Yuma County, Colorado Photographs

Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:

Clarence and Mary (Flynn) Goodwin, Raymond C. and Florence (Jordan) Goodwin, Wray


In 1880 Winnebago County, Illinois, Clarence Goodwin is 19, born in Minnesota, a farm laborer. Theopholis Goodwin is a well digger, 43, born in New Yrok, Catherine 39 in Pennsylvania, Adda 13 born in Minnesora.

His mother died in 1902

Theopholis, widowed, age 73, died in Chicago March 15, 1910.

CLARENCE'S SISTER

Addie L. Goodwin, 18, daughter of Theo Godwin and Caroline Carey, married Nahum C. Besment in Winnebago County on April 7, 1885.

Nahum is single in 1900 Illinois, and in 1910 Rockford, Illinois is 48, married two years to Laura E. Bement 50. Hazel is 17, Casey G. 9, Jenie 7.
Winnebago County deaths: " Bement, Addie Luella Oct 24 1905 Rockford "

Laura E. Northrup, 45, and Nahum C. Bement, 45, married in Chicago on August 21, 1907.

Hazel May Bement, 23 daughter of Nahum C. Bement and Ella Goodwin, married Percy B. St. Clair on Juene 20, 1916 in Winnebago County, Illinois.

MARY'S FAMILY

John Flynn and Margaret Fox married in Winnebago County, Illinois on Sept 11, 1857.

In 1870 Winnebago County, Illinois, John Flynn is 35, Margaret 31, Thomas 11, John 10, Mary A. 8, Eliza E. 6, Catherine 4, and James 1.

In 1880 Winnebago County, John Flynn is 43, Thomas 21, Mary A. 19, Eliza E. 16, Catharine A. 14, James 13, Joseph and William 11, And Emma 6.


John is buried in Durand, Illinois 1837-1923 # 112683780.

January 2, 1924 Freeport, Illinois "John Flynn, a resident of this community for many years, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, William Flynn. Mr. Flynn was born in Dublin, Ireland, 92 years ago and came to the United States when he was ?? years of age. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Kate Sisson, living in Colorado: Mrs. Agnes Goodwin, residing in Minnesota; Jack Flynn, Maryland, Wis,; James Flynn Owens?, Joe Flynn, Rockton, Illinois ; Mrs. Ella Meeks, Loyal, Wisconin, Mrs. Emma Shepardson, Shirland, Illinois; Will Flynn of Durand. Mr. Flynn was a veteran of the Civil war.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic church. Burial was made in the Catholic cemetery."

MARY AGNES' BROTHER
March 1927 "William Flynn dropped into Wray last Saturday and went out to the home of Mrs. W. A. Sissbn, six miles west of town, and gave his sister, Mrs. Sisson, whom he had not met in forty years, a surprise visit. Mr. Flynn was on his way to his home in Illinois from a trip to Californ’a, stopping here enroute. While in California, he purchased a home and will :rrtove there later in the year, intending to pay his sister here an extended visit when he makes this change. He left Tuesday for Illinois to close up his business there."

MARY AGNES' SISTER

In 1900 Winnebago County, Illinois, Clinton J. Shepardson born Nov 1870 , marrie d8 years to Emma M. May 1875 in Illinois, have John L. Oct 1892 and Josie Feb 1894, both born in Colorado.

In 1910 Winnebago County, Clint is 39, Emma M. 35, Lena J. 17, Josephine A. 16, and Mark C. 6.

Clinton Josiah Shepardson 1870-1934 is buried in Winnebago County # 82490897, with Emma Margaret (Flynn) Shepardson 1874-1956 # 84425514.

Joy Shepardson, 20, married George E. Bates on January 7, 1913 in Winnebago County.

"Mrs. Joyce [Joye] Lena Bates, 75, of Shirland, Illnois died Thursday. October 19, 1967 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was born on October 9. 1892 in Wray, Colorado, the daughter of Clinton and Emma Flynn Shepardson. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Josephene Katterhenry of Shirland, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mark Shepardson of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George and a brother, Mark Shepardson."

