Catherine McElhinney
1822 - 1900 (77 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Catherine McElhinney was born on 10 Aug 1822 in Ireland; died on 14 Apr 1900 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Obituary from Find a Grave and Kim Thompson:
The Morning Sun News-Herald.
Mrs. Catharine McElhinney-Baird was born near Londonderry, Ireland, August 10th, 1822. She departed this life April 14th, 1900.
When about 3 years old she came with her parents to the United States, and after residing a series of years In Pennsylvania and New York; emigrated to Iowa, with the rest of the family, where they arrived April 15, 1840.
She lacked a single day of having lived in [outside?] the state 60 years.
She was married to John Baird in Philadelphia, March 12, 1840. Mr. Baird's death occurred on July 4th, 1881, so that she lived in widowhood almost 19 years.
She was in the truest sense of the word a mother. Five sons and six daughters live to mourn her death. One child died in early life.
Her grandchildren number 29, and her great-grandchildren, 3. She was eminently practical in all her life work. "She managed her affairs with discretion."
She loved her church devoutly, and understood the principles upon which It stood. She attended church when it cost her much effort, and when she felt unable to go any other place. During her last illness, her mind was unusually clear; her anticipation of the approaching end was with a quiet faith, a comfortable hope, a well grounded assurance. In herself she saw nothing on which to depend. In Jesus Christ she saw all that her soul desired. Her end came painlessly and peacefully, like the light of the morning-star that does not set but melts away into the clearer light of the eternal day. "Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright for the end of that man is peace."
The funeral was attended by a vast concourse of people and among the mourners were a large number of early settlers. We note year by year how their number is being diminished. The emigrants are again emigrating -- this time to a land where infirmities of age, and sickness, and sorrow, and separation are words unknown.
May their posterity be as true to the right and as loyal to duty as the fathers and mothers were. "Show thy work unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children."
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22318395/catherine-bairdCatherine married John Baird on 12 Mar 1840 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John was born on 2 Apr 1813 in Ireland; died on 4 Jul 1881; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James Wallace Baird
was born on 18 Sep 1847 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Sep 1923 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 29 Sep 1923 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. - 3. Margaret Ann Baird was born on 12 Sep 1852 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 1933 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
- 2. James Wallace Baird
Generation: 2
2. 
James Wallace Baird (1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Sep 1847 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Sep 1923 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 29 Sep 1923 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1900, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Obituary from Find a Grave and Kim Thompson:
Prominent Farmer Is Laid to Rest.
In the death of James Wallace Baird, which occurred September 27th (1923), the community suffers a real loss. He was one who could be depended upon, clear spoken, and ever ready to help those in need. His kindly counsel will be greatly missed.
He was born September 18, 1847, in Louisa County, Iowa, and died at is home near Mediapolis, Iowa, nine days after his seventy-sixth birthday. On April 7th, 1871, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Walkenshaw and had lived in the home where he passed away, fifty years.
To this union nine children were born, all of whom live near Morning Sun, with the exception of Dr. Oliver E. Baird of Blanchard, Iowa. All the children are living with the exception of Otto C. Baird, who passed away in 1910. The remaining children are: Mrs. Minnie L. Carithers, Edmund A., Merrill W., Oliver E., Ralph E., Oscar M., Mrs. Lena May Robertson and Mrs. Blanche U. Thompson.
Early in life he joined the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church where, in after years, he served faithfully as deacon, and to the end of his life he was treasurer until failing health made it impossible, Mr. Baird was to be found regularly at the church he loved on the Sabbath day.
Those who were bending over him in his last moments caught his last words "The Almighty has power."
Funeral services were conducted at Sharon church and he was buried at Sharon cemetery, Saturday, September 29, 1923.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 4 Oct 1923
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22318418/james-wallace-bairdJames married Mary Ann Walkinshaw on 7 Apr 1871. Mary (daughter of John Walkinshaw and Margaret Glasgow) was born on 19 Mar 1850 in Londonderry, Guernsey County, Ohio; died on 21 Nov 1948 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 24 Nov 1948 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 4. Minnie Lauretta Baird was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Jun 1950 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Jul 1950 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 5. Edmond Alfonz Baird was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Dec 1941 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 6. Lena Mabel Baird was born on 20 Aug 1878 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 7. Merrill Waldo Baird was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 8. Oliver Emmett Baird was born on 8 Dec 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Feb 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri.
- 9. Otto Clarence Baird was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 10. Ralph Ehrman Baird was born on 4 Jun 1888 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Dec 1963 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 11. Oscar Marion Baird was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Mar 1960 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 12. Blanche Verona Baird was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1983; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
3. Margaret Ann Baird (1.Catherine1) was born on 12 Sep 1852 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 1933 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133132874/margaret-ann-walkinshawMargaret married Adam Walkinshaw on 16 Feb 1877 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Adam (son of John Walkinshaw and Margaret Glasgow) was born on 31 Jan 1847 in Guernsey County, Ohio; died on 29 Nov 1925 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Margaret Catherine Walkinshaw was born on 14 Jul 1878 in Platte County, Nebraska; died on 23 Sep 1963 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
- 14. William James Walkinshaw was born on 30 Oct 1880 in Saint Bernard, Platte County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1962 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
- 15. John B. Walkinshaw was born on 24 Nov 1882 in Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 1957 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California.
- 16. Mary Maria Walkinshaw was born on 25 Nov 1885 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1972 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
- 17. Annie Genevra Walkinshaw was born on 8 May 1888; died on 22 Aug 1889; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US.
- 13. Margaret Catherine Walkinshaw
Generation: 3
4. Minnie Lauretta Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 24 Aug 1874 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Jun 1950 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Jul 1950 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
MORNING SUN WOMAN DIES LAST THURSDAY
Mrs. Minnie Carithers, 74, a life resident of the Morning Sun community died at the Burlington hospital at 11:45 am Thursday where she was taken June 24 following a fall at her home when her left hip was fractured. She was the former Minnie Baird, daughter of James and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird and was born on a farm in the Sharon vicinity August 24, 1875, where she grew up. She was married to James Carithers August 14, 1895, who died in 1943.
She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Clark Sexton, Oakville; Mrs. Lester Kerns Blairstown; Mrs. D. T. Armstrong, Morning Sun; one son, William, Galesburg, Illinois; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Meyers, Ontario, California, Mrs. J. P. Robertson, Morning Sun; four brothers; Ralph and Oscar Baird, Wapello, Dr. Oliver Baird, Tarkio, Missouri; and M. W. Baird, Morning Sun.
