Ed has seven grandchildren: David, Jennifer, Rodney, Emma, Dawson, Sabel and Faith. He is also survived by his sister, Rosemary Lundberg. He was preceded in death by his son, Shannon in 2008, and a sister, Glena Lee".²

     John David Lehman was born on 3 July 1926 at China.¹ He was the son of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke.¹ John David Lehman was found on a passenger list on 26 January 1927 at Seattle, King County, Washington, Ariving from Hong Kong China aboard the S.S. Empress Of Canada. All of the Lehman children exited the Vessel at Victoria, B.C.² He was in the household of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke on 4 April 1930 at Red Bird, Bell County, Kentucky.³ John David Lehman witnessed the census of Algie Ellsworth Lehman and Mabel Claire Burke on 12 April 1940 at Bird Evangelical Hospital, 7-9 Magisterial District, Bell County, Kentucky.⁴ John David Lehman died on 15 December 1974 at age 48.¹

     Charles Fielding Chelf married Kathryn Jenkins.² Charles Fielding Chelf was born on 16 July 1926 at Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Hugh Tucker Chelf and Mary Genevive Payne.¹ Charles Fielding Chelf was recorded in the census of Hugh Tucker Chelf and Mary Genevive Payne on 9 April 1930 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Charles Fielding Chelf was included in the census of Hugh Tucker Chelf and Mary Genevive Payne on 23 April 1940 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Charles Fielding Chelf died on 20 December 2011 at Manassas, Virginia, at age 85; "Obituary from the Culpeper Star-Eponent, December 23,2011 - born on July 16, 1926 in Culpeper County, Virginia to the late Hugh Tucker Chelf, M.D. and Mary Genevieve (Payne) Chelf. Charles moved from Culpeper to Manassas in 1953. He was a Charter Member of the Bull Run Regional Antique Car Club and enjoyed baseball and football. He retired after 30 years from VDOT. He is predeceased by his parents; his wife: Kathryn Jenkins Chelf; his brother: Hugh Tucker Chelf, Jr., M.D. and his sister: Anne Josephine Chelf, CDR USN (Ret.) Survivors include his daughter: Mary Josephine Outland and her husband Joseph John Outland of Manassas, Va; two nephews: John Jenkins of Woodbridge, Va. and Richard Jenkins of Blacksburg, Va. and several great nephews and nieces.²"

     Mary Lou "Dixie" Perkins was born on 26 July 1926 at Kansas City, Clay County, Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Henry "Charley" Perkins and Edna Lou Campbell.¹ Mary Lou "Dixie" Perkins was included in the census of her parents, Charles Henry "Charley" Perkins and Edna Lou Campbell, on 9 April 1930 at Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.² Mary was included in the census of her parnets on 10 April 1940 at Kansas City, Kansas.³ Mary Lou "Dixie" Perkins married Paul F Miller on 15 November 1947 at Kansas City, Kansas..¹ Mary Lou "Dixie" Perkins died on 2 June 2015 at Eudora, Douglas County, Missouri, at age 88.¹

     Robert Cameron Thompson was born on 5 September 1926 at Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of Robert C. Thompson and Katherine W. Slaughter.¹ Robert Cameron Thompson was included in the census of Katherine "Kate" Rogers Somerville on 3 April 1940 at Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia.³ Robert Cameron Thompson married Beverly Mason Payne, daughter of Rpbert B. Payne and Elizabeth M Dillard, on 25 February 1950 at Episcopal Church, Fredricksburg, Virgiinia.^2,4 Robert Cameron Thompson died on 25 July 2003 at Culpeper County, Virginia, at age 76; Son of Katherine W. Slaughter and Robert C. Thompson.²

     Beverly Mason Payne was born on 17 September 1926.¹ She was the daughter of Rpbert B. Payne and Elizabeth M Dillard.¹ Beverly Mason Payne married Robert Cameron Thompson, son of Robert C. Thompson and Katherine W. Slaughter, on 25 February 1950 at Episcopal Church, Fredricksburg, Virgiinia.^1,2 Beverly Mason Payne died on 2 May 2016 at Stafford County, Virginia., at age 89; Posted on Ancestry by frankf3t from the Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star, online edition, "Beverley Mason Payne Thompson, 89, of Stafford County passed away Monday, May 2, 2016, surrounded by her immediate family at her home, “Shelborne,” after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease"; "She is survived by her two sons, Robert Cameron Thompson III (Martha) of Culpeper and Robert Beverley Payne Thompson (Pamela) of Fredericksburg: her grandchildren, Ashley Thompson Thumann (Charles) of Norman, Okla., Katherine Thompson Louder (Kevin) of Clayton, N.C., Robert Beverley Payne Thompson Jr. (Anne) of Spring Lake, N.C., and Warner Case Erwin Thompson of Richmond; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Bettie Payne Grey; a niece, Elizabeth Grey Pardo; nephew Samuel McLeary Grey; and her beloved cousin, Virginia Payne Sasser".

