Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas
1882 - 1958 (76 years)1. Abijah Julius Conrad Nicholas was born on 03 Jun 1882 in Yell, Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Aug 1958 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 28 Aug 1958 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa . Notes:
Bide was a Blacksmith.
Obit:
B. J. Nicholas of Rippey Dies
B. J. Nicholas, 76, of Rippey, died Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Rippey as the result of a heart condition. He had been a Rippey resident for the past 70 years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Slininger Funeral Home at Jefferson with burial at the Rippey Cemetery.
Mr. Nicholas is survived by teo sons, Don of Dawson and Paul of Tremont, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Delia McDowell of Rippey, Mrs. Veona Fisher of Des Moines and Mrs. Marjorie Jahannsen of Bonderant; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ed of Decatur, Ill., Ralph of Denver and Fred of Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mullin of Kansas City.
His wife and one son preceded him in death.
Mr. Nicholas was born June 3, 1882 in Boone County near Ogden.
We wish to thank all our neighbors, friends and relatives for the flowers, cards, food and visits during the illness and loss of our father.
We give special thanks to Dr. Chase, the Rev. Olen Toole and to the Service Star and Rebekaha Ladies who served the dinner and lunch. Your Kindness will long be remembered.
The family of B. J. Nicholas.Abijah married Mamie Jane Hiddleson on 06 Aug 1906 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Mamie (daughter of Leonidas Chilton Hiddleson and Alice Chambers) was born on 04 Feb 1889 in Hastings, Nebraska; died on 26 Jun 1943 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 29 Jun 1943 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Delia Alice Nicholas was born on 30 Jun 1907 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 06 Apr 1999 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Apr 1999 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
- 3. Donald Harve Nicholas was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Highland, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 27 Dec 1996 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa.
- 4. Paul Ivon Nicholas was born on 17 Aug 1911 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 19 Mar 1984 in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Mar 1984 in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.
- 5. Vandan A Nicholas was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Forest City, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1944 in MIA - Saint-Lô, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France; was buried in His whereabouts are known only to God.
- 6. Veona Margaret Nicholas
- 7. Marjorie Mae Nicholas
Generation: 2
2. Delia Alice Nicholas (1.Abijah1) was born on 30 Jun 1907 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 06 Apr 1999 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Apr 1999 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
Delia had diabetes for over 50 years. Maintaining her health for so long with the disease earned her a medal from the Eli Lilly company, which produces the insulin she took. The Company celebrated their 75th anniversary in 1995 and honored Delia as a guest at a celebration! She was active in her curch work at United Methodist. She also was involved in the Rebekah Lodge and Past Noble Grands. She was a good seamstress and enjoyed quilting, making quilts for each of her grandchildren.
Obit:
Delia McDowell
Rippey
Delia Alice McDowell, 91, of Rippey died of pneumonia Tuesday at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry. Services will be at 10a.m. Monday at Rippey United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be at Rippey Cemetery.
Mrs. McDowell was born in Rippey and had lived in the area most of her life. She was the retired co-owner and operator of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn., and was a member of Alice Blue Rebekah Lodge in Rippey and Perry Chief ThreeQuarter Century Club.
She is survived by two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl of Jamaica, Ia.; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; two sisters Veona Figher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Delia McDowell (1999)
Perry
Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at the Rippey United Methodist Church for Delia McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Friends may call at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and on Sunday from noon-9 p.m. with the family present to greet friends from 6-8 Sunday evening. Friends may call at the Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services on Monday.
Burial will be in the Rippey Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; a daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.
Delia A. McDowell
Perry
The Rev. Eric Gary officiated at services at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12 at Rippey United Medthodist Church for Delia Alice McDowell, 91, formerly of Rippey.
She died at Rowley Memorial Masonic Home in Perry on Tuesday, April 6.
Organist was Marjorie Vannatta. Hymms were "Amazing Grace," "Beyond the Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art."
Ushers were LeRoy Overman and Walt Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers were Daryl "Tim" Holmes, Donald Anschutz, Darwin Johnston, Larry Burkett, Clark Bardole and Gail Monthei.
Pallbearers were Jason McDowell, Randy Holland, Dennis Kever, Kurt Ridnour, Steve Kever, Larry Kellar and Lou Miller.
Burial was in the Rippey Cemetery.
Memorials may be left at Hastings Funeral Home in Perry.
Delia Alice McDowell, daughter of Abijah Julius and Mamie Jane Hiddleson Nicholas, was born in Rippey in June 30, 1907. Delia's father was a blacksmith in Rippey and in 1919 when she was 12 years of age the family maoved to Forest City. They returned to the Rippey area five years later.
On Jan. 27, 1926, Delia was united in marriage to Lester Ralph McDowell in Jefferson. They lived in Rippey and spent the summers in Minnesora.
In 1959, they became the owners of McDowell's Coral Cabins in Waterville, Minn. They operated this resort for 18 years, retiring in 1973. They kept their home in Rippey and would move back for the winter.
Delia was a member of Rippey United Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Rippey Aliee Blue Rebekah Lodge where she was a Past Noble Grand. She also belonged to the Perry Chief's Three-Quarter Century Club.
Preceding in death were her parents; her husband Lester on March 8, 1987; one daughter Donna Jean, who died on May 2, 1936; one great-grandchild; and three brothers Vandan, Paul and Donald Nicholas.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rippey and Daryl "Brownie" of Jamaica; one daughter, Verda Kever of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Veona Fisher of Ankeny and Marjorie Johannsen of Avon Park, Fla.
Delia married Lester Ralph McDowell on 27 Jan 1926 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa. Lester was born on 25 Dec 1903 in Boone County, Iowa; died on 26 Mar 1987 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa; was buried on 31 Mar 1987 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Verda Delia McDowell was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
- 9. Vernon Lester McDowell was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Aug 2010 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
- 10. Daryl Eugene McDowell was born on 19 May 1930 in Franklin, Greene County, Iowa; died on 09 Jun 2016 in Jefferson, Greene Co, Iowa; was cremated in Perry, Dallas Co, Iowa.
- 11. Donna Jean McDowell was born on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.
3. Donald Harve Nicholas (1.Abijah1) was born on 30 Jul 1909 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 20 Dec 1996 in Highland, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 27 Dec 1996 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa. Notes:
Donald only received up to the 6th grade education.
Perry Chief, 03 Jul 1929
Unique Wedding Ceremony
While Dawson has never had a sensational wedding, like in an airplana or in "the Little Brown church in the vale," nevertheless a very unusual ceremony took place Thursday morning at 10:30 on the roadside about 1 1/2 miles north of Dawson, just over the Greene county line, when Miss Mildred Lewis became the bride of Mr. Donald Nicholas. Rev. W. Z. Henline, pastor of the U.B. church read the marriage service. Those of the wedding party were Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Lewis, parents of the bride, Harold Lewis, brother of the bride, the bride's grandfather, J. E. Tolle and the pastor and his wife.
It was a beautiful sight as these fine young people stood in the sunshine of the open country and plighted their vows in the presence of the minister and loved ones, immediately following the ceremony the newlyweds entered their car and started north for a short honeymoon trip in Minnesota. The wedding party returned to Dawson. Everyone will offer congratulations to the groom for he has chosen for a wife, one of Dawson's loveliest girls, one that will be to him a real helpmate. They will be at home to their friends on their return from their wedding trip in Dawson.
Donald served in the U.S. Navy Seabees between 1943 and 1945.
Donald's occupation was a contractor/Home builder between 1945 and 1973.Donald married Mildred Sarah Lewis on 27 Jun 1929 in Greene County, Iowa. Mildred (daughter of Benjamine Whitney Lewis and Ethel Daisy Tolle) was born on 30 May 1910 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Feb 1974 in Loma Linda, San Bernardino, California; was buried on 07 Feb 1974 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Donald Blayne Nicholas
- 13. Larry Lewis Nicholas was born on 16 Feb 1933 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 21 Sep 2001 in Hemet, Riverside County, California; was buried on 27 Sep 2001 in National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
- 14. Aretta Kay Nicholas was born on 06 Feb 1938 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 26 Oct 2017 in Highland, San Bernardino, California.
4. Paul Ivon Nicholas (1.Abijah1) was born on 17 Aug 1911 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 19 Mar 1984 in Lincoln, Lincoln County, Illinois; was buried on 21 Mar 1984 in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. Notes:
Paul served in the U.S. Amry in the United States between 1944 to 1946.
Obits:
Paul I Nicholas
Paul I Nicholas, 72, of 904 21st St. died at 9:32 a.m. Monday, March 19, 1984, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Nicholas had retired in June 1972, after 38 years as a precision grinder at Caterpillat Tractor Company.
He had served in the U.S. Army military police during World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 253. He was also a member of First United Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge 2708.
He was born Aug. 17, 1911, in Rippey, Iowa, the son of B.J. and Mamie Hiddleson Nicholas. He married Oda Edith Brewer Aug. 18, 1941, at Wellston, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are a brother; Donald, Perry, Iowa; and three sisters, Veona Fisher, Ankeny, Iowa; Marjorie Johanssen, Webster City, Iowa; and Delia McDowell, Rippey, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by a brother.
His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Fricke-Calvett-Schrader Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Bortell officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, where military rites will be accorded.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday (today) at the funeral home, with an Eagles Lodge ritual at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church.
Paul I. Nicholas
72, Died
March 19, 1984
Paul I. Nicholas, 72 of Lincoln, Illinois passed away Monday, March 19 in Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital. Services were held March 21 in Fricke-Calvett-Schrader Funeral Home, with the Rev. James Bortell officiating. Eagles Lodge presented their memorial ritual at the funeral home on Tuesday evening during visitation. Burial was in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, where military rites were accorded.
Paul was born August 17, 1911, in Rippey, Iowa, the son of B.J. and Mamie (Hiddleson) Nicholas, receiving his education in the Rippey schools. He was married August 18, 1984, to Oda Edith Brewer at Wellston, Missouri. He had served in the U.S. Army Military Police during World War II, and was a member of American Legion Post # 263. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lincoln and Eagles Lodge 2708. He had retired in June, 1972, after 38 years as a precision grinder at Caterpillar Trackor Company.
Mr. Nicholas was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Vandan.
Survivors include his wife of Lincoln, Illinois; a brother, Donald, of Perry; three sisters, Mrs. Lester (Delia) McDowell of Rippey; Mrs. Carl (Veona) Fisher of Ankeny; Mrs. Werner (Marjorie) Johansen of Webster City; also several nephews and nieces, and many cousins in the Greene county area.Paul married Oda Edith Brewer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Vandan A Nicholas (1.Abijah1) was born on 24 Mar 1916 in Forest City, Iowa; died on 13 Jul 1944 in MIA - Saint-Lô, Departement de la Manche, Basse-Normandie, France; was buried in His whereabouts are known only to God. Notes:
Born south of Forest City, Iowa.
Served in the U.S. Army in 1941-42 and 1944 in Africa, Italy and Europe.
He was declared Missing in Action in St. Lo France.
Never married.
No Children.
Kay (Nicholas) Shiery wrote:
"When Uncle Van was declared Missing in Action at St. Lo, France the whole family was devestated. I can remember when he was declared officially dead, my father, aunts and Grandpa cried and cried. I was 6 years old. Uncle Van has always been my hero".
