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Re: Obituary look up please Mable Willhite ( Bakersfield or Wasco)

CathyH909 — 2009-11-18 03:18:26Z

Hi Sharon,
Thank you very much for the help.
Cathy

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

Tami_Kelley — 2009-11-18 01:19:03Z

Byron Blaine Violett
Description: April 7, 1927-Sept. 3, 2008

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Byron Blaine Violett, loving father of five, grandfather of nine and great grandfather of one, passed away on Sept. 3, 2008 at the age of 81 after an eight month bout with cancer.

His wife of 56 years, Joanne Turner Violett, passed away in March of 2007.

He was born April 7, 1927 on a homestead farm in Harlem, Montana, the youngest son of Dewey Cecil Violett and Anna Streiff Violett. He grew up in an era when he would ride his horse, Gyp, from the farm to the one-room schoolhouse his father founded, often toting his rifle. He graduated from high school at 16, joined the service at the end of WWII, and worked in a reclamation camp in Korea for a year.

Byron attended college at Montana State University, from which he graduated in 1950, with a degree in Agriculture. A year later he married Joanne, and he spent the next 30 years raising his family living in Montana, Oregon, Washington and finally settling in California in 1967, where he would live the rest of his life.

He worked in Sales and Marketing for Exxon for most of that time period; put his five children through college and was able to retire at the age of 56. Byron and Joanne moved to Bear Valley Springs in 1982, built a home, golfed, traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and world, yet found himself happiest puttering around his workshop. Always the itinerant farm boy, he loved to "work his land," planting various trees and vegetation and giving his grandkids tractor rides around his property.

He is survived by four daughters: Vicki Tate (granddaughters Jessica & Amanda and great-grandson Caiden), Roanna Bennie (grandsons Scott & Kevin), Sue Hillendahl and husband Jim (grandson Kyle); Jana Ostrovsky and husband Claudio (grandchildren Aaron, Tyler, Corrine & Kendra) and son Byron James Violett.

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-11-17 11:16:23Z

es, I would appreciate his also. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Obituary look up please Mable Willhite ( Bakersfield or Wasco)

skdulcich — 2009-11-17 04:51:02Z

I'm sorry to report that there was no mention of any Mable that died on Feb. 15, 2004 in the Bakersfield Californian newspaper. I have that database in my computer and searched several ways: by last name, by first name, by date of death and there was nothing.

Sharon

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

Tami_Kelley — 2009-11-17 04:18:24Z

Also her husband obit is there too if you need it

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

Tami_Kelley — 2009-11-17 04:15:07Z

Found her obit in the Tehachapi News
Here it is

Joanne Turner Violett
Description: May 4, 1929 – March 17, 2007

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Loving and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Joanne cherished her family above all else. She gave so much of herself to others, possessed great qualities of character and kindness, lived with grace and had an innate goodness that touched all those who were lucky enough to be a part of her life.

Joanne was born to Olive Winsloe and James Harry Turner in Kansas City, Mo. Her father was a professional musician, and they travelled around the country before settling in Billings, Montana, where she finished school before attending Montana State University. There she met Byron Violett, and shortly after graduation in 1951, they were married. While in Montana, they had three children.

They lived in Oregon and Washington (where they added two more kids to the brood), and then moved to Northridge in 1967. She was a volunteer in the PTA, Red Cross, Little League, Job’s Daughters, Boy Scouts and spent 55 years in Girl Scouts in various capacities.

Joanne and Byron retired to Bear Valley Springs in 1982 and they traveled extensively, touring through all 50 states, as well as internationally. She had a lifelong love of sports, playing basketball, softball and volleyball and watching her kids’ and grandkids’ games prior to taking up golf in retirement, which became her great passion.

In addition to her devoted husband Byron, she leaves four daughters: Vicki Tate, Roanna Bennie, Sue Hillendahl and Jana Ostrovsky; and one son, Byron James Violett; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Joanne will be greatly missed.

Graveside services were held Saturday, March 24, at Tehachapi Public Cemetery-Eastside. Arrangements were handled by Wood Family Funeral Service.

Obituary look up please Mable Willhite ( Bakersfield or Wasco)

CathyH909 — 2009-11-17 02:47:44Z

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Mable Willhite died Feb. 15, 2004 in Bakersfield. She is buried in Wasco Memorial Park, in Wasco.
Thank You,
Cathy

Searching for Chester Elmer Ross Descendants

DianeDahlen — 2009-11-16 16:09:45Z

Looking for descendants of Chester Elmer Ross, who lived in Bakersfield Ca.

