Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling1,2,3,4,5

M, b. March 4, 1883, d. May 17, 1932
FatherRobert Devling1,2 b. October 20, 1833, d. November 21, 1914
MotherAnn Thomas "Anna" Roberts1,2 b. March 18, 1844, d. January 4, 1913
     Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.6,7,5 He was born on March 4, 1883 at Clay Co., Missouri.1,3,4 He married Alberta "Birdie" Morgan circa 1908.8 Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling died on May 17, 1932 at Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 49.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 164, District 20, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri1
1910Dwelling 74, District 20, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri8
1920Dwelling 359, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri9
1930District 11, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri10

Occupation

1910Farmer8
1920Carpenter9
1930Carpenter10

Family

Alberta "Birdie" Morgan b. April 11, 1892, d. February, 1970
Marriage*Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling married Alberta "Birdie" Morgan circa 1908.8 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Benjamin Franklin Devling death certificate.
  5. [S8420] New Hope Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782
  7. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Alberta "Birdie" Morgan1,2

F, b. April 11, 1892, d. February, 1970
     Alberta "Birdie" Morgan was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.2,1,3 Her Social Security Number was 500-03-6050.4 She was born on April 11, 1892 at Missouri.2,1,4 As of circa 1908,her married name was Devling.5 She married Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, circa 1908.5 Alberta "Birdie" Morgan died in February, 1970 at Independence, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 77.2,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 74, District 20, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri5
1920Dwelling 359, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri6
1930District 11, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 9, District 116-304, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri8

Occupation

1940Nurse8

Family

Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling b. March 4, 1883, d. May 17, 1932
Marriage*Alberta "Birdie" Morgan married Benjamin Franklin "Ben" Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, circa 1908.5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782
  3. [S8420] New Hope Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dora Armstrong1,2,3

F, b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Dora Armstrong was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.4,3,5 She was born on June 20, 1880 at Andrew Co., Missouri.3 As of December 22, 1912,her married name was Devling.4 She married Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on December 22, 1912.4 Dora Armstrong died on April 30, 1959 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 78.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 366, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri6
1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 78, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri8

Family

Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
Marriage*Dora Armstrong married Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on December 22, 1912.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  2. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Charles Hugh Devling death certificate.
  3. [S2950] Fairview Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=devling&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=all&GSst=26&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=37787795&CRid=28659&df=all&
  4. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782
  5. [S8420] New Hope Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling1,2,3,4

M, b. May 9, 1921, d. April 6, 1985
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling1,2 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong1,2,5 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.3 His Social Security Number was 500-12-5519.6 He was born on May 9, 1921 at Missouri.1,3,6 He married Verna Mae Hevalow circa 1951.3,7 Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling died on April 6, 1985 at Winwood, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 63.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 78, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Verna Mae Hevalow b. July 29, 1923, d. May 9, 1998
Marriage*Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling married Verna Mae Hevalow circa 1951.3,7 
Child
  • Mary Lou Devling7

Citations

  1. [S1059] Lycoming County PA & Related Families, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=lycofam&id=I94045
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782
  4. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Verna M. Devling obituary in an unknown edition.

Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling1,2,3

F, b. October 20, 1913
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling2,1 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong1,2 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.4 Her married name was Hartung.3 She married Homer C. Hartung.3 Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling was born on October 20, 1913 at Missouri.2,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 366, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri1
1940Dwelling 185, District 116-188, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri6

Family

Homer C. Hartung b. July 4, 1913, d. August, 1983
Marriage*Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling married Homer C. Hartung.3 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  4. [S5013] Terrace Park Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Alice Irene "Irene" Devling1,2,3

F, b. November 22, 1914, d. September 18, 2011
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling1,2 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong1,2 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 487-01-1331.4 Her married name was Berry.3 Alice Irene "Irene" Devling married Andrew Roy Berry.3 Alice Irene "Irene" Devling was born on November 22, 1914 at Missouri.1,4 She died on September 18, 2011 at Michigan at age 96.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 366, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2