     Betty Jean Brown is the daughter of William Howard Brown and Maryella Bailey.¹

     John W. Otte was born on 12 October 1926 at Symour, Jackson County, Indiana.^2,3 He was the son of Omer Herman Otte and Mabel Anna Lena Trimpe.^1,2 John W. Otte married Ellen Clift in 1980 at Indiana.³ John W. Otte died on 26 August 2016 at Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, at age 89; From and obituary published in the Galveston Daily News and ported at Find-A-Grave: "John married Ellen Clift Otte in 1980, and together they moved to Galveston, TX, where John enjoyed golfing at the Galveston Country Club, the Monday Breakfast Club with his buddies, and the BT Dinner group. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Municipal Utility District No. 1 for several years; John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Ellen Otte; daughters, Nancy Otte of Jasper, IN, and Julie Wedean and husband, Dave, of Dunwoody, GA; son, John R. “Chip” Otte and wife, Becky, of Brownsburg, IN; grandchildren, Ethan and Ashton Otte, of Brownsburg, IN; sisters, Treva Stahl of Seymour, IN, and Patricia Harris of Sault Ste Marie, MI; brother-in-law, Bill Clift, of Zionsville, IN; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews whom he dearly loved".³

     Eloise Juanita Burtis is the daughter of Edwin Samuel Burtis and Emma Gillespie.²

     Sarah Eugenia "Sally" Burke was also known as Sally Burke. She was born on 12 November 1926 at Los Angeles, California.¹ She was the daughter of William Edmund Burke and Virginia Mattice. Sarah Eugenia "Sally" Burke was recorded in the census of William Edmund Burke and Virginia Mattice on 10 April 1930 at Trona, San Bernardino County, California.² Sarah Eugenia "Sally" Burke was included in the census of William Edmund Burke and Virginia Mattice on 16 April 1940 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada; For this census they listed their 1935 residence as Trona, San Burnadino County, California.³ Sally married Arthur Robert Messerly, son of Frederick C Messerly and Cora E. (?).⁴ Sally died on 24 November 1998 at age 72.⁴

     U Bernelle Jarrell is the daughter of Sidney Franklin Jarrell and Eva May Hawks.¹

     James M. Walsh is the son of James R Walsh and Anna Johnson.

     Alice Marshall Taylor is the daughter of Henry Taylor Taylor and Isabel Deleon Williams.²

     Martha May Mark is the daughter of Andrew J Mark and Katie M (?)²

     Levine Robins is the daughter of Jess Robins and Martha Ann Church.¹

     Bonnie and her brother appear to have taken the sir name of Bonita's second husband John "Mick."³ Bonnie J. Laban was born in 1927 at Michigan.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Laban and Bonita F(lorence) Davidson.¹ Bonnie J. Laban was listed as a granddaughter in census of William Davidson and Grace Dahlem on 11 April 1930 at Lafayette Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.¹ Bonnie J. Laban was included in the census of Bonita F(lorence) Davidson on 17 April 1940 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan.⁴ She died on 25 January 2005 at Grand Rapids, Michigan; From her Obituary: She was preceded in death by her parents, Bonita and John Mick; and her brother, William Mick. She is survived by two nieces, Kathy Bryant and Patti Bodenberg; a sister-in-law, Catherine (John) Shell.³

     Mary Langenbahn was born in 1927.¹ She married Carl E Walters, son of Carl Walters and Louise E Menzel, at Illinois.¹ Mary Langenbahn died in 1971.¹

     Margaret Kitts is the daughter of George Ganam Kitts and Mary Alsie Stevens.¹

     Audrey Pratt was born in 1927 at Thorney.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Pratt and Mary Ann Neal.¹ Audrey Pratt married Rowland Lilley between 1 April 1948 and 30 June 1948.¹ Audrey Pratt died on 14 June 2008.¹