Thank you for your assistance.

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-11-16 06:15:19Z

Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Would appreciate 2007 obituary

skdulcich — 2009-11-16 03:47:38Z

There was no obituary in the Bakersfield Californian. There was only a notice of Services Scheduled.

The Bakersfield Californian
2007

Surname: Violett
Given Name: Joanne Claire Turner
Publication Date: 3/22/2007
Type of Entry: Scheduled Services
Date of Birth: not given
Place of Birth: not given
Date of Death: 3/17/2007
Place of Death: Tehachapi, California
Cemetery: Eastside Public Cemetery, Tehachapi, California
Funeral Directors: Wood Family Funeral Service, Tehachapi, CA

Sharon

Would appreciate 2007 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-11-16 00:59:33Z

Am looking for obituary of a Joanne Violet(may be Violett) who d. Mar. 17, 2007 at Kern co. Ca. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

WILL: Hayden, Thomas

ladisatt — 2009-11-14 03:46:21Z

Posted on Rootsweb: Early California Wills
Will Dated: 15 December 1888
Probated: 17 May 1889
Case #154

Bequeath to nieces and nephews:
Bellamy K. Said
Mrs. (Ella) N.E. Houghton, wife of W.H.Houghton
Mrs. Kate Mills, wife of Alex Mills ( Superintendent of the Kern River Mills)
Bertha Said, now the wife of A.J. Moulty, married 23 April 1890)
All residing in Bakersfield, being the children of Jane (Hayden) Said, a deceased sister.

Re: looking for info on bill price/mother birdie mae winters price 1944

Gen1899 — 2009-11-13 04:43:58Z

Please contact me privately at Gen1899 at yahoo.com regarding William Price.

Re: GIORDANI

drdemi — 2009-11-13 00:42:13Z

Hi William,

I have quite a bit of information about the family (in fact, I'm putting together a family tree for them now). Amelia and Fred were my grandparents (my Father is John Giordani, Fred's last child). I live in Pasadena, Ca. Write me on my private email (patrickgiordani@yahoo.com) or call me at 626 757 6724 and I'll be happy to give you any information that I have.

Re: looking for info on bill price/mother birdie mae winters price 1944

skdulcich — 2009-11-12 17:04:59Z

What is the connection with Kern County, California?

Sharon
Kern County

Re: looking for info on bill price/mother birdie mae winters price 1944

tskokowski1 — 2009-11-12 15:07:37Z

thank you so much.i did see his info in dc at the wwII war memorial.my mom is older and i am trying to put his moms info together.i have seen him in the 1930 census.but have been away from my genealogy for health reasons.again thank you for the leads.

Re: looking for info on bill price/mother birdie mae winters price 1944

skdulcich — 2009-11-11 22:38:22Z

Well, I found the following at the ABMC website:

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
THE WORLD WAR II HONOR ROLL

William A. Price
Serviceman, U.S. Army
Service # 19203072
501st Parachute Infantry Regt, 101st Airborne Division
Entered the Service from: California
Died: 14-Jun-44
Buried at: Plot H Row 6 Grave 32
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart

http://www.abmc.gov/home.php

He was the only William Price that died in June of 1944 although not precisely on D-day. You should be able to write to them and receive a photo of the cemetery and a close-up of the gravesite and memorial stone, all for free. Here is the URL for that service:

http://www.abmc.gov/services/index.php

Here is the URL for the excellent documentary on "Hallowed Grounds" and "a rare look at America's overseas commemorative cemeteries and how our country keeps faith with her fallen."

http://www.pbs.org/hallowedgrounds/

Sharon
Kern County

looking for info on bill price/mother birdie mae winters price 1944

tskokowski1 — 2009-11-11 13:35:04Z

trying to find all info on a 3rd cousin.
william (bill) price.he died at just 19 at d day + 4.his mother was byrdie mae winters price.i think she was divorced.
when his family found out he died in normandy they waited to tell her of his death for almost a year.all help please!
thank you
teresa

Need obit for Williams, Wayne 1920-1982

mdwils46 — 2009-11-09 18:21:46Z

I have the following:
California Death Index, 1940-1997 about Wayne Oliver Williams
Name: Wayne Oliver Williams
Social Security #: 468225617
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 29 Jun 1920, Birthplace: Iowa
Death Date: 10 Jun 1982, Death Place: Kern
Mother's Maiden Name: Chamberlain
Unfortunately, I can not find Wayne listed in the SSDI, so I don't know where in Kern Co he was living. I do believe this my 1st cousin once removed because of the birth place and mother's maiden name.
I would like more informaiton if available.