Josephine Shepardson was born Feb 28, 1894 at Wray, Colorado to Clinton J. Spepardson adn Emma M. Flynn.

March 14, 1955 Freeport Illinois "Fred J. Katterhenry, 67, died Sunday morning in a Monroe hospital following a long illness. He was born in Holland, Ind. Aug. 31, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Katterhenry. On June 18, 1930, he married the former Josephine Shepardson in Shirland. He came here in 1918 and worked for the Newell Grocery Co. for 3 years, retiring in 19S2. He was veteran of World War I, member of the Methodist Church and the Modern Woodmen of America. Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Henry and Walter of Beloit, Wis.; and two sisters, Mrs. Edwin Kellejohn of Holland, Ind and Mrs. Wilbur Hemmer of Shirland. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Shirland Methodist Church. The Rev. Henry Rose, pastor, will officiate Burial will be in Shirland Cemetery."

Josephine A. "Josie" (Shepardson) Katterhenry, 1894-1971 is buried in Winnebago County, Illinois # 84516607.


MARY AGNES' SISTER

Katie Flynn of Eckley and William A. Sisson of Robb married in Yuma on December 3, 1891, witnesses David and Mary J. Sisson. John N. Norvill, minister, performed the ceremony.

"Bringing to an end months of illness, death claimed Mrs. W. A. Sisson, widely known and highly respected pioneer resident of west of Wray, Thursday afternoon of last week, July 8, 1943 at the Wray hospital where she had been a patient for many weeks.
Old time friends thronged the Hitchcock Mortuary Saturday afternoon to pay final respects to the memory of their long-time friend and neighbor, and to hear Rev. William Brown, who had come from Fort Morgan to conduct the funeral service, praise her life so richly lived in high ideals and devotion to family and friends. Burial was in Grandview cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the funeral service:
Kathryn Ann Flynn, the daughter of John and Margaret Flynn was born December 17, 1867, near Durand, Illinois, where she spent her girlhood. In 1888 she came to Yuma County. She was united in marriage with William A. Sisson, son of a pioneer physician of this locality, on December 2, 1891. Mr. and Mrs. Sisson established a home on land which they homesteaded six and a half miles west of Wray, where they have lived fifty one years.
To this union two children were born, Mrs. Harald Bettex of Wray, and Captain D. E. Sisson, now serving in the United States Army Dental Corps, at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. There is one grandson. Earl M. Sisson, a student at Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, College Station, Texas.
Mrs. Sisson is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ella Meeks of Rockford, Illinois, and Mrs. Emma Shapardson of Shirland, Illinois, and by two brothers, Will Flynn of Rockford, Illinois, and James Flynn of Owens, Wisconsin. There are also several nephews and nieces, among whom is Mrs. James Karas of south of Wray. Mrs. Sisson had been confined to her bed for several years.
For the past months she had been a patient at the Wray Hospital. Through all her illness and suffering, she kept her interest in her home, in her family, and in her friends. Mrs. Sisson was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. The Sisson home was one where relatives, neighbors, and friends loved to come because of the sincere, cheerful hospitality found there. Often it was styled "the house by the side of the road". Mrs. Sisson was a woman of high ideals. She possessed enjoyment of life, the country which she and her husband have helped develop, flowers, music, nature and above all, her friends. Her ready wit and humor were a source of delight to her friends. The memory of her smile, of her originality of thought and expression, and her gracious personality remains as a cherished gift to her friends and to the members of her family."


Clarence Goodwin and Mary A. Flynn married in Winnebago County, Illinois on January 13, 1881.

In 1895 they're in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, Clarence 34, Agnes 33, Lulu 13, Ray 8 all born in ILlinois. Roberta Goodwin is 3, born in Colorado.

Clarence Goodwin proved up a quarter in section 6, 1N 45W in 1894.

In 1900 Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, Clarence Goodwin born May 1861 in Minnesota, married 19 years to "Maire" March 1862 Illinois, have Lula M. 18, "Ramend" May 1887 both born in Illinois, Bessie June 1891 in California, and Kate Nov 1897 in Minneosta.