Family

Andrew Roy Berry
Marriage*Alice Irene "Irene" Devling married Andrew Roy Berry.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dorothy Elizabeth Devling1,2,3,4

F, b. December 21, 1916, d. February 11, 2008
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling1,2 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong1,2,5 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Her Social Security Number was 488-22-3336.6 Her married name was Rice.3 Dorothy Elizabeth Devling was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.7,8 She married Eugene Rice.3 Dorothy Elizabeth Devling was born on December 21, 1916 at Missouri.1,6,8 As of October 16, 1943,her married name was Masters.4 She married James Wallace "Jim" Masters on October 16, 1943 at Cass Co., Missouri.3,4 Dorothy Elizabeth Devling died on February 11, 2008 at Missouri at age 91.6,7,8 She Dorothy E. Rice, 91, Liberty, MO, passed away February 11, 2008. Graveside services 12:00 noon, Friday, September 15, at New Fairview Cemetery, Liberty. on February 13, 2008.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 366, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 78, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri5

Family 1

Eugene Rice
Marriage*Dorothy Elizabeth Devling married Eugene Rice.3 

Family 2

James Wallace "Jim" Masters b. June 8, 1902, d. February 3, 1964
Marriage*Dorothy Elizabeth Devling married James Wallace "Jim" Masters on October 16, 1943 at Cass Co., Missouri.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Masters-Devling marriage license.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Dorothy E. Rice obituary in the Feb 13, 2008 edition.
  8. [S8420] New Hope Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.

Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 2, 1919, d. July 22, 2005
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling1,2,5 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong1,2,5 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling was buried at Converse Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.6,7 Her Social Security Number was 486-09-6667.8 She was born on May 2, 1919 at Moscow Township, Clay Co., Missouri.8,7,5 As of December 23, 1939,her married name was Keefhaver.7 She married Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr. on December 23, 1939 at Clay Co., Missouri.3,4,6,9,7 Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling died on July 22, 2005 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 86.8,6,7 She KANSAS CITY -- Pauline Keefhaver, 86, Kansas City, died Friday, July 22, 2005. Mrs. Keefhaver was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles M; a sister and a brother. Surviving: son, Johnnie Keefhaver; daughter, Rayetta Austin; two sisters; three grandchildren. Graveside service and burial: 10 a.m. Monday, Converse Cemetery, Lathrop, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements: Bailey & Cox Funeral Home, Lathrop, Mo. on July 24, 2005.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 366, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri1
1930Dwelling 432, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2
1940Dwelling 78, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri10

Occupation

1940Printer10

Family

Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr. b. September 1, 1914, d. July 1, 1991
Marriage*Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling married Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr. on December 23, 1939 at Clay Co., Missouri.3,4,6,9,7 
Children
  • Rayetta S. Keefhaver6,9
  • Johnnie M. Keefhaver6,9

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  4. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Keefhaver-Devling marriage license.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S1436] St. Joseph News-Press, From the Pauline Keefhaver obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.
  7. [S8779] Converse Cemetery, Clinton Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S1436] St. Joseph News-Press, From the Charles M. Keefhaver, Jr. obituary in the Jul 2, 1991 edition.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Verna Mae Hevalow1,2