Kay (Nicholas) Shiery wrote 12 Aug 2005:
I also have copies of two letters from the War Department and Army Services Forces a year after my Uncle Vandan (Nicholas) was declared MIA.....these two letters are dated a year after his MIA status was
claimed and they make official death. My aunt could not find the letter stating he was MIA....although she said there were two officers who come to the bank she was working at Rippey, Iowa....and asked for directions to Abijah Nicholas' residence. Aunt Marjorie heard them and said she knew why they were there and took the information from them. She then went to Grandpa's house to tell him. (Grandma was deceased at that time).
https://www.abmc.gov/decedent-search/nicholas%3Dvandan
http://iagenweb.org/greene/military/wwii/world-war-II-dead-missing.htm
https://www.backtonormandy.org/divisions/672-2-infantry-division-usa.html6. Veona Margaret Nicholas (1.Abijah1) Veona married Carl Edward Fisher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Leon Paul Fisher
7. Marjorie Mae Nicholas (1.Abijah1) Marjorie married Werner Johannsen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 3
8. Verda Delia McDowell (2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
Verda was a twin with Vernon Lester McDowell.
Verda married Donald Charles Kever on 27 Sep 1953 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Donald was born on 02 Nov 1922 in Windom, Minnesota; died on 29 Jul 1981 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. Dennis Lee Kever
- 20. Diane Verda Kever was born on 17 Mar 1956 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; was buried on 12 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.
- 21. Steven Donald Kever
- 22. Carolyn Jean Kever
9. Vernon Lester McDowell (2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 19 Dec 1926 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 29 Jul 2010 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; was buried on 02 Aug 2010 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Notes:
Vernon was a twin with Verda Delia McDowell.
Vernon served in the U.S. Navy.
Died:
A Celebration for the life of Vernon Lester McDowell was held at the Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry Iowa on Monday, August 2, 2010.
Otley Masonic Lodge #299, Perry, Iowa held a service on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 7:00 p. m.
Words of comfort were conducted by Rev. Louis Hoger, Hospice of Central Iowa Chaplain.
Music was provided by Midge Vannatta, who accompanied Meladee Graven and Jean Borgeson as they sang, "Amazing Grace". Great-grandson, Tyler Parker, sang, "When I Get Where I Am Going", accompanying himself on his guitar.
Honorary casket bearers were, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Tyler Parker, Brian Miller, Joseph Krause, and Randy Holland. Casket bearers were Kurt Ridnour, Louis Miller, Scott Miller, Johathan Krause, Alexander Harris and Forrest Parker.
Interment was in the Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Iowa. The Navy Funeral Honors graveside rites were provided by the American Legion Post #85 and Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post #2060.
Vernon L. McDowell age 83, of Perry died on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Dallas County Hospital in Perry. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 2, 2010, at 1:30 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home in Perry. Visitation will be Sunday, August 1, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and a Masonic Lodge service at 7:00 p.m. at Carris Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Vernon Lester McDowell was born on December 19, 1926 at Rippey, IA to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell. He graduated from Rippey High School. Following graduation he served in the United States Navy during W.W. II. He married Lois Arlene Pittman on May 16, 1947 at the First Christian Church in Perry. They were married for 63 years. Vernon owned and operated McDowell Auto Service in Dawson, then began working for Perry Community Schools as the Transportation Supervisor until he started working for John Deere Works in Ankeny, IA as a machinist. After retiring from John Deere he worked at Jefferson Transmission in Jefferson, IA for a few years.
Vernon was a member of the First Christian Church and later attended the Rippey and Dawson United Methodist Churches. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #85 and the Otley Masonic Lodge #209 both in Perry. He loved woodworking, working on cars, trucks, pickups, tractors and was still working on them in his dreams. He was a jack of all trades, with many ideas he was still thinking about. He enjoyed flowers, birds, and especially his cat "Winky".
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Delia McDowell, and an infant sister, Donna Jean McDowell.
