William's family:
October 1896 "A. J. August was today appointed postmaster at Lawson, Clear Creek county, Colorado, vice E. M. Partridge, resigned."
Pioneer Association of Clear Creek County met at the Court House Monday evening. Present, Robert W. Steel, president; Charles C. Post, secretary; Charles W. Pollard, treasurer; John F. Phillips, marshal; and fourteen others. The object of the meeting was to take suitable action concerning the death of Charles DesMoineaux; late a member of the Association, who died August 28 th, 1886."
May 1899 Lawson " Mrs. Fred DesMoineaux returned Sunday from a visit of a week in Denver with Mrs. E. M. Partridge."
"In Lawson, Sept. 19th, 1899, Mrs. Fred L. DesMoineaux, age 26 years, 6 months and 6 days."
"Mrs. Sarah DesMoineaux died at Silver Plume, Colo., Saturday, April 20th, 1901, from the effects of dropsy and other troubles, at the age of 74 years. She was buried on the 22d in Alvarado cemetery. Many will remember Mrs. DesMoineaux as having been engaged in the grocery business here in the sixties. Deceased was the mother of Fred L. DesMoineaux of Lawson, also leaving a daughter at Silver Plume and also other children elsewhere in the state."
October 1898 Georgetown, Colorado "Mrs. E. M. Partridge leaves for Denver Sunday. She has been with us for fifteen years and her departure is greatly regretted. Mr. Partridge left a few weeks ago for Creede."
July 1899 Georgetown " Mr. E. M. Partridge, who has been looking at mining property here, returned to Denver on Wednesday."
November 1899 Georgetown, Colorado "Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Partridge have returned to Lawson for the winter. Their many friends are pleased to have them back. "
They were in Lawson, Clear Creek County, Colorado in 1900, Edwin Partridge 59 an ore miner, Melvina C. Partridge 45 Wife, Carl A. Carlson 19 Boarder, and Fred L. Desmoineaux 34 Boarder.
July 1906 Denver "In a divorce complaint filed in the district court. Melvina Partridge charges Edwin M. Partridge with failing to support her for the last five years. The couple married in Beloit, Wis., August 17, 1886."
Edwin M. Partridge BIRTH 26 Apr 1838 Allegany County, New York, DEATH 5 Jul 1915 Indian Valley, Adams County, Idaho, BURIAL Cambridge Cemetery Cambridge, Washington County, Idaho, PLOT 50 8 MEMORIAL ID 28833804.
Melvina C. Partridge BIRTH 5 Oct 1846 Wyoming County, New York, DEATH 13 Dec 1927 BURIAL Wilmington Cemetery Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California, PLOT Block 5, Lot 2, Grave #3 MEMORIAL ID 140693803 .
CHRISTIE'S FAMILY
In 1850 Ogdensburg, New York, Stephen Paine is 39, Sarah Paine 36, Marsha Paine 14, Mary Paine 12, Silas Paine 10, (Christie's father Cyrus A. Payne), Alta Paine 7, Alice Paine 4, and Myron Paine 1.
In 1860 Champlain, Clinton County, New York, Ira Carter , 53 , Charlotte Carter , 50 , Harrison Carter 20 , Charles Carter 18 , Walter Carter 16 , Webster Carter 16 , and Caroline P. 11. All were born in Canada.
Maria J. (Carter) Clarkson BIRTH 1838 DEATH 25 Jul 1867 BURIAL Glenwood Cemetery Champlain, Clinton County, New York, PLOT Lot E-80 MEMORIAL ID 149845096.
"Walter and Webster Carter (Cartier) enlisted in the 34th Infantry in Champlain about 5 weeks after Lincoln's call for 75.000 men. They were assigned to Captain Davis Rich's Company D that was made up of men who enlisted in the Town of Champlain. The brothers were two of the 66 privates that were enrolled expecting to serve for two years.
The regiment went to Washington in July after organizing in Albany and, by September, they were patrolling along the Potomac west of the capital. In April 1862, they started their journey up the Virginia Peninsula, heading toward Richmond in the Army of the Potomac under General McClellan. During May, June, and July they sustained over 150 casualties. They stayed at Harrison's Landing until August 15th and in September joined the Maryland Campaign.
On September 17th they received 154 casualties at the battle of Antietam including 98 wounded. Webster was wounded and eventually lost the thumb on his right hand. He spent the next four months in hospital in Philadelphia until he was discharged.
Walter moved on with regiment which was ordered to Falmouth, VA, then. crossing the Rappahannock River, in December, they spent four days fighting in Fredericksburg in the middle of the month and received 35 more casualties. In May of 1863, just before the 34th mustered out, they participated in the Battles of Marye's Heights and Salem Church receiving minor casualties. The regiment returned to Albany and were mustered out on June 30th.
The sons of Ira Cartier and Charlotte Saxe spent the rest of their lives between New York, Vermont where their father was born and Quebec, their mother's birthplace."
Cyrus Payne and Carrie "Cranston", marrying in Burlington, Vermont August 1, 1865, divorced in Denver in 1893.
In 1870 Clinton County, New York, Cyres Payne is a carpenter, 28, born in New York, 28 Carrie Payne 20, born in Canada, with twins Walter Payne 4, and Webster Payne 4 .
Cyrus A. Payne proved up 80 acres in section 28, 12. 2E., Seward County, Nebraska in May 1875.
In 1880 Franklin County, Nebraska, Cyrus A. Payne is 38, born in New York, Carrie C. Payne 31 Canada, Ida M. Payne 3 Nebraska, Webster D. Payne 13 New York, Walter S. Payne M 13 New York, Frankie B. Payne Sister 9 Nebraska, Allie G. Payne Sister 8 Nebraska, and Christie M. 5, born in Nebraska .
In 1885 Franklin County, C. A. Payne is 42, C. C. Payne 36, D. W. Payne 18, W. S. Payne 13, A. G. 12, a daughter, C. M. 10 a daughter, I. M. 8 a daugher, and D. B. 2.
CHRISTIE AND JOHN
John H. Merrell and Christie M. Payne married on 12 Jul 1890 in Denver, Colorado.
In 1900 Iliff, Logan County, John H. Merrell is farming, 30, Christie M. Merrell 25 Wife, Harriet G. Merrell 8 Daughter, Francis O. Merrell 7 Son, Henry A. Merrell 5 Son, and Carter C. Merrell 3 Son.
Clark Merrell 1902-1903 is buried in Sterling in a lot owned by J. H. Merrell.
In 1910 Sterling, William Partridge is a farm laborer, 45, born in Iowa, Christy Partridge 34 Wife, Hatty Marrill 18 Step Daughter, Frank Marrill 17 Step Son, Augustes Marrill 15 Step Son, Carter Marrill 13 Step Son, and Dorothy Marrill 10 Step Daughter .
William is also in another household in Logan County in 1910....
Frank H. Merrell 6/20/1914-11/2/1915 is buried in the Riverside cmetery lot.
Donald C. Merrell was buried November 12, 1925 in that lot, five months after Christie's burial there.
John H. Merrill BIRTH 1870 DEATH unknown BURIAL Burial Details Unknown MEMORIAL ID 234912170.
WILLIAM AND CHRISTIE
W. L. Partridge Age 40 Birth Place Iowa to Edward and Melvinia Partridge, married Christa M. Merrell on 17 Apr 1906 in Cheyenne County, Nebraska.
October 1911
October 1911 "Bunk parties are the order of the day in the neighborhood between Sterling and Iliff. The parties take the form of week end visits, the guests gathering Saturday evening and remaining over Sunday. The first one was given by Miss Hattie Merrill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Christie Partridge, on Saturday evening, October 14. The guests were Misses Eunice Cole,. Ida Reinhardt, Adelaide Turcot and Frances Swedensky. The evenings are spent in games, music and pranks which last far into the night, the sumptuous meals forming no amall part of the program. Each of the young ladles will take her turn as hostess, the party being invited for next Saturday night at the home of Miss Cole. "
March 1912
William Lloyd Partridge BIRTH 28 Jun 1866 Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa, DEATH 6 Apr 1912 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT 1-72 block 046 lot 0004 space 4 MEMORIAL ID 234911896.
September 1912 "Mrs. Christie Partridge is building a house on her homestead 6 miles north of Sterling. "
May 1913 Iliff items "Mrs. Partridge unloaded a car of pipe and other material last week, to be used in putting in a large pumping plant on her place southwest of town."
Christie Partridge and Henry W. Jones married on 10 Feb 1914 in Logan County.
Christie claimed 160 acres in sections 13 and 24, 8N 52W in 1915.