F, b. July 29, 1923, d. May 9, 1998
     Verna Mae Hevalow was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 489-24-3809.3 She Verna M. Devling, 74, Kansas City, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 9, 1998, at home. Memorial services will be 10 a. m. Tuesday, May 12, at Mount Moriah Terrace Park Chapel; burial in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Monday May 11, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3800 N.E. Parvin Road. Mrs. Devling was born July 29,1923, in Augusta, Ks. She was a charter member of American Legion Post 318, Parkville, Missouri. She was married to Raymond R. Devling for 34 years and he preceded her in death. She was also preceded on death by her parents, Clarence "C. E." and Edna Hevalow, and brothers, C. W. "Buck" Hevalow and James E. Hevalow. Survuvors include her daughter, Mary Lou Devling, Kansas City, Mo; sister Karen Randall, Kansas City, Mo; brother Robert Hevalow, San Diego, Ca; two grandchildren, Roanna Williams and Charles Logan Williams, both of St. Louis, Mo; one great-granddaughter, Mikalia Williams; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.4 She was born on July 29, 1923 at Augusta, Butler Co., Kansas.1,3,2 As of circa 1951,her married name was Devling.2 She married Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling, son of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, circa 1951.1,2 Verna Mae Hevalow died on May 9, 1998 at Clay Co., Missouri, at age 74.1,3,2

Family

Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling b. May 9, 1921, d. April 6, 1985
Marriage*She married Raymond Rumble "Ray" Devling, son of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, circa 1951.1,2 
Child
  • Mary Lou Devling2

Citations

  1. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782
  2. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Verna M. Devling obituary in an unknown edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Vera M. Devling obituary in an unknown edition.

Charles Hugh Devling1

M, b. December 11, 1915, d. January 20, 1916
FatherCharles Carlton "Charley" Devling2,1 b. November 29, 1875, d. November 7, 1934
MotherDora Armstrong2,1 b. June 20, 1880, d. April 30, 1959
     Charles Hugh Devling was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.2,1 He was born on December 11, 1915 at Clay Co., Missouri.2,1 He died on January 20, 1916 at Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri.2,1

Citations

  1. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Charles Hugh Devling death certificate.
  2. [S1191] Devling, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3207664&id=I628953782

Homer C. Hartung1,2

M, b. July 4, 1913, d. August, 1983
     His Social Security Number was 486-05-7973.3 Homer C. Hartung was buried at Terrace Park Cemetery, 801 NW 108th Street, North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.2 He married Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong.1 Homer C. Hartung was born on July 4, 1913 at Nebraska.3,4 He died in August, 1983 at age 70.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 116-188, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri4

Occupation

1940Welder4

Family

Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling b. October 20, 1913
Marriage*Homer C. Hartung married Bertha Claudine "Claudine" Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong.1 

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S5013] Terrace Park Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

James Wallace "Jim" Masters1,2,3

M, b. June 8, 1902, d. February 3, 1964
     James Wallace "Jim" Masters was buried at New Hope Cemetery (also called Fairview Cemetery), Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri.4,3 He was born on June 8, 1902 at Irvine, Estill Co., Kentucky.4,2,3 He married Dorothy Elizabeth Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, on October 16, 1943 at Cass Co., Missouri.4,1 James Wallace "Jim" Masters died on February 3, 1964 at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., Missouri, at age 61.4,3

Family

Dorothy Elizabeth Devling b. December 21, 1916, d. February 11, 2008
Marriage*He married Dorothy Elizabeth Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, on October 16, 1943 at Cass Co., Missouri.4,1 

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Masters-Devling marriage license.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S8420] New Hope Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117

Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. September 1, 1914, d. July 1, 1991
     Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr. was buried at Converse Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co., Missouri.3,6 His Social Security Number was 494-40-7458.7 He was born on September 1, 1914 at Edgerton, Platte Co., Missouri.7,3,4,5,6 He married Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, on December 23, 1939 at Clay Co., Missouri.1,2,8,3,6 Charles Moore Keefhaver Jr. died on July 1, 1991 at Liberty, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 76.7,3,6 He LATHROP, Mo. Charles M. Keefhaver Jr., 76, Lathrop, died Monday, July 1, 1991, at the Liberty, Mo , hospital. Born in Edgerton, Mo., Mr. Keefhaver had lived in the Lathrop area since 1953. At the time of his death, he was engaged in farming and operated a Christmas tree farm in Lathrop. Mr. Keefhaver was a member of the Ferrelview, Mo., Christian Church. In 1938, he married the former Pauline Devling in Kansas City, Mo. She survives of the home. Mr Keelhaver was preceded in death by a brother, James R; and a sister, Evelyn Keefhaver. Additional survivors: a son, Johnnie M. of Holt, Mo; a daughter, Rayetta S. Austin of Tucson, Ariz; a brother, Bill of Holt; three sisters, Elizabeth Tate of Kearney, Mo., Wilma Petterson of Kansas City and Glonn Barrett of Smithville, Mo; three grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bailey Funeral Home, Lathrop. Burial: Converse Cemetery, Lathrop. on July 2, 1991.3

