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     His Social Security Number was 506-46-1713.⁶ Walter Ralph Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,5 He was born on January 26, 1894 at Vernon, Yuma Co., Colorado.^1,3,4,5,6 He married Gladys Mae/May Wilson, daughter of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, on June 17, 1914 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,5 Walter Ralph Morehead died on April 1, 1985 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 91.^1,5 He Walter Ralph Morehead, son of William Andrew and Nona (Stults) Morehead, was born on January 26, 1984, on a farm near Vernon, Colorado. He passed away at the Good Samaritan Center in Nelson, Nebraska, on April 1, 1985, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 6 days. He had been a resident of this Center for nearly 2 years. Ralph was born in a sod house on his parents homestead near Vernon, Colorado. They came by covered wagon to Nuckolls County, Nebraska, in 1896 where he lived the remaining years of his life. He was educated in the rural schools of Nuckolls County. Ralph was united in marriage to Gladys Mae Wilson on June 17, 1914, at Nelson, Nebraska. Four children were born to bless this home. Ralph and Gladys farmed for many years in the Nelson. When they retired from farming in 1959 they bought their present home and moved into Nelson. On March 13, 1938, Ralph was baptised into Christian faith at the Christian Church in Nelson by the Reverand John M. Foust. At the time of his passing he had been a member of the Christian Church for 47 years and had served as Deacon for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter, Lorene (sic) Marie; four brothers, Austin, Virgil, Roy and Carson; and four sisters, one infant sister Wauneta, Pearl Marshall, Aletha Gharring and Delia Daly. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Gladys Morehead of Nelson; a son William Joe Morehead and his wife Eilene of Nelson; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (LaVon) Larison and husband of Nelson, and Mrs. John (Roberta) Stone and husband of Nelson; one grandson, William Joe Morehead, Jr. of Nelson; four granddaughters, Cindy Troudt of Lawrence, Nebraska, Mrs. Patti Kramp of Bostwick, Nebraska, Melanie Larison of Nelson, and Mrs. Trudy Jones of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and five great-grandchildren, Vickie Morehead of Nelson, Casey and Cassy Troudt of Lawrence, Jessie and Jordan Kramp of Bostwick. Casketbearers were Henry Wehrman, Jr., Ted Madson, Elbert Farver, Elmer Williams, Walster Williams and Lynn Thayer. Honorary Pallbearers were Charlie Holms, Clifford Adamson, Marvin Thurber, Joe Ferebee, Marvin Oltmans, Louis Keim and Garth Melvin. Burial was in the Nelson Cemetery near Nelson, Nebraska. on April 11, 1985.⁵

     Lorine Marie Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She died in 1916 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born in 1916 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹

     William Joe "Bill" Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2 He was born on June 2, 1924 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4 He married Eilene Klingenberger on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^9,1,2 William Joe "Bill" Morehead died on March 24, 2001 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 76.^1,2 He William Joe Morehead, son of Walter Ralph and Gladys (Wilson) Morehead, was born June 2, 1924, on the family farm northwest of Nelson, Nebraska. He passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Brodstone Memorial Nuckolls County Hospital in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 22 days. Bill lived his entire life in the Nelson area. December 8, 1944, he married Eilene Klingenberger in Mankato, Kansas. This union was blessed with two children, William Jo, Jr. (Bud) and Trudy. He had a love for life, farming, the land, horses and family, but most of all he had an enduring love and passion for Eilene, his wife of 56 years. It had been said of Bill, "He rode some good horses and had lots of good friends, and he deserved them all." Preceding him in death were his parents, Ralph and Gladys Morehead, and two sisters, an infant and LaVon Larison and her husband Chuck. Survivors include his wife, Eilene Morehead of Nelson; one son, William, Jr. (Bud) Morehead and his wife Bonnie of Nelson; one daughter, Trudy Henderson and her husband John M. III of Albuquerque, New Mexico; his cherished granddaughter, Vicki Morehead of Nelson; two step granddaughters, Wendy and Christy Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and one sister, Roberta Stone and her husband John of Nelson. Interment was in Nelson Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul Statz, Kenneth Aksamit, Casey Troudt, Terry Madson, Harold Pedersen, Jack Klingenberger, Coke Troudt and Harold Kramp. on March 29, 2001.²