     Harriet Purcell McLean was born on 2 January 1927 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Dr Allen McLean and Ella Alderman.² Harriet Purcell McLean married Robert Carroll Slaughter Jr., son of Robert Carol Taylor Slaughter and Lucy Lyne, after 1945 at Virginia.¹ Harriet Purcell McLean died on 19 December 2008 at Orange County, Virginia, at age 81.¹

     Eugene Littwin was born on 6 January 1927 at New Jersey.^1,2 He was the son of Victor A. Littwin and Louise Byrne.¹ Eugene Littwin was included in the census of Victor A. Littwin and Louise Byrne on 10 April 1930 at Cleveland, Cuyhoga County, Ohio.³ Eugene Littwin began military service on 29 January 1945 at New York City, New York.⁴ He died in September 1973 at Newport News, Virginia, at age 46.²

     Bonnie Ruth Walker was born on 13 February 1927 at Greenville, Hunt County, Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel William Vestus Walker and Mary Ellen Basinger. Bonnie Ruth Walker was included during the census of her parents, Samuel William Vestus Walker and Mary Ellen Basinger, on 8 April 1930 at Granville City, Hunt County, Texas.² Bonnie Ruth Walker married Lee E Steele, son of Clyde Emmett Steele and Stella Mae Smith, before 1950 at Texas.¹ Bonnie Ruth Walker died on 26 June 2004 at Denison, Grayson County, Texas, at age 77.¹

     James Ita Vette is the son of Ira Vette and Alma Julia Ishmael.¹

     Hubert Walter Matthews was born on 16 April 1927 at Missouri.² He was the son of Walter DeWitt Matthews and Emeline Page.² Hubert Walter Matthews married Venita Arlene Pallette, daughter of Jesse Clayton Pallette and Gladys Mc Clure, on 12 June 1947 at Odessa, Lafayette County, Missouri.¹ Hubert Walter Matthews died on 20 February 1989 at Missouri at age 61.²

     Carlma Louella Symes is the daughter of Russel C. Symes and Emma M. Lackewandt.^2,3

     Mary Douglas Smith was born on 23 June 1927 at Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. Taylor Garnett Smith and Millie/Willie Ruby Steele.¹ Mary Douglas Smith married (?) Dueno.¹ Mary Douglas Smith married Burrill M Gray, son of Williard Avery Gray and Dorothy Matteson, on 31 July 1981 at Lynchburg, Virginia.^1,2 Mary Douglas Smith died on 2 October 2017 at Virginia at age 90; Burial: Virginia Memorial Park, Forest, Bedford County, Virginia From a obituary posted at Find-A-Grave: "Mary was a retired teacher with Lynchburg City Schools and she spent her life quietly finding opportunities to love and serve all who came across her path She is survived by her son, Joseph A. Dueno; two step-children, Dorothy G. Lombardi and Burrill M. Gray Jr; niece, Martha Smith; three grandchildren, Lauren Malone, Kendra Dueno, and Dominic Lombardi; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan, Tanner, Sydney, and Brooklyn."¹

     Fred C. Bollhoffer Jr was born on 23 July 1927.¹ He was the son of Fred A Bollhoffer and Augusta "Gussie" M. Albrecht.¹ Fred C. Bollhoffer Jr was recorded in the census of his parents Fred A Bollhoffer and Augusta "Gussie" M. Albrecht on 21 April 1930 at Chicago, CooK County, Illinois.³ Fred C. Bollhoffer Jr was included in the census of Augusta "Gussie" M. Albrecht and Fred A Bollhoffer on 30 April 1940 at Justice, Cook County, Illinois.⁴ Fred C. Bollhoffer Jr began military service in 1946; Medical Corp.¹ He ended military service in 1949; Medical Corp. He married Maxine Buchanan, daughter of James Clinton Buchanan and Bernice Luella Caves, on 1 July 1950 at Hancock, Wisconsin.¹ As of December 1981, the address of Fred C. Bollhoffer Jr was 1015 E. 16th St., Lombard, Illinois.⁵ He died on 13 February 1998 at Lombard, Du Page County, Illinois, at age 70; From Fred's Obituary: "husband of Maxine; father of Cathy Budach of Lombard, Fred (Francesca), and Debbe (Paul) Brunke of Lombard; grandfather of five; brother-in-law of Bernard Buchanan and James (Iona); and uncle to many nieces and nephews.....a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II and the Korean War."^6,2