January 1918 "Mrs. C. P. Jones and daughter, Miss Hattie, are expected to return today from Camp Funston, where they went to visit their sons and brothers, Henry and Frank Merrell. These boys left with the second contingent of the national army from Logan county."
In 1920 Logan County, Christie Jones is married, 46, Carter Jones 23 Son, Charlotte McCullough 20 Daughter, and Bethel McCullough 2 Granddaughter.
Christie May Payne Merrell BIRTH 31 Dec 1876 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, DEATH 1925 Sterling, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, MEMORIAL ID 55050512.
July 1947 Estes Park " Last week a reunion of the Merrell family was held in Loveland, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Sandoz. It was the first time in 22 years the five brothers and sisters had been together. In the party were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Merrell of Estes Park; Miss Hattie Merrell of Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Merrell, Great Falls, Mont.; and Mr. and Mrs. Carter Merrell, children and grandson, Sterling, Colo.: and Mr. and Mrs. Sandoz. In the afternoon the group was joined by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindell and daughter of Brush, Colo. Mr. Lindell is a cousin of the Merrells. "
WILLIAM AFTER CHRISTIE
In 1908 William Partridge of Sterling was a witness for the claim of William D. McConaughy of Iliff for land in 9N 51W.
In 1910 Crook precinct, Logan County, Wm. L. Partridge 43 is a ditch contractor, married, Edwin M. Partridge 72 Father, born in New York, Melvina C. Partridge 59 Mother, also born in New York, Charles M. Brickles 38 Hired Man, Charles W. Haines 20 Hired Man, and John Fridley 32 Hired Man.
William claimed a quarter in section 13, 8N 52W in 1916.
FRANK
Sidney, Nebraska " Frank Merrell and Susie Davis, both of Sterling, Colorado, were united in marriage by County Judge pen at his office October 21st, 1913."
She had been in Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1900, Henry H. Davis 53 , Julia A. Davis 45 Wife, Maggie M. Davis 23 Daughter, Leckey P. Davis 7 Daughter, Susie S. Davis 4 Daughter.
Henry Henson Davis BIRTH 9 Dec 1845 Ohio, DEATH 6 Oct 1900 Nebraska, BURIAL Shickley Cemetery Shickley, Fillmore County, Nebraska, PLOT Lot 299 MEMORIAL ID 66493720.
In Lincoln County, Nebraska in 1910, Julia A. Davis 53 , Beckey P. Davis 16 Daughter, and Susie S. Davis 14 Daughter.
August 1917 Sterling "Transactions report ed by Mr. Jenkins include the sale of ‘ two quarter sections of land west of i Willard to David Eidt by Julia Davis. ! who in turn has taken a house and two 'I lots In the 500 block on Beattie street r | where she will make her home."
October 1917 "Mrs. Julia Davis, mother of Mrs. J. A. Essex and Mrs. Frank Merrell, of Sterling, was seriously bruised and perhaps internally injured in Brush Saturday night, when the livery car in which she was riding was struck by another car. She is now at her home in Sterling.
Mrs. Davis went to Brush Saturday to visit friends. The train was late and the people who were to meet her missed the train. She started for the home in a hired car. The driver was running in low when he turned a corner and came out in front of another car in which were three boys. The latter car was on the wrong side of the road and was going at a fast speed. The driver barely missed a man and woman who were pushing a baby carriage and, while looking back, drove straight into the car in which Mrs. Davis was riding. Mrs. Davis was hurled ten feet from the car. Fortunately the car in which she was riding was an open one, and she did not strike any obstructions. She was taken into the house of Roy Bruebaker, where she remained until Wednesday night, when she was brought home. Her condition now is somewhat serious. One of the boys riding In the other car was hurt, and it is thought probable that his spine was broken. He is a member of the Christian Science church, however, and refused the attention of any doctor."
Julia Ann Davis BIRTH 1855 DEATH 1933 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57105323.
In 1920 Sterling, Frank H. Merrell 27 is a garage mechanic, Susie Merrell 23 Wife, and Frost Merrell 3 Son.
In 1940 Salt Lake City, Frank H. "Murrell" is 49, Susie Murrell 44 Wife, Trost Murrell 23 Son, and Dorothy Murrell 16 Daughter.
1944 Great Falls, Montana
Francis Hoadley 'Frank' Merrell BIRTH 13 Jan 1893 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 8 Sep 1974 Garden Grove, Orange County, California, BURIAL Westminster Memorial Park Westminster, Orange County, California, MEMORIAL ID 208159587.