     Eilene Klingenberger was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 She was born on May 15, 1928 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,3 As of December 8, 1944,her married name was Morehead.¹ She married William Joe "Bill" Morehead, son of Walter Ralph Morehead and Gladys Mae/May Wilson, on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.^1,3,2 Eilene Klingenberger Eilene Morehead, the daughter of Cecil and Anna Mae (Hayes) Klingenberger, was born on May 15, 1928 on a farm near Bostwick, Nebraska. She passed away on February 17, 2012 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society, Superior, Nebraska at the age of 83 years. Eilene attended Superior schools. She was a member of the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. She was united in marriage to William "Bill" Morehead on December 8, 1944 at Mankato, Kansas and to this union two children were born. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing, and fixing things for others, which was a talent she received from her father. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband March 24, 2001; infant brother, and brother Ivan Klingenberger and wife Donna and sister Marie Trueblood; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Roberta and John Stone; brothers-in-law Lavon Larison and Chuck Larison. She is survived by her son William Jr., "Bud" Morehead of Nelson, Nebraska and daughter Trudy Henderson and husband John M. III of Albuquerque, New Mexico; granddaughter Vicki Sue Morehead and two step granddaughters Christy Henderson of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Wendy Moynihan and husband Brad of Dallas, Texas; and two step great granddaughters Kaitlynn Handerson and Annabelle Grace Moynihan; and sister Roberta Carlson of Superior, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 19, 2012 from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson with Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry officiating. Music was "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "How Great Thou Art" with Carlita Erickson as organist and Ruth Watts as soloist. Pallbearers were Harold Pedersen, Terry Pedersen, Paul Bencken, Bob Bencken, Terry Madson and Paul Statz. Honorary Pallbearers were Ted Madson, Darrell McCartney, Pete Farver, Homer Wehrman, Henry Wehrman, Vic Pedersen, Arnold Kimminau, Vern Kimminau, Coke Troudt and Harold Kramp. Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to go to the Superior Good Samaritan Society or the Nelson United Community Church of Christ. on February 3, 2012.¹ She died on February 17, 2012 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 83.^1,3

     William Joe "Bud" Morehead Jr. was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,4 He William “Bud” Morehead, the son of Bill Morehead Sr. and Eilene (Klingenberger) Morehead was born August 18, 1947 in Superior, Nebraska. Bud passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Southlake Village in Lincoln at the age of 70 years, 4 months and 3 days. Bud was a graduate of Nelson High School. He enjoyed deer hunting, horseback riding, fishing, classic cars, sport shooting and trivia. He loved the country life and was proud to be a redneck. He was very proud of his daughter Vicki and enjoyed spending time with her. Bud never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his kind and compassionate ways towards others. Bud was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Eilene Morehead. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Vicki Morehead of Lincoln; and sister, Trudy Henderson and her husband John Henderson III of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interment will follow at Nelson Cemetery.³ He married Bonnie Unknown.² William Joe "Bud" Morehead Jr. was born on August 18, 1947 at Superior, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,4,6 He died on December 20, 2017 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska, at age 70.^3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 508-30-0363.² LaVon Ione Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.¹ She was born on November 1, 1926 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,8 As of November 27, 1946,her married name was Larison.¹ She married Charles Robert "Chuck" Larison on November 27, 1946 at Concordia, Cloud Co., Kansas.^1,6 LaVon Ione Morehead died on October 19, 1988 at Hastings, Adams Co., Nebraska, at age 61.¹ She The funeral for LaVon Larison was Monday at 2:30 p.m., from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. She died Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, at the age of 61 years, 11 months and 19 days. LaVon Ione Morehead Larison, one of four children, was born to Walter Ralph and Gladys May Wilson Morehead on a farm near Nelson Nov. 1, 1926. She attended Nelson Public Schools and was a graduate of Nelson High School with the class of 1944. She had lived her entire life in and around the Nelson community. Nov. 27, 1946, she was united in marriage to Charles Robert Larison in Concordia, Kan. This union was blessed with three children. Mrs. Larison was a 50-year member of the First Christian Church, a member of Ladies' Aid and the VFW Auxiliary. She had been employed as a telephone operator, a nurses' aide at the Good Samaritan Center and a cook at the Nelson schools. Preceding her in death were her parents and an infant sister, Lorine Marie Morehead. Survivors are her husband, Charles (Chuck); four daughters, Mrs. Phil Barto (Maralee) of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Carroll (Coke) Troudt (Cindy) of Lawrence, Mrs. Harold Kramp (Pattie) of Superior and Mrs. Alan Wilton (Melanie) of Nelson; a brother, Bill Morehead, Nelson; a sister, Mrs. John Stone (Roberta), Nelson; seven grandchildren; and many other relatives. The Rev. Norman F. Brooks officiated at the services and burial was in the Nelson Cemetery. on October 27, 1988.¹

