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     Willis Ellsworth Lucas Sr. was buried at Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 209-098657.⁵ He was born on May 13, 1909 at Spring Township, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^2,3,4,6,5 He married Annabelle Campbelle Baird, daughter of Edward Herman Baird and Estella Blanche E. "Stella" Campbell, circa 1930.⁷ Willis Ellsworth Lucas Sr. died on October 4, 2003 at Pennsylvania at age 94.^4,5

     Infant Lucas was buried at Union Cemetery, Bellefonte, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.^1,2 He died on September 23, 1930 at Benner, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.¹ He was born on September 23, 1930 at Benner, Centre Co., Pennsylvania.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 538-22-3791.² Susanna Brown was born on May 3, 1873 at Iowa.^3,2 As of October 28, 1933,her married name was Iddings.¹ She married Taylor William Iddings, son of James David Iddings and Rebecca Sumner, on October 28, 1933 at Kent, King Co., Washington.¹ Susanna Brown died in February, 1971 at Oklahoma at age 97.¹

     His Social Security Number was 519-03-7073.⁶ Alfred William Smolinski was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.³ He was born on March 5, 1906 at Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^2,5,6 He married Beatrice Evelyn Baker, daughter of William Burtrum "Bert" Baker and Loula Alice "Lydia" Stewart, on October 12, 1934 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,4 Alfred William Smolinski died on December 26, 1997 at Idaho at age 91.⁶

     Glenna Joan Smolinski was buried at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens, Lewiston, Nez Perce Co., Idaho.² Her Social Security Number was 519-38-9131.³ She was born on March 13, 1936 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,3,2 As of September 25, 1954,her married name was Johnston.¹ She married Philip Johnston on September 25, 1954 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.¹ Glenna Joan Smolinski died on November 18, 2009 at Idaho at age 73.^3,2

     Betty Ann Smolinski was buried at Fraser Cemetery, Fraser, Clearwater Co., Idaho.² She was born on June 6, 1939 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,2 As of December 6, 1958,her married name was Pollock.³ She married Robert L. Pollock on December 6, 1958 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.^3,1 Betty Ann Smolinski and Robert L. Pollock were divorced on September 8, 1966 at Nez Perce Co., Idaho.³ As of September 10, 1966,her married name was Crutcher.¹ Betty Ann Smolinski married James Monroe Crutcher on September 10, 1966 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,4 Betty Ann Smolinski died on July 11, 2012 at Idaho at age 73.²

     James Monroe Crutcher James "Jim" Monroe Crutcher Sr., Orofino, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 from natural causes. He was 86. Jim was born Aug. 7, 1924 in Orofino to James Andrew and Mae Fern Crutcher. He graduated from Orofino High School in 1942 and was a member of Troupe No. 205 of the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society. He served in the Army in the Philippines during World War II from May 1943 through January 1946 and was awarded two Purple Hearts for being wounded in two separate engagements. After the war, Jim attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, WA and graduated in 1948 with a degree in accounting. He returned to the Orofino area and worked as a carpenter for local contractors, a bookkeeper for White Pine Planer and Ahsahka Mill and as a custodian for Orofino Elementary School. He also served as Quartermaster of VFW Post #3296 for a period of time. Jim married Betty Smolinski in September 1966 and celebrated 44 years of marriage. He was previously married to Tiny Williams and Loretta Keeney. In 1978, Jim and his brother Bill purchased the Oasis Bar and turned it into the "hottest bar in town." During the 25 years of ownership, many Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were served for local patrons and friends and multiple fundraisers were held for people in need. An Oasis float was always seen in the parade during Lumberjack Days and there were several trophies on the wall for the Oasis dart, baseball, arm wrestling and billiard teams. Jim had a love of baseball and the only baseball team worth watching…"Go Yankees!" He also liked to travel with his beloved wife, Betty and his poodle, Angel, who was always at his side. They enjoyed many trips around the area and he was especially fond of Yellowstone National Park. Jim is survived by his wife, Betty, of Orofino; seven children, daughter Darlene Eisle, Montana, son Donald Pitcher, Orofino, daughter Bonnie and her husband Mark Buntin, Bolingbrook, IL, son Joe Crutcher, Greer, son Bill Crutcher and his wife Jan, Lewiston, daughter Susan and her husband Bill Harris, Peck, daughter Peggy Klamke, Quilcene, WA; brother William Crutcher, Walla Walla, WA; sister Mary Ellen Starkey, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents James Andrew and Mae Fern Crutcher and his son James Monroe Crutcher Jr.³ He was born on August 27, 1924 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^3,2 He married Betty Ann Smolinski, daughter of Alfred William Smolinski and Beatrice Evelyn Baker, on September 10, 1966 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho.^1,3 James Monroe Crutcher died on April 15, 2011 at Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho, at age 86.³