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     Douglas Leighton Massey was buried at Berea Cemetery, Berea, Madison Co., Kentucky.⁶ His Social Security Number was 404-38-2909.³ He was born on June 19, 1932.³ He married Joyce Ann Sheffield, daughter of Weaver Charles Sheffield and Wanda Rose Pipes, on September 14, 1958 at Berea, Madison Co., Kentucky.^1,7,4,5 Douglas Leighton Massey died on March 13, 1970 at Berea, Madison Co., Kentucky, at age 37.^2,4 He CLYDE - Douglas L. Massey, 33, dean of labor at Berea College, Berea, Ky., a native of Somerset, Ky., was killed Thurs day night in Berea when his car skidded on an icy road and struck a utility pole. surviving are the widow, the former Joyce Sheffield of Clyde; two daughters, Leah and Amy Massey of the home; two brothers and two sisters of Somerset. on March 14, 1970.⁴

     Leah Ann Massey Mother and Activist Leah Massey-Eplings passion for life will be remembered with love long after her passing. Leah passed away on December 17th, 2021, at the age of 60 after a long battle with diabetes, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to keep her light-hearted, quirky spirit alive. Leah enjoyed making cute nicknames for everything, playing with her dogs, buying more plants than she needed, baking cookies for loved ones, and was passionate about social justice. Along with the numerous sacrifices she made to put her daughters first, she also opened her arms to all those around her who needed a hand no matter her health struggles. Leah left this world to join her late father Doug Massey, mother and stepfather Joyce and Carl Kesner, and her nephew Christopher Head in Heaven. She is survived by her two daughters, Lauren and Lyndsey Epling; her sister and brother-in-law Amy and Jon Chasteen; her lifelong companion Karen Todd; her niece and nephew-in-law Amber and John Hepp, her nephew Sean Chasteen, and great nieces and nephew Isaac Chasteen, Hannah and Adelaide Hepp; as well as the countless individuals that her sweet heart impacted during her time here. She is dearly missed.⁴ She was born on August 30, 1961 at Madison Co., Kentucky.^1,2 As of June 22, 1988,her married name was Massey-Epling.¹ She married Brent Crawford Epling on June 22, 1988 at Chesterfield Co., Virginia.¹ Leah Ann Massey and Brent Crawford Epling were divorced on January 20, 2005 at Louisa Co., Virginia.³ Leah Ann Massey died on December 17, 2021 at Kentucky at age 60.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 273-36-4379.⁵ Dr. Carl Wayne Kesner was buried at Berea Cemetery, Berea, Madison Co., Kentucky.² He married Joyce Ann Sheffield, daughter of Weaver Charles Sheffield and Wanda Rose Pipes.^1,6 Dr. Carl Wayne Kesner was born on July 17, 1941 at Milledgeville, Fayette Co., Ohio.^2,5 He died on July 15, 1996 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 54.^2,3,4,5 He BEREA - Dr. Carl W. Kesner, 54, died Monday in Lexington. His wife, Joyce, survives. Funeral at Berea Cemetery. on July 16, 1996.⁴

     Dennis Eugene Mead was buried at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minnesota.^4,3 He LTC, Dennis Eugene Mead, age 75 of Milaca, MN (formerly of Menahga, MN and Gaylord, MN) died Oct 7, 2019 at the St. Cloud, MN, Hospital with family by his side, overlooking the mighty Mississippi River and Autumn trees which he loved. Dennis was born on January 13, 1944 in Denver, CO. At three weeks old, he was adopted into the family of Donald and Bernice Mead. He grew up in a loving family with one brother in Brighton, CO. Dennis graduated Brighton High School in 1962. He enjoyed telling stories of his youth and high school years. Dennis enlisted in the Army in 1966. While in Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, GA, he met his wife, Wanda. They married in Clyde, NC on Nov. 25,1967. In 1968, he was stationed at the DMZ in Korea during the Vietnam War. He returned home to Wanda and three month old daughter, Denyce Carole. Dennis graduated from the Univ. of CO with a BA in Psychology and further graduated from SD State Univ. with a Master in Education. Dennis worked for the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Railroads, MN Home School, and the State of MN Dept. of Corrections retiring with 30 years. He also retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves with 29 years. Dennis was a service-oriented person. He was a school volunteer grandparent, a member of the Menahga Conservation Club, a lifelong volunteer of Boy/Girl Scouts, Dennis and Wanda were foster parents for over 20 years, and he belonged to the Gaylord UCC clown club where he enjoyed performing his Emmett Kelly character. He was also active in this church serving as president, camp counselor, or teaching Sunday School. As an Eagle Scout, Dennis' troop from CO took part in a Boundary Water Canoe Area (BWCA) trip where he fell in love with MN. After their daughter, Denyce, died in 1971, Dennis and Wanda moved from CO to MN. Dennis was a kind and giving gentleman with a sense of humor. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, and took great joy in the outdoors. He treasured spending his retirement living on the Shell River and loved the four seasons of MN. He enjoyed watching birds, hiking, camping, canoeing, swimming, boating, water skiing, downhill skiing, and visiting State and National Parks with his children and grandchildren. He actively participated with his kids and grandkids in games, sports, activities, and conversations. He always made time for them. He instilled his love of the outdoors to them. Highlights for Dennis were traveling in all 50 states, all of his BWCA trips, and his 70-mile canoe trip down the Crow Wing River with his family when he turned 70. Dennis is survived by his wife; children, Ryan (Danae) of Parker, CO, Alisa (Tim) Truebenbach of Cambridge, MN, and Gabe (Julianna) of Carbondale, CO; his grandchildren, Megan, Lily, Jared, Chloe, Asher, Henry, Lainey, and Mara; as well as his brother, Ronald Mead of Chappell, NE; two sisters-in-law, Norma Cole of Greensboro, NC and Linda (Earl) Williams of Nashville, TN; 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter; his parents; four sisters-in-law, Phyllis Mead, Linda Mead, Joyce Kessner, and Jan Sheffield; three brothers-in-law, Jim Long, Doug Massey, and Carl Kessner; and two great-nephews, Christopher Head and Caney Ramsey. The Committal Service will be at Camp Ripley Cemetery.³ He was born on January 13, 1944 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.³ He married Wanda Carole Sheffield, daughter of Weaver Charles Sheffield and Wanda Rose Pipes, on November 25, 1967 at Clyde, Haywood Co., North Carolina.^1,3 Dennis Eugene Mead died on October 7, 2019 at St. Cloud, Minnesota, at age 75.³

