This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Belson, Garrett, Osborne, Gilmer, VanderWeele Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1586 Message Board Post: Mr. George O. Belson of Kalamazoo passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2000 at his residence. George was born on May 29, 1922 in Maple Grove Township near Nashville, the son of Archie and Anna (Garrett) Belson. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1940 and served in the United States Army in Europe from 1942-1945 during World War II. George was a raw material inspector at Kellogg's with 28 years of service, retiring in 1977. He was a life member of V.F.W. Post 7548 in Middleville, and loved gardening and traveling. George was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Archie Belson, Jr., in 1972. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Iva and Robert Osborne of Delton; a sister-in-law, Betty Belson of Battle Creek; nephews, William Belson, Steve Belson, Tom Belson, Kenneth Osborne, Larry Osborne, and Don Osborne; nieces, Diana Gilmer and Bonita Belson; 16 grand nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Frederick "Gil" VanderWeele of Kalamazoo. Funeral s! ervices were held on Friday, February 4, 2000 at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Reverend Nancy Hotra officiated. Interment was at Wilcox Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial contributions to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo in George's name will be appreciated. Arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder" Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Floria, Pennock, Evans, Day Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1585 Message Board Post: Mr. Dale Cameron Floria, age 48, of Parkdale, Oregon and formerly of Delton, passed away at his home in Parkdale, on Friday, January 28, 2000 of cancer. Dale was born on April 28, 1951 in Battle Creek, the son of Kenneth and Naomi (Pennock) Floria. He attended Delton schools and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1974 with a BA in History and American Studies. Dale married Kay Evans in 1974 and in 1978 the couple moved to Oregon with the dream of living in the mountains, and resided in Parkdale. He was employed by the United States Forest Service, Oregon State Department of Forestry, and for the past 20 years with the Oregon Department of Transportation. Dale was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, hiking, woodcutting, dirt biking, and just being in the woods. He had a great love for animals, particularly his chickens and cats. He also loved music, especially the Blues and was a Blues guitarist. Dale will long be remembered for his ever present smile! and sense of humor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Naomi in 1968; and his father, Ken in 1999. Dale is survived by his wife, Kay Floria of Parkdale, Oregon; one son, Jesse 19; and one daughter, Lisa 12, both of Parkdale, Oregon; one brother, Lane Floria of Delton; one sister, Betsy Floria-Day of Marcellus; several nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many wonderful and loyal friends. Memorial services were held on Wednesday, February 2, 2000 at Anderson Funeral Home in Hood River, Oregon. Memorial contributions in memory of Dale may be made to the Parkdale Fire Department or to the Hood River County Library Millennium Project, c/o Anderson Funeral Home, 1401 Belmont, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Arrangements were made by the Anderson Funeral Home in Hood River, Oregon. (The Hastings "Reminder" Tuesday, February 8, 2000) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1214.9 Message Board Post: Hi Daniel, I found another death record. 1879 BROWN, REBECCA A-111 Thanks, Vicki

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CARRUTHERS, REINHART, TANNER, LANGONE, PULVER, WALTHERS, DAVIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1584 Message Board Post: CARRUTHERS, Geraldine Lavina (Tanner) Pine Lake Passed away at Borgess Nursing Home May 30, 2005. Born in Wayland, MI to Silas and Pearl (Reinhart) Tanner February 25, 1912. Surviving are her daughter, Lana (Joseph) Langone and their sons, Paul and Joseph "Jay". She was preceded in death by her grandson, Peter Langone, in 1990. On Memorial Day weekend in 1949 she was united in marriage to the late John L. Carruthers. She is also survived by his children, Dolores Pulver, Marcia Walthers and Richard (Mary) Carruthers and their families; and her sister, Vivian Davis. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Winkel Funeral Home Otsego where services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Friday with Pastor John R. Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery, Plainwell. Contributions in memory of Geraldine may be made to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 6/1/2005. (Posted by a volunteer-no family connection)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Douglas, Walker, Bruce, Lumbert, Conley, Burton, Badger, Wells, Marsh Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1583 Message Board Post: Ruth I. Douglas, age 89, of Hastings, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Love 'N' Care Adult Foster Care in Hastings. Mrs. Douglas was born on October 7, 1915 in Millbrook, the daughter of George and Zula (Walker) Bruce. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended schools there. She was married to Donald C. Douglas on October 27, 1935 and moved to the Hastings area in 1944 from Nashville. Ruth's employment included: Lake Odessa Canning Co., Baby Bliss in Middleville, Michigan Magnetics in Vermontville, Keeler Brass in Middleville, Hastings Aluminum Products, Lentz Table Co. in Nashville and Beadles Five and Dime Store in Nashville. Ruth attended Hastings First Baptist Church, former member Hastings First Methodist Church, former co-director Midwest Michigan National Campers and Hikers Ass'n., member Good Sam Club, member V.F.W. Auxiliary, member Kitchen Band in Arcadia, Florida, enjoyed doing crafts, knitting crocheting and sewing. She wintered in Florida for 17 ye! ars. Mrs. Douglas is survived by son, Bruce (Roberta) Douglas of Hastings; daughter, Shirley Lumbert and Morris of Hastings; five grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; sister, Emma Jean (Floyd) Conley of Hastings; brothers Jay Bruce of Nashville and William (Marlene) Bruce of Hastings; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Donald on September 28, 1904 (sic??); granddaughter, Rebecca Burton; sisters, Edna Lumbert, Margaret Badger, Reatha Wells, Wanda Marsh; brothers, Myron Bruce, George Bruce Jr. and infant brother, Bert Bruce. Services were held Friday, May 20, 2005 at Hastings First Baptist Church with Pastors Daniel Currie and Robert Tilburt officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Commission on Aging, Burnham-Brooks in Battle Creek, Love 'N' Care Adult Foster Care, Heartland Hospice of Grand Rapids, Dr. James Weatherhead, Friends at First Baptist Church for al! l the love and care given to Ruth. Memorial contributions may be made to the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism - Rev. Matthew Douglas, Director. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 24, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bird, Vendeville, Mulligan, Mead, Burtts, Britten Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1582 Message Board Post: Donna J. Bird, age 69, of Freeport, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the home of her daughter, Cindy Mead. Mrs. Bird was born on August 6, 1935 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Richard and Virginia Vendeville. She was raised in Kalamazoo and graduated from Kalamazoo schools. She was married to Richard L. Bird on July 16, 1954 in Prairieville. Donna attended Middleville Wesleyan Church. She was a homemaker, devoted housewife and mother, and avid reader, she enjoyed fishing, and had a love for hummingbirds. Donna loved spending time with her grandchildren and camping every summer with them. Preceding her in death were her parents; brothers, John, Jim and Bud; and son, Ricky. She is survived by her caring, loving husband of 50 years, Richard L. Bird; two daughters, Linda (Wesley) Milligan of South Carolina, Cindy (Rick) Mead of Freeport; four grandchildren, Rich (Lauren) Burtts, Matthew, Jimmy, and Lynsey Mead; one great granddaughter, Rebekah Burtts; on! e brother, Donald Vendeville and one sister, Virginia Britten, both of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at the Middleville Wesleyan Church. Pastor Mark Patchet officiating. Interment German Cemetery, Eckert Rd., Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middleville Wesleyan church. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home Middleville. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 24, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray, Prescott, Waters, Hall, Chaney, McGarry, Henry, Hastings, Carpenter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1578.1 Message Board Post: Obituary for Harold L. Gray was published again in the Hastings "Reminder" on May 24, 2005. Obituary was identical except for a CORRECTION on the date of Harold's marriage to Shirley K. Hall. CORRECT DATE is May 23, 1992. (Orig. obit had May 23, 1922 in error).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fisher Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1581 Message Board Post: Donald B. Fisher, formerly of Hastings and living in Green Valley, Arizona, passed away on January 27, 2005 at the age of 94. Cremation has taken place in Arizona. Friends can meet with the family on Saturday, June 4, 2005 from 10 a.m. until service time. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 24, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buck, Shriber, Crook, Campbell, Weingardt, Beehler, Brennan, Mars, Enz, Desgranges, Munson, Evrard Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1576.1 Message Board Post: This Obituary was published a second time in the Hastings Reminder, on May 24, 2005. When it was published on the date of May 24th, it was identical except for a change in the date/time of the Memorial Service. Per the second obituary: "Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Smith officiating". ALSO: the following surnames appeared in both obituaries, but were inadvertently left off the surname list the first time the obituary was posted to this message board: Enz, Desgranges, Munson, Evra (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 24, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Higgins, Spaulding, Hare, Vrooman, Gretzner, Himes, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1580 