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Arthur L. and Mary Olive "Ollie" (Gordy) Groseclose, Wray.



OLLIE'S FAMILY

In 1900 Scotland County, Missouri, Dave M. Gordy is 49 Head, Catherine Gordy 49 Wife, Sarah J. Gordy 18 Daughter, Dora M. Gordy 14 Daughter, Mary O. Gordy 14 Daughter, Willie E. Gordy 13 Son, Thomas A. Gordy 11 Son, and Rena A. Gordy 8 Daughter.

"David M. Gordy was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, January 10, 1851, and died at his home in Miller township Oct. 29, 1907. He was stricken with paralysis just a week before his death, and gradually grew worse until the end came. February 17, 1881, he was married to Katherine C. Reed. To this union were born six children, who with their mother are yet living, they are Misses Jane, Ollie and Rena Gordy, Mrs. Dora Rowe, and William and Thomas Gordy. He leaves also three brothers and two sisters, who were present at the funeral services. He was a member of the Barker U. B. Church."

"Catherine Collins Gordy, daughter of William B. and Sallie A. Reed was born in Macon County, Mo., October 12, 1850, and died April 12, 1930, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Janie Mason. She was united in marriage to David M. Gordy February 17, 1881, who preceded her in death, October 29, 1907. To this union were born six children all of whom are living, four girls and two boys-Mrs. Janie Mason, W. E. Gordy, both of Memphis; T. A. Gordy, of Downing; Mrs. Ollie Groseclose, Mrs. Rena Shaw, Mrs. Dora Rowe, all of Wray, Colorado; also twenty living grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She leaves two brothers, J. M. Reed, of Downing, and Ed Reed, of Palisade, Colorado. She united with the U. B. church at Barker in her youth and remained a faithful member. She leaves a host of relatives and friends who mourn her death."

" Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 8, 1980, at Thompson Mortuary Chapel in Holyoke for Dora M. Rowe, 96, who passed away Saturday, January 5, at Sheridan Manor Nursing Home. Rev. Eldon Shoemaker officiated at the services. Interment was in Holyoke Memorial Park. Thompson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Dora M. Gordy was born in Scotland County, Missouri on August 26, 1883. She died at Holyoke, Colorado, January 5, 1980 at the age of 96 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was married to Edward A. Rowe on January 26, 1904 at Memphis, Missouri. They moved to Yuma County, Colorado in 1918, then moved to Holyoke in 1943. Seven children were born to this union. Preceding her in death were her husband and three sons. One of the sons died at birth. Paul A. Rowe and Irvin Rowe both died in 1955. She is survived by one son, Elmer A. Rowe of Holyoke, three daughters, Edna Hayes of Wray, Dorene Dodson of Commerce City, and Irene Hunt of Henderson, Texas, nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Rena Shaw of Wray."

ARTHUR AND OLLIE

Ollie Gordy, 22, and Arthur Groseclose married on 22 Feb 1908 in Schuyler County, Missouri.

April 1914 "Ross Shaw and Rena Gordy were quietly married in Holyoke last Wednesday. They will go to housekeeping on Mrs. Shaw's homestead ."

Arthur proved up 320 acres in sections 24 and 25, 5N 43W in 1916.

In 1920 Yuma County, Arthur Groseclose is farming, 36, Ollie Groseclose 34 Wife, Alta O. Groseclose 10 Daughter, Edgar T. Groseclose 8 Son, Anna C. Groseclose 7 Daughter, Nellie M. Groseclose 4 Daughter, and Loyd H. Groseclose 2 Son.

October 1923 Holyoke "Mrs. Gordy left for her home in Downing, Mo., via Wray, the first of this week after an extended visit with her daughters, Mesdames E. A. Rowe, Arthur Grosclose and Ross Shaw of this neighborhood."

1951 " Mr. Gordy of Missouri is visiting his sisters, Mrs. Groseclose and Mrs. Ross Shaw. It has been 40 years since Mr. Gordy was last here. He says it is a lot different country than it was then."

May 1933 "Mrs. Arthur Groseclose and Vada and Ada spent Tuesday at the George Fincher home.