Susie S. Davis Merrell BIRTH 28 Aug 1895 Nebraska, DEATH 16 Sep 1974 Garden Grove, Orange County, California, BURIAL Westminster Memorial Park Westminster, Orange County, California, MEMORIAL ID 208159613 .
CARTER
Carter C. Merrell, 28, and Kathryn J. Gartree married on 24 Jan 1925 in Sterling, Colorado.
In 1930 LaGrange, Goshen County, Wyoming, Carter C. Merrell is a garage mechanic, 34, Kathyrn J. Merrell 23 Wife, Dona M. Merrell 3 Daughter, Opal L. Merrell 2 Daughter, and Jean E, Merrell 0 Daughter.
In 1940 Sterling, Carter Merrell 43 is a buyer, Kathryn J. Merrell 32 Wife, Donna May Merrell 13 Daughter, Opal Merrell 12 Daughter, Jean A. Merrell 10 Daughter, Robert C. Merrell 8 Son, and June Merrell 3 Daughter .
September 1948 Brush, Colorado " First Christian church was the scene of an impresive candlelight ceremony on Sept 19, when nuptial vows were exchanged by Miss Jean Merrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Merrell of Sterling and Donald Atkins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Atkins of Merino. the Rev. Raymond Swarts officiated the double-ring ceremony at three o'clock in the afternoon, before an altar graced with pink and white gladioli. The bride, attired in white and wearing a corsage of red rose buds, was given in marriage by her father.
Mrs. Eldon Deibert, aa matron-of-honor, wore a gray suit and a corsage of lavender gladioli blossoms. Charles Atkins, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Miss Jane Merrell and Miss Margaret Atkins were the usherettes. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. John Helmut of Merino sang "Because," and "The Lord's Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Wilson at the organ. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church Mrlon. The bridal table was covered with a three-tier wedding cake, with Mrs. Alfred Hobson, Mrs. Daisy Yant, Mrs. Floyd Bacon, and Mrs. Larry McDonald presiding. Mrs. Deibert and Miss Rose McCard were in charge of the guest book.
Mr. Atkins was graduated from the Roosevelt high school and attended the Colorado A&M college at Fort Collins and the Sterling Junior college. He is now employed by the state highway department. Following a short wedding trip to the mountains, the young couple will make their home in Brush."
Carter C. 'Pat' Merrell BIRTH 30 Dec 1896 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 2 Apr 1983 BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, PLOT Christus Garden Lot 07 MEMORIAL ID 41858380.
Kathryn Gartrell Merrell BIRTH 13 Sep 1907 DEATH 15 Jun 2001 BURIAL Sunset Memorial Gardens Sterling, Colorado, PLOT Christus Garden Lot 07 MEMORIAL ID 41858396.
"Kathryn Jane Merrell, 93, of Sterling, died Friday, June 15, 2001 in Sterling.
Visitation, will be from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, at Tennant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 20, at Tennant with the Rev. John Hammond officiating. Burial will be at Sun set Memorial Gardens in Sterling. A reception and refreshments for friends and family following the burial service will be at the First Christian Chureh.
Kathryn was born on Sept. 13, 1907 to Walter E. and Emma Mae (McCarty) Gartrell in Sommerset, Neb. The family moved to Sterling in 1913. She attended Sterling schools.
On Jan. 24, 1925 Kathryn married Carter "Pat" Merrell. They lived at 304 Platte St., which was the old Merrell homestead that had been moved to town. They also spent about two years in LaGrange, Wyo. In 1931 they moved to a cabin on 160 acres in the mountains near Paonia.
In 1932 they returned to Sterling with their growing family. For the next few years Kathryn worked for the railroad cleaning passenger cars at night. She also worked for the White Kitchen Bakery during the days for many years.
They had seven children. The first, Donald, died shortly after birth. Their other children were Donna, Opal, Robert, Jean, June and Jim. Raising six children during the depression was difficult and there were some tough times, but Kathryn kept her priorities straight, family first, no matter what the sacrifice. One year later, Pat went to the mountains to work on the Taylor Dam because there was no work here. Kathryn stayed home and cared for all the kids as well as work ing at various local restaurants part-time. Both Pat and Kathryn were proud of the fact that even with six kids, during the depres sion and illness and hard times, they never once accepted any public assistance. They did it the hard way and on their own.