Thank you, Mike Wilson

Re: obit - WAFFORD, Donald Lee, Jr.

JDWafford — 2009-11-08 20:59:36Z

NOTE:

My new email address is:

ograndma1@sbcglobal.net

I am no longer using charter.net as my addy.

Joyce

Re: Pierre Borderre

coco02 — 2009-11-07 14:29:17Z

my email address is nanny_cathy@yahoo.com
i appreciate the reply back -
i was talking to a friend of mine the other day, and he made me think of Pierre Borderre background and where he really came from, he may have been born in Urepel, but i was wondering about the Spanish side of the family, Spain being so close
catherine wilkinson

Re: Obit: MARKIEWITZ, Louis Ray

repprisa — 2009-11-07 10:35:50Z

Updated link: http://judithsattlerirons.books.officelive.com/default.aspx

Obit: UNRUH, Mary A. Neumann

skdulcich — 2009-11-05 16:58:51Z

The Bakersfield Californian
Friday, December 16, 2005

Mary A. Neumann Unruh
(GranMary)

Services: Sat., Dec 17, 10:00 a.m.

Funeral service will be held at Peters Funeral Home - Shafter for Mary Unruh on Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Shafter Memorial Park (Shafter, Kern Co., Calif.). Visitation will be held at Peters Funeral Home-Shafter on Friday, December 16, 2005 from 208 p.m.
Mary was born June 10, 1925, in Medford, Oklahoma, and she passed away peacefully, December 14, at her home with family and friends by her side. GranMary was 80 years young, going on 39, at the time of her passing.She had a tireless love and dedication for her family, friends and life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Marshall, and her parents, Carl and Elizabeth Neumann. Also, preceding Mary in death were three brothers and two sisters. Mary is survived by: her son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Carol Stroh of Grand Junction, Colorado; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Betty Unruh of Bakersfield; and son, Stan Unruh of Taft; grandchildren, Duane, Kelly, Jason, Jeff, Trent, Taylor and great-grandson, Zach; two brothers and sisters. Also mourning her passing are very special friends, Stacey Jordan, Jamie Jordan, Carol Unruh, Sue Freeborn and the most recent joy in her life, "Pepper."
Mary spent many years of her life as a resident of Shafter. During this time she operated her own business, was a pilot and worked as a realtor. She had a wonderful zest for life that infected those around her. She was loved by all that knew her and she will be deeply missed.

[I am not related nor do I have any further information on this person. ]

Sharon
Kern Co., CA Volunteer

Re: OBIT: CHACO, CHARLES CLINT KING

lorningzks — 2009-11-05 04:10:05Z

i am looking for my father named francisco babauta..
i don't want to ruine your life.. that's the only thing i know.. my mother is a filipina named Seny Nas...

thanks you. i hope you understand. for 18 years i been looking for him.. lorningzks@yahoo.com that's my email in case you know something

obituary look-up please, Bakersfield

retduck — 2009-11-04 22:16:58Z

Would appreciate an obituary look-up for Motie Lee Coleman who died January 12, 1952.

Any assistance would be appreicated.

Don

Re: Pierre Borderre

algitournessy — 2009-11-02 15:35:08Z

Hello,
I can send documents to Borderre Pierre and his family lived in Urepel.Give me your email address.
Regards,
Alain Tournessy

Re: Death: MASON, Lewis I.

manninggarrett — 2009-10-30 00:09:06Z

Thank you for posting this obituary. Is there any chance that you also have access to his brother's obituaries?

Low Ray Mason - 6/10/1952 - Los Angeles (possibly Inglewood)
Rollin Jay Mason - 7/18/1957 - Los Angeles (possibly Muroc)

or his wife:

Mary Mason - 12/13/1975

Thanks again

Re: OBIT: MOORE, THOMAS EUGENE

cahedgepeth — 2009-10-29 08:33:54Z

Hello,

My family is from Rutherford County in NC. I just saw this and wonder if you new Thomas Eugene Moore Sr and Jr of Caroleen, NC. My great uncle was african american and worked with Barnum Bailey Circus and Mills Bro. Circus. He resided in Eden, NC for a while also. My great grandfather resides in Eden, NC for a while also. Anyhow if you can email me at cahedgepeth@yahoo.com. Hopefully you'll get this post soon if not I've had this email since 1995 therefore it's a valid email that's not going anywhere.

Thanks,

Clarissa Hedgepeth

Re: Obit for Cristobal Hernandez Cruz

DHG356 — 2009-10-28 15:45:53Z

Still searching for any information on Cristobal Hernandez Cruz. He had supposedly taken an Italian wife in his 40s.

