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     Joanne Marie Donhost is the daughter of Earl Eugene Donhost and Irene Needham.¹

     George E. Amstutz was born on 4 November 1935 at Ada, Hardin County, Ohio.^3,2 He was the son of George E. Amstutz and Mary M. Walls.² George E. Amstutz died on 21 June 1997 at Gem County, Idaho, at age 61.³

     Sharon Gail Reynolds was born on 5 December 1935 at Sacramento County, California.^1,2 She was the daughter of Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell. Sharon Gail Reynolds was included in the census of her parents, Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell, on 2 April 1940 at Eden (Hayward), Alameda County, California.³ Sharon Gail Reynolds married Tomas Douglas Jordan Jr, son of Thomas Douglas Jordan and Evelyn White, in January 1955 at Reno, Nevada. She died on 13 February 2018 at Nevada at age 82.

     Wayne Salmon is the son of Raymond Leroy Salmon and Dorothy Margaret Ann Camp.¹

     John Henry Meier was born circa 1936 at Colorado.¹ He was the son of Henry J Meier and Helen A Croke.¹ John Henry Meier died on 14 April 2010 at Denver, Denver County, Colorado; From the Denver Post Obituary "MEIER, JOHN H., PhD. John H. Meier, PhD. passed away April 14, 2010. John was born in 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Henry and Helen Meier. He grew up in Denver, graduating from Regis High School in 1953, then attended Dartmouth College for two years, where he joined Psi Upsilon fraternity and participated in the Navy ROTC. Recognizing his all-star baseball pitching talent in high school, big league scouts from the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Dodgers, and Pittsburg Pirates approached him. A favorite baseball memory while on the Yankees farm team was striking out Billy Martin. John then spent two years in the Saint Thomas Seminary in Denver. He met and married Ann Heckendorf in Littleton, Colo. where they made their first home. He graduated from Regis College and later received his Master's and Doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of Denver with a focus on child development. As an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado, he started the New Nursery School, the precursor to the nationally recognized Head Start program. He also developed the crib enrichment items that led to the development of the BusyBox sold by Creative Playthings. He consulted with President Kennedy's committee on Mental Retardation. In 1965, his involvement in the creation of the national Head Start program led to an appointment to President Johnson's Head Start Professional Advisory Committee, where he was a federal reviewer for the program. In the late 1960's, he spearheaded the Rocky Mountain Educational Laboratory and became the national chairperson for the Early Childhood Consortium and simultaneously founded a private non-profit Psychological Educational Research Institute (PERI). PERI continues to function as a 501c3 corporation today, run by his three daughters. His interests and experience led to a 1969 appointment as Director of the John F. Kennedy Child Development Center for service, training and research on developmental disabilities. Here he continued to work with Head Start, especially the developmentally disabled and disadvantaged children and their families. He also served as a part time Vice President of Education for the Hasbro Toy Corporation. In 1974, he was nominated by the Ford administration to the position of Director of the U.S. Office of Child Development and Chief of the U.S. Children's Bureau. After a lengthy background check, he took office with a GS-18 supergrade level of clearance. While there, he influenced and helped create significant legislation, including writing sections of the Education for All Handicapped Law. After 18 months of service, he left Washington for Southern California to become the first Executive Director and then the Director of Research and Development for ChildHelp USA, a national program addressing the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. He did pro-bono consultation and evaluations for the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department. The pro-bono work evolved to a position as the Director for the disabilities division in a large Head Start Program for them. After nearly 50 years of rewarding work, Meier retired from formal gainful employment, focusing his talent on his golf handicap and family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, ANN, dog Beau, and three daughters, Rebecca (Meier) & Art Santos, Rita (Meier) & Michael Hemsley and Rhonda Meier (the "3RS"), and three granddaughters, Breanna, Amelia, & Mikayla Hemsley".²

