Notes:

NOTE: Notes state Ernest died west of Rippey. Also found notes stating Ernest died in Washington, Iowa.

NOTE: There are several different references to Ernest Edward Nicholas' date of birth being 1830, Should be 1838.

Ernest's Baptism was at the Presbyterian Church.

ERNEST EDWARD NICHOLAS
Obituary.
Ernest Edward Nicholas was born in Berlin, Germany, June 25, 1830 and died at the home of his son Byde near Rippey at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 14 days. Mr. Nicholas came to this country when a small boy and made his home at Sublet, Ill. He was united in marriage to Minerva Hastings Dec 12, 1864. Then they moved to Ogden, Iowa and from there to Rippey where they lived together until 1900 when his wife passed to the great Beyond. From this time on he lived with his children until he became so feeble he required special attention. Then he made his home with Byde till Oct. 9, 1924 at 2 p.m. he passed away.
Mr. Nicholas had inited with the Presbyterian Church in Rippey in 1888. Funeral services were held in Rippey Saturday afternoon Oct. 11 and interment made at the Rippey cemetery.
He was survived by his 7 children all whom are living except Ernest who passed away in 1921, Edward of Decatur, Ill., Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo., Karl of Peoria, Kan., Ralph of Hugo, Colo., Byde of Rippey and Fred of Kansas City, Mo., all were present except Ralph.

Jefferson Bee Obituary
Wed. Oct 15, 1924
Vol 57 #42
5th page from title pg
Rippey News - Death of E.E. Nichols
(NOTE: Nichols should be spelled Nicholas, also The Bijo should be Bide for Conrad Julius Abijah Nicholas)

Rippey.
Last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock occurred the death of E. E. Nichols at the home of his son Bijo Nichols. Mr. Nichols has been in very poor health for several years due to his advanced age. He was born in Berlin, Germany and was past 96 years of age at his death. His wife died about twenty-five years ago and since that time he lived alone in Rippey until about three years ago. He leaves to mourn his death, Edd, of Illinois; Carl of eastern Kansas; Fred and Adalaide, of Kansas City and Bijoe, of Rippey, all of whom were present at the funeral.


Film 136 - E
Jefferson Herald Obituary
Thur. Oct 23, 1924
Page 3
E. E. Nicholas.
(NOTE: 1930 birth should be 1838, also he was married to Minerva)

E. E. Nicholas was born in Berlin Germany, June 25, 1930 and died at the home of his son Byde, near Rippey, aged 94 years, 3 months and 14 days on Oct. 9, 1924. He was married to Binerva Hastings, December 12, 1864. She having passed to the great beyond in 1900. He is survived by 6 children. Earnest having passed away in 1921. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 11, from the M. E. Church. Burial was made in the Rippey Cemetary.

Ernest married Minerva Maria Bacon Hastings on 12 Dec 1867 in Sublet, Illinois. Minerva (daughter of ? and ?) was born on 19 Apr 1839 in Bombay, New York; died on 03 Dec 1900 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa; was buried in Rippey Cemetary, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was kicked in the chest by a horse which is what caused his death.

William married Alice Chambers on 04 Dec 1899 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. Alice was born on 17 Nov 1860 in Marion County, Iowa; died on 17 May 1930 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Kathy Cavner states (S4) "Edward Henry Nicholas changed his last name to Mitchell. Again the family is split as to why. Some say it was because E.H. said that Nicholas was not the true family name. Others disagree".

Notes state "Edward Henry, Kansas City, grandville (view)".

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Email from Nellie M Nicholas:
Addie became a single mom and raised her kids.... She was the only woman who worked on the Kansas City Transit... She stood on the street in uniform and let the passengers on the rear of the street car collecting money and handing out transfers.... She retired and traveled everywhere visiting everyone.

Lurena married Hugh Smith about 1898. Hugh (son of Jackson Smith and Margaret Louisa Pitts) was born in 1856 in Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lurena married ? MullenKansas City, Missouri. ? died in Kansas City, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was only 43 days old when he died.

Notes:

All below notes are from Kathy McDowell's site:
http://kathymcdowell.familytreeguide.com/getperson.php?personID=I94&tree=T1

1880 IA Boone Co, Yell Twp
NICHOLS, Edward 46 farmer PRUS PRUS PRUS, Minerva 40 MA NY NY, Ernest 12 IL, Edward 8 IL, Adelaide 6 IL, Carl 3 IA, John 1, Francis McCune other 19 IL Servant [Francis is Minerva's dau.]

1885 IA Greene Co Edwd E ca 1839, Minerva ca 1840, Thomas L M ca 1865 [This is probably Thomas L MORRIS, son of Minerva], Ernest W ca 1869, Edwd H ca 1871, Ada ca 1873, Carl ca 1876, Jno R ca 1878, Abijah ca 1882, King Fritz ca 1883

1910 OR Lane Co, Cottage Grove, Ward 3 NICHOLAS, Carl A ca 1876 IL, Addie ca 1883 OR IL OR, Ralph K ca 1903 OR, Claud K CLEMENT sson ca 1903 OR.

1915 IA Greene Co NICHOLAS, Adolph ca 1876, Ralph C ca 1902, Hazel H ca 1904. Also listed an Addie ca 1883. [Index not in order.] CLEMENT, Claud C ca 1902 OR OR OR

1920 IA Winnebago Co, Lincoln NICHOLAS, Karl A ca 1871 IA, Addie M ca 1885 OR IL OR, Houd [sic] H daughter ca 1905 OR, Claude P CLEMENT son ca 1903 OR.