Family

Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling b. May 2, 1919, d. July 22, 2005
Marriage*He married Retta Pauline "Pauline" Devling, daughter of Charles Carlton "Charley" Devling and Dora Armstrong, on December 23, 1939 at Clay Co., Missouri.1,2,8,3,6 
Children
  • Rayetta S. Keefhaver8,3
  • Johnnie M. Keefhaver8,3

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Keefhaver-Devling marriage license.
  3. [S1436] St. Joseph News-Press, From the Charles M. Keefhaver, Jr. obituary in the Jul 2, 1991 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  6. [S8779] Converse Cemetery, Clinton Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1436] St. Joseph News-Press, From the Pauline Keefhaver obituary in the Jul 24, 2005 edition.

Anna Josephine "Josie" Frick1,2,3

F, b. January 8, 1883, d. July 7, 1916
     Anna Josephine "Josie" Frick was buried at Crowley Cemetery, Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.3 She was born on January 8, 1883 at Clay Co., Missouri.1,2 As of June 30, 1915,her married name was Devling.1 She married Hugh A. Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on June 30, 1915 at Missouri.1 Anna Josephine "Josie" Frick died on July 7, 1916 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri, at age 33.2

Family

Hugh A. Devling b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
Marriage*She married Hugh A. Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on June 30, 1915 at Missouri.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Anna Josephine Devling death certificate.
  3. [S4719] Crowley Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Mildred June Devling death certificate.

Mildred June Devling1,2,3

F, b. June 14, 1916, d. July 17, 1916
FatherHugh A. Devling1,2 b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
MotherAnna Josephine "Josie" Frick1,2 b. January 8, 1883, d. July 7, 1916
     Mildred June Devling was buried at Crowley Cemetery, Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.2,3 She was born on June 14, 1916 at Clay Co., Missouri.1,2 She died on July 17, 1916 at Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri.2

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, From the Mildred June Devling death certificate.
  3. [S4719] Crowley Cemetery, Clay Co., MO, online http://www.findagrave.com

Nellie Shaffer1

F, b. June 14, 1900, d. November 1, 1965
     Nellie Shaffer was born on June 14, 1900 at Kansas.2 As of July 17, 1918,her married name was Devling.1 She married Hugh A. Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on July 17, 1918 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2,1 Nellie Shaffer died on November 1, 1965 at age 65.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 364, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri3
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri4
1940Dwelling 142, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri5

Family

Hugh A. Devling b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
Marriage*Nellie Shaffer married Hugh A. Devling, son of Robert Devling and Ann Thomas "Anna" Roberts, on July 17, 1918 at Jackson Co., Missouri.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1628] Missouri State Archives, Missouri Marriage Records, 1805-2002, From the Devling-Shaffer marriage license.
  2. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Devling1,2,3