Re: Obit: MARTZ, Roger LeRoy

gallopingingergal — 2009-10-21 20:03:44Z

How interesting that I stumbled upon this post. Rest in Peace dad.

Ginger

DEATH: Higgins, Ben and John

ladisatt — 2009-10-17 00:29:59Z

The Nugget Gulch Tragedy

From facts developed at the coroners inquest held over the bodies of Ben and John Higgins at Nugget Gulch, it appears that there had been a resentful feeling existing between the two for some years. The old fued was renewed Friday morning by Ben but an end was put to the quarrel by another brother, William. In the afternoon, however, Ben appeared at the claim being worked by the ghree in conjunction, threw a pistol to John, told him to defend himself, but without waiting for the latter to move, raised a Winchester rifle and shot him through the neck, killing him instantly.

William who stood near rushed over to the wounded man's side while he was trying to revive him, he heard another report and saw Ben fall backwards. He had picked up the pistol and blown his brains out. Ben was probably insane.

The Bakersfield Daily Californian
April 26, 1896

Ben and John are buried in the East Kern Cemetery, Mojave, California

Posted by the East Kern Genealogical Society

Re: Maurice G. Bricka

janetgio — 2009-10-15 04:10:41Z

Maurice was the brother of my grandfather Howard Alfred Bricka. Are you still looking for info and please tell me your connection. Thank you, I hope to hear from you. Janet

Re: OBIT: CLARK, WADE HUDSON

sdzony — 2009-10-12 23:17:23Z

I am looking for Wade Hudson Clark, Jr. If you see your dads obit here, please contact me. Dawn - your cousin

Re: Death look up

skdulcich — 2009-10-11 01:02:10Z

You can order her death certificate here:

http://vitalrec.com/cacounties5.html#Kern

Re: Death look up

cabethany — 2009-10-10 21:25:50Z

Thank you very much. Now I can order her death certificate, and hopefully offer some answers to my cousins as to what happened to their grandma.

Re: Death look up

skdulcich — 2009-10-10 19:41:01Z

From the early CADI:

Black, Molshie
spouse initial: blurry could be a D, G or an O
age: 66 years
County: 15 (Kern)
Date of death: 1/10/1937 (I checked this date under 3x magnification)

Nothing under Howard for Molshie.

Nothing for a Josie Black from July 1905 - 1939. There were several Josephine Blacks but none died in Kern County.

Sharon
Kern County

Death look up

joshuabethany — 2009-10-10 06:18:39Z

This is a pre 1940 look up.

I am trying to find an official death date for a

Malicia Black (also known as melissa and mahlsie on the census records). Her maiden last name is Howard (we are not sure if she was buried under howard or black).

She died at Kern County hospital on January 15, 1937. My cousin told me she was buried at the County cemetery near Bakersfield.

We are also trying to find her sister en law who passed in that area, Josie Black unk. death date. Only know that she passed in Kern County city of Lamont or Bakersfield. Thanks.

J Bethany

John A. (Jack) Lindley & Edith M. Lindley

DK1957 — 2009-10-03 20:27:12Z

Thanks earlier for the obituary of Betty J. Lindley from yesterday, I also would like to find the obituary of her husband, John A. (Jack) b. 6/19/1923 d. 7/19/1993 in Bakersfield and also his mother's Edith M. Bebout Lindley b. 2/4/1897 and died 10/11/1985, if this is at all possible. This information really fills in some gaps for me on the family tree.

Re: Need Obituary for Betty J. Lindley

DK1957 — 2009-10-03 19:28:31Z

Thank you dear person for sending this obituary. I appreciate it so very much.

Re: Need Obituary for Betty J. Lindley

ladisatt — 2009-10-03 18:35:09Z

Betty Jean Lindley 1925 - 2009 Betty was born on August 29, 1925, in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret and Harry M. Clark. Growing up in Toledo, she attended Woodward High School along with Jamie Farr, the actor from the television series M.A.S.H. After graduating from high school, Betty worked at Michigan Mutual, a local Toledo insurance agency. She met her future husband, John A. Lindley who was an Army recruiter in Toledo. Betty and John were married on September 28, 1946, and in the following years they had two sons, James and David. In 1959, the family was transferred to Bakersfield, California with John's employer, Pitney Bowes. Betty soon became active with the Newcomers Club after arriving in Bakersfield making new acquaintances, and continued her participation in later years through the club's auxiliary group where she enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. In the late 60's, Betty began a second career in the Sears Catalog Department where her smiling face greeted many customers and friends for more than 20 years. When John decided to retire they spent time traveling and visiting with their friends. Betty passed away July 27, 2009, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband John, and both of her parents. She is survived by her brother, Malcolm (Arlene), in Canton, Georgia; her son, Jim (Connie) and her son, Dave; her niece, Amanda; nephew, Josh and their families. Betty was a beautiful woman, wife, mother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and a good friend that will continue to influence our lives - for that we are fortunate. Betty's ashes will be scattered at sea and the family suggests that memorial donations can be made in her name with the March of Dimes, American Cancer Society or a favorite charity.

