Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:
William E. and Carrie J. Kester , 3 South 44 West
In 1870 Wyandot County, Ohio, William E. Kester is 4, Howard 3, Jason 30 and Minerva 27.
They're in Saunders County, Nebraska in 1880, Jason 40, Menviron 37, Willie 14, Howard 12, Chas. 8, and Martha 2.
Carrie J. Smith was in Antelope County in 1880, also. She's 13, with James 35 and Kizzia ASmith 31. Hattie M. is 12, James T. 9, Willie L. 7, Lizzie r. 5, Sarah P. 2, an Earnest E. 1.
She was born January 7, 1867 in Deloit, Iowa to James H. Smith and Kezia Dobson.
Keziah Dobson Smith is buried in Antelope County 1848-1911
# 71448647, with James Henry Smith 1844-1918.
William, 23, married Carrie Smith on March 3, 1889 in Antelope County, Nebraska.
In 1900 Antelope County, Nebraska, William E. Kester is farming, born Sept 1865 in Ohio, married eleven years to Cary Jane January 1867 Iowa. Bertha L. was born in Nebraska August 1893, Dora V. May 1895 in Missouri,k and Effie Dec 1897 in Nebraska.
In 1910 Antelope County, Nebraska, William E. Kester is 44, Carrie J. 43, Bertha L. 16, Dora V. 14, Effie I. 12, Eva M. 9, Eli W. 8, Alta M. 6, Jasper J. 2,a n Forest H. 1.
1916 "W.E. Kester and son arrived this morning from their former home in
Clear Water, Ne., and will be joined by Mrs. Kester and the other children the
last of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Kester are locating in Yuma County about
two miles south of Wray."
In 1920 Yuma County, William is farming, 54, born in Ohio, with Carrie 52 born in Iowa. William's father was born in Ohio, mother in New York. Carrie's
father was born in Vermont, mother in Iowa.
Eli is 18, born in Nebraska, ALta 16, Jasper 12, Forest 11,
and Letha Fulton 21 is a lodger born in Nebraska.
William E. Kester proved up 320 acres in sections 7 and 18, 3S 44W and 12, 3S 45W in 1922.
William Ellsworth Kester, 1865-1922 is buried in Vernon # 168887955.
In 1930 Jackson County, Missouri, Alta M. Stinnett is a practical nurse, married but no spouse, 26, married at age 22. She's living with Carrie Kester 63 and Ely W. 28, a carpenter.
1934 "Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kester and children, and Mrs. Carrie Kester of Independence. Missouri,
visited a few days last week at the Nephi Flowers home."
Carrie is living alone in 1940 Independence, widowed.
Carrie Jane Smith Kester 1867-1950 is buried in Independence, Missouri # 65201357.
She died at her residence, 1123 S. Hocker in Independence.
"Word was received here Friday of the death of Mrs. Wm. Kester of Independence, Mo. Mrs. Kester was well and favorably known here having lived on a farm southwest of Vernon for a number of years. "
JASPER
In 1940 Independence, Missouri, Jasper is 32, a welder in a steel mill, born in Nebraska, Myrtle 30 in Kanss, Bety Jane 2 and John J. eight months both born in Missouri.
Jasper and Myrtle were in Colorado in 1935.
Jasper, 48, of Independence, Missouri, married Myrtle M. Hailey, 47, of Kansas City,
on Feb 25, 1956 in Bates County, Missouri.
Jasper is buried in Buckner, Missouri # 169740166.
"Jasper J. Kester, 84, Buckner, died Tuesday, April 28, 1992 at the Independence Regional Health Center.
Mr. Kester was born in Clearwater, Neb., and lived in this area and in Holden and Chilhowee in Missouri. He returned to this area in 1979. He was a welder for Armco Inc. for 35 years, retiring in 1969. He owned the Centerview (Mo.) General Store in 1970-71 and owned the D&J Cafe in Chilhowee from 1971 to 1978. He was an elder of the Buckner RLDS Church. He was a member of the United Steelworkers union.
His survivors include two sons, John J. Kester, Topeka, Kan., and Bill R. Coleman, Buckner; five daughters, Betty Brooks; Blue Springs, Janet Barnhard and Judy Ford, both of Independence, Phyllis Miller, Harrisonville, Mo., and Marsha Carder, Oak Grove; a sister, Effie Sutton, Butler, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, burial in Buckner Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 pm Thursday at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the RLDS temple fund.
