United States Obituaries Collections – Page 37 of 45

Bryson, Elmer D. – Obituary

Elmer D. Bryson, 605 Boyer, died Saturday afternoon at a local nursing home. H was 59 years old and was a resident of this region for 40 years. Bryson was a woolgrower and for 25 years, secretary of the Wenaha Wood Growers association. He graduated from the Weston normal school and the Portland Business college. He had been in the wool business 31 years and was born December 1, 1881 near Weston. Surviving him are his wife, Charlotte; a daughter and son Blanche and Howard, both of Walla Walla, and two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Scott of Enterprise, Ore. And Mrs. … Read more

Bryson, Charlotte (Peffley) – Obituary

Charlotte May Bryson, 95, of 605 Bryant St., died Saturday at Park Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Waubeek, Iowa, on July 16, 1880, and came west with her parents and family by train to Cove, Ore., in 1886. She attended Ascention School in Cove and later taught school for several terms in Eastern Oregon. She attended Whitman College Academy in 1902 and 1903, and later taught at Valley Grove, Whitman Station and Slater, Wash. On June 30, 1907 she married Elmer D. Bryson in Pasco. The couple homesteaded in the Touchet area and lived there until 1918 when … Read more

Bryson, Blanche – Obituary

Blanche H. Bryson, 85, of 605 Boyer Ave. died Oct. 9, 1995, at the Washington Odd Fellows Home. Those who wish may meet at Mountain View Cemetery, 2120 S. Second Ave., for the 2 p.m. graveside service Thursday. The Rev. Pat Robbennolt of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice through Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder St. Miss Bryson was born March 26, 1910 in Walla Walla to Elmer D. and Charlotte Doane (sic-not her name) Bryson. She attended schools in Walla Walla and graduated from Walla Walla … Read more

Brunn, Marie Hertz – Obituary

Mrs. Marie Brunn, the wife of Dr. C. Brunn, died at her home, 3124 South Seventh Street, early Sunday morning [June 3]. Mrs. Brunn has suffered from asthma for a number of years, and about two months ago the disease developed alarmingly, causing her death yesterday. She was 45 years of age and had come to Tacoma from Seattle two years ago. Mrs. Brunn is survived by her husband and eight children. The funeral services will be held at her late residence on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Walker of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church conducting the services. Interment will … Read more

Brown, Walter ‘Junior’ – Obituary

Walter “Junior” Brown, 78, of Sigourney, died Mon., May 12, 2003, at his home. He was born June 1, 1924, in rural Kirkville, the son of Walter and Maggie Brown. He was raised and educated in the Kirkville area. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Failyer on Nov. 8, 1941, in Lancaster, Mo. He farmed his entire life in the Fremont, Ottumwa and Sigourney area. In later years he worked at Keoco Auction in Sigourney. He was a member of the Eagles. He enjoyed square dancing, western movies, showing mules at the Keokuk County Fair, the Keokuk County Expo, … Read more

Brotherton, Maude O. Wilson – Obituary

Mr. L. C. [Louis] died at 11 o’clock last night [July 26, 1921] at the family home, 333 South Church Street, Salem, after an illness of several months. She had lived for the last 15 years in Salem. She is survived by her husband and her son Donald Brotherton of Salem; her mother, Mrs. Joanna Wilson; her sisters Mrs. Mabel Bodaker, Mrs. Ruth Lyons, and Fannie Wilson of Lyons, Or.; her brothers Hoyt Wilson of Oregon City, Claude Wilson of Mill City and Ralph Wilson of Mehama. Funeral arrangements will be later announced by Rigdon & Son. Contributed by: Shelli … Read more

Brotherton, Louis S. – Obituary

Louis S. Brotherton, late resident of Lyons, at a local hospital, September 11 at the age of 64 years. Survived by son, Donald Brotherton of Lyons, and a sister, Mrs. Rhoda Trask of Albany; a brother, Wm. Brother, Ashland. Funeral services will be held at the Clough-Barrick Chapel, Tuesday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. Interment at the Fox Valley Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Bronson, Harry Arthur – Obituary

Funeral services have been held for Harry A. Bronson, 79, retired oil distributor and a San Jose resident since 1925, who died of a heart attack last week [February 9, 1977] at his home, 1075 Lincoln Court. A native of Illinois and an overseas veteran of World War I, Bronson retired in 1970 after 40 years as distributor for Hancock and later Signal oil products. He is survived by his widow, Geneva Bronson and by several nieces and nephews. Bronson was active in the San Jose Country Club and in the Southern California Camellia Society. Private services were under the … Read more

Brightwell, Lessie Miss – Obituary

Sunday morning at nine o’clock in this city was held the funeral of Miss Lessie Brightwell, the beloved young woman who died a few days since at the home of her father, Mr. J. W. Brightwell, after a long illness with typhoid fever. The services were full of solemnity and pathos and were conducted by Rev. W. A. Chastain, pastor of the Christian church. Quite a number of friends were present to pay the last tribute of their affections. The remains were carried to Oconee County for interment. The Banner, Friday morning, October 18, 1907

Briggs, Edwin J. – Obituary

Edwin J. Briggs passed away on October 2, 2001. He was born in Perry, Oregon on August 23, 1912, the son of Willie J. and Harriet Watson Briggs, both deceased now. He was raised in LaGrande, Oregon, and it was at college there that he met and married his first wife, Helen Teed. They were married 56 years. Helen died in 1990. Ed entered active military service in September, 1940 as a 2nd Lt. with Co. E., 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Division. He served in New Guinea during the first Papuan Campaign. He then volunteered for service in Burma with … Read more