Message Board Post: Douglas N. Higgins, age 57 of Hastings, died Friday, May 13, 2005 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Higgins was born on April 22, 1948 in Hastings, the son of Don and Violet (Spaulding) Higgins. He was raised in the Hickory Corners area of Barry County and attended Kellogg Consolidated schools, graduating in 1966 from Gull Lake High school. He was married to Carol A. Hare on August 15, 1982 and has lived at his present address the past 10 years. He was employed at Delton Pole Building Supply and previously had been engaged in dairy farming at the Halbert Dairy Farm in Bedford. Doug enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Higgins is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Douglas HIggins of Marshall, Dion (Melissa) Vrooman of Battle Creek, Timothy (Amy) Vrooman of Union City, Benji (Sherry) Vrooman of Union City; and Dustin J. M. Vrooman of Hastings; daughter, Rusty (David) Gretzner of Marshall; numerous grandchildren; sister, Peggy (David) Himes of Traverse City; brother! s, Don (Sandra) Higgins of Hastings, Philip Higgins of Harrison and Larry (Linda) Higgins of Honor; nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents. No funeral home visitation. Visitation at the church one hour prior to service time and immediately following services at the church. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Hastings Thornapple Valley Church with Pastor Jay Taylor officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kane, Stainbrook, Beneke, Muck, Muir, Bushong Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1579 Message Board Post: Michael E. Kane, aged 57, passed away peacefully at home May 11, 2005. Mike was born December 9, 1947 in Grand Rapids to John and Connie Kane. Michael Kane and Katherine Stainbrook were married on April 24, 1971. Mike served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the bronze and silver stars and the purple heart. He moved to the Delton area in 1979 after traveling around the United States. Mike worked as a registered nurse in the psychiatric and substance abuse wards at the State Hospital in Kalamazoo and retired from the Battle Creek Veterans Administration Center after 30 years of service. Throughout Mike's life he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing with Steve, traveling the world with his wife Kathy, and pig roasts with his family and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his father, John and infant sister, Susan. Mike is survived by his wife, Katherine and son, Steven (Cindy) Kane. Also surviving are his mother, Connie; brothers, John (Bridgett), T! im (Mary); sisters Kathleen (Jim) Beneke, Margaret Anne (Greg) Muck, Barbara (Bob) Muir, Patricia (Doug) Bushong; three grandchildren, Tom, Branden, and Zachary; two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, 2005 at Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, with Monsignor Michael Hazard, officiating. Interment at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray, Prescott, Waters, Hall, Chaney, McGarry, Henry, Hastings, Carpenter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1578 Message Board Post: Harold L. Gray, age 78, of Hastings died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Gray was born on April 10, 1927 in Somerset Center, the son of Hazen and Jessie (Prescott) Gray. He came to the Hastings area as a child and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1944 from Hastings High School. He also attended the Battle Creek School of the Deaf. He was married to Metha M. Waters in May 1954 and she died August 31, 1970. He married Shirley K. Hall on May 23, 1922 (sic??). Harold was engaged in truck driving all his working life. Most recently for Barry County Transit. He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, an avid reader, enjoyed hunting as a young man and gardening, especially proud of his tomatoes. Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughters, Rebecca Chaney of Syracuse, IN; Susan (Patrick) McGarry of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; step-children, Jay and Jennifer Henry of Coldwa! ter and Tricia and Wes Hastings of Lafayette, IN; four step grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ernie and Joyce Hall, Bud and Shirley Waters, Marv and Bev Hall, Bev and Keith Carpenter; nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Rev. Charles P. McCabe officiating. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Day, Walsh, Day, Zachos Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1577 Message Board Post: Earl C. Day, age 84, of Hastings, passed away Friday, May 13, 2005 at his home. His final months were spent in the loving care of his wife, Martha, and his family, along with the Barry Community Hospice. The son of Sidney and Dorothy (Walsh) Day, Earl was born on May 10, 1921 in the Detroit area. He graduated from MacKenzie High School and immediately after Pearl Harbor, enlisted serving in the United States Navy until his honorable discharge in December 1945. He then pursued his career through an apprenticeship as a theatrical electrician, later working in television and retired from WJBK TV2 in Detroit in 1987. He moved to the Hastings area in 1989. Earl was a life-member of the Plymouth Elks 1780, a 32nd Degree Mason, member VFW and Hastings First Presbyterian Church. He will always by lovingly remembered by his wife, Martha, whom he married June 17, 1950. His daughters Ginger Day, Carol (Denny) Zachos; and grandsons, Paul, Scott, Brian and Jeff. Funeral services! were held Sunday, May 15, 2005 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with Rev. Dr. C. Jeffrey Garrison officiating and funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the John N. Santeiu and Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, with Rev. H. Wilkes O'Brien, Jr. Officiating. Burial at Mt. Hope Memorial Gardens in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings and John N. Santeiu and Sons Funeral Home in Garden City. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Buck, Shriber, Crook, Campbell, Weingardt, Beehler, Brennan, Mars, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1576 Message Board Post: Howard Kendall Buck, known as "Kendall", age 91, of Hastings, passed away May 2, 2005 at Moore's Adult foster Care in Charlotte. Mr. Buck was born November 10, 1913 in Barry County, the son of John Byington Buck and Anna (Shriber) Buck. Kendall graduated from Woodland High School. He later became a Journeyman Tool & Die Maker, working for 42 years in machine shops, including over 31 years at the E. W. Bliss Company in Hastings. Kendall married Ethel Alce Crook on January 9, 1937, and together they raised five children on the family farm. They had been married 66 years when Ethel passed away in May of 2003. Kendall lived his entire life in the Hastings area except for the last three years which were spent living in Charlotte with his son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Nola Buck. When he was younger, he enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, and working in his vegetable garden. The last few years, he liked to "go out for lunch" and then spend warm afternoons sitting on! the back patio watching the birds, squirrels and bunnies enjoying their lives. Mr. Buck was preceded in death by his wife, his parents; a brother, Oscar Buck; grandson, Allen Buck and several half-brothers and sisters. Surviving him are his five children, Doreen (John) Campbell of Charlotte, Douglas (Nola) Buck of Charlotte, Lawrence "Eddy" (Barbara) Buck of Hastings, Marjorie (Dennis) Weingardt of Denver, Colorado, Roseanne (David) Beehler of Golden, Colorado; grandchildren, Joan (Michael) Brennan, Thomas Campbell, Kimberlee (Ruben) Mars, Stephanie Buck, Stacey Buck, Nicholas Weingardt, Laura Weingardt, Brandon Beehler, Ryan Beehler, Michelle Beehler; great-grandchildren, Samuel Patrick and Margaret Brennan and Samantha and Carson Campbell, and their mother, Laura Campbell. Also surviving are two sisters, Orpha Enz-Desgranges and Achsah Munson-Evrard, and many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 27, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Welcome Corners United ! Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Memorial contributi ons may be made to the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, 3185 N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings, MI 49058, or the charity of one's choice. Burial will be at Fuller Cemetery, following the luncheon at the church. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Myers, Gilding, Beauman, Clark, Baldry, Hathaway, Bennett, Miller Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1575 Message Board Post: Floyd E. Myers, "Bud" - age 85, of Hastings, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Thornapple Manor. Mr. Myers was born on June 26, 1919 in Hastings, the son of Harvey and Mary (Myers) Myers. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He was a U. S. Army veteran of WWII. He was married to Virginia E. Gilding on February 11, 1936 and she died March 16, 2000. He was married to Leona J. (Beauman) Clark on November 25, 2000. He was employed at E. W. Bliss Company for 44 years, retiring in 1981. Previously, he worked at the former Willitts Dairy in Hastings for a time. Floyd was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, former church trustee, member of the church administration board, member of the church council on missions, long-time Sunday school teacher and enjoyed traveling. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, Leona; sons, Richard (Linda) Myers of Gaylord, Ronald (JoEllyn) Myers of Middleville and Philip (Judy) Myers of Hastings; 14 grandchildren; 32 ! great grandchildren, one great great grandchild; stepdaughter, Patti (Steve) Baldry of Middleville; stepsons, Daniel (Mary) Clark of Middleville and David (Robyn) Clark of Omaha, Nebraska; 12 step grandchildren; eight step-great grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Beulah "Booney" (Carl) Hathaway of Hastings; brothers, Paul (Helen) Myers of California, Keith (Ardis) Myers of Grand Rapids; and James (Joy) Myers of Florida. Preceding him in death were parents; wife, Virginia; sisters, Juanita Bennett, Lucille Bennett, and Lois MIller. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 17, 6-8 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with Pastors Richard D. Moore and Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being made by Wren Funeral HOme of Hastings. (www.wren-funeral-home.com) (The Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkins, Still, Townsend, Vandecar, Strow, Myers, Scobey, Murphy, Main, George Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/QFB.2ACE/1574 Message Board Post: Helen E. Wilkins, age 96, of Hastings, died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Tendercare of Hastings. Mrs. Wilkins was born on August 2, 1908 in Hastings, the daughter of Garry and Fae (Still) Townsend. She was raised in Hastings, Ionia and Grand Rapids areas and attended schools there. She was married to Loren E. Wilkins on March 6, 1926. Helen's employment included nine years at Baby Bliss in Middleville, retiring from there in 1971. Previously at the former Palm Garden in Hastings, the former Piano Factory in Hastings and the former Lichter's Manufacturing Co. in Hastings. Helen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and sister. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and especially raising her children. Mrs. Wilkins is survived by daughters, Marjorie Vandecar of Mason and Susan (Mark) Strow of Hastings; son, Donald Wilkins and fiance Connie Myers of Hastings; 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and 22 great great grandchildren and two! on the way. Preceding her in death were husband, Loren on December 26. 1999; sons, Gerald in 1960 and Richard in 1989; sisters, Annetta Scobey, Kathryn Murphy, Virginia Main; brothers, Gilbert, George and Russell Townsend. Services were held Friday, May 13, 2005 at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Timothy L. Oyer officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings (www.wren-funeral-home.com). (From the Hastings "Reminder" - Tuesday, May 17, 2005) Transcriber has no family connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: patterson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1573 Message Board Post: I am attempting to compile a history of early pioneers in Smith Valley, NV. It was first Utah Territory and later the State of Nevada. These herdsmen, including Bill Patterson, drove cattle from Stanislaus County, CA to Smith Valley on the West Walker River. Several men in the party were from Sandisfield, Mass. Molre Smiths than any other people were in the group, so the unnamed valley was first call Smith's Valley and later just Smith Valley, Nevada. Eventually there was a village there called Wellington. Can anyone help me find information on Bill Patterson, an orignal cattle drover into the Smith Valley area? Thank you for any help. Mary Ann Miller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: lobdell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1572 Message Board Post: I am compiling a history of pioneers in the Smith Valley, Nevada, area. J. B. Lobdell is the first person there to do any real farming, according to numerous sources. I need to know where Lobdell is originally from and what caused him to be in Utah Territory/ later the state of Nevada. A couple named Johnson lived a short while with Lobdell. Mrs. Johnson was the first white woman in the valley. Then Johnson's homesteaded land by Lobdell until Mr. Johnson was murdered. Then Mrs. Johnson wed Hank Mather. Does anyone have information to help me enlarge on the backgrounds/history of these people? Thank you. Mary Ann Miller

A book, Fearful Crossing, The Central Overland Trail Through Nevada by Harold Curran, Nevada Publications, P.O. Box 1544, Las Vegas, NV, 89114 tells of conditions of the early pioneers travelling through Elko, Humbold, Pershing, Churchill, Lyon and Mineral counties in Nevada. Your specific people are not mentioned in this book. Jeanne -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of mammiller@hotmail.com Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 8:07 AM To: MIBARRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MIBARRY] J.B. Lobdell in 1860 in Utah Territory, later State of Nevada This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: lobdell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1572 Message Board Post: I am compiling a history of pioneers in the Smith Valley, Nevada, area. J. B. Lobdell is the first person there to do any real farming, according to numerous sources. I need to know where Lobdell is originally from and what caused him to be in Utah Territory/ later the state of Nevada. A couple named Johnson lived a short while with Lobdell. Mrs. Johnson was the first white woman in the valley. Then Johnson's homesteaded land by Lobdell until Mr. Johnson was murdered. Then Mrs. Johnson wed Hank Mather. Does anyone have information to help me enlarge on the backgrounds/history of these people? Thank you. Mary Ann Miller ==== MIBARRY Mailing List ==== To unsubscribe send e-mail to MIBARRY-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM put UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message. ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&ta rgetid=5429

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: clark Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QFB.2ACE/1571 Message Board Post: Can someone help learn more about Lorin Clark who in 1863 homesteaded in Utah Territory, later state of Nevada? Lorin Clark also bought shares in the West Walker River Ditch Company and helped dig the ditch. Clark also had cattle and some acres in alfalfa. I am compililng a history of pioneers in Smith Valley, NV where Clark settled for sometime in 1863. I wonder where Clark is from, his family history, etc. Please help me with this. Thank you. Mary Ann Miller