     Joyce Ruth Reynolds was the daughter of Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell.² Joyce Ruth Reynolds was in the census of Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell on 7 April 1930 at Rose Avennue, Placerville, El Dorado County, California.¹ Joyce was included in the census of her parents on 2 April 1940 at Eden (Hayward), Alameda County, California.³ Joyce Ruth Reynolds married Howard Vernon Briley, son of Howard Briley and Louise Marie Verges, on 31 January 1949 at Truckee, Nevada County, California.⁴ Joyce Ruth Reynolds and Howard Vernon Briley appeared on the 1939 Register of 15 April 1950 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California.⁵ Joyce Ruth Reynolds died on 17 December 2020 at Clovis, Fresno County, California, at age 93.⁶

     Allen McVey Wood Steele was born on 5 August 1927 at Fayette County, West Virginia.¹ He was the son of David Fred Steele and Laura Russie Wood.¹ Allen McVey Wood Steele was included during the census of his parents, Laura Russie Wood, on 4 April 1930 at Ansted, Fayette County, West Virginia.³ Allen McVey Wood Steele married Nelda Fay McKeown, daughter of Willie Green McKeown and Mary Ethel Steger, on 3 January 1948.² Allen McVey Wood Steele died on 20 February 2012 at Texas at age 84; Burial: Huston National Cemetery, Huston Texas. From a post at Find-A-Grave: "joined the U.S. Navy in 1945 at the end of World War II. While his time in the military was brief, he was very proud of his service and had great respect for those who serve their country. Towards the end of his service, he met Nelda McKeown at the USO in Orange, Texas, and married her on January 3, 1948". - "received a degree in Music Education at the University of Houston in 1952 and was a high school band director until 1961. The remainder of his professional career was spent as a piano technician in the greater Houston area, becoming a respected member of the Piano Technician's Guild. He tuned the piano for the Houston Symphony and for many well-known international concert pianists. After many years as an independent piano technician, Allen joined the staff at the University of Houston and retired in 1992. In addition to his duties as a piano technician there, he and Nelda spent much time supporting the UH band and enjoying Cougar football. He remained a strong supporter of the Cougar football team and attended as many games as he could. Allen was especially proud that two of his children, as well as one of his grandchildren, graduated from UH". - "Allen was preceded in death by his wife, Nelda. He is survived by five children, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchild".² He and Nelda Fay McKeown were parents of 5 children.²

     Ella M Greer was born on 30 August 1927 at Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lester Harold Greer and Hattie M Holiday.¹ Ella M Greer was included in the census of Lester Harold Greer and Hattie M Holiday on 4 April 1940 at Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.³ Ella M Greer married George William Bubnis circa 1947.² Ella M Greer died on 2 November 1989 at Lakeport, Lake County, California, at age 62.²

     Robert Storey Brown was born on 4 September 1927 at Bay City, Texas.² He was the son of Samuel Brown and Margaret Rutledge ?² Robert was included in the census of his parents, Samuel Brown and Margaret Rutledge ?, on 12 April 1930 at Newgulf, Wharton County, Texas.³ Robert Storey Brown was included in the census of his parents, Samuel Brown and Margaret Rutledge ?, on 24 May 1940 at Justice Precinct 3, Wharton County, Texas.⁴ Robert Storey Brown married Eleanor "Mickey" McLernon, daughter of George Justin McLeron and Marjorie Pleasants Armstrong, circa 1950 at Bexar County, Texas.¹ Robert Storey Brown died on 30 December 2011 at Texas at age 84; Published in Express-News on Jan. 4, 2012. "Robert "Bob" Storey Brown, Sr., 84, passed away on December 30, 2011. He was born on September 4, 1927 in Bay City, Texas to the late Samuel and Margaret Brown. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor "Mickey" Brown; daughters, Eleanor Chase and Ann McIntyre; sons, Robert Storey Brown, Jr. and George Brown; and four grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Michael and brothers, Sam Brown and William "Bill" Brown".²

     Alice Annette Gregersen is the daughter of Lars Jorgen Gregersen and Anna W. Albrecht.¹