Two brothers are dead. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. The Reverend H. C. Patterson officiated and burial was in Elmwood cemetery. [note: this is incorrect, is buried at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery beside her husband.]
The Wapello Republican, 6 Jul 1950
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278683/minnie-lauretta-carithersMinnie married James Thomas Carithers in 1896. James was born on 4 Oct 1872 in Pennsylvania; died on 15 Dec 1943 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Dec 1943 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 18. Mabelle Margaret Carithers was born on 10 Mar 1897 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 19. Mary Elizabeth Carithers was born on 30 Oct 1900 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Oct 1992 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
- 20. Ellen Rose Carithers was born on 1 Mar 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 18. Mabelle Margaret Carithers
5. Edmond Alfonz Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Nov 1941 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried on 1 Dec 1941 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
Baird Funeral Is Held In Morning Sun Church Monday
Morning Sun, Ia. – Funeral services for E.A. Baird, 65, life resident of the community, whose death occurred in a Burlington hospital Saturday night, were held Monday afternoon in the Reformed Presbyterian church. The Rev. H.G. Patterson officiated. Burial was in Sharon cemetery.
Mr. Baird was born Sept. 13, 1876 near Mediapolis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Baird and was married to Elizabeth Cubit Jan. 19, 1906. The widow; his mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Baird, Morning Sun; three sisters, Mesdames J.T. Carithers, John Robertson, Morning Sun and Blanch Thompson, Los Angeles; and four brothers: Dr. Oliver Baird, Tarkio Mo.; Merrel, Mediapolis; and Oscar and Ralph, Morning Sun, survive. Mr. Baird was a ruling elder of the Reformed Presbyterian church several years.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Monday, 1 December 1941.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278548/edmond-alfonz-bairdEdmond married Elizabeth Cubit on 19 Jan 1906 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Elizabeth was born on 1 Oct 1876 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 21 May 1973 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
6. Lena Mabel Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 20 Aug 1878 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 29 Sep 1952 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Morning Sun News Herald. 2 Oct 1952
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church for Mrs. John P. Robertson, 74, who died in Burlington hospital Monday, September 29. Mrs. Robertson had been hospitalized for more than two weeks with a heart ailment.
Lena Mabel Baird was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Baird and was born in Des Moines county on August 20, 1978. On December 31, 1906 she was married to John P. Robertson who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Clayton and James, both of Morning Sun; Mrs. Marjorie Brown, Fulton, Mo., Mrs. Gertrude Fish, Wapello; Mrs. Hilma Gardner, Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Dorothy Swanson, Burlington; Mrs. Mirian Smith, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Mrs. Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, and Mrs. Barbara Howe, Manteca, Calif. One son, Donald, two brothers and one sister are dead.
Other survivors include 4 brothers, a sister, 21 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
Final rites were in charge of Re. John O. Edgar and interment was in Sharon cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278603/lena-mabel-robertsonLena married John Plake Robertson on 31 Dec 1896 in Des Moines County, Iowa. John was born on 19 Feb 1870 in Indiana; died on 23 Aug 1958 in Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Donald Hugo Robertson was born on 4 Oct 1898 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 22. Marjorie Violet Robertson was born on 14 Sep 1900 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in Apr 1990; was buried in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri.
- 23. Gertrude G. Robertson was born on 6 Oct 1902 in Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 1982 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa.
- 24. Hilma Katherine Robertson was born on 8 Dec 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
- 25. Dorothy May Robertson was born on 13 Jun 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 26. James Russell Robertson was born on 14 Jul 1909 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Apr 1985 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 27. Clayton Phillip Robertson was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 2 Mar 2004 in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.
- 28. Elizabeth Rebecca Robertson was born on 18 Apr 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 29. Barbara Janette Robertson was born on 10 Apr 1922 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 May 2013; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California.
- 21. Donald Hugo Robertson
7. Merrill Waldo Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 25 Dec 1880 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Sep 1964 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
Notes:
M. W. Baird is Dead at 83
Merrill W. Baird, long-time resident of the Morning Sun community, died Thursday, September 24 (1964) in Burlington hospital. He was 83 years old.
Funeral services were conducted by the Reverend Robert Morrow at the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian church Monday afternoon. Burial was in Sharon cemetery.
He was the son of James W. and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird and was born in Des Moines county on December 25, 1880. On February 5, 1913, he was married to Ruby Kennedy and they farmed in Des Moines county until they retired in 1945 and moved to Morning Sun.
He was preceded in death by two infant daughters and one son, who died in 1944.
He is survived by his wife, and one daughter, Mrs. Ethel Robb of Morning Sun. Also surviving are five grandsons and one sister, Mrs. Blanche Myers of Santa Ana, California.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 1 Oct 1964
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278633/merrill-waldo-bairdMerrill married Ruby Kennedy on 5 Feb 1913 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Ruby (daughter of James Kennedy and Martha Jane Creelman) was born on 2 Nov 1888 in Iowa; died on 4 Nov 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Oliver Emmett Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 8 Dec 1882 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Feb 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: dentist
- Census: 1920, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Blanchard, Page County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Colfax, Page County, Iowa
Notes:
Dr. O.E. Baird Died After Long Illness
Dr. Oliver E. Baird, retired Tarkio dentist, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday in Municipal Hospital at Clarinda, Ia., after a long illness. He was 81 years old.
Dr. Baird was born Dec. 8, 1882, at Mediapolis, Ia., a son of J.W. and Mary Ann Walkinshaw Baird. In April 1917, he married Mary Copeland at Blanchard, Ia., Dr. and Mrs. Baird moved to Tarkio from Blanchard in 1936.
Dr. Baird was graduated from the University of Iowa School of Dentistry, Iowa City, in 1913. He practiced dentistry 50 years, and was a life member of the Missouri State Dental Association.
He was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church at Clarinda, I.
Surviving are his wife, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Marian) Murphy, Sidney, Neb.; one grandchild, Nicholas Murphy, Sidney, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Blanche Myers, Santa Ana, Calif.; and a brother, M.W. Baird, Morning Sun, Ia.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Davis Funeral Home by the Rev. Marion McFarland. Burial was in the Home Cemetery.
