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Harve Crouse, Orville Crouse , Vernon



In 1880 Harrison County, Missouri, Calvin Crouse is farming, 50, with Christina 40, General 16, Maggie 13, Mariah 10, William 8, John 5, and Charles 2.

In 1900 Harrison County, Missouri, Calvin Crouse born June 1830 in North Carolina, married five years to Harriet Dec 1849 Illinois. Harvey, a day laborer, was born June 1883 in Missouri.

Calvin is buried in Harrison County # 21387058 "Calvin Crouse was born in North Carolina on June 8, 1830 and became a resident of Indiana in 1834. In 1851 he moved to Illinois, but in 1868 he moved to Missouri, where he now is buried at Cainsville. On November 9, 1857, he was married to Christina Greenwood, and the result of this union was eleven children and thirteen grandchildren. Calvin Crouse served his country in the late unpleasantness, enlisting in Company F, 46th Illinois Volunteers, Infantry, on January 1, 1862. He had been out about six months when he received a serious gunshot wound, which resulted in the loss of his left eye.
Calvin Crouse, was in the Battle at Fort Donelson and the Battle at Shiloh. In his declaration for invalid pension, he stated he was wounded at Shiloh in the head, the ball striking him near the center of the forehead as he had his head bent forward in the act of capping his gun and varying down entirely destroying the right eye and coming out of the right cheek shattering the cheek bone. Pauline Beard reports that as Calvin lay on the battle field and they were picking up the wounded, he told them "I'm done for, leave me and take the next fellow." When they came back for more wounded they found him still alive and took him to the care center and he lived to father a large family. "

HARVE

Harve Crouse, 21 and Ethel Basker, 18, married in Vernon on March 29, 1905.

In 1910 Harvey is farming in Yuma County, 27, born in Missouri, with Ethel 23 in Nebraska, with Bernie 4, Fred 3, and Floyd 10 months.

Harve proved up a quarter in section 13, 2S 45W in 1910.



March 1911 "It is reported that Ed Proctor and Felix Brady are now the proprietors of the confectionery at Vernon. Mr. Brady traded his farm in the vicinity of Vernon to Harvey Crouse for the business and then in turn sold a half interest to Mr. Proctor."

October 1911 "One of Harve Crouse's boys was bitten by a snake Tuesday but is getting along nicely under the care of a doctor."

January 4, 1912 "Harve Crouse got a Christmas present and it was a girl"

October 1913 "Just at present there are four people from this end of the county in Denver hospitals convalescing from surgical operations. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Crouse of Vernon precinct has so recovered from an operation for appendicitis that it is expected he will be released in a few days. His case was a serious one."

September 1915 "Announced the arrival of Mrs. Maggie Alexander and son from their home in Missouri. They are visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Crouse, Mr. Crouse and Mrs. Alexander being brother and sister."

September 1915 " Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Crouse Tuesday morning for their home in Cainsville, Missouri, after a few days visit with Mr. Crouse's brothers, Harve and Orville Grouse of eleven miles south east of Wray. They had stopped off the Wednesday before from Colorado Springs where they had been visiting other relatives. Needless to say, they were much pleased with the country and surprised at the abundant crops produced by Yuma county farms."
"It is reported this morning that W.D. McGinnis has sold his section of land north of Vernon for $20,000 to a brother of Harve Crouse, who comes out here from Missouri. This is the old Dr. Henry section and is one of the best sections of land in Yuma county."


January 1916 " Harry Foltmer has sold the quarter he recently bought of Harve Crouse to Ed Murrow, the consideration being $4,350."

"Art Hadlock sold a half section of land 12 miles southwest of Vernon to Harve Crouse recently for $2,800."
August 1916 "The butchers bond of Harve Crouse, of Vernon wan read and approved by the board."
Harve registered for WWI in Yuma County, farming, born June 21, 1883, with Ethel Mary Crouse.

Harve registered for WWII in Yuma County, born June 21, 1885 at Cainesville, Missouri, working for the B&M Railroad, with Ethel Mary Crouse.

In 1930 Harve 46 and Ethel M. 43 are farming in Vernon precinct, living with son Floyd 21, a road worker. Eunice is 18, Christine 16, Paul J. 14, Arleen 12, Earlene 10, Jack 8, Melvin 5, and Nona A. 2.