Survivors include his wife, Lois McDowell of Perry, IA, children, Janice Miller (Louis) of Hortonville, WI, Marilyn Anderson of Dawson, IA, Cheryl Harris of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donna Ridnour (Kurt) of Perry, IA, Rodney McDowell (Rosie) of Des Moines, IA and Julie Holland (Randy) of Perry, IA, grandchildren, Shelly Parker (Forrest), Scott Miller, Melissa Radditz (Austin), Joseph Krause (Flora), Sarah Krause, Jonathan Krause (Cassie), Alexander Harris, Sarah Ridnour, Cody Ridnour, David Ridnour, Jason McDowell (Michelle), Brenda Miller (Brian), Alex Hoffman, Emily Hoffman, Kelsey Holland and Kayla Holland, 14 great grandchildren, his twin sister, Verda Kever of Granger, IA, brother, Daryl "Brownie" McDowell of Jamaica, IA and many other relatives and friends.
http://www.rippeynews.org/obits/mcdowell_vernon.htmVernon married Lois Arlene Pittman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
10. Daryl Eugene McDowell (2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 19 May 1930 in Franklin, Greene County, Iowa; died on 09 Jun 2016 in Jefferson, Greene Co, Iowa; was cremated in Perry, Dallas Co, Iowa. Notes:
Died:
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell of Jamaica
Daryl ?Brownie? McDowell, 86, of Jamaica passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016, at the Regency Park Nursing and Rehabilitation in Jefferson. According to his wishes, he has been cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be sent at www.carrisfuneralhome.com.
Daryl ?Brownie? Eugene McDowell was born May 19, 1930, in Greene County, Iowa, to Lester Ralph and Delia Alice (Nicholas) McDowell.
He attended school at Rippey.
He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Godfrey at the First Christian Church in Perry Aug. 17, 1950.
He worked at Oscar Mayer for many years and owned and operated McDowell?s Kozy Kennel. He also was a custodian and did maintenance at Dawson School and drove a school bus for years.
He was a member of the Dawson Fire Department and served on the Dawson Police Department.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, woodworking and building. He liked doing his own mechanic work, remodeling work and home repairs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou McDowell; brother, Vernon McDowell; and a sister, Verda Kever.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Wayne) Cline of Milo, Mo., and Karen (Dale) Janovick of Jamaica; two grandchildren, Amber (Adam) Tucker and April (Vanessa) Cavner; and a great grandson, Hudson Tucker.
https://theperrynews.com/daryl-brownie-mcdowell-of-jamaica/?fbclid=IwAR2zUIAgBmmtcRSbwnJRGBM8bGYb8YOn4htnJS-IEzjHJ4guqUC6f27oxiADaryl married Mary Lou Godfrey on 17 Aug 1952 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa. Mary (daughter of Charles M Godfrey and Verna Ina Nicholson) was born on 04 Apr 1933 in Jamaica, Guthrie County, Iowa; died on 21 May 2007 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 25 May 2007 in Dallas Township Cemetery, Dawson, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
11. Donna Jean McDowell (2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; died on 02 Mar 1936 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. 12. Donald Blayne Nicholas (3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Donald married Joan Fay Sannon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Donald married Ola Mae Jones-Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Larry Lewis Nicholas (3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 16 Feb 1933 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 21 Sep 2001 in Hemet, Riverside County, California; was buried on 27 Sep 2001 in National Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California. Notes:
Larry's middle name was given to him from his mother's maiden name of Lewis.
Larry served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Rochester between 1951 and 1954.
Larry's occupation was a pressman in the print/newspaper business between 1953 and 1988.
Obit:
Perry Chief 28 Sep 2001,
Larry Nicholas
Hemet, Calif.
Larry L. Nicholas, 68, passed away at his home in Hemet, Calif. from cancer.
Larry was born Feb. 16, 1933 to Don and Mildred Nicholas at Dawson, grew up and attended school there.
He served two years in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict serving on the U.S.S. Rochester touring many ports. After his tour of duty, Larry was employed by the "Perry Daily Chief" as a pressman for several years.
In 1954 he married LaVonne Moore of Yale and to this union a son was born.
He married Colleen Williams of Denison, April 24, 1959. They had two sons. After moving to California, Larry worked in the printing business until 1988. He then worked with the Murrietta High School as custodian until retiring.
Larry is survived by his wife, Colleen of Hemet; three sons, Rodney of Mississippi, Greg of Menifee and Doug of Lake Elsinore; six grandchildren; a brother, Don Blayne of Rialto and a sister, Aretta Kay Shiery of Highland, Calif.; many nieces, naphews and friends.
Those preceding him in death were his parents, Mildred Lewis Nicholas in 1974 and Don H. Nicholas in 1996.
Graveside services were September 26 at Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. with his cousin, the Rev. Roy Riggs, officiating from the Corona Methodist Church.Larry married LaVonne Evelyn Moore [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Larry married Colleen Agnes Williams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
14. Aretta Kay Nicholas (3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 06 Feb 1938 in Dawson, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 26 Oct 2017 in Highland, San Bernardino, California. Notes:
Perry Chief, Perry, Iowa, Nov 1955
Plans Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nicholas of Dawson announce the engagment and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Aretta Kay, to Richard J. Shiery of Perry. Miss Nicholas has been employed for the past six months at Bankers Life in Des Moines and her fiance is employed by the Northern Natural Gas Company at Redfield.
Kay's occupations have been Secetary and Homemaker.Aretta married Richard James Shiery [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Glen Ray Shiery
- 37. Kimberly Dawn Shiery
15. Leon Paul Fisher (6.Veona2, 1.Abijah1) Leon married Jeanette Marie Conner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
16. David Lee Johannsen (7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) David married Patricia Corbley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Kathleen Lloyd Rich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
17. Linda Jean Johannsen (7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Linda married Jacky Lee Friedrickson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
18. Sharon Kaye Johannsen (7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Sharon married Harold Lynn Harrington [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Generation: 4
19. Dennis Lee Kever (8.Verda3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Dennis married Julie Ann Cunningham [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Donald James Kever
- 52. Michael Lee Kever
20. Diane Verda Kever (8.Verda3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) was born on 17 Mar 1956 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa; died on 03 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; was buried on 12 Dec 2015 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Notes:
Died:
Diane Kellar, 59, passed away from leukemia on December 3, 2015, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was born in Perry, Iowa, on March 17, 1956, to Donald and Verda Kever.
Diane worked at Principal in the mortgage department for 25 years prior to starting her career at Wells Fargo. She was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Polk City, Beaverdale VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #9127, and the Women?s Card Club.
Diane enjoyed flowers, gardening, and baking cookies. Above all, she cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Diane is survived by her husband of 38 years, Larry Kellar; daughters, Staci Allen and Lori (Adam) Vander Leest; her 4 grandchildren, Hunter, Brieanna, Colt, and Reed; siblings, Dennis Kever, Steve (Deb) Kever, and Carolyn Beehler; mother-in-law, Janiece Kellar, and a host of other family and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Verda.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Hamilton?s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in loving memory of Diane.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Service Details
VISITATION:
Saturday, December 12, 2015
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines
SERVICE:
Saturday, December 12, 2015
12:00 pm
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines
DISPOSITION:
Cremation
Hamilton's Crematory
Des Moines
ARRANGEMENTS:
Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens
121 NW 60th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50313
(515) 289-2442Diane married Larry Lee Kellar [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Stacie Lynn Kellar
- 54. Lori Diane Kellar
21. Steven Donald Kever (8.Verda3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Steven married Debra Kay Griffin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. Christy Marie Kever
- 56. Robin Lynn Kever
- 57. Leslie Dawn Kever
- 58. Sarah Lee Kever
22. Carolyn Jean Kever (8.Verda3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Carolyn married Rick Laughman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Beehler ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
23. Janice Ilene McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Janice married Robert Dean Stout [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Shelly Jo Stout
Janice married Dean Berkland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Janice married Jerry Landals [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Janice married Louis John Miller [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
24. Marilyn Jean McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Marilyn married Jerry Duane Krause [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Family/Spouse: Drew Hanlon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Ronald Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. Cheryl Ann McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Cheryl married David Engeltjes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Cheryl married Daniel Curt Harris [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
26. Donna Denise McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Donna married Harry Johnson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Donna married Kurt David Ridnour [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 71. Cody Alan Ridnour
- 72. David Lee Ridnour
27. Rodney Eugene McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Rodney married Mollie Anderson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Jason Eugene McDowell
- 74. Bradley Lester McDowell was born on 14 Apr 1980; died on 15 Apr 1980.
