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Alvin and Clara (Wray) New, Pleasant Valley



CLARA'S FAMILY

September 1914 " B. T. Wray of Hopkins, Missouri, arrived today and will visit his brother, Ed Wray, of north of Robb a few days. Mr. Wray reports the crops in Nodaway county as being fair. High water is bothering them just now."

August 1913 "Mr. and Mrs. Ed New and three children of Hopkins, Missouri, arrived this week and are visiting the Ed Ray family of northwest of town. Mrs. New is a sister of Mr. Ray."

March 1916 "A. D. New, brother-in-law of Ed Wray, arrived in Wray the latter part of the week from his former I home in Hopkins, Mo., and yesterday he and Mr. Wray began hauling lumber to the Wray ranch northwest of town, where they will, erect a large two-story house, 32x28, with 7 or 8 rooms. "

April 1916 Eckley "Alvin New and wife from Hopkins, Mo., have moved to this locality and are domiciled at the home of Mrs. New's brother, Ed Wray.

Ed Wray is erecting an eight room house on his ranch northeast of town. J. R. Thompson is acting as head carpenter for Mr. Wray."

March 1917 ""J. R. Thomas sold his farm of 320 acres, which is located eighteen miles northwest of Wray, Friday to Alvin D. New, of the same locality. Mr. New and family have been residing with Mrs. New's brother, Ed Wray, the past year."

"Edward Percy Wray passed away at the Wray hospital Sunday, Oct. 20, at the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 5 days. Mr. Wray was born November 16, 1863. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the church in Eckley at 2 p. m. and the remains were laid to rest in the Eckley cemetery. Mr. Wray was a patient at the Wray hospital only a few days. He had resided in this state some 35 years and he had been a resident of Eckley for a number of years. Mr. Wray is survived by five brothers all living in Missouri, and by two sisters, the Mesdames New, one of whom resides in Wray and one in Denver. Sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives."

"Edward Percy Wray, 76, died at the Wray Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 20, following a stroke at his homestead ten miles north of Eckley. He was a familiar character of both Wray and Eckley and had many friends in both places. He is survived by five brothers all living in Missouri and two sisters, one of this county and one of Denver, Colorado. One brother and both sisters came to Wray for the funeral services on Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church at Eckley with Rev. MeCluggage as minister."

October 24, 1940 Waverly items "Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rutledge attended the funeral of Ed Wray at Eckley Tuesday."

In 1910 Nodaway County, Missouri, Alvin New id 36, Clara New 34 Wife, Thena New 9 Daughter, Hester New 7 Daughter, Clerence New 5 Son, Edna New 4 Daughter, Lorence New 1 Son, and Ross Cribbitt 19 Farm Hand.


In 1920 Eckley precinct, Alvin D. New is farming, 55, Clara E. New 52 Wife, Clarence E. New 25 Son, Edna M. New 23 Daughter born in Missouri, a teacher, Lawrence O. New 21 Son, and Edith M. New 19 Daughter.

In the 1925 graduating class of Eckley were Clarence New, Edna New, and Hester New.

July 1925 Pleasant Valley items "L. R. Marshall and Alvin New started their threshing machine Monday afternoon."

In 1930 Eckley precinct, Alvin D. New is 55, Clara E. New 52 Wife, Clarence E. New 25 Son, Edna M. New 23 Daughter, Lawrence O. New 21 Son, and Edith M. New 19 Daughter.

February 1938

Clara was in Boulder in 1944

Alvin Dillon 'A.D.' New BIRTH 9 May 1874 Hancock County, Indiana, DEATH 15 Apr 1958 (aged 83) Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 94181551.

Clara Edna Wray New BIRTH 1 Feb 1876 Nodaway County, Missouri, DEATH 16 Apr 1957 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 94181548

ATHENA

Bethena V New Marriage Date: 10 Jun 1924 Marriage Place: Phillips, Colorado, Spouse: John D. Clement

John's family was in Yuma: March 1911 "J. R. Clement and family and O. E. Forell of Chester, Nebraska, arrived Saturday and will make their future home in good old Yuma county."