"
BERTHA
Bertha Kester proved up 320 acres in sections 7 and 18, 3S 44W in 1921.
In 1923 Bertha was assigned to teach in Dewey Ridge, District # 101.
Bertha Lucinda Kester married Arnold Henry Weyerman
on Deember 4, 1926 in Otis, registered in Morgan County, Colorado.
Arnold was in Idalia in 1900, 2, with Godfred 40 and Lena 29. Ida is 8, Annie 6, and Herman 4.
She's teaching school in 1930 Idalia, 35,
with Arnold H. 31 farming.
In 1938 a civil suit involved "Arnold Weyerman,
Bertha L. Kester Weyerman."
1939 "Mrs. Arnold Weyerman and children were in
Saturday for supplies. Mrs. Weyerman is teaching in
Dist. 101 on the Arickaree this school term."
In 1940 Bertha is teaching, 46,
with Catherine 9 and Dean 7.
Bertha Lucinda Kester Weyerman 1893-1943 is buried
in Lamoni, Iowa # 168884734, with Arnold Henry
Weyerman 1898-1970 buried in Idalia.
November 1946 "Katherine and Dean Weyerman of Lafeyette are visiting friends and relatives around Idalia this week. "
January 1955 "Dean Weyerman got home from Korea and Japan. He was in the service two years and was discharged at Fort Carson the last of the week. He is looking good and is glad to get home. "
May 1956 "Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weyerman of Broomfield Heights dropped in last Tuesday and visited old friends. "
November 1960 "Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weyerman and daughter of Walden spent the weekend with Mrs. Weyerman’s parents, the Jess Clairs."
"Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weyerman of Bellvue are
announcing the birth of a boy, born Dec. 19, 1961,
weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz.. named Ray Dean,
and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Thomason of Burlington are
also the proud parents of a boy born Jan. 2,
weight 8 lbs 13 ozs. named Darwin D..
These two mothers are sisters.
The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Clair of Idalia, formerly of Kirk."
Dean Arnold Weyerman 1932-2018 is buried in Burlington, with Irene A. born in 1938.
September 1955 "Mr. and Mrs. John H. Bergman Jr. of Lamoni, la., drove out to attend the Waters-Brinkhoff wedding last week and to visit her brother, Dean Weyerman, and other relatives."
"Catherine Eva Bergman Nelson passed away peacefully on November 27, 2015, at her Lamoni, Iowa home. Cathy was born on December 16, 1930, in Independence, Mo., the daughter of Arnold and Bertha (Kester) Weyerman.
She moved with her mother back to the family farm near the town of Idalia in Yuma County, Colo., as soon as both were able to travel.
Her parents and grandparents traveled to that area by horse and wagon two decades prior as homesteaders to establish farms and communities. As a child, Cathy attended school in one-room country schoolhouses. One school year in particular Cathy, her mother, and her brother Dean lived in a 10 ft. by 8 ft. stockman’s shack so they could attend school as their mother was the schoolteacher. Cathy’s mother, Bertha, passed away in December 1943.
In 1946, the family moved to Broomfield, Colo. In 1947, she moved to the Lamoni, Iowa community to live with her uncle and aunt, Bill and Alta Winegar. Cathy graduated from Lamoni High School in 1950.
Shortly after moving to Lamoni, she started attending the RLDS church in Andover, Mo. It was there that she met her first husband, John Henry Bergman. They were married on October 15, 1950, and set up housekeeping on the family farm near Andover. From this union four children were born, Jean Ann and Jerry Alan in 1951, Ned Roland in 1954, and Thomas Arnold in 1956. Cathy and John raised their family in a loving environment.
They worked hard together and each family member contributed significantly to the success of the farm. In 1961, they bought an additional farm where they lived together until John’s passing in June 1999.
In April 2002, Cathy married Dr. Norman Nelson and moved to their home in Lamoni. They spent their time together enjoying each other’s company and maintaining both their town and country homes. Cathy worked for 25 years in student health services at Graceland University. She found this job very rewarding as she able to interact and administer care to the students. Lifelong friendships with students and staff were established while working at the college.
Cathy had numerous hobbies and was involved in many activities. She was an accomplished seamstress. Cathy was a member of the Iowa State, the Missouri State, and the Lamoni Quilter’s Guilds. She also learned to weave rugs on the loom she inherited from her aunt Alta. Her homes are full of quilts that she produced and many others were made and given as gifts to family and friends.
Cathy was an avid cook, her meals were enjoyed by all. Her pie making abilities were exceptional. She planted a large garden every year and spent a considerable amount of time canning and freezing enough fruits and vegetables to last through the coming year. Cathy loved to travel. She and John traveled to all the U.S. states and Canadian provinces in their pickup camper and RV with their close friends the Carpenters. Cathy and Norman traveled together as well and made an extended trip to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Cathy was an active member of the community. She was a member of both the Andover Community of Christ Church and the Mt. Ayr Restoration Church. Cathy was also greatly involved in community groups. She was a 4-H leader and a frequent attendee of Andover Community Club activities.
Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, John. Cathy is survived by her husband, Norman of Lamoni; her children, Jean and Ken Schmidt, Independence,Mo., Jerry Bergman, Texarkana,Texas, Ned and Teresa Bergman, Independence, Mo., Tom Bergman, Oklahoma City, Okla., Bob and Maureen Nelson, Iowa City, Iowa, David and Karen Nelson, Portland, Ore., and Nancy and Brian Short, Rock Island, Ill,; grandchildren Sariah Schmidt, Daniel and Gina Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt, Hannah Bergman, Blake and Alexis Bergman, Spencer Bergman, Jory Bergman, Brett Bergman, Susan and Donn Breshears, Katharine and John Beber, Jeffrey and Natalia Nelson; and 10 great grandchildren; brother, Dean and Irene Weyerman, Lake Havasu City, Ari.; and other relatives and friends. Cathy was an eternal optimist. She was a very efficient hard worker always striving for perfection. Those in her presence always benefited from a smile, a warm heartfelt greeting, and a hot cup of coffee. During conversation
she would relate that she knew where you were from, who your relatives were, and what highway to take to get there. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly.
Special thanks goes to the caregivers in the final stage of her life, Heather Edwards, Mary Graham, and Tammi Simpson. Their excellent care allowed Cathy and Norman to live in the comfort of their own home. Thanks also to Dr. Robert R. Shreck for his countless hours of diagnosis and treatment. Memorial funds are set up at the Andover Community of Christ Church and the Mt. Ayr Restoration Church. Funeral services were held at the Lamoni Community of Christ Church Saturday, December 5, 2015.
Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. "
EFFIE
Effie I. Kester, 18, married Charles W. Sutton on October 19, 1916 in Washington County, Colorado.
August 1919 Akron, Colorado "Charles Sutton just discharged from
Army has returned to Akron."
They're farming in Beaver precinct, Washington County in 1920 Charles W. 26, and Effie I.l 22.
Charles and Effie Sutton had Bertha Viola on January 13, 1930 in Genoa, COlorado.
Effie Irene Kester Sutton 1897-1999 is buried in Butler, Missouri # 105590341, with Charles William Sutton 1893-1961.
DORA
Dora V. Kester Flowers proved up 360 acres in section 18, also in 1922.
In 1920 Idalia, R. N. Flowers is 29, Dora 25, newborn Pauline and Arline.
They're farming in Idalia in 1930, Robert M. 39, Dora V. 35, Arline W. and Pauline T. both 0, and Vera M. 2.
"Mr. and Mrs. Nephi Flowers and family departed last Friday for a visit with relatives at different points in Nebraska and then will motor on to Independence, Mo., where they will visit with Mrs. Carrie Kester and other relatives. Mrs. Kester is the mother of Mrs. Flowers. "
They're in Decatur, Iowa in 1940, Nephi R. 48 is farming, Dora V. 44, Pauline and Arline both 20, Vera 12, and Dorothy J. 8, all four born in Colorado.
Dora Viola Kester Flowers 1895-1990 is buried in Lamoni, Iowa
(dying in Independence, Missouri) # 92680224,
with Robert Nephi Flowers 1891-1989.
"Dora Viola Nester Flowers, 95, Independence, died Monday,
Nov. 12, 1990, at Independence Regional Health Center.
Mrs. Flowers was born in Chalk Level, Mo., and had lived in
Clearwater, Neb., Yuma County, Colo., Wray, Colo., and Lamoni, Iowa,
before she moved to Independence in April 1990.
She worked in the infirmary at Graceland College, Lamoni,
the hot lunch program in the public schools,
and the service center in Lamoni. She was a member of the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Her husband, Nephi Flowers, died in 1989.
