Lenox, Taylor County, Iowa obituaries
transcribed by: Lorelei Rusco - lorerus@iowatelecom.net
 
 

Armstrong, Harlan -

Harlan Armstrong, 74, died December 30 in his St. Petersburg, Florida home.

Services were held Saturday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Andersons-McQueen Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, Fla. with

interment at Memorial park Cemetery in St. Petersburg.

Armstrong lived in St. Petersburg for the winter months and on his Diagonal, Ia. farm the remainder of the year. He is a

former Lenox resident and is the son of Mrs. Eva Armstrong of Clearview Care Center in Clearfield.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice or Lue Garrick Foundation, % Mrs. Harlan Armstrong, Lot #341, 370-63rd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Fla.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 6, 1988

 

Basler, Paul Frederick -

Funeral services for Paul F. Easier were held Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1988 at Berthusen-Knutson Funeral Home in Avoca, Ia. with Rev. Floyd

Cripps, officiating. Interment was at Oakhill Cemetery, Hancock, Ia.

Paul Frederick Basler was born in Taylor County, Iowa on March 20, 1908. He was the son of Frederick Basler, Jr. and his wife

Amelia Wurster. He was one of four children in the family. He attended country school in Taylor County. His first job, as a young

man, was with Hale's Rides, that traveled in the Midwest.

He was united in marriage to Kathryn Maxam in July of 1936. They were the parents of two daughters, Bonnie and Patricia.

Paul was employed as a gas transport driver for the Ruan Co. in Omaha, Ne. until moving to Johnson, Ind. where he fanned and

then operated a service station for several years until moving back to Iowa. He farmed in the Lenox, Iowa area until 1947 when he moved to Hancock. He operated a corn sheller for several years. He was united in marriage to Delores (Susie) McBride on October 17,

1964. The last years he was employed by the Pottawattamie County Conservation Commission at Botna Bend Park until his

retirement in 1984.

Paul entered the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Avoca on Friday and passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 1988 at the age of 79 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson Gene Paul Hoffmann. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Susie, three

daughters; Bonnie and her husband Harold Hoffmann of Walnut, Ia., Patty and her husband Arthur Dessauer,  of Gladstone, Mo.;

Linda and her husband John Rogers of Shenandoah, Ia., one son Ronald McBride and his wife Jody of Atlantic, Ia.; 11 grandchildren;

one great granddaughter; one brother, Robert Basler and wife Dorothy of McAllen, Tx.; two sisters, Mrs. Letha Wurster of

Lenox, and Freda and her husband Clyde Davis, also of Lenox; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday February 17, 1988

 

Becherer, Estella May (May) Toler -

Funeral services for May Becherer were held Saturday, Jan. 9, 1988 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth

officiating. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Estella May Toler, youngest daughter of Al and Marietta Fleming Toler, was born on November 13, 1895, at Lenox, Ia. She

departed this life at Clearfield Care Center in Clearfield January 7, 1988 at the age of 92 years, one month, and 25 days.

She married Fred Becherer on December 25, 1915, and they were privileged to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

She lived on a farm most of her life around Lenox. May enjoyed the outdoors and helped Fred with the farm work. She especially liked the animals and spent much time caring for them. May always had either a pet dog or cat.

After Fred's death in 1967, she moved to a new home in Lenox where she lived until she was unable to care for herself, then she

went to the Clearfield Care Center.

In 1921 she moved her membership from Blue Grove Church to Lenox Christian Church.

May was preceded in death by her husband Fred, sister Annola Toler and her parents.

Those left to mourn her passing are her cousin, Bertha Stafford, other cousins, friends and neighbors.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 13, 1988

 

Beggs, James Arlo -

James Arlo Beggs was born December 6, 1914 near Clearfield, Iowa, to Harry and Kathryn Clayton Beggs. Arlo passed away March 7,

1988 at the Clearview Home in Mt. Ayr, Iowa at the age of 73 years and three months.

As a youth, Arlo joined the Clearfield Christian Church. He graduated from the Clearfield High School in 1935.

On August 11, 1940, Arlo was united in marriae to Joan Siverly. To this union were born three children; Gary Lee, Paula Kathleen,

and Dorothy Jean. He farmed northwest of Clearfield for 28 years then moved to the home place and farmed until moving to Clearfield in 1980.

Arlo was an active Lions Club member and always enjoyed helping with the shuttle buses at the Iowa State Fair. He was also a

member of the Noble Lodge No. 458 and an avid sports fan.

Those left to mourn his passing are wife, Joan; son, Gary and wife Pat of Clarinda; daughter Kathy Flam and friend Richard Siddens of

Afton; daughter, Jeani Swartwood and husband Bob of Clearfield; four grandchildren, Jeff Flam of Kingfisher, Ok.; Shelly Flam of Ames; Brett and Brian Swartwood of Clearfield; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Graham of Mobank, Tx.; Winifred Frus and husband Orville of Orient; two brothers-in-law, LL Siverly and wife Alice and Fred Siverly and wife Virginia all of Clearfield; a cousin, Helen McMath, who lived part-time in his home when they were young (but he claimed her as his sister); many other relatives and friends.

Services were held at the Clearfield United Methodist Church on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Duane Ferguson officiating.

Music was furnished by Kathy Nelson, Patty Parrish, and Maralene Longfellow. Masonic rites were by Noble Lodge #458 A.F. &

A.M. with burial in the Clearfield Cemetery.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 23, 1988

 

Bush, Orvin Dale (O D) -

Funeral services for Orvin Dale (O.D.) Bush were held Wednesday, March 2 at the First United Methodist Church in Lenox with Rev. Paul Grandon officiating. Interment was at the Stringtown Cemetery.

Orvin Dale Bush was born March 28, 1915 on the family farm east of Stringtown to H. Monard and Doris Purdum Bush. He departed this life February 28, 1988 at his Lenox home at the age of 72 years, 11 months.

O.D. received his grade school education at an Adams County country school and he graduated from Corning High School in 1933. He attended Platt Card Business School in St. Joseph, Mo. and worked at a bank there for two years. He served in World War II from 1941 through 1945 as an Army engineer.

On January 10, 1946 Orvin was united in marriage to Charlotte Jackson. To this union two children were born: Jeffrey Dale and Paula Sue. They resided on a farm south of Lenox. Charlotte preceded Orvin in death on July 15, 1968.

O.D. was united in marriage to Helen Siegrist on July 7, 1978. He was a member of the Lenox Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Helen, a son Jeff, a daughter Paula (Jack): Fehring and triplet grandchildren Kate, Sarah, and Nicholas Fehring; Helen's children: Don (Sharon) Siegrist, Judi (Butch) Fenn, Steve Siegrist and their children and grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Norma Paymal of Lenox, Gladys Thompson of Roland, Ia.; and one brother Edwin (Evelyn) of Minneapolis, Mn.; several nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 9, 1988

 

Callison, Grace Lucile -

Grace Lucile Callison, daughter of George and Blanche (Crawford) Shenton was born April 1, 1910 at Newton, Ia. and left this life

January 7, 1988 in Creston, Ia.

She married Donald C. Callison at the home of her parents in Newton on July 20, 1927. Grace lived in Newton and Clearfield and

several other communities in Iowa where Donald was pastor at several churches. They retired to Creston in 1974.

Grace was a housewife and for many years gave piano lessons in her home. She also played the piano at services for the different

churches they were associated with.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Creston. Grace was a deeply religious person and had a very strong faith in God. She

took part in various church activities and participated in church services at the nursing home by playing the piano until her health

prevented her from doing so. Her interests included her love of music and the outdoors. She especially enjoyed traveling, camping,

fishing and gardening.

Survivors include children Donald S. Callison and wife Carolyn of Porterville, Ca., Grace Mary Beck and husband Wayne of Lenox,

Caroline Nelson of Lenox, Jack Callison and wife Joan of Murray, Ia., and George Callison of Creston. A brother Fred Shenton of Newton, Ia.; 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Donald C. and a brother Wilbur.

Grace was a kind and loving person and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be sadly missed by all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 20, 1988

 

Churchill, Mark -

Mark Churchill, 31, of Bedford, was killed Monday morning in a two-vehicle accident five miles north of Maryville.

Churchill, the father of two young children, was enroute to the first day of class in Northwest Missouri State University's spring

semester at the time of the accident. A passenger in the car, Lea A. Scroggie, 20, of Bedford, suffered a fractured shoulder in the

accident.

The fatal accident occurred within 30 minutes of another serious accident on Highway 146 north of Maryville. That earlier

accident, which left a Maryville man seriously injured, played a role in the sad set of circumstances that led to Churchill's mishap.

Churchill and Miss Scroggie were enroute to college classes when they discovered the road was blocked from the earlier accident.

They apparently reversed direction at the Highway 148-Route CC curve just north of Maryville and were northbound when the accident occurred.

A 1972 Dodge pickup truck driven by Linda K. Smith, 24, Pickering, was the other vehicle involved in the fatality accident.

According to the Missouri State Patrol accident report, Mrs. Smith was southbound on 148 when she was forced to swerve her pickup in

an attempt to miss another turning vehicle. The Smith pickup then skidded sideways into the northbound lane into the path of the

1974 Toyota driven by Churchill.

The Nodawuy County Sheriffs Department received a report of the accident at 7:59 a.m. (the Missouri State Patrol report and several

media reports incorrectly indicated the accident occurred before 7 a.m.

Churchill, who was most recently employed at Bedford Super Valu grocery story, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Francis Hospital in Maryville. Both he and Miss Scroggie were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident, according to the accident report.

Travis Smith, a passenger in the pickup truck and husband of the driver, was seriously injured. The accident report indicated he suffered a concussion, fractured right leg, fractured back and fractured right arm.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 13, 1988

 

Garrett, Arminta Campbell West -

Funeral services for Arminta C. West Garrett were held Saturday, Dec. 26 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Rev. Elmer

West officiating. Interment was at Howell Valley Cemetery, West Plains, Mo.

Arminta Garrett, daughter of Tully and Sinda Coffee Campbell, was born in West Plains, Mo., on December 23, 1893 and died on

December 23, 1987 at the age of 94 years at the Lenox Care Center.

She was married to Alvus Alford West in 1912 at West Plains. They lived most of their married life on a farm near Red Oak, la., where he died in 1942. She then worked in Clarinda, Ia., a year or so, then lived with her father and cared for him in Bingham, Ia.

In 1946 she went to Moses Lake, Wa., and married Stillman E. Garrett and lived there until he died in 1959. She returned to Iowa

and lived in Clarinda until she could not live alone. She lived with a sister for a year and then with her nephew, Elmer West, who she

had raised since he was five years old.

During her remaining years, she was a resident of Colonial Manor and Lenox Care Center.

Surviving are two sisters: Lottie Wells and Ola Ouster, both of Shenandoah; and a brother Albert Campbell of Red Oak; as well as

several nieces and nephews.

She was a member of the Baptist Church and will long be remembered for her good cooking and talents of music and will be missed by all.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 6, 1988

 

Haering, Herman Samuel (Sam) -

Funeral services for Herman (Sam) Haering were held Monday, Feb. 29 at the First United Methodist Church in Lenox. Rev.

Paul Grandon officiated at the service with interment at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox, Ia. Masonic rites were given by Tremont Lodge #343 A.F. & A.M.

Herman Samuel Haering was born April 27, 1909 on a farm north of Lenox to Samuel and Elizabeth Wurster Haering. He departed this

life on February 25, 1988 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha at the age of 78. He grew to manhood in Lenox where he graduated from

high school.

Sam, as he was known, was married to Thea Farwell Jackson, at the Little Brown Church on August 7, 1952. He was a member of the

Lenox Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge. His life was spent in farming from which he retired in 1974. He especially enjoyed bowling, golfing, and traveling.

Those surviving to honor his memory are his wife Thea; two sons, Doug Jackson and wife Virginia and their daughters Leslie,

Valerie and Jodi all of Yellville, Ark., and Reginia of Ft. Worth, Tx.; and Gordon Jackson and wife Kay and their sons Bradley and Ryan of Yellville, Ark.; and a daughter, Paula Sink, her husband Phil and their daughter Philicia of Lenox; five great grandchildren.

Also surviving are two sisters: Pearl Eberie and Martha Hamilton of Lenox and many nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Leona Haering.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 9, 1988

 

Hettinger, John Henry -

Funeral services for John Henry Hettinger were held Saturday, February 6, 1988 at Salem Church of the Brethren, Lenox with Rev.

Richard Queener and Rev. Elmer West officiating. Interment was at Salem Church Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

John Henry Hettinger, the son of Roscoe and Elsie Leoanrd Hettinger, was born on February 4, 1909 at Blairstown, Ia. and he

entered into rest on February 3, 1988 at the Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Az. at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 29 days.

He spent his early life in Blairstown and as a youth moved to Eldorado Springs, Mo. During the early 1930's John moved to the

Lenox community to work for area farmers. It was during this time that he met Ruth Walter. They were united in marriage on December 22, 1934 at Prescott, Az. They made their home there until returning to Lenox to farm in 1936.

John's family will cherish many happy memories, the strongest being the knowledge that his family and his church came first in his

life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Duane A. Young in June of 1981.

Those surviving to honor his memory are his loving wife, Ruth of Mesa, Az.; his daughter, Mary Ann Hettinger of Mesa; his son, John

D. Hettinger and wife Barb of Missoula, Mont.; five grandchildren: Diana Kerr of Boonville, Ia.; Lisa Meyer of St. Louis, Mo.;

Patsy Kirchenheiter of Missoula; Tammy Lynn Temple and Lori Ann Young of Mesa; and by two great grandchildren: Rodney Temple and

Erin Kerr. Also surviving are three brothers: Eldo Hettinger of Olympia, Wa.; Carl Hettinger of Aurora, Co.; and Harold of Elk Horn, Ne.;

one sister, Harriet Talbott of Big Springs, Tx.; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa February 17, 1988

 

Hetz, Mary Elizabeth Kilby -

Mary Elizabeth Kilby Hetz, daughter of Leslie and Mayme Kilby, was born in Lenox, Iowa on November 15, 1921, and passed

away March 22, 1988 at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Ca. at the age of 66 years, four months and seven days.

Mary was raised in the Lenox vicinity, attending Lenox High School. In 1938, Mary and Norman Beach Hetz were married. They

resided in Lenox until 1941, when they moved to San Diego.

She was for many years, operating manager of the Culinary Union, Local #30, in San Diego, retiring in 1983.

Mary is survived by her husband, Norman, who resides at 3059 "B" St., San Diego, Ca.; a son, Clifford Darrell and wife Jean of La Mesa,

Ca.; a daughter, Kathryne Beaulieu and husband Francis of Mariposa, Ca.; a son Norman George and wife Glenda of Coulterville, Ca. She also leaves four brothers: Robert Kilby of Lincoln, Ne., Kenneth of San Jose, Ca., Dick of Stockton, Ca., and Bill of Halfway, Or.; three

sisters, Pearl Teraberry of Caldwell, Idaho, Lucille Marshall of Kelseyville, Ca., and Marjorie Cecil of Rogers, Ark. In San Diego, two

sisters-in-law, Donna L. Manroe, and Vivienne Boyles and a brother-in-law, Clifford G. Hetz. Also surviving are grandchildren, Mary Vivienne Fasone, Destiny Diane Hunt, Denise E. Perkins, Michael and Richard Beaulieu, Wendy, Craig, Philip and Sarah Hetz, Mark and Maria Stalnaker.

There are eight great grandchildren: Beau Brandon and Sherry Hunt, Ashley Brooke Hetz, Krissie Nicole Darnell, Samuel Aaron

Fasone, Amber Lynn, Jeremy Clifford and Sean Randall Hetz.

In Lenox Mary is survived by her aunts, Bernice and Vera Kilby. There are also many nieces and nephews.

Mary was a loving wife, a dearly loved grandmother and a special friend. She was very active in her church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Myrna Lou.

Memorial services were conducted by her pastor, the Rev. Bill Word, at the Trinity United Methodist Church of San Diego on March

25, 1988.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 30, 1988

 

Miller, Harry William -

Harry William Miller, son of Frank and Katherine Schafroth Miller was born February 10, 1901 in Adams County, Iowa and entered

into rest March 4, 1988 at the Lenox Care Center at the age of 87 years and 24 days. Funeral services were held March 6 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Dr. Jack Cutbirth officiating. Interment was at West Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

He attended school in Adams County and was a member of the United Methodist Church. On December 11, 1929 Harry was united in marriage with Edith Edwards at Red Oak. One son was born to bless this marriage.

Harry and Edith farmed in the Stringtown area and resided on the same farm for 54 years before moving into Lenox in 1983.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers; Clyde, Albert, Homer and Lyle Miller; two sisters, Edna Starks and Margaret

Curts; two sisters-in-law, Inez and Edith Miller; and three brothers-in-law, George Starks, Frank Curts, and Cleo Stoaks.

Harry is survived by his wife Edith, his son Cecil and his wife Betty Jo, two grandchildren, Barbara Freeman and her husband

Gary and Carla Reed and her husband Jeff; four great grandchildren, Christy and Kurtis Freeman and Trever and Jody Reed, all of Lenox; two brothers, Raymond Miller and his wife Frances of Lenox and Frankie Miller and his wife Catherine of Fairfield Bay, Ark.; four sisters, Hazel Stoaks, Lela Spoonemore and her husband Bud, Wilma Gray and her husband Richard and Alberta Calvin and her husband James all of Lenox; three sisters-in-law, Opal, Marie and Pauline Miller, many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Farming was his enjoyment in life and he will be remembered as a man who was always ready and willing to help anyone in need.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 9, 1988

 

Notz, Emily Anna Nelson -

Funeral services for Emily Anna Note were held Thursday, December 31, 1987 at Coen-Beaty Funeral Home in Lenox with Pastor Dick

Walden officiating. Interment was at East Fairview Cemetery, Lenox.