     Peter James Derksen is the son of Jacob J Derksen and Anna Stienle.²

     Clayton Charles Bell was born on 29 February 1936 at Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.⁵ He was the son of Clayton Bell and Adelia Stukas.⁴ Clayton Charles Bell married Della Faye Pratt, daughter of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon, on 20 August 1955 at Alverno, Michigan.^1,4 Clayton died on 3 May 2008 at Michigan at age 72; From an obituary posted on Find-A-Grave "He was born February 29, 1936 in Pontiac to Clayton W. and Adelia C. (Stukas) Bell. On August 20, 1955 in Alverno, Clayton married Della F. Pratt who preceded him in death on May 14, 2004. Clayton worked at General Motors in Pontiac for 14 years and in 1981 moved to Cheboygan where he farmed. He enjoyed tinkering with small engines, fishing, deer hunting, vegetable gardening, tending to his flowers and was always willing to help out anyone who needed it. Survivors include his two children, Karen (John) Spencer and Charles Bell both of Holt.⁵" Clayton was mentioned as deceased in an obituary for his sister-in-law of Gertrude Theresa Pratt on 18 September 2008 at Cheboygan; From that obituary in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune 30 Sep 2008: "A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, Theresa was born May 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Lemon) Pratt.; Surviving are two sisters, Rosella Smith of Watford and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River, and two brothers, Ken (Jen) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, both of Cheboygan, A brother-in-law, Gene Michelin of Keego Harbor, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Michelin and Della Bell, and two brothers in law. Cayton Bell and Joe Smth".^1,6,7

     Carl Wesley Harrison is the son of William Harrison and Emma Sophia Katherine Wulf.

     Michael Thomas Makler married Andra (?)³ Michael Thomas Makler was born on 17 November 1936 at Boston, Massachussets.^1,4 He was the son of Maxwell "Mark" Irving Makler and Bettina "Betty" "Bessie" Fitterman.¹ Michael Thomas Makler was included in the census of Maxwell "Mark" Irving Makler and Bettina "Betty" "Bessie" Fitterman on 3 April 1940 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachussets; This census included Rosginal Pierce, age 21, occupation Nurse, born in Maine.¹ Michael Thomas Makler died on 13 May 2012 at Portland, Oregon, at age 75; From an obituary published in the Oregonian. (Portland Oregon). "He is survived by his wife, Andra; daughter, Cyndy Meyer; and grandchildren, Mckayla and Madyson; daughter, Darylle Mak; son, Mark; daughter-in-law, Sharon DeHaas Makler and grandchildren Josh and Carlie; his brothers, Harry Makler and Richard Sergay; and his Airedale Angel".⁴

     Ray Cvengros is the son of Joseph Cvengros and Vivian Scott.²

     Addison Yancey Gunter III is the son of Addison Yancey Gunter and Anna Ruth Morris.¹

     Patricia Joan Cathcart is the daughter of David Cathcart and Olive Irene Foster.¹

     Darlene Elaine Taulman is the daughter of Charles Taulman and Truby Louise Goelitz.¹

     Donna Jeanette Havens is the daughter of Donald Leroy Havens and Helen Miller.¹

     Barbara Ann Reynolds was born on 1 July 1937 at Alameda, Califonnia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest Andrew Reynolds and Barbara Aileen Buck.¹ Barbara Ann Reynolds was included in the census of Barbara Aileen Buck and Ernest Andrew Reynolds on 18 April 1940 at Richmond, Contra Costa County, California.¹ Barbara Ann Reynolds married Charles R Henson on 11 January 1956 at Sacramento County, California.³ Barbara Ann Reynolds died on 9 February 1989 at Solano County, California, at age 51.³

     Della Faye Pratt was born on 1 August 1937 at Aloha, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon.¹ Della Faye Pratt was included in the census of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon on 12 April 1940 at Aloha, Cheboygan County, Michigan.¹ Della Faye Pratt married Clayton Charles Bell, son of Clayton Bell and Adelia Stukas, on 20 August 1955 at Alverno, Michigan.^2,3 She died on 14 May 2004 at Cheboygan, Michigan, at age 66; From an Obituary: "Surviving is her husband, Clayton; a daughter, Karen (John) Spencer of Holt, Mich; a son, Charles Bell of Cheboygan; three grandchildren, Kimberly, Matthew, and Autumn; four sisters, Rosella Smith of Waterford, Theresa Chase of Cheboygan, Phyllis (Eugene) Michelin of Keego Harbor, Mich., and Evelyn (Donald) Passino of Indian River; two brothers, Kenneth (Genevieve) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, all of Cheboygan; and many nieces and nephews".² Della and husband Clayton were mentioned as deceased in an obituary for hir sister, Gertrude Theresa Pratt, on 18 September 2008 at Cheboygan; From that obituary in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune 30 Sep 2008: "A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, Theresa was born May 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Lemon) Pratt.; Surviving are two sisters, Rosella Smith of Watford and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River, and two brothers, Ken (Jen) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, both of Cheboygan, A brother-in-law, Gene Michelin of Keego Harbor, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Michelin and Della Bell, and two brothers in law. Cayton Bell and Joe Smth".^2,4,5

