Kit Carson County, Colorado
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Stephen Burd , 8S 42W
 


In 1880 Glen Elder, Mitchell County, Kansas, A. P. Bird is 39, Susan Bird 31 Wife, Charles Bird 13 Son, Stephen Bird 10 Son, William Bird 8 Son, Lula Bird 5 Daughter, and Albert Bird 2 Son.

In 1900 Adrian is in Thomas County, Kansas, 14, with widowed mother Susana 51, born in Illinois, next to Stephen Burd, 30 and his wife and three kids.
Susan Delila Copeland Burd BIRTH 10 Nov 1848 Franklin County, Illinois, USA DEATH 6 Jul 1920 Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Couch Cemetery Jewell, Jewell County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 41898119.
"Susan Delilah Copeland was born Nov. 10th, 1848, In the state of Illinois, and was married to Adrian P. Burd in November, 1866.
To this union seven children were born. They are: Chas. A. of Towner, Stephen, Will and A. C. of Kanorado, Lula Davis of Enid, Oklahoma; Albert A. of Colby, and Lydia Kirkendall of Natoma, Ks.
All of the children were present at the funeral except Albert, who was prevented by sickness. In an early day she, with her husband, united with the Methodist church. Her husband preceded her to that better world twenty-eight years ago last December. They moved to Jewell county in 1871 and settled on a homestead on Brown's Creek, five miles west of Jewell City, and this was their home until her husband's death, when she went farther west to be with her children. For the past twelve years her home has been in Kanorado, Ks. She died on August 6th, 1920, at Waconda Springs, Ks., of apoplexy, being 71 years, 8 month and 28 days old.
She leaves to mourn her death seven children, thirty-four grand children, and three great grand children, together with a host of friends.
She was burled at the Couch cemetery at Jewell. The services were in charge of Hev. Smith of Mankato, at McCabe Chapel. The Burd family lived for a number of years near Natoma, and have many friends here who grieve with the children the loss of their mother.
LIZZIE'S FAMILY

In 1880 Jefferson County, Iowa, Charles Skeers is 35, Eliza Jane Skeers 31 Wife, Mary E. Skeers 12 Daughter, Elizabeth Skeers 9 Daughter, Edwin Skeers 4 Son, and William Skeers 9/12 Son.

Eliza Jane Metz Skeers BIRTH 19 Jan 1849 Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana, USA DEATH 18 Nov 1920 Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas, USA BURIAL Mount Hope Cemetery Mankato, MEMORIAL ID 44054126.

Charles Winfield Skeers BIRTH 7 Feb 1845 DEATH 31 Oct 1922 BURIAL Mount Hope Cemetery Mankato, Jewell County, Kansas, USA MEMORIAL ID 44054125 .

STEPHEN AND LIZZIE

Mankato, Kansas "April 6th, 1892. Mr. Stephen D. Bard and Miss Lizzie Skeers, both of Calvin township, C. W. Mam officiating.

In 1910 Kit Carson County, Stephen Burd is 40, Lizzie Burd 38 Wife, May Burd 16 Daughter, Everett Burd 15 Son, Jennie Burd 13 Daughter, Gladys Burd 8 Daughter, Sylva Burd 3 Daughter, and Walter Burd 0 Son.
In 1910 S.D. Burd was secretary of District # 27, John Hines president, and A. McElfresh treasurer.

In 1911 S. D. Burd was treasurer of District # 27, A.D. Borton president, and A. McElfresh secretary.

Stephen claimed a quarter in section 4, 8S 42W in 1913.

In 1940 Kanorado, Kansas, Steven D. Burd is 70, Elizabeth Burd 68 Wife, and May Burd 46 Daughter .

Elizabeth D. Burd BIRTH 1871 DEATH 19 Feb 1941 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 8 plot 19 MEMORIAL ID 65415470
Stephen D. Burd BIRTH 1869 DEATH 26 Feb 1953 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 8 plot 17 MEMORIAL ID 65414962

MAY

Lydia May Burd BIRTH 10 Jun 1893 DEATH 22 Jun 1984 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 8 plot 19 MEMORIAL ID 65414902.

