Taylor County, Iowa obituaries T - names

Todd, David Irvin, son of Edward and Mary Todd, was born Oct 26, 1873 at Richmond, Madison Co, Kent, and died in Clarinda at age 79y 10m 9d. At age 5 in a covered wagon they went to Harrison co, Mo. Twenty-eight years ago they came to Taylor county.

He was married to Sarah Elizabeth Hunter, Mar 19, 1897 at Brooklyn, Mo and they had eight children. He was preceded in death by his wife, father, mother, 2 brothers, Joel and James, 3 sisters, Lola, Patty and 1 infant; one grandson, Harold Wayne McIntosh, and one daughter, Helen Banks.

He is survived by 8 children: Sylvia Johnston, Cortland, Ne, Flora Banks, Omaha, Ne, Stella Smith of Raleigh, NC, Chloe McIntosh of Cromwell, Ia, Edward of Cedar Rapids, Ia, Ermel of Villisca, Norval of Clarinda, Earl of Council Bluffs,Ia, and one sister, Mary J. Todd of Los Angeles, Calif.

Thompson, Ida Barman - Ida Thompson, daughter of Sam and Margaret Barman, was born Nov 2, 1882, near New Market, Iowa, and passed away Friday, May 23 [1947] at 8 am. She was 65 years, 6 months, and 21 days of age.

She grew to womanhood in the vicinity where she was born. She united with the Methodist church in her early life at Guss, Iowa.

On December 31, 1900, she was united in marriage with Marion M. Thompson of Guss and lived in that community until 1907 when they moved to South Dakota, residing there until 1918 when they moved to the Battle Creek vicinity. More recently they have made their home near Ida Grove.

She leaves to mourn their loss her husband, one sister, Mrs Will Corbin, two brothers, John and Joe Barman, all of Ida Grove, two nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church May 25 at 1:30 pm., with Rev Thomas B. Collins officiating. ViLois Nordell, accompanied by Mrs R.J. McNelly sand "The Old Rugged cross" and "The City Four Squire." Interment was in the Battle Creek [Iowa] Cemetery.

Thompson, Scott Winfield, son of Thomas and Mary Thompson, was born in Indiana on June 10, 1851. When a small child he moved with his parents to Nodaway, Iowa, and grew to manhood in Adams and adjoining counties.

He was married Nov 4, 1877 to Anna Strain of Nodaway. To this union nine children were born: Marion, of Ida Grove, Iowa; Charlie, of Casey, Iowa; Ira, of Clarinda, Iowa; Mrs Ned Combs and Ernest of New Market, Iowa; Floyd and Mary, deceased; Ray, of Hepburn; and Roy, of Glenwood, Iowa. Besides the children he is survived by one sister, Mrs Elizabeth Howard of Nodaway, sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren, besides a host of friends who mourn his going. His wife preceded him in death 18 years ago on December 13th.

He had been in poor health for several months but remained active going about among his children and friends until two weeks ago, when he grew rapidly worse at the home of his daughter, Mrs Ned Combs, death coming without warning about six o'clock Wednesday evening, Nov 25th, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 15 days.

He was a fine neighbor and friend, a loving father and a faithful Christian, having been converted in middle age at a tabernacle meeting at Nodaway, and was a member of the Methodist church of Bedford at the time of his death.

Funeral services were held Friday at 1:30 at Guss church conducted by Rev Daghoff of College Springs, formerly of Nodaway, and the body laid to rest in Guss cemetery beside his wife.

Relatives attending the funeral from a distance were Marion Thompson and wife of Ida Grove, Iowa; Charley Thomas, wife and son Kenneth, of Casey, Iowa; and Mrs Elmer Wallace of Galva, Iowa.

The sypmathy of the community is extended to the bereaved ones in the hour of sorrow.

[104] Taylor, Darlene Gillette Shreck - Darlene Gillette Shreck Taylor passed away on November 12, 2006 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. Darlene was born December 9, 1917 near New market, Iowa. She was the daughter of George M. Gillette and Ada Lauretta Cree Gillette.

