Eugene Bradley "Gene" Dunlap Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. July 8, 1928, d. September 7, 2014
     Eugene Bradley "Gene" Dunlap Jr. was buried at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, Riverside Co., California.2,3,5 He was born on July 8, 1928 at New Orleans, Louisiana.2,3,4,5 He married Melba Lois Nordyke, daughter of Gordon Nordyke and Eva Louise Glassey, in 1951.6,7,1,3 Eugene Bradley "Gene" Dunlap Jr. died on September 7, 2014 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, at age 86.2,3,5 He Eugene B. Dunlap, Jr. was born July 8, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He lived in Riverside, CA from 1958 until his death on September 7th, 2014. He is survived by his wife and 3 of their children. Gene met the love of his life, Melba Nordyke, at a USO dance while stationed at McCord AFB, WA. They married in 1951 and enjoyed a full 63 years of adventures. Together they raised 4 children: James, Richard (deceased, 1971), Melena, and David. Eugene was a member of the USAF from 1948 to 1968. During his career in the USAF he was among the first in our nation to work with early computers in data processing. He achieved the rank of SMSGT and was given a total of 3 Oak Leaf Clusters. Gene was also recognized with personal letters from 3 different Generals praising his innovative and efficient work. After his retirement from the USAF he spent 16 years with the Riverside County Data Processing Department. Because of his experience he was put in charge of building the entire network for computer services to every county office from Riverside to Blythe. After his retirement from Riverside County in 1984 he was a devoted volunteer for 12 years at both March Air Field Museum and the Jurupa Cultural Center where he built many of the displays. Gene and Mel enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home, playing with their family, and experiencing the world after retirement. He worked hard to provide for the family of whom he was very proud. His steady devotion to his wife and his children will not be forgotten. With love and respect his family says goodbye. Private interment will be held at a later date at the National Cemetery. on September 21, 2014.3

Family

Melba Lois Nordyke b. March 9, 1931, d. January 13, 2020
Marriage*He married Melba Lois Nordyke, daughter of Gordon Nordyke and Eva Louise Glassey, in 1951.6,7,1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1797] Press-Enterprise, The, From the Melba Dunlap obituary in the Jan 15, 2020 edition.
  2. [S5081] Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1797] Press-Enterprise, The, From the Eugene B. Dunlap, Jr. obituary in the Sep 21, 2014 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. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  6. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Kenneth E. Nordyke obituary in an unknown edition.
  7. [S3322] New Tribune, From the Mildred Louise Nordyke Dildine obituary in the Jun 6, 1995 edition.
  8. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Mattie Louise Nordyke1,2,3

F, b. April 18, 1935, d. September 14, 1995
FatherFrederick Ercel Nordyke1,2,3,4 b. October 4, 1912, d. March 23, 2000
MotherMima Gertrude Piersall1,2,3,4 b. August 15, 1916, d. September, 1983
     Her Social Security Number was 514-32-3669.3 Mattie Louise Nordyke was buried at Fair View Cemetery, Talala, Rogers Co., Oklahoma.5 She was born on April 18, 1935 at Shattuck, Ellis Co., Oklahoma.3,5,6 As of April 2, 1950,her married name was Large.6 She married Dean Large on April 2, 1950.1,6 Mattie Louise Nordyke died on September 14, 1995 at age 60.3,6

Census Records

1940Dwelling 75, District 6-18, Marmaton, Bourbon Co., Kansas2

Family

Dean Large b. September 1, 1932, d. January 21, 2016
Marriage*Mattie Louise Nordyke married Dean Large on April 2, 1950.1,6 

Citations

  1. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the F. Ercel Nordyke obituary in the Mar 25, 2000 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S11775] Fort Scott Herald, From the James Eugene Nordyke obituary in the Feb 11, 1942 edition.
  5. [S11607] Fair View Cemetery, Rogers Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Dean Large1,2

M, b. September 1, 1932, d. January 21, 2016
     Dean Large was buried at Fair View Cemetery, Talala, Rogers Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on September 1, 1932.2 He married Mattie Louise Nordyke, daughter of Frederick Ercel Nordyke and Mima Gertrude Piersall, on April 2, 1950.1,3 Dean Large died on January 21, 2016 at age 83.2

Family

Mattie Louise Nordyke b. April 18, 1935, d. September 14, 1995
Marriage*He married Mattie Louise Nordyke, daughter of Frederick Ercel Nordyke and Mima Gertrude Piersall, on April 2, 1950.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S1835] Wichita Eagle, The, From the F. Ercel Nordyke obituary in the Mar 25, 2000 edition.
  2. [S11607] Fair View Cemetery, Rogers Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Pamela Kaye Dildine1,2,3,4

F, b. July 3, 1951, d. September 13, 2011
FatherHarold Floyd Dildine1,2 b. June 29, 1915, d. December 12, 1981
MotherMildred Louise Nordyke1,2 b. April 24, 1914, d. June 3, 1995
     Her Social Security Number was 539-54-5807.5 Pamela Kaye Dildine was born on July 3, 1951.6 As of October 17, 1969,her married name was Garnett.4 She married Steven D. "Steve" Garnett on October 17, 1969 at Pierce Co., Washington.1,4 Pamela Kaye Dildine died on September 13, 2011 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada, at age 60.6,5

Family

Steven D. "Steve" Garnett
Marriage*She married Steven D. "Steve" Garnett on October 17, 1969 at Pierce Co., Washington.1,4 
Child
  • Christian Garnett3

Citations

  1. [S3322] New Tribune, From the Mildred Louise Nordyke Dildine obituary in the Jun 6, 1995 edition.
  2. [S3322] New Tribune, From the Harold F. Dildine obituary in the Dec 14, 1981 edition.
  3. [S5608] Unknown compiler, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-2018.
  4. [S6717] Washington State Archives, Washington, Marriage Index, 1969-2014.
  5. [S3924] Office of Vital Statistics Nevada State Health Division, Nevada, Death Index, 1980-2012.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Sharon Tabor1,2

F, b. May 7, 1937, d. July 13, 2006
FatherRichard Archibald Tabor1,3 b. September 17, 1909, d. June 2, 1977
MotherCloe Jean Keeran1,3 b. September 25, 1917, d. February 20, 1996
     Her married name was Reardon.1 Sharon Tabor married Unknown Reardon.1,2 Sharon Tabor was born on May 7, 1937 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.4,2 She died on July 13, 2006 at Sarasota, Sarasota Co., Florida, at age 69.2,4 She Sharon Tabor Reardon, 69, Sarasota, died July 13, 2006. She was born May 7, 1937, in Detroit and came to Sarasota 22 years ago from West Bloomfield, Mich. She was a lifelong artist and teacher. She received a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree from Wayne State University. Survivors include a daughter, Kelly J; a son, Michael; a sister, Lynn Tabor Cecchini; brothers Richard and Phillip; and two grandchildren. Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Gulf Gate, is in charge. Memorial donations may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. on July 15, 2006.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 141, District 81-1362, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan3

Family

Unknown Reardon
Marriage*Sharon Tabor married Unknown Reardon.1,2 
Children
  • Kelly J. Reardon2
  • Michael Reardon2

Citations

  1. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Cloe Jean Tabor obituary in the Feb 21, 1996 edition.
  2. [S1857] Sarasota Herald-Tribune, From the Sharon Tabor Reardon obituary in the Jul 15, 2006 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.