Sources
Sources
5901. “Frieda Lucille Kraft Whittington,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143678411, 143678411.
5902. “United States Census,” 1930, NE, Lancaster, Lincoln, First Ward, 1285, 15B, 8, 55-16, T626, 1451, 250, Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, April 16, 1930, Jack Noede.
File: 1930 NE Lancaster County Lincoln p15B
File: 1930 NE Lancaster County Lincoln p15B
5903. “United States Census: 1940,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1940, NE, Lancaster, Lincoln, First Ward, April 5, 1940, Mrs. Pauline Maser, 5A, 6, 55-17, 9.
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 1 p5A
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 1 p5A
5904. John Jack Pedersen and Lydia Frieda Bahr, “California, County Marriages, 1850-1952,” August 28, 1957, Los Angeles, CA, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8XJ-C29.
File: JohnJackPedersen_LydiaFriedaBahr_MarriageLicense_better
File: JohnJackPedersen_LydiaFriedaBahr_MarriageLicense_better
5905. “Teachers College High School Twenty-ninth Annual Commencement,” Temple Theatre, Lincoln, NE, May 26, 1939.
5906. “Arthur William Whittington,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143678332, 143678332.
5907. “Parmeter-Sellmeyer.,” Kraft-Whittington., The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, April 11, 1941, 5.
Parmeter-Selllmeyer.
Kraft-Whittington.
The first double military wedding to be performed in the 35th division since its arrival at Camp Robinson, will be held Easter Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock when Corporals Eldon Sellmeyer and Arthur Whittington, both of Lincoln, marry hometown girls. Miss Bess Marie Parmeter will be the bride of Mr. Sellmeyer and Miss Frieda Kraft will be married to Mr. Whittington. The soldiers are in headquarters detachment, third battalion, 134th infantry of Nebraska. Mr. Sellmeyer is clerk of the detachment. Maj. Yandell S. Beans, division chaplain, will officiate at the wedding. An eight-man guard of honor, armed with pistols will escort the couples from the chapel ceremony. The detachment will attend the service in a body.
Parmeter-Selllmeyer.
Kraft-Whittington.
The first double military wedding to be performed in the 35th division since its arrival at Camp Robinson, will be held Easter Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock when Corporals Eldon Sellmeyer and Arthur Whittington, both of Lincoln, marry hometown girls. Miss Bess Marie Parmeter will be the bride of Mr. Sellmeyer and Miss Frieda Kraft will be married to Mr. Whittington. The soldiers are in headquarters detachment, third battalion, 134th infantry of Nebraska. Mr. Sellmeyer is clerk of the detachment. Maj. Yandell S. Beans, division chaplain, will officiate at the wedding. An eight-man guard of honor, armed with pistols will escort the couples from the chapel ceremony. The detachment will attend the service in a body.
5908. Arthur W Whittington and Frieda L Kraft, “Marriage Certificate,” April 15, 1941, Pulaski County, AR, USA.
Files (2): ArthurWhittingtonFriedaKraft_MarriageCert_A, ArthurWhittingtonFriedaKraft_MarriageCert_B
Files (2): ArthurWhittingtonFriedaKraft_MarriageCert_A, ArthurWhittingtonFriedaKraft_MarriageCert_B
5909. “First Double Military Wedding,” Arthur Whittington and Frieda Kraft, Company “A” News, Ft. Robinson, Little Rock, Pulaski County, AR, April 12, 1941, 7.
The first double military wedding to be performed in the 35th Division since its arrival here following mobilization will be held Easter Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock when Corporals Eldon Sellmeyer and Arthur Whittington, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, marry hometown girls.
Miss Bess Marie Parmeter will be the bride of Selmeyer and Miss Frieda Kraft will be married to Whittington. Both girls are from Lincoln. They will share an apartment in Little Rock while their husbands are stationed here.
The soldiers are in Headquarters Detachment, Third Battalion, 134th Infantry of Nebraska. Sellmeyer is clerk of the detachment.
