Yuma County, Colorado Photographs

Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:

Hugh and Ruth (Martin) Flick , Copper Kettle


HUGH'S FAMILY

In 1900 Carroll County, James Sr. is farming, born Feb 1854 in Virgina, married 15 years to Mary July 1862 Indiana. Gertrude July 1886 and HarryJuly 1888 were born in Missouri, "Hue" Jan 1895 and Frank Oct 1896 in Nebraska.

In 1910 Carroll County, James Flick is 55, Mary Flick 49, Hugh Flick 15, Frank Flick 13, and Virgil Flick 6. Englebert Scheible is 85.
March 1910 "Mrs. M. B. Vandergrift and brother, Harry Flick arrived Sunday from Norborne, Mo. At present they are the guests of Mrs. M. A. Scheible."

In 1910 "Harry" Flick is in Idalia precinct, a farm laborer, 21, working for Milton B. Vandegrift 30 and Gertrude 23. James R. Vandegrift is newborn.

Ruth Martin is in Carroll County, Missouri in 1910, 16, with Frank L. 44 and Hattie 43. Harry is 21, Leslie 17, RUTH 16, Nina 14, James 8, William 4, and Dorothy newborn.

Frank L. Martin 1865-1942 is buried in Tribune, Kansas # 39576812, with Hettie 1866-1942 # 39576787.

Hugh E. Flick and Ruth A. Martin married in Carroll County, Missouri on January 29, 1919.

They're farming in Idalia precinct in 1920, Hugh 20, Ruth 26 born in Illinois, and Harry Martin 32 born in Nebraska, a lodger.

In 1930 Idalia precinct, Hugh is 35, Ruth 36, Mary E. 6, Lloyd E. 4,a dn Verna 2, all three born in Colorado.

In 1940 Hugh is 45, Ruth 46, Esther 16, Lloyd 14, Edith 12, and Leroy 3.

November 1952 "Mr. and Mrs. Col. Hugh Flick arrived home from Carrollton, Mo., where they drove a week ago to see his brother, Virgil Flick, who was very sick and passed away a few days later, aged 49 years.
Another brother, Frank Flick of Fruita, arrived in time for the funeral last Monday. We extend our sympathy to them in the loss of their brother. "

Hugh Earnest Flick 1895-1964 is buried in Armel # 81852751, with Ruth Adella (Martin) Flick 1894-1963 # 81852801.

"Marvin Powers and Albert Smith, ministers of the Church of Christ, conducted funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Flick of Idalia at the Wray Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial followed in the Armel cemetery.
Ruth Adella Martin, daughter of Frank L. and Hattie Martin, was born February 22, 1894, at Dixon, Illinois. She died in St. Joseph's hospital in Denver on June 10, 1963 at the age of 69 years, three months and 18 days.
At the age of ten she moved with her parents to Bogard, Mo., where she grew to womanhood. On January 29, 1919, she was married to Hugh E. Flick and the couple moved to Yuma county, Colorado.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Flick. Three children, Eugene Hubert, Daniel Martin and Naomi Ruth, preceded their mother in death. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her husband; four children, Mrs. Esther Jordan of Lebanon , Mo., Lloyd E. Flick of Wray, Mrs. Edith Hardin of Denver, and Leroy J. Flick of Idalia; two brothers, James D. Martin of Yates Center, Kansas, and William J. Martin of Tribune, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Adams of Canon City, and ten grandchildren.
At the age of 25 Mrs. Flick became a member of the Church of Christ and was a faithful member until her death. She attended schools in Dixon, Illinois, Bogard, Missouri, and business college in Chillicothe, Missouri."

NAOMI

Naomi died in 1934, buried in Armel."Naomi Ruth, daughter of Hugh K. and Ruth Flick was born February 7, 1934, and passed away June 19, at the age of four months and twelve days.
She is survived by her father, mother, two sisters, two grandmothers, uncles, aunts, and many other relatives. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 20, at 2:30 p. m.. at the Nazarene church south of Armel. Rev. R. A. Herrin was in charge of the service. The remains were laid to rest in the Armel cemetery."

MARY ESTHER

Esther Flick and Charles Jordan, both of Lebanon, LaClede Coutny, Missouri, married thre on March 17, 1942.