     Lowell Irvin Williamson was born on 12 August 1937 at Bates City, Lafayette County, Missouri.¹ He was the son of Robert Eugene Williamson Sr and Willey T Roemmich.¹ Lowell Irvin Williamson died on 25 November 2008 at Weaubleau, Hickory County, Missouri, at age 71; From an obituary in The Examiner (Independence - Blue Springs - Grain Valley,Mo) "Lowell was preceded in death by his parents Robert Eugene (Gene) Williamson Sr. and Willey T. Roemmich Williamson, sisters Eugenia (Jean) Stewart, Ellyn Shirley, and brother Robert (Bob) Eugene Williamson Jr. He is survived by his loving companion of 14 years Ruby Ball, daughter Paula Free Hatchett of Michigan, sister Pat R. Bliss of Blue Springs, MO, 4 nieces and 4 nephews, several great nieces and nephews, and cousins".¹ He "Lowell served in the U. S. Army and was stationed at Brady Air Base in Kyushu, Japan. He earned the Good Conduct Medal. After his discharge he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Blue Springs American Legion Post #499.

Lowell worked for Sears, Dean Machinery, and retired from Clarkson Construction Company in 1997 after 23 years. After retiring, his passions were working with wood, cutting wood, mowing grass, hunting and visiting his family and friends".¹

     Richard Glenn Steele was born on 17 August 1937 at Oregon.^1,3 He was the son of Glenn Harold Steele and Audrey F. Romine.¹ Richard was included in the census of his mother Audrey F. Romine Steele on 19 April 1940 at Halfway, Baker County, Oregon.¹ Richard Glenn Steele married Loretta Hmphrey circa 1954 at Oregon.⁴ Richard Glenn Steele died on 2 December 1996 at Halfway, Baker County, Oregon, at age 59.^2,5

     Lyle Erin Tracy was born on 30 August 1937 at Wasington.^1,2,3 He was the son of Hamer Tracy and Milre (?)³ Lyle E. Tracy appeared on the census of his parents, Hamer and Milre Tracy, of 15 April 1940 in Seattle, King County, Washington.³ Lyle Erin Tracy married Lorita Anne Plummer, daughter of Stanley F Plummer and Juanita Pearl Brake, on 23 January 1960 at San Diego County, California.¹ Lyle Erin Tracy died on 9 January 2007 at San Diego County, California, at age 69.²

     Dr Robert Adrian Searcy was born on 21 October 1937 at Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of LTC Daniel Bevill "Dan" Searcy and Dorothy Melton.¹ Dr Robert Adrian Searcy married Sue Rickman after 1960.¹ Dr Robert Adrian Searcy died on 11 November 2017 at Olkahoma at age 80; Posted at Find-A-Grave: Robert "Bob" Adrian Searcy, M.D., 80, of Tulsa, passed away November 11, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends, after a brave battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Bob was born on October 21, 1937, in Durant, OK, to Dorothy Melton Searcy and Daniel Beville Searcy, M.D. Bob lost his father--a lieutenant colonel and flight surgeon--in WWII. Bob practiced cardiology and internal medicine in Tulsa for almost 40 years before his retirement in 2005. He was a graduate of Westminster College in Fulton, MO, and later graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine; - Bob was married to Sue Rickman for 40 years until her death from cancer in 2005. They had two sons. Bob was a devoted and loving family man. Bob was an avid fly-fisherman, golfer, tennis and poker player. He was a fine artist, and he enjoyed gardening, landscaping and traveling the world. Later in life, Bob met "his Maria", and they shared a love for the Tulsa cultural scene and travel. Maria's family added much affection and fun to his last years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Adkison.¹