Her survivors include three daughters,
Pauline Rowan, Independence;
Arline Sampson, Mount Pleasant, Iowa,
and Dorothy Kaestner Gutgsell, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho;
a brother, Jasper Kester, Buckner; a sister, Effie Sutton, Butler, Mo.
; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Kester, Independence,
and Helen Kester, Blue Springs;
nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services were Nov. 14 at the Lamoni RLDS Church; burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Lamoni. "
Pauline is buried in Independence # 106629843
"Pauline Rowan, 92, passed away Monday, August, 13, 2012.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 17, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, Mo. Visitation will be from to 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, at the chapel. Interment at Mound Grove Cemetery.
Pauline was born in a sod house in Vernon, Colo., to R. Nephi and Dora (Kester) Flowers. Their family moved to Lamoni, Iowa, where Pauline attended Lamoni High School and Graceland College. She lost her first husband, LeRoy Runkle, in 1958, but later remarried to John Rowan who passed in the early 1980's. Her most recent years were spent living with her daughter and caring for her great-grandchildren here in Independence. Pauline worked many years at Herald House publishing and retired from Mid-Continent Public Library in 1985. She was an advocate and volunteer for the Laurel Club of the Community of Christ Auditorium, where she served many meals for the community. Pauline's family will be forever reminded of her baking every time they smell a fresh loaf of bread."
Vera Flowers Davis Watters is buried in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho # 75853088.
"Vera M. Davis Watters, 54, of 621 Lakeside, Coeur d'Alene, died in her home Thursday after an extended illness.
Born Sept. 26, 1927 in Vernon, Colo., she was raised in Lamoni, Iowa, and married Floyd H. Davis in California in 1946 and lived in Cherryvale, Kan. She moved to Coeur d’Alene and later married Duane Waters in Spokane where she was an operator for Pacific Northwest Bell. She recently returned to Coeur d’Alene. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include sons Edward Davis of Tulsa, Okla., and Floyd Davis of Germany; parents Nephi and Dora Flowers of Lamoni; sisters Dorothy Kaestner of Coeur d’Alene, Pauline Rowan of Independence, Mo., and Arline Sampson of Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and four grandchildren.
Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday in Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d'Alene, with Bill Schierman officiating. Burial is in Forest Cemetery. The family requests memorials to Hospice of North Idaho."
"Arline Winona Sampson, 94, of Mount Pleasant died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, at Pleasant Manor Care Center in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
Born March 30, 1920, in Wray, Colo., she was the daughter of Nephi and Dora Kester Flowers. On July 27, 1947, she married Robert Brewster “Bob” Sampson in Lamoni.
Mrs. Sampson worked on the Metromail Corp. production line and in its management offices in Mount Pleasant, retiring in the 1970s. She graduated from Lamoni High School and attended Graceland College in Lamoni for a year. She was a member of Community of Christ Church in Mount Pleasant, where she was the pianist for many years. She enjoyed music and played the piano for entertainment and relaxation. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and quilting, and was known as gifted in the kitchen
Survivors include her husband; three sons, Ken Sampson of Slater, Ed Sampson of Ankeny and Steven Sampson of Mount Pleasant; and one sister, Dorothy Gutgsell of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, one her twin.
Friends may call from 1 to 7 p.m. today at Kimzey Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant.
The funeral for Mrs. Sampson will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Kimzey Funeral Home, with Pastor Shirley Spray officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. before the
service. Burial will be in Oakland Mills Cemetery, rural Mount Pleasant. "
ALTA
In 1930 Jackson County, Missouri, Alta M. Stinnett is a practical nurse, married but no spouse, 26, married at age 22. She's living with Carrie Kester 63 and Ely W. 28, a carpenter.
Alta married John W. Winegar in Jackson County, Missouri
on August 17, 1931.
They're in Thedford, Thomas County, Nebraska in 1940.
She's buried in Lamoni, Iowa 1903-1987 # 156700870, with William 1888-1967.
EVA
Eva M. Kester, 18, married Leonard J. Burk on August 22, 1918 in Yuma County.
In 1920 they're in Converse County, Wyoming, Leonard 21, Eva 19, andRuthie May newborn.
They're in Jackson County, Missouri in 1930,
Leonard 31, Eva 29, Ruthie 10, and Billy 3.
