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     Irene Eleanor Wilshire was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Mishawaka, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.^2,8 Her Social Security Number was 309-58-0839.³ She was born on October 1, 1923 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4,8 As of November 16, 1939,her married name was Harvey.⁵ She married Harold Haynes Harvey on November 16, 1939 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ As of May 24, 1952,her married name was Jones.⁸ Irene Eleanor Wilshire married Robert Bennett Jones on May 24, 1952.^2,8 Irene Eleanor Wilshire died on February 13, 1988 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 64.^2,8

     Her Social Security Number was 233-36-8704.⁷ Her married name was Wood.² Patsy Robin Wilshire married Archie Lee Wood.² Patsy Robin Wilshire was born on February 1, 1927 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^7,3,8 As of September 4, 1943,her married name was Benschoter.⁴ She married Ralph Benkamin Benschoter Jr. on September 4, 1943 at Clayton, Lenawee Co., Michigan.^7,4 Patsy Robin Wilshire died on December 2, 2006 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 79.^7,8

     John B. Smith was born on May 28, 1858 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2

     Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,2 He was born on April 28, 1866 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., Ohio.¹ He married Viola Angeline Stewart, daughter of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on September 21, 1896 at Hutchinson, McLeod Co., Minnesota.¹ Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker died on September 14, 1919 at Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 53; Died of stings from a swarm of hornets while out fishing with his son Ervin.¹

     His Social Security Number was 518-01-2344.⁵ Clarence Norman Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on September 26, 1900 at Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^1,5,4 He married Hazel Mildred Baker on July 2, 1924 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,6 Clarence Norman Baker died on July 23, 1989 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 88.^1,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 518-82-4279.³ Hazel Mildred Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² She was born on May 18, 1905 at Swanville, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^1,3,2 She married Clarence Norman Baker, son of Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker and Viola Angeline Stewart, on July 2, 1924 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,4 Hazel Mildred Baker died on October 11, 1986 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 81.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 518-24-4363.⁹ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker was buried at Normal Hill Cemetery, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^2,6 He was born on April 9, 1926 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,9,2,3,4,6 He married Carol Jean Beck on April 1, 1950 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.⁵ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker and Carol Jean Beck were divorced on February 2, 1954 at Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹⁰ Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker died on November 26, 2002 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 76.^1,9,2,6 He Raymond (Ray) Lee Baker passed away from his battle with cancer into eternal peace Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2002, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 76 and a resident of Lewiston. He was born April 9, 1926, to Hazel and Clarence Baker in Deary. He lived there through his junior year in high school, when the family moved to Orofino. He graduated from Orofino High School in 1944, lettering in football. Following graduation he joined the U.S. Navy, attending basic training at Farragut, Idaho, and serving his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and had the surprise of coming home to a new baby sister, Linda, 19 years his junior. He spent several years logging in the areas of Bovill, St. Maries and Headquarters, Idaho. Perhaps his fondest memories were of working on the log drives and forming friendships with "Michigan Bill" and others. In 1958, Ray left the logging industry and moved to Los Angeles, where he started a new career with Trans World Airlines. He began as a ticket agent and ended as supervisor of overseas reservations. He had the opportunity to see many parts of the world; he played golf in Mexico and Scotland and took his parents on a tour of Europe and the Holy Lands. He retired from the airline in 1988 and returned to Lewiston to help care for his father. Ray led a phenomenal life. He was carefree, happy and always one for a good time. He made hundreds of friends during his life and once said that most all of his dreams had come true. He is survived by one daughter, Cindy, and his grandson, Michael. Also surviving Ray are his sister, Linda Nelson of Lewiston; nieces Kari Mackey and Shelly Scott, both of Lewiston; nephew Cody Nelson of San Antonio; great-nieces Tiffiny and Amitty Mackey, both of Lewiston; great-nephews Jordan Mackey, Tyler Nelson and Justin and Jessup Scott, all of Lewiston; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. At Ray's request, cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston. The Rev. John Williams of Lewiston will officiate. on November 29, 2002.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 519-24-9518.² Carol Jean Beck was born on December 23, 1927 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,2 As of April 1, 1950,her married name was Baker.¹ She married Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker, son of Clarence Norman Baker and Hazel Mildred Baker, on April 1, 1950 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.¹ Carol Jean Beck and Raymond Lee "Ray" Baker were divorced on February 2, 1954 at Clearwater Co., Idaho.³ Carol Jean Beck died on May 24, 2007 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 79.²

     Herman Baker was buried at McCleary Cemetery, McCleary, Grays Harbor Co., Washington.⁹ His Social Security Number was 518-01-2341.¹⁰ He married Lois Unknown.⁹ Herman Baker was born on September 4, 1897 at Holdingford, Stearns Co., Minnesota.^1,10,7,9 He died on December 6, 1976 at Elma, Grays Harbor Co., Washington, at age 79.^1,5

     Ervin Dexter Baker was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.⁶ His Social Security Number was 519-09-4947.⁷ He was born on July 26, 1905 at Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,7,3,6 He married Hazel Eva Wood on August 30, 1923 at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho.^1,2 Ervin Dexter Baker died on May 6, 1991 at Olympia, Thurston Co., Washington, at age 85.^1,7,3,6 He OLYMPIA - Former Deary and Juliaetta, Idaho, resident Ervin Baker died Monday of causes related to age at an Olympia hospital. He was 85. He was born July 26, 1905, near Deary on Texas Ridge. Survivors include three sons, Allan Baker of Elma, Wash., Don Baker of Lewiston and Keith Baker of Lynnwood, Wash; one daughter, Shirley Whitman of Spokane; one sister, Sylvia Ogden of Moscow; 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Pentacostal Church, 417 Second Ave., Lewiston. on May 8, 1991.³