     Leon Clayton Papkoff was born on 13 October 1927 at Santa Clara County, California.¹ He was the son of Jacob Papkoff and Ida Susskin ?² Leon Clayton Papkoff was recorded in the census of Jacob Papkoff and Ida Susskin ? on 15 April 1930 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.² Leon Clayton Papkoff was included in the census of Jacob Papkoff and Ida Susskin ? on 13 April 1940 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.³ Leon Clayton Papkoff died on 16 October 2005 at Folsom, Sacramento County, California, at age 78.^1,4

     Lois Albright was born on 23 October 1927.¹ She was the daughter of Harry William Albright and Myrtle Brown.¹ Lois was also included in the census of her parents on 26 April 1940 at Chicago.² Lois Albright married Jack Edward Thornton, son of Fay Clifford Thornton and Marian Conklin, on 22 December 1952 at Lane County, Oregon.^3,4 As of December 1981, the address of Lois Albright and Jack Edward Thornton was 5085 Maacleay Road S.E., Salem, Oregon.⁵ Lois Albright died on 16 December 2014 at Salem, Marion County, Oregon, at age 87; From an obituary "Published in the Salem, Oregon Statesman Journal on Dec 18, 2014": She is survived by her husband, Jack, and children: Perry of Seattle, Craig of McMinnville, and Ruth of West Salem. Her grandchildren are Dominic, Ryan, Josiah, Rose, Teresa, Ann, and Kate. Keith is her grat-grandchild. She survived the deaths of her sons Lee and Keith. Her major employment was being a substitute teacher in Salem schools.⁶

     Walter Patrick "Darrell" Harrington was born on 23 October 1927 at Lindsay, Tulare County, California.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Richard Harrington and Sercina Marie Mingo.¹ Walter Patrick "Darrell" Harrington was included in the census of Walter Richard Harrington and Sercina Marie Mingo on 29 April 1940 at Shasta, Klamath County, Oregon.³ Walter Patrick "Darrell" Harrington died on 30 August 1997 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon, at age 69; From and Obituary posted at Find-A-Grave "Walter Patrick "Darrell" Harrington, 69, died at his Klamath Falls residence on Aug. 30, 1997; He was born to Walter and Marie (Mingo)Harrington in Lindsay, California; he spent most of his life in the Klamath Basin. When he was 15 years old he was a jockey at Bay Meadows Race Track in California and by the age of 16, had started his rodeo career; In 1945, he left high school to jion the Navy, service for two years. He then returned to high school at Sacred Heart Academy, where he excelled at football; After graduation he re-enlisted in the Navy for two more years; Mr. Harrington was a professional boxer and boxed at the Klamath Armory during the 1950s. He also boxed while serving in the Navy and he won many times; He was a professional cowboy, riding saddle bronc and bareback, and a memberof the Pofessional Rodeo Cowyboys Association for many years. He won numerous rodeo events; Mr. Harriington ranched in Ruth, Calif., before retiring to Klamath Falls; He was also a horseshoer and worked in the constructin and logging industries as well;

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Luke and Patti Harrington, Sycamore, Ohio, and Patrick and Paula Harrington, Meridian, Miss; step-children, Max Morris, TN Asa Morris, MS and Delcie Morris, Meridian; grandchildren, Victoria and Nicholas Harrington, both Sycamore, and Patrick Harrington Jr. and Phillip Harrington, both Meridian; mother, Marie Harrington, Klamath Falls; sisters and brother-in-law, Pat and Dorvin Ericks and Norma and Dale Rager, all Anderson, Calif., Rita and Bob Childers and Teresa and Dean Johnson, all Klamath Falls, and JoAnne and Richard Berg, Keno; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Walter, brother, Robert Harrington, and a stepdaughter, Kristy Harrington.²

     August Heck was born on 29 October 1927 at Würmersheim, Germany.² He was the son of Anton Heck and Magdalena Kassel.² August Heck died on 28 June 2010 at Durmersheim, Germany, at age 82.³

     Barbara Fuhr was born on 25 December 1927 at San Francisco County, California.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Garland Fuhr and Edith Guild Burke.¹ Barbara Fuhr was recorded in the census of her parents, William Garland Fuhr and Edith Guild Burke, on 3 April 1930 at San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.³ Barbara was also included in the census of parents on 17 April 1940 at 256 Grand Boulward Avenue, San Mateo, San Mateo County, California.⁴ Barbara Fuhr married (--?--) Eyerly circa 1950 at California.⁵ She died on 4 January 2000 at Pebble Beach, Monterey County, California, at age 72.⁵