The Tarkio Avalanche, Tarkio, Missouri. Thursday, 13 February 1964.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93126898/oliver-emmett-bairdOliver married Mary Agnes Copeland on 9 Apr 1918 in Page County, Iowa. Mary was born on 21 Jan 1886 in Missouri; died on 7 Oct 1964 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; was buried in Tarkio Home Cemetery, Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Otto Clarence Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 17 Jul 1886 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1910 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: doctor
Notes:
Burlington
Dr. Otto C. Baird, member of a well-known old Des Moines county family, passed away at the hospital here Wednesday afternoon shortly after 3 o’clock. While trying to board a train at Lockridge a week ago Friday he was thrown beneath the wheels. He was brought to the Burlington hospital but the shock had been too great and the intensely hot weather was against him.
Evening Times-Republic, Marshalltown, Iowa. Saturday, 27 August 1910.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115357525/otto-clarence-baird10. Ralph Ehrman Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 4 Jun 1888 in Garland, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 8 Dec 1963 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Ralph Baird Dies in Wapello
Mr. Ralph E. Baird, 75, died Sunday (December 8, 1963) at 8:10 p.m. at the Poage nursing home in Wapello.
He was the son of James Wallace and Maryanna Walkinshaw Baird, and was born near Garland, Iowa, on June 4, 1888.
On December 21, 1916, he was married to Fannie Vivian Bras. The couple lived in the Wapello-Morning Sun area where they farmed. His wife died in 1941.
On February 24, 1944, he was married to Olive McElhinney who survives, as do four sons and a daughter: Philip of DeKalb, Illinois; James of Davenport; Lloyd of Cedar Rapids; Donald of North Liberty; Mrs. Warren Durst of Muscatine; two brothers and a sister: Merrill Baird of Morning Sun; Oliver Baird of Tarkio, Missouri; Mrs. Blanch Meyers of Santa Ana, California; and eight grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday at the Reformed Presbyterian church in Morning Sun with the Dr. John O. Edgar officiating. Burial was in the Sharon cemetery.
Morning Sun News-Herald, 12 Dec 1963
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24278713/ralph-ehrman-bairdRalph married Fannie Vivian Brass on 21 Dec 1917. Fannie was born on 11 Apr 1894 in Middletown, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 18 Aug 1941 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Philip John Baird was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2002 in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 31. Dorothy Ina Baird was born on 6 Aug 1920 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Mar 1924 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 32. Eleanor Ann Baird was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 33. James Ehrman Baird was born on 2 Sep 1923 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Jul 1993 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried on 7 Jul 1993 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
Ralph married Olive McElhinney on 24 Feb 1944 in Des Moines County, Iowa. Olive (daughter of William Robert McElhinney and Mary Eliza Kennedy) was born on 18 Jun 1896 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 31 Aug 1971 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Oscar Marion Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 30 Mar 1960 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1920, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1925, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1930, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
- Census: 1940, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Sharon Funeral for Oscar Baird
Funeral services were, held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sharon R. P. church for Oscar M. Baird of Mediapolis, 69 year old retired farmer, who died Wednesday, March 30 (1960), at University Hospital in Iowa City. The Reverend J. O. Edgar was in charge of final rites and burial was in Sharon cemetery.
Baird was born August 15, 1890, in Des Moines county. He was the son of James and Mary Ann Wakinshaw Baird. On February 9, 1916, he was married to Ola Harris and until their retirement in 1952 they lived on a farm northeast of Morning Sun. For the past seven years they have lived in Mediapolis.
Surviving are the wife and three daughters: Mrs. Leora Jackson, Macomb, Illinois; Mrs. Evelyn Bohronson, Keota; and Mrs. Marion Marshall of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Also, surviving are three grandchildren.
The Morning Sun News-Herald, 7 Apr 1960
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21087699/oscar-marion-bairdOscar married Ola Melinda Harris on 9 Feb 1916 in Louisa County, Iowa. Ola was born on 14 Jun 1894 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in 1990; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. LeOra E. Baird was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1982 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.
- 35. Evelyn Mary Baird was born on 20 Mar 1920 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 8 May 2015 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa.
- 36. Marian Maxine Baird was born on 25 Nov 1924 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 12 Aug 2015 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
12. Blanche Verona Baird (2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 15 Aug 1890 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Feb 1983; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19859369/blanche-verona-thompsonBlanche married Robert Knox Thompson on 13 Dec 1910 in Yellow Springs, Des Moines County, Iowa. Robert was born on 13 Nov 1882 in Oakdale, Washington County, Illinois; died on 21 Oct 1939 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. James Wilmer Thompson was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 5 Jan 1995 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 38. Robert Kenneth Thompson was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 30 Sep 2003 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 37. James Wilmer Thompson
13. Margaret Catherine Walkinshaw (3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Jul 1878 in Platte County, Nebraska; died on 23 Sep 1963 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133132834/margaret-catherine-walkinshaw14. William James Walkinshaw (3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 30 Oct 1880 in Saint Bernard, Platte County, Nebraska; died on 17 Nov 1962 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
- Census: 1920, Alban, Nuckolls County, Nebraska
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54198856/william-james-walkinshaw
Section 10, Lot 137William married Magdalena Skirlo on 23 Oct 1908 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan. Magdalena was born on 16 Mar 1882 in Akron, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 25 Sep 1969 in Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. John Skirlo Walkinshaw was born on 9 Nov 1909 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 21 Aug 1978 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; was buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming.
- 40. Arvilla Estella Walkinshaw was born on 7 May 1914 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2000 in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska.
15. John B. Walkinshaw (3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 24 Nov 1882 in Nebraska; died on 18 Jul 1957 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California. Other Events:
- Occupation: rancher
Notes:
John B. Walkinshaw, 74, of 1934 North Cedar Avenue died this morning in his home following a heart attack. He had been ill for several months.
A Fresno area rancher for 32 years, Walkinshaw was a native of Nebraska. He lived in North Dakota from 1903 to 1917 when he moved to California. He retired in 1949 and came to Fresno. He was an elder in the Fresno Reform Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his widow, Lena; a son, William of Fresno; a brother, William of Nebraska, and two sisters, Margaret Walkinshaw and Mrs. Tippin of Santa Ana, Orange County.
Funeral services will be announced by Yost & Webb Mortuary.