     Hazel Eva Wood was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.³ She was born on January 10, 1903 at Arkansas.^1,4,5 As of August 30, 1923,her married name was Baker.¹ She married Ervin Dexter Baker, son of Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker and Viola Angeline Stewart, on August 30, 1923 at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho.^1,2 Hazel Eva Wood died on August 8, 1945 at Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai Co., Idaho, at age 42.^1,5

     Infant Male Baker was born on January 16, 1908 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.¹ He died on April 3, 1908 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 536-32-4924.³ Sylvia Leona Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.⁴ She was born on October 3, 1910 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,3 As of November 10, 1928,her married name was Ogden.¹ She married Raymond Francis "Ray" Ogden on November 10, 1928 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,5 Sylvia Leona Baker died on September 9, 1999 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 88.^1,3

     Raymond Francis "Ray" Ogden was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.³ He was born on April 4, 1899 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,2 He married Sylvia Leona Baker, daughter of Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker and Viola Angeline Stewart, on November 10, 1928 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,4 Raymond Francis "Ray" Ogden died on November 30, 1965 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 66.¹

     His Social Security Number was 518-01-2343.⁴ Harold Baker was buried at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.⁵ He was born on October 22, 1915 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,4,5 He married Ruby Marie Young on January 26, 1935 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,6 Harold Baker died on June 23, 1986 at Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma, at age 70.^1,5

     Ruby Marie Young was buried at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery, Miami, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma.² Her Social Security Number was 538-28-5640.³ She was born on July 1, 1916 at Palouse, Whitman Co., Washington.^1,3,2 As of January 26, 1935,her married name was Baker.¹ She married Harold Baker, son of Columbus C. 'Lum" Baker and Viola Angeline Stewart, on January 26, 1935 at Moscow, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,4 Ruby Marie Young died on August 8, 1984 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma, at age 68.^1,2

     William Burtrum "Bert" Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.³ He was born on April 14, 1873 at Holdingford, Stearns Co., Minnesota.^1,4,3 He married Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, daughter of James Ira Stewart and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" Conner, on May 24, 1898 at Burtrum, Todd Co., Minnesota.¹ William Burtrum "Bert" Baker died on December 10, 1944 at Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 71.^1,4,3

     Thomas Vester Baker was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,2 He was born on March 25, 1831 at Pike Co., Kentucky.² He married Nancy Ann Short on January 19, 1864 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.¹ Thomas Vester Baker died on March 20, 1909 at Texas Ridge, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 77.^1,2

     Nancy Ann Short was buried at Elwood Cemetery, Texas Ridge Road, Latah Co., Idaho.¹ She was born on March 8, 1840 at Virginia.¹ She married Thomas Vester Baker on January 19, 1864 at Louisa, Lawrence Co., Kentucky.¹ As of January 19, 1864,her married name was Baker.¹ Nancy Ann Short died on April 14, 1928 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho, at age 88.¹

     His Social Security Number was 518-22-5215.⁸ Lloyd William Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² He was born on May 29, 1899 at Holdingford, Stearns Co., Minnesota.^1,8,2 He died on May 5, 1975 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 75.^1,2

     Verdilla Jane Baker was born on April 23, 1901 at Swanville, Morrison Co., Minnesota.¹ As of September 22, 1920,her married name was Campbell.¹ She married Edward Campbell on September 22, 1920 at St. Maries, Benewah Co., Idaho.¹ As of July 1, 1944,her married name was Converse.¹ Verdilla Jane Baker married Marshel Converse on July 1, 1944 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ Verdilla Jane Baker died on October 18, 1991 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 90.¹

     Marshel Converse was born on September 4, 1905 at Ponoka, Alberta, Canada.¹ He married Verdilla Jane Baker, daughter of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on July 1, 1944 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ Marshel Converse died on March 4, 1963 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 57.¹

     Goldie Fay Baker was buried at Weippe Cemetery, Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 518-82-7390.⁵ She was born on September 24, 1904 at Swanville, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^1,5,2 As of February 20, 1923,her married name was Snyder.¹ She married Omer Clarence Snyder on February 20, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,2,6 Goldie Fay Baker died on May 31, 1976 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 71.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 518-03-8694.⁴ Omer Clarence Snyder was buried at Weippe Cemetery, Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho.³ He was born on February 2, 1895 at Horton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Goldie Fay Baker, daughter of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on February 20, 1923 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,3,5 Omer Clarence Snyder died on June 22, 1970 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho, at age 75.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 518-22-5214.⁸ Elmer Louis Baker was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^2,3,5 He was born on June 20, 1907 at Deary, Latah Co., Idaho.^1,8,2,3,4,5 He married Opal May Sackett on June 10, 1935 at Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^1,9,10 Elmer Louis Baker died on January 20, 1968 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 60.^1,2,3,5 He OROFINO, Idaho - Elmer L. Baker, 60, a Fraser farmer, died Saturday at Clearwater Valley Hospital of a heart attack. He was born June 20, 1907, at Deary and moved to Fraser in 1920. He graduated from the old Cottonwood High School at Fraser and farmed in that area. At one time he was a mail carrier for about four years. He was a member of Fraser Grange. Survivors include his wife, Opal, at the home; a son, Lt. Kenneth Baker, in the Navy; a brother, Lloyd Baker, Orofino, and four sisters, Mrs. Verdie Converse and Mrs. Beatrice Smolinski, both of Orofino; Mrs. Goldie Snyder, Weippe, and Mrs. Vera Kellberg, Spokane. The funeral will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Gilbert's Funeral Chapel, Orofino, with the Rev. Ray L. Whitlow of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at noon at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston. on January 22, 1968.²