In 1940 Douglas County, Missouri, Leonard is 41, Eva 38, Ruth 21, William 13, and robert 5.
1959 "Elsie and Joe Zion went to Ada, Mo., to see their brother, Leonard Burk, and other relatives."
Eva 1900-1981 is buried in Ava, Missouri # 60440768,
with Leonard J. 1898-1977 # 60440769.
William Walter Burk 1926-2006 is buried in Ava, Missouri # 51258415.
"On Dec. 20,1944 he married Muriel Renamae Sisson. Two daughters and one son was born to this union.On Aug.21,1944 he enlisted in the U.S.Navy,& served proudly until April 19.1946.He is survived by his wife of 61 years,Muriel.One son John & two daughters:Patricia & Beverly.Eight grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren.One brother Rev.Bob & one sister,Ruth."
Muriel Renamae (Sisson) Burk 1927-2011 is also buried there.
"Ruth Mae Jones, 98, began life in Vernon, Colorado in 1919. From there, as a girl, she spent time living in a sod house in rural Wyoming. Her father’s interest in fishing led the family to Ava, Missouri where the electricity was provided by a water wheel. At the age of 20 she used the money she earned gathering walnuts to move to Seattle, Washington and later Long Beach, California to aid the war effort as a true “Rosie the Riveter”. Ruth worked on the wings on the B17 Flying Fortress, and witnessed the flight of Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose”. Along with countless others, she came from humble beginnings to aid her country in a time of great peril.
She married Harry Lee Jones in 1944, settled in Independence, and later Springfield, Missouri and together they were parents to six children. Their marriage endured more than 61 years, until Harry’s death in 2005.
From a young age, sewing was a major part of Ruth’s life. She gave up schooling after the eighth grade to help her family while her mother was ailing. What began as a way to help her mother mend clothes became both Ruth’s profession and passion. She was largely self-taught, and took on ambitious quilt patterns that required great skill and attention to detail. Ruth designed and created unique, quilted handbags that were immensely popular at local craft shows.
Ruth died on July 17, 2017; a member of the generation we call “The Greatest”. She was predeceased by her parents Eva and Leonard Burk, brother Bill and his wife Muriel, husband Harry, and son Tom. She is survived by her brother Bob and his wife Patricia; her children Richard, Bob, Phil, Kenny, and Nancy Jones; her daughters-in law Vonna, Debbie, and Janet; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
The visitation will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial to follow at 1:00PM at Greenlawn Cemetery. "
FindaGrave # 181492058, wtih Harry L. Jones 1921-2005.
ELI
Eli W. Kester and Alice J. Baker had Doris Jane in Independence, Missouri on April 23, 1933, who died as Pearson on November 30, 2002.
1934 "Mr. and Mrs. Eli Kester and children, and Mrs. Carrie Kester of Independence. Missouri,
visited a few days last week at the Nephi Flowers home."
In 1940 Independence, Missouri, Eli W. is a painter on an oil production crew, 38, wtih Alice J 27 bonr in Misnnesota. Doris and Loren both 6, and Maxine 2 were born in Missouri.
Eli is buried in Independence # 72168928.
"Eli W. Kester, 86, Independence, died Sunday,
March 27, 1988, at Independence Regional Health Center.
He was born in Clearwater, Neb., and had lived in Independence since 1930. Mr. Kester was a maintenance worker and painter for the Standard Oil Co. for 39 years and retired in 1963. He was an elder in the Walnut Park congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
His survivors include his wife, Helen Kester of the home; a son, Lorn Kester, Independence; three stepsons, Frank Meyers, St. Louis, Charles Meyers, Independence, and Stewart Meyers, Sugar Creek; two daughters, Doris Pearson, Atherton, and Maxine Smith, Kansas City; three stepdaughters, Doris Nagel and Evelyn Kays of Independence and Carolyn Dorris, Scottsdale, Ariz.; two brothers, Jasper Kester, Buckner, and Forrest Kester, Independence; two sisters, Effie Sutton, Butler, Mo., and Dora Flowers, Lamoni, Iowa; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services will be 10 am Wednesday at the Speaks Midtown Chapel; burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 7-8:30 pm Tuesday at the chapel."
"
Alice Jane Kester 1902-1979 is buried with him in
Independence # 72168962.
Doris J. Pearson 1933-2002 is buried in Independence # 71760767, with R. Vernon born May 1930.
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