The 1935 directory doesn't mention Harve " Crouse, Ethel - 7S 2W 1S 3/4W Vernon, P.O. Vernon, O. Farmer, (Melvin, Jack, Buss, Paul, Nona)."

In 1940 Vernon precinct, Ethel is 52 - with a questionable marital status, born in Nebraska. Floyd is 32, a laborer, Jack 18 farming his mother's place, Melvin 15, and Nona 12.
Ethel's grandson Delmer Sanford is 9, born in Nebraska.

Ethel was delinquent $3.44 on personal taxes in 1948, Melvin $15..\

Delmer Dean Sanford, born Dec 12, 1931, died in San Jose, California on April 11, 2009.

Harve Crouse, 69, died in King County, Washington April 11, 1955, son of Calvin Crouse and Christina Greenwood. He's buried in Redmond # 80522304.
So is Ethel Mary (Barker) Crouse 1886-1968 # 80522342.

Bernie Crouse, 23, married Maudie Watson, 18, on January 2, 1929 in Wray.
Maudie was in Yuma County in 1920, living in Eckley precinct with farming parents Oscar H. Watson 37 and Mary E. 35, both born in Kansas. Marvel 13 and Jesse 11 were born in Kansas, Maudie 10, Mamie 8, Billie 6, and Ileen 2 born in Colorado.
(Oscar H. Watson 1883-1963 # 74388563 and Mary Elizabeth Watson 1885-1960 # 74388542 are buried in Yuma. )


April 11, 1963

Bernie is a lumber laborer in King County, Washington in 1930, 24, with Maudie E. 19, both born in Colorado. Doris I. is newborn, born in Washington.

Bernie A. Crouse 1905-1984 is buried in Ellensburg, Washington # 17280796, with Maudie 1910-1989 # 17280807.

"James Henry Crouse, 62, died of a sudden heart attack on January 21st, 2016. James was born and raised in Ellensburg, Washington by Maudie and Bernie Crouse. He was born with five older siblings, Arthur, Bernie, Helen, Leona, and Doris. James was born on Chestnut St. at the original Ellensburg Hospital, which is no longer standing today. He grew up here in Ellensburg with many cousins and created great memories during his childhood. His Father, Bernie was the town Studebaker mechanic and his Mother Maudie worked at the local J.C. Penney store until her retirement. James continued to create memories with family and friends over the years to come, there was nowhere in Ellensburg he could go, and not run into someone he knew. Jim has touched so many lives in this Valley, from graduating with the Class of 1972 at Ellensburg High School through the many adventures he had with close friends over the years, and into his professional career. Jim had a way with words, and people. No matter whom you were to him, or if you were a stranger for the moment, he would strike up conversation with you in a manner that made it seem like you’d know each other for years. Jim’s professional career began at Schaake Packing Company, (which was later known as Washington Beef) as a Butcher/Production Foreman, where he served the local community for years. Later in life, Jim transitioned into the transportation field. He delivered oxygen to Patients, Nitrogen to apple warehouses, fuel to fuel stations, sand & gravel to various home sites throughout the valley, along with Fed Ex packages to the Ellensburg business & college district. Late in his professional career Jim found his true calling working with the State of Washington, to aid families in need of childcare assistance for their children. He was passionately involved in employee rights as the President of the Local #1301 Union for the WFSE/AFSME (Washington Federation of State Employees/American Federation of State Country & Municipal Employees) . Recently, spotlighted in a Dept. of Social & Health Services Newsletter Jim was asked one question, 'If you could have one super power, what would it be?' Jim’s response was ' to be a bird, able to fly and look at everything through a birds-eye view soaring above the clouds!' His words of wisdom, tough love, and that sparkle in his eyes when he’d smile at you, will forever be deeply missed. Jim knew it was not about what we leave behind, but who; he will forever live on in our hearts, in our minds, and in the many wonderful memories we were so lucky to have shared with him. Jim’s love for Studebakers, sports (especially the Seahawks) and talking politics filled his days. His adventures on his Harley Davidson Fatboy made him the happiest though; that feeling of freedom, riding down an open road with the wind at his face. Jim loved people and he always lived life to its fullest. In the words of a dear family member Jim had a unique and piercing ability to let you know you meant something to him. He was the best, most loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Nephew, and friend anyone could ask for. "

Arlene E. Durand 1917-2016 # 179192402 is buried in Redmond, with Paul L. Durand 1916-2003.