August 1904 Wray "Clarence Goodwin of West Wray departed last evening for his former home in southern Minnesota to look after his property interests there. He expects to be absent about twenty days."

1908 Wray, Colorado "Clarence Goodwin and family moved into their new in the west part of town the latter part of last week. Mr. Goodwin is having a barn erected on his lots."

July 1909 "Mrs. Clarence Goodwin and children departed Wednesday for their home in Minnesota. They were accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. James Karnes, who is in very poor health."

Clarence is living alone in 1910 Yuma County, married 31 years, 56, born in Minnesota.
He's in the 1910 census in Yellow Medicine County, too, 48, with Mary A. 48, married 27 years. Mary, born in Illinois, has five kids, all living. Margaret 13 and Leora 8 are born in Minnesota.

"Clarence GOODWIN, whose wife is Mary E. Goodwin (married name) who was living in Yellow Medicine, MN on September 14, 1917 who executed a Deed of Trust for sale of property to William Earl GOOD and Emma L. GOOD for land in Wray, CO."

All four are in Yellow Medicine County in 1920.

In 1940 Minneapolis, Mary is widowed, 78, living with daughter Margaret Stoss 42 born in Minnesota. Mary was in Benton County, Minnesota in 1935.

Clarence 1861-1929 is buried in Saint Cloud, Minnesota # 162467034, with Mary Agnes (Flynn) Goodwin 1862-1941 # 162467272.

1932 Wray "Mrs. Agnes Goodwin and two daughters from Minnesota are visiting Mrs. Goodwin's sister, Mrs. Will Sisson and other relatives."

MARGARET

In 1930 Margaret Goodwin is teaching in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, single in a lodging house.

In 1940 Minneapolis, Mary is widowed, 78, living with daughter Margaret Stoss 42 born in Minnesota. Mary was in Benton County, Minnesota in 1935.
Oscar V. Stoss is 39, born in Pennsylvania.

Margaret Katherine Goodwin was born in Clarkfield, Minnesota on November 5, 1896, dying as Stoss on April 7, 1991.

BESSIE ROBERTA

Wray, Colorado "Word has been received here of the marriage of Bessie Goodwin and Willie Tuttle, at Benkelman, Friday, September 16, 1910. The ceremony wns performed by H. Meyer, of the German Lutheran church. The wedding comes as quite a surprise to the many friends of Miss Goodwin, who, however, wish her much happiness in her matrimonial venture. Mr. Tuttle is somewhat of a stranger here, but is to be congratulated on his choice of a wife."

Willis Floyd Tuttle registered for WWI in Clarkfield, Minnesota, born Oct 30, 1889 at McCook, Nebraska, farming.

 
In 1920 Swift County, Minnesota, Bessie Tuttle is 27, born in Colorado, W. F> Tuttle 30, Ronald 8, Clarence 4, and newborn Joseph.

In 1930 Mary Goodwin 68 is widowed, and Leora 26, a school teacher, are in Benton County, Minnesota. Bessie Tuttle, a school teacher, is 38 and Clarence Tuttle 15 are with them.

Bessie 48, is married to William Hoefel 55 in 1940 Benton County.

She's buried in Saint Cloud, Minnesota 1891-1972 # 119650528.
" She was a public school teacher for 40 years, teaching in Greenbush Township and Princeton schools until her retirement five years ago. Since then she had been living in Princeton.
She is survived by two sons, two sisters, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren." "


RAYMOND

1905 Eckley items "Roscoe Elliott went to Wray Friday evening, remaining over Sunday . He was accompanied home by Ray Goodwin."

"Raymond C. Goodwin and Miss Florence Jordan were married Wednesday evening, July 22, 1908 at the home of Judge and Mrs. J. S. Hendrie , the Judge performing the ceremony. The groom is twenty one years of age and the bride seventeen. The youthful couple has the best wishes of all."

October 1909 "Raymond Goodwin arrived from Clarksfield, Minnesota last week and is sick at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jordan, with an attack of typhoid fever."