     His Social Security Number was 507-07-5116.⁴ Charles Robert "Chuck" Larison was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁵ He was born on June 10, 1919 at Bedford, Taylor Co., Iowa.^5,4,2,3,6 He married LaVon Ione Morehead, daughter of Walter Ralph Morehead and Gladys Mae/May Wilson, on November 27, 1946 at Concordia, Cloud Co., Kansas.^1,7 Charles Robert "Chuck" Larison died on October 12, 1991 at age 72.^5,4,6

     Her Social Security Number was 505-52-4400.⁷ Roberta Arlene Morehead was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.² She was born on October 9, 1930 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^2,6,7 As of June 27, 1952,her married name was Stone.² She married John Anderson Stone Jr. on June 27, 1952 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,3,4 Roberta Arlene Morehead died on December 18, 2009 at Edgar, Clay Co., Nebraska, at age 79.^2,7 She Roberta Arlene Stone, the daughter of Walter Ralph and Gladys May (Wilson) Morehead, was born on October 9, 1930 on a farm northwest of Nelson, Nebraska. She passed away on December 18, 2009 at the Rosebrook Care Center in Edgar, Nebraska at the age of 79 years. Roberta was educated at the Pleasant Ridge School and Nelson Public High School in Nelson, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to John Stone on June 27, 1952 by Rev. McCane. They lived all their married life in Nelson except for a few months in Knoxville, Tennessee. She worked as a cafe waitress, and Avon reresentative, at the Nelson Nursing Home and was a house keeper. She loved her family, here nieces and nephews and her pet dogs and cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John on August 28, 2007; brother, William Bill Moorehead, infant sister Lorene Marie and sister Lavon Larison. She is survived by nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 21, 2009 from the Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry officiating. Pallbearers were Casey Troudt, Eric Grassman, Johnny Himmelberg, Steve Rust, Jordon Kramp and Carson Rowley. Honorary pallbearers were Bud Wehrman, Mike Drexel, Ron Fryda, Ken Himmelberg, Larry Thornsberry and Don McCartney. Interment was in the Nelson Cemetery at Nelson, Nebraska. Memorials suggested to Asera Care Hospice, 401 Lincoln Ave., Ste 2, York, Nebraska 68467, the Rosebrook Care Center, Edgar, Nebraska or the Nelson Community United Church of Christ. Klawitter-Price Funeral Home of Nelson, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements. on December 24, 2009.²