The Misses Nellie and Ada Groseclose called on their sister, Mrs. Floyd Likens Wednesday."

January 14, 1943 "Arthur Groseclose, 59, a widely known farmer and stockgrower of this county, died Thursday of last week, January 7, at the Swedish National Sanitorium at Englewood. He had been seriously i11 for several weeks and has been receiving treatment at the sanitorium.
Funeral services were held at the home, eight miles north of Alvin, Sunday, conducted by Rev. E. D. Young of Lincoln, Nebraska, a friend of the deceased. Burial was in the Mount Tabor cemetery at Lamar, Nebraska.
Mr. Groseclose was born in Schuyler county, Missouri, on December 10, 1883. In 1905 he moved with his parents to Lamar, Nebraska and on February 22, 1908, he was married to Mary Olive Gordy at Lancaster, Missouri. The couple came to a homesteaded in Yuma county to establish their home, and this was the only home they had during their married life. There were nine children born to the couple. Seven of these are living, and with the widow, survive their father. They are Edgar, Annie and Adah of the home; Lloyd and Guffy, who are serving with the United States navy in the Pacific war area; Mrs. Paul Maendl of Haigler, Nebraska, and Mrs. Willard Walchle of north of Wray.
Mrs. Merle Bennett, a daughter, passed away in October of last year, and another daughter died in infancy. Survivors also include six grandchildren and four sisters. Among those who came here to attend the services were two of the sisters, Mrs. Sidney Rorabaugh, and Mrs. Earl Hawkins; a nephew, Russell Shaw of Downing, Missouri, and a friend, Mrs. Alph Cassel of Pueblo.

April 1951 "Weekend guests at the John Walchle home in honor of Mr. Walchle's eightieth birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peck of Woodbine, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Julias Walchle, Mr. and Mrs. John Yenny and Mrs. Sophia Schweitzer of Wakefield, Kan. Other callers were Mr. and Mrs. Willard Walchle and sons, Mrs. Ollie Groseclose, Edgar and Ada, Mrs. Jewell French and daughters of Lewellen, Neb. Mr. Walchle Sr. lives with his two sons, Bernard and Marion on the farm which he homesteaded in 1909. Julias Walchle, a brother, will have his 77th birthday in November and Mrs. Schweitzer, a sister, celebrated her 75th birthday last week with her nine children, 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Peck is a niece of the Wray man."

1963
"WRAY'S CITY PARK is a popular spot for picnic parties during the summer months and is expected to attract a lot of celebrants on July 4th. A typical group of picnickers was photographed in the park Sunday. Not all of the guests at the gathering were in the picture. The group in the picturt were celebrating the birthdays of Ross Shaw, 79, which was Sunday and Maxine Walchle, 12, whose birth day was Saturday. In the group were Mr. and Mrs. Shaw, the Willard Walchle family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shaw, the Paul Maendls of Yuma. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Fincher of Laird, Mrs. Ollie Groseclose and Edgar Groseclose."

EDGAR

Edgar Groseclose and Anna W. Schmutte married on May 14, 1969 in Yuma County.
(Annie "Muellenberg" was in Idalia precinct in 1920, 10, with eight siblings, C. Henry Meullenberg 61 and Mary 47.,
She was a postal clerk in 1940, single.
Ann Moellenberg, 39, married Leonard John Schmutte on October 4, 1948 in Yuma County(

Edgar Groseclose BIRTH 26 Mar 1911 Yuma County, Colorado, USA DEATH 16 Feb 1986 (aged 74) Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 81622035.
" Funeral services for Edgar Groseclose were held Thursday, February 20, 1986 at Wray United Methodist Church. Interment was made in Grandview Cemetery.
Edgar Groseclose, a son of Arthur and Allie Gordy Groseclose, was born March 26, 1911 on the farm north of Wray and departed this life February 16, 1986 at the Wray Community District Hospital at the age of 74 years, 10 months, and 16 days.
He lived his entire life in Yuma County, most of which was spent on the farm homesteaded by his father, until ill health forced his retirement and since making their home in Wray. He married his wife May 15, 1969 at Idalia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ida and Alta Bennett, and one brother, Guffy.
Survivors include his devoted wife, one brother, and four sisters.
He was a loving husband a caring brother and uncle. Edgar liked people and had many, many friends over a large area.