December 23, 1910 "A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodwin, northwest of town, last Monday, and the young parents are twice happy, this being the second child."

May 1911 "Raymond Goodwin and family visited his sister, Mrs. Jim Karns, a few days last week."

October 1911 "Ray Goodwin has sold his relinquishment to a man near Haigler and expects to move to Minnesota soon."

November 1911 "Miss Bessie Jordan visited part of last week at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Ray Goodwin."

March 1913 "Ray Goodwin and family returned last week from Minnesota where they have been for some time, as we understand Mrs. Goodwin underwent a surgical operation."

"Born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Goodwin, baby son on Friday, July 11th, 1913."

December 1913 "Mrs. Clarence Goodwin left last evening for her home in Clarksfield, Minnesota. Mrs. Goodwin had spent two weeks near Wray visiting her daughter and son, Mrs. James Karns, and Raymond Goodwin and their families."

March 1914 "Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodwin left the first of the week for Minnesota where they will make their home in the future."

Raymond proved up two quarters in sections 13 and 14, 2N 44W in 1916.

January 1936 "Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin of Wisconsin came to Wray to spend Christmas with Mrs. Goodwin's father, Will Jordan, and with her sister, Miss Edith Jordan. They plan to return to their home this coming Saturday."

"Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jordan and Erma had as guests on Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Goodwin, Grandma Goodwin of Wausaw, Wise.' Miss Edith Jordan, Will Jordan and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Price and Howard."

April 1938 "Mr. and Mrs. Ray Goodwin of Wausau, Wis., were supper guests Tuesday evening at Will Sisson's."

March 31, 1938 "William Edward Jordan the youngest son of Daniel and Carolyn Jordan, was born February 19, 1861, near Beardstown, I11inois, and departed from this life March 26, 1938 at the age of 77 years, 1 month and 7 days.
He grew to manhood in the state of Illinois, later the family moving to Jasper county, Missouri where he met and married Sophia Brenneman on Sept. 21, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan moved to a government claim near Seibert, Colo., in 1886, where they resided a short time, but soon returned to Yuma County where they resided until their deaths.
To this union four children were born, Leonard F. who passed away in 1898, Florence G. Goodwin of Wausau, Wisconsin, Clark J. Jordan and Edith M. Jordan of Wray.
William Jordan was a kind, loving father, a good neighbor and won for himself a host of friends, who will miss his cheerful presence among them.
Mr. Jordan was preceded in death by his wife, who departed this life on Oct. 5, 1921. Of the Jordan family to whom William Jordan belonged one brother remains, Daniel of Burns, Oregon. Three brothers and four sisters have passed to their reward.
He leaves to mourn his departure, three children, Mrs. Raymond C. Goodwin of Wausau, Wisconsin; Clark J., and Edith M. Jordan of Wray, Colo. 8 grand-children and 4 great grand children, besides many nephews and nieces, other relatives and a host of friends."

1938 "We wish to express our sincere thanks to the neighbors, friends and relatives who assisted us in any way during the recent illness and death of our father and grandfather, W. E. Jordan. Also for the lovely flowers and to the hospital for their kindness to us. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Goodwin, and family; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jordan, and family; Miss Edith Jordan."

1953 "Miss Edith Jordan of Olympia, Wash., who had visited her cousins, Mrs. Doris Hisington and Mrs. Jay Prentice, and friend 3 for two weeks, left Tuesday morning with Mrs. Hisington on a trip through the Black Hills and to Wisconsin where her sister, Mrs. Raymond Goodwin, resides."
In 1940 Wausau, Raymond is a trimmer, 52, with Florence 48, Leila 31 born in Colorado, Floy 22 - both working at a bottling company - and Harry 15 in Minnesota.


Florence C. Goodwin, last residence Wausau, born Feb 22, 1891, died Dec 11, 1989.