- 75. Brenda Jo McDowell
28. Julie Marie McDowell (9.Vernon3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: Randal Holland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
29. Kathy Ann McDowell (10.Daryl3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Kathy married Jerald Gene Kinkennon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Kathy married James Allen Cavner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 78. Amber Ann Cavner
- 79. April Marie Cavner
Family/Spouse: Wayne Cline. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Karen Lynn McDowell (10.Daryl3, 2.Delia2, 1.Abijah1) Karen married Ronald Elmer Janovick [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Cynthia Ilene Nicholas (12.Donald3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Cynthia married David Bolsenga [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Cynthia married Douglas Miers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Cynthia married Roy Gene Frazier [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Cynthia married Ronald Ray Benton [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. Keith Eugene Nicholas (12.Donald3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Keith married Anna Allingham [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Keith married Holly R McLaughlin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Keith married Kimberly Anne Dunahoo [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
33. Rodney Dean Nicholas (13.Larry3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Rodney married Linda Fay Sullivan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
34. Gregory Allen Nicholas (13.Larry3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Gregory married Ann Marie Daleke [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
35. Douglas Kent Nicholas (13.Larry3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Douglas married Carrie Lynn Abel [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Douglas married Camille March [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Glen Ray Shiery (14.Aretta3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Glen married Carolyn Kay Fischer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
37. Kimberly Dawn Shiery (14.Aretta3, 3.Donald2, 1.Abijah1) Kimberly married Duane Allen Swenson, II [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Kimberly married Paul Edwin Rimmer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
38. Deborah Pauline Fisher (15.Leon3, 6.Veona2, 1.Abijah1) Deborah married Gerald Tolliver [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. Teresa Marie Fisher (15.Leon3, 6.Veona2, 1.Abijah1) Teresa married William Edward Black [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Teresa married Kenneth Henry Tatge [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
40. Cynthia Anne Fisher (15.Leon3, 6.Veona2, 1.Abijah1) Cynthia married Edwin Anthony Azpeitia [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
Cynthia married Christopher Lee Camp [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 100. Jeremy Ray Camp
- 101. Ryan Paul Camp
41. Jonathan David Johannsen (16.David3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: Michelle ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 102. Cheriese Banning
Jonathan married Jeane Kirkland [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Jeffery Aaron Johannsen (16.David3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: Sharron ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 103. Bryce Aaron Banning
43. Jay Michael Johannsen (16.David3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: Michelle ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
44. Lisa Marie Johannsen (16.David3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
45. Joseph Michael Johannsen (16.David3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) 46. Gary Leon Friedrickson (17.Linda3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Gary married June Walker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
47. Scott Charles Friedrickson (17.Linda3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Scott married Dana Reitz Baccina [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
48. Crystal Leann Friedrickson (17.Linda3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Crystal married Joseph Michael Sadzewicz [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 110. Dylan Floyd Sadzewicz
- 111. Jordyn Maye Sadzewicz
49. Jennifer Kalyn Harrington (18.Sharon3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1) Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
50. Kathriene Mae Harrington (18.Sharon3, 7.Marjorie2, 1.Abijah1)