SSDI has Anna W. Groseclose born May 15, 1909, dying February 12, 1999.

Anna Groseclose BIRTH 1909 DEATH 1999 (aged 89–90) BURIAL Grandview Cemetery Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 81622001

NELLIE

Paul P. Maendl and Nellie M. Groseclose married in Yuma County on March 27, 1938.

In 1940 Valley precinct, Yuma County, Paul P. Maendl is a preacher, 34, Nellie M. Maendl 24 Wife.

Paul Peter Maendl registered for WWII in Bingham, Garden County, Nebraska, employed by the Mennonite Bretheren Church, born July 21, 195 in Freeman, South Dakota.

Nellie May Maendl BIRTH 12 May 1915 DEATH 3 Jun 1986 (aged 71) BURIAL Marsing-Homedale Cemetery Marsing, Owyhee County, Idaho, MEMORIAL ID 60121516



Paul P. Maendl BIRTH 21 Jul 1905 DEATH 27 May 1987 (aged 81) BURIAL Marsing-Homedale Cemetery Marsing, Owyhee County, Idaho, MEMORIAL ID 60121505



"Ruth Marie Maendl, 71 of Nampa, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at her home of natural causes. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 29th at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Condolences may be shared at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com
Ruth was born on November 19, 1943 in Holyoke, Colorado to Paul and Nellie (Groseclose) Maendl. The family lived in Chase County, Nebraska, until she turned 13, when they relocated to Yuma, Colorado in 1956. She moved to Idaho in 1977. Ruth graduated from high school in Yuma. She began her nursing education at Northwest Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and completed her RN at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois, and was a nursing instructor while at Olivet. After completing her Bachelor's degree, she headed to Williamson, West Virginia where she worked as a Nursing Instructor for Southern West Virginia Community College. Ruth completed her Master's degree in Nursing at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas and her certification as a Lactation Consultant around 10 years ago in Seattle. She worked as a Candy-Striper before she worked as a Nurses Aid, LPN and RN in various hospitals and nursing homes as she put herself through school.
Ruth retired from Mercy Medical Center in Nampa, Idaho, after over 30 years helping to birth many, Many, MANY babies. During her busy nursing career, Mercy Medical Center granted Ruth a Leave of Absence so she could spend over 3 years serving as a Missionary Nurse at Dessalines Hospital in Dessalines, Haiti. At her retirement celebration, her peers remembered her as kind, sweet, knowledgeable, dedicated, and caring.
Ruth carried a passion for art and many forms of creativity. She was a well-known painter of ceramic figurines. She loved crafting projects, including crocheting potholders, making afghans and quilting. She amassed an unrivaled collection of over 150 Holy Nativity scenes. She had a huge heart for others, always ready to quietly (and often secretly) help where needed.
Ruth is survived by her three siblings, Rev. Arthur & Norma Maendl of Yoder, WY, and their children, Dr. Art & Cary Maendl, DVM, Andy Maendl, Anita (Maendl) & Randy Schanaman; Walter & Laree (Hill) Maendl of Caldwell, ID, and their children, Jeff & Michelle Maendl, Gene & Kama Maendl, and Sonia (Maendl) & Dain Johnson; and Rhoda (Maendl) & Richard Chesnut of Salt Lake City, UT, and their children, Brandi & Evan Maag, Shane & Robin Chesnut, and Luwanna Fulmer; 16 great-nieces and great-nephews, and many cousins. She was also 'Aunt Ruthie' to many in the Harold & Yvonne Hill family.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Nellie Maendl of Yuma, CO."

1964




LLOYD

December 1945 "Lloyd Groseclose, who waa machinist mate first class in the navy, returned home the first of December after receiving his discharge. His address for nearly four years of service was Fleet Postoffice and he ia now visiting his mother, Mrs. Ollie Groseclose. His brother, Guffy, who was gunner's mate second class, joined the navy along with his brother in January of 1942. He has also returned home, receiving his discharge in October."