His parents were very poor and felt they could not afford to raise him. He had been a befriended by my great grandmother Mary Ann Prinz Briggs Karns, so one day he came to her house with a small bundle of clothing under his arms and said "my Mom says I can be your son from now on". My greatgrandmother raised him as her own son, he was never legally adopted but used the Karns name.
Married 23 Nov 1907 Wray, Yuma.CO - Lula Margaret Goodwin.

In 1920 Wray, James A. Karns is farming, 37, Lula M. 37 Wife, Mary 8 Daughter, Leora 2 Daughter, and Roy 1 Son.

In 1930 Wray, J. A. Karns is 47, Lula M. Karns 47 Wife, Mary L. Karns 19 Daughter, Leora M. Karns 12 Daughter, Donald J. Karns 11 Son, and Henry Taddock 28 Laborer.

James Arthur 'Jim' Karns BIRTH 23 Jun 1881 Republic County, Kansas, DEATH 9 Apr 1959 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 19553258.
"James Arthur Karns was born June 23, 1881, in Republic County, Kansas. He came to Colorado at an early age with his foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Karns. He was married to Lula M. Goodwin on November 23, 1907. They resided on the Karns homestead near Wray until 1920 when he moved to his own farm ten miles south of Wray. He farmed there until 1939 when, due to failing health, he moved to a small farm near Goodrich. After the death of their son, Donald, in 1940, Mr. and Mrs. Karns returned for a short time to the farm on the flats. In 1944 they sold the farm and moved to their home near Fort Morgan. They resided there until May, 1955, when ill health forced them to move to Orchard to be nearer their daughter, Mary. Mr. Karns continued his residence there until Jan. 4, 1959, when a broken hip caused him to enter Colorado General hospital in Denver.
He died at the hospital on April 9, 1959. Mr. and Mrs. Karns celebrated their golden wedding day on Nov. 23. 1957.
Surviving him are his wife, Lula M. Karns; two daughters, Leora M. Gibson and Mary Mayer; one granddaughter, Margaret Gibson, whom they have raised.
The funeral services were held Monday, April 13, from St. Andrew’s Catholic church in Wray, with burial in Grandview cemetery.
Out of town relatives who were here to attend the rites included: two sisters of Mr. Karns, Mrs. Ben Dzuik of St. Cloud, Minn., and Mrs. Bessie Hoefel of Princeton, Minn.; a nephew, Vincent Dzuik of Princeton; a sister-in-law and niece, Mrs. Florence Jordan Goodwin and Mrs. Kathryn Jones of Wausaw, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mayer of Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mayer of Fort Morgan. "

Lula Margaret Goodwin Karns BIRTH 21 Dec 1881 Durand, Winnebago County, Illinois, DEATH 3 Jun 1959 Orchard, Morgan County, Colorado, BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 19553450.

"Mrs. James A. Karns, 77, of Orchard died at her home Wednesday morning of last week. Her death followed by less than two months that of her husband, who died April 9. Requiem mass was at St. Andrew’s church Saturday morning at 10 o’clock with Fr. Jos. A. Korb officiating and interment was at Grandview cemetery.
The former Lula M. Goodwin was born December 21, 1881, in Durand, I11. She was married to Mr. Karns on November 23, 1907. The couple lived in this community until 1941, when they moved to a farm near Fort Morgan. Four years ago they moved into Orchard. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mayer of Orchard and Mrs. Leora Gibson of Greeley; three sisters; Mrs. Bessie Hoefel and Mrs. Leora Dzuik, both of Princeton, Minn., and Mrs. Margaret Stoss of Harris, Minn., and one granddaughter."