The Fresno Bee, Fresno, California. Thursday, 18 July 1957.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128448556/john-b-walkinshaw
West Perpetual 4Family/Spouse: Lena Blackwood. Lena was born on 26 Oct 1889 in Clay Center, Clay County, Kansas; died on 24 Jan 1967 in Fresno, Fresno County, California; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Fresno, Fresno County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 41. Jeanne Walkinshaw was born on 25 Jan 1927 in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.
16. Mary Maria Walkinshaw (3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 25 Nov 1885 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 31 Jul 1972 in Carmichael, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/164456258/mary-maria-tippinFamily/Spouse: Sterling Reid Tippin. Sterling was born on 21 Dec 1887 in Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas; died on 6 Dec 1953 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Fairhaven Memorial Park, Santa Ana, Orange County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Ralph Sterling Tippin was born on 23 Jan 1923 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; died on 21 Feb 2011 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California.
- 42. Ralph Sterling Tippin
17. Annie Genevra Walkinshaw (3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 8 May 1888; died on 22 Aug 1889; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, US. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27923401/annie-genevra-walkinshaw
Lot 27, Grave 1
Generation: 4
18. Mabelle Margaret Carithers (4.Minnie3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 10 Mar 1897 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 7 Mar 1992 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Notes:
Sexton, Mabelle - Wednesday, 2 p.m. Hagele and Honts Funeral Home, Morning Sun; visitation, 7 to 8 p.m., today.
The Muscatine Journal Muscatine, Iowa. Tuesday, 10 March 1992.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7474829/mabelle-margaret-sexton
Elmwood Gardens-B, Block 2, Lot 5SFamily/Spouse: Clark McLaughlin Sexton. Clark was born on 20 Aug 1898 in Alpha, Henry County, Illinois; died on 13 Apr 1983 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. Harold Dean Sexton was born on 9 Jul 1920 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 4 Oct 1990 in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 44. Clark M. Sexton was born on 6 Dec 1933 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 25 Apr 1970 in Winthrop, Buchanan County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Josephs Cemetery, Raymond, Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- 43. Harold Dean Sexton
19. Mary Elizabeth Carithers (4.Minnie3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 30 Oct 1900 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 1 Oct 1992 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. Notes:
Second marriage to someone with the surname of Hensleigh.
Mary E. Hensleigh, 91, died Thursday in the Belle Plaine Care Center of natural causes. Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church. Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Russell-Overton Funeral Home.
Survivors include two daughters, Jayne Roth of Luzerne and JoAnn Fiester of Blairstown; and a sister, Ellen Armstrong of Morning Sun.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Saturday, 3 October 1992.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31295336/mary-elizabeth-kern
Block 286, Lot NE, 1/4Mary married Lester Earl Kern on 2 Jun 1925 in Louisa County, Iowa. Lester was born on 14 Oct 1898 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; died on 17 Jun 1954; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 45. James Frederick Kern was born on 1 Feb 1927 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; died on 24 Apr 1989 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
- 46. Mary JoAnn Kern was born on 6 Mar 1934 in Marengo, Iowa County, Iowa; died on 13 Aug 2018 in Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Blairstown, Benton County, Iowa.
Family/Spouse: Elanzo Howard Hensleigh. Elanzo was born on 25 Nov 1890 in Washington Township, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 24 Nov 1977 in Morning Sun Township, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 45. James Frederick Kern
20. Ellen Rose Carithers (4.Minnie3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 1 Mar 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 28 Jul 1998; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7474824/ellen-r.-armstrong
J.C. Brown's Addition, lot 77AEllen married David Thomas Armstrong on 28 May 1927 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. David was born on 15 Apr 1896 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 1981; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. Donald Hugo Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 4 Oct 1898 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Robertson – In this city April 15, 1948, Donald Hugo Robertson of Grass Valley, beloved son of John P. and Lena Robertson of Morning Sun, Ia., also survived by seven sister and two brothers; a native of Morning Sun, Ia., aged 49 years. Remains will be forwarded to Morning Sun, Ia., for services and interment. W.F. Gormley & Sons, Funeral Directors.
The Sacramento Bee, Sacramento, California. Friday, 16 April 1948.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22938931/donald-hugo-robertson22. Marjorie Violet Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Sep 1900 in Louisa County, Iowa; died in Apr 1990; was buried in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94909513/marjorie-violet-brown
Shared stone with her husband, Owen T. Brown.Marjorie married Owen Thomas Brown on 29 Dec 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Owen was born on 30 May 1900 in Middletown, Montgomery County, Missouri; died on 29 Oct 1966 in Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri; was buried on 31 Oct 1966 in Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Gertrude G. Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 6 Oct 1902 in Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 1982 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: chiropractor
Notes:
Gertrude Fish, 79
Wapello, Iowa – Gertrude R. Fish, 79, of Wapello died Thursday at Burlington Medical Center.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Victor Cemetery.
Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, when an Order of Eastern Star Service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Gertrude Robertson married Virgil Fish in 1927 in Marengo.
She graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, in 1924 and practiced chiropractic in Wapello since that time. She never retired.
She was a member of Chapter 257, Order of Eastern Star, Wapello.
Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Lela Leverin, Keystone; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Marjorie Brown, Fulton, Mo.; Hilma Gardner, Rock Island; Dorothy Swanson, San Jose, Calif.; Marian Smith, San Diego, Calif.; Betty Caparoon, Muscatine; and Barbara Howe, Manteca, Calif.; and brothers, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas and James Robertson, Morning Sun.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Friday, 20 August 1982.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230816956/gertrude-fishGertrude married Virgil Theodore Fish on 25 Oct 1927 in Marengo County, Iowa. Virgil was born on 25 Oct 1899 in Victor, Iowa County, Iowa; died in Jun 198726 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Victor Memorial Cemetery, Victor, Iowa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. Hilma Katherine Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 8 Dec 1904 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 14 Sep 2000 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Notes:
Services for Hilma C. Gardner, 95, Rock Island, are 11 a.m. Monday at Memorial Heights United Methodist Church, Rock Island, where she was a member. Burial is in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Wheelan Funeral Home, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to the church or to a favorite charity.
Mrs. Gardner died Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island.
Hilma Robertson was born Dec. 8, 1904, in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of John P. and Lena M. Baird Robertson. She married Herbert V. Gardner June 22, 1926, in Morning Sun. He died in June 1992.
Mrs. Gardner had worked for the Rock Island County Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1962.
She was a member of the Methodist Women of the church.
Survivors include daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn Gustafson, Rock Island, and Dorothy and M. Gordon Tipple, Rock Island; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas; and sisters, Marian Smith and Barbara Howe, both of Manteca, Calif., Dorothy Swanson, Sheffield, Iowa, and Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, Iowa.
Dispatch - Argus QCOnline.com
Obituaries for September 16, 2000
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140981049/hilma-catherine-gardner
Lot 28, Section 19Hilma married Herbert Vivien Gardner on 22 Jun 1926 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa. Herbert was born on 27 Feb 1904 in Williamsburg, Iowa County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1992 in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Kathryn Vivian Gardner was born on 23 Jul 1928 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2013 in Duluth, Saint Louis County, Minnesota; was buried in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois.
- 47. Kathryn Vivian Gardner
25. 
Dorothy May Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 13 Jun 1907 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. Other Events:
- Occupation: nurse
Notes:
Swanson
Sheffield – Dorothy May Swanson, 95, of Sheffield, died Saturday (October 19, 2002) at the Sheffield Care Center.
An inurnment service will be held later this week at Memorial Park Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa. Hogan Bremer Moor Colonial Chapel, 126 Third Street N.E., Mason City, is in charge of local arrangements.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of North Iowa or the Sheffield Care Center.
Dorothy was born January 13, 1907, in Des Moines County, Iowa, a daughter of John Plake and Lena Mable (Baird) Robertson. She graduated from high school and then from the Burlington Protestant Hospital School for Nurses in 1932.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Robert Andrew Swanson o September 11, 1937. She worked as a nurse for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1972. After her retirement, Dorothy moved to San Jose, Calif., until failing health required her to move to the Sheffield Care Center to be near family. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed dearly by her entire family.
Dorothy is survived by four children: Robert Jon Swanson and his wife, Gail, of Aurora, Colo., Nancy Karen Huffman and her husband, Robert, of Mount Pleasant, Gayle Winfrey of Sheffield, and Donald Thomas Swanson of Scappose, Ore.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clayton Robertson, of McAllen, Texas; and two sisters, Betty Caparoon of Muscatine, and Barbara Howe of Manteca, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Donald and James Robertson; and four sisters, Marjorie Brown, Hilma Gardner, Gertrude Fish and Marian Smith.
Hogan Bremer Moore Colonial Chapel, (641)423-2372.
Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa. Sunday, 29 October 2002.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113664861/dorothy-r_-swanson
Rest Haven, Lot 199, Space 2Dorothy married Robert Andrew Swanson on 11 Sep 1937 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Robert was born on 2 Oct 1904 in Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa; died on 26 Apr 1967 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Burlington Memorial Park, Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. James Russell Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 14 Jul 1909 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 16 Apr 1985 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Morning Sun - James R. Robertson, 75, died Tuesday, April 16, at Burlington Medical Center.
He was born to John P. and Lena Baird Robertson on July 15, 1909, and rural Mediapolis. He married Vessie Meyers on December 25, 1933 at Wapello.
The couple farmed for many years, until his retirement. He was a member of the Morning Sun Lions Club, the Louisa County Historical Society, the Garden Club and the Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Surviving: His wife, Morning Sun; a son, Milton, Janesville, California; daughter, Janet Caudle, Lexington, Massachusetts; eight grandchildren; a brother, Clayton Robertson, McAllen, Texas; six sisters, Hilma Gardner, Rock Island, Illinois, Marjorie Brown, Felton, Missouri, Dorothy Swanson, Campbell, California, Marian Smith, San Diego, California, Betty Caparoon, Muscatine, and Barbara Howe, Manteca, California.
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Harlan Naylor, Sharon Cemetery. A memorial has been established
The Hawk Eye, Burlington, IA, April 18, 1985
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175488230/james-russell-robertsonJames married Jennie Elvessie "Vessie" Meyers on 25 Dec 1933 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa. Jennie was born on 2 Oct 1906 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 25 Jun 1994 in Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 48. Valeda Joanne Robertson was born on 2 Dec 1935 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Feb 1936 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 17 Feb 1936 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 49. Marlene S. Robertson was born on 9 May 1937 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 21 Dec 1971 in Honolulu, Hawaii; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa.
- 50. Milton A. Robertson was born on 14 Sep 1939 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 Mar 2012 in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa; was buried in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa.
- 48. Valeda Joanne Robertson
27. Clayton Phillip Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 12 Apr 1911 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 2 Mar 2004 in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. Other Events:
- Census: 1940, Marshall, Louisa County, Iowa
Notes:
Clayton P. Robertson. The Heavenly Choir has a new bass singer today! Clayton is home with the Lord. He was born April 12, 1911, on a farm near Mediapolis, Iowa, to the late John and Lena Mabel Robertson — the 7th of 10 children. He died March 2, 2004, in McAllen.
He was active in the church choir of St. Mark United Methodist Church in McAllen, Texas, for 34 years. He was also a founding member of the barber shop harmony group known as the Magic Valley Men of A Chord, and sang with them for about 15 years. Clayton's greatest delight was as a volunteer librarian at Taylor Christian School where he would read to the children during the library hour.
Mr. Robertson is survived by his son, Dwight Robertson; daughter-in-law, Becky Cantu Robertson, both of McAllen; two daughters, Linda J. Robertson of Alameda, Calif. and Carol Green; son-in-law, Douglas Green, both of Fairfax, Va.; three granddaughters, Amy Pettus of San Jose, Calif., Lisa (Bill) McCrory of Coeuer D`Alene, Idaho and Erin Robertson of Bloomington, Ill.; three grandsons, Jason (Michelle) Green, Jeremy Green both of Fairfax, Va., and Steve Robertson of Los Angeles, Calif.
The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Mark United Methodist Church, 301 W. Pecan Avenue, McAllen, Texas. Burial will follow at Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery in McAllen.
The family asks that memorial donations be made to Taylor Christian School, 2021 West Jackson Avenue, McAllen, Texas 78501. Kreidler Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26754731/clayton-phillip-robertsonClayton married Alice Lucille Schmeiser on 8 Jun 1938 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa. Alice (daughter of Joseph Schmeiser and Mary Elizabeth Rieman) was born on 28 Jun 1913 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 May 1997 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; was buried in Valley Memorial Gardens, McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
28. Elizabeth Rebecca Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Apr 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Aug 2002 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. Notes:
SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Elizabeth R. Caparoon, 90, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Muscatine, died Sunday, August 19, 2007, at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio.
