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Yuma County Pioneer Photographs:
George H. Wade, Wray
February 1917 Wray "George Wade and Ilma Mullison were united in marriage by Dr. D. A. Brown last Friday afternoon."
George registered for WWI in Wray, born August 22, 1891 in Camas, Washington, married, farming for L. D. Mullison of Wray.
In 1920 Yuma County,
Lewis D. Mullison is
62 Head,
Mary Mullison
62 Wife,
Ilma Wade 25 Daughter, and
Lesley E. Wade
1 Grandson.
Lewis Dorman Mullison died at the Wray Hospital, August 17, 1925,
from effects of cancer at the age of 68 years, l months, and 20 days.
Deceased was one of the early settlers of Yuma County, and had built up for himself
the profound respect and admiration of all who knew him.
He was a good nelghbor, a kind husband and father, and was held in high esteem by all in his community.
He departed by auto some months ago, with his wife, to tour the western coast, but was forced
by ill health to abandon the car and return home.
He immediately entered the hospital, but efforts to save him were in vain.
His funeral is held today, Thursday, August 20, 1925, the services being held from
the Methodist church, with Reverend Brand of Vernon officiating.
He leaves, besides his wife, three sons. Ray, Norman and Dorman, and one daughter, Alma,
and a numberless amount of friends. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved family in their
sorrow."
In 1930 Wray,
Mary E. Mullison is
72 Head,
Leslie E. Wade 11 Grandson.
October 16, 1930 "Mrs. Mary Mullison, long time resident of this community,
died at her home north of Wray Sunday morning, Oct. 12, following a short illness.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church in Wray Tuesday afternoon with
Rev. A. M. Carpenter and Rev. Clark Bower in charge of the services and the remains
were laid to rest in Grandview cemetery.
Mary E. Mourning was born at Colchester, Illinois, July 15, 1857. She was united in marriage to
Lewis D. Mullison in the year 1880. To this union six children were bom,
two of whom died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Mullison settled on a farm near St. Francis, Kansas,
in 1887 where they lived until 1900 when they moved to Wray.
Mrs. Mullison and was well and favorably known. She was a good woman and for the past
twenty-five years she was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a faithful member she was.
Rarely did she miss any of its services. Religion to her was a vital thing and she endeavored to
live as her Master would have her live.
She passed away at her home on Sunday morning, Oct. 12, 1930, at the age of
75 years, 3 months and 2 days. Her husband preceded her in death on August 17, 1925.
She is survived by four children: Norman 0., Ray 0., and Ilma L., all of Wray and
Dorman E. of Keensburg, Colo. Also five brothers and three sisters.
All except one brother, Joseph R. Mourning, whose home has been with her, live at a distance.
She also leaves to mourn their loss, other more distant relatives and a multitude of friends."
Leslie is a dishwasher, living
in an Albuquerque hotel in 1940.
Leslie Ethelbert Wade registered for WWII in Flagstaff, Arizona, born Nov 22, 1918 in Wray, relative his mother Mrs. Ilma Harless of Delta, COlorado.
Leslie E. Wade and Janet P. Jamison married in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1957.
Janet P. Wade
BIRTH unknown
DEATH 19 Jul 1974
BURIAL
Mount Olivet Cemetery,
Fairview Township, York County, Pennsylvania,
MEMORIAL ID 44626600.
Leslie E. Wade
BIRTH 22 Nov 1918
DEATH 3 Nov 1981 (aged 62)
BURIAL
Maryland Veterans Cemetery-Crownsville, Anne Arundel County, Maryland,
MEMORIAL ID 20740224.
Ilma Peck
Marriage Age: 62
Residence Place: Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota,
Marriage Date: 14 May 1956
Marriage Place: Pennington, South Dakota,
Spouse: George Erdman.
Ilma Erdman
BIRTH 20 Mar 1894
DEATH 10 Jul 1970 (aged 76)
BURIAL
Alliance Cemetery
Alliance, Box Butte County, Nebraska,
MEMORIAL ID 79338884
George Henry Wade
Death Age: 76
Residence Place: Washington
Death Date: Abt 1968
Death Place: Loma Linda, Calif.
Burial Place: Bloominqun
Obituary Date: 30 Jan 1968
Obituary Place: San Bernardino, California,
George H. Wade
Divorce Date: 7 Apr 1921
Divorce Place: Yuma, Colorado,
Spouse: Ilma Wade
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