1930 After much searching, not found as yet.

"I found this 1930 census and it might be them.
1930 United States Federal Census
Miami, Miami, Kansas

Adolph G Nicholas 62
Ada Nicholas 42 "
Lisadavis70 15 Mar 2007
http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lane/3691/mb.ashx

Oregon Historical Records Index Search Results
Name
Year Record Type County Source
Nicholas, Karl A
1900 Enlistment Lane Military

Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916?1950
Last Name First Name Middle Name
NICHOLAS ADOLPH KARL
Sex/Race Age Cert # Death Date
M/W UNK 2580433 1932-07-28
County City Date Filed
MACON DECATUR 32-07-29

From The Globe Free Press, August 4, 1932
-Adolph Carl Nicholas
-Obituary (spelling not changed)
-Adolph Carl Nicholas, son of Earnest and Minerva Nicholas, was born in Nevada Co., Iowa, June 4th, 1976, and died at St. Mary's Hospital, Decatur, Ill., on Thursday morning, July 28, 1932 at the age of 56 years, 1 month and 24 days.
-When he was about 24 years old, Mr. Nicholas went to Oregon, where on *April 22, 1908, he married Mrs. Addie Clement of Cottage Grove, Ore.
-In 1912 the Nicholas family came back to Iowa, and after trying different locations they moved to Kansas City, Mo., in 1920, and later to Independence, Mo.
-The life of Mr. Nicholas was devoted to farming until ill health forced his retirement in 1930. He suffered from a complication of diseases being practically helpless since February 1932.
-In order that he might receive better care, he was recently taken to Decatur, Ill., but he soon passed beyond the need of human help and care.
-Mr. Nicholas was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Independence, Mo., and of Cottage Grove Lodge No. 68, I. O. O. F., Cottage Grove, Ore.
-Mr. Nicholas was preceded in death by a son Ralph,* May 1918 and by a daughter, *Mrs. Hazel Bates in Feb. 1932.
-He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Addie Nicholas, a stepson, Claude Clement of Decatur, three brothers, Fred Nicholas of Kansas City, Mo., Byde Nicholas of Rippey, and Ralph Nicholas of Denver, Colo., a sister, Mrs. Addie Mullin of Kansas City, and a half brother, Henry Michaels of Decatur, Ill.
-*the "8" could be a "3" - it was hard to read.
per Jean BORGESON 25 Feb 2010
[There is no Nevada Co in IA that I know of. There is a Nevada, which is in Story Co. Independence, MO is in Jackson Co.]

Rippey Cemetery Records:
Block 1, Lot 5
Space 3 Ralph K. Nicholas b. 14 Aug 1902- d. 7 May 1919
Space 5 Karl Nicholas
Space 6 Hazel H. Bates Nicholas b. 25 Jul 1905 - 14 Feb 1932
per Jean BORGESON 25 Feb 2010

(Jefferson Herald 25 Feb 1932--"Grace" Nicholas-Bates died at Independence
per Jean BORGESON 25 Feb 2010


Carl and Fred Nicholas of Kansas City are visiting here having been called
here by the death of their father, who passed away at the home of his son,
Byjo Nicholas last Thursday.
Pg 8 16 October 1924. Paper unknown. per ah

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/176841894/adolph-karl-nicholas

Karl Adolph Nicholas was a son of Ernest Nicholas and Minerva Hastings. Although the name of his first wife is unknown at this time, he was married about 1902, and they had two children: Ralph K. and Hazel H. It is not known whether his first wife died, or if they divorced.

On 22 Apr 1908, he married Addie M. Stevenson Clement in Vancouver, Clarke County, Washington. They were married for 24 years. Mr. Nicholas died in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, and his death certificate states that he was buried in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa.

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ralph died at 12:50 PM. at the Plaza Park Nursing Home.

Obituary:
Ralph J. Nicholas
Funeral services for Ralph J. Nicholas, retired farmer, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Olinger Mortuary, Boulder st. Burial will be in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas, who lived at 2760 W First ave., died Tuesday in Plaza Park Nursing Home, Westminster. He was 88.
Born on Sept. 7, 1878, in Rippey, Iowa, he attended schools there. He married Miss Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kan., in 1904. After her death, he married Miss Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kan., in 1921.
Mr. Nicholas homesteaded in Baca County before moving to Lincoln County, where he operated a nursery. He moved to Denver in 1949 following retirement.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Inness of Karvel, Mrs. Nina B. Eason of Denver, Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster; a sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen of Kansas City, grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Eastern Colorado Plainsman
Thursday, 27 July 1967,
Hugo, Colorado
Memorial Services Are Held For Ralph J. Nicholas
Services for Ralph J. Nicholas were held at 1:00 p.m. July 21 in the Olinger Mortuary at Denver. Burial was in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas died Tuesday, July 11, in Plaza Park Nursing Home in Westminster. He was born September 7, 1878, in Rippey, Ia.
He married Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kans., in 1904 and she died two years later. In 1911 he married Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kans. They homesteaded about eleven miles southwest of two buttes in Baca County. Later he lived in Lincoln County and established the Oasis Nursery.
His greatest satisfaction was in doing for others. One of his happiest moments was the opportunity to furnish some of the trees for the Bucklen Cemetery north of Karvel.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas retired in Denver in 1949. Mrs. Nicholas died November 4, 1964, three years after they had celebrated theirgolden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster, Mrs. Nina B. Eason, Denver and Mrs. Kathryn Inness, Karvel; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Nicholas -
Ralph J. Nicholas of 2760 W. First ave. Father of Kathryn Inness, Karvel, Colo., Thelma Thompson and Inez Schreoder, both of Westminster, Colo., and Nina B. Eason of Denver; brother of Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo.; also survived by nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services, Drawing Room, Sixteenth at Boulder Friday, 1 p.m. To Crown Hill Cemetery.

Died:
Death Certficate on file.

John married Mary Marie Reinking on 04 Apr 1904 in Tipton, Kansas. Mary (daughter of Christian Frederick Reinking and Catharina Elizabeth Guhn) was born on 24 Dec 1884 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 16 May 1908 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Bertha Myrtle Mayhood on 11 Sep 1911 in Columbus, Kansas. Bertha (daughter of W F Mayhood and Angelina Campbell) was born on 09 Jun 1880 in Galena, Kansas; died on 04 Nov 1964 in Westminster, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 07 Nov 1964 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

King Fritz may have been married twice.
Part of an Email from Kay Shiery:
I am reasonably sure that Great-Uncle Fred was married twice. I remember he brought his wife, Josie, to our house when I was a child. She was a little woman.

King married Mary Bridget Gillespie on 21 Nov 1906 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Mary was born about 1883 in Louisville, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Edgar Forkner. David died before 1998. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vernon L Arnold. Vernon was born in 1910; died in 1996. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norman found out he had lung cancer during the summer of 1958. After he attended Bibe Nicholas' funeral, Norman told some of the relatives that "Uncle Bide looked so peaceful....I want to join him".... and that night, he went to the front yard and used a shotgun on himself!

Died at about 11:30 p.m.

Obit:
Norman Nicholas of Jamaica Dies
Norman A. Nicholas, 54, of Jamaica, died at his home in Jamaica about 11:30 p.m. Thursday. His death was attributed to a self-inflicted gun shot wound. The cause of his act was given as despondency over an incurable illness. Funeral services have not yet been set pending word from relatives at a distance. The slininger Funeral Chapel at Jefferson is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Nicholas os survived by his wife, Ella; three daughters, Norma Hull of Dawson, Alice Maylor of Dana and Mrs. Donna Young of Glendale, Calif.; six sons, Bill Nicholas of Iowa City, Edward Nicholas of Perry and Danny Nicholas of Jamaica, also Harold, Robert and Frank Nicholas, all at home. One sister also survives.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, a half brother and one son who died in infancy.

We wish to thank our neighbors, friends and relatives for the flowers, food, cards and ***dts during the illness and loss of our husband and father.
Our special thanks to Rev. M. ** **ewart and to the Jamaica ****ies who served the dinner and ***ch. Your kindness will long be remembered.
Mrs. Ella Mae Nicholas and family.
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Norman married Dora Frances Welder on 06 Mar 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Ella Mae Robinson on 09 Mar 1931. Ella was born on 06 Jul 1910 in Bennett, Colorado; died on 07 Sep 2003 in Perry, Iowa; was buried on 10 Sep 2003 in Rippey Cemetery, Rippey, Greene County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Smith was in the Guiness Book of Records for being the first boy child born in the First minute, First Hour, First Day, First week, First Month, First year of the 20th century (Year 1900). However I have been unable to validate this information, Guiness seems to be very hard to cantact. If anyone is able to validate this information, please let us know.

Notes:

NOTE: Information on this page was provided by Earl William Chamberlin.

Florence married Earl William Chamberlin in Jul 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri. Earl was born on 07 Dec 1910 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas; died on 28 Jul 2000 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Bates. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Obituary
Kathryn Mary Nicholas Inness (2-14-1905 to 3-29-1998)