July 1947 "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan and little son are making an extended visit at the home of Mrs. Jordan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Flick, near Idalia."

Charles is buried in Laclede County 1920-2005 # 13110959.
The space next to him has M. Esther (Flick) Jordan born August 5, 1923, with no date of death.
"MARY ESTHER JORDAN, daughter of Hugh Ernest and Ruth Adella Martin Flick, was born August 5, 1923.
Esther, as she was known to family and friends, was a Christian and a member of the Lord's Church, The Church of Christ. She attended The Hayes Street Church of Christ.
Esther was born in Yuma County, Colorado. She made her home in Lebanon, Missouri. She married Charles Fay Jordan on March 17, 1942. To this union was born two children, Charles Fay “Chuck” Jordan, Jr. and Pamela Kay Jordan.
Esther worked as a telephone operator in Idalia, Colorado during WWII, while Charles was deployed. Later after moving back to Missouri she worked at the Rice Stix factory. She was a real estate agent and manager of the M.F.A. Propane office in which she and Charles both worked. Esther also worked at South C Cabinets drawing plans.
She and Charles enjoyed buying and remodeling old houses to resale. At last count, they had bought and resold over sixty-three houses. Many families benefited from these sales.
Church was a great part of her and her husband's life. They would faithfully attend and he would preach at several congregations as long as their health allowed.
Esther loved sewing and drawing plans for cabinets and houses. She loved her children and her extended family. Her desire was for her family to know she loved them and wanted them to be in the church.
She loved music and loved harmonicas. Every new baby to the family received a new harmonica. She loved going to the Hughes Center with Pam on Thursday and Friday and singing with her friends.
Esther is survived by her sister, Edie Hardin of Tucson, AZ; her children, Chuck and daughter-in-law, Ellen; her daughter, Pam Olin and her son-in-law, Steve, all of Lebanon, MO; grandchildren; Kitty Cornils and her husband Clint, Andy Jordan and his wife Pam, Amy Smith and her husband Jeremy, Chris Olin and his wife Danielle, Angela Fey and her husband Bucky, and Stacie Smith and her husband David; great-grandchildren, MaKenna Jordan, Caden Jordan, Dalton Smith, Macy Smith, Steven Olin, Ashley Massey, Cindy Zorumski, Christal Hays, Robert Wisdom, Jasmine Smith, Brianna Snyder, Bryce Olin, Marley Olin, Arizona Carriger, Dylan Carriger, Amber Chamburs, Destiny Scott, Chevy Loetscher, Caleb Cornils, Catelyn Cornils, Breanna Burk, Amber LaMontagne, Jimmy LaMontagne, Michael Mizer and Jared Mizer and Ethan Aman; twenty-eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends."

LLOYD

January 31, 1952 "Miss Evelyn Like of Denver, and Mr. Lloyd Flick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Flick of Idalia, were united in marriage on Sunday, January 13, at the Church of Christ in St. Francis. Walker Hembree officiated at the single ring ceremony, following the regular Sunday worship service. Immediately following the wedding a reception was held in the Hembree home for the immediate families and a few chosen friends.
Out-of-town guests who attended the wedding were Mrs. Ora Like, Miss Gerre Doyle, and Miss Lorraine Christopher of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan and family, Miss Edith Flick and Keith Knapp of Holyoke, Colo., Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Like and family and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Flick and Jimmie of Idalia, Colo.
Upon return from a wedding trip the young couple will reside in St. Francis in the property formerly occupied by the Argil Wiggens family."