HESTER

Hester New Age: 24 Marriage Date: 16 Jun 1927 Marriage Place: Yuma, Colorado, Spouse: Ray Neuschwanger

In 1930 Boulder, Ray Neuschwanger 25 Head Hester Neuschwanger 27 Wife Daveda Neuschwanger 0 Daughter.

June 29, 1972 "The Floyd Neuschwangers received news of the death of Mrs. Ray Neuschwanger, the former Hester New, at Grand Junction on Saturday."
Hester Neuschwanger Birth Date: 13 Feb 1903 Last Residence: 81501, Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado, Death Date: Jun 1972


Thanks to the Mesa County Library.

A graveside service for Ray William Neuschwanger, 228 N. Cherry, Fruita, will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Orchard Mesa Cemetery with Dr. John Bruington officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to noo n Thursday in Callahan-Edfast Mortuary.
Mr. Neuschwanger died Monday, May 20, 1996, in Family Health West after a short illness. He was 91. He was a retired shop foreman for Reed Miller Motor and a resident of Grand Junction since 1948.
He was born June 25, 1904, to John Abraham and Carrie Eunice Bock Neuschwanger in Alton, Kan. He spent his childhood and attended school in Eckley. He married Hester New on June 16, 1927, in Eckley. She died June 27, 1972, in Grand Junction. Mr. Neuschwanger had lived in Kansas, Eckley, Boulder and Alamosa before moving to Grand Junction. He was a Ham radio operator and enjoyed playing the guitar.
Survivors include six brothers, Floyd of Yuma, Lloyd of Curlew, Wash., Orville of McMinville, Wash., Weldon of Olympia, Wash., Victor of Sun City, Ariz., and Ivan of Hemet, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Jean Mason of Kelso, Wash., and Leona Henderson of Ontario, Ore.; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A daughter, Daveda Kerr, is deceased.

Daveda Eileen Neuschwanger [Daveda Eileen Kerr] [Daveda Kerr] Birth Date: 29 Nov 1929 Birth Place: Boulder, Colorado Death Date: Sep 1981

William Wallace Kerr died at the age of 86 from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma and Parkinson's Disease on October 10, 2015 in Knoxville. Bill was born in Grand Junction, Colorado in 1929. At almost 12 pounds, he was the largest baby to be born in Saint Mary's Hospital at that time. He completed high school in Grand Junction with a scholarship to attend Colorado School of Mines. He received the degree of Geophysical Engineer in 1951. Bill was president of the independent students, served on the Student Council and belonged to the following honorary and professional organizations at Mines: Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, and Blue Key. He began his 31 years of employment with Chevron companies and his first marriage to Daveda Neuschwanger, a week after graduation. His employment was interrupted by two years' service as a reserve officer in the U.S. Army, Aviation Engineers with the Air Force (SCARWAF). He fought the Korean War in Texas, separating as a First Lieutenant.zz
Bill and Daveda had two girls (Lori and Shari) and a boy (Ron) born to them while moving over 15 times in the ensuing five years. The children were born in three different states!
Bill was named Division Geophysicist in 1965 and Chief Geophysicist in New Orleans in 1978. Bill lost his Daveda in 1981 and his career with Chevron ended in 1982 when he elected early retirement and joined his son in Tennessee.
The next 7 years were spent building a solar house on a hillside. As this project neared completion, a new love entered his life. Her name is Carol Willis, they met on a hike in 1988 and married in November 1989. Bill was president of the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club for a couple of years so he and Carol did a lot of hiking. They enjoyed traveling and hiked across Switzerland and England and around Scotland, as well as numerous trips in the U.S. and Canada. Staying busy and making a contribution occupied Bill's time for the next 11 years. He was active as chair of the SMHC AT Maintenance Committee. They maintain 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, 70 miles in the Smokies and 30 miles in the National Forest south of the park. Physical limitations resulted in giving up long hikes and trail maintenance, but his interest in the Appalachian Trail and the Smoky Mountains never wavered.


