Mondovi
Pleasant View Cemetery
Mondovi
Pleasant View Cemetery
Submitted by Marge Womach
Introduction and Historic Comments on Page A
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Thennes, Carl S.; (1864-1903; h/o Emilia; Here Rests A
Woodsman); Thennes-Woodman of the World. “Chas L. Thennes. Died: April 3, 1903,
at Govan. Aged: 38 years.” (Lincoln County Auditor death ledger); “A masked
man shot and killed C. F. Thennis, proprietor of the Govan Hotel, in a
saloon at that place last Friday evening (Apr 3, 1903). The murderer then ran
out to the door and escaped into the darkness before Louis Kleeb, the bartender,
the only other occupant of the saloon, fully realized what was happening. Six
shots were fired, three lodging in Thennis’ body about the heart and breast,
the others going into the walls and ceiling of the room. No motive is known for
the crime, but the theory is that Thennis was killed to cover other crimes. More
than once, while under the influence of liquor, he had thrown out hints that he
could place his hands on the party who killed Judge Lewis and his wife, near
Almira last winter and his boasted knowledge of this crime may have caused his
killing. There are many who connect the two crimes, and there is reason to
believe the same party committed both. Thennis leaves a wife and three small
children. A man named Henry Rose was arrested by Constable O W Kennedy and W L
Michaelsen at Bigham Bros barn in this city last Sunday afternoon, who answered
the description given of the murderer very closely. He was held in custody until
the next morning, when he was identified as John Ashworth, clerk in the Odessa
Hardware & Implement Co’s store, as a farm hand who had worked for Egbert
Bros and other ranchers southwest of town for the past two years, and was given
his liberty. (Odessa Record: 4-10-1903) “Cy Victor, accused of the murder of
Charles Thennis, was arraigned Monday and plead ‘not guilty’.
His brother was present at the pleading. The court has appointed H. N.
Martin of Davenport, and Guy Walters of Coulee City to defend the prisoner. His
trial has been set for the 6th of July.” (Citizen: 6-19-1903)
{Edit: The Lincoln County 1892 Census shows the family as: C. S. Thennes, 28, born
MN; E. M., female, 22, born Germany; Mattie, 5, female, born Dakota; Mary, 3,
female, born Dakota; and Charles, 1, male, born Idaho.}
Thennes, Emelia R.; (Dec 2,
1863-Sept 27, 1926; IHS on cross); “John J. Thennes. Birth: March 20, 1895.
Father: Charles Thennes. Mother: Amelia Henke.” (Lincoln Co Auditor: Birth
Ledger); “Emelia Thennes. Died: 9-27-1926, Walla Walla, WA. Spouse: Charles S.
Thennes. Father: William Handke. Mother: Margaret Fulbrecht.” (WA State Death
Records);
Tinsley, Johney W.; (Feb 1, 1908-Sept 26, 1909) “John William Tinsley. Died: 26 Sept 1909, aged 1 year, in Lincoln County, WA. Father: Bud Tinsley. Mother: Ethel Stevens.” (WA State Death Register) {Edit: Burial of this infant was in the Cooper family plot, the grandmother being Sarah Cooper Stevens. William Bud Tinsley reportedly died in the Bald Ridge canyon and Ethel later remarried; the burial of Wm Tinsley not determined. The Tinsley tