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     Samuel Thomas Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ He was born on December 21, 1871 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Malinda Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on November 22, 1893 at Summers Co., West Virginia.² Samuel Thomas Simmons died on September 1, 1949 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 77.⁴

     Zachariah "Zack" Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on November 27, 1877 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Florence Cooper Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on April 12, 1900 at Summers Co., West Virginia.⁵ Zachariah "Zack" Lilly died on August 26, 1962 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 84.²

     E. Z. Thompson was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ He was born on July 20, 1880 at West Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Dillia C. "Della" Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on December 23, 1904 at Wallowa Co., Oregon.¹ E. Z. Thompson died on October 2, 1957 at age 77.³

     Her Social Security Number was 560-03-0464.⁶ Alice Minerva Cole was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.³ She was born on October 19, 1883 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,6,7,3,5 As of September 26, 1904,her married name was Nelson.⁴ She married Joseph Ellsworth Nelson on September 26, 1904 at Union Co., Oregon.^3,4 Alice Minerva Cole died on February 18, 1970 at Orange Co., California, at age 86.^6,7,3

     His Social Security Number was 560-03-0464.³ Joseph Ellsworth Nelson was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.¹ He was born on November 3, 1883 at Utah.^1,3 He married Alice Minerva Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, on September 26, 1904 at Union Co., Oregon.^1,2 Joseph Ellsworth Nelson died on January 13, 1951 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 67.^1,3

     Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson was buried at Rose City Cemetery, 5625 NE Fremont Street, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^1,2 He Bert C. Wilson, 85, retired, died Sunday at St. Vincent Hospital. He resided at 2306 NE 46th Ave. Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday from Ross Hollywood Chapel with vault interment in Rose City Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born Feb. 22, 1874, in La Crosse, Wis. He moved to Wallace, Idaho, in 1887, and in 1903 moved to pendleton. In 1907 he accepted a position as a claim adjuster with the Union Pacific Railroad and came to Portland. He retired in 1937 as general claim agent. Survivors include the widow, Emma M; and two daughters, Mrs. Mable Lawrence and Elizabeth L. Wilson.¹ He was born on February 22, 1874 at La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wisconsin.¹ He married Emma Mae Cole, daughter of David Crockett "Davy" Cole and Serena Elizabeth Farley, circa 1912.^3,4 Robert Clinton "Bert" Wilson died on May 17, 1959 at Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 85.^2,1

     Her Social Security Number was 540-10-8695.⁶ Audrey Willie Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.⁷ Her married name was Phillips.⁸ She married Louis Uberto Phillips.⁸ Audrey Willie Simmons was born on September 29, 1898 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^3,9,6,4 As of December 14, 1916,her married name was Chadwick.² She married Ellis Charles Chadwick on December 14, 1916 at Union Co., Oregon.² Audrey Willie Simmons and Ellis Charles Chadwick were divorced before January 2, 1920.⁵ Audrey Willie Simmons died on November 4, 1984 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 86.⁹

     His Social Security Number was 540-10-8690.⁸ Silas T. Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ He was born on March 18, 1901 at West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 18, 1899.^1,8,4 He married Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer on November 12, 1920 at Union Co., Oregon.³ Silas T. Simmons married Maude Mae Cantrel on February 8, 1959 at Union Co., Oregon.⁹ Silas T. Simmons died on June 9, 1967 at Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 66.^2,4

     Earl F. Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.^5,3 He and Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker were divorced.² Earl F. Simmons was born on August 12, 1904 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^5,3 He married Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker on August 2, 1926 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Earl F. Simmons married Genevieve Dorothy Knight on March 16, 1937 at Vancouver, Clark Co., Washington.^2,3 Earl F. Simmons died on July 11, 1939 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 34.^5,3

     Dorothy Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on April 9, 1907 at Union Co., Oregon.^1,4,5 As of November 27, 1929,her married name was Case.⁶ She married Elmer Case on November 27, 1929 at Union Co., Oregon.^6,3 Dorothy Simmons died on February 20, 1939 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 31.⁴

     Ellis Charles Chadwick was buried at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE MT. Scott Boulevard, Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon.^2,4 He was born on February 9, 1900 at Oregon.^2,4 He married Audrey Willie Simmons, daughter of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on December 14, 1916 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Ellis Charles Chadwick and Audrey Willie Simmons were divorced before January 2, 1920.⁵ Ellis Charles Chadwick died on January 3, 1988 at Multnomah Co., Oregon, at age 87.^2,3,4

     Mary Jane Olive Chadwick was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.^2,4 She was born on July 29, 1917 at Oregon.^1,5,2,4 As of May 29, 1937,her married name was Beeman.² She married James Frederick "Fred" Beeman on May 29, 1937 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.² Mary Jane Olive Chadwick died on January 12, 2010 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 92.^5,2,4 She Mary Jane Beeman, 92, lifetime resident of Island City, died Jan. 12 at a local care center. A funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday at Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 Seventh St. in La Grande. Burial will follow at the Island City Cemetery. Mary was born July 29, 1917, to Ellis and Audrey (Simmons) Chadwick in La Grande. She graduated from La Grande High School with the Class of 1936. On May 29, 1937, she married James Fredrick "Fred" Beeman in Walla Walla. She worked as an operator for the telephone company and in the custodial department at Eastern Oregon University. She was a member of Royal Neighbors, the VFW Auxiliary and the Lions Club. She served as treasurer for the city of Island City for many years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, working crossword puzzles and was an avid reader. She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips to see family in West Virginia. Survivors include her children, George Beeman of Portland, Lowell Beeman of Island City, Tom Beeman of Tacoma, Bob Beeman of Island City and Kathy Spears of La Grande; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Memorial contributions may be made to GRH Hospice in care of Daniels-Knopp. on January 18, 2010.²

     Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on March 4, 1901 at Kansas.² As of November 12, 1920,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Silas T. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on November 12, 1920 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Ruth Beatrice Wittmeyer died on December 6, 1923 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 22.^2,4

     Robert Lewis Simmons was buried at Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Maricopa Co., Arizona.³ His Social Security Number was 543-12-6234.⁴ He married Ruth Elsie Fackler.⁵ Robert Lewis Simmons was born on October 8, 1921 at Oregon.^1,4,3 He died on December 5, 2001 at Arizona at age 80.^4,3,5

     Silas Keith Simmons was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.² His Social Security Number was 544-10-9729.⁵ He married Unknown Culbertson.⁶ Silas Keith Simmons was born on July 21, 1923 at Oregon.^2,5,4 He died on October 14, 1994 at Santa Clara Co., California, at age 71.^2,5,4

     Her Social Security Number was 541-16-5218.³ Maude Mae Cantrel was buried at Island City Cemetery, Island City, Union Co., Oregon.² She was born on June 23, 1900.^3,4,2 As of February 8, 1959,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Silas T. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on February 8, 1959 at Union Co., Oregon.¹ Maude Mae Cantrel died on January 29, 1988 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 87.^3,4,2

     Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker was buried at Green Crest Memorial Park, Sheridan, Yamhill Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 540-20-2650.³ She and Earl F. Simmons were divorced.¹ Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker was born on December 13, 1903 at Colorado; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 30, 1903.^1,4,3 As of August 2, 1926,her married name was Simmons.¹ She married Earl F. Simmons, son of Samuel Thomas Simmons and Mary Malinda Cole, on August 2, 1926 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ Josephine Irene "Josie" Barker died on July 15, 1981 at Yamhill Co., Oregon, at age 77.⁴

     Ocie Pearl Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ She was born on June 1, 1901 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ As of October 22, 1921,her married name was Thompson.⁴ She married Logan Edward Thompson on October 22, 1921 at Union Co., Oregon.^4,3 Ocie Pearl Lilly died on May 25, 1945 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 43.^5,3 She Mrs. Ocie Pearl Thompson, 43, of 702 Crook street, died yesterday at her home after a long illness. She was the wife of Logan E. Thompson of La Grande fire department. Mrs. Thompson was born June 1, 1901, in Flat Top, West Va. and lived in La Grande 35 years. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors beside her husband, are two children, Jack Leroy and Larry Lee; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Zach Lilly of La Grande; two sisters, Oweida Hacker of Summerville, Alma Turner of Kellogg, Idaho, and three brothers, William C. Lilly of Boardman, Zack Jr., La Grande, and Lt. Kenneth Lilly, U. S. navy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Snodgrass funeral home. Internment will be in Summerville cemetery. on May 26, 1945.³

     Oweda Alice Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 543-48-2250.⁵ She was born on February 10, 1903 at West Virginia.^3,5,2 As of October 9, 1926,her married name was Hacker.⁶ She married John Carl Hacker on October 9, 1926 at Union Co., Oregon.⁶ Oweda Alice Lilly died on June 10, 1996 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 93.^5,2

     William C. Lilly was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.⁵ He was born on January 21, 1905 at Flat Top, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ He married Doris O. Shannon on June 7, 1926 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.³ William C. Lilly died on September 28, 1962 at Echo, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 57.^8,6 He William C. Lilly, resident of Reith died Friday of a heart attack at Echo. He was born in 1905 in West Virginia but had lived in Oregon for many years. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Doris Lilly; three sons, Eldon Lilly, junior high school teacher in La Grande, Robert Lilly, Echo, and Richard Lilly, Reith; two brothers, Zach and Ken Lilly of Le Grande; two sisters, Mrs. Oweda Hacker, La Grande, and Mrs. Alma Turner, Mead, Wash; and seven grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Burns Chapel in Pendleton with burial following in that city. on September 29, 1962.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 534-28-9334.⁵ Alma Virginia Lilly was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.⁴ She was born on February 2, 1908 at Oregon.^2,4,5 As of May 26, 1927,her married name was Turner.³ She married George Robert Turner on May 26, 1927 at Union Co., Oregon.^3,4 Alma Virginia Lilly died on June 12, 1983 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 75.^4,6

     His Social Security Number was 536-07-5460.⁴ Zachariah Lilly Jr. was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ He married Agnes Petersen.⁵ Zachariah Lilly Jr. was born on April 18, 1910 at Oregon.^1,4 He died on January 9, 1967 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 56.⁵

     Agnes Petersen was buried at Grandview Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.² Her Social Security Number was 542-38-7296.³ Her married name was Lilly.⁴ She married Zachariah Lilly Jr., son of Zachariah "Zack" Lilly and Florence Cooper Cole.⁴ Agnes Petersen was born on November 1, 1912 at Wallowa, Wallowa Co., Oregon.^4,3,1,2 She died on May 1, 1998 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 85.^4,3,2

     Kenneth Edward Lilly was born on September 7, 1920 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.²

     Logan Edward Thompson was buried at Hillcrest East Cemetery (also known as Calvary Cemetery), La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^7,4 He was born on February 9, 1898 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^3,4,6 He married Ocie Pearl Lilly, daughter of Zachariah "Zack" Lilly and Florence Cooper Cole, on October 22, 1921 at Union Co., Oregon.^8,9 Logan Edward Thompson died on April 12, 1950 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon, at age 52.^2,7,4,5 He Logan E. Thompson, 52, veteran second assistant La Grande fire chief, collapsed and died late yesterday while on duty at the city fire department. Life-long resident of La Grande, Thompson first joined the fire department Oct. 10, 1929, as a hoseman. He was promoted to rank of second assistant chief July 28, 1941, and was fourth on the department's seniority list. Fire chief Parley Hutchison credited Thompson, a veteran first aid expert, with saving numerous lives during his 21-year career on the department. Stricken at 9:45 p.m., apparently by a heart attack, Thompson was taken to St. Joseph hospital by county first aid car, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Funeral service arrangements will be announced later by Daniels funeral home. Thompson attended Our Lady of the Valley Catholic church. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Betty Thompson; sons, Jack and Larry, and a step-son, Robert Meredith, all of La Grande; brothers, Ben, Yakima, and William, Rockaway, Ore; sisters, Mrs. Frances Geltlngs, La Grande; Mrs. Minnie Park, Rockaway, Ore; Mrs. Mabel Newsom, Cal., Mrs. Mary Chipman, Rockaway, and Maurine Metcalf, Drukee, Ore. on April 13, 1950.⁵