Even during the hard times it was important to both that all the kids had what was needed and enjoyed life. There were many picnics and roasting-ear roasts down along the river bottom, swimming parties and ice skating days. Short trips around the coun try became all day events.
Kathryn enjoyed all of her family and extended family. She also enjoyed traveling. As a family they visited almost all the states, including Alaska. They also traveled to Mexico. After the kids were grown and Pat passed away, she still traveled. She visit ed Hawaii and Europe. She was active in Senior Citizens and was a life-long member of the First Christian Church. She enjoyed gardening and card parties with her friends. She also enjoyed oil painting and art classes and keeping active.
She was a loving mother who will be sadly missed by family and friends alike.
Kathryn is survived by a sister, Maude Norris of Denver; children, Donna Dexter of Atwood, Opal Merrell Burton of Mojave, Calif., Robert Merrell and wife Edna of Nunn, June Merrell Lauer and husband Pete of Sterling and James Merrell and wife Bona of Atwood; 17 grandchildren, Christie Clark, Verlia Dexter, Nancy McClune, Mike Burton, Terry Burton, Roberta Herrin, Rebecca Wolever, Charles Merrell, Robert Merrell Jr., Nicholas Merrell, Sandy Clark, Mark Atkins, Kelly Atkins, Deb Egbert, Valerie Frank, Ann Matthies, and Pete Lauer Jr.; 32 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in passing by her husband of 58 years, Carter "Pat" Merrell; a daughter, Jean Merrell Atkins and husband Don; a son, Donald Merrell; three brothers, Pat Gartrell, Guy Gartrell and James Gartrell; and three sisters, May Gartrell Leper, Pearl Monthie and Opel Harding."
Donna May Merrell Dexter BIRTH 29 Oct 1926 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 12 Apr 2009 Sterling, BURIAL Burial Details Unknown MEMORIAL ID 46591121.
"Donna May Merrell Dexter, 82, passed away April 12, 2009, at Sterling Living Center. A celebration of her life will be held at 3 p.m.Friday, April 17, at the Peace Lutheran Church, 1404 S.Ninth Ave., Sterling. Donna was born Oct. 29,1926 in Sterling to Carter (Pat) and Kathryn Merrell.She attended Sterling schools.
She married Raymond Dexter in June of 1952. Out of that marriage, three daughters were born. They spent many years living in Lola Creek, Mont., Merino, and Frisco. They then moved to Fountain where Donna owned and operated a dry cleaning and laundry business. Raymond died on Dec. 24, 1973.
Donna and the three children moved back to the Sterling area, living in Desert Village for a short time, then moving to Atwood in 1977 where she resided until entering the nursing home in December of 2007.
Donna was well known for her hard work and family commitment, independence and strong opinions. She spent many years helping care for her parents. She was a regular visitor to Sterling Living Center, visiting many friends and residents there and participating in activities before the moved there. Her hobbies were reading, gar dening and yard work, and visiting her many friends and family, but her true passion was visiting the Colorado Rocky Mountains, collecting pine cones, rocks, picnics, and climbing the mountains with her grandchildren.
Donna was preceded in passing by her parents Carter and Kathryn Merrell, sister Jean Atkins, and brother Robert Merrell.
She is survived by her daughters, Christie Britton and husband Jewell of Greeneville, Tenn., Nancy McCune and fiancé Ken Watkins of Grand Junction, and Verlia Dexter-Dutton and husband Steve of Lakewood; her sisters, Opal Burton and husband. Terry of Lancaster,Calif., June Lauer and hus band Pete of Sterling; and her brother, James Merrell and wife Bona of Atwood; grand children, Bryan Clark and wife Laura of Sterling, Cathi Herrera and husband Jesse of Johnstown, Erik Logan of Denver, Nathan Dexter of Lakewood, Lindsey McCune of Denver, Mykie Clark of Greeneville, Tenn.; step- grandson, Andrew Dutton Topper of Denver; great grandchildren, Alexia Herrera and Adrian Herrera, both of Johnstown, and Brayden Clark of Sterling; step- great- grandchildren, Alexis Sky Delgadillo and Gabriel Tedder; nephews and nieces, Nick Merrell, Pete Lauer Jr., Ann Mathies, Val Frank, Deb Egbert, Roberta Herrin, Becky Wolever, Charles Merrell, Robert Merrell Jr., Sandy. Atkins- Clark, Mark Atkins, Kelly Atkins, Mike Burton, Terry Burton, and numerous great- nieces and nephews; and special friends, Bernice Page and Helen Williams."