Maj. Yandell S. Beans, Division Chaplain, will officiate at the wedding. Sergeant Alex Kraft, brother of Miss Kraft, and Sergeant Johnn Dier, top sergeant of Headquarters Detachment, will serve as best men. Kraft is in Company H 110th Medical Regiment of Nebraska. Lt. Robert E. Barns, Lincoln, Commanding Officer, will give miss Parmenter in Marriage.
An eight-man guard of honor, armed with pistols, will escort the couples from the 134th Chapel following the ceremony. The detachment will attend the service in a body.
File: Company_H_News_April_12_1941
The first double military wedding to be performed in the 35th Division since its arrival here following mobilization will be held Easter Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock when Corporals Eldon Sellmeyer and Arthur Whittington, both of Lincoln, Nebraska, marry hometown girls.
Miss Bess Marie Parmeter will be the bride of Selmeyer and Miss Frieda Kraft will be married to Whittington. Both girls are from Lincoln. They will share an apartment in Little Rock while their husbands are stationed here.
The soldiers are in Headquarters Detachment, Third Battalion, 134th Infantry of Nebraska. Sellmeyer is clerk of the detachment.
Maj. Yandell S. Beans, Division Chaplain, will officiate at the wedding. Sergeant Alex Kraft, brother of Miss Kraft, and Sergeant Johnn Dier, top sergeant of Headquarters Detachment, will serve as best men. Kraft is in Company H 110th Medical Regiment of Nebraska. Lt. Robert E. Barns, Lincoln, Commanding Officer, will give miss Parmenter in Marriage.
An eight-man guard of honor, armed with pistols, will escort the couples from the 134th Chapel following the ceremony. The detachment will attend the service in a body.
File: Company_H_News_April_12_1941
5910. “Anniversaries,” Arthur and Frieda Whittington, Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, NE, April 14, 1991, 80.
Arthur W. and Frieda L. Whittington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dance.
Hosts were their daughter and son-in-law, Edwin and Jenny Corman. They have one grandchild.
The Whittingtons were married in Little Rock, Ark. They have lived in Lincoln all their married lives. Arthur Whittington is a retired engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. Frieda Whittington is a homemaker.
Files (2): Art_and_Frieda_Whittington_1991_and_1941, Art_and_Frieda_Whittington_Golden_Anniversary
Arthur W. and Frieda L. Whittington celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception and dance.
Hosts were their daughter and son-in-law, Edwin and Jenny Corman. They have one grandchild.
The Whittingtons were married in Little Rock, Ark. They have lived in Lincoln all their married lives. Arthur Whittington is a retired engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. Frieda Whittington is a homemaker.
Files (2): Art_and_Frieda_Whittington_1991_and_1941, Art_and_Frieda_Whittington_Golden_Anniversary
5911. “United States Census: 1920,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1920, NE, Lancaster, Lincoln, Ward 4, January 9, 1920, Daisy C Weiss, 8A, 1, 67, T625, 996, 25.
File: 1920 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 4
File: 1920 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 4
5912. “United States Census: 1930,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1930, NE, Adams, Hastings, Ward 2, April 8, 1930, Mrs. Clara H Wagoner, 9B, 10, 1-11, T626, 1265, 95, 196.
File: 1930 NE Adams County Hastings Ward 2p9B
File: 1930 NE Adams County Hastings Ward 2p9B
5913. “United States Census: 1940,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1940, NE, Lancaster, Lincoln, Ward 5, April 3, 1940, Mrs. Richard Wait, 2A, 6, 55-30 B, T627, 2253, 794.
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 5 p2A
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 5 p2A
5914. “Obituaries,” Arthur William Whittington, Lincoln Journal Star (NE), Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, November 23, 2010, B-04, http://stei-23879.tributes.com/show/Arthur-William-Whittington-89837011.
