Yuma County, Colorado
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Yuma County Pioneers -
Willis and Viola (Sawyer) Orcutt
In 1910 Frontier County, Nebraska, Willis is a farm laborer , 20, with widowed father John Orcutt 44 born in Illinois, Goldis is 14, born in Nebraska.
In 1920 Hayes County, Nebraska, Willis Orcutt is farming, 31, Viola 27, Walter 4, Noah 1, and newborn Alma.
In 1930 Valley precinct, Yuma County,
Willis Orcutt is 40, Viola E. Orcutt 38,
Walter J. Orcutt 14, Noah W. Orcutt 12, Alma L. Orcutt 10,
Clara V. Orcutt 9, Ralph W. Orcutt 5, and Floyd L. Orcutt 2, all born in Nebraska.
In 1940 Willis and Viola are in Howell County, Missouri, with Walter 24, Ralph 15, Floyd 12, and Violet 7.
Willis Orcutt 1889-1971 is buried in Audrain County, Missouri # 171237784.
Carrie Eliza Viola (Sawyer) Orcutt 1892-1962 is buried in Audrain County, Missouri # 171237770.
Walter J. Orcutt 1917-1987 is buried in Audrain County # 171237778.
Ralph Willis Orcutt and Elsie Darlese Belcher married on November 21, 1946 in Audrain County.
Ralph Willis Orcutt 1927-2016 is buried in Audrain COunty # 172880239.
"Ralph was born on June 8, 1924 in McCook, Nebraska, the son of Willis and Viola (Sawyer) Orcutt.
Ralph served his country in the United States Army during World War II.
In 1946, Ralph married Darlene Belcher in Mexico. She preceded him in death on July 11, 1990.
Ralph worked for many years at A.P. Green Fire Brick Company and also farmed for many years.
Ralph is survived by four daughters, Gwendolyn Clark (Roy) of Mexico, Frances “Fran” Denio of Mexico, Elizabeth Orcutt of Mexico, and Evelyn Brandt of Reform; a sister, Claire; 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Along with his wife, Darlene, Ralph was preceded in death by
his parents, two daughters, Judy Jurgesmeyer and Marjorie Orcutt;
three brothers, Walter, Pete “Noah”, and Floyd;
and two sisters, Alma and Violet.
Ralph had a life with a special friend, Joan Schupp for 15 years after the death of his wife, Darlene.
Ralph enjoyed farming and travel. He will be sadly missed by his family and those who knew him. Ralph loved to gather people around to tell stories of the past days.
Floyd Lewis Orcutt 1927-2003 is buried in Audrain County, with Mary M. Wilson Orcutt 1929-1989.
Clara is buried in Bartlesville 1921-2017 # 175417703 "She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Viola (Sawyer) Orcutt, daughter Martha Nissen-Couffer, first husband Martin Nissen, second husband Jack Elam and third husband Bill Sharp, brothers Walter Orcutt, Pete Oructt, Floyd Orcutt and Ralph Orcutt, sisters Alma Orcutt-Nissen and Violet Mae Orcutt-Spencer.
She is survived by one son, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, fifteen great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held on Friday January 20 2016 at 2:00 pm at Walker-Brown Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery."
Clara Orcutt, 17, married Martin Nissen on May 16, 1938 in Howell County, Missouri.
Alma and Clara were in Bartlesville, Oklahoma in 1940, in Yuma County in 1935.
Niss C. Nissen 37,
Alma Nissen 20,
Martsie H. Nissen 31,
Clara Nissen 19, and
Floyd E. Nissen
9/12.
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Alma L. Nissen, 88, died Thursday, January 10, 2008 in Parsons, Kansas.
She was born October 26, 1919 in Hayes County, Nebraska to Willis and Viola (Sawyer) Orcutt.
She married Niss Nissen on October 26, 1937 in Willow Springs, Missouri. They moved to Coffeyville in 1947 where they made their home. He preceded her in death on August 25, 1977.
She worked at several locations over the years including the Southern Supper Club, Sidman's, Ted's Grill, and also Caesar's Club where she worked for seventeen years. Alma attended the Church of God where she was a member for several years.
Alma is survived by her son, David Nissen of Parsons, KS; brother, Ralph Orcutt of Mexico, MO; and sisters, Violet Spencer of Independence, MO, and Clara Sharp of Broken Arrow, OK; several nieces and nephews; and great-niece, Tammy Sunday.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Christian Nissen and brothers, Walter Orcutt, Floyd Orcutt, Noah "Pete" Orcutt.
Graveside Service will be held January 14, 2008 at Penwell-Gabel's Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Coffeyville, Kansas "
Noah W. Orcutt died April 22, 1993 in Carson County, Texas.
Violet Baysinger married Olin Spencer in 1970 in Jackson County, Missouri,
and is buried in Independence 1932-2016 # 157914737.
"Violet M. Spencer, 83, Belton, MO passed away Jan. 29, 2016. Services will be 10 am, Friday, Feb. 5 at Carson-Speaks Chapel. 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation will begin 9 am before the service at the chapel. Violet was born in Colorado then her family moved to Missouri. She attended school in Mexico, MO. She was a cook and baker at the Englewood Café for twenty-five years and retired in 1992. She was a member of the Red Hat Society in Independence and has lived in Belton for the past eight years. Violet was preceded in death by her husband Olin Spencer. She is survived by son Mike Baysinger, Belton, MO; sister Clara Orchid; brother Ralph Orchid, Columbia, MO; grandchildren Loni Baysinger; Mallory Baysinger; Kyle Baysinger, all of Belton, MO; great-grandsons Dakota, Memphis, Logan, Kyler, Jax; great-granddaughters Makinzy, Elliana and Kylie. "
Olin Arthur Spencer 1918-1979 is buried in Hickory County, Missouri # 6714943.
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