Kathryn Mary Nicholas died at the Morton County Hospital, Elkhart, KS, March 29, 1998. She was born to Ralph and Mary Reinking Nicholas on February 14, 1905 in Tipton, KS. When Kathryn was one and a half years old, another daughter was born to this union, Thelma Laurietta. When the girls were small their mother, Mary, died (Dec. 1908).
When Kathryn was 6 years old, her father married Bertha Mayhood.
This instantly brought her and Thelma another sister, Inez Mary, who was 4 years old.
In 1911 Kathryn’s family moved from Pierceville, KS to Two Buttes, near Lamar, Colorado. While they lived at Two Buttes, another daughter was born, Nina Bertha. At this time, Kathryn was 10 years old. In the early 1920’s they moved near Boyero, Colorado. Many trees around the Karval area came from their nursery, called “The Oasis”.
Kathryn spent one summer at summer school at Oberlin, KS and went to college at Hays, KS for two summers. She taught school 5 years before her marriage to Warren E. Leonard, June 23, 1934.
To this union two children were born. Gwendal Leon and Onnalee Jean. Kathryn, with her son and daughter, moved to Karval, CO in the fall of 1945, where she taught grades 1 through 4 for two years. In July, 1947, Kathryn became Postmaster in Karval and worked until her retirement in June, 1974.
In 1948 Kathryn was united in marriage to Emanuel Sears “Manny” Inness. This brought to her another family - 4 step daughters and their husbands. Edith and Charlie Summers of Holly, CO, Margaret and Walter Steiner of Kit Carson, CO, Shirley and Chet White of Antioch, Ill and Ruby and Calvin Hixson of Fowler, CO. Her husband, Manny died in June, 1971.
Kathryn was very active in all the activities her children were in. School activities, 4-H, Music and Church kept her busy and she enjoyed sharing many learning and enjoyable experiences with Gwendal and Onnalee.
She was an avid gardener, which she surely inherited from her father. Even after she retired, you could see her working in her yard as early as 5:00 A.M. Her garden and yard was her relaxation and her pride. Roses were among her many specialties. Kathryn was very fond of her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and loved them the same as her children. She always remembered their birthdays and made sure they each had a card that fit them.
After retiring from the Post Office, Kathryn continued her work in the Karval Church of the Nazarene as Sunday School teacher and was always faithful to all the services she could attend. She also went into full time work with R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), and especially enjoyed being a part of the Karval Keenagers, playing the Banjo. Also, she enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for all of her grandchildren.
In 1986, she moved to Elkhart and lived with her daughter and family. While she was living at home (Karval, CO) she was able to be close to her son and his family. She enjoyed the closeness of both families and was happy to be with them. It was very important to her to be close to her Doctor, whom she had so much confidence in. She felt that he gave her many added years of quality life.
She continued to play her banjo at church and for many activities in Elkhart.
She played for several hospital fund raising activities and would always get a standing ovation. She played her banjo with her daughter playing the accordian and her son-in-law playing the guitar. Her fingers always remained nimble and strong and she could keep the music moving while her audience tapped their toes. Although her body would become weaker and weaker, she always had the strength to play the banjo.
Kathryn missed her friends and family at Karval and tried to keep in contact with them as much as possible. She will always be appreciated and remembered for her concern and compassion for her family.
Although she continually tried to be strong for others, she found that losing her son, Gwendal, to cancer in July, 1995, was the hardest struggle in life she had to face. She had very fond memories of Gwendal and she missed him very much.
Her latest highlight of her life was to be able to attend her granddaughter’s
wedding. (Gwendolyn and J.J. - 1996) She had all the Home Health Care nurses taking very good care of her so her dream could come true. She was very fond of each of her daily Home Health Care nurses and they were special friends to her.

Survivors include:
One Daughter and Son-in-law: Onnalee and Millard Harrell of Elkhart, KS.
One Daughter-in-law: Patricia Leonard of Karval, CO
Eight Grandchildren and their families (including 18 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren).
Allen Leonard - Adam, Aaron & Cybil of Colo. Springs, CO.
Leon and Sandy Leonard - Brooke of Ordway and Bill, Tina and Brandon & Cody of Fowler, CO.
Larry and Cindy Leonard - Levi, Zane & Jake of Karval, CO.
Enola Leonard of Colo. Springs, CO.
Carlos and Michelle Leonard - Tiffany, Shaun & Colton of Karval and Jenny & Shayla of Colo. Springs, CO.
Patrick and Jenny Leonard - Michael, Amanda, Jessica & Ashleigh of Karval
Kelby and Stephanie Harrell of Newton, KS.
Gwendolyn and J. J. Stutler of Emporia, KS.
Two Sisters: Thelma Thompson of Westminster, CO and Nina Eason of Denver.
Her Step Family:
Charley Summers (Holly, CO), Marjorie and Larry and their families.
Walt Steiner (Kit Carson, CO), Janet, Marlene, Leland, Nadine and Eric and their families.
Shirley White (Park City, Illinois), Clifford, Kenneth, Danny and their families.
Calvin Hixson (Fowler, KS)
Nieces and nephews and many friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents: Ralph and Mary Nicholas;
her step-mother: Bertha Nicholas; her husband. Emanuel Sears Inness;
her son: Gwendal Leonard and her sister: Inez Schroeder.
Memorial Services were at the Harrell Funeral Chapel, Elkhart, KS., March 31, 1998. Burial was in the Elkhart Cemetery.

Kathryn married Warren Edward Leonard on 23 Jul 1934 in Goodland, Kansas, and was divorced in 1945. Warren (son of Harvey Abraham Leonard and Jessie Geraldine Mullikan) was born on 23 Jul 1910 in Geneva, Nebraska; died on 13 Sep 1981 in Limon, Colorado; was buried on 16 Sep 1981 in Cremated. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Emanuel Sears Inness in Jan 1948 in Hugo, Colorado. Emanuel was born on 21 Jan 1892 in Deputy, Indiana; died on 26 Jun 1971 in Karval, Colorado; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Hugo, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1930 Census on file.

Thelma passed away in her sleep about 5:50 AM on 08 Sep 2003 at the Elms Haven Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.

Obit:
Thelma Thompson
THOMPSON, THELMA LAURETTA Westminster, 97 She was born June 13, 1906 in Tipton, Kansas to John Ralph and Mary Marie (Reinking) Nicholas. She passed away September 8, 2003 at Elms Haven Nursing Home. She married Elmer Alexander Thompson on December 19, 1925. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1987. Preceded in death are also three sons Ralph, Dwight, and Gerald; two sisters, Kathryn and Inez and one granddaughter, Connie. She is survived by her son, Jim; her sister, Nina; two daughters-in-law; three former daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren. We will all truly miss her. Visitation today 4-8 p.m.; funeral Thursday 3 p.m.; both at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery.
Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 10 Sep 2003.


Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.

Baptized (LDS):
Mrs. Emma Guhn and Mrs. Anna Tonne were both listed as being at Thelma's baptism.

Died:
Social Security Death Index about Thelma L. Thompson
Name: Thelma L. Thompson
Last Residence: 80020 Broomfield, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 13 Jun 1906
Died: 8 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1951-1952)

Thelma married Elmer Alexander Thompson on 19 Dec 1925 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. Elmer (son of William Sheldon Thompson and Nancy Ann Cox) was born on 20 Jul 1901 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 06 Mar 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 10 Mar 1987 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Email from Nina to Dwight, Sent Fri 4/30/04 2:31 PM

Hello Dwight

I was surprised,but pleased to hear from you. I will do my best to tell you about my volunteer activities (I don't know if you are interested in what I did in my younger, or work years) much has been either lost or is in storage. I had a wall full of framed certificates in the house in Denver, but they are all in storage now.

I did locate an old file with some of the information you might want. This is going to sound a bit like an obituary I expect,though.

I was State Director of AARP in Colorado from December of 1981 to December of 1985. By the way, how in the world did you come across the newspaper clipping of a letter I wrote so long ago?

As Sate Director (I believe they call that office State President now).. both Bill and I had many opportunities. I not only travelled over the state visiting chapters, but attended yearly conventions in different cities, as well as trips to Washington DC and other meetings requiring my presence. In 1986 I served on the Resolutions Committee requiring me to go to Washington DC. This is a committee that sets up priorities that AARp will work for at the next convention. All of my expenses were covered, but there was no salary.

Before I took that office I was president of my local chapter for some years, then served as Assistant State Director for a few yeaars. There were a number of people serving in that office under the SD.

After serving my term as SD, I was a member of the AARP Legislative Committee. We met weekly and went over bills that had priority for us with the Legislature. We attended the sessions, and I sometimes testified for a bill.

I served as a member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) in 1994, then resigned, for what reason I don't presently recall.

Served in 1983, for how long I don't have record, under Mayor Federico Pena on the Commission on Aging, and have a beautiful wooden plaque from him for my service.

I don't have a date on this, but I served on the Board for OASIS, a senior activity and study group which started out in Denver at space given them by May D&F. Mayor McNichols and I cut the ribbon upon its opening there.

In 1986 I served on the Denver Commission on Aging, don't have a record of how long--and have also a very nice certificate from Governor Lamb.

I worked with Congressman Tim Wirth with a senior group who lobbied for him and through that, met and shook hands with President Carter. i have a picture of the President and myself.

Locally, im my community, I worked with City Councilman Sam Sandos to get a senior center in the Barnum Community. I wrote many letters, attended many meetings and testified at City Council to achieve that. I had assistance from other local people. It is a beautiful center and has served the BarnumCommunity well. I have taken part in a lot of the activity there, and before moving here had led a discussion group for six or more years, on every topic you can think of.

In addition to that I was active in the Bethany United Methodist Church in many offices and received some wonderful recognition and plaques from them.

This is as much as I can think of currently. If you are interested in any part of my life before retirement, I will be glad to see what I can put together for you.

Incidentally, have you read the book "An Owl On Every Post"? This is a story--mostly true--about the area where my dad and mom homesteaded and where I was born. My great granddaughter, Laura Frank, presently has the book and is working up a report on it for one of her classes. It would give you an insight to where your grandmother lived, and what her life was like there.

Hope this is what you want.

I have my ups and downs, lbut so far am staying in there.

Love,

Nina

Died:
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=NINA-EASON&lc=4262&pid=156941951&mid=5064721&locale=en-US
In Memory of NINA B EASON

Nina Bertha Eason passed away in Grand Junction, Colorado at the age of 97 on April 4, 2012. Born in Two Buttes, Colorado on March 6, 1915, to John Ralph Nicholas and Bertha Myrtle Mayhood Nicholas, Nina spent her early years on the plains of western Kansas and eastern Colorado.

Much of her childhood was spent on a small farm in eastern Colorado. Known as the "Oasis" due to her father's horticultural skills, the farm was located 12 miles south of Boyero. Her parents raised most of what they required and she rode a horse to attend a small country school. Her world expanded when she left the farm in her early twenties to attend Barnes Business School in Denver.

On June 4, 1939, she married William Jay Eason, "the cowboy next door". Their marriage lasted 57 years until his death on January 8, 1997. Their early years together were spent on ranches across the Colorado plains, but they transitioned to the city with a move to Denver in 1953. It was at that point that she dusted off her business school training and went to work as a secretary at Colorado Metals.

After retiring at age 62, Nina found her true calling as a community leader and an advocate for seniors. It was then that she became actively involved with the American Association of Retired Persons, serving first as president of her local chapter. That was followed by three years as Assistant State Director. She then served as Colorado State Director of AARP from December 1981 to December 1985. It was during those years that she traveled over the state visiting chapters, attending yearly conventions and traveling to Washington DC for meetings. She then served on the Resolutions Committee which set priorities for the next AARP convention and also served on the AARP legislative committee.