In 1935 she was married to Lyle W. Shreck. They adopted two children, Linda and John. Lyle was killed in an auto accident in 1951. On her birthday in 1952, Darlene married Martin A. Taylor, who had an adopted daughter, Gloria. One son, Douglas, was born to Darlene and Martin's union. Martin preceded Darlene in death in 1992. Also preceding her in death were her parents, sister Lois Gillette Ferris, brothers Ivan and Dean Gillette, daughters Linda Shreck Warren and Gloria Taylor Sleeper Bouyear, and an infant grandson, Timothy Warren.       

  Survivors include John Shreck and wife Allison of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; Douglas Taylor and wife Rebecca of McLean, Virginia; six grandchildren: David and Christine Taylor, Spencer Shreck, Jessica Shreck Weise, Kenny and Marty Sleeper. She also had seven great grandchildren and manly nieces and nephews.       

  Darlene lived in Iowa (Bettendorf and then Muscatine) for much of her adult life and moved to Fairfield bay, Arkansas upon Martin's retirement. She later moved with her son, Doug's family, to Texas and then Virginia. Darlene was a long time member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Muscatine, Iowa and subsequently Faith Lutheran Church on Fairfield bay, AR; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in the Woodlands, TX and most recently attended Trinity United Methodist Church in McLean, VA.         Funeral services were held November 19, 2006 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. 1705 E Locust, Davenport, Iowa. The family requests donation to the charity of your choice.

[106] Terry, Ronald Phil, age 61, of Oscoda, MI died on April 6, 2005 at the Saginaw VA Hospital. He was born on September 21, 1943 in Bedford, Iowa. Ronald graduated from high school in Bedford, Iowa. He later served in the U.S. Air Force for 24 years. After retiring from the military, he worked as a bartender in the Oscoda area.

Ronald was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He is survived by two sisters; Donna (Ralph) Jenkins of Red Oak, Iowa and Phyllis Allen of Hopkins Missouri; a sister-in-law Helen Terry and many nieces and nephews. Ronald was preceded n death by his parents Phil and Edythe Terry, a brother Doyle Terry, two sisters; Barbara McCarl and Annette Terry and a nephew Michael. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Oscoda, MI. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Bedford, Iowa. Arrangements by Buresh-Bennett Funeral Homes, Inc. of Oscoda, Michigan.

[107] Thompson, Carroll "Dean"

        Longtime Anchorage resident Carroll "Dean" Thompson, 70, died August 22, 2006, at Providence Alaska Medical Center after a long battle with multiple health problems. At his request, there was not a funeral. A celebration of life was held at 3 p.m. Monday at Faith Christian Community, Lakeside Campus. Mr. Thompson was born May 17, 1936, in Iowa, to Darrell and Virginia (Lovitt) Thompson, He moved to Alaska in 1948. He married Ruth Stamps on March 21, 1959.       

Mr. Thompson served three years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper, and he owned AAA Plumbing and Heating in Anchorage for 25 years.       

Mr. Thompson was member of Safari Club International, National Rifle Association, Foundation for North American Wild Sheep, Wild Turkey Federation, and Local 367 of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union.        

His family wrote: "He traveled the world hunting and fishing. He particularly loved to hunt with his bird dogs or mules. During his later years, he enjoyed spending time at his cabin on the Kenai River with his family and friends, fishing, playing cards and sitting around the campfire."       

Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Ruth Thompson; mother, Virginia Thompson; son, Archie Thompson; daughter, Angela Thompson; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Dina Thompson; grandchildren, Veronica Niles, Sean Thompson, Hugh Cline, Tasha Thompson, Ella Fehrer, Archie Ray Thompson, Amanda Thompson, Adam Thompson, Riley Thompson, and Hunter and Trapper Thompson and their mother Kimi Fehrer; great-grandchildren, Nica, Dara and Mesa; nephews, Doug Stamps, Scott Hopson; brother and sister-in-law Larry and Dee Thompson; sisters and brothers-in-law Connie and Daryl Selders and Janine and Tom  Dougherty; brother, Chuck Thompson; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Dawn Thompson; sister, Linda Thompson; aunt, Eleanor; sister-in-law, and spouse, Helen and Ivan Eitzen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dean and Rita Stamps, Curt and  Darlene Stamps Larry Stamps, Garry and Judy Stamps and Carroll and Jan stamps; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.       