Ted H. Crouse and Creta M. Johnston had Maxine Fern Crouse on Dec 1, 193 in Renton, Washington, name Lilly in 1954, Schwedler in 1975.
Maxine died April 4, 1990 in King County.

Ted H. Crouse is a deputy sheriff in King County, Washington in 1940, 33, born in Colorado, with Creta 29, Melvina 11, maxine 9, Jackaline 8, Harve 6, and Claudia 5, all born in Washington.
Ted is buried in Redmond, Washington 1906-1981 # 91129762.

Melvine Crouse, 18, of Brewster, Washington married Paul A. Lilly 22 of Bridgeport, Washington, on Nov 7, 1947 in Kootenai County, Idaho.
She was in Waterfort, California in 1992.

Jacqualine Crouse and Vern M. Hand married in King County on June 24, 1949.
Jackie D. Hand, of SNohomish,, had children Bonnie Kiesel of Ellensburg, Don Hand of Lake Stevens, and Beverly Freeman of enatchee.

Harvy Calvin Crouse was born Jan 18, 1934 in Seattle, dying October 13, 2005.
He's buried in Redmond # 91129761.

Claudia E. Crouse and Paul F. Farris married in King County on April 29, 1955.

Floyd O. Crouse 1908-1966 is buried in Redmond # 93687859.

Earlene Rose Crouse was born August 26, 1919, to Harve Crouse and Ethel M. Barker, dying October 20, 2002 as Earlene R. Van Horn.

Frank R. Van Horn 1916-1977 # 92533424 is buried in the same cemetery in Redmond as many of the Crouse family.

Eunice Jay Crouse was born Dec 27, 1911, name Fitchue in 1966.
She's buried in Redmont 1911-1991 # 91129668, with Hugh A. 1918-1997.

Christine Jeanette Crouse was born Dec 13, 1914, dying as Cook ion Feb 7, 1998.
She's buried in Redmond 1913-1998 # 91129755, with Cecil E. on the tomstone.

Jack Dempsey Crouse 1921–1958 # 80234503 is buried in Wray.
Melvine Josephine Crouse 1924–1926 is buried in Vernon # 80234556.
Melvin Joseph Crouse 1924–2001 is buried in Haigler, Nebraska # 71706797.
"Melvin J. Crouse, 76, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at the Wray (Colo.) Community District Hospital.
Melvin was born at the farm home near Vernon, Colo., on Oct. 27, 1924, to Harve and Ethel (Barker) Crouse. He attended school in Yuma County and later moved to Washington state. Before enlisting into the U.S. Navy in 1943, he was a welder in the Lake, Washington shipyards. While in the Navy, he served in the Pacific as a radar operator and gunner aboard ship. He was subsequently land-based in the Gilbert Islands, training pilots to use radar. He was honorably discharged from the service in 1946.
On Oct. 30, 1948, Melvin married Lucille Lorene Samler and to this union four children were born. During the early years of their marriage they farmed near Vernon, St. Francis, Kan., and Champion, Neb. He also was a welder for United Steel and Timpte Bros. in the Denver area.
In 1958 they settled in Haigler, Neb. He first worked for Victor Stasser as an auto mechanic, then again took up farming north of Haigler which he continued until he retired. After retirement, Melvin was still active in farming and ranching with his son.
In addition, through the years he had several part-time occupations including exterior house painting, custom farming, school bus driving and riding the Pioneer Irrigation Ditch. Within the community he gave many hours of service to the Haigler Public School and served as president of the school board.
On Nov. 26, 1977, Melvin was united in marriage to Lovena Harms.
Melvin was well-known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed playing cards, telling jokes, riding horses, going to dances and playing his guitar. He also enjoyed hours of fun and laughter with his grandchildren. Melvin was very proud of his family and their accomplishments.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife Lucille; twin sister Melvine Crouse, sisters Eunice Fitchue and Christina Cook and brothers Bernie, Fred ' Ted", Floyd "Bus", Paul and Jack.
He is survived by his wife, Lovena; daughters and sons-in-law Ardis and Rod Snyder and Sherrie and Dick Smith; sons Marlin and Steven and wife, Jody; grandchildren Christian Franklin and wife Kristen, John Snyder, Jordan Crouse, and Alicia, Angela Shirley and husband Lewis Dirks, Sandra and husband Ron Blank, Keith Harms, Lyndell Harms and Angie Giberal, and Kathryn and husband Doug Davis; 10 step grandchildren: 3 step-great-grand children; sisters Arlene and husband Paul Durand, Earlene Vanhorn and Nona and husband Dick Piha; sisters-in-law Hulda Raffle, Bernice Crews, Esther Semler and Marie and husband Clarence Schultze, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Haigler with the Rev. Chris Farmer officiating. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home of Wray was in charge of arrangements. "
The youngest was NONA AGNES CROUSE, born in Vernon on September 5, 1927.
Nona married Dick Piha, and was in Citrus Heights, California at one time.
"Morris Dick Piha passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2017, at home in Citrus Heights, CA. Morris was born February 6, 1929 in Seattle, WA to Bochor Piha and Esther Galanti Piha. Dick served in the Navy and worked 63 years in Shoe Sales & Repair for the Nordstrom Family. He managed Karl's Shoes, owned by Debbie Reynolds' husband. Dick moved to Sacramento, CA in 1974 and later owned Foothill Shoe Sales & Repair.
He is survived by Nona, his loving wife of 70 years, daughters Candy, Tammy, Carmella and his son Sam along with 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Dick's greatest joy was making people smile, he loved handing out peppermints and people knew him as the "Candy Man". Those who loved Morris Dick Piha are feeling a great loss but our hearts are warmed by the thought that there is now a "Candy Man" passing out peppermints in heaven.
Dick's Service was held at Mercy San Juan Chapel in Carmichael and his Celebration of Life at Marie Calendars in Citrus Heights. Arrangements at Mount Vernon Memorial Park & Mortuary, Fair Oaks."