"Evelyn P. (Like) Flick, 89 years 5 months of age, passed away on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014 at her home in Idalia. Evelyn was born June 4, 1925 in Atwood, Kan. to Ora F. Like and Anna (Portschy) Like. She was the younger sibling with Clifford being three years her senior. Evelyn attended school in Atwood until 1937 when the family moved to a farm north of Burlington. While on the farm, she walked a half mile to the one-room schoolhouse. To attend Burlington High School she had to board with several families during that time. Evelyn graduated in 1943 and soon started to work as a telephone operator in Burlington. She then moved to Denver to take a job as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell. Evelyn married Lloyd E. Flick, of Idalia, on Jan. 13, 1952. They resided in Saint Francis, Kan. until they moved to Wray in 1955. While in Wray, she worked as a telephone operator until the office closed when Mountain Bell went dial. In August 1967 the family moved to a farm located two miles east of Idalia. When the farm was sold they moved to a farm north of Idalia; she lived there until her death. Throughout her long life Evelyn enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, gardening, tending a flock of chickens, geese, and guineas, reading, and attending church at Saint John's United Church of Christ in her later years. Evelyn is survived by four children – Patricia, and husband Paul Like, of Idalia; Anita, and husband Doug Jimmis, of Yuma; Troy and wife Beth, of Colorado Springs; Elden, and spouse Joe Andujo of Fort Collins; three grandchildren – Ruthie, and husband Darin Brown, of Wray; Desirae Jimmis of Greeley; Donnita Jimmis of Cambridge, Neb.; four great grandchildren – Cheynelle Blanchard of Denver; Sierra Blanchard of Atlanta, Ga.; Taylor Blanchard of Central City, Neb.; Ryan Brown of Wray; brother Clifford Like of Burlington; sisters-in-law Edith Hardin of Tucson, Ariz. and Esther Jordan of Lebanon, Mo.; brother-in-law Jim Flick, and wife Shirley, of Tucson, Ariz.. Evelyn is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews; special grandchildren – Keith Holcomb of Sterling; Mary Winters and husband Chaze, of Burlington; great-grandchildren – Seth, Logan, Kaitlyn, and Athena Winters. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, parents Ora and Anna Like, father- and mother-in-law Hugh and Ruth Flick, brothers-in-law Ray Hardin and Chuck Jordan, sister-in-law Marilyn Flick, and niece Linda Myers. No funeral service is planned, but a Celebration of Life for Evelyn will be held at the Homestead in Idalia on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. "

VELMA EDITH

August 1954 " Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Meyer and Linda of Denver and Miss Frances Loyd of Kan., spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Meyer's parents, the H. E. Flicks. "

April 1958 "Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Meyer of Denver came to spend Easter Sunday at the H. E. Flick home at Idalia. Other Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stiller of St. Francis and Lloyd Flick of Wray."
( Delmar L. Meyer, 74, Kansas City, KS, passed away January 25, 2006, at Providence Place. Cremation. Delmar was born February 16, 1931 in Speed, Kansas.)
His mother Anna Winkelbach? had married William Meyer and then Ray Loyd. Delmar has a stone in Higginsville, Missouri # 166534831.)

February 1958 "Mrs. Edith Meyer of Denver was a recent visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Flick. "

June 1962 "A pretty wedding at the Church of Christ in Burlington united Velma Edith Meyer and Ray Hardin of Denver. The ceremony was performed by Albert Smith of St. Francis and out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Silkwood, Mrs. Tina Kilgore and sons and Ralph Baumer of Denver, Mr and Mrs. Charles Jordan and children of Lebanon. Mo., Lloyd Flick and daughters of Wray, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and Mrs. Anna Steller of St Francis and the H. E. Flick and Leroy J. Flick families of Idalia"


Ray Hassel Hardin 1921-1986 is buried in Armel, # 81840981.

Velma Edith (Flick) Hardin was born to Hugh Ernest and Ruth (Martin) Flick on March 12, 1928 in Idalia, Colorado. She passed away on May 3, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. A Graveside service and Interment will be held at the Armel Cemetery in Armel, Colorado on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

LEROY

Marilyn Eloise Carson was born Feb 24, 1928 to Harry Robert Carson and Agnes Jeanette Gerver. They're in Larimer County, Colorado in 1940, Harry 40 born in Oklahoma, Agnes 25 in Colorado, Norvin D. o6 and Edward C. 5 and Clara L. 4 born in Kansas, Marilyn 2 and Viola two months both born in Colorado. The family was in Cheyenne County, Kansas in 1935.