  He was preceded in death by his father, Darrell Thompson.      

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of choice or blood can be donated to Blood Bank of Alaska.        

Cards can be sent to: Ruth Thompson 3742 W. 79th Ave. Anchorage, Alaska 99502-4313 and Virginia Thompson 7001 Weimer Apt. 1 Anchorage, Alaska 99502

[108] Thompson, Ruth Irene Hickman

Funeral Services for Ruth Thompson, age 89 of Bedford who died
Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Clarinda were held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at
10:30 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford.  Interment was held in
the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford.  Memorials can be directed to the
Bedford Meal Site or the United Christian Presbyterian Church. Please leave
a message of tribute to the Thompson family on our web page,
www.ritchiefunralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted
to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
 
Ruth Irene (Hickman) Thompson was born September 12, 1915, on her
grandfather's farm in Comanche, Oklahoma.  She was the middle daughter
of Quincy and Marie (Dorr) Hickman.  When Ruth was a young child she
moved with her parents to a homestead in Colorado on a dry land farm of
320 acres.  They were living there when the dust bowl hit and the farm was
not prosperous so they moved to Marie's mother's farm south of Bedford. 
There Ruth attended Ross Center School and she graduated from the
Bedford High School with the Class of 1934, obtaining her teaching
certificate.  She then taught country school for five years for a top dollar
wage of $65.00 per month.  While still in grade school, she met the man she
would one day marry.  On March 21, 1940 she was united in marriage to
Robert Thompson at the Christian Church Parsonage in Bedford by C. Max
Buck with their parents at witnesses.

Robert and Ruth then farmed in Ross Township.  Together they raised
turkeys, as many as 3,000 per year.  In 1946, they moved to Colorado where
they continued to raise turkeys.  In 1949, they returned to Iowa and
purchased a farm in Grant Township where they resided for the next forty
years.  In 1990, they retired from farming and moved to Bedford while
spending their winters in the Texas Valley.

Ruth so enjoyed raising her three daughters and being involved in all of their
activities.  She continued to be involved with her seven grandchildren.  She
was a wonderful cook and frequently gave in to the family's demands for her
'world famous' chicken and noodles.  Robert and Ruth also enjoyed square
dancing and traveling.  They were able to travel to many wonderful places
including Russia, China, Japan, Germany, Spain and Europe.  They also
enjoyed an RV trip with Robert's niece to Alaska and several trips to see
their children and grandchildren.

In recent years, Ruth's health issues made it difficult for her to enjoy many
of the activities she had previously, but she continued to face each day with
strength and courage.

 Left to cherish Ruth's memory are her loving husband of 65-years Robert
Thompson of Bedford; her three daughters, Barbara Pollard and husband
Dan of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kathy Pinner and husband Lee of McAllen, Texas;
and Glenda Cieminski and husband John of Schaumburg, Illinois; seven
grandchildren, Kathryn Allen, Robert Pollard and wife Sara and Stephanie
Pollard all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kendra Hughes and husband Shawn of
Clarinda; Kim Wellauer of San Juan, Texas; Jennifer Cieminski and Beth
Cieminski of Chicago, Illinois; three great-grandchildren; a sister Vadna
Hickman of Larkspur, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Hazel Thompson of
Maryville, Missouri; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
 
Preceding Ruth in death were her parents Quincy and Marie; an infant
brother John Quincy; a daughter Stana at birth; a sister Anna Stephens; a
sister-in-law Alice Cobb;  brothers-in-law   Allen Thompson, Karl Cobb and
Harold Stephens.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Ruth's  passing.

[109] Thompson, Samuel Brainard – BRAINARD THOMPSON FUNERAL SATURDAY

Auto Wreck Victim Died Thursday from Results of Injuries Received

Brainard Thompson, who was the victim of an auto wreck the forepart of last July, died at the home of his parents Thursday evening at 9:30. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev C.C. Hatcher, of the Baptist church. Interment was made at Fairview. Following is the obituary as prepared and read.

Samuel Brainard Thompson was born at Greenville, Tenn., August 17, 1894. Closed his journey to the beyond Thursday evening January the 4^th, at 9:30 o’clock.

At the age of nine years he came with his parents to Clarinda, Iowa where they made their home for about seven years. At that time they came to Bedford and made their home west of town where deceased spent the remaining days of his earthly life and yielded to the summons to come up higher.

He was the fourth of five children born to Enos and Mary Thompson and the first to leave the family circle.

On the evening of July 6^th he was the victim of an auto accident from which he never rallied the paralysis of the body developing below the shoulders.—Bedford Free-Press.

Page County Democrat, Clarinda, Iowa, Jan 18, 1917

[110] Thompson, Susan Glover - Susan Glover Thompson passed away Wednesday, November 28 in Tulsa OK. Susan and husband Tim were the parents of five children Brian, Regina, Chystal, Shelly and Michelle. Susan was the only daughter of Fred and Bonnie Swigart Glover. Susan loved her family but due to a car accident four years ago which paralyzed her from the waist down she was unable to be with her family. She spent the past four years in a Nursing Home. Susan was a devoted Christian. She loved the Lord. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Susan's mother and father's address is 1203W. 14th Apt 32 Coffeville, KS., 67337.

[111] Tribolet, Clara Johnson - Funeral Services for Clara Tribolet, age 82, of Bedford who died Wednesday, December 21, 2005, were held Monday, December 26, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Interment was held in the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given in her name. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.

Clara Elizabeth Johnson Tribolet was born November 20, 1923, in Taylor County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Leroy Ellis and Mary Melvin Johnson. She grew up in the Gravity area and graduated from Gravity High School. During World War II she moved to Des Moines where she worked at the Ammunition Plant packing bullets. In January of 1946, on a blind date, she met the love of her life, Donald Tribolet. They were united in marriage just four months later on May 18, 1946 in Troy, Kansas. This union was blessed by ten children: Joyce, John, Karen, Larry, Richard, Robert, Linda, Donna, Terry, and Timothy.

Don and Clara farmed southeast of Bedford for more than thirty years. Clara held second jobs occasionally at the Skylark Cafe, Junction Cafe, Places Dime Store and the Bedford Sale Barn. She was a life-long member of the Berea Church of Christ. In her spare time (!) she also helped with various 4-H Clubs the children belonged to and was a member of the Rebekah's, Lioness and Travel Clubs.

Her children, and their friends, were her life. She always said she knew how many kids were asleep when she went to bed, but she didn't know how many would be in the yard when she woke up.

Left to cherish Clara's memory are nine of her children: Joyce Sparks, Karen and Jim Simpson, Larry and Nanci Tribolet, Richard and Janet Tribolet, Robert Tribolet and Georgie Scurfield, Linda Van Dyk, Donna and Mark Gregory, Terry Tribolet, and Tim and Kimberly Tribolet; fifteen grandchildren: Diana and Mike Sparks, Joshua Simpson, Christopher and Angie, Jonathan and Jennifer Tribolet, Tanner Tribolet, Danielle O'Farrell, Emmett and Casey Tribolet, Lizzie Van Dyk, Pat and Tiffany and Dan Gregory, Cole and Emily Tribolet; seven great-grandchildren: Jared Arnold, CJ King, Cheyenne Spurgeon, Mikala and Caitlyn Sparks, Taylor and Baylor Gregory; a sister Irene Neibling; three brothers, Ed and wife Mildred Johnson, Russ and wife Shirley Johnson and Brice and wife Carolyn Johnson; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and a whole community of friends.

Preceding Clara in death were her parents Leroy and Mary Johnson, husband Donald, son John, a brother Ivan and twin grandsons, Donald and David Sparks.

May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn Clara's passing.

[112] Tribolet, Harold "Pete"

               Harold "Pete" Tribolet, 86, of Council Bluffs passed away
September 26, 2005, in Council Bluffs.
               He was born Oct. 10, 1918, in Bedford, Iowa to John and Myrtle
Gordon Tribolet. He served in the U. S. Army serving during World War
II. He was an auditor for the State of Iowa for 25 years. He attended First
Christian Church and was a member of the Masons.
               Mr. Tribolet and his wife, Elizabeth, were married 63 years. He was
preceded in death by parents, brothers Clarence and his wife, Inez,
Donald and twin sisters, Fern Burns and Flova Renfro.
               Survivors in addition to his wife, include son, Ronald, and wife,
Nancy, of Houston, Texas; daughters, Kay Gundlach an d husband, Ted,
of Ft. Collins, Colorado and  Barbara Grandfield and husband, Steve, of
Council Bluffs; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; sister-in-
law, Clara Tribolet, of Bedford.
               Visitation with the family was held Wednesday at Cutler-O'Neill-
Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Funeral Services was Thursday at 9
a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. David Ericksen Pastor First
Christian Church officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in
Bedford, Iowa at 12:30 p.m. with Military Rites at grave.
               Memorials may be offered to Alzheimer's Association and First
Christian Church.