"Sam Piha is the founder and principal of Temescal Associates, a consulting group dedicated to building the capacity of leaders and organizations in education and youth development who are serious about improving the lives of young people. Sam began his career in 1974 as an afterschool worker, an experience that led to 10 years of classroom teaching, and later work as a child and family counselor and school social worker. Between 1989 and 2001, Sam developed and managed school-based youth programs at the regional and national levels."
"John and Carmella Santos of Folsom welcomed their third child, Serena Christine Santos, on Friday, Nov. 25 at 10:42 p.m. at Mercy Hospital of Folsom. She weighed in at 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 18-1/2 inches at birth. Serena was also welcomed by her brothers, Jonathan, 13 and Tristan, 9. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Piha and Mr. and Mrs. Juan Santos, all residents of Citrus Heights."


ORVILLE

Orville Crouse, 26, and Ada Booth, 19, married in Mercer County, Missouri on December 3, 1907.

October 1910 "Orville Crouse arrived home Tuesday morning from Kainesville, Mo., where he has been sojourning for the past six months."

Orvil Crouse proved up 160 acres in section 31, 2S 44W in 1911.

May 3, 1917 "We are sorry to announce the death of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Orville Crouse living northeast of town four miles. The little one has suffered with a malignant form of whooping cough for several weeks and the frailty of its little body was such that it could not withstand the ravages of the disease and the little one passed to the great beyond on Saturday night at midnight. The funeral was held from the house on Monday, the services being conducted by Rev. White. Interment at Glendale."

In 1920 Orville is farming in Vernon precinct, 38, with Ada 28, Ora 11, Thoeo 8, and Archie 6.

In 1930 Orville 49 and Ada 39 have only Archie 17.

Still farming, Orville and Ada are alone in 1940 Yuma County.

Orville Crouse and Essie Crawley married in Yuma COunty on Sept 6, 1955.

Orville is buried in Vernon 1881-1970 # 75043612. "Son of Calvin Crouse & Christena (Greenwood) Crouse. Married Ada B. Booth Dec 7, 1907 in Mercer, Missouri. After her death he married Essie Evans-Crawley. "

In 1958 Jack Crouse, son of Mrs. Ethel Crouse of Wray, born in 1921, died after falling from a building he was painting in Kansas City. The remains were brought to Wray. His wife was the former Bernice Finn of Wray, and they had three children, Pamela 9, Sherrel 8, and Jackie 6.

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