Private family services will be at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services. The Rev. Lloyd Mansfield of the Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.
Mrs. Caparoon was born April 18, 1917, in Morning Sun, the daughter of John P. and Lena M. Baird Robertson. She married Richard C. Caparoon December 24, 1936, in Long Beach, Calif. He died in 2006.
She was a homemaker all her life and a member of the Women of the Moose.
She felt her family was always the most important aspect of her life.
She will be deeply missed by two her sons, Phillip E. Caparoon and his wife, Monna, of Houston, Texas and William C. Caparoon and special friend, Maria Niaves, of Madison, Wisconsin; a daughter, Shirley A. Oberhaus and her husband, Patrick, of Muscatine; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78066177/elizabeth-rebecka-caparoonElizabeth married Richard C. Caparoon on 24 Dec 1936 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. Richard was born on 20 Nov 1916 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 10 Jan 2006 in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Barbara Janette Robertson (6.Lena3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 10 Apr 1922 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 13 May 2013; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188223160/barbara-janette-howe
Waterswall/C/3Barbara married Walter Thompson Howe on 28 Feb 1942 in Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Walter was born on 29 Jul 1920; died on 23 Sep 2005; was buried in Park View Cemetery, Manteca, San Joaquin County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Philip John Baird (10.Ralph3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Jan 1919 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 9 Oct 2002 in DeKalb, DeKalb County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Navy.
Notes:
Philip Baird DEKALB, Ill.
Philip J. Baird, 83, DeKalb, died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002, at his home. Services are 7 p.m. today at the Anderson Funeral Home, DeKalb. Chaplain Goldy Mortensen will officiate. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Additional services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. Darryl Erickson will officiate. Visitation is one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be Monday at Indian Creek Cemetery, rural Columbus Junction, with military rites provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Glenn Allen Post No. 5166, Wapello. A memorial has been established at Anderson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 605, 2011 S. Fourth St., DeKalb, IL 60115.
Mr. Baird was born on Jan. 18, 1919, in Mediapolis, the son of Ralph and Fannie Brass Baird. He married Wanda C. Shew on Oct. 21, 1945, in Grandview. He graduated from Wapello High School, Wapello, and earned a bachelors of arts from Iowa State University, Ames.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was employed by the Extension Service at Iowa State University and later worked for the Illinois Department of Job Service as a Veteran's representative, where he retired. He was a member of the Grace Free Lutheran Church, DeKalb; American Legion Post No. 66, where he served as past commander; VFW Post No. 2287, DeKalb; and the DeKalb County Voiture.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Barbara Hoyle and her husband, Randy, of Naperville; a granddaughter, Valerie Hoyle; two brothers, Don Baird and his wife, Wanda, of Coralville and Lloyd Baird and his wife, Joan, of Cedar Rapids; a sister, Eleanor Durst of Muscatine; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy Baird; a brother, Jim Baird; a niece, Nancy Durst; and his stepmother, Olive Baird.
Ralph J. Wittich Riley Freers Funeral Home, no date.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140973708/philip-john-bairdPhilip married Wanda C. Shew on 21 Oct 1945 in Grandview, Louisa County, Iowa. Wanda was born on 31 Jul 1923 in Grandview, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 19 Jun 2006 in Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois; was buried in Indian Creek Cemetery, Columbus Junction, Louisa County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Dorothy Ina Baird (10.Ralph3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 6 Aug 1920 in Iowa; died on 12 Mar 1924 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; was buried on 12 Mar 1924 in Sharon Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Baird Infant At Morning Sun Dies
Special to the Democrat
Morning Sun, Ia., March 14. – Dorothy Ina Baird, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baird, died Wednesday night at the home north of Morning Sun after 23 hours illness. The child had been stricken with scarlet fever and two other children of the family are ill. The body was taken to Sharon cemetery for burial and Rev. B.D. Martin conducted a brief service at the grave.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Friday, 14 March 1924.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115380403/dorothy-ina-baird32. Eleanor Ann Baird (10.Ralph3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 18 Feb 1922 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 16 Dec 2010 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. Notes:
MUSCATINE, Iowa
Eleanor A. Durst, 88, of Muscatine, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at Carrington Place. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Reverend David Ivie of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Honorary bearers will be Jacob Adamson, Don Baird, and Lloyd Baird. Casket bearers will be Corey Harris, Andrew Harris, Don Barton, and Brian Baird. A time of food and fellowship will be held at First Presbyterian Church following the committal service. Burial will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Eleanor was born on February 18, 1922, in Wapello, the daughter of Ralph E. and Fanny V. Bras Baird. She married Warren C. Durst on January 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1999.
She retired from Thatcher Plastics after over 25 years of employment. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include one granddaughter, Stephany Adamson and husband, Don Barton, of Muscatine; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Baird and wife, Joan, of Cedar Rapids, and Don Baird and wife, Wanda, of Iowa City; and several special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Thomas Michael Durst on September 3, 2010; one daughter, Nancy Lynn Durst in infancy; and two brothers, Philip Baird and wife and James Baird and wife, Mary.
Ralph J. Wittich Riley Freers Funeral Home
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153370774/eleanor-ann-durstEleanor married Warren Chauncey Durst on 1 Jan 1942. Warren was born on 8 Feb 1918 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; died on 10 Jul 1990 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 51. Thomas Michael Durst was born on 21 Feb 1946 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Sep 2010 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in unknown.
- 52. Nancy Lynn Durst was born on 6 Nov 1951; died on 25 May 1952 in Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa.
- 51. Thomas Michael Durst
33. James Ehrman Baird (10.Ralph3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 2 Sep 1923 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 4 Jul 1993 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried on 7 Jul 1993 in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Army. Tech 4
Notes:
James Baird
Davenport – Services for James E. Baird, 69, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary, Davenport. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today.
Mr. Baird died Sunday at his home.
He was a beautician at M.L. Parker for 25 years and retired from Red Jacket (Marley Pump) in 1990. In May of this year, he retired from Wal-Mart, Bettendorf.
He married Mary-Virginia Parish in 1943 in Memphis, Mo., during World War II while serving in the U.S. Army as a technical sergeant until discharge in 1945.