[113] Tribolet, Inez Lucille Akers was born northeast of Gravity on July 19,1912, the daughter of Espy and Iva (Brand) Akers. She passed away Monday morning, February 1, 2005 at Bedford Nursing &Rehab Center.
She attended Spread Eagle School and graduated from Gravity High School in 1931. Inez then attended Red Oak Normal School to obtain a teaching certificate. She then taught school for three years at Patch School and Titus School southwest of Bedford until her marriage to Clarence Tribolet on May 16, 1936.
She was a member and was baptized at the Bedford Baptist Church. She transferred her church membership to the Berea Chuch of Christ in 1936. She attended the Berea Church until her health prevented her to attend.
Inez and Clarence lived northeast of Bedford when they were first married and later moved to a farm northwest of Gravity in 1939. In 1952, the couple moved to the farm northwest of Bedford where she lived until July 17, 2001 when she moved to the Bedford Nursing & Rehab Center.
Inez was blessed with three children; Everett Paul, May 7, 1940; Earl Lee, June 22, 1946; Troy Dean, August 8, 1948. Inez was also a member of the DOC Mizpath Chapter and the Gravity DOC.
In 1975 Everett and Inez started serving iced tea at public functions. This was a continued tradition by Earl, Cindy, Lisa and Janet to current. She and Everett received the Hog Wild Award from the Taylor County Pork Producers for this service.
Inez enjoyed her garden, flowers, family and friends. She loved to make sweet pickles, bake oatmeal cookies, cook for company and gather and crack walnuts. Known to many as the "nut lady." She always looked forward to the deer hunters coming.
Inez was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clarence in 1966; son Troy; two brothers, Lester Akers and his wife Myrtle and L.D. Akers and his wife Elva; and daughter-in-law, Cindy Tribolet She is survived by her two sons, Everett Tribolet and his wife Janet of Bedford, Earl Tribolet of Bedford; granddaughter Lisa Tribolet of Bedford; step grandchildren, Ron Siefering and his wife Lori of Malvern, IA, Rod Siefering of Shenandoah, IA, Rhonda Siefering of Bedford; step great grandchildren, Kerra Siefering of Bedford and Zach Siefering serving on board the USS Harry S. Truman in the Persian Gulf; brother-in-law H.G. "Pete" Tribolet and his wife Elizabeth of Council Bluffs, IA; sister-in-law, Clara Tribolet of Bedford; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends.

Tribolet, Pending Funeral Service
               Services for Harold Tribolet, formerly of Bedford
will be held on Thursday September 29th.  Time of service
is pending. 
               Cutler Funeral Home in Council Bluffs will be
conducting the service, with burial services at Fairview
Cemetery in Bedford.

[114] Trumbo, Francis "Pinky"

In loving memory.
Pinky Trumbo passed away peacefully at the age of 86, on
July 11, 2007, in Oxnard, with family by his side.
Born on October 29, 1920, in Bedford, Iowa, he proudly
served as a pilot in the United States Navy during World War II.
Beloved husband of Mary Trumbo for 63 years.

[115] Turner - Indiana Virginia Mahan Turner was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, Jan 30, 1837, and died at her home in Bedford [Iowa] May 23, 1920, aged 83 years, 3 months, 23 days. On March 11, 1855, she was united in marriage to George W. Turner, in Hendricks county, Indiana. In the year 1866, they located in Taylor county [Iowa] where they have since resided. To this union five children were born, four of whom survive her. The surviving children are, one son, William J. Turner, who now resides in Colorado; three daughters, Laura B. McCumber, Creston, Iowa; Rose L. Keiffer, Skiatook, Okla., Anna S. Hays of Bedford. Besides these children, the aged husband mourns the loss of the one who has stood by him in all the vicissitudes of life for over 65 years.