December 1950 " Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Groseclose and daughter Loi Dene of Greybull, Wyo., are spending the holidays with their mothers, Mrs. Lulu Kimber and Mrs. Ollie Groseclose."

September 1955 "Those attending the supper given in honor of Mrs. Ollie Groseclose's seventieth birthday on Wednesday evening of last week were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Maendl and family of Haigler, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Walchle of Laird, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Walchle and family, Marion Walchle and Edgar Groseclose. Three children were unable to attend. Mrs. Groseclose lives with her son on the farm she and her husband, the late Arthur Groseclose, homesteaded over forty-six years ago."

GUFFY

March 1939 "Guffy Groseclose, of the ?? community, has spent some time in Greeley while attending the Hoover Auction school. He finished his course and is now at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Groseclose."

September 1941 "The management of the Farmers Union Livestock reports that the sale there on Monday was a good one with an active buying crowd present and the sale was for good prices on Miscellaneous articles and eighty-two. head of cattle and forty-eight head of hogs. Arthur Quiggle is the manager and Guffy Groseclose the auctioneer at the Farmers Union Sales Pavillion."

September 1953 " Miss Leah Broughton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Broughton of Haigler, and Guffy Groseclose, son of Mrs. Arthur Groseclose of Wray, were married at a pretty wedding Saturday afternoon, August 29, at two o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. The impressive double ring ceremony was solemnized by Rev. Albert W. Hill, pastor of the Evangelical United Brethren church of Champion, Neb. The setting for the service was the large living room window banked with baskets of garden flowers. Miss Gwen Robb was musician and the thirtyfive guests were members of the families and close friends. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white taffeta styled with a net overskirt and a bolero of taffeta and net. A sister, Miss Joan Broughton, was bridesmaid. Edgar Groseclose was best man for his brother. The bride's mother was in navy blue and the groom's mother wore a black printed crepe. Both had corsages of white carnations. A three tiered wedding cake, decorated and topped with a miniature bride and groom, was centered on the lace covered refreshments table at the reception. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. Clarence Severin and Mrs. Bertha Eichel, aunts of the bride, and Mrs. Bruce Robb.
The couple left afterward on a honeymoon trip to the mountains. The bride is a graduate of Chase county high school and was with United Airlines in New York City before becoming deputy county treasurer for two years. She resigned last October to accept a position with the American Legion in Denver. The groom is well known in this community. He served four years in the navy during World War II and has since been engaged in auctioneering and farming with his brother, Edgar Groseclose. They plan to make their home in Yuma county. "

Leah was in Chase County, Nebraska in 1940, with Roland R. Broughton 41 Head, Lota M. Broughton 43 Wife, Doris J. Broughton 18 Daughter, Joan J. Broughton 15 Daughter, Leah M. Broughton 14 Daughter, Roland E. Broughton 4 Son, and Bill L. Miner 24 Hired Hand.

Guffy Morton Groseclose BIRTH 17 Feb 1920 Yuma County, Colorado, USA DEATH 8 Oct 1969 (aged 49) Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, USA BURIAL Donald J Ruhl Memorial Cemetery Greybull, Big Horn County, Wyoming, USA PLOT Block 7, Lot 15 MEMORIAL ID 75895902.
"Funeral services for Guffy Groseclose, 50, co-owner of the Greybull Livestock Commission Co., will be held 2 p.m. Saturday. Guffy died Wednesday at the Veterans' Hospital in Cheyenne.
Survivors include his wife, Leah, and three children, Gary, Becky and Vickie of the family home."