Emily Anna Note, the daughter of James Edwin and Cora Wilson Nelson, was born March 25, 1907 at Lenox, Ia. She passed away on

Tuesday, December 29, 1987 at the age of 80 years, nine months and four days at the Greater Community Hospital in Creston following a short illness.

Emily was married to Paul T. Notz on March 26, 1955, in Creston, Ia. They farmed near Lenox until Paul died June 15, 1985. Emily moved to Lenox soon after.

She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Creston and loved her church dearly.

She is survived by two sisters-in-law: Bertha Walter and Edith Notz, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul, and one sister.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday January 13, 1983

 

Walter, Arnold L -

Arnold L. Walter, 79, died Thursday, March 3, 1988 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill.

Mr. Walter was born March 18, 1908 in Lenox, Ia., son of John William and Belle Suman Walter. He married Dorthea Jeanette Beach

October 13, 1928 in Red Oak, Ia.

A retired employee of Moorman Manufacturing Co., Mr. Walter started with the company on July 8, 1946 in the sales correspondence

department and moved into the traffic department and served on the Moorman Advisory Board before retiring March 18, 1973 as

traffic manager.

Having served in World War II in the Navy, Mr. Walter was a member of American Legion Post 37. He was a member of the

Methodist Church and also a member of Quincy Traffic Club, National Industrial Traffic League and Mid-west Shippers Association

and Traffic Clubs International.

An active volunteer, Mr. Walter had donated his services to Ladies of Charity, Red Cross, Community Chest and Heart Fund.

Survivors include his wife Dorthea, a brother Harian Walter of Wickenburg, Az., 13 nieces and nephews.

Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home by the Rev. Jack Newsome. Graveside services

were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7 at the West Fairview Cemetery in Lenox by the Rev. Jack Cutbirth.

Mr. Walter was preceded in death by one brother Orval Walter of Lenox and two sisters, Glenna McClintock and Bernice Mills.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 16, 1988

 

Williams, Jack Clifford  -

Jack C. Williams, former publisher of the Lenox Time Table, died Saturday morning at the age of 71. Williams passed away at

Mercy Hospital in Corning after a long illness.

Jack and his wife, Katherine, moved to Lenox in 1966 from Colfax, Iowa. He published the Time Table until he suffered a

stroke in 1977. The Williams sold the business in 1978.

Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Lenox Methodist Church, and burial was at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Wing Williams; daughter Nancy Kay (Mrs. Gary) Hartford of Lenox; grandchildren Jason, Trevor

and Ashley Hartford; son Jack Kelly Williams and his wife Anita, of Grand Rapids, Mn.; sisters June (Mrs. James) Chamber of Colfax

and Kathryn Johnson of Davenport; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack and Katherine were married on June 10, 1948, in Colfax.

Jack Williams was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Colfax, Order of Eastern Star, American Legion and United Methodist Church.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 16, 1988

 

Williams, Jack Clifford -

Funeral services for Jack C. Williams were held Tuesday, March 15, 1988 at the First United Methodist Church in Lenox with

Rev. Paul Grandon officiating. Interment was at North Fairview Cemetery, Lenox, Ia.

Jack Clifford Williams, the son of John C. and Ameilia Naomi Thomas Williams, was born February 10, 1917, at Coldax, Ia. He

died after a lengthy illness at Mercy Hospital in Corning on Saturday, March 12, 1988, at the age of 71 years, one months and

two days.

Jack grew up in Colfax and on June 10, 1948, he was married to Katherine Wing. They lived and worked in Colfax until purchasing

the Lenox Time Table in 1966. Jack was the publisher of the paper until a stroke forced his retirement in 1977. In 1978 the paper was sold to Bedford Publishing.

Jack served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Parkinson Post #250 of the American Legion. He was a

member of Riverside Lodge #389 AF and AM of Colfax; the United Methodist Church in Lenox; and the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Surviving are his wife Katherine; daughter Nancy Kay Hartford and husband Gary, all of Lenox; son Jack K. and wife Anita of Grand

Rapids, Mn.; three grandchildren: Jason, Trevor, and Ashley Ann Hartford of Lenox; two sisters, June Chambers and husband James

of Colfax; and Kathryn Johnson of Davenport, Ia.; several nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters; one in infancy and Eleanor McClaren.

Lenox Time Table, Lenox, Iowa Wednesday March 16, 1988