Memberships included Reformed Presbyterian Church, Wapello, during his youth, and later, St. John’s United Methodist Church, before becoming part of Grace United Methodist Church, Davenport. He loved his family and the Lord.
A memorial fund has been established.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Deborah (Mrs. William) Bishel, Davenport; a son, David, Davenport; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; a sister, Eleanor (Mrs. Warren) Durst, Muscatine; and brothers, Donald, Coralville; Lloyd, Cedar Rapids; and Phil, DeKalb, Ill.
Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa. Tuesday, 6 July 1993.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/313072/james-e-baird
Plot: Q - 282James married Mary Virginia Parish on 10 Apr 1943 in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri. Mary was born on 18 Apr 1925 in Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 26 Feb 2008 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa; was buried in Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
34. LeOra E. Baird (11.Oscar3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 27 Jul 1982 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147004080/leora-e.-jackson
Trinity 091-C-2Family/Spouse: Fred Wayne Jackson. Fred was born on 10 Sep 1917 in Montgomery County, Alabama; died on 6 Nov 1964 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois; was buried in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
35. Evelyn Mary Baird (11.Oscar3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 20 Mar 1920 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 8 May 2015 in Coralville, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Notes:
Evelyn Mary Bohrofen was born March 20, 1920 in Morning Sun, Iowa, the daughter of Oscar and Ola(Harris)Baird. She graduated from Morning Sun High School and received cosmetology training. She lived in California for a couple of years and then moved to Keota in the early 1940's. On January 21, 1945 Evelyn was united in marriage to Dennis Bohrofen at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. She worked as a beautician for 35 years, and ran Evelyn's Beauty Shop in Keota for many years, retiring in 1973. In 1996 Evelyn and Dennis moved to Wellman. She was a past member of TTT. She enjoyed spending time with her family, boating, being on the water, and she loved her cats.
Evelyn died on Friday, May 8, 2015 at Windmill Manor in Coralville at the age of 95 years. Evelyn is survived by a son Monte Bohrofen and wife Judy of Clive; a daughter Tracy Bohrofen and husband Kent Behrens of Omaha, Nebraska; and a sister Marian Haney of Mediapolis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dennis, and a sister Leora Jackson. A private graveside service will be at a later date in the St. Mary Cemetery in Keota. The Powell Funeral Home in Wellman is in charge of the arrangements.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146331443/evelyn-mary-bohrofenEvelyn married Dennis Dean Bohrofen on 21 Jan 1945 in Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. Dennis was born on 13 Sep 1923 in Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa; died on 29 Dec 2000 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa; was buried in Saint Marys Cemetery, Keota, Keokuk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Marian Maxine Baird (11.Oscar3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 25 Nov 1924 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 12 Aug 2015 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. Notes:
Marian Maxine Haney
Marian was born on November 25, 1924 and passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Marian was a resident of Mediapolis, Iowa at the time of her passing. She graduated from Morning Sun High School. She was preceded in death by her husband Garfield. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Thielen Crematory.
Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 13, 2015.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/marian-haney-obituary?pid=175621193
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150682608/marian-maxine-haneyMarian married Garfield V. Haney on 24 Apr 1964 in Oquawka, Illinois. Garfield was born on 13 Sep 1904 in Blue River, Grant County, Wisconsin; died on 27 Jul 2000 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
37. James Wilmer Thompson (12.Blanche3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 13 Sep 1913 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 5 Jan 1995 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21649404/james-wilmer-thompsonFamily/Spouse: Leatha Mae Drinkall. Leatha was born on 7 Oct 1909 in Wyman, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 24 Aug 1994; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
38. 
Robert Kenneth Thompson (12.Blanche3, 2.James2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 30 Sep 2003 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21649160/robert-kenneth_ken_-thompson
Mehaffy Section S, Lot 088Robert married Evelyn Grace McKeown on 1 Jan 1941 in Northfield, Des Moines County, Iowa. Evelyn (daughter of Chester Alan McKeown and Minnie Clara Wunnenberg) was born on 1 Dec 1920 in Newport Township, Louisa County, Iowa; died on 23 Feb 2014 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; was buried in Kossuth Cemetery, Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Alan Thompson was born on 7 Aug 1943 in Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa; died on 3 Dec 2012 in Wynne, Cross County, Arkansa; was buried in Cogbill Cemetery, Wynne, Cross County, Arkansas.
- 53. Alan Thompson
39. John Skirlo Walkinshaw (14.William3, 3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 9 Nov 1909 in Nelson, Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 21 Aug 1978 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming; was buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. Notes:
John Skirlo Walkinshaw, long-time Douglas resident, died August 21, 1978 following a short illness. He was born Nov. 9, 1909 at Nelson, Nebraska, the son of Lennie Walkinshaw and William J. Walkinshaw. Skirlo graduated from Nelson, Nebraska High School and attended Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas for three years and graduated from Geneva College, Beaver Fall, Pennsylvania in 1931 with a B.S. degree. He married Elisabeth Moore on Dec. 31, 1937 at Lisbon, New York and to this union were born three children, David Skirlo, of Mesa, Arizona; Jonathan Moore of Douglas and Arvilla Copeland of North Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Walkinshaw began teaching in Converse County schools in 1932 at the old Laramie View School northeast of Douglas. He later taught in rural schools for five years before moving into Douglas where he taught at the high school level until he retired in 1975. During the last few years of teaching, he taught grandchildren of some of the students whom he had instructed when he first began his teaching career. Walkinshaw served in the United States Army from August of 1943 until October of 1945 and spent a total of 20 months in the European Theatre. He served with combat engineers in General Patton's Third Army and received an honorable discharge. (Information was obtained from his obituary in the Douglas Budget, August 31, 1978 by Betty Alberts, FAG member #47293729.)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79248443/john-skirlo-walkinshawFamily/Spouse: Mary Elisabeth Moore. Mary was born on 10 Sep 1914 in Lisbon, Saint Lawrence County, New York; died on 7 Sep 2010 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
40. Arvilla Estella Walkinshaw (14.William3, 3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 7 May 1914 in Nuckolls County, Nebraska; died on 2 Jan 2000 in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. Notes:
Former Nuckolls County resident Arvilla Estella (Walkinshaw) Copeland, 85, of Lenexa, Kan., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at her home.
Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Reformed Presbyterian Church in Shawnee, Kan. Burial is 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday at the church.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior is in charge of local arrangements.