Leah Mae Broughton Groseclose BIRTH 26 Nov 1925 DEATH 11 Mar 2011 (aged 85) BURIAL Donald J Ruhl Memorial Cemetery Greybull, Big Horn County, Wyoming, USA MEMORIAL ID 66894206.
"Leah Groseclose, 85, of Mead, Colorado, passed away March 11, 2011 at Hospice & Palliative Care of Northern Colorado in Greeley.
Leah was born in Chase County, Nebraska on November 16, 1925 to Roland and Leota Broughton.
She was married to Guffy Groseclose on August 29, 1953. They had four children, Connie Leah, Gary Lynn, Becky Rae (Irvine) and Vicki Mae (Temple).
Leah is survived by two brothers, Elroy Broughton of Sydney, Nebraska and Donald Broughton of Tucson, Arizona and one sister, Doris Post of Ft. Collins, Colorado. She is also survived by one daughter, Vicki Temple and her husband Paul of Mead, Colorado; five grandchildren, Zach Temple (Mary), Katie Hess (Mike), Drew Temple, Emily Temple and Amanda Evans (Zach) and one great-grandson, Connor Evans.
Leah was preceded in death by her husband, Guffy; her three children, Connie, Gary and Becky and one sister, Joann.
Leah's greatest joys were reading, crocheting, and taking care of her family and loved ones with her gentle spirit and quiet faith. She will be greatly missed.
Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Cinnamon Park and Life Care Center of Greeley for their wonderful care and compassion.
Graveside Service and Interment will take place at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Donald J. Ruhl Memorial Cemetery in Greybull, Wyoming."


Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Greybull, Wyoming, on November 7, 1961 for Connie Leah Groseclose, seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guffy Groseclose, who died November 5 at her home, 817 Fifth Avenue North in Greybull. Reverend Jack Anderson and Reverend Ralph McConaughy officiated and burial was in the Greybull cemetery. Connie had been attending the first grade until she became critically ill of cystic fibrosis two weeks prior to her death.
She is survived by her parents, one sister, Becky and a brother Gary; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rawleigh Broughton of Imperial, Neb., and Mrs. Ollie Groseclose of Wray: a number of aunts and uncles and many friends. Attending the services from this area were Mrs. Willard Walchle, Mrs. Bernard Walchle, Edgar Groseclose, Mrs. Paul Maendl of Yuma and Mr and Mrs. Broughton of Imperial."

Gary Lynn Groseclose 1956-1984
Gary Lynn Groseclose, 28 died Monday of respiratory arrest at Longmont United Hospital. He was born March 3, 1956 in Greybull, Wyo., to Guffy and Leah M. (Broughton) Groseclose.
Mr. Groseclose moved to Longmont from Greybull in June 1977. He was production controller for STC from July 1977 to 1980.
He is survived by his mother; two sisters, Becky Ray Irvine of Longmont and Vicki Mae Temple of Mead; and a grandmother, Leota M. Broughton of Denver.
He was preceded in death by his father and his sister, Connie Leah Groseclose.
Services will be held at Mountain View Church of the Nazarene at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Larry W. Rap will officiate. Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Greybull. Friends may visit the family from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Ahiberg Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Association.

Becky Ray Groseclose 1957-1989.
Becky R. Irvine, 1240 Kinnikinnick Court, died on Monday, March 29, 1989 at Longmont United Hospital of cystic Fibrosis. She was 31.
She was born on Dec. 20, 1957, to Guffy M. Groseclose and Leah M. (Broughton) Groseclose in Greybull, Wyo. She came to Longmont in August 1976 and then on Aug. 13, 1983, she was married to Paul D. Irvine in Mead. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Irvine was a member of the Longmont Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her father; one sister Connie L. Groseclose in 1961; and one brother, Gary L. Groseclose in 1984.
Mrs. Irvine is survived by her husband of Longmont; her mother of Mead; one daughter, Amanda Mae Irvine of Longmont; one sister, Vicki m. Temple of Mead; her mother-in-law, Mary Cito of Erie; and her father-in-law, Clayton Irvine of North Platte, Neb.
Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the Ahiberg Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 23, at the Longmont Church of the Nazarene, 2111 Mountain View Ave., with the Rev. Larry W. Rap of the church officiating.
Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, march 24, in the Greybull Cemetery in Greybull, Wyo.

ALTA


Alta Likens and Merle D. Bennett married on 30 Oct 1937 in Phillips County.

Alta Opal Groseclose Bennett BIRTH 23 Jul 1909 Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, DEATH Oct 1942 (aged 33) Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 76965665.
Mrs. Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Groseclose, was born in Wray, July 23, 1909. In 1927, she was married to Floyd Likens of Wray. Following their marriage, five children, Doris, Delpha, and twin boys Floyd and Lloyd, who died in infancy, and Dale were born to them. They established their home north of Wray until the time of Mr. Likens' death in March 1934.