     John Anderson Stone Jr. was buried at Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.⁶ His Social Security Number was 372-24-1078.⁴ He was born on June 27, 1928 at Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee.^6,4,7,5 He married Roberta Arlene Morehead, daughter of Walter Ralph Morehead and Gladys Mae/May Wilson, on June 27, 1952 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,8,3 John Anderson Stone Jr. died on August 28, 2007 at Nora, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska, at age 79.^2,6,4,7

     Josephine Estella McConaha was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 521-72-0511.⁷ She was born on February 3, 1879 at Ponca, Dixon Co., Nebraska.^1,7 As of March 24, 1905,her married name was Wilson.¹ She married James Franklin "Frank" Wilson, son of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, on March 24, 1905 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^1,2,4 Josephine Estella McConaha died on May 10, 1967 at Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado, at age 88.⁵ She Word was received by Mrs. Ralph Morehead that her brother's wife, Mrs. Frank Wilson, 87, had died May 10 in a rest home in Greeley, Colo., where she had been a resident for the past several years. She was the former Josephine McConaha. Funeral services were held in Denver, and interment was at Elizabeth, Colo., beside her husband, who preceded her in death nine years ago. Survivors are a son Bernard of Casper, Wyo. and two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Sievers of Eaton, Colo., and Mrs. Margaret Skipton of Englewood, Colo. Mrs. Wilson was also a cousin of Joe Diehl of Nelson. The Wilsons were former Nelson residents. on May 18, 1967.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 521-01-9467.⁸ Bernard David Wilson was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁹ He was born on December 6, 1908 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^8,3 He married Roma Mae Skipton on November 9, 1933 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^4,5 Bernard David Wilson died on September 2, 1971 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 62.¹⁰

     Her Social Security Number was 520-30-8676.⁴ Roma Mae Skipton was buried at Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth, Elbert Co., Colorado.⁵ She was born on September 23, 1915 at Carleton, Thayer Co., Nebraska.^4,5,2,3 As of November 9, 1933,her married name was Wilson.¹ She married Bernard David Wilson, son of James Franklin "Frank" Wilson and Josephine Estella McConaha, on November 9, 1933 at Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., Colorado.^1,2 Roma Mae Skipton died on December 18, 1988 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 73.^4,5,2 She CASPER - Services for longtime Casper resident Roma Mae Wilson, 73, who died at her home on Dec. 18, 1988, will be announced later by Bustard Funeral home. Mrs. Wilson was born on Sept. 23, 1915, to John and Ethel (Wright) Skipton at Carleton, Neb. She attended grade schools in Worland, Kansas, California and Colorado, graduating from Elizabeth, Colo., High School in 1933. On Nov. 9, 1933, she married Bernard David Wilson in Colorado Springs, Colo. The couple farmed in Colorado for several years, and Mr. Wilson spent the war years in defense construction. In 1948 the Wilsons moved to Casper where Mr. Wilson became manager of Pepper Tank and Contracting and Mrs. Wilson worked as the company bookkeeper, as well as bookkeeper of the Casper Commissary for 25 years. Mrs. Wilson then was employed by Leo A. Riley, CPA, as claims auditor of the Plumbers and Pipefitters local No. 93 for 14 years, retiring earlier this year because of ill health. She was a lifelong member of the Disciples of Christ and joined Casper's First Christian Church in 1954. She was an avid reader and enjoyed original ceramic and culinary works. Survivors include a daughter, Vanita of the family home; a son, Arlen and grandchildren Marc and Andrea Wilson, all of Ottawa, Canada; a brother, John Skipton of Englewood, Colo; and three sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Nixon of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. Joyce Lucore of Grand Junction, Colo., and Mrs. Ethel Jean Hoffman of Littleton, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971. on December 21, 1988.²

     Infant Schafer was buried at Central City Cemetery, Central City, Merrick Co., Nebraska.¹ He died in 1921 at Nebraska.¹ He was born in 1921 at Nebraska.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 519-36-8191.⁵ Velma Eugenia Basey was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.⁶ She was born on February 1, 1906 at Nebraska.^1,6,5 As of June 14, 1923,her married name was Palmer.³ She married Charles Ellsworth Palmer on June 14, 1923 at Mountain Home, Elmore Co., Idaho.⁶ Velma Eugenia Basey died on November 29, 1976 at Idaho at age 70.⁶