In addition to her involvement with AARP, Nina served in 1993 under Mayor Pena on the Commission on Aging, in 1994 as a member of the Denver Regional Council of Governments, and as a board member on OASIS which was a senior activity and study group. Her active involvement continued in 1996 with service on the Denver Commission on Aging. She was also an active participant in efforts to get a senior center in the Barnum Community. It was in that center that she participated in numerous activities to include leading a discussion group for several years that explored many and varied topics.

Throughout all this, she was very active in the Bethany United Methodist Church where she held many offices and received numerous recognitions for her efforts. As age slowed her ability to participate in the many things in Denver that meant so much to her she made the decision to move in October 2003 to the Grand Junction area where she could be closer to family.


She is survived by her son and daughter in law Nick and Marian Eason, granddaughters Christie Frank (Larry) and Karen Eason, and great grandchildren Laura Frank and Philip Frank, as well as many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Bertha Nicholas, her husband William Eason, and sisters Thelma Thompson, Inez Schroeder and Kathryn Inness.

Services for Nina Eason will be conducted at Bethany United Methodist Church at 3501 West 1st Avenue, Denver, Colorado on April13th at 11:00 AM. It is suggested that a donation be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado; 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 377; Grand Junction, CO 81506; or www.hospice.com, in lieu of flowers.

The Celebration of Life Service
Friday, April 13, 2012
11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethany United Methodist Church
3501 W 1St Ave
Denver, CO

Nina married William Jay Eason on 04 Jun 1939 in Ordway, Colorado. William was born on 16 Dec 1912 in Damar, Kansas; died on 08 Jan 1997 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 11 Jan 1997 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

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]

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]

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.html

Veona married Carl Edward Fisher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marjorie married Werner Johannsen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LeRoy Johnson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Edward Womochil. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Eva Spaulding. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jerry was born with mental disabilities.

Jerry passed away at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr.

Obits:
Deaths
Jerry D. Forkner, Mount Ayr
Mount Ayr - Jerry Dean Forkner, 60, of Mount Ayr died Feb. 24, 1998, at the Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Ayr.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Feb 27 at the Murray Cemetery with the Rev. David Symm officiating. The Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 103 N.E. Mills Street, Leon is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Forkner was born Feb. 18, 1938, in Greene County to David Edgar and Nora Adalada (Nicholas) Forkner. He lived most of his life with his parents. In 1979 he began attending the Ringgold County Challenge Center in Mount Ayr. In 1987 he moved to the Ringgold County Group Home in Mount Ayr. He was baptized in 1972 at the First Lutheran Church in Leon and attended the Kutheran Church in Mount Ayr. He participated in the activity program at Innovative Industries in Mount Ayr. In September 1997 he moved to the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr.
Survivors include his mother, Nora Forkner Arnold of the Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr; and a sister, Helen Womochil of Tucson, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his father, David Forkner; two brothers, Duane and Dale Forkner; and stepfather, Vernon Arnold.

Jerry Dean Forkner
Jerry Dean Forkner of Mount Ayr, Iowa, son of David Edgar and Nora Adalada (Nicholas) Forkner, was born February 18, 1938 in Greene County, Iowa and died February 24, 1998 at Ringgold County Hospital in Mount Aur, Iowa at the age of 60 years.
Jerry lived much of his life in Leon, Iowa with his parents. In 1979 he began riding the bus every day from Leon to the Ringgold County Challenge Center in Mount Ayr. Jerry participated in the training program there.
In 1987 Jerry moved into the newly-opened Ringgold County Group Home in Mount Ayr. His mother Nora moved to Mount Ayr a short while later to be near her son. Jerry loved his ten years at the group home, and the staff and his friends there were like family to him.
Jerry was baptized into the First Lutheran Church in Leon in 1972. He attended the Lutheran Church in Mount Ayr, and the group home residents took turns attending other area churches together, too.
Jerry was a friendly man who liked children, liked to laugh and liked people to get along with each other. His mother called him a "mighty loving son."
Jerry spent many happy hours using his "Etch-a-Sketch." He participated in the activity program at Innovative Industries in Mount Ayr.
In Septenber 1997 Jerry moved into Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr. He enjoyed watching the bitds in their aviary. His mother Nora had moved into Clearview in May, 1997, and it was special to Jerry to have her right there.
Jerry was preceded in death by his father, David Forkner; brothers, Duane and Dale Forkner, and step-father Vernon Arnold.
He is survived by his mother Nora Forkner Arnold of Mount Ayr; sister Helen Womochil of Tucson, AZ; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 27, 1998 at Murray Cemetery in Murray, IA with Rev. David Symm officiating. Services were conducted by the Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home of Leon.