June 7, 1956 "A very pretty wedding on Sunday, May 27, at 3 o'clock, united Marilyn Eloise Carson of St. Francis and Leroy James Flick of Idalia at the Church of Christ in St. Francis with Melvin Murrow performing the double ring ceremony.
The bride had her sister, Miss Clara Carson, an her attendant, and Delmar L. Meyer, brother-in-law of the groom, was his attendant. A reception was held in the church basement following the ceremony, and later the couple left for a week's vacation in the Ozarks.
Leroy James Flick, 1936-2017 is buried in Armel # 179865404, with Marilyn Carson Flick 1938-2007, # 20252809.

"Marvin Powers and Albert Smith, ministers of the Church of Christ, conducted funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Flick of Idalia at the Wray Church of Christ Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Burial followed in the Armel cemetery.
Ruth Adella Martin, daughter of Frank L. and Hattie Martin, was born February 22, 1894, at Dixon, Illinois. She died in St. Joseph's hospital in Denver on June 10, 1963 at the age of 69 years, three months and 18 days.
At the age of ten she moved with her parents to Bogard, Mo., where she grew to womanhood. On January 29, 1919, she was married to Hugh E. Flick and the couple moved to Yuma county, Colorado.
Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Flick. Three children, Eugene Hubert, Daniel Martin and Naomi Ruth, preceded their mother in death. Also preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include her husband; four children, Mrs. Esther Jordan of Lebanon, Mo., Lloyd E. Flick of Wray, Mrs. Edith Hardin of Denver, and Leroy J. Flick of Idalia; two brothers, James D. Martin of Yates Center, Kansas, and William J. Martin of Tribune, Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Adams of Canon City, and ten grandchildren.
At the age of 25 Mrs. Flick became a member of the Church of Christ and was a faithful member until her death. She attended schools in Dixon, Illinois, Bogard, Missouri, and business college in Chillicothe, Missouri."

FRANK


1910 Yuma County, Jesse F. Beverlin is 57, Ella J. Beverlin 55, Charles Beverlin 19, Mabel Beverlin 11, Ernest Beverlin 12, Lizzie Beverlin 14, Lila Beverlin 6, George Beverlin 4, and Geraldine Beverlin 3.

1920 Lansing precinct
Jesse F Beverlin is 57, Ella J Beverlin 55, Lucy Beverlin 22, Jesse Beverlin 17, Lila Beverlin 15, George Beverlin 13, and Geraldine Beverlin 11.

February 1927 "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flick and son, Buster were all day visitors at the Lee Haley home last Thursday. "

Ella Jane Hunt was born in Wayne county, Ind., June 25, 1864, and departed this life Oct. 25, 1932, at her home west of Wray, Colo. On Oct. 4, 1883 Ella Jane Hunt gave her hand in holy matrimony to Jesse F. Beverlin of Farmland, Ind., and to this union twelve children were borm all of whom are living.
In 1887 they left their farm in Farmland, Ind., and moved to Skidmore, Mo., residing there until the fall of 1910, when they moved to Wray, Colo., where they had continued to reside.
On Oct. 15, 1932 Mrs. Beverlin became seriously ill with an attack of pneumonia after which time she never left her bed although she seemed to be gaining in health and hope was entertained for her recovery. But Tuesday Mrs. Beverlin suffered a serious heart attack and passed away without word or suffering.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband Jesse F. Beverlin, and the following children John W. of Nunn, Colo., Inez B. of Pueblo, Abbie Bodle, Charley Beverlin, Lucy Murphy, Earnest Beverlin, Jesse Beverlin, Lila Flick, Geraldine Doling, and George Beverlin all of Wray; Hazel Weddle of Wilmington, Calif., and Mable Lyon of McCook, Neb.
All attended the funeral except John and Hazel. There are also twenty grandchildren and a host of friends and less near relatives. Mrs. Beverlin was a kind and loving mother. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p. m. at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Bower, and jnterment will be in the Armel cemetery. The sincere sympathy of many friends is extended the bereaved family.

