Illah Jean Myers
1923 - 2019 (95 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Illah Jean Myers was born on 20 Jun 1923 in Mendota, Putnam County, Missouri (daughter of William Loren Myers and Nina Irene Cassity); died on 4 Mar 2019 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Notes:
Illah Jean Blair, 86 of Vancouver, WA, passed away March 4, 2010 at her home. Phil, her husband for 65 years, was by her side. She was born on June 20, 1923 in Mindota, MO to Loren and Nina Myers. When Jean was a year old, her family moved to Shreveport, LA where she grew up. She was the youngest of four children: two sisters, LaVon and Foncine and a brother, Junior. While in school, she enjoyed playing the flute and won second place in the state competition.
Jean met Phil, a young Army Air Corps pilot, stationed at Barksdale Army Air Base, who she subsequently married on August 23, 1944. They moved to Vancouver with their newborn son, Steve, October 1945. A year after arriving in Vancouver their second son, Don, was born. While Steve and Don were growing up, Jean devoted herself to homemaking. Sixteen years after Steve was born, Jean and Phil's third son, Joe, was born.
While her boys were growing up, she taught Sunday school, was Cub Scout den mother, room mother and participated in the PTA. We all enjoyed Mom's cooking. Don, with the help of other family members, compiled a book of Mom's recipes, titled "Illah Jeans Kitchen", in which each family member included an anecdote about Mom along with her recipe for their favorite food.
Jean's favorite activities were bowling, Scrabble, dominoes, cards and socializing with friends and family. She and Phil traveled extensively, frequently bragging about being able to fly for free because of passes provided by Steve who was an airline pilot. Mom was very proud of all of her boys. Don provided free dental care and Joe, who runs an air conditioning and refrigeration business in Vancouver, was always available for projects around the house.
Jean is survived by her husband, Phil; her three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Barbara Jo, Don and Kathleen Bemis Blair, and Joe and Lynn; and grandchildren, Angela Haviland, Matt Blair, Wendy Blair, Jason Blair, Roxanne Blair, Kyra Blair, Kellen Blair, Jill Blair and Brendan Blair; and great-grandchildren, Grant McClellan, Nathan Haviland and Mike Haviland.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Nina and Loren; and her three siblings, Junior, LaVon, and Foncine.
We would like to thank Jean's friends and neighbors for their support. And a special thanks to her care givers: Lydia, Diana, Nijole, Julia and Gayle and Hospice Southwest.
A memorial service will be held Sat., March 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 SE Columbia Ridge Dr., Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Published in The Columbian on March 5, 2010
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96561671/illah-jean-blairIllah married Philip Gene Blair on 23 Aug 1944 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Philip was born on 27 Feb 1920 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; died on 11 Dec 2010 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. William Loren Myers was born on 17 Aug 1890 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 6 Jan 1976 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Bossier City, Bossier, Louisiana
Notes:
William L. Myers
William Loran Myers, 86, of 227 Leo St., died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday in Schumpert Medical Center after a long illness.
A native of Purdin, Mo., he had lived in Shreveport 50 years. He was a retired night superintendent of Louisiana Oil Refinery and a charter member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Wellman’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lee Grisso, pastor of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Nina Myers of Shreveport; three daughters, Mrs. LaVon Navarre of Shreveport, Mrs. Francine Cunningham of Houston, Tex., and Mrs. Jean Blair of Vancouver, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Leach and Mrs. Marie Light, both of California; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Dale Montgomery, David Montgomery, Russell Navarre, Lonnie Colwell, Jasper Lively and Ray Powell.
The Times, Shreveport, Louisiana. Wednesday, 7 January 1976.
William married Nina Irene Cassity on 22 Apr 1915 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Nina (daughter of William Harrison Cassity and Flora Alice Tattershall) was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Mar 1991 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Nina Irene Cassity was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of William Harrison Cassity and Flora Alice Tattershall); died on 30 Mar 1991 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. Notes:
Nina Myers
Nina Cassidy Myers, a homemaker who had lived in Vancouver since 1985, died March 30. She was 92.
Mrs. Myers was born Oct. 24, 1898 in Purdin, Mo.
Her husband, William; a son, William Jr.; and a daughter, Nina L. Navarre, all preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Jean I. Blair of Vancouver and Foncine Cunningham of Houston; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Pythian Home. There was a graveside service in Shreveport, LA.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Columbian, Vancouver, Washington. Thursday, 11 April 1991.
Children:
- Foncine Lamere Myers was born on 19 Jul 1918 in Cushing County, Oklahoma; died on 27 Dec 2005; was buried in Brookside Memorial Park, Houston, Harris County, Texas.