Family/Spouse: Leonard Naylor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Karen Clark. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Keith Hull. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ? Young. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
Thursday July 17, 1995, Eastern Colorado Plainsman - Page 9
Obituary
Gwendal Leon Leonard
Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, (1935), to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home 10 miles east of Karval.
He spent the early years working on the farm and was already driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart in June of 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During the time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a "grader man").
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school, sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, and especially to watch out for ravines and old basements.
He started his community leadership in the early 60's by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball. He and his wife became 4-H general leaders in 1965 where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance. After several years of farming and ranching he decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner his life branched out into many directions by joining lots of different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department where he served in most leadership roles in each organization.
He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Stockmen's Association where he was the past president. In 1991 he became a member of the Lincoln Community Hospital Board where he was presently serving as chairman of the board.
He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand. During the course of his life some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his mite, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons, Allen and children Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy, and their children Brooke, of Ordway; and Bill and Bill's wife, Tina., of Fowler (Gwendal's first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina's joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife, Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and wife, Michelle and children, Tiffany, Shaun, and Colton of Karval, and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and wife, Ginny, and children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his sister, Onnalee Harrell and husband, Millard, and children Gwendolyn and Kelby and Kelby's wife, Stephanie of Elkhart, Kan.; his mother, Katheryn Innes of Elkhart, Kan., his mother in law Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother-in-law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister-in-law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children including Theresa, Sheryl, Bandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his step-mother Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection were a 'Tribute To Dad'. Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the Karval Lions Club, Karval Fire Department, Lincoln Community Hospital, Memorial Hospital Oncology, EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials may be sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Nazarene Church.

Died:
Obituary
GWENDAL LEON LEONARD (4-16-1935 to 7-15-1995)

Gwendal Leon Leonard was born April 16, 1935 to Warren E. Leonard and Kathryn M. (Nicholas) Inness at their home, 10 miles east of Karval.
Gwendal spent his early years working on the farm and was driving wheat trucks to Hugo at the age of 10 for Jim Middleton. At the age of 18 he married his childhood sweetheart, June 13, 1953. They started their family in a small house one mile east of Karval.
During their time they were building their family, Gwendal worked different places and jobs, such as farming and truck driving. In 1959 he started working for the county road and bridge crew as a transportation safety technician (better known as a “grader man”).
In 1970 he went to work for his father on the ranch east of Karval and later moved his family to the present homestead four miles east of Karval. It was during this time that he became the mentor to his children as they participated in school sports, music, ranching and learning the general principles to prepare them for life. It was also during this time that they perfected the fine art of chasing coyotes and antelope, which taught them to watch out for ravines and old basements.
Gwendal started his community leadership in the early 60’s by umpiring Little League, Babe Ruth and town team baseball, He and his wife, Pat, became 4-H general leaders in 1965, where they led for 15 years. During this time he taught many young people how to square dance.
After several years of farming and ranching, Gwendal decided to run for county commissioner in 1981. After winning the election, he served two terms from 1982 to 1990 as the best darn commissioner that Lincoln County ever had.
During and after his term as commissioner, his life branched out into many directions by joining many different organizations. He was a charter member of both the Karval Lions Club and the Karval Volunteer Fire Department, where he served in most leadership roles in each organization. He also served on the Lincoln County EMS Council, the Alumni Association and the Lincoln County Community Hospital Board, where he was presently serving as chairman of the board. He served in a number of capacities in many other organizations and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
During the course of his life, some of his understudies included Red Skelton and the Smothers Brothers. It is probably because of these people that we enjoyed knowing him as a Homecoming Clown, Santa Claus, Tail Twister and overall entertainer and jokester wherever he went.
Gwendal was diagnosed as having leukemia on April 22, 1995, and although he fought the disease with all his might, he passed away July 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs at the age of 60.
Gwendal is survived by his wife, Pat, his five sons: Allen and children, Aaron, Adam and Cybil of Colorado Springs; Leon and his wife, Sandy and their children, Brooke of Ordway and Bill and Bill’s wife, Tina of Fowler. (Gwendal’s first great-grandchild is soon to arrive and is sure to be Bill and Tina’s joy in their time of sorrow); his son Larry and his wife Cindy and their children, Levi, Zane and Jake of Karval; Carlos and his wife, Michelle and their children, Tiffany, Shaun and Colton of Karval and Jenisha and Shayla Bowerman of Colorado Springs; Patrick and his wife Ginny, and their children Micheal, Amanda, Jessica and Ashleigh of Karval; one daughter, Enola, of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Kathryn Inness of Elkhart, KS, his sister Onnalee Harrell and her husband, Millard and their children Kelby and his wife Stephanie of Hutchinson and Gwendolyn of Salina; his mother in law, Gladys Sherman of La Junta, a brother in law, Bill Sherman and wife Sandy; sister in law Ruth Wheeler and Guy Simone. Gwendal and Pat also provided a home for 17 foster children, including Theresa, Sheryl, Brandon, Willie and Justin. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his step mother, Marvis June of Limon.
Funeral Services were held July 19, 1995 at the Karval School with Rev. Ron Clark officiating. The musical selection was a ‘Tribute To Dad’.
Casket bearers were Robert Elliot, Robert Webb, Robert Williams, Darrel Dutro, Lyle Hilferty, Robert Capps, Carl Johnson and Keith Capps. Honorary escorts were the EMS Council, Lincoln County Stockmen, Lincoln County employees and the 4-H Foundation.
Burial was in the Bucklen Cemetery in Karval.
Memorials were sent to the Karval Fire Department or the Karval Church of the Nazarene.

Gwendal married Patricia Lorraine Sherman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Onnalee married Millard Lee Harrell [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dwight started to walk on 21 Jun 1927.

Dwight died at 4:58 PM. at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center.

PallBearers at Dwight's Funeral were:
Abe Gutierrez Sr., Buck Johnson, Cliff McLaughlin, Rusty Tripp, Don Young Jr., Don Young Sr.