     John Carl Hacker was buried at Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Union Co., Oregon.³ His Social Security Number was 540-44-0987.⁴ He was born on June 16, 1895 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^2,4 He married Oweda Alice Lilly, daughter of Zachariah "Zack" Lilly and Florence Cooper Cole, on October 9, 1926 at Union Co., Oregon.⁵ John Carl Hacker died on February 9, 1976 at Union Co., Oregon, at age 80.⁶

     Doris O. Shannon was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.³ Her Social Security Number was 544-20-8897.⁴ She was born on April 25, 1908 at Idaho.^5,4 As of June 7, 1926,her married name was Lilly.² She married William C. Lilly, son of Zachariah "Zack" Lilly and Florence Cooper Cole, on June 7, 1926 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.² Doris O. Shannon died on April 2, 1966 at Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 57.¹

     Eldon Kenneth Lilly was buried at Olney Cemetery, Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon.² He was born on August 7, 1927 at La Grande, Union Co., Oregon.^2,5 He married Maxine Elaine Ely on August 28, 1949 at Boardman, Morrow Co., Oregon.^2,6 Eldon Kenneth Lilly died on May 21, 2016 at Pendleton, Umatilla Co., Oregon, at age 88.^2,5 He Eldon Kenneth Lilly passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at McKay Estates Assisted Living in Pendleton, Ore. He was born to William and Doris Lilly on August 7, 1927, in La Grande, Ore. In 1945, Eldon graduated from Boardman High School, Boardman, Ore. He was known for his athletic accomplishments at the state level during his time in high school and college. Eldon attended OSU in Corvallis, Ore. In 1946, he was drafted and served in the United States Army. After the Service, he entered Eastern Oregon College, La Grande, Ore., where he received his teaching certificate and later received his Masters of Science Education through the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Eldon married Maxine (Ely) August 28, 1949, in Boardman, Ore. They lived in La Grande where Eldon taught at the elementary, junior and high schools over a span of 18 years. The family relocated to Pendleton with their children, Jim, Jan, Jay, Jerry and Joyce, in 1967. Eldon retired in 1987 after over 30 years of teaching and coaching. He touched many lives through his dedication and passion for students to succeed in the classroom, on the football field, basketball court, track, and in the Driver’s Ed program. He loved to hunt and fish with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, in addition to gardening and supporting his family in all their interests. He is survived by his children Jim Lilly (Kennewick, Wash.), Jan (Brett) Cook (Pendleton, Ore.), Jay (Donna) Lilly (Central Point, Ore.), Jerry Lilly (Boise, Idaho), and Joyce (Doug) Barak (Hermiston, Ore.); grandchildren Whitney Lilly, Paige Lilly, Holly (Blake) Starr, J.R. (Cynda) Cook, Jennifer (Dan) Fitch, Kristen (Ben) Kennedy, Dustin (Jamie) Lilly, Aubree Lilly, Jared Barak and Nathan Barak; great-grandchildren JR Starr, Connor Cook, Addyson Cook, Peyton Kennedy, Kinley Kennedy, Jaydon and Gage; and brothers Bob Lilly (Hermiston, Ore.) and Richard (Barbra) Lilly (Yakima, Wash.) Eldon was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Maxine Lilly, and his parents. A graveside service for both Eldon and Maxine Lilly will be held on July 8, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton. on June 9, 2016.²