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     Willard Orval Gawith was buried at Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Union Co., Oregon.³ He was born on May 13, 1904 at Oregon.^2,3 He married Icel Lucille Hearing, daughter of George Arthur Hearing and Delila Leavina "Ila" Henderson, on May 20, 1933 at Union Co., Oregon.^1,4 Willard Orval Gawith died on August 19, 1946 at age 42.³

     French Marvin Brooks was buried at Wallowa Cemetery, Wallowa Co., Oregon.³ He was born on December 2, 1897 at West Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Dec 2, 1898.^2,3 He married Icel Lucille Hearing, daughter of George Arthur Hearing and Delila Leavina "Ila" Henderson, on June 27, 1958 at Union Co., Oregon.³ French Marvin Brooks died on October 1, 1976 at Baker Co., Oregon, at age 78.^1,3

     Augustus Charles "August" Behrens was buried at Wallowa Cemetery, Wallowa Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on October 21, 1871 at Germany.^1,3,4 He married May Belle "Mae" Hearing, daughter of George Washington Hearing and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on February 14, 1893 at Union Co., Oregon.⁵ Augustus Charles "August" Behrens died on December 4, 1925 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 54.^1,2

     Harry Behrens was born on March 20, 1897 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.¹ He died in 1905 at Oregon.¹

     Isis Maude Behrens was buried at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.¹ She was born on September 17, 1894 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.¹ As of December 1, 1918,her married name was Monteith.¹ She married James Wallace Monteith on December 1, 1918 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹ Isis Maude Behrens died on July 31, 1965 at Shelton, Mason Co., Washington, at age 70.¹

     James Wallace Monteith was buried at Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.¹ His Social Security Number was 541-10-9512.³ He was born on February 24, 1897 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^1,3,2 He married Isis Maude Behrens, daughter of Augustus Charles "August" Behrens and May Belle "Mae" Hearing, on December 1, 1918 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹ James Wallace Monteith died on July 6, 1970 at Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 73.^1,4

     James S. Leeper was buried at Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.^2,3 He was born on March 15, 1873 at Missouri.³ He married May Belle "Mae" Hearing, daughter of George Washington Hearing and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on July 3, 1927 at Grants Pass, Josephine Co., Oregon.^4,5,6 James S. Leeper died on May 21, 1946 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 73.^1,3 He Services for James S. Leeper, 347 Pearl street, who passed away in a local hospital Tuesday, will be held in the Conger-Morris Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Delbert Daniels officiating. Interment will be in Siskiyou Memorial Park. He was born in Missouri, March 15, 1873, and had lived in this community for 19 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. May Belle Leeper, Medford, and a sister, Mrs. Matilda Petettelle, Albany. on May 22, 1946.³

     Oliver Wood was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^2,4 He was born on February 23, 1881 at Sweet Home, Linn Co., Oregon.^2,3 He married Violet Maude Hearing, daughter of George Washington Hearing and Mary Elizabeth Conner, on October 2, 1919; Her husband's obituary states that they were married on October 3rd.^1,2 Oliver Wood died on September 21, 1963 at Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 82.^5,2 He Funeral services for Oliver Wood are being conducted by the Bollman Funeral Home today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church with the Rev. Lester Wells officiating. Mrs. Harry Stein will be organist and Ella McArtor and Sue Smyth will sing "Whispering Hope" and "Beyond The Sunset."
Casket bearers will be E. J. Hook, Howard Williamson, Orval McArtor, Delbert Wart, S. G. Sheets and John Lewis. Interment will be in the Enterprise cemetery.
Mr. Wood had been in failing health for the past five years and had been a patient in Wallowa Memorial Hospital for six months. He passed away there on Saturday, September 21, 1963.
He was born February 23, 1881 at Sweet Home, son of John D. and Martha Wood. He had lived in Wallowa county for 63 years and was a skilled carpenter. On October 3, 1919 he was married at Enterprise to Violet Maude (Hearing) Childers, who passed away on June 15, 1951. He was a member of the Christian church and an honorary elder.
He is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Ruth Nuxall of Pendleton; Mrs. Everett (Norma) Goodale of Sacramento, Calif; Mrs. Uley (Georgia) McGinnis of Enterprise; and Mrs. Lulu Dimmick of Joseph; one son, Howard Childers of Joseph; three sisters, Mrs. Abbie Mayfield and Mrs. Lillie Nye, both of Portland; and Mrs. Sam (Verda) Knight of Joseph; 13 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. on September 26, 1963.²

     His Social Security Number was 533-07-9426.⁶ Howard Boone Childers was born on April 21, 1899 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^2,3,6 He married Minnie Maydell Bailey circa 1923.^7,8 Howard Boone Childers died on May 8, 1967 at age 68.²