Jean A. Atkins BIRTH 6 Feb 1930 DEATH 9 Feb 1992 BURIAL All Saints Episcopal Church Columbarium Loveland, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 225731540.
CHARLOTTE
Charlotte D. Sandoz was born July 4, 1900 to John H. Merrrill and Christie Payne. She died January 31, 1993 in Loveland, widow of James A. Sandoz , Sr., married August 21, 1921. He died Sept 18, 1977.
EVA
November 1907 "Miss Eva Partridge and Miss Cora Tanner came down from Denver the first of the week and proved up on two fine homesteads."
"Notice Is hereby given that Eva A. Partridge of Sterling, Colorado, has filed notice of Intention to make final five year proof in support of his claim, vis: Homestead Entry made Nov. 1, 1902, for the southeast 1/4 of section 35, township 10 n., range 53 w., and that said proof will be made at Sterling, Colorado, on November 6, 1907. He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of the land, vis: William Welsbrod, of Sterling, Colo., Thomas Giacomini, of Sterling, Colo., Carrle A. Tanner, of Sterling, Colorado, Charles W. Thurlnger, of Denver, Colo."
HARRIET
Carl E. Arosin Age 30 years, son of E. C. Arosin and Anna F. Fredricks, married Harriett G. Merrell, Age 27 years, daughter on John N. Merrell and Christie Payne, on 28 July 1923 in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California.
HENRY
Henry is in the Pueblo hospital in 1920.
May 14, 1922 St. Joseph, Missouri
May 1923 Greeley, Colorado " Mr. and Mrs. John C. Curnutt of 1454 Ninth street are moving to Maryville. Mo. Mr. Curnutt left Tuesday morning. Mrs. Curnutt and a daughter, Mary Curnutt, who is graduating from the high school, will remain for graduation, when they will also leave for there. The family formerly lived in Maryville, but has been in Greeley for the past nine months."
May 1929 Estes Park "Mrs. Henry Merrell received word of the appointment of her nephew, John Curnutt, Jr., of Maryville, Mo., to the Naval College at Annapolis, Md. He is the youngest son of her only brother, John Curnutt Sr., and was one of three from that district to receive this coveted honor."
In 1930 Estes Park, Henry A. Merrell is a salesman, 36, Gloria B. Merrell 40 Wife born in Missouri.
September 1933 " Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Merrell had as their guests over Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Z. Cumutt of Maryville, Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gordon of Ft. Lupton. Mr. Curnutt is Mrs. Merrell's brother and Mrs. Gordon, her niece."
Henry Augustus Merrell BIRTH 19 Dec 1894 Sterling, Colorado, DEATH 14 Dec 1953 Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, BURIAL Loveland Burial Park Loveland, PLOT Blk 35, Lot 33, Grave 1 MEMORIAL ID 150227031.
Elosia Bess Curnutt Merrell BIRTH 18 Oct 1885 Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri, DEATH 14 Aug 1972 BURIAL Loveland Burial Park Loveland, Colorado, PLOT Blk 35, Lot 32, Grave 4 MEMORIAL ID 150226974.
"Bess (Elosia B.) Merrell passed away Monday, Aug. 14, at a Loveland nursing home after an extended illness. She was 86 years of age - born Oct 18, 1885 in Maryville, Missouri to John H. Curnutt and Lydia K. Newhardt Curnutt.
Funerai services were held Wednesday, August 16, at 2 p.m. in the Kibbey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. F. C. Duerre officiating. Interment was in Loveland Burial Park.
She lived in Maryville until 1922, when she married Henry A. Merrell May 9, in St. Joseph, Mo., and they moved to the Loveland, Big Thompson Canyon, Estes Park area. Their home was across the river from Tuck-A-Way in the Big Thompson; in later years they purchased a home in Loveland, and lived there in the wintertime.
She was a 30-year member of the Estes Park Community Church of the Rockies, and very active in the Women's Club and the Music Club, and several clubs in the Big Thompson Canyon.
She is survived by one nephew, Roland J. Curnutt of Missouri; four nieces, Mrs. Ruby Hutton, Mrs. Mabel Brock, Mrs. Mary Catherine Gordon and Mrs. Virginia Holt, all of California. Close friends in Loveland were Elizabeth Crichton, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin (Jesse) Gorman, and Mr. and Mrs. Kerbert Earle."