VADA

Vada Groseclose.,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Groseclose of Wray, and Willard Walche, son of Mr. John Walche of Wray, were united in Holy Matrimony near Bird City, Kansas, Aug. 12, 1941, at 5:45 p. m. The ceremony took place at the Pilgrim Holiness Church with Rev. Asa Wood of Imperial, Nebr., officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Walche have grown to manhood and womanhood in the rural community north of Wray, and have, in that time gained the respect of many friends in their active work in the church and activities of the community.
They expect to be at home among their friends on their farm north of Wray. Friends and relatives of this community extend their good wishes for happiness and success to the young couple."

ADA

June 1952 "Miss Ada Groseclose, daughter of Mrs. Ollie Groseclose, became the bride of Bernard Walchle, son of John Walchle, at a wedding in the Nazarene church in Holyoke on the afternoon of Sunday, June 15. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Garfield Dixon at two-thirty, in the presence of seventy-five relatives and friends, before an altar decorated with baskets of summer flowers. Coleen Speicher sang, accompanied by Doris Dixon at the piano. Miss Sylvia Tschetter of Lewellen, Neb., a friend of the bride, was maid of honor. The groom was attended by his brother, Marion Walchle. Ushers were Gordon Speicher and Milton Osborn. A reception in the church parlor followed the wedding. Wilma Houser cut the wedding cake. Assisting with the serving were Mrs. Garfield Dixon, Mrs. D. D. Osbum, Mrs. Gordon Speicher, the bride's three sisters, Mrs. Jewell French, Mrs. Paul Maendl, Mrs. Willard Walchle, and two nieces, Doris and Delfa Likens. Delfa Likens was in charge of the guest book and Evelyn Harding and Cleta Speicher arranged the gifts. The couple left soon afterward on a honeymoon in the mountains. Upon their return they will make their home on a farm north of Wray. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keech and Martha of Imperial, Neb., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thornton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert French, Mr. and Mrs. Jewell French and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Howard French and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Tschetter and family, all of Lewellen, Neb., Charles and Clara Keech of Palisade, Neb."

"Ada Leina Groseclose was born October 26, 1925 at her parent's homestead in north-east Yuma County, Colorado. Her father, Arthur Groseclose, had arrived in 1905 by covered wagon, from Downing (Scotland County) Missouri. It was three years later, in 1908 that Arthur filed his homestead and returned to Missouri just long enough to marry the Sweetheart he had left behind, Mary Olive (Ollie) Gordy.
Ada was the youngest of 9 children born to that union. All of Ada's siblings have predeceased her and she is the last of the Groseclose family to reside in Yuma County.
Ada attended Thomas School, a one room county school, graduating from 8th Grade. Her first grade teacher, Jennie Oman Monk was her favorite and they remained lifetime friends. Jennie just passed away in January at the age of 98.
Prior to marriage Ada worked on the family farm, was active in 4-H club with livestock, as well as cooking and sewing, taught Sunday School and worked outside the home caring for older people.
Upon the untimely death of her older Sister Alta Bennett in 1942, Ada assisted with caring for her young children. Early in life Ada dedicated her life to the Lord and served Him faithfully. She was a member of the Nazarene Church for about 60 years and served in many capacities. She was well known for planning and organizing many of the social events, including writing scripts for many plays designed for entertainment and inspiration.
Ada was united in marriage to Bernard Walchle, son of John and Florence (Keech) Walchle on June 15, 1952 at the Holyoke Nazarene Church. No children were born to the marriage. They would miss celebrating their anniversary by only six months.
For a short time after their marriage, Bernard was employed at the Warren Dodge Ranch in the Wauneta community. Soon thereafter they moved to the Ralph Crews Ranch near Haigler where they remained until 1960. Upon the death of Bernard's father, they purchased and moved to the 400 acre family homestead north of Wray where they remained until their retirement, and subsequent move to Wray, in 1992.
After Bernard's death in 2002, Ada continued to life in the family home until her move to the Towers Assisted Living. Later she moved to the Hillcrest Care Center where she resided until her death.
Ada and Bernard were truly the love of each other's life and, it seemed, the names 'Ada & Bernard' were one word. It was rare that they were not together. Ada had many interests — assisting Bernard with the cattle and farming operations, growing an extensive vegetable and flower garden, baking for farmer's market, all the while assisting those in need. During the ten or so years prior to her Mother's death in 1969, Ada spent part of every week staying with her and caring for her needs. She was also the mainstay of the Groseclose — Walchle family get togethers for many years and was well known for her great country cooking.
While Ada & Bernard never were blessed to have children of their own, they became an influential part of the lives of many of their nieces and nephews as well as many children which they cared for over the years. Ada's notebook records the names of some 125 children that they cared for. Some were only a one-time 'baby sitting' job but a sizable number were longer term situations. A few of them became almost as close as if they had been their own children. Some of those they cared for are now grandparents.
Ada had a framed plaque in her home which seemed to be the signature of her life, it read: 'One hundred years from now it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much money I had in my bank account, not what my clothes looked like. But, the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child'. She was important in the life of many.
Ada was preceded in death by her husband Bernard; her parents, Arthur & Ollie Groseclose; three brothers Edgar, Lloyd & Guffy; five sisters - Alta ( Likens) Bennett, Annie French, Nellie Maendl, Vada Walchle, and Ida who died in infancy; brothers & sisters in law - Floyd Likens, Merle Bennett, Anna Mollenberg, Paul Maendl, Leah Groseclose and Willard Walchle,
Ada is survived by the following brothers & sisters in law: Jewell French of Olds, Alberta, Doratha Groseclose of Greybull Wyoming, and Marion & Lois Walchle of Mt. Vernon Ohio, as well as many nieces & nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and a large host of children whose lives she influenced.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., Church of the Nazarene in Wray, Colorado with Rev. Noel Sullivan officiating. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Nazarene in her memory. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements."