SUSAN

Susan Jane Burd Mills BIRTH 15 Nov 1896 Natoma, Osborne County, Kansas, USA DEATH 20 Jun 1987 Adams County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 3 plot 35 MEMORIAL ID 67096417.

January 1931 Idalia items, Yuma County, Colorado "Among those who attended the show at Burlington Sunday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burd, Robert Burd, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Race and Ross Wells and Fat Hartman."

August 1931 "Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burd moved to Kanorado, Kans., last week, where they will make their home.
Many people of the Mslia community gave a farewell surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burd."

June 1937 Wray, Colorado "Mrs. Arthur Dukes arrived home Wednesday from Kanorado, Kan., where she had been convalescing at the home of her sister, Mrs. Harry Burd."

October 1944 "Geo. F. Conrad, Mrs. A. Dukes and Glenn drove to Atwood, Kansas to visit her sister, Mrs. Harry Burd, and family. "

January 1946 "Mrs. Wright of Denver, who has been with her sister Mrs. Dukes, returned to her home Sunday, also Mrs. Harry Burd of Atwood, Kan., was here with them. All are sisters. "

June 1946 Wray, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. James 0. Kier of Idalia, who have just completed their new house, entertained at dinner Sunday. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Burd and Lucie of Vona, Mrs. Mary Morton of Kanorado, Kan., and Mr. and Mrs. John Dennie of Oregon City, Ore., and Mr. Hobert Fogg of Idalia. Mr. and Mrs. W. Burd are the parents of Mrs. Kier, and Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Denny are aunts."

August 1952 Idalia items " Mr. and Mrs. Tim McKie and family are at Atwood, Kan., running the Harry Burd store. Harry was a clerk here for several years then moved to Kansas and run his own. He and wife took a vacation trip to Colorado and Wyoming for two or three weeks."

Charles Harry Burd BIRTH 22 Jan 1892 DEATH 30 Nov 1956 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 8 plot 18 MEMORIAL ID 65414421.

Minnie amrried Estel W. Van Meter in 1968.

Minnie Pralle Van Meter BIRTH 1896 DEATH 26 Oct 1968 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 8 plot 19 MEMORIAL ID 67257906.

EVERETT

August 1957 Louisville, Colorado " Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Burd and three sons moved Saturday to the house they have rented on the William Stotit farm."

April 1958 "Mrs. Howard Borland left today to return to her home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, after spending about two weeks at the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Burd and sons."

November 1956 Louisville, Colorado

December 1957 "Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Burd and sons and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Burd, will go to Longmont for Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Keck. Mrs. Keck is the elder Burds' daughter. "

Everett Winfield Burd BIRTH 1895 Kansas, USA DEATH 1985 Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Hillcrest Cemetery Rocky Ford, Otero County, Colorado, USA PLOT Block 11 Lot 27 MEMORIAL ID 45452545.

Cheyenne, Wyoming "Lawrence Lloyd Burd, 82, after a long battle of cancer, has gone home to be with our Lord. He died Oct. 26, 2011 at Davis Hospice Center.
He was born Dec. 8, 1928, in Kanorado, Kan., to Everett and Grace Burd. He graduated from high school in Goodland, Kan., and was a retired restaurant manager. He loved watching Christian musical DVDs and researching ancestors for the many books of his family tree. When he could, he attended Happy Jack Country Church. He was a man of few words. He loved being with his family.
He is survived by his children, Dwight (Jeanette) Burd of Cheyenne, Mark (Pam) Burd of Cheyenne, Lawrence (Barbara) Burd of Cheyenne, Yolanda (Eddie) Dunn of Palacias, Texas, Valen (Joni) Burd of Phoenix and Melanie (Bryan) People of Pagosa Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, Allen (Cheryl) Burd, Derrick (Abby) Burd, Kendall (Charlene) Burd and Danette (Kris) Hagar, all of Cheyenne, Jennifer Burd of Greeley, Colo., Jeremiah Burd, stationed in Norfolk, Va., while serving in the U.S. Navy, Desiree' (Justin) Able of Kingwood, Texas, Timothy Dunn and Jenna Dunn of Palacios, Katy Burd and Levi Burd of Phoenix and Angelique (Michael) Culver of England; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin (Eunice) Burd of Gentry Ariz., Keith (Deloris) Burd of Montrose, Colo.; sister, Rowena Keck of Calapatria, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews."

"On June 9, 2023, Rowena (Burd) Keck passed away at East Morgan County Hospital. Rowena was 96 years old. She was born in Kanorado, Kansas on March 13, 1927, to Everett and Grace Burd.
Rowena was raised in Kanorado and graduated from High School there. She later married Harold Keck. They had three children Delana, Mervin (Linda), Stephen. All three of her children have proceeded her in death. Later in life, after Harold passed away, she married Vele Keck and they lived in Calipatria, CA. Where they lived for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, painting, and putting puzzles together. After her second husband passed away, she moved to Brush to be closer to family.
Rowena had 4 brothers Dwaine, Melvin (Eunice), Lawrence, Keith (Deloris).
She has 9 grandchildren, Tad (Loretta) Anderson, Brush CO, Brad (Nina) Anderson, Pueblo CO, Deedee (Earl) Fujitani, Aiea HI, Trina (Jenn) Anderson, Parrish FL, Tiana (Michael) Anderson, Aurora CO, Bridget (John) Stephens, Moore OK, Brenna Keck, OK, Brooke Keck, OK, David (Tara) Keck, Loveland CO.
Rowena has 8 great-grandchildren, Nicolas (Joel) Anderson, Greeley, CO, Chelsi (James) Hastings, Hillrose, CO, Alex Anderson, Aurora CO, Kirsten (Kyle) Kagimoto, Lawai, HI, Hailey and Merrick Risley, Moore OK, Dalton Keck, OK, Seth Keck, OK.
Three great-great-grandchildren, Jeni and June Hastings, Mioko Kagimoto.
There will be a celebration of life at Heer Mortuary Chapel in Brush on Friday, June 16th, 2023, at 2:30pm"

"Melvin Richard Burd, 90, of Gentry, Arkansas, died May 16, 2016, at his home. Born October 24, 1925, in Kanorado, Kansas, he was the son of Everett Winfield Burd and Ella Grace (Gilbert) Burd. Melvin and Eunice Tonsing were married November 9, 1952. He was a mechanic, farmer and Volunteer Fire Chief for the Hygiene, Colorado department. Melvin served his county in the Marines during World War II and was at Imo Jima and Guam. He received a Purple Heart. Melvin was an honorary member of the VFW of Siloam Springs, Arkansas and the Elks Club in Goodland, Kansas. Melvin was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Decatur, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant daughters, two brothers Dawaine and Lawrence and one grandson Wyatt Edgar.
Survivors include his wife Eunice of the home; daughters Debra Landreth of Conway, Arkansas and Denise Cripps and husband Randy of Gentry, Arkansas; sons Kevin B. Burd of Wellsville, Kansas and Joel E. Burd and wife Dawn of Longmont, Colorado; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; brother Keith Burd and wife Delores of Montrose, Colorado; sister Rowena Keck of Brush, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Falling Springs Cemetery, near Decatur, Arkansas. Memorial services will follow at First Assembly of God, Decatur, Arkansas."

In 1930 Cheyenne County, Kansas, Charles S. Barnes is 59, Hattie C. Barnes 49 Wife, Manota Barnes 20 Daughter, Muriel Barnes 18 Daughter, and John Smith 47 Lodger.

  Walter Burd and Muriel Barnes married on 4 Oct 1935 in Grand Junction, Mesa County, Colorado.

In 1940 Kanorado, Walter Burd 30 has no occuption, Muriel Burd 28 Wife, and Sharon Burd 3 Daughter.

In 1950 Truth or Consequences, N.M., Walter L. Burd is 40, unable to work, Mary M. Burd 38 Wife, and Sharon E. Burd 13 Daughter.

Muriel's father : June 1949 Yucaipa, California "Death came Friday morning to Charley Sherman Barnes at his home, 289 E. Yucaipa Blvd He was 78 years of age. He suffered a heart attack while making repairs on his home. A resident of Yucaipa for five years, Mr. Barnes was born in Johnson county, Iowa, August 22, 1870. April 1, 1901, he was married to Hattie C. Jones. The couple had five children, one of whom, Lester H. Barnes, is deceased.
In addition to his widow, he leaves one son, Virgil D. Barnes, of Los Angeles; three daughters, Mrs. H. Admire of Gooding, Idaho, Mrs. W. L. Burd of Hot Springs, New Mexico, and Mrs. Lyle Drescher of Yucaipa; nine grandchildren and one great grandson, Seven sisters and one brother also survive. His friends will miss the friendly smile and neighborly greeting of Mr. Barnes, and sympathize with his family in

Muriel's mother : June 4, 1963 San Bernardino, California " Mrs. Hattie C. Barnes, 81, of 01)13 Pepper Fontana, died Sunday in a Fontuna convalescent A native of Johnson County, she had lived in in Bernardino County 19 years and in Fontana 14 years. She was member of First Church of God, San Bernardino. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jennie L. Myers of Fontana, Mrs. Manota Admire of Ooodlng, Idaho, and Mrs. Muriel Burd of New Mexico; a brother, Finey Jones of Bird City, grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stanley L. Dickey Mortuary, Fontana. Burial will be in Montecito Memorial Park.

Muriel's sister Manota M. Admire BIRTH 17 Jun 1909 Reamsville, Smith County, Kansas, USA DEATH 21 Oct 1999 Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, USA BURIAL Elmwood Cemetery Gooding, Gooding County, Idaho, PLOT Sec 2 Row 25 Grv 5 MEMORIAL ID 114267036.


Walter L. Burd BIRTH 3 Jul 1909 DEATH 15 Dec 1968 BURIAL Hot Springs Cemetery Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico, MEMORIAL ID 113455549.

In 1973 El Paso, Texas " Lawrence Franklin Brimmer, 63, 525 Marr and Muriel Burd, 61, Truth or Consequences. N.M. "
Lawrence 1909-1978 is buried in T or C.

27 Feb 1998: Name listed as MURIEL SWEATT.

Muriel Burd Brimmer-Sweatt BIRTH 9 Dec 1911 DEATH 25 Dec 1998 BURIAL Hot Springs Cemetery Truth or Consequences, Sierra County, New Mexico, USA Show MapGPS-Latitude: 33.1373499, Longitude: -107.2475734 PLOT SecVII R9 L36 B3 MEMORIAL ID 122894889.

SUSAN

In 1930 Cheyenne County, Colorado, John H. Mills is farming, 32, Susan J. Mills 33 Wife, Delmar I. Mills 8 Son, and Marjorie L. Mills 5 Daughter.

In 1950 Cheyenne County, John H. Mills is 52, Susan Jane Mills 53 Wife, and Joy Elaine Mills 14 Daughter.

John Hannon Mills BIRTH 16 May 1897 Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas, USA DEATH 15 Jul 1967 (aged 70) Adams County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 3 plot 35 MEMORIAL ID 67096416.

Susan Jane Burd Mills BIRTH 15 Nov 1896 Natoma, Osborne County, Kansas, USA DEATH 20 Jun 1987 Adams County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 3 plot 35 MEMORIAL ID 67096417.

In 1950 Colby, Kansas, p Delmar I. Mills is 28, Ila A. Mills 26 Wife, Camilla L. Mills 5 Daughter, and Caroline K. Mills 2 Daughter.

Casper, Wyoming, Wednesday, February 17, 1993
"Delmar Ivan 'Del' Mills
In addition to his wife, survivors include two sisters, Marjorie Darocsi of Knox, and Joy Allen of Commerce City, and two daughters, Camilla Miller of Denver and Carolyn Hurley of Hood River, Ore. Also surviving are five sons, Eugene Mills of Issnquar, Mark Mills of Freemont, Texas, Jeff Mills of Clulskine, Craig Mondcau of Orange, and Richard Mills of Milwaukre, and four stepdaughters, Jaci Howieson of Rawlins, Tcri Schwindt of California, Toddi Darlington and True Newberry of Rawlins. Fourteen grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the First United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
RAWLINS Services for Delmar Ivan "Del" Mills. 71, will be conducted at 10 a m. Thursday at the Rosttid Mortuary. a
Mr. Mills died Feb. 14. 1993. He was born Sept. 14, 1921, in Kanorado, the son ofJohn Hannon and Susan Jane (Burd) Mills. He was raised and educated in Kansas, and then served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was later stationed in Japan. Mr, Mills was employed as a cross-country truck driver for Ringsby, North West and Permian Corp. He also worked for United Parcel Service and retired from the Wyoming Highway Department in 1987. He later returned to work at the WHD until October of 1992. He married Ila Black in Kansas and she preceded him in death. He married Joyce Black in Colorado.
In 1974, he married Marilyn Bel"