WHITTINGTON
Arthur William Whittington , 93, of
Lincoln, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Milder Manor. Arthur was born in Lincoln on September 27, 1917 to Fred and Nora (Griffing) Whittington . He served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II at Camp J.T. Robinson in Little Rock, Ark, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He married Frieda L. Kraft on April 13, 1941 in the Chapel at Ft. Robinson in Little Rock. They were married over 69 years. After retiring from Burlington Northern Railroad in 1981, he and Frieda owned and operated Whitt’s Antiques in Lincoln. Member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survived by: Wife Frieda of Lincoln, Daughter Jenny Corman of Lincoln, Granddaughter Amy Watson of Lincoln, Great granddaughter Ashley Vaughan of Montana, Great granddaughter Jaime Woodall of Montana, Great granddaughter Heather Woodall of Montana, Great grandson Nathan Watson of Lincoln, Great-great grandson Warren Vaughan of Montana, Adopted Sister Bess Whittington of Lincoln, Brother-inlaw and Sister-in-law Earl and Arlene Kraft of Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents.
Graveside service 10 am, Monday, November 29, 2010, Lincoln Memorial Park (meet at gate 2). Memorial service 11 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2010, First Presbyterian Church, 840 South 17th Street. A reception will follow service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church. Condolences www.lincolnfh.com
WHITTINGTON
Arthur William Whittington , 93, of
Lincoln, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Milder Manor. Arthur was born in Lincoln on September 27, 1917 to Fred and Nora (Griffing) Whittington . He served in the U.S. Army during W.W.II at Camp J.T. Robinson in Little Rock, Ark, achieving the rank of Sergeant. He married Frieda L. Kraft on April 13, 1941 in the Chapel at Ft. Robinson in Little Rock. They were married over 69 years. After retiring from Burlington Northern Railroad in 1981, he and Frieda owned and operated Whitt’s Antiques in Lincoln. Member of First Presbyterian Church.
Survived by: Wife Frieda of Lincoln, Daughter Jenny Corman of Lincoln, Granddaughter Amy Watson of Lincoln, Great granddaughter Ashley Vaughan of Montana, Great granddaughter Jaime Woodall of Montana, Great granddaughter Heather Woodall of Montana, Great grandson Nathan Watson of Lincoln, Great-great grandson Warren Vaughan of Montana, Adopted Sister Bess Whittington of Lincoln, Brother-inlaw and Sister-in-law Earl and Arlene Kraft of Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents.
Graveside service 10 am, Monday, November 29, 2010, Lincoln Memorial Park (meet at gate 2). Memorial service 11 a.m., Monday, November 29, 2010, First Presbyterian Church, 840 South 17th Street. A reception will follow service in the church fellowship hall. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church. Condolences www.lincolnfh.com
5915. World War I, 1917, Nebraska, 33, Whittington, Fred Louis, “World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards,” May 23, 1917, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, Affiliate Publication Number: M1509-GS Film number: 001711703-Digital Folder Number: 005253444-Image Number: 00472, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/29JN-RT3.
File: FredLouisWhittingtonDraftCardWWI
File: FredLouisWhittingtonDraftCardWWI
5916. katwoman1114, http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...oman1114&id=I242.
5917. “United States Census: 1900,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1900, KS, Washington, Highland Township, June 20, 1900, George E Palmer, 11A, 5, 132, T623, 503, 73, 83.
File: 1900 KS Washington County Highland Township p11A
File: 1900 KS Washington County Highland Township p11A
5918. World War I, 1917, Nebraska, 33, Whittington, Fred Louis, “World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards,” May 23, 1917, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, Affiliate Publication Number: M1509-GS Film number: 001711703-Digital Folder Number: 005253444-Image Number: 00472, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/29JN-RT3, Lists birth as July 26, 1893 in Hollenberg, Kansas.
File: FredLouisWhittingtonDraftCardWWI
File: FredLouisWhittingtonDraftCardWWI
5919. Fred L Whittington, “Certificate of Death,” State of Nebraska Department of Health, Bureaue of Vital Statistics, February 8, 1971, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE.
5920. “Frederick Louis Whittington,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143679340, 143679340.
5921. “United States Census: 1910,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1910, KS, Washington, Highland Township, April 30 and May 4, 1910, Samuel R Irigalls, 9A, 5, 148, T624, 459, 67.
File: 1910 KS Washington County Highland Township
File: 1910 KS Washington County Highland Township
5922. Jayne Brockhoff, “Cass Co., NE Union East Cemetery listing,” http://files.usgwarchives.net/ne/cass/cemeteries/unioncem.txt.
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
5923. “United States Census: 1910,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1910, NE, Jefferson, Endicott, April 27-28, 1910, John H Ellermeier, 6B, 4, 91, T624, 848, 31.
File: 1910 NE Jefferson County Endicott p6B
File: 1910 NE Jefferson County Endicott p6B
5924. “United States Census: 1900,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1900, MO, Caldwell, Lincoln, Cowgill, June 12, 1900, Sidney F Thomson, 5B, 3, 10, T623, 844, 311, 10.
File: 1900 MO Caldwell County Lincoln p5B
File: 1900 MO Caldwell County Lincoln p5B
5925. Jayne Brockhoff, “Cass Co., NE Union East Cemetery listing,” http://files.usgwarchives.net/ne/cass/cemeteries/unioncem.txt, Gives year at 1898.
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
5926. Jayne Brockhoff, “Cass Co., NE Union East Cemetery listing,” http://files.usgwarchives.net/ne/cass/cemeteries/unioncem.txt, Says died in Plattsmouth, NE.
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
Nora Taylor 1898 1974
Howard Taylor 1901 1965
5927. Ethel Avery Griffing, The Caven - Price - Griffing Family Book, 1986, Says died in Fremont, NE.
File: caven-price-griffing
File: caven-price-griffing
5928. “Nora Taylor,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41557126, 41557126.
5929. Fred L Whittington and Nora B Whittington, The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 13, 1939, 6.
Fred L Whittington vs Nora B Whittington, decree for plaintiff. Married at Morrowville, Kas. Sept 17, 1916. Extreme cruelty. Defendant given temporary custody of child, permanent custody to be taken up later. Plaintiff to pay $50 a month child support.
Fred L Whittington vs Nora B Whittington, decree for plaintiff. Married at Morrowville, Kas. Sept 17, 1916. Extreme cruelty. Defendant given temporary custody of child, permanent custody to be taken up later. Plaintiff to pay $50 a month child support.
5930. “New Trial Asked,” Fred L. Whittington and Nora Whittington, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 15, 1939, 6.
Mrs. Nora Whittington asked the District court to grant a new trial of the divorce case in which her husband, Fred L. Whittington, won a decree. Through her attorney, Richard Johnson, she alleged irregularities in the proceedings and an abuse of discretion by the court prevented her from having a fair trial. The request added that the decision was not sustained by sufficient evidence and was contrary to law.
Mrs. Nora Whittington asked the District court to grant a new trial of the divorce case in which her husband, Fred L. Whittington, won a decree. Through her attorney, Richard Johnson, she alleged irregularities in the proceedings and an abuse of discretion by the court prevented her from having a fair trial. The request added that the decision was not sustained by sufficient evidence and was contrary to law.
5931. “Fred Whittington is Granted Divorce,” Fred L Whittington and Nora B Whittington, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 11, 1939, 6.
File: Whittington_Griffing_divorce_article
File: Whittington_Griffing_divorce_article
5932. Merle Ethel Saunders, “Certificate of Birth,” State of Nebraska Department of Health, Bureaue of Vital Statistics, May 13, 1906, Blue Hill, Webster County, NE, USA, 126-249-06.
5933. Merle Ethel Saunders, “Certificate of Birth,” State of Nebraska Department of Health, Bureaue of Vital Statistics, May 13, 1906, Blue Hill, Webster County, NE, USA, 126-249-06, Indicates that she is a twin, but does not specify if first or second of the twins.
5934. “Names added to Lincoln Foundation’s Book of Memory,” Mildred (Saunders) Van Fleet and Merle (Saunders) Whittington, Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 28, 1969, 17.