ANNIE

Annie C. Groseclose, 32, married Jewel A. French in October 1945 in Yuma County.

"A charivari was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ollie Groseclose for Sgt. and Mrs. Jewell French, newlyweds. About, fifty neighbors and friends participated in the affair. "

Annie C. French BIRTH 12 Jan 1913 DEATH 25 Aug 2000 (aged 87) BURIAL Castor Cemetery Castor, Wainwright Census Division, Alberta, Canada PLOT Block C Lot 10 MEMORIAL ID 142497781.

Spouse Jewell Alton French, 1910-2011.

SYLVIA

Sylvia married Sidney Rorabaugh, who was in 1900 Scotland County, Missouri. Marion Rorabough is 42 Head, Saragh T. Rorabough 36 Wife, Alice A. Rorabough 17 Daughter, Sidney G. Rorabough 19 Son, Aiah Rorabough 9 Son, Nina Rorabough 5 Daughter, and Clair Rorabough 2 Son.

Nora (Barr) Rorabaugh BIRTH 24 Apr 1883 DEATH 16 Apr 1918 (aged 34) BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery Scotland County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 60041339.

Bessie G. (Dawson) Rorabaugh, born 6 Sep 1883, died 11 Feb 1931, buried in Friendship Cemetery Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 67873217.


June 1942 "Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Rorabaugh of Downing, Missouri, who have been visiting the past two weeks with the Arthur Groseclose family, visited in Wray Wednesday and today with Miss Ollie Fincher. The Rorabaughs' will return to their home Friday. "

Sylvia Cleo Groseclose Rorabaugh, born 31 Jul 1892 in Schuyler County, Missouri, died 11 Dec 1972 in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado, buried Downing City Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 70157132.

Sylvia had married John Melvin Seamster, born 1 Jun 1893 in Missouri, dying May 1969 in Canton, Lewis County, Missouri, buried in Downing City Cemetery, Schuyler County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 46502465.

Sidney Green Rorabaugh BIRTH 22 Jun 1885 Scotland County, Missouri, DEATH 14 Aug 1947 (aged 62) Downing, Schuyler County, Missouri, BURIAL Pleasant Hill Cemetery Scotland County, Missouri, MEMORIAL ID 46651483.

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