Obit:
Dwight Lee Thompson
Retired machinist, 64
Dwight Lee Thompson of Commerce City, a retired machinist, died Tuesday in Denver. He was 64.
Services were yesterday at Olinger Mortuary. Interment was in Highland Cemetery.
He was born Aug. 4, 1926, in Edson, Kan., and served with the Merchant Marine during World War II. On Jan. 30, 1963, he married Virginia E. Schroth in Denver.
Thompson was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7945 and Eagles Lodge No. 3461.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Connie J. Thompson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; three sons, Robert L., Thibodaux, La., Timothy L., Malibu, Calif., and Dwight L. Jr., Commerce City; three stepsons, Charles R. Tripp, Clarksdale, Mo., Sheldon D. Tripp, Oklahoma City, and Michael R. Tripp, Los Angeles; a stepdaughter, Cheryl K. Gutierrez, Commerce City; two brothers, Gerald C., Broomfield, and James, Westminster; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandsons.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2255 S. Oneida St., Denver 80224; or the Bonfils Blood Bank, 4200 E. Ninth Ave., Denver 80220.

THOMPSON
Dwight Lee Thompson, Commerce City. Husband of Virginia Thompson; son of Thelma Thompson, Westminster; father of Connie Thompson, Scottsdale, AZ; Robert L. Thompson, Thibodauz, LA; Timothy L. Thompson, Maliba, CA; Dwight L. Thompson, Jr, Commerce City; stepfather of Charles R. Tripp Sr., Clarksdale, MO; Sheldon D. Tripp, Oklahoma City, OK; Micheal R. Tripp, Los Angeles, CA; Cheryl K. Gutierrez, Commerce City; grandfather of 18, great grandfather of eight; brother of Gerald C. Thompson, Broomfield; James Thompson, Westminster, Services 3 p.m. Friday, OLINGER's HIGHLAND CHAPEL, Arrangements by Olinger's Highland Mortuary, 104th & Valley Hiway.

Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.

Died:
Died from Lung Cancer.

Buried:
Victory Lawn Crypt Lot 80, Section D, Space 1 Lower

Dwight married Emilee Vada Frodin on 13 Sep 1944 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas, and was divorced in 1957. Emilee (daughter of Alvin Gustav Frodin and Leona Irene Stothard) was born on 29 Jul 1926 in St. Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas; died on 12 Jun 2019 in Northglenn, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dwight married Virginia Emma Schroth on 30 Jan 1963 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado. Virginia (daughter of Roland Harold Schroth and Eva Barbara Ehredt) was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Thompson-
Ralph S. Thompson, 7338 Eliot St. Father of Daniel E. and Gary D. Thompson and Loretta P. Stonner; son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer a. Thompson; brother of Dwight L. Gareld C. and James Thompson; grandfather of William P. Stonner. Services Chapel 29th AT WADSWORTH Wednesday 3 p.m. Crown Hill Cemetery.

Ralph's grave is located in in Section 2, Lot 88, Block 48 in Crown Hill Memorial Park.



U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Enlistment Branch: ARMY
Enlistment Date 28 Dec 1942
Discharge Date 17 Jan 1946

Died:
Died from Cancer,

Ralph married Carol Joyce Hershey on 21 Dec 1949 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Carol (daughter of George Daniel Hershey and Pearl Emma Lockhart) was born on 04 Jan 1933 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; died on 13 May 2018 in Hudson, Weld County, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obit:
GERALD C. THOMPSON, 65, of Broomfield died Nov. 29 in Boulder. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Rundus Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson was born in Goodland, Kan., on March 28, 1935. He married Linda Brown, 1960. He served in the Navy. He was a mechanical engineer for Carnation Can Co., Continental Can Co., and Rags Dale Machine. Survivors include his wife; son Doyle of Arvada; daughter Debra Beberniss of Broomfield; mother Thelma; brother James of Arvada; two grandchildren.

Enlistment Branch: NAVY
Enlistment Date 2 Apr 1956
Discharge Date 18 Feb 1960


NAME THOMPSON, Gerald C
APPROX. BIRTH YEAR abt 1935
AGE 65
PLACE OF BIRTH Goodland KS
PLACE OF DEATH Louisville CO
PUBLICATION ABBREVIATION Daily Camera
PUBLICATION DATE 2000-12-02
INDEXER TAG cataplin

Gerald married Linda Irene Brown on 04 Sep 1960 in Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Linda (daughter of Harold A Brown and Lillian M Trudel) was born on 07 Aug 1941 in Lawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 2019 in Broomfield, Broomfield County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James married Vivian Diane Weber on 23 Nov 1962 in Henderson, Adams County, Colorado. Vivian (daughter of Michael Weber and Marzelena Kaiser) was born on 09 Jun 1944 in Keenesburg, Weld County, Colorado; died on 15 Sep 2013 in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; was buried on 19 Sep 2013 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rosalie Sharon Baumgartner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nicholas married Marian Elizabeth Pierce [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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.htm

Vernon married Lois Arlene Pittman [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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-IEzjHJ4guqUC6f27oxiA

Daryl 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]

Donald married Joan Fay Sannon [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Ola Mae Jones-Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Larry married Colleen Agnes Williams [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Leon married Jeanette Marie Conner [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Patricia Corbley [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kathleen Lloyd Rich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Jacky Lee Friedrickson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sharon married Harold Lynn Harrington [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]