Mrs. Mildred (Saunders) Van Fleet 1906 - 1969
Mrs. Merle (Saunders) Whittington 1906 - 1969
Mrs. Mildred (Saunders) Van Fleet 1906 - 1969
Mrs. Merle (Saunders) Whittington 1906 - 1969
5935. “Obituaries,” Merle E Whittington, The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, NE, September 3, 1969, 22.
WHITTINGTON — Mrs. Fred L. (Merle E.), 63, 1247 C, died Monday. Born Webster Co., Lincoln resident 27 years, member St. Paul United Methodist Church, Temple Chapter 271 OES, Daughters of the Nile. Survivors; husband, Fred L.; stepson, Arthur Whittington, Lincoln; stepdaughter, Mrs. Bess Freeman, Orem, Utah; stepmother, Mrs. Anna Saunders, Hastings; brothers, Howard Saunders, Hastings, Russell Saunders, Klamath Falls, Ore.; sister, Mrs. Russell (Clarice) Potter, Twin Falls, Idaho; five stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hodgman-Splain-Roberts, 4040 A, The Rev. Dr. Clarence Forsberg and Dr. John Ekwall. Lincoln Memorial. Memorials St. Paul United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
WHITTINGTON — Mrs. Fred L. (Merle E.), 63, 1247 C, died Monday. Born Webster Co., Lincoln resident 27 years, member St. Paul United Methodist Church, Temple Chapter 271 OES, Daughters of the Nile. Survivors; husband, Fred L.; stepson, Arthur Whittington, Lincoln; stepdaughter, Mrs. Bess Freeman, Orem, Utah; stepmother, Mrs. Anna Saunders, Hastings; brothers, Howard Saunders, Hastings, Russell Saunders, Klamath Falls, Ore.; sister, Mrs. Russell (Clarice) Potter, Twin Falls, Idaho; five stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hodgman-Splain-Roberts, 4040 A, The Rev. Dr. Clarence Forsberg and Dr. John Ekwall. Lincoln Memorial. Memorials St. Paul United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.
5936. “United States Census: 1940,” Bureau of the Census, US Dept. of Commerce, United States of America, 1940, NE, Lancaster, Lincoln, Ward 4, April 6, 1940, Edward J Ryan, 5A, 6, 55-28A, T627, 2253, 649.
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 4 p5A
File: 1940 NE Lancaster County Lincoln Ward 4 p5A
5937. “Married at City Hall,” Charles Wayne Daniels and Nora Belle Whittington, The Plattsmouth Journal, Plattsmouth, NE, May 24, 1943, 2.
This morning at the city hall occurred the marriage of Charles Wayne Daniels and Mrs. Nora Belle Whittington. The marriage lines were read by Judge C. L. Graves and the witnesses were Eunice Williams and Unice Surface, both of this city.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Daniels of this city.
This morning at the city hall occurred the marriage of Charles Wayne Daniels and Mrs. Nora Belle Whittington. The marriage lines were read by Judge C. L. Graves and the witnesses were Eunice Williams and Unice Surface, both of this city.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Daniels of this city.
5938. Ethel Griffing.
File: EthelGriffing_Letter
File: EthelGriffing_Letter
5939. rarey5, “Nora Taylor,” http://nebraskagravestones.org/view.php?id=14285, January 9, 2007.
5940. Don H Grob, “Pottawatomie and Nemaha Co., Kansas,” http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...aha_ks&id=I23447, March 1, 2011.
Onaga Herald
January 30, 1992
Obituary-Leo R. Griffing
Former Onaga resident, Leo R. Griffing, 76, died January 24, 1992, at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Arizona.
Memorial services were conducted by his children and friends at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 1992, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Yuma.
A native of Morrowville, Kansas, he was born June 30, 1915. He received his undergraduate and advanced degrees from Kansas State University. He was a teacher and an educational administrator for 45 years,, from 1933 to 1978, and lived and taught in Washington County, Randolph, Frankfort, Westmoreland, Cleburne, Circleville, Onaga, and Fowler, Kansas. Between 1966 and 1980 he was an education consultant with the State Department of Education in Topeka. He was also active in sports in Northeast Kansas as a coach and referee.
He was a member of Lodge #20 AF&AM in Circleville and earned his 32nd Degree from the Topeka Consistory Scottish Rite in 1949. He also was a member of Circleville Chapter #293 Order of Eastern Star, National Education Association, Association of Secondary Principals, Phil Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity and the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Topeka.
He was married to Ethel Evelyn Avery on December 27, 194l. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Darryl Griffing, Yuma, Ariz., A.C. Griffing, San Francisco, Calif.; and Brad Griffing, Wakefield, R.I.; two daughters, Gwen Eidman, Emporia, Ks.; ad Lois Griffing of Chicago, Ill.; and seven grandchildren.
Onaga Herald
January 30, 1992
Obituary-Leo R. Griffing
Former Onaga resident, Leo R. Griffing, 76, died January 24, 1992, at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Arizona.
Memorial services were conducted by his children and friends at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 1992, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Yuma.
A native of Morrowville, Kansas, he was born June 30, 1915. He received his undergraduate and advanced degrees from Kansas State University. He was a teacher and an educational administrator for 45 years,, from 1933 to 1978, and lived and taught in Washington County, Randolph, Frankfort, Westmoreland, Cleburne, Circleville, Onaga, and Fowler, Kansas. Between 1966 and 1980 he was an education consultant with the State Department of Education in Topeka. He was also active in sports in Northeast Kansas as a coach and referee.
He was a member of Lodge #20 AF&AM in Circleville and earned his 32nd Degree from the Topeka Consistory Scottish Rite in 1949. He also was a member of Circleville Chapter #293 Order of Eastern Star, National Education Association, Association of Secondary Principals, Phil Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity and the Highland Park United Methodist Church in Topeka.
He was married to Ethel Evelyn Avery on December 27, 194l. She survives.
Other survivors include three sons, Darryl Griffing, Yuma, Ariz., A.C. Griffing, San Francisco, Calif.; and Brad Griffing, Wakefield, R.I.; two daughters, Gwen Eidman, Emporia, Ks.; ad Lois Griffing of Chicago, Ill.; and seven grandchildren.
5941. Ethel Avery Griffing, The Caven - Price - Griffing Family Book, 1986, Says died April 16, 1965.
File: caven-price-griffing
File: caven-price-griffing
5942. The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 31, 1944, 23.
Mrs. Nora Daniels, Plattsmouth, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ralph Monia, this week.
Mrs. Nora Daniels, Plattsmouth, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Ralph Monia, this week.
5943. Lincoln Journal Star, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, December 30, 1945, 25.
Mrs. Ralph Monia had as her dinner guests last Sunday, for a pre-Christmas celebration, her mother, Mrs. Jennie Griffing, brother, Leo Griffing, and family, Frankfort Kas., Nora Whittington and Howard Taylor, Omaha, Mrs. Alma Peeples and son, Marshall, Sweetwater, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Carl Griffing and two daughters, Davenport, la. and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lull and daughter, Patsy, Morrowvilie, Kas. There were 28 guests in all.
Mrs. Ralph Monia had as her dinner guests last Sunday, for a pre-Christmas celebration, her mother, Mrs. Jennie Griffing, brother, Leo Griffing, and family, Frankfort Kas., Nora Whittington and Howard Taylor, Omaha, Mrs. Alma Peeples and son, Marshall, Sweetwater, Tex., Mr. and Mrs. Carl Griffing and two daughters, Davenport, la. and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lull and daughter, Patsy, Morrowvilie, Kas. There were 28 guests in all.
5944. “Clinton Burnett “Clint” Youngreen,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57138475, 57138475, Names her as Elizabeth. All other sources name her as Bessie which is clearly the name she used throughout life.
5945. Peter Freeman, “Freeman, Smith, and other allied families,” http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/...freemanusa&id=I1, May 9, 2011.
5946. “Elizabeth Bess Whittington,” Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/274418703, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227784897, 274418703, 227784897.
5947. “Obituaries,” Elizabeth “Bess” Mae Weston.
Elizabeth "Bess" Mae Weston, 97, died on May 23, 2021 in Springville, Utah. She was born on May 14, 1924 in Maple Hills Kansas to Fred L Whittington and Nora B Griffing Whittington.
Elizabeth worked as Head Secretary at BYU for many years.
She has a large and loving family, who were a blessing to her all her life.
There will be a family prayer for immediate family only at the Spring Creek Mortuary located at 737 N. Main Street, Springville, at 1:00, then a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:00.
After the graveside service, there will be a dinner for family and close friends at the Springville LDS Chapel, 200 N 860 E from 4:00-5:30 pm
To leave condolences, or share a memory of Elizabeth, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
Elizabeth "Bess" Mae Weston, 97, died on May 23, 2021 in Springville, Utah. She was born on May 14, 1924 in Maple Hills Kansas to Fred L Whittington and Nora B Griffing Whittington.
Elizabeth worked as Head Secretary at BYU for many years.
She has a large and loving family, who were a blessing to her all her life.
There will be a family prayer for immediate family only at the Spring Creek Mortuary located at 737 N. Main Street, Springville, at 1:00, then a graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery at 2:00.
After the graveside service, there will be a dinner for family and close friends at the Springville LDS Chapel, 200 N 860 E from 4:00-5:30 pm
To leave condolences, or share a memory of Elizabeth, visit www.legacyfunerals.com
5948. “Obituaries,” L. J. "Jack" Beers, Lincoln Journal Star (NE), Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE, July 15, 2010, B-04.
BEERS
L. J. "Jack" Beers, 87, of Lincoln, died July 12, 2010. Mr. Beers was born March 28, 1923 to Leon and Eva (McCourtney) Beers in Lincoln. Jack was a Master Architect/Engineer which was his life's work and pride. He designed over 300 churches in a five state area and was a founding member of the Society of American Registered Architects. He served in the United States Marines during World War II as a qualified radio-radar gunner. He participated in the Treasury-Bougainville Operation, the Bismarck Archipelago Operation and the consolidation of the Northern Solomon Islands. Jack was a highly decorated Marine and received three purple hearts. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Sesostris Shrine. He was an avid Husker football fan and also a member of the 1941 Lincoln High State Championship Football Team. He was preceded by his parents, Mom and Pop Beers; a brother, Ted Beers; a sister, Lucille Beers Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothe, of Lincoln; son, John Beers , of Dorchester,; daughters, Lynne Seus (Doug), of Heber City, Utah, and Patty Jo Flower of Salt Lake City; step-children, George Culver, of Austin, Texas, and Steven Olsen (Kate), of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren and three nieces.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A. St., Lincoln, NE 68510. Visitation will be 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Lodge #300 or the Shriners Hospital for Children.
BEERS
L. J. "Jack" Beers, 87, of Lincoln, died July 12, 2010. Mr. Beers was born March 28, 1923 to Leon and Eva (McCourtney) Beers in Lincoln. Jack was a Master Architect/Engineer which was his life's work and pride. He designed over 300 churches in a five state area and was a founding member of the Society of American Registered Architects. He served in the United States Marines during World War II as a qualified radio-radar gunner. He participated in the Treasury-Bougainville Operation, the Bismarck Archipelago Operation and the consolidation of the Northern Solomon Islands. Jack was a highly decorated Marine and received three purple hearts. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and member of Sesostris Shrine. He was an avid Husker football fan and also a member of the 1941 Lincoln High State Championship Football Team. He was preceded by his parents, Mom and Pop Beers; a brother, Ted Beers; a sister, Lucille Beers Smith.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothe, of Lincoln; son, John Beers , of Dorchester,; daughters, Lynne Seus (Doug), of Heber City, Utah, and Patty Jo Flower of Salt Lake City; step-children, George Culver, of Austin, Texas, and Steven Olsen (Kate), of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; several greatgrandchildren and three nieces.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A. St., Lincoln, NE 68510. Visitation will be 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Lodge #300 or the Shriners Hospital for Children.
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