     Her married name was Goodale.² Norma E. Wood married Everett Hanson Goodale.² Norma E. Wood was born on September 25, 1923 at Oregon.^3,6

     Paul Kenneth Childers was buried at Lostine Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He was born on September 29, 1902 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He died on November 2, 1902 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.²

     Mary Maxine Childers was born on January 13, 1902 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,2 As of February 1, 1922,her married name was Carter.⁵ She married Murry Donivan Carter on February 1, 1922 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,5 Mary Maxine Childers died on September 6, 1977 at Kelso, Cowlitz Co., Washington, at age 75.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 540-09-2889.³ Murry Donivan Carter was born on July 14, 1899 at Massachusetts.^2,3 He married Mary Maxine Childers, daughter of George Finley Childers and Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Hearing, on February 1, 1922 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,4 Murry Donivan Carter died on August 31, 1989 at age 90.³

     Russell Gesner Childers was buried at Lostine Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² He was born on May 6, 1912 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,2 He died on July 5, 1924 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon, at age 12.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 543-20-8777.⁵ Claire B. Childers was born on June 12, 1905 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,5 He married Leona Opal Plass circa 1926.^6,3 Claire B. Childers died on October 13, 1962 at Lane Co., Oregon, at age 57.⁶

     Clarice Childers was buried at Lostine Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.² She was born on June 12, 1905 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹ She died on October 16, 1905 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹

     Cecil Elmer Childers was buried at Lostine Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 543-03-5338.⁹ He was born on July 6, 1899 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^2,9,3,4,8 He married Thelma Marie Crow on July 24, 1921 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,8 Cecil Elmer Childers died on May 18, 1991 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 91.^2,9,4,8 He Cecil Childers, 91, of Joseph, died at La Grande, on May 18, 1991. He was born July 6, 1899, at Lostine, the son of George and Liza (Herring) Childers. On July 24, 1921, he married his wife, Thelma Marie. He worked for the park services. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of Joseph; son, Jack, of Joseph; and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were held at the Joseph Baptist Church with vault interment following in the Lostine Cemetery. Memorial in his memory may be made to the charity of one's choice in care of Bollman Funeral Home, in Enterprise. on May 23, 1991.⁸

     Vera Fay Childers was buried at Saint Lukes Cemetery, Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon.^7,8 Her Social Security Number was 542-52-6410.⁹ She was born on September 19, 1897 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^10,9,1 As of July 30, 1917,her married name was Miles.¹¹ She married Edward Lee "Ed" Miles on July 30, 1917 at Multnomah Co., Oregon.^12,13,11 As of June 5, 1937,her married name was Pierson.⁶ Vera Fay Childers married Raymond Stark "Ray" Pierson on June 5, 1937 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^10,6 Vera Fay Childers died on November 13, 1981 at Woodburn, Marion Co., Oregon, at age 84.^10,8 She WOODBURN - Vera F. Pierson, 84, Woodburn, died Friday at French Prairie Care Center. Born in Enterprise, she had lived in Portland for 30 years before coming here six months ago. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her daughter, Dorothy Galvin, Woodburn; stepson, Gerald Pierson, of Ohio; brother, Cecil Childers, Joseph; sister, Verda A. Moeller, Emmett, Idaho; and three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Interment will be in St. Luke Cemetery. on November 14, 1981.⁸

     Edward Lee "Ed" Miles was buried at Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco Co., Oregon.^5,6 He was born on April 3, 1896 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^3,4,6 He married Vera Fay Childers, daughter of George Finley Childers and Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Hearing, on July 30, 1917 at Multnomah Co., Oregon.^4,6,7 Edward Lee "Ed" Miles died on March 18, 1931 at The Dalles, Wasco Co., Oregon, at age 34.^8,4,6 He The Dalles, Ore. - Edward Miles, 35, former Wallowa rancher who moved here seven months ago, died yesterday. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Vera Miles: an eight year old daughter, Dorothy; his father, S. W. Miles, and three brothers in Corvallis. on March 20, 1931.⁹

     Raymond Stark "Ray" Pierson was buried at Longview Memorial Park, Longview, Cowlitz Co., Washington.^5,7 He was born on September 8, 1890 at Albion, Cassia Co., Idaho.^3,4,6,7,8 He married Vera Fay Childers, daughter of George Finley Childers and Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Hearing, on June 5, 1937 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^1,3 Raymond Stark "Ray" Pierson died on July 8, 1950 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 59.^1,7

     Her Social Security Number was 519-42-0177.⁴ Verda Marie Childers was buried at Riverside Cemetery (also known as Emmett Cemetery), Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho.² She was born on October 9, 1917 at Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,2 As of September 19, 1935,her married name was Davis.² She married Vernon Merrill "Vern" Davis on September 19, 1935 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^2,3 As of 1974,her married name was Moeller.² Verda Marie Childers married George Albert Moeller in 1974.² Verda Marie Childers died on August 16, 2008 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 90.^4,2 She Verda Marie Davis, age 90 passed away Aug. 16, 2008 in Emmett, Idaho. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at the Potter Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. The burial will follow at the Emmett Cemetery. The family will greet friends for viewing and regards from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008 at the chapel. Verda was born Oct. 9, 1917 in Lostine, Oregon to George Finley Childers and Mary Eliza Hearing Childers. Verda was a long-time member of the Christian Church. She married Vernon Davis on Sept. 19, 1935. They made their home in Wallowa, Ore. where their son Dick was born. Lucinda and Lynnette followed several years later. The family moved to Emmett, Idaho in 1944 where Vern operated the Emmett Dairy. Verda's positive loving demeanor touched countless lives. She was the nucleolus of her family, and was known by her grandchildren as "Saint Verda." She was a talented woman, loving to share her love for flowers, the outdoors, quilting, cooking and canning with her children and grandchildren. She won many awards and blue ribbons for her beautiful quilts. She was an avid reader and loved studying birds and watching them out her window. She always kept fresh flowers, and a full candy dish in her home. It was her signature. She taught her girls that "Every day I wake up and I choose what kind of a kind of a day I will have. I can choose to be happy or I can choose not to be happy. I always choose to be happy." Vernon passed away in 1963. Verda and Dick continued to operate the dairy for many years. Verda married George Moeller in 1974. They enjoyed gardening, fishing and making a home together. George passed away in 1987. Verda was preceded in death by her parents, her six siblings, her husbands Vern and George and her son Dick. She is survived by her two daughters, Cinda (Jay) Jensen, and Netti Bain of Emmett and her son-in-law Dan Bain of Emmett. Her Grandchildren, Rick (Terry) Davis of Eagle River Alaska, Buzz (Chris) Davis of McCall, Tim Willis of Boise, Jeff Ulmer of Kuna, Andrea (Mark) Penner of Caldwell, Jill (Buck) Nash of Emmett and Amy Willis of Astoria, Ore. and step Grandchildren, Jayna (Ken) Eichelberger; Laurie (Tim) Bean; Rene' Jensen; Dan (Shauna) Bain; and Shawna Bain Ulrich. Her great-grandchildren were also her delight. They are Christine Davis, Phillip Davis, Jerry Nash, Ian Nash, Maggie Penner, Cole Penner and Sam Willis as well as her step great grand children, Tyler and Robbie Bain, Jaymie Jensen, Kenja Eichelberger and Logan Ulrich. Memorials may be made to Verda's favorite charity CERT a Christian education program for high school students. We are honored to give special thanks to the wonderful caregivers at the Emmett Cottages, to XL Hospice and to Dr. Jim Thomson for their care and love of our mother and grandmother, Verda. on August 19, 2008.²

     Vernon Merrill "Vern" Davis was born on March 1, 1915 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.³ He married Verda Marie Childers, daughter of George Finley Childers and Mary Elizabeth "Eliza" Hearing, on September 19, 1935 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^1,2 Vernon Merrill "Vern" Davis died on January 12, 1967 at Emmett, Gem Co., Idaho, at age 51.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 521-10-1664.⁴ Everett Hanson Goodale was buried at Enterprise Cemetery, Lostine, Wallowa Co., Oregon.⁵ He married Norma E. Wood, daughter of Oliver Wood and Violet Maude Hearing.¹ Everett Hanson Goodale was born on November 2, 1912 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.^4,3 He died on May 28, 1993 at Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington, at age 80.^2,4

     Clyde Leroy Hammack was buried at Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on March 10, 1895 at Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ He married Mary Evelyn Unknown circa 1914.^2,5 Clyde Leroy Hammack died on January 25, 1957 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 61.²

     Guy Everett Davis was buried at Siskiyou Memorial Park, Medford, Jackson Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on December 9, 1899 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.^3,4 He married Bethel A. Hammack, daughter of Bert Thomas Hammack and Effie J. Hearing, circa 1917.^1,5 Guy Everett Davis died on May 19, 1959 at Douglas Co., Oregon, at age 59.^2,4

     His Social Security Number was 556-05-9460.⁶ Archie Paul Behrens was born on August 18, 1904 at Perry, Union Co., Oregon.^6,3,4 He married Lola C. Fredenburg on September 10, 1924 at Enterprise, Wallowa Co., Oregon.⁷ Archie Paul Behrens died on February 16, 1993 at Jackson Co., Oregon, at age 88.^6,3