     Dora Lee (Doris) Pratt is the daughter of Jesse Burtine Pratt and Lucille Hawkins.¹

     Emily Alice Maynard Umbarger is the daughter of Walter Stuart Umbarger and Frances William Shelton.¹

     Alfred V Forth is the son of Alfred Forth and Rose A. Wattam.¹

     Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi was born on 26 January 1938 at Santa Clara County, Californi.^1,3 He was the son of Frank Kurotsuchi and Kimiye Inouye.¹ Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi was included during the census of his parents, Frank Kurotsuchi and Kimiye Inouye, on 16 April 1940 at San Jose, Santa Clara County, California.¹ Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi witnessed the New Tag of Frank Kurotsuchi and Kimiye Inouye on 17 September 1942 at Hart Mountain, Park County, Wyoming; Hart Mountain Relocation Center.⁴ Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi married Annette Akiko Sakaguchi, daughter of Shigejiro Sakaguchi and Tomiko Alice Aoyagi, circa 1962.⁵ Gary married Christine Diane Criado on 7 July 2007 at Washoe County, Nevada.⁶ Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi died on 7 December 2019 at Aurora, Colorado, at age 81; Posted in the San Jose Mercury News. "Gary Kurotsuchi - Jan. 26, 1938-Dec.7, 2019 - Aurora, Colorado
"Gary Kurotsuchi passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 81. He was a long time resident of San Jose, but had been living in Aurora, Colorado for the last 25 years. Gary will be remembered for his ease of talking to people, and his love of driving around town. He is survived by his two daughters, Marla Kodama and Karen (Tim) Bowman, and five grandchildren. Also survived by brother Harry (Charleen) Kurotsuchi, and sister Lena (Bob) Tsuruda. Preceded in death by his second wife, Diane".

     Richard Kenneth "Bud" Maddalena was born on 27 March 1938 at Plumas County, California.¹ He married Marilyn (?) on 5 November 1977 at Trinity County, California.¹ Richard Kenneth "Bud" Maddalena died circa 1999; His parents were Louis W. and Hazel (Adams) Maddalena. Bud was a wonderful father to his daughter, Margot, an excellent son to his parents, Louis W. and Hazel (Adams) Maddalena, and supportive sibling to his brothers, Anthony, Robert and Steven and his incredible sister, Jean. He was also a compassionate and loving partner to David.³

     Ronald L Schopen was born on 22 April 1938 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.¹ He married Nanette Mercein, daughter of Thomas R Mercein and Mary E. (?), on 24 June 1961.^1,2 Ronald L Schopen died on 8 February 2010 at Cary County, North Carolina, at age 71; Burial: Fox River Grove, McHenry Conty, Illinois. From an Obituary published in the Chicago Suburban Daily Herald 10 Feb 2010. "Born April 22, 1938, in Evanston, Illi., he died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinoisin Woodstock. Mr. Schopen was a veteran of the Vietnam WAr, serving in the Army.";"Ronald was the husbnd of the late Nanette; father of Laura and Charles (Theresa) Schopen; grandfather of Nicole Schopen; and brother of Inez Greer, Barbara Pfoser and the late Joseph Schopen."^1,2

     Anita May Salls is the daughter of Arnold Floyd Salls and Christine M Shattuck.^1,2

     Leonard Dean Pratt was born on 24 May 1938 at Aloha, Michigan.^1,3 He was the son of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon.¹ Leonard Dean Pratt was included in the census of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon on 12 April 1940 at Aloha, Cheboygan County, Michigan.¹ Leonard Dean Pratt married Gloria Elizabeth Budzinski on 16 July 1960.³ Leonard was mentioned in an obituary for hir sister, Gertrude Theresa Pratt, on 18 September 2008 at Cheboygan; From that obituary in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune 30 Sep 2008: "A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, Theresa was born May 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Lemon) Pratt.; Surviving are two sisters, Rosella Smith of Watford and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River, and two brothers, Ken (Jen) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, both of Cheboygan, A brother-in-law, Gene Michelin of Keego Harbor, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Michelin and Della Bell, and two brothers in law. Cayton Bell and Joe Smth".^3,4,5 Leonard Dean Pratt died on 27 April 2011 at Cheboygan, Michigan, at age 72; From and obiturary transcribed to FindAGrave: "Surviving are his four children, Mary (David) Barriger of Attica, Cynthia (Scott) Mick of Commerce, Bonnie (Chad) Wyant of Cheboygan, and Leon (Connie) Pratt of Leesburg, Florida, 11 grandchildren, Hayden, Dylan, and Evan Barriger, Rachel and Valerie Mick, Nicole and Jesse Wyant, and Lee, Luke, Lance, and Cheyenne Pratt, and his beloved dog, Cricet".³