     Bonnie Mae Smith was born circa 1928 at West Virginia.¹ She married Richard Seibert Button, son of James Mortimer Button and Eva Mae Seibert, on 9 September 1951.¹ Bonnie Mae Smith died in April 1999.¹

     Cecil Edward Spurgeon is the son of Cecil Stallings Spurgeon and Lillian Anne Kitts.²

     Emory Warren Morehead is the son of Charles Lee Morehead and Dora May Walker.¹

     Dillard Charles Clemons is the son of Joseph Henry Clemons and Josephine "Josie" Neel.¹

     James H Tisdale is the son of Andrew J Tisdale and Mary Bales.¹

     Joanne Marie Witte is the daughter of George Frederick W Witte and Cornelia Henrietta Donhost.¹

     Eunice Fedder was born on 28 January 1928.¹ She was the daughter of Louis Fitterman and Lillian Horowit.¹ Eunice Fedder married Milton Herbert Cohen on 27 October 1951 at Boston, Massachusetts; Marriage resulted in 3 children, 1 boy and 2 girls.¹ Eunice Fedder died circa 1995.¹

     Gerald Uriah Pratt was born on 12 February 1928 at Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich.¹
     Gerald Uriah Pratt was recorded in the census of Ralph Otis Pratt and Nina Bell Goodrich on 10 April 1930 at Egelston, Muskegon County, Michigan.¹ Gerald was also included in the census of his parents on 2 May 1940 at Egelston, Michigan.⁴ Gerald Uriah Pratt married Luella May Bordeau, daughter of Bernard Bordeau and Luella Newburn, circa 1946 at Michigan.⁵ Gerald Uriah Pratt and Luella May Bordeau appeared on the 1950 US Census of 27 April 1950 in Egelston, Mukegon County, Michigan.⁶ Gerald Uriah Pratt died on 6 January 1999 at Joshua Tree, San Bernardino, California, at age 70; Gearld Pratt - Laborer, 70. "A chapel service will be held at noon Monday at Mountain Vally Chapel in Josua Tree followed by a graveside service at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, for Gerald U. Pratt, who died on Jan 6, 1999 at the age of 70. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Moun-tain Valley Chapel. A native of Muskegon, Mich. Mr. Pratt was a 12-year resident of Josua Tree. He was a self-employed laborer for 40 years before retiring. Mr. Pratt is survived by his wife, Helen Pratt of Joshua Tree; two daughters, Linda Grewe and Viola Charles, both of Michigan; Two brothers Jess Pratt and Lester Pratt both of Michigan; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Loella May Pratt. Pastor David Maxson of Church of the Nazarene will officate at the service. Mountain Valley Morturary is in charge of arrangements."^3,7

     Nancy Jane Cassingham married David E Bassham Jr, son of David "G(S or E)" Ellis Basham and Pansy Margaret McQuerry.¹ Nancy Jane Cassingham was born on 18 February 1928 at Warrenburg, Johnson County, Missouri.¹ She died on 29 January 2009 at Bella Vista, Arkansas, at age 80; From her obituar in the Moring News: "She was born on Feb. 18, 1920, in Warrensburg, Mo., to Chester Cassingham and Muriel Whitman Cassingham."; "She was preceded in death by her husband, David Ellis Basham, Jr. and son, Richard Wallace Basham"; "She is survived by two daughters, Judith Roberts of Warrensburg and Paula Clifton of Colorado Springs, Colo; a sister, Emily Cook of Zephyr Hills, Fla; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.¹"

     Charles "Chuck" Shaefer was born on 19 March 1928 at Oregon.² He married Margaret "Joan" Salmon, daughter of Benjamin Ross Salmon and Gladys H Berryhill, after 4 February 1951 at California.¹ Charles "Chuck" Shaefer died on 17 September 1992 at San Joaquin County, California, at age 64; Only Charles Schaefer of the appropriat age.^1,2

     Nelda Fay McKeown was born on 26 April 1928 at Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willie Green McKeown and Mary Ethel Steger.² Nelda Fay McKeown married Allen McVey Wood Steele, son of David Fred Steele and Laura Russie Wood, on 3 January 1948.¹ Nelda Fay McKeown died on 11 June 2008 at Conroe, Montogmery County, Texas, at age 80.^1,2 She and Allen McVey Wood Steele were parents of 5 children.¹