Lorraine Kay 'Lori' Kerr, died peacefully on March 3, 2010 of complications from scleroderma. Her family and friends were with her when she died.
Lori was born April 30, 1952 in Mineral Wells, Texas, but spent most of her childhood in Jackson, MS. She graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson in 1970, and studied art at the University of Southern Mississippi and Louisiana State University. Lori lived in Louisiana for a number of years, and moved to Durham in 1990. She taught sewing classes in Raleigh and Chapel Hill, and was a member of Womancraft, the Chapel Hill-based arts cooperative, until her health began to deteriorate. She was also a member of the Durham Farmers Market.
Lori was preceded in death by her mother, Daveda N. Kerr.
She is survived by her father, W.W. Kerr, and his wife, Carol, of Knoxville, TN; her husband of 20 years, Michael Konvicka, of Durham; and three children, Peter Tulli and his wife, Kristin of Lacombe, LA; Joseph Konvicka and Katharine Konvicka, both of Durham; two grandchildren, Sara Tulli and Chloe Tulli. Additionally, she is survived by a brother, Ron Kerr, of Thorn Hill, TN; a sister, Shari Karanas, and husband Bill, of Mandeville, LA; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a number of special friends, including Myra Sorahan, Lee Brandt Randall, and Galia Goodman.
A service honoring her life will be held Saturday, March 20th, at 3:00 p.m. adjacent to her studio at Wings Community Arts Center, located at Northgate Presbyterian Church, 2504 N. Roxboro St., in Durham.
Lori was an amazingly gifted and creative woman whose artistic vision allowed her to see the world in all its many glories. She was at home in many media, but her true genius was with fabric. Her beautifully constructed and decorated garments are loved and worn by people far and wide. If you plan to attend her memorial service, we invite you to wear your “Lori” as a tribute to her creativity.

EDNA

March 1927 Eckley "Miss Edna New, teacher at Sunset, has been staying at the Probasco home since the storm."

September 1927 Pleasant Valley items "Our west grade school opened Monday, with Miss Edna New as teacher and an enrollment of twenty pupils. Forrest Draper is again teaching the east school."

April 1928 " Miss Edna New and pupils of District 14 spent Wednesday picnicking on Old Baldy."
Edna M. New was the teacher at Hill Top, (Pleasant Valley) 1927-1928.

In December 1928 Edna New of Eckley was the teacher at Hope.


Mary Edna New, 24, married Verlyn Leroy Probasco on 22 Aug 1930 in Greeley, Colorado.

November 1941 "Mr. and Mrs. Verlyn Probasco went to Boulder Friday to visit relatives. From Boulder they will take Mrs. Clarence New and children to McMinville, Oregon, where they will visit relatives. From McMinville Mrs. New and children go to San Francisco, Calif., where they will sail to Honolulu to join Mr. New. Mrs. Edna Probasco is visiting in the Lloyd Bowen hame. "

May 1942 "Mrs. Irene New. who is here visiting, spent last Wednesday at Verlyn Probasco's. She was a week end guest at Fred Wrays. "

Mary Edna New Probasco BIRTH 6 Apr 1906 DEATH 17 Apr 1990 (aged 84) BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 53151251.


Verlyn L. Probasco BIRTH 20 Oct 1907 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, DEATH 8 Feb 1988 (aged 80) Yuma County, Colorado, BURIAL Eckley Cemetery Eckley, Yuma County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 53151258


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CLARENCE

May 1935 "Clarence New of Eckley and Katherine Reid of Akron were married in Wray Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Clark Bower, the ring ceremony being used."

1941 Eckley "Mrs. A. D. New and Edith and Mrs. Clarence New and children motored down from Boulder last Thursday to visit in the Verlyn Probasco and Lloyd Bowen homes. "


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