August 23, 1932 "Jess F. Beverlin passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bodle in this city Tuesday evening, following a prolonged illness, at the age of 74 years 10 months, nnd 21 days. He was born in the state of Indiana, but has been a resident of Yuma county for about 25 years. Mr. Beverlin's wife passed away about two years ago.
He is survived hv 12 children, seven daughters and five sons. The daughters are Mrs. Hazel Weddle of California, Mrs. Owen Neal of Pueblo, Mrs. Ralph Doling of Morrison, Mrs. Chas. Murphy of near Pueblo. Mrs. Frank Flick of Idalia, Mrs W. D. Bodle of Wray and Mrs. Mabel Lyon of McCook, Neb. The sons are Wesley, Charles, Ernest, Jesse, and George. The deceased is also survived by two brothers, Steve Beverlin of Wray and Chas. of Skidmore, Mo., and by three sisters, Mrs. Ed. Rohr of Saint Paul, Minn., Mrs. C. E. Owncs of St. Joe. Mo., and Mrs. M. K. Thorpe of Kansas City. There are many less near relatives and a host of friends who mourn his passing.
Mr. Beverlin was a member of the Christian church. As we write this brief notice funeral arrangements have not been completed. The sincere sympathy of many friends is extended the bereaved relatives."

October 1914 "Melton Vandegrift and family and Frank Flick departed for Missouri Saturday of last week. They made the trip in the Vandegrift auto."
Frank Englebert Flick registered for WWI in Armel, born October 3, 1896 in York County, Nebraska, working for Ernest Chase of Armel. His reference was father james C. Flick of Bogarde Missouri.

Frank was back with his parents in 1920 Carroll County, Missouri, 23, with brother Virgil, 16.

February 1927 " Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flick and son, Buster were all day visitors at the Lee Haley home last Thursday. "

February 1930 "Frank Flick of near Armel is advertising a good oppering of horses cattle, hogs, farm machinery and household goods at public auction on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The sale begins at 10 a. m. Col. H. E. Flick is the auctioneer and the Peoples State Bank Is clerk. "

In 1930 Frank 33 and Lila Mae 25, with Frank 7, are in Logan County, COlorado, working for the Charles Doherty family.

Frank E. Flick and Alice L. Kirkpatrick married in Jefferson COunty, on Deembr 21, 1938.

In 1940 Jefferson COunty, Colorado, Frank is 43, born in Nebraska, now married to Alice L. 29 born in Oregon. Frank is 17. They're living with Alice's parents Robert 65 and Lucy 65 Kirkpatrick.

When Charles Beverlin died in 1940 "The sisters ... Lila Flick, Enid, Oklahoma."

October 1946 "Frank Flick and his wife were down from near Morrison, Colorado last week-end and visited his brother Coi. Hugh Flick and family."

At a 1950 wedding in Wray " Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flick, Jr., and son, all of Littleton, Mrs. Lila Flick of Denver, "

November 1952 "Mr. and Mrs. Col. Hugh Flick arrived home from Carrollton, Mo., where they drove a week ago to see his brother, Virgil Flick, who was very sick and passed away a few days later, aged 49 years.
Another brother, Frank Flick of Fruita, arrived in time for the funeral last Monday. We extend our sympathy to them in the loss of their brother. "

October 1957 "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flick of Venetta, Ore., and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Flick of Bogard, Mo., have been visiting the H. E. Flicks of Idalia."

Frank died in Grand Junction October 18, 1966, buried there # 23163910.

" Frank Englebert Flick, 70, of Route 1, Fruita, died at 6 a.m. today in Veterans Hospital following a three year illness.
A resident of Mesa County for 21 years, Mr. Flick had farmed in the Loma and Fruita areas. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Grand Junction and American Legion.
Mr. Flick was born at Armel, Colo.??? on Oct. 3, 1896, and spent his early life at Bogard, Mo. He married Alice Lucy Kirkpatrick at Shaffer's Crossing Colo. on Dec. 21, 1938. The Flicks had lived at Bogard, Idalia. Bailey and Mt. Morrison. Colo., before moving to Mesa County.
Mr. Flick served in the armed forces during World War I. stationed at Camp Funston, Kan.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Frank Jr. of Englewood, a brother, Harry, of Carrolton, Mo.; a sister. Mrs. Gertude Vandergrift. of Bogard. and one grandchild."

Alice Lucy, born December 31, 1910 in Salem, Oregon died May 20, 2006, named Linch in 1979.
She's likely the one buried in Jefferson County, Colordo # 1998800078, with Homer G. Linch 19-2-2003.

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