August 4, 1958 Wausau, Wisconsin " Raymond C. Goodwin, 71, Woodruff, died here this morning at 8:15 o'clock in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Russell Jones, 203 S. Fifth Ave. He had been living here the past four months. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Helke Funeral Home, with the Rev. W. H. Ortwein, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Church, officiating. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park. The body will be in the funeral home from tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock until the time of the rites.
A native of Durand, Ill., Mr. Goodwin was born May 27, 1887, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goodwin. He was married June 22, 1908, in Wray, Colo., to Miss Florence Jordan, who survives. He and his wife observed their gold wedding anniversary this year. Surviving, besides the widow and Mrs. Jones, are three other daughters, Mrs. Leila Brandenburg, Brokaw, Mrs. Lyle Jones, 1206 N. Ninth Ave., and Mrs. Luella Perner, 311 Weston Ave.; two sons, Lloyd Goodwin, Shelton, Wash., and Everett Goodwin, 802 N. Second Ave.; four sisters, Mrs. Lulla Karns, Orchard, Colo., Mrs. Bessie Hoefel, Princeton, Minn., Mrs. Margaret Stoss, Harris, Minn., and Mrs. Leora Dziuk, Princeton; 20 grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. A son, Harry Goodwin, was killed in Germany during World War II."

Margaret Katherine Goodwin Stoss BIRTH 5 Nov 1897 Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, DEATH 7 Apr 1991 Foley, Benton County, Minnesota, BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, Show Map PLOT Block 10 Lot 197 Grave 8 MEMORIAL ID 176504342/


Leora Agnes Goodwin Dziuk BIRTH 11 Nov 1901 Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, DEATH 23 Jan 1977 Stearns County, Minnesota, BURIAL Calvary Cemetery Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, Show Map PLOT Block 10 Lot 197 Grave 2 MEMORIAL ID 175199226.


HARRY

Harry L. GOodwin died November 30, 1944, buried in Arndennes American Cemetery # 56358428.
"Was a B-17 engineer, killed in action, assigned to the 390th BG 570th BS"

LUELLA

The First Congregational church was the scene Oct 16, 1937 of the marriage of Miss Luella Goodwin, daughter of Raymond C. Goodwin, Wassau, and Dennis M Pernier, 2010 Carey ct., son of Bruno M Perrier, Pittsville. Mr. and Mrs. Perner will make their home in Madison."

1940 Wisconsin Rapids "Mr. and Mrs. R. Goodwin and son Harry of Wausau spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Perner."

FLOY

1940 Wausau "Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C, Goodwin, 1202 N. Ninth avenue, announce the marriage of their daughter, Floy Agnes, to Lyle F. Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones, Montello, which took place this summer at Waukon, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Jones will be at home to friends after October 6, at 511 V4 West i street."
"Floy Jones (Goodwin) surrounded by her loving family, peacefully began her journey home to everlasting life March 16, 2014 at the age of 97. Floy was the beloved wife of the late Lyle Jones Sr. and devoted mother to Lyle (Susan) Jones Jr. and Bonnie (Jones) Lemke. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Jennifer Jones, Jessica (Brian) Meyer, Brea (Isaac) Grace, Christopher (Lori) Jones, Shem (Katie) Lemke, Dr. Shayna Lemke (fiancé, Sergei Pavlov), Shad Lemke, Kasey (Kelly) Lemke. Adoring great grandchildren are Hannah, Matthew and Sam Meyer, Grace Jones, Shiloh Lemke, Sean, Millie, Kira Lemke, Nora Lemke, Innis and Adaryn Grace. Floy was preceeded in death by her sisters, Leila (Grover) Brandenburg, Catherine (Russell) Jones, Luella (Dennis) Perner; and brothers, Lloyd (Ruth) Goodwin, Everett (Margaret) Goodwin, and Harry Goodwin.
Floy Jones was born July 30, 1916 at home in Clarkfield, MN. When she was a child, the Goodwin family moved to Wausau and the family operated a granite quarry. Floy attended Wausau Senior High where she excelled on the swim team. Floy married Lyle Jones Sr. on August 29, 1940. She worked at the S.S. Kresge Store on the 400 block of downtown Wausau for 36-years. She was a store supervisor, advertising manager, and trained the new assistant managers. Floy and Lyle were Charter Members of St. Annes Parish.
The motto that Floy lived by was: "Help anyone that you can as you walk through life." Whenever she could, Floy was happy to lend that helping hand or an empathic ear to anyone in need, whether it was working at Kresges, being a Girl Scout leader and faithful pie maker for Fish Fries at St. Annes, a volunteer driver for St. Michael's School field trips, or a resident at Mt. View nursing home.
Floy was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed gardening, traveling, camping, kayaking until she was 92, and watching her grandkids play sports. Rain or shine "Grandma Jones" was there to cheer on the team. Floy was especially delighted by any opportunity to partake in the water exercise program at NCHC or play a friendly game of Yahtzee or cards. She often won, but made you feel good about losing.
Floy was able to bring happiness and a smile to any situation. She enjoyed playing practical jokes all throughout her life. She will be remembered by her quick wit and sense of humor but most of all her love of life.
When asked recently about words of advice she'd give her grandchildren. Floy shared, "Be kind to one another."
Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, March 27 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 700 W. Bridge St., Wausau.. Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Brainard Funeral Home, 522 Adams St., Wausau, and again at the Church on Thursday from 9:30 until the time of Mass. Interment will be at Restlawn Cemetery.

EVERETT

In 1940 Everett is a draftsman, 26, married to Margaret 25, with Patricia 3.

Margaret daughter of Henry Lowenstein, born July 22, 1914, died in Oshkosh on Oct 15, 2008.

She's buried in Wausau # 30846930.
"Survivors include her son, Everett L. (Santha) Goodwin, Oshkosh; daughters, Patricia L. (David) Jensen, Woodbury, Minn., and Jill Ann Lowenstein-Goodwin, Pompano, Fla.; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (Gerald) Rhyner, Wausau; and many more nieces and nephews."

Everett died in Marathon County April 19, 1979.

CATHERINE

Catherine Jones, 72, 1013 N. Fourth Ave., Wausau, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1987 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. The former Catherine Goodwin was born in Clarksville, Minn., Aug. 3, 1915, daughter of Florence Goodwin, Wausau, and the late Raymond Goodwin.
On Oct. 12, 1935, in Wausau, she married Russell C. Jones. He died April 24, 1984. She was a past president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Burns Post 388 Auxiliary, the VFW 7th District Auxiliary and the former Sunnyvale Auxiliary.
Survivors, beside her mother, include a daughter, Mrs. Reinhold (Kathleen) Engman, Dallas, Texas; five sons, Charles R., Chattanooga, Tenn., the Rev. Clayton L. Jones and Dennis, both of Milwaukee, and Douglas and Clair, both of Wausau; a brother, Lloyd Goodwin, Shelton, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Leila Brandenburg, Aubrey, Texas, and Mrs. Floy Jones and Mrs. Luella Perner, both of Wausau; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Two brothers, Harry and Everett, died earlier.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Wausau Bible Chiurch. The Rev. A.C. Abrahanison, will officiate. Burial will in in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. "

"Our beloved Navy Veteran Clair G. Jones passed away peacefully after a gradual decline in health at Medical City of Lewisville on December 27, 2018. He was surrounded by loving family, friends, and caregivers during the last days of his life. Clair was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on January 17, 1941, but has resided with his loving sister in Lewisville, Texas since 1992. He was one of six children born to Russell and Catherine Jones and will forever be remembered and survived by his brothers: Charlie Jones, Clayton Jones, Douglas Jones, and Dennis Jones; by his sister, Kathleen Engman; his children: Steven Jones, Kristina (Rob) Barbier, Russell (Erma Fliehs) Jones, Jayson (Karla) Jones, and Genese (Todd Kreger) Jones; his grandchildren: Jessika, Steven, Kelly, Laisey, Chad, Jordan, Amber, Shauna, Jake, Cassi and Megan; and his great grandchildren; Owen, Audra, Annelise, Molly Maryah, Sam Jr., Parker, Jack, Destiny and Naleea. He was adored by many nieces, Nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Clair was preceded in death by his parents, Russell Jones and Catherine Goodwin-Jones, and by his beloved grandson, Spencer Barbier. Clair was a Master Plumber and a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He touched the lives of so many with his contagious smile and loving personality. He will be greatly missed but, will always remain in our hearts and fondest memories. The family will receive friends at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, Friday, January 4, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 AM. The funeral Service will begin at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Clair will be laid to rest at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at a later date."

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