     Marilyn Jean Taylor was born on 5 May 1928 at Freeport, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of John R. Taylor and Marian E. Jenner.³ Mailyn was included in the census of her parents, John R. Taylor and Marian E. Jenner, on 11 April 1930 at Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois.⁴ Marilyn Jean Taylor was included in the census of John R. Taylor and Marian E. Jenner on 15 April 1940 at Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois.⁵ Marilyn Jean Taylor married William Raab Pratt, son of William Reen Pratt and Elsie Flornce Darby, on 30 June 1950 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.^6,7 Marilyn Jean Taylor died on 19 January 2017 at age 88.⁸

     Philip Kendael Bekeart was born on 19 June 1928 at San Francisco County, California.¹ He was the son of Philip Kendall Bekeart and Grace P. Rudgear.¹ Philip Kendael Bekeart died on 3 July 1999 at San Mateo County, Califronia, at age 71.²

     Thomas Ardell Prater was born on 20 July 1928 at Priest River, Idaho.¹ He was the son of Benton Prater and Myrtle Huff.¹ Thomas Ardell Prater died on 28 March 2007 at Nount Vernon, Washington, at age 78; From an obituray in the Skagit Valley Hearld: "Tom attended a one-room school in Priest River until the age of 7 when his family moved to western Washington. His family resided in Sedro-Woolley until Tom was 16 and then moved with his family to Marysville where he graduated from high school in 1947. At age 20, Tom enlisted in the National Guard and served for seven years. In 1949, Tom met Ruth Ellen Steele of Seattle and they married in July 1950. Tom learned to carve wood. He was a first rate "whittler" and he loved to delight his grandchildren and great grandchildren with his craft"; "tom is survived by his loving wife, Ellen, of 56 years and their four children, Gwen & husband Ralph Dalseg, Tom Prater, Jr., Cindy Mc Goff, all of Mount Vernon and Tim & wife LaDonna Prater, of Burlington; 7 grandchildren, Ryan & Gina Dalseg, Joann Kratzer, Amy & Wes Stene, all of Mount Vernon, Kirstin & Augustine Veliz, of Everett, Kara & Dallas Wolkenhauer, of Sedro-Woolley, Roxy Crosby, and Timmy Prater, of Burlington".¹

     Arthur E. Deicke was born on 1 October 1928 at California.^1,2 He was the son of Lester L. Deicke and Maybelle Reynolds.¹ Arthur E. Deicke was included in the census of George Henry Reynolds and Rosetta Barbara Dies on 5 April 1930 at Stockton, California.¹ Arthur E. Deicke died on 23 December 2010 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, at age 82; From a post on Find A Grave "ARTHUR ELWIN DEICKE, SR. passed away on 23 December 2010. He was 82. Born in Stockton. Art spent most of his later life in Riverside, but moved back to Stockton early this year; Published in Press-Enterprise from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2010". From the inscription on his head stone: "A1C, US Air Force, Korea.²"

     Charles William "Billy" Breeden is the son of Janet Wilmer Armstrong.

     Richard Seibert Button was born on 18 October 1928 at Culpeper County, Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of James Mortimer Button and Eva Mae Seibert.¹ Richard Seibert Button was included in the census of James Mortimer Button and Eva Mae Seibert on 12 April 1930 at Jefferson, Culpeper County, Virginia.¹ Richard Seibert Button married Bonnie Mae Smith on 9 September 1951.² Richard Seibert Button died on 13 December 2008 at New Buffalo, Michigan, at age 80; From Dick's Obituary: "Dick was born on October 18, 1928 to James Mortimer Button and Eva Mae Seibert Button on a farm in Culpeper County, Va. He had two older brothers, James Mortimer Button Jr. and Edward Frederic Button, both decease";" He is survived by an older sister Helen Louise Button Brown; a younger brother, Harmon Button; his two children, Richard Dale ?Rick? Button and Barbara Jane ?Barb? Button; and his two grandchildren, Stacey Nicole Button and Shelby Marie Button".²

     Dorothy Ann Houweling is the daughter of William L Houweling and Gretchen King.¹

     Thomas M. Arnest IV was born on 22 December 1928 at Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas M. Arnest Jr and Alice Eleanor Orr.¹ Thomas M. Arnest IV married Barbara Louise Woods, daughter of David Cooper Woods and Katharine Pamela Rowe, after 1950.^3,2 Thomas M. Arnest IV died on 14 November 1994 at Westmoreland County, Virginia, at age 65.²