F, b. June 25, 1919, d. April 7, 2007
FatherHugh A. Devling1,2,3,4 b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
MotherNellie Shaffer1,2,3,4 b. June 14, 1900, d. November 1, 1965
     Her Social Security Number was 510-07-4960.5 Her married name was Butler.1 Margaret Devling married J. Roland Butler.1 Margaret Devling was born on June 25, 1919 at Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri.6,5 She died on April 7, 2007 at St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 87.6,5 She Butler, Margaret D. "Maggie," 87, of St. Petersburg, died Saturday (April 7, 2007) at home. Born in Kansas City, Mo., she moved to St. Petersburg in 1946 from Chicago. She was former partner in Hill Tours and owner of Bayfront Tower Travel and traveled around the world in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970's. An expert seamstress, she was for several years named to St. Petersburg's "Best Dressed" list with her "made by hand" originals. For more than 50 years she was a member of St. Peter's Cathedral and the St. Petersburg Yacht Club. She was a past president of the Crippled Children's Hospital Guild, member of the Stuart Society and a member of several travel industry organizations, including the American Society of Travel Agents. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Hopkins, St. Petersburg, Suzanne Norten, Chicago, and Barbara Ferris, Orlando; a sister, Mary Gove, Maryland; a brother, Willard Devling, Colorado; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Anderson-McQueen St. Petersburg. on April 11, 2007.6

Census Records

1920Dwelling 364, District 23, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri2
1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri3
1940Dwelling 142, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri4

Family

J. Roland Butler
Marriage*Margaret Devling married J. Roland Butler.1 
Children
  • Mary Butler6
  • Barbara Butler6
  • Suzanne Butler6

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1663] St. Petersburg Times, From the Margaret D. Butler obituary in the Apr 11, 2007 edition.

Willard Martin "Budge" Devling1,2

M, b. August 12, 1920, d. January 15, 2009
FatherHugh A. Devling3,4 b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
MotherNellie Shaffer3,4 b. June 14, 1900, d. November 1, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 487-03-0456.5 Willard Martin "Budge" Devling was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.6,2 He Willard Devling, 88, of Colorado Springs, passed away 1/15/09. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lorraine; children, Carole (Gil) Vondrasek, Maggie (Tom) McLaughlin and Daniel Devling; grandchildren, Heather, Steffen, Hayley, Kate, Brian, Lisa, Tari & Tricia and 9 great grandchildren. Memorial Service, Monday, 1/26/09 at 1 p.m., Newcomer Chapel West. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery, Area "C", 2:15pm, 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80235.6 He was born on August 12, 1920 at Missouri.5,1,7,2 He married Lorraine Eva Lacombe circa 1944.3,6 Willard Martin "Budge" Devling died on January 15, 2009 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado, at age 88.5,6,7,2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri4
1950Dwelling 50, District 30-86, Election Precinct 42, Jefferson Co., Colorado8

Occupation

1950Baker8

Family

Lorraine Eva Lacombe b. August 12, 1924, d. August 29, 2014
Marriage*Willard Martin "Budge" Devling married Lorraine Eva Lacombe circa 1944.3,6 
Children
  • Daniel M. Devling6
  • Carole A. Devling6,8
  • Marjorie Lynn "Maggie" Devling6,8

Citations

  1. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  2. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willard Devling obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Lorraine Eva Lacombe1,2

F, b. August 12, 1924, d. August 29, 2014
     Lorraine Eva Lacombe was buried at Fort Logan National Cemetery, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd., Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.3,4 She was born on August 12, 1924 at Lake Co., California.2,3,4 As of circa 1944,her married name was Devling.5 She married Willard Martin "Budge" Devling, son of Hugh A. Devling and Nellie Shaffer, circa 1944.1,5 Lorraine Eva Lacombe died on August 29, 2014 at age 90.3,4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 50, District 30-86, Election Precinct 42, Jefferson Co., Colorado6

Family

Willard Martin "Budge" Devling b. August 12, 1920, d. January 15, 2009
Marriage*Lorraine Eva Lacombe married Willard Martin "Budge" Devling, son of Hugh A. Devling and Nellie Shaffer, circa 1944.1,5 
Children
  • Daniel M. Devling5
  • Carole A. Devling5,6
  • Marjorie Lynn "Maggie" Devling5,6