- 1. Illah Jean Myers was born on 20 Jun 1923 in Mendota, Putnam County, Missouri; died on 4 Mar 2019 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington; was buried in Fort Vancouver Military Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
Generation: 3
6. William Harrison Cassity was born on 21 Sep 1868 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (son of James Ira Cassity and Mary Rebecca Hester Moore); died on 23 Aug 1956 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 Aug 1956 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1930, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1940, Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1956/1956_00027525.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124918253/william-harrison-cassity
block B, lot 157, site 02William married Flora Alice Tattershall. Flora (daughter of Francis Marion Tattershall and Henrietta Robertson) was born on 27 Oct 1870 in Potomac, Rantoul County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1957 in Gallatin, Davies County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Jul 1957 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Flora Alice Tattershall was born on 27 Oct 1870 in Potomac, Rantoul County, Illinois (daughter of Francis Marion Tattershall and Henrietta Robertson); died on 21 Jul 1957 in Gallatin, Davies County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Jul 1957 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1957/1957_00024023.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124918039/flora-alice-cassity
Block B, lot 157, site 03Children:
- Paul Revere Cassity was born on 19 Jul 1894 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 22 Feb 1947 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; was buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, San Mateo County, California.
- Guy Harrison Cassity was born on 16 Aug 1895 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died in Jun 1978 in Yuba City, Sutter County, California; was buried in Brownsville Cemetery, Yuba County, California.
- Marietta Cassity was born on 26 Nov 1896 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 22 Apr 1977 in Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- 3. Nina Irene Cassity was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Mar 1991 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.
- Bernice Iva Cassity was born on 18 Dec 1907 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 3 Jun 1949 in Oakland, Alameda County, California; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 4
12. 
James Ira Cassity was born on 1 Nov 1830 in Fleming County, Kentucky (son of William T. Cassity and Dorothy Trumbo); died on 1 Dec 1915 in Port LaVaca, Texas; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Enterprise Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1880, Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1900, Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1910, Grantsville Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
1882 History of Linn County, Missouri. BIOGRAPHY - Grantsville Township: 853
James I. Cassity was born in Fleming county, Kentucky, November 1, 1830. His father was William F. Cassity, born in Montgomery county Kentucky, January 1803, and removed in January, 1851, to this county. His vocation was that of farmer and blacksmith. He was a well informed gentleman and respected by all who knew him; he held the office of justice of the peace for several years, and after a life of usefulness he died, in January, 1867. The wife of William T. Cassity[i] was Dora Trumbo, born in Bath county, Kentucky, December 21, 1808; she is yet living. James I. Cassity remained in his native county until October 1, 1849, when he removed with his father to Lee county, Iowa, and from there, after raising one crop, to Missouri, in 1851, the family first settling in Benton township. Mr. Cassity lived with his parents until he was twenty-three years of age, when he began work on his own account on a tract of land given him by his father. In March, 1859, he, with four companions, went to Colorado, where Mr. Cassity remained for three months, being engaged in mining. He returned to this county, January 15, 1860, was married to Mary R. H. Moore, born in this county, January 15, 1842; Esq. Paston officiated on the occasion. The issue of their marriage has been nine children; viz, Dorothy A., Mary J., Isaac F., James W. H., Sarah L., John I., George H., and Daniel Garfield, living, and Essie B., dead. In 1861 he enrolled as a member of the Union home guards, and served in the Federal militia at intervals during the war. Since 1865 he has given his attention to farming. In 1863 he was constable of his township. By industry and economy he has become the possessor of 285 acres of land; is a prosperous farmer, and well respected in his community.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150662175/james-i_-cassityJames married Mary Rebecca Hester Moore on 13 Jan 1860 in Linn County, Missouri. Mary was born on 15 Jan 1843 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Jan 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Mary Rebecca Hester Moore was born on 15 Jan 1843 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Jan 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150662263/mary-r_h_-cassityChildren:
- Dorothy Ann Cassity was born on 25 May 1861 in Mississippi; died on 18 Mar 1938 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Mary J. Cassity was born on 13 Apr 1863 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 8 Apr 1887; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
- Isaac F. Cassity was born on 21 Dec 1865 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 16 Jul 1911 in Beeville, Bee County, Texas; was buried on 19 Jul 1911 in Beeville, Bee County, Texas.
- 6. William Harrison Cassity was born on 21 Sep 1868 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 23 Aug 1956 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 25 Aug 1956 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.
- Lucy Bell Cassity was born on 28 Dec 1870 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 10 Sep 1958 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
- John Cassity was born on 10 Jan 1874 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Jan 1928 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- George Henry Cassity was born on 4 Feb 1878 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Jan 1967 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Daniel Garfield Cassity was born on 11 Sep 1881 in Missouri; died on 7 Mar 1964 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas; was buried in Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.
- Essie Bell Cassity was born on 25 Dec 1876 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Feb 1877; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
14. Francis Marion Tattershall was born on 5 Dec 1843 in Ohio; died on 16 Jan 1902; was buried in Grantsville Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1880, Rantoul, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Jefferson Township, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150321094/francis-marion-tattershallFrancis married Henrietta Robertson on 12 May 1864 in Vermilion County, Illinois. Henrietta was born about 1845 in Illinois; died on 25 Sep 1891 in Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Henrietta Robertson was born about 1845 in Illinois; died on 25 Sep 1891 in Illinois; was buried in Knights Branch Cemetery, Potomac, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100543945/henrietta-tattershallChildren:
- 7. Flora Alice Tattershall was born on 27 Oct 1870 in Potomac, Rantoul County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 1957 in Gallatin, Davies County, Missouri; was buried on 22 Jul 1957 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri.