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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

William S. and Myrtie M. (Steward) Bigelow, 7 South 49 West


In 1900 Nemaha County, Kansas, W. 'A. Biglaw' is a railroad laborer, 29, born in Iowa, married ten years to Mirtel Biglaw 27 Wife, Earl Biglaw 9 Son, Bliss Biglaw 7 Son, and Minnie Biglaw 5 Daughter. Hazel Biglaw 1 Daughter

In 1910 Seibert precinct, William Bigelow 39 is farming, Mertie Bigelow 36 Wife, Earl E. Bigelow 19 Son, Bliss S. Bigelow 17 Son, Minnie Bigelow 15 Daughter, Hazel Bigelow 12 Daughter, Clyde Bigelow 10 Son, and Glen Bigelow 6 Son.

In 1911 J.R. Black was president of District #8 school board, W.S. Bigelow treasurer, W. O. Bushnell is secretary, with an adddress of Seibert.

William claimed two quarters in sections 7 and 8, 7S 49W in 1913.


Myrtie M. Steward Bigelow BIRTH 27 Mar 1873 Franklin County, Iowa, DEATH 8 Mar 1945 Denver, Colorado, BURIAL Seibert Cemetery Seibert, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 16875237.
THE STRATTON PRESS
March 15, 1945
Mertie M. Steward, daughter of Stephen and Hattie Steward, was born March 27, 1873, in Franklin County, Iowa, and passed away at Denver, Colo., on March 8, 1945 at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 8 days. On September 11, 1889 she was united in marriage to William S. Bigelow at Phillipsburg, Kans. To this union were born six sons and two daughters, two of the sons preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, and six children, Earl of Vona, Colo.; Bliss, of Ordway, Colo.; Minnie Steen and Hazel Todd of Denver, Colo.; Clyde of Falcon, Colo.; and Lyle of Denver, Colo. Also surviving are two brothers, Ned and Burl Steward of Council Grove, Kansas, twenty grand-children and eight great grandchildren, besides many other relatives and a host of friends. The family lived on a homestead near Seibert from 1907 until 1917, then moved to Seibert. In September, 1943, they moved to Denver on account of her failing health. In November, 1944, she suffered a fall and broke her hip, leaving her bedfast until her death. While living on the homestead north of Seibert. Mrs. Bigelow accepted Christ as her Saviour and united with the Shiloh Baptist Church. Funeral services were held in the Seibert Evangelical Church on Sunday afternoon with Rev. L. E. Gabel preaching the sermon. A mixed quartette from Vona, Mesdames Howell and Tanner, and Mr. Frankfather and Mr. Carlstedt sang several beautiful numbers, with Mrs. Gabel accompanying them on the piano. Interment was in the Seibert cemetery with Hamer Shaw of Flagler in charge. The pallbearers were: Mrs. Bigelow's four sons and two grandsons.

William Seymour Bigelow BIRTH 21 May 1869 DEATH 11 Jan 1948 BURIAL Seibert Cemetery, MEMORIAL ID 16875096.
"William Seymour Bigelow was born in Guthrie county Iowa on May 21, 1869 and departed this life at Peyton, Colorado on February 11, 1948 at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 21 days. He was the youngest son of Eliphoz and Elizabeth Bigelow. On Sept. 11, 1889 he was united in marriage to Mertle M. Steward who preceded him in death on Mar. 8, 1945. To this union were born six sons and two daughters. Two sons preceded him in death. The surviving children are: Earl of Seibert, Colo., Bliss of Ordway, Minnie Steen and Hazel Todd of Denver, Clyde of Falcon, Colo., and Lyle of Colorado Springs. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Belle Andrews of St. Francis, Kans., and Mrs. Molly Myers of Grinnell, Kansas; twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Seibert, Rev. T. Marks delivering the sermon assisted by Rev. Fraley. Mrs. Ruth Simon, Mrs. Betty Bear, Mr. Dave Theissen and Mr. Ray Dykstra sang "There's No Disappointment in Heaven," "Sometime We Will Understand," and "We're Going Down The Valley One by One." They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Effie Gorton. Pall bearers were: Jess Miller, Dwight Cruickshank, Charley Stevens, Morton Nellson, Lew Cudney and Fosha Gorton, Sr. The Shaw Mortuary of Flagler had charge of the services.
He was laid to rest in the Seibert cemetery by the side of his wife. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bigelow and daughters, Leta, Ruth and Pauline of Falcon, Colo. and another daughter, Mrs. D. J. Gieck and husband of Colorado Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bigelow, Colorado Springs, Mr. and Mrs. Alice Todd and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirkwood, and Mrs. Minnie Steen, all of Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Bigelow and daughter, Mrs. Forest Harmon of Ordway, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert A. Becker of Vona, Mr. and Mrs. Girth Dykes of Joes and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Tubbs of Brewster, Kansas."

EARL

THE STRATTON PRESS
23 March 1964
EARL ELIPHAZ BIGELOW Earl Eliphaz Bigelow was born on July 10, 1890 in Phillips county at Logan, Kan., and assed away at his home in Seibert, March 5, at the age of 73 years & 7 months, following several years of declining health. He was the oldest son of William Seymour & Mertie M. Bigelow. In 1908 he came with his parents to their homestead near Seibert. Earl was married to Elizabeth Fuhlendorf at Stratton, on March 30, 1911 and to this union 7 children were born. Infant twins preceded him in death. Earl homesteaded northwest of Stratton. Then moved to a farm near Vona where he raised his family and joined the Christian Church in December of 1924. He retired in 1947 and moved their home in Seibert where he passed away. Mr. & Mrs. Bigelow had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1961. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of the home; 5 children, Floyd of Longmont, Co.; Howard of Benton City, Wash; Alma Becker, Vona; Louise Dykes, Limon; and Rose Anna Tubbs, Colby, Ks. "In The Garden," "Beautiful Isle" & "Sometime We'll Understand" were sung by Carl Harrison, Guy Harrison, Leander Becker and Douglas Becker accompanied by Donna Gross, organist. Pall bearers were Dan Tanner, Ed Deaver, Albert Thiessen, John Mumford, Don McAuley and Virgil Hase. Interment was in the Vona cemetery with Hendricks mortuary making the arrangements.

THE STRATTON SPOTLIGHT
NOVEMBER 20, 1989

Elizabeth Henrietta Bigelow was born on July 25, 1890 to Gustav and Fredricka (Mohr) Fuhlendorf at Odebolt, Sac county, Iowa. And passed away at the Burlington Rest Home on November 17, 1989, having attained the age of 99 years, 3 months and 19 days. Elizabeth started attending a country school when five years old. The Fuhlendorfs then moved to Armour, South Dakota where she graduated from Armour High School in 1908.Elizabeth had been left in South Dakota to finish her education while her folks homesteaded north east of Vona, Colorado in 1907. After graduating she made the trip by train to join her family in Vona. Elizabeth wanted to be a school teacher and had to study some more subjects that were required by Colorado.
Her first school was the Ashview School just south of the homestead. She later taught at the Murphy School northeast of Seibert, the Solid Center School northwest of Stratton, and the Pleasant Valley School south of Vona.Elizabeth was married to Earl Eliphaz Bigelow at Stratton, Colorado on March 30, 1911. To this union seven children were born. Twin sons Murl and Burl died in early infancyand a daughter Rose Ann Tubbs in 1970. Elizabeth and Earl celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1961. Besides teaching school Elizabeth helped her husband farm on a homestead 10 miles northwest of Stratton and on farms near Vona and Seibert. Her husband Earl became an insurance agent and Elizabeth was his competent bookkeeper.
Earl passed away at their home in Seibert in 1964. Elizabeth continued living at this home in Seibert until September of 1968 when she entered the Rest Home in Burlington. Elizabeth and Earl attended the Christian Church in Vona and was baptized in 1926. One of Elizabeth's favorite songs was "In The Garden." Elizabeth was the last to pass away of the nine children of the Gus Fuhlendorf family. Preceding her in death were brothers Henry, Fred, Art, Vertus, and Gustav, and sisters Ella, Marie and Neva. Elizabeth is survived by son Floyd and wife Ruth of Longmont; son Howard and wife Lona of Benton City, Washington; daughter Alma Becker and husband Wilbert of Vona; daughter Louise Dykes and husband Girth of Limon, Colorado; and son-in-law Gerald Tubbs, Sr. (husband of daughter Rose Ann who passed away in 1970), of Colby, Kansas; also 12 grandchildren and a number of great and great-great grandchildren. Elizabeth's cheerfulness and her ever ready wit and humor were attributes that will forever be cherished by her many friends and relatives.

Lifetime Kit Carson County resident Alma L. Becker passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at the Good Samaritan care facility in Fort Collins. She was 93 years old.
Alma was born on the Earl Bigelow homestead south of Vona on Jan. 15, 1919 to Earl and Elizabeth Bigelow. She was one of five children.
Alma graduated from Vona High School in 1937. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal saviour as a teenager while attending the Christian Church in Vona.
Alma faithfully taught the primary age Sunday school class for many years at the New Friedensberg Mennonite Church south of Vona. John 3:16 was her favorite Bible verse.
Alma married Wilbert Becker on June 28, 1939 in Stratton and to this union three children were born: Burleigh, Marvin, and Deanna.
The couple made their home on two different farms south of Vona until they purchased the Andrew B. Becker homestead in 1950.
Wilbert and Alma worked the farm together while raising their three children. They raised wheat, cattle, corn, feed crops, pigs, and of course chickens. Alma enjoyed her family and helping with the farm work, raising gardens, flowers, and canning fruits and vegetables.
She also liked preparing food for family and guests. She liked to watch Shirley Temple movies. Red birds were her favorite bird and color. She collected state spoons, salt and pepper shakers and toothpick holders.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert in 2005, her parents Earl and Elizabeth Bigelow, her brother Floyd Bigelow and sisters Louise Dykes and Rosa Anna Tubbs.
Alma is survived by her sons Burleigh and his wife Sandy Becker of Littleton, Marvin and his wife Cindy Becker of Greenwood Village and daughter Deanna (Dea) and her husband Curt Carroll of Fort Collins; one brother Howard Bigelow and his wife Lona of Benton City, Wash. and one brother-in-law Gerald Tubbs of Colby, Kan.
She is also survived by 6 grandchildren: Laurie, Stacey, Craig, Lance, Mike, and Brett; 15 great-grandchildren: Luke, Cameron, Ashleigh, Chase, Ryder, Claire, Jacob, Erin, Eli, Lawson, Morgan, Madelynn, Merrick, Shaunte’, and Kyle and 1 great-great-grandchild Rosabella.
Memorial contributions may be made in Alma’s name to the Hi-Plains Scholarship Fund and may be left at or mailed to the Colorado East Bank and Trust, 141 Colorado Ave., P.O. Box 286, Stratton, CO 80836.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the New Friedensberg Cemetery south of Vona.

STEVEN

Steven B. Bigelow BIRTH 15 Sep 1892 DEATH 8 Mar 1980 BURIAL Valley View Cemetery Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 30390441.

Mary Viola Noel Bigelow BIRTH 29 May 1895 Nebraska, DEATH 8 Nov 1978 Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado, BURIAL Valley View Cemetery Ordway, Crowley County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 30390465 .

MINNIE

Minnie Bigelow Age: 20 Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1915 Marriage Place: Seibert, Kit Carson, Colorado, Spouse: Clarence Morris.

Clarence Maywood Morris registered for WWI in Stratton, born January 12, 1886, farming for C.G. Adkins of stratton, with Minnie.

CLARENCE AFTER MINNIE

In 1930 Decatur County, Kansas, Dale H. Morris is 27, Zerma L. Morris 24 Wife, and Clarence M. Morris 45 Brother, divorced, doing odd jobs.

In 1950 Phillips County, Kansas, David Morris is 64, Mae Morris 56 Wife, and Clarence Morris 65 Foster Brother, a laborer in a lumber yard.

October 10, 1974 Lebanon, Oregon " Graveside service for Dale H. Morris, 72, 204 Cascade Drive, who died Tuesday at his home, will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Lebanon IOOF Cemetery, with the Rev. Matt Flood officiating. Huston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born Sept. 23, 1902 in Clyde, Kan. He was reared in Logan, Kan. and later farmed in that area. He came to Lebanon in 1935. He was a bean and berry farmer in the Gore district north of Lebanon for the past 28 years. He married Zerma Bennett Nov. 17, 19:8 in Hoxie, Kan. She survives. He was a member of the Crowfoot Grange.
In addition to his widow, survivors include three daughters, Bonnie June Jolley and Patricia Ann Garrett, both of Lebanon, and Erma Jean Walker of Hebo; a brother, Don of Liberal, Kan.; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild. "

MINNIE AFTER CLARENCE

Minnie married Leroy Barber, whose first wife Alphia Alice Dunwoody Barber BIRTH 30 Dec 1902 Keystone, Keith County, Nebraska, DEATH 2 Dec 1921 Keystone, Keith County, Nebraska, BURIAL Ogallala Cemetery Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska, PLOT Section 7, Block 32, Lot 2 MEMORIAL ID 146021588.
"She had married LaRoy Barber 17 Dec 1919 in Perkins County Nebraska."

In 1928 Denver, Leroy A. and Minnie live at 1862 Curtis.

Minnie M. Barber Divorce Date 4 Feb 1930 Divorce Place Denver, Colorado, Spouse Leroy A Barber

LEROY AFTER MINNIE

Laroy Anderson Barber Gender Male Marriage Date 1 Jun 1930 Marriage Place Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spouse Geneveive Blanche Lloyed Rodcay.

MINNIE AFTER LEROY

In 1940 Denver, Ben F. Steen is 58 Minnie Steen 45 Wife, and Robert Steen 6 Son.

June 16, 1971 "Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Roy Kearney of the Aurora Hills Baptist Church Tuesday morning, at the Aurora Chase Mortuary Chapel for George David Bevans, 61, 13396 E. Colfax, who passed away June 11. He was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery with Military Honors by Lowry Air Force Base. Mr. Bevans was born June 1, 1910, at Matheson, Colo., and was educated in Elizabeth, Colo. He married Minnie M. Steen in Denver March 27, 1955. She survives. He had been an employee of Colorado General Hospital since his retirement from the U.S. Army July 1, 1964. He had served in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and in Vietnam.
Mr. Bevans was the father of David G. Bevans, Tacoma, Wash.; stepfather of Robert Steen, Denver; brother-in-law of Lyle Bigelow, Denver, Clyde Bigelow, Falcon, Colo., and Bliss Bigelow, Ordway, Colo.
In addition he had several nieces and nephews."

Minnie M. Steen BIRTH 15 Feb 1895 DEATH unknown BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 30 MEMORIAL ID 202639449.
Ben F. Steen BIRTH 31 Oct 1881 DEATH 19 Mar 1952 BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 30 MEMORIAL ID 202639448.
"Bevans, Minnie M. Steen 04 Mar 1983 164 RMN
Bevans, Minnie M. Steen 07 Mar 1983 3E DP"

HAZEL

Hazel Alty Bigelow Age: 19, and Robert A. Todd married on 11 Apr 1917 in Vona, Kit Carson County, Colorado.

In 1920 Flagler, Robert A. Todd is farming, 38, born in Missouri, Hazel Todd 21 Wife.

In 1930 Kit Carson County, Robert A. Todd 49 is farming, Hazel A. Todd 32 Wife, and Bulah M. Todd 8 Daughter.

In 1950 Denver, Robert A. Todd is a kitchen helper, 69, Hazel A. Todd 52 Wife works in a hospital kitchen.

Robert Todd Birth Date: 17 Jan 1881 Last Residence: Denver, Colorado, Death Date: Apr 1967.

Hazel died 21 Dec 1968 Denver.

In 1950 Denver, Charles A. Kirkwood is a stock clerk for a rubber tire company, 30, born in Texas, Beula M. Kirkwood 28 Wife.

Bulah Myrtle Todd BIRTH 17 SEP 1921 Flagler, Kit Carson, Colorado DEATH 25 JUN 1974 Denver,

Charles Arthur Kirkwood BIRTH 30 Apr 1919 White Deer, Carson County, Texas, DEATH 4 Dec 2000 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 9, Site 1083 MEMORIAL ID 36077040.

Carolyn Marie Stringer Kirkwood BIRTH 17 Jul 1947 Blair, Washington County, Nebraska, DEATH 15 Jan 2020 Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas, BURIAL Fort Logan National Cemetery Denver, Denver County, Colorado, PLOT Section 9, Site 1033 MEMORIAL ID 206286590.
"Carolyn M. Kirkwood, age 72, passed away on Wed., Jan. 15, 2020 at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia, KS. She was born on July 17, 1947 in Blair, NE to Ronald M. & Margaret (Kirkpatrick) Stringer.
Carolyn graduated high school in Denver, CO. She later received a Bachelor’s degree in Theology. She married Charles A. Kirkwood on Aug. 29, 1975 in Denver, CO and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2000.
Carolyn was a CNA and homemaker. Carolyn moved to Concordia in 2002 to be closer to her family. She was a member of the Living Cornerstone Fellowship, Delphos.
Carolyn is survived by her sons, Paul Kirkwood, Minneapolis & Roy Kirkwood (Brooke), Concordia; sister, Shirley Stace, Seattle, WA; brother, Larry Stringer (Carol), Concordia; 5 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents, a step-son, Charles E. Kirkwood & sisters, Barbara Gorton, June Stringer & Judy Kurth."

CLYDE

Clyde Bigelow Age: 20, and Christine Cook married on 2 May 1922 in Arriba, registered in Kit Carson County, Colorado.

March 29, 1935 Falcon, Colorado items "Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bigelow and girls went to Seibert Friday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bigelow."

In 1940 El Paso County, Clyde Bigelow 38 is farming, Christene Bigelow 37 Wife, Mildred Bigelow 17 Daughter, Docis Bigelow 14 Daughter, Ruth Bigelow 10 Daughter, Leta Bigelow 8 Daughter, and Opal Pauline Bigelow 11/12 Daughter.

March 1962 "PAULINE FONCANNON is spending the veek with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bigelow, of Falcon. She is here from Limon on vacation."

Clyde Martin Bigelow BIRTH 24 May 1901 DEATH 9 Feb 1992 BURIAL Eastonville Cemetery Eastonville, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT NC 003 004 MEMORIAL ID 15364370.
"CLYDE MARTIN BIGELOW, 90, of Limon died Feb. 9, 1992, in Limon. He worked for the railroad and was a farmer.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Evergreen Funeral Home, Fountain and Union boulevards. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Revs. Dallas Shafer and Billy Parker officiating. Evergreen is handling arrangements.
Mr. Bigelow was born May 24, 1901, in Burn, Kan.
He was married to Christine Bigelow, who survives.
Mr. Bigelow is also survived by four daughters, Mildred Myrtle Paxton and Leta Mardell Benefiel, both of Colorado Springs, Ruth Leanora Harmon of Wood River, Ill., and Opal Pauline Foncannon of Limon; 15 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and seven great great-grandchildren.
He had a son, Merle Duane, and a daughter, Doris Iola Gieck, who are deceased."

Christine Mardell Cook Bigelow BIRTH 1 Apr 1903 Smith County, Kansas, DEATH 25 Mar 1997 Limon, Lincoln County, Colorado, BURIAL Eastonville Cemetery Eastonville, El Paso County, Colorado, PLOT NC 003 005 MEMORIAL ID 15364340.

"CHRISTINE MARDELL BIGELOW, 93, died March 25, 1997, at a hospital in Hugo. She was a cook for Falcon School District 49 and also helped with farm work.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Evergreen Funeral Home, 1830 E. Fountain Blvd. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Evergreen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dallas Shafer officiating. Burial will be at Eastonville Cemetery in Black Forest.
Mrs. Bigelow was born April 1, 1903, in Lebanon, Kan., to George and Alice (Eldred) Cook, who are deceased.
She was married to Clyde Marton Bigelow, who is also deceased.
She is survived by four daughters, Mildred Paxton and Leta Benefiel, both of Colorado Springs, Ruth Harmen of Alhambra, Ill., and Opal Pauline Foncannon of Limon; 18 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Merle Duane; a daughter, Doris Iola Gieck; and nine brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Bigelow enjoyed crafts, gardening and games. She was a very loving mother and grandmother who treated everyone very special.
She had lived in the Colorado Springs area for 70 years."

GLEN

Glen Bigelow BIRTH 26 Oct 1903 DEATH 4 Apr 1916 Seibert, Kit Carson County, Colorado, BURIAL Seibert Cemetery Seibert, Kit Carson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 37920804.

LYLE

Ione E. Shepherd Age: 15 Marriage Date: 13 Jun 1930 Marriage Place: Greeley, Weld, Colorado, USA Spouse: Lyle Stewart Bigelow.

In 1940 Bethune, Colorado, Lyle S. Bigelow is a laborer, 29, Ione E. Bigelow 25 Wife, Evon Bigelow 9 Daughter, Patricia Bigelow 8 Daughter, Burl B. Bigelow 3 Son, and Billy Roe Bigelow 1 Son.

Lyle S. Bigelow Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1953 Marriage Place: Colorado, USA Spouse: Marvel H. Dillon.

Lyle S. Bigelow Divorce Date: 5 Jun 1969 Divorce Place: Denver, Colorado, USA Spouse: Marvel H. Bigelow.

1955 "Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bigelow of Denver are spending a month's vacation in Pinecliffe in their trailer."

Lyle S. Bigelow BIRTH 1910 DEATH 1971 BURIAL Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, PLOT Victory MEMORIAL ID 139229695.

In 1930 Flagler, Roe H. Shephard is 43, Frances Shephard 38 Wife, Ione E. Shephard 15 Daughter, W. Maxwell Shephard 13 Son, Merton E. Shephard 10 Son, and Jackie D. Shephard 2 Son.
Harry Roe Shepherd BIRTH 23 Mar 1887 Nebraska, USA DEATH 1 May 1943 Colorado, USA BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, PLOT Block 19 MEMORIAL ID 86249405.

Frances Westover Shepherd BIRTH 1892 DEATH 1975 BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, USA PLOT Block 19 MEMORIAL ID 86249404.

Jack D. Shepherd BIRTH 9 Aug 1927 DEATH 8 Dec 1990 BURIAL Vernon Cemetery York, York County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 98698157.

WARREN
Warren Maxwell Shepherd Birth Date: 4 Feb 1917 Home City: Kensington Kansas Death Date: 26 Sep 1950 Casualty Country: Korea Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed Casualty Cause: Explosive Device (Grenade, Mine, Booby Trap, etc.) Casualty Air: Sea Casualty Service Branch: US Navy Rank: Chief Boatswains Mate.

Patricia married Harvey Ackerman March 5, 1968 in Carthage, Missouri.

Patricia Ann Ackerman BIRTH 16 Jan 1932 DEATH 21 Feb 2008 BURIAL Rose Hill Memorial Park Tulsa, Oklahoma, PLOT Section Crestview (22) L-90 MEMORIAL ID 171973150.

"Koy Jack Ackerman, 69, of Pryor, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on March 20, 1950 in Greeley, Colorado; the son of Harvey J. and Patricia (Bigelow) Ackerman. Koy faithfully served in the United States Marine Corps and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He worked in maintenance most of his life for Immanuel Baptist Church in Tulsa. Koy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially going fishing. He liked to watch the Kansas City Chiefs and OSU Football teams. He also looked forward to spending time with his family, and enjoying the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18, 2019 in the Shipman’s Funeral Home Chapel with Craig Haubein officiating. To leave his family a message, please visit his Tribute Wall at www.shipmansfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Shipman’s Funeral & Cremation Service.
Koy is survived by his wife, Jodi Ackerman of the home; daughters, Tracy Ackerman of Carthage, Missouri and Amy Davis and husband Lamont of Baxter Springs, Kansas; step son, Larry Sims of Pryor, Oklahoma; brothers, Kris Ackerman of Sherman, Texas and Randy Ackerman of Oklahoma; sister, Kim Borden and husband Doug of Claremore, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren, Sheniah Clark, Kaelob Hinojoza; Kyle Reed and Taylor Reed; 3 great grandchildren; Dreyson Felix, Kynleigh Reed, and Ava Burnett; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Patricia Ackerman."


April 9, 1976 Hanford, California "Burl Brice Bigelow, 39, and Delia Franco Martinez, 29, both of 18452 Spruce St , Lemoore. "

Evon Leone Bigelow Age: 18 Birth Place: Flagler, Colorado Marriage Date: 14 Mar 1948 Marriage Place: Culver, Jefferson, Oregon, Spouse: Ralph Vernon Morton.

Burl Bryce Bigelow Birth Date: 23 May 1936 Birth Place: Vona, Colorado Death Date: 10 Feb 1992 Father: Lyle S. Bigelow Mother: Ione Shepherd.

December 2013 " Delia Franco Bigelow passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2013 in Windsor, CA, at the age of 66. She is survived by 4 sons: Carlos Martinez of Visalia, Richard Martinez of Healdsburg, Dusk Bigelow of HI, and Rand Bigelow of WV, 1 daughter: Dawn Bigelow of AK, 1 brother: Salomon Franco, Jr. of Windsor, 3 sisters: Elida Guzman of Healdsburg, Yolanda Adams of Windsor and Grace Delao of Windsor, 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Burl Bigelow, her son Edward Martinez, her parents Salomon and Ines Franco, and her brother Samuel Franco. Delia was bornin Texas but raised in Geyserville, California. Delia moved to Lemoore with her husband Burl Bigelow, where they raised their children. Delia loved her job and spent thirty-five years as a director of senior nutrition for Tulare County and Kings County. She was well respected and loved by all her colleagues. She was well known in the community and loved by many, especially the senior citizens who she lovingly prepared meals for. Delia had a passion for cooking and was very fulfilled by helping seniors in her community. But nothing was a bigger passion for her than her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She enjoyed spending numerous holidays and vacations with her extended family. Delia was enjoying her retirement, spending time with family and catching up with friends. She will be remembered for her fun-loving personality, her impeccable sense of style, but most of all for her heart of gold.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. at Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel, 420 W D St., Lemoore, CA. A Vigil Rosary Service will be held on Thursday at 6:00 P.M. in the funeral chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 870 N. Lemoore Ave., Lemoore, CA., with burial to follow at Lemoore Cemetery."

William R. Bigelow Age: 23 Marriage Date: 30 Apr 1961 Marriage Place: Los Angeles, California, Spouse Name: Betty L. Brown.

Betty L Johnson Spouse Name: Billy R Bigelow Location: Los Angeles City Date: Dec 1967.

Billy R. Bigelow BIRTH 3 Apr 1938 DEATH 23 Sep 1982 BURIAL Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 171775196.


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