Citations

  1. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S3958] Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver Co., CO, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Willard Devling obituary in an unknown edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 6, 1924, d. November 8, 1978
FatherHugh A. Devling6,7,8 b. November 29, 1875, d. April 22, 1944
MotherNellie Shaffer6,7,8 b. June 14, 1900, d. November 1, 1965
     His Social Security Number was 500-14-3303.9 Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri.10,3 He was born on January 6, 1924 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri; His draft card has a birth date of Feb 4, 1924 and the SSDI has Feb 6, 1924.9,4,5 He married Layle Margaret Hevalow on March 13, 1944.6,1,2 Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling died on November 8, 1978 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 54.1,3,11,12 He H. Benny Devling, 54, of 1521 N.E. Parvin, died Wednesday at North Kansas City Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Devling was a farmer and was a carpenter for Morris and Co. He was a member of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Layle M. Devling of the home; a son, Larry B. Devling of 2919 Swift, North Kansas City; a daughter, Miss Janice E. Devling of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Butler of St Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. Mary Gove, New Market, Md; and two grandchildren. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. on November 9, 1978.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 64, District 12, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri7
1940Dwelling 142, District 24-17A, Gallatin Township, Clay Co., Missouri8
1950Dwelling 484, District 116-637, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri13

Occupation

1950Motor metal finisher13

Family

Layle Margaret Hevalow b. March 9, 1924, d. February 11, 1998
Marriage*Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling married Layle Margaret Hevalow on March 13, 1944.6,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Layle Margaret Hevalow Devling obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  2. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Larry Devling obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
  3. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From the H. Benny Devling obituary in the Nov 9, 1978 edition.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  6. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S11514] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  11. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  12. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Layle Margaret Hevalow1,2,3

F, b. March 9, 1924, d. February 11, 1998
     Her Social Security Number was 495-20-8157.4 Layle Margaret Hevalow was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri.1 She was born on March 9, 1924 at Parkville, Platte Co., Missouri.4,1,3 As of March 13, 1944,her married name was Devling.1 She married Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling, son of Hugh A. Devling and Nellie Shaffer, on March 13, 1944.5,1,2 Layle Margaret Hevalow died on February 11, 1998 at North Kansas City, Clay Co., Missouri, at age 73.5,4,1,6 She Layle Margaret (Hevalow) Devling, 73, Kansas City, MO, left this world on the evening of February 11, 1998, surrounded by family and friends. Burial in White Chapel Cemetery. Layle was proud of her family and spent many hours enjoying interacting with loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling, on November 8, 1978. They were married March 13, 1944. Layle was born March 9, 1924, in Platte County, MO, to Lawrence Greenberry Hevalow and Lola Grace Hundley Hevalow. She was a member of the Norclay Optimist Club. She was very active in their fund-raising efforts to provide the funds to furnish dictionaries to school children, provide academic scholarships and supply gift baskets during the holidays to needy families. Layle attended Riverside Baptist Church, Riverside, MO. Her last days were spent at Ramona Villa where she quickly made friends and adjusted to the new environment. She was also preceded in death by her best friend and daughter-in-law, Sandi Devling on December 15, 1997; two brothers, Lawrence Earl Hevalow on June 24, 1989, and Merlin Elsworth Hevalow on October 12, 1968; and Norma Louise Hevalow Robbins Hoy on November 25, 1993. Survivors include a son, Larry Devling, Lake Waukomis, MO; a daughter, Janice Devling Taylor, Tulsa, OK; a granddaughter, Tammy Elaine Devling Lynn; a grandson, Benny Devling; a great-granddaughter, Breana Elaine Lynn; sisters and brothers-in-law, Nina and Jim Shanks, Kansas City, MO, Faye and Charlie Matthys, North Kansas City, MO, Velma Mae Donaldson, North Kansas City, MO, and Genevieve and George Riddle, Kansas City, MO; brothers and sisters-in-law, Irene Hevalow, North Kansas City, MO, Richard and Ruby Hevalow, Parkville, MO, Galein and Jacki Hevalow, Kansas City, MO, Kenneth and Sylvia Hevalow, Kansas City, MO, Billy and June Hevalow, Kansas City, MO, Charles Hevalow, Parkville, MO, Donald Hevalow, Kansas City, MO, Tommy and Connie Hevalow, Smithville, MO, and Garry and Mary Hevalow, Parkville, MO. She also leves 18 nephews; 23 nieces; 32 great-nephews and 32 great-nieces. One of her great pleasures was all the people that referred to her as "Aunt Layle" -- her unofficial title. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home on February 13, 1998.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 484, District 116-637, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri7