Mrs. Copeland was born March 7, 1914, to William J. and Lennie (Skirlo) Walkinshaw in Nuckolls County.
She grew up in the Nuckolls County area. She married Wilbur C. Copeland. She was a teacher and public speaker for many years for public and Christian schools in Superior; Fairfield; Hebron; Clarinda, Iowa; Haxtun, Colo.; and Shawnee. She also was a published writer.
She was a member of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Survivors are her husband; three sons, Robert M. of Beaver Falls, Pa., Stanley R. of Fort Huachuca, Ariz.,
and Stephen D. of Columbus, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be given to the English department at Beaver
County Christian School, 510 37th St.,
Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Hastings Tribune January 4, 2000.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54199401/arvilla-estella-copeland
Section 10, Lot 135Family/Spouse: Wilbur Clyde Copeland. Wilbur was born on 18 Aug 1921 in Idana, Clay County, Kansas; died on 20 Oct 2013 in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nuckolls County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
41. Jeanne Walkinshaw (15.John3, 3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 25 Jan 1927 in Red Bluff, Tehama County, California; died on 4 Oct 2017 in Nemaha County, Kansas; was buried in Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Other Events:
- Occupation: nurse
Notes:
Jeanne Canaday of Topeka died Wednesday, October 4, 2017. She was 90.
Mrs. Canaday was an Emporia school district registered nurse for a number of years and also worked at Newman Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service for family and friends will be announced at a later date. Dove Cremations and Funeral Home has the arrangements.
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Jeanne Canaday, 90, Topeka, passed away October 4, 2017. She was born Winifred Jeanne Walkinshaw on January 25, 1927 in Red Bluff, California to Lena and John Walkinshaw. Jeanne was raised by her mother and stepfather, James Timmons.
She was an Emporia High School graduate. She married Bobbie Canaday in Emporia, June 19, 1946. Jeanne graduated from Newman School of Nursing in 1947 and later attended Emporia State Teacher’s College. Jeanne was an active member of the First Christian Church and Christian Women’s Fellowship in Emporia. She was an Emporia school district registered nurse for a number of years and also worked at Newman Memorial hospital. She was a member of Sweet Adelines. Jeanne worked for Habitat for Humanity as a Volunteer Coordinator when it was first organized in Emporia. Jeanne was an avid reader and an active member of Friends of the Library. She had a passion for the game of scrabble. Even as Alzheimer’s robbed her of her short-term memory, remarkably, she continued to play a competitive game of scrabble. Jeanne enjoyed painting, writing poetry and attending to her wildflower and rose gardens.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Canaday, who passed away as a young father in 1966. Others preceding her in death were her mother and father, a brother, Jamie Walkinshaw and his wife Marilyn, a half-brother, Samuel Timmons and stepfather, James Timmons, brother-in-law, Bruce Hoover, as well as, many very dear friends and relatives.
In 1970, Jeanne married Sam Crist expanding the family with two beautiful young children. They later divorced. Sam remained very dear to the family until his passing.
She is survived by her sons, Mark (Vicki) Canaday, Topeka, Paul (Lisa) Canaday, Washington State, Bruce (Marty) Canaday, Washington State and a niece who she raised as a daughter, Tammy Timmons Ruff, Smithville, Missouri. Jeanne is also survived by her sister-in-law, Joan Hoover, stepchildren, Casey and Renee, who remained close in her heart, precious grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at the First Christian Church, 202 East 12th Ave. Emporia, Kansas 66801. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the First Christian Church in Emporia, the Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 or Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Cir, Topeka, KS 66606. Interment of ashes will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Kansas.
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The Emporia Gazette, 16 Nov 2017, Thursday
A Memorial Service for Jeanne Canaday, 90, who passed away October 4, 2017 will be held at the First Christian Church, 202 E. 12th, at 11:00, Sat., November 18, 2017. Visitation begins at 10:30.
Jeanne was born in CA to Lena and John Walkinshaw. Jeanne and her brother were raised by their mother and stepfather, James Timmons.
Jeanne was a graduate of Emporia High and Newman School of Nursing. She married Bobbie Canaday in Emporia, June 19, 1946.
Bobbie passed away as a young father in 1966 and Jeanne returned to Emporia to raise their sons. In 1970, Jeanne married Sam Crist. They later divorced, but Sam remained very dear to the family.
Jeanne was an active member of the First Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, or Emporia Public Library.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184177029/jeanne-canadayJeanne married Bobbie Lloyd Canaday on 19 Jun 1946 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Bobbie was born on 14 Mar 1924 in Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas; died on 14 Jun 1966 in Brazoria County, Texas; was buried in Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. Ralph Sterling Tippin (16.Mary3, 3.Margaret2, 1.Catherine1) was born on 23 Jan 1923 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; died on 21 Feb 2011 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California; was buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II. US Navy.
Notes:
TIPPIN, Ralph Sterling, D.D.S.
Born in Santa Ana, California on January 23, 1923 he passed away on February 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Louise; his daughter Laurie and partner Mark of Susanville; his son Scott and daughter-in-law Debbie of Ione with granddaughters Chelsea and Kayla; and granddaughters Tavia and Christina of Alaska; and preceded in death by his son Chris. Ralph attended the University of Berkeley California, followed by the University of California Dental School in San Francisco after serving during World War II in the amphibious forces of the Navy in the Pacific Theater. While a student he and Louise were married and soon after they moved to Sacramento where he practiced dentistry until retirement in 1987. Ralph had many interests throughout the years. He was active in Boy Scouts with his two sons, enjoyed camping and backpacking with his family and friends, learned to weld and woodwork, played bridge and liked tending to his vegetable garden. Writing and playing music was Ralph's greatest calling and he played the piano for over seventy years. Since his time as a pianist and organist for Arden Christian Church he provided musical entertainment for a number of local retirement homes and played in an adult education symphony. A Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 1:30 PM at Arden Christian Church, 4300 Las Cruces Way, Sacramento CA 95864. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to VITAS Hospice Charitable Fund (3841 N Freeway Blvd. Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95834) or Arden Christian Church.
Published by The Sacramento Bee on Mar. 11, 2011.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sacbee/name/ralph-tippin-obituary?id=11920116
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72823616/ralph-sterling-tippin
Section 11, Site 221Family/Spouse: Louise Davolt. Louise was born on 4 Jun 1923 in Missouri; died on 17 Apr 2012; was buried in Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, Solano County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]