In early life, she confessed faith in her Savior and lived in the hope of the gospel until death.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:30 pm., May 24, 1920, conducted by Leslie R. Cobb. Interment was in the Bedford cemetery.

Bedford Times-Republican, Bedford, Iowa, May 27, 1920

[116] Turner, George W. - George W. Turner died yesterday at 2:30 pm. He had been making his home with Chris Mosier of Bedford [Iowa]. He was aged 88 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Funeral services are being held today at 2:30 pm, at the Mosier home, interment in Bedford cemetery. Mr Turner was one of the oldest citizens in Taylor county, coming here in the early days when Bedford had one store. He helped set out the trees now in the courtyard, and also in the fairgrounds. L.R. Cobb will officiate at the funeral.

Bedford Times-Republican, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 04, 1924

[117] Thompson, Floyd B. - Funeral services for Floyd B. Thompson, 86, long time Bedford resident held December 14 at Shum-Novinger Funeral Home here, were conducted by Rev Ivo G. Randels. Mr Thompson died December 11, 1970. Interment was at the Conway Cemetery, Conway, Iowa.

Floyd B. Thompson, only son of John W. Thompson and Anna Daniels Thompson, was born July 3, 1884.

Those who survive are: one son, John R. Thompson of Council Bluffs, Ia., and his wife and two daughters Martena and Margaret Thompson; one sister, Mrs J.H. Chilcote of St Joseph, Mo.

One son, Phillip Erwin Thompson preceded him in death.

He became a member of the Conway Christian Church in 1896 (Disciples of Christ) and upon moving to Bedford transferred his membership to the local Christian Church. He became what he called a Bible researcher and was well informed on the Bible.

He received his education in the Conway Public School. He had a sheet metal and plumbing shop in Bedford from 1917 to 1957 at which time retirement became necessary because of physical infirmities.

He will be remembered as a man of strong opinions and inventor of several ingenuous devices.

Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Dec 24, 1970

Thompson, Frances Elizabeth - Mrs Frances Thompson Dies in St Joseph Hospital - Mrs Frances Elizabeth Thompson of Maryville, 55 years of age, died last night in a St Joseph hospital. She was the mother of Erwin Thompson of Hopkins.

The body was taken to Bedford, Ia., today. Funeral arrangements have not been made although it is probable that burial will be at Hopkins.

Mrs Thompson is survived by another son, Robert Thompson of Bedford; a brother, Otto Kearse, Whittier, Calif., and her step-father, W.C. Holden, Council Bluffs.

The Maryville Daily Forum, Maryville, Missouri, Aug 17, 1940

[119] Tackett, Marvin “Jay”, age 67, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2009 at Central Wyoming Hospice, in Casper, [Wyoming] following a long courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born October 30, 1941 in Clarinda Iowa. He started working at a very young age in the fields helping family and friends bring in crops. He attended Gravity Schools where he lived on the family farm. Jay was the salutatorian of Gravity High in a small graduating class. He moved to Colorado and married Lori Bales. They had a daughter Pamela. They later divorced and Jay moved to Wyoming where he met and married Beulah Johnson enjoying a wonderful 32 years together.
Jay enjoyed his work, fishing although not hunting because of the big brown eyes looking back at him. He prided himself on being a hard worker and taking care of his family. He enjoyed and spoiled his “girls” his two Welsh Corgis, Ellie and Ginger. He had a wonderful sense of humor.

Jay is survived by his wife, Beulah; three daughters, Pam and husband John Fresquez of Thornton CO, Elizabeth and Joey Thomas of Twin Falls ID and Michelle and Chris Sanders of Casper; brother Jerry Hill of Tacoma WA; seven grandchildren, Brandon , Sara, Brianna, Vanessa, Brittany, Bryce, and Larysa; 3 great grandchildren, Bentley, Gabriella and Miyah; Nephew Michael Kidney and great nephew Asa Kidney; numerous family members and friends in and around his home town of Gravity, IA. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Linda, Dorothy and Mary Ellen and one brother Howard and also a son Richard.