     Beryl Regina "Ginger" Reynolds is the daughter of Burwell Wilson "Sarge" Reynolds and Rosita Anne Farrell.

     Harold Salmon was born on 1 June 1938 at Stockton, San Joaquin County, California.^1,2 He was the son of Raymond Leroy Salmon and Dorothy Margaret Ann Camp.¹ Harold Salmon was included in the census of Raymond Leroy Salmon and Dorothy Margaret Ann Camp on 15 April 1940 at Tularie, San Joaquin County, California.³ Harold Salmon married Margaret (?) circa 1960 at California.² Harold Salmon died on 15 March 2009 at California at age 70; He is survived by his wife Margaret of 41 years; three sons, Raymond (Micara), Matthew (Tammy) and Timothy; He took great pleasure in his five grandchildren; Raymond III, Amanda, Joshua, Christopher and Hayden Salmon. Also survived by his brother Wayne (Beth), nephew Jeffery and niece, Kathy; Aunt Sylvesta Huling, and cousins Scott Overstreet, and Richard (Nancy) Huling, Aunt Virginia (Joe) Blomgren. Family and friends are invited to a gathering at 2490 Vallecito Way Antioch , at his son Matthew's home to celebrate his life.²

     David Coester Pratt is the son of Norman Uriah Pratt and Marion Rebecca Burke.¹

     John Austin Clemons was born on 2 July 1938 at Tazewell County, Virginia.¹ He was the son of Joseph Henry Clemons and Josephine "Josie" Neel.¹ John Austin Clemons died on 21 January 2005 at Bland County, Virginia, at age 66; From the Roanoke Times Obituary "He was born in Tazewell County, July 2, 1938, son of the late Joseph and Josephine Neal Clemons. He was retired from Amsco with 30 years of service. Mr. Clemons was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Boggs Clemons; two infant daughters, Jonie Suzanne and Amber Leigh; two brothers; and nine half-brothers and sisters. He is survived by two sons and spouses, John David and Regina Kay Clemons of Bland, and Lonnie Austin and Monica K. Clemons of Dudley, N.C; three daughters, Myra Lynn Dunford and husband, Brian, of Galax, Charlene Renee Fortune and friend, Christopher Monday, of Max Meadows, and Crystal Deneane Kirby and friend, Thomas Archer, of Galax; two brothers, Dillard Charles Clemons of Manquin, Va. and Andrew Clemons of Maryland; four sisters, Della Umbarger of Ceres, Lucy Kidd, Mary Smith, and Louise Clemons, all of Tazewell; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild".¹

     Nancy Lou Bays married (?) Spradlin.² Nancy Lou Bays was born on 16 July 1938 at Portsmouth, Scioto Caounty, Ohio.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest Earl Bays and Elma Christine Hayes.¹ Nancy Lou Bays was included during the census of her parents, Ernest Earl Bays and Elma Christine Hayes, on 25 April 1940 at Porter, Scioto County, Ohio.¹ Nancy Lou Bays died on 28 April 2018 at Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, at age 79; From an obituary posted at Find-A-Grave: "A daughter of the late Ernest Earl and Elma Christine Hayes Bays, Nancy was a member of Wheelersburg Baptist Church and she enjoyed caring for others. She worked in the meat department at the former Nancy Rae supermarket and retired from the former Festival Foods. An avid Wheelersburg Pirate fan and 1956 graduate, she also loved her trips to Myrtle Beach. - Surviving Nancy are two children, Randy Spradlin of Summerville, SC and Robin Conant of Camden, DE; three brothers, Richard "Dick"(Sharon) Bays of Wheelersburg, Robert Bays of Bellevue, MI and David (Dot) Bays of Roseboro, NC; and two grandchildren, Andrew and Sarah Conant. - In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by a brother, Edward Bays".²

     Harlene M. Fowler was born on 7 September 1938 at El Dorado County, California.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harold Bridson "Bob" Fowler and Dorothy C. Dahl.¹ Harlene M. Fowler was included in the census of Harold Bridson "Bob" Fowler on 16 April 1940 at Placerville, El Dorado County, California.¹ Harlene M. Fowler married (?) Welsh.³ Harlene M. Fowler died on 30 December 1988 at Imperial County, California, at age 50.⁴

     Sam A. Barclay is the son of Samuel Alexander Barclay Jr and Dorothy (?)¹

     Robert David Kite is the son of E Loren Kite and Mary F Livesay.¹

     Mary Alice Boggs is the daughter of R K Boggs and Georgia Lee Hall.²

     Nina Irene Small is the daughter of Boris Dimitry Small and Jean Marion Stafford.¹

     Janis Gaye Jacobson was also known as Barbara Ann Keaton Birth Name.³ She was born on 11 February 1939 at Fargo, North Dakota.³ She was adopted after 11 February 1939 at Fargo, North Dakota.² She was the daughter of Arthur Jacobson and Valjher "Vee" Gunhilda Sundfiord.² Janis Gaye Jacobson was included in the census of Arthur Jacobson and Valjher "Vee" Gunhilda Sundfiord on 10 April 1940 at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.⁴ Janis Gaye Jacobson married Dennis Sked on 4 November 1960 at Santa Clara County, California.¹ Janis Gaye Jacobson married Clyde G. Stanek on 9 March 1974 at Santa Clara County, California.⁵ Janis Gaye Jacobson and an unknown person were divorced on 12 December 1980 at Santa Clara County, California.⁶ She died on 6 May 2021 at New Iberia, Louisiana, at age 82;
Obituary of Janis "Gaye" Jacobson Billman

NEW IBERIA – Janis “Gaye” Jacobson Billman, age 82, died peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born on February 11, 1939 in Fargo, North Dakota and was the only daughter of Arthur and Vee Jacobson.

Janis, better known as “Gaye”, was a devoted wife and mother who; as the daughter of a National Park Ranger; loved to share the stories of her incredible adventures growing up in Yellowstone National Park. She will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.

Gaye is survived by her husband, Wesley Rayman Billman; daughter, Alicia Billman Kraemer; son, US Army Major Rayman Henry Billman; grandchildren, Ashlea Dupre, Amber Couch, Olivia Goodwin, Claire Redfield, Simon Billman, Aden Powers, and Greenlee Billman; and numerous great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

To view the on-line obituary and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.

Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

FAMILY
Wesley Rayman Billman, Loving husband
Alicia Billman Kraemer, Daughter
US Army Major Rayman Henry Billman, Son
Arthur and Vee Jacobson, Parents (deceased)
Mrs. Billman also leaves behind to cherish her memory, grandchildren, Ashlea Dupre, Amber Couch, Olivia Goodwin, Claire Redfield, Simon Billman, Aden Powers, and Greenlee Billman; and numerous great grandchildren.⁷

     Richard "Dick" Frantz married Vanda Schultze.³ Richard "Dick" Frantz was born on 11 March 1939 at Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.^1,3 He was the son of Harold W. Frantz and Dorothy L Ayres.¹ Richard "Dick" Frantz died on 16 October 2012 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 73.³

     Anita Claire Cramer is the daughter of Harold Davidson Cramer and Mabel Claire "Aunt Claire" Burke.²

     Macon Dean Brown married Penelope McGuire, daughter of Edward Louis McGuire and Dorthy Rita Moriarty.² Macon Dean Brown was born on 24 August 1939 at Virginia.^1,2 He was the son of St Clair N Brown and Frances Louise Pugh.¹ Macon Dean Brown died on 19 June 1986 at Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, at age 46.²