Brewster, Amelia VanDerCooke – Obituary

Died in this village on Thursday 20th [1834]Amelia Van De Cook, wife of Mr. Abraham Brewster of this place. By this event an affectionate husband and father is bereaved of one of (heaven’s best gifts to man) and four children, at a young and tender age, are left in a state of orphanage. We have not understood that Mrs. Brewster was connected with any religious denomination, but we are informed that previous to her casting off this “mortal coil” she had the consoling hope and firm belief in a glorious resurrection. [Interment Waterford Rural Cemetery] The Waterford Atlas, 1834 Contributed … Read more

Brewer, Hazel Ruth Lee – Obituary

Mrs. Hazel R. Brewer, 62, 4385 Reed, Wheat Ridge, died at her home Sunday, Feb. 12. She was born July 23, 1915, at Fremont, Iowa where she was married to Harry P. Brewer, June 4, 1939. They came to Greeley in 1946 and she worked for Blue Cross, Blue Shield at Weld County General Hospital and as a secretary to Dr. J. A. Weaver, Jr. She was a member at the First Christian Church, the order of the Eastern Star and various bridge clubs. In 1975 she moved to Wheat Ridge to make her home with a daughter. Survivors include … Read more

Brewer, Harry P. – Obituary

Harry Brewer, 80, Greeley, died Saturday, Dec. 19, at Fort Collins Heath Care Center. He was born Feb. 7, 1907 [headstone says 10th] to Ernest N. and Maude (Parkhurst) Brewer in Oskaloosa, Iowa. On June 4, 1939, he married Hazel Lee in Fremont, Iowa. She died Feb. 12, 1978. On April 18, 1978, he married Fern Lakey in Fort Collins. Mr. Brewer grew up in Iowa. He entered the U.S. Navy on Jan. 23, 1942, in Des Moines, Iowa. He was an aviation chief radio technician. He was discharged on Sept. 14, 1945, at the U.S. Naval Training and Distribution … Read more

Brewer, Fern Letha Jordan Anderson – Obituary

Fern L. Brewer, 79, Greeley, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born April 21, 1914, in Macon County, Mo., to Doc Martin and Lizzi (Lockard) Jordan. Mrs. Brewer moved to Colorado when she was 13 and lived with her family in the Kersey and LaSalle areas. On Dec. 8, 1931, she married Emery James Anderson. He died July 14, 1973. She married Harry Brewer on April 18, 1978. He died Dec. 19, 1987. She worked in the nursing profession from 1947-70. She worked for Medical Lake State Hospital I Washington State and for the Weld … Read more

Breckenridge, Carrie Sophie Anderson Clark – Obituary

Mrs. Carrie Breckenridge, 75, Burke died last night in a Kellogg hospital. She was born Nov. 19, 1884. She was a member of the Rebecca’s, having received the degree of honor. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Violet Erwin in Burke and a sister, Mrs. George Bailey in Baker, Oregon. The local funeral home is in charge of shipping the body to Baker, Oregon where services will be held and burial will be in the Baker cemetery. North Idaho Press, September 3, 1959 Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Brazeal, Sarah E. Findley – Obituary

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday in Webb Funeral Home at Lindsay for Mrs. Sarah Brazeal, 70, a former resident of Porterville and a member of the Porterville Freewill Baptist Church. She died Friday [November 27, 1970]. She leaves her husband, Fred, of Lindsay; two daughters, Mrs. Erma Ryan of Lindsay and Mrs. LaVerne Hughes of Porterville; a nephew, William D. Findley of Lindsay; a brother, Jason Findley of Coffeeville, Kans.; six grandchildren and seven grandchildren. Burial will be in Olive Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Brazeal, Fred B. – Obituary

A Lindsay man, Fred B. Brazeal, 77, died Saturday [March 22, 1975] in the Lindsay district hospital following a short illness. Mr. Brazeal was born in Missouri and came to Lindsay 38 years ago. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a commercial sprayer and engaged in other agricultural work. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Porterville. Survivors include two daughters, Erma Ryan of Lindsay and Lavern Hughes of Porterville; two brothers, Pete of Mansfield, Mo., and Iley Brazeal of Sanger; one nephew, William Dale Findley of Porterville; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. … Read more

Bracken, Sarah Jane McFadden – Obituary

Mrs. R. W. Bracken, who has been in poor health for the past few months, died Saturday [August 23] evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lon [Nora] Covert. The funeral was held Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the Christian Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Higgins, assisted by Rev. Pool. Internment in Kingfisher cemetery by the side of her husband, who preceded her in death a few months ago. Kingfisher Weekly Free Press, August 28, 1924 Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Bracken, Nellie Medoria Lee – Obituary

Mrs. A. E. Bracken passed away suddenly Monday morning [July 15, 1935] at 2:25 o’clock at her home on South Main Street. While Mrs. Bracken had been in ill health for about three years, death came as a shock to her family and many friends. Mrs. Bracken was a true pioneer of Kingfisher, having come to this place with her father and mother on the day of the run, April 22, 1889, and resided here since that time, where she has made a large circle of friends by her kind consideration of and friendliness to all with whom she came … Read more

Bracken, George – Obituary

George Bracken, 49, former city car salesman and instructor at Oklahoma City University, died Saturday [December 24, 1951] in El Reno sanitarium after suffering a series of strokes. Bracken had lived in El Reno with his sister, Mrs. Paul Strate the past three years. Born in Kingfisher, he was the son of the late Arthur E. Bracken, state pioneer and first licensed undertaker in the state. He was graduated from Kansas university in 1923 and for 14 years he was a salesman in Kansas City, Mo. He came to Oklahoma City in 1937 and was employed by Green-lease-Moore Chevrolet Co. … Read more