Funeral services will be held Saturday September 12, 2009 in Newcomer Funeral Home with private cremation and burial. Contributions may be made to the Central Wyoming Hospice or the Central Wyoming Oncology.

[120] Teague, Raymond - Graveside services for Raymond Teague were held September 27 at the Bedford City Cemetery. Rev. Ted DeHass assisted in the services.
Raymond Charles Teague, son of James and Martha, was born June 20, 1913 at Akron, Colo, and departed this life in Corning, Iowa on September 24, 1989 at the age of 76 years.
He lived in Akron, Colo, and grew to maturity there where he attended the public school and the Baptist Church.
On November 5, 1939 he was united in marriage to Allie Mae Gardner at Bethany, Mo. To this union seven children were born: David, Helen, Raymond, James, Mary, William, Benjamin.
He was employed as a laborer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and James; wife, Allie Mae; two granddaughters, Amy and Valerie; and grandson, Jamie.
Leaving to cherish his memory are his sister, June of San Antonio, Tx.; son David of Dallas, Tx.; daughter Helen of Satanta, Ks.; daughter Mary of Clarinda; son Raymond of Buffalo, Mo.; sons William and James of Gravity; son Benjamin of Bedford; 20 grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
He was a kind and considerate father and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He loved gardening. [Bedford Times-Press, Bedford, Iowa, Oct 4, 1989]

Townsend, Harold James - Funeral services for Harold Townsend, age 72 of Bedford, who died Wednesday, October , 2009 at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital in Corning were held Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Hoe in Bedford. A flog folding ceremony was held following the services at the funeral home by the John F. Hardin American Legion. Cremation followed the services with interment of ashes at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford at a later date. Memorials can be directed to the Bedford Ambulance Service. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Harold James Townsend was born October 21, 1936 at home in Corning, Iowa, the son of Earl and Thelma (Sutton) Townsend. He grew up attending school in Corning, graduating from the Corning High School with the Class of 1954. Harold was united in marriage to Lois Williams on April 9, 1955 in Prescott. The couple had three children born to bless their lives, Lori, Barb and Mark. Harold joined the United States Air Force serving from 1955 to 1959. One of those years was spent in Adena, Turkey as a Weather Observer. After he was honorably discharged, Harold attended Northwest Missouri State University, graduating with the Class of 1962 with a Teaching Degree. Harold taught at the Prescott High School for two years and then the Earlham High School for three years. He then became an insurance adjuster for Farm Bureau Insurance, a position he held from 1967 until 1987. He then worked at Michael’s Foods in Lenox for ten years before retiring. The family lived in Creston for two years, and when he began working for Farm Bureau, they moved to Bedford in July of 1969.
Growing up Harold loved sports, especially football and golf. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the John F. Hardin American Legion and a HUGE Green Bay Packer Fan. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church in Corning. For over twenty years, Harold served on the “Chain Gang” for the high school football games. Harold and son Mark enjoyed golfing together and he was always delighted when Mark beat him! He also enjoyed fishing and hunting with his beloved dog Flipper until the dog’s death, when Harold gave up hunting. Harold possessed a great sense of humor. If you were fortunate enough to know Harold, he was always joking and trying to pull one over on someone! Spending time with his family was something he truly enjoyed, especially the time he spent with his grandchildren.
Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, teacher and friend are his loving wife of fifty-four years, Lois Townsend of Bedford; his three children, Lori Diercks and husband John of West Des Moines, Iowa; Barb Anglea and husband Richard of West Des Moines, Iowa; and Mark Townsend and wife Ronajo of St. Joseph, Missouri; two grandsons, John and Josh Diercks, both of West Des Moines; two granddaughters, Haley and Jordyn Anglea both of West Des Moines; one step-granddaughter, Mallory Kline of St. Joseph, Missouri; three sisters, Norma Hewitt of Oskaloosa, Iowa; Eleanor Sheffield of Bedford; and Roberta Steele and husband Russell of Des Moines; along with many nieces, nephews and a whole community of friends.
Preceding Harold in death are his parents Earl and Thelma Townsend; two brothers, Raymond Townsend and Charles and wife Claudette Townsend; and three brothers-in-law, Wallace Maddy, Bill Hewitt and Dick Sheffield.