     Wilson Maxwell Basey was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.³ His Social Security Number was 518-18-7117.¹⁰ He was born on April 12, 1910 at Nelson, Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^3,10,5,6,7 He married Helen Rugh Ratliff on April 5, 1942 at Ada Co., Idaho.^3,4 Wilson Maxwell Basey died on December 20, 1972 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 62.^3,7

     Unknown Rouse married Dora Nettie Wilson, daughter of Joel Bernard Wilson and Margaret Orinda Littrell, before 1910.¹ Unknown Rouse died before May 11, 1910; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1910 Census.¹

     Donna Beth Basey was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.^6,5 She Donna Beth Anderson, 93, passed away on Nov. 4, 2012 at The Cottages in Mountain Home. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to a lunch gathering at the Grand View Senior Center immediately following the burial. She was born on Oct. 4, 1919 in Nelson, Nebraska, to Wert and Myrtle Basey. Donna grew up in Grand View and lived there most of her life. She married Kenneth Anderson, originally from Kansas, in 1936. They were happily married for 55 years. Donna was a member of Knight Community Church. She enjoyed playing pinochle and bridge with her card groups for many years. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Donna is survived by: her son, Steve Anderson (Marlene), of Anchorage, AK; her daughter, Donna Anderson, of Portland, OR; grandchildren: Anita Erickson, Lynnette Mitchell, Gayla Prow, Nathan Anderson, Tyler Anderson, Hans Anderson, Erica DePosit and Evan DePosit; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by: her husband, Kenneth Anderson; her son, Jim Anderson; daughter-in-law, Jann Anderson; her sister, Velma Palmer; brother, Wilson Basey, and great-grandson, Tucker Prow. The family would like to thank the staff at The Cottages of Mountain Home and Legacy Hospice for their thoughtful and considerate care.⁵ She was born on October 4, 1919 at Nuckolls Co., Nebraska.^4,6,5 As of August 8, 1936,her married name was Anderson.³ She married Kenneth Gerald Anderson on August 8, 1936 at Ada Co., Idaho.^3,6,5 Donna Beth Basey died on November 4, 2012 at Mountain Home, Elmore Co., Idaho, at age 93.^5,6

     Her Social Security Number was 519-36-3868.⁴ Helen Rugh Ratliff was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.¹ She was born on February 17, 1919 at Idaho.^1,4,3 As of April 5, 1942,her married name was Basey.¹ She married Wilson Maxwell Basey, son of James Wert Basey and Myrtle Josephine Wilson, on April 5, 1942 at Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2 Helen Rugh Ratliff died on April 14, 1993 at Sacramento Co., California, at age 74.^1,3,4

     Collis Lane Basey was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.¹ He was born on September 17, 1945 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2 He died on February 5, 1946 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 518-18-7118.⁵ Kenneth Gerald Anderson was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.² He was born on October 2, 1913 at Florence, Marion Co., Kansas.^2,5,3,4 He married Donna Beth Basey, daughter of James Wert Basey and Myrtle Josephine Wilson, on August 8, 1936 at Ada Co., Idaho.^1,2,6 Kenneth Gerald Anderson died on February 24, 1992 at age 78.^2,5

     His Social Security Number was 519-42-6499.³ Charles Ellsworth Palmer was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Grand View, Owyhee Co., Idaho.⁴ He was born on October 12, 1902 at Montana.^1,4,3 He married Velma Eugenia Basey, daughter of James Wert Basey and Myrtle Josephine Wilson, on June 14, 1923 at Mountain Home, Elmore Co., Idaho.⁴ Charles Ellsworth Palmer died on March 13, 1992 at age 89.^4,3