Published in Bakersfield Californian on August 16, 2009

Re: Need Obituary for Betty J. Lindley

DK1957 — 2009-10-03 02:11:03Z

Oh My, I really "goofed" on posting that, thanks for calling it to my attention. Betty J. Lindley died July 27, 2007 in Bakersfield, CA...she was born August 29, 1925, and was the widow of John (Jack) Lindley.
Thanks for calling this to my attention for correction.

Re: Need Obituary for Betty J. Lindley

skdulcich — 2009-10-03 01:41:39Z

The Social Security Death Index generally begins in 1965. There was no such service in 1909 since the Social Security Administration didn't begin until the early 1930's. So someone that was born in 1825 and died in 1909 ("she was born 8/29/25 & died July 27, 1909")would not have been alive when the SSA was begun. I think you must be confused about where you located her death information.

Need Obituary for Betty J. Lindley

DK1957 — 2009-10-02 23:16:53Z

The social security index says that Betty J. Lindley died July 27, 1909, she was born 8/29/25 and the widow of John (Jack) Lindley. The lived in Bakersfield for a number of years. Any help with this would be appreciated. My email address is dking326@aol.com

Re: OBIT: ROMERO, MARTIN "TINO" E.

JeanCRomero50 — 2009-10-02 07:29:58Z

My Name is Winona and I knew Tino he was amazing and a beautiful person....I found this by accident.........I was looking for other members of my family and I had no idea he passed on.I still can't believe it....is there any family I can get in touch with still in Vegas? I have pictures of Tino....I just posted this to my myspace that way others who knew him will see it.we all grew up together.....Thank you for posting this.

winona_king2002@yahoo.com

Re: Kern County Union High School 1930 yearbook

JeanneLWebbjr — 2009-10-02 05:45:00Z

KCUHS is now Bakersfield High School, which has a wonderful archiving class, in which students learn to do not only archiving, but primary source research. The teacher's name is Ken Hooper, & his email address is ken_hooper@khsd.k12.ca.us
They almost certainly can help you - maybe scan the picture & email it to you. Good luck. Jeanne Webb

robert gaede

sanchez131_1 — 2009-10-02 00:56:57Z

i know of a robert gaede in el centro ca. was he infact related to menno gaede

Re: Kern Co. family

shirleyione168 — 2009-10-01 01:17:45Z

I'm Berdine's daughter. I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner, I'd love to see the family and find out how everyone's doing.

SMITH OBIT lookup,PLEASE.

patdowner — 2009-09-28 18:54:08Z

Trying to locate obits of the following people who died in Glenville (I think),Kern County,CA

Mary "Mollie" HART DOWNER SMITH b 1878 or 1880 died
11 Jul 1950 and her husband, William R SMITH b 1884 and died 18 Nov 1949. Thank you in advance.

McPherson Family Obit Look Up Request

McPherson1980 — 2009-09-27 14:45:30Z

Needing Obit look up for a Larry Clyde McPherson DOD: 30 DEC 1984 in Boron, Kern County CA. Larry was born in Michigan in 1939. Was married to Janet Hovey. Brother was George A. McPherson. Would love to connect with any family members or friends of Larry, Janet or George. Thank you for your help! I have been searching and searching with no luck!

Jane "Jennie" Kirkland

ThomasBrown1959 — 2009-09-26 22:29:52Z

I am trying to find an obituary for Jane Kirkland (maiden name Fletcher). She died in Kern County:

California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record

about JENNIE KIRKLAND
Name: KIRKLAND, JENNIE
Social Security #: 0
Sex: FEMALE
Birth Date: 26 Sep 1864
Birthplace: CANADA
Death Date: 5 Apr 1941
Death Place: KERN
Mother's Maiden Name:
Father's Surname: FLETCHER

She was married to Matthew Kirkland who I have not been able to locate since the 1900 Census in San Luis Obispo.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tom from Canada