     Jesse Robert Pratt is the son of Jesse Burtine Pratt and Lucille Hawkins.¹

     Annette Akiko Sakaguchi was born on 20 October 1939 at Santa Clara County, California.¹ She was the daughter of Shigejiro Sakaguchi and Tomiko Alice Aoyagi.² Annette Akiko Sakaguchi married Gary Haruo Kurotsuchi, son of Frank Kurotsuchi and Kimiye Inouye, circa 1962.¹ Annette Akiko Sakaguchi died on 11 November 2020 at Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, California, at age 81.¹

     Carl Dale Thomas is the son of Carl Victor Thomas and Izetta L Plummer.¹

     Evana Faye Wyatt married Arless Grant.² Evana Faye Wyatt married Troy Carroll.² Evana Faye Wyatt was born on 17 December 1939 at Kentucky.^1,2 She was the daughter of Lawrence M Wyatt and Estill/Estel P Widner.¹ Evana Faye Wyatt died on 6 March 2013 at Canton, North Carolina, at age 73; From a News Journal (Corbin, KY): "She is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Wyatt and Estel Widner; first husband, Arless Grant; and stepson, Ray Grant. -
She is survived by her husband, Troy Carroll of Canton, N.C; son, David Grant and fiancé Cindi Layman of Canton, N.C; daughter, Lisa Brock of Fort Worth, Texas; granddaughter, Jesselyn Grant; half-sister, Brenda Meadors of Williamsburg, Ky".²

     Nancy Stuart Umbarger is the daughter of Walter Stuart Umbarger and Frances William Shelton.¹

     Joyce N Neel is the daughter of Marvin Harmon Neel and Mayme Brown Lindamood.¹

     Susanne Bennett is the daughter of James Claud Bennett and Mabel Madeline Koon.^1,2

     Paul Melvin Collier is the son of Arthur W Collier and Lenore Evelyn Donhost.¹

     Phyllis Ann Pratt was born on 5 April 1940 at Aloha, Cheboygan County, Michigan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leo Joseph Pratt and Mary Mae Lemon.¹ Phyllis Ann Pratt married Eugene Joseph Michelin on 24 August 1963 at St. Francis Catholic Church.¹ Phyllis Ann Pratt died on 18 March 2005 at Pontiac, Michigan, at age 64; From and Obituary: "Surviving are her husband Eugene; her children, Brian (Stacy) Michelin of Highland, Mich., Joan (Tim) Rederstorf of West Bloomfield, Mich., and Scott Michelin of Keego Harbor; two sisters, Rosella Smith of Waterford Township, Mich., and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River; two brothers, Kenneth (Genevieve) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt of all of Cheboygan; six grandchildren, Allison Michelin, Melonie Rederstorf, Melissa Rederstorf, Cory Michelin, Meagan Rederstorf, and Emily Michelin; a brother-in-law, Clayton Bell of Cheboygan; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Della Bell.^1,3" Phyllis was mentioned deceased in an obituary for hir sister, Gertrude Theresa Pratt, on 18 September 2008 at Cheboygan; From that obituary in the Cheboygan Daily Tribune 30 Sep 2008: "A lifelong resident of Cheboygan, Theresa was born May 15, 1931 in Benton Township, the daughter of Leo and Mary (Lemon) Pratt.; Surviving are two sisters, Rosella Smith of Watford and Evelyn (Don) Passino of Indian River, and two brothers, Ken (Jen) Pratt and Leonard (Gloria) Pratt, both of Cheboygan, A brother-in-law, Gene Michelin of Keego Harbor, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Phyllis Michelin and Della Bell, and two brothers in law. Cayton Bell and Joe Smth".^1,4,5

     Bettye Charlene Davis is the daughter of Aron B Davis and Lillie Claudene Pierce.¹

     Nancy Gay Demassey is the daughter of James Demassey and Hazel Irene Mithcell.^2,3

     Nanette Mercein was born on 6 June 1940 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas R Mercein and Mary E. (?)¹ Nanette Mercein married Ronald L Schopen on 24 June 1961.^1,2 Nanette Mercein died on 25 January 2008 at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, at age 67.¹

     David Russell Walker is the son of Marion Russell Walker and Dorothy Eugenia Burke.^2,1