GLADYS

In 1950 Sherman County, Ivan "Omaree" is farming, 40, Gladys Omaree 38 Wife, Dean Omaree 15 Son, Thurl Omaree 13 Son, Barbara Omaree 5 Daughter, and Lowell Omaree 3 Son .

Gladys E. Burd Demaree BIRTH 21 Jul 1901 DEATH 7 Dec 1971 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 9 plot 5 MEMORIAL ID 65492419.

Ivan H. “Prince” Demaree BIRTH 11 Jan 1900 DEATH 23 Oct 1997 BURIAL Kanorado Cemetery Kanorado, Sherman County, Kansas, USA PLOT sect 9 plot 5 MEMORIAL ID 65492447
" KANORADO The funeral for Ivan "Prince" Demaree, 97, Kanorado, has been postponed until 10 a.m. Mountain time Thursday at Kanorado United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Kanorado Cemetery. Mr. Demaree died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997, at Sherman County Good Samaritan Center, Goodland. "

"Funeral services for Lowell 'Doc' Demaree will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Alva, Oklahoma, First United Methodist Church with Pastor Katie Hill officiating. Interment will be in the Alva Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva.
Lowell LeRay Demaree, son of the late Ivan Harold and Gladys E. (Burd) Demaree, was born January 24, 1937, in Kanorado, Kansas, and passed away October 13, 2021, in Alva, Oklahoma, at the age of 84 years, 7 months, and 19 days.
Lowell graduated from Kanorado High School and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. In 1959, he was united in marriage to Priscilla Szohner. After moving to Alva in 1960, he established his Chiropractic Clinic. He served Alva and the surrounding area 50 years. On July 16, 1988, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Strickland in Alva.
He was a member of the Kanorado First United Methodist Church. He was E.R. twice for the Alva Elks Lodge and a member for 50 plus years, and a member of the Alva Moose Lodge and the Alva Jaycees. He served several years on the Oklahoma Chiropractic Board of Examiners.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Lowell Brian Demaree; two daughters, Cheryl Demaree and Michelle Demaree; two brothers, Thurl Demaree and Dean Demaree; and one sister, Barbara Molesworth.
Lowell is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of Alva; two daughters, Sandy Gleyre of Alva and Theresa Blalock and husband, Don, of Chester; his step-children, Karie Parsons and husband, Jon, of Shawnee, Kansas, and David Lee Odell of Sarasota, Florida; and two special nieces, Lorie Hessler of Stockton, Kansas, and Kathy Hafliger of Hayes, Kansas.
Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, Kara Kirkham and husband, Ian, of Alva, Krystofer Gleyre and wife, Stephanie, of Alva, Christa Fraire and husband, Tino, of Alva, Stacia Cates and husband, Theron, of Balko, Rachel Cunningham and husband, Trevor, of Alva, Cassie Gordon of Denver, Colorado, Michael Duval and wife, Heather, of Oklahoma City, Marcus Duffy and wife, Laura, of Denver, Colorado, Matthew Duffy of Oklahoma City, Johnny Duffy and wife, Chelsea, of Seiling, Donald Blalock of Chester, Maree Gerolymatos and husband, Peter, of Kansas City, Missouri, Oliver Parsons and wife, Courtnie, of San Antonio, Texas, Kaelynn Parsons and fiancé, Jeff Bryant, of Shawnee, Kansas, Maegann Parsons and partner, Tara Sears, of Denver, and Stacey Shertz; other relatives and many friends."


BARBARA JOYCE "BJ" Lansing Beloved wife, mother, and grandly mother (Grams), was born into this life March 11, 1935 and departed this world on a journey into eternal life on January 23, 1995. She was born in her grandmother's home in Kanorado, KS, the daughter of Prince and Gladys Demaree. She was married in her parent's home in Kanorado to John Molesworth on October 27, 1957.
Barbara attended school in Kanorado, KS, and later Colorado State Teachers College in Greely, CO. She worked for several different businesses as well as oper-" ating several businesses of her own. She was an accomplished artist and taught private art classes. One of her most enjoyable experiences was teaching arts and crafts to the mentally and physically handi-. capped.
She was Director of the Geographical Center Historical Society Museum and Village during the Centennial Celebration in Rugby, ND, where her innovations and artistic endeavors remain to this She moved to the Lansing area in August of 1991 where she and John were associated with Michigan State University. She belonged 'to several organizations including Folk, H.E.L.O. Club, and several of their special interest She had been associated with University Lutheran Church and had received outstanding spiritual support from them. Even though she had lived in the area for only a short time, she leaves many dear friends who have been very supportive during her illness and whom she appreciated very much. Barbara was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys.
To remember her with loving memories and carry on her works in this world, she "leaves her husband, John; 2 sons and families, Wayne and his wife, Leonita and their children, Angela, Eric and Shannon of Liberty Lake, Wa, and Mark and his children, -Bethany and Drew of Bismarck, ND; her father, Ivan (Prince) of Goodland, KS; brothers. Dean (Margaret) Demaree of Pe-droni, CO, Thurl (Harriet) Demaree of Goodland, KS, and Lowell uaroara was an exireme-rproud mother and grandma. She JwJll also be missed by many, many 'friends. Funeral services will be Theld Friday, January 27, 2 p.m. at University Lutheran Church, 1020 S.
Harrison Road, East Lansing, the Rev. Reed Schroer, the Rev. Dr. George H. O. Madseh, and Rev. Paul Schmidt officiating."

John Molesworth, DVM, Age 71. born in Brewster, Kansas, died in Posen, Michigan in September 2008.
"Thurl Eugene Demaree, 79, former Goodland resident, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at the Hays Medical Center.
He was born on July 18, 1926, in Kanorado to Ivan and Gladys (Burd) Demaree.
He married Harriet Smith, Aug. 31, 1948, in Goodland. He was a World War II Army veteran of the Asiatic Pacific Campaign and the Japan Army of Occupation.
Survivors include his wife, Hays; a son, Bruce Demaree, Wichita; two daughters, Kathy Hafliger and Denise Demaree, both of Hays; a brother, Lowell Demaree, Alva, Okla.; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Hays. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Mountain Standard Time in Goodland at the Goodland Cemetery .
Memorials are suggested to Goodland High School Alumni Scholarship for a senior attending Fort Hays State University."

SYLVIA

Sylvia E. Burd, 23, is a teacher in 1930 Wallace County, Kansas, lodging with the Weble family.

In 1938, a paper on sunspots "The writer wisheds to acknowledge the efficiency of Miss Sylvia BUrd, who spent nearly a thousand hours making the necessary routine calculations."

In 1940 she's in Los Angeles, working in the computer field, a coanion to Cahs. S. Young 47 and his sister Ruby Kalbrugh, and Cha' kids Carolyn 8 and Galon 4.
She had been in Lawrence, Kansas in 1935.

Sylvia is working a computer in 1950 Los Angeles, single.

1962 "mm were obtained, one on October 22, with the 200-inch and one on December 5, with the 100-inch. The first spectrum (measured by Miss Sylvia Burd ) revealed an effective magnetic field of He = +997 ±125 gauss. On October 22, the field was H6 = +574 ± 60 gauss,"


She was working at the Mount Wilson Observatory "HD 187474 is a single-lined spectroscopic binary. This was discovered by Sylvia Burd at Palomar Observatory, and the result was communicated to S. Leeman by Babcock. Leeman published the finding in 1964, along with orbital elements derived by Burd. The initial estimate of the orbital period was 700 days.

She was also supporting the museums "PASSION Jack London (1876–1916) Autograph letter, signed, to Charmian Kittredge (1871–1955) Jan. 8, 1904 Manuscript in ink on letterhead Purchase, Sylvia Burd Manuscript Acquisition Endowment, "

Sylvia Burd, born 18 Nov 1906 in Colorado, died 21 Sep 1995 in Los Angeles County.

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