Family

Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling b. January 6, 1924, d. November 8, 1978
Marriage*Layle Margaret Hevalow married Hugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling, son of Hugh A. Devling and Nellie Shaffer, on March 13, 1944.5,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Layle Margaret Hevalow Devling obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  2. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Larry Devling obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  6. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From the H. Benny Devling obituary in the Nov 9, 1978 edition.

Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling1,2,3,4

M, b. November 8, 1947, d. November 17, 2007
FatherHugh Benjamin "Benny" Devling5,1,6,7 b. January 6, 1924, d. November 8, 1978
MotherLayle Margaret Hevalow5,1,6,7 b. March 9, 1924, d. February 11, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 491-52-6040.8 Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Clay Co., Missouri.9 He married Janice Ann Aduckvick.10 Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling was born on November 8, 1947 at Kansas City, Missouri.8,2,4 He married Sandra Anita Ferrell in December, 1976 at Kansas City, Missouri.11,12 Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling died on November 17, 2007 at Kansas City, Missouri, at age 60.1,8,3 He Larry Devling, 60, of Kansas City, passed away November 17, 2007. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home. Inurnment with military honors will follow. The family will greet friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the chapel. Following the services the family will announce a post service gathering. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donors choice in Larry's memory. He was born in Kansas City on Nov. 8, 1947, to Hugh Benjamin and Layle Margaret (Hevalow) Devling. He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. He graduated from North Kansas City High School in 1965. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Larry served as a Fire Captain with the North Kansas City Fire Department for 31-years. He was an avid fisherman, and had recently celebrated a great 60th birthday. His family and friends were his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Sandi. Survivors include son, Benny Devling of Kansas City; daughter, Tammy Lynn of Tonganoxie, Kan; sister, Jan King of Denton, Texas; and girlfriend, Mindy Newsom of Kansas City; two grandchildren, Breana Lynn and Devin Stuart; and extended family of nine uncles, four aunts and a host of cousins and pet cat Bruce. Arr.: D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel, 6600 N. Antioch Rd., Gladstone, Mo. 64119 (816) 452-8419. on November 19, 2007.1

Census Records

1950Dwelling 484, District 116-637, Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri7

Family 1

Janice Ann Aduckvick
Marriage*Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling married Janice Ann Aduckvick.10 

Family 2

Sandra Anita Ferrell b. February 16, 1953, d. December 15, 1997
Marriage*Lawrence Benjamin "Larry" Devling married Sandra Anita Ferrell in December, 1976 at Kansas City, Missouri.11,12 
Children
  • Benny Devling11,1
  • Tammy Elaine Devling11,1

Citations

  1. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Larry Devling obituary in the Nov 19, 2007 edition.
  2. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  3. [S10781] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State, Missouri, U.S., Death Records, 1968-2015.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Layle Margaret Hevalow Devling obituary in the Feb 13, 1998 edition.
  6. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From the H. Benny Devling obituary in the Nov 9, 1978 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S11514] White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Clay Co., MO, online www.findagrave.com.
  10. [S1192] Ronald Wayman, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=ronaldwayman&id=I35117
  11. [S1193] Kansas City Star, From the Sandra A. Devling obituary in the Dec 17, 1997 edition.
  12. [S1194] Kansas City Times, From the marriage license listings in the Dec 22, 1976 edition.