     Alice Ann Applas was buried at Clark Fork Cemetery, Clark Fork, Bonner Co., Idaho.^4,3 She was born on July 16, 1918 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^2,3 As of April 7, 1938,her married name was Sheneman.¹ She married Paul Wendell Sheneman, son of Walter Albert Sheneman and Charlotte Eury "Lottie" Dillon, on April 7, 1938 at Kalispell, Flathead Co., Montana.^1,4 Alice Ann Applas and Paul Wendell Sheneman were divorced before October, 1944.^5,4 Alice Ann Applas died on February 13, 2017 at Sandpoint, Bonner Co., Idaho, at age 98.^4,3 She Alice Ann Krause, 98, passed away on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Private burial will be held at the Clark Fork Cemetery. Alice was born on July 16, 1918, in Polson, Montana, to Harry and Emma (Whitesitt) Applas. She graduated from Ronan High School, and married Paul Sheneman in Polson. Alice then married Leonard Higgins at Shelbyville, Indiana. Upon Leonard's death, Alice moved back to Montana, then Idaho, where she married Bruno Krause. Alice and Bruno enjoyed 24 wonderful years together, traveling throughout Alaska and all the Western states in pursuit of gold, and looking up old acquaintances while living in a camper. Many will remember them at the Bonner Mall in Sandpoint as Santa and Mrs. Claus every Christmas for 15 years. She opened a daycare center in Clark Fork, Idaho, at the age of 70, and worked as one of the first employees at Unicep at the age of 73. She was a senior companion, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Bonner County Gleaners. She continued to care for her great-grandchildren as she had for their parents and grandparents. She believed that every child should have the opportunity to attend Sunday school. Alice came to personal faith in Jesus Christ in her 30s, and that was the beginning of her great love for God and for the people He placed in her path. She consistently cared for others as being valuable in God's sight. She believed strongly that every child and every adult mattered to God and should have the opportunity to come to know the saving love of Jesus. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; twin brother John Applas; brother Harold Applas and sister-in-law Dorothy; husbands Leonard Higgins and Bruno Krause; daughter Betty Buckmaster; daughter-in-law Donna Higgins; great-grandson Gabriel Butchko; great-granddaughter Alice Buckmaster; and step-son-in-law Bruce Wilsey. She is survived by sons Jack (Audrey) Sheneman of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, Dr. Paul (Lindsay) Sheneman of Lake Wales, Florida, Michael (Sandra) Higgins and David Higgins of Clark Fork; stepchildren Maxine Wilsey of Kennewick, Washington, Ben (Jeanette) Krause of Clarkston, Washington, and Steve (Lori) Krause of Lewiston, Idaho; niece Donna (Richard) Purvis of Columbus, Indiana; 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren. on February 21, 2017.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 517-28-7825.² Patricia Ruth Morrison was born on January 18, 1928 at Columbus, Stillwater Co., Montana.^1,2 As of May 18, 1947,her married name was Sheneman.¹ She married Dale Alvin Sheneman, son of Walter Albert Sheneman and Charlotte Eury "Lottie" Dillon, on May 18, 1947 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.^1,3 Patricia Ruth Morrison died on May 1, 1995 at Deer Lodge, Powell Co., Montana, at age 67.^2,4,5 She DEER LODGE - Patricia Sheneman, 67, of Deer Lodge died from complications of a heart condition Monday, May 1, at Powell County Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a son, Larry Sheneman, Billings; a daughter, Pamela Wilkenson, Poison; a sister, Maxine McMurry, Abilene, Texas; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dale, and a son, Niel. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bob Dawson officiating. on May 3, 1995.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 516-88-9983.⁵ Neil Allen Sheneman was born on October 14, 1956 at Deer Lodge, Powell Co., Montana.^2,3,5 He died on March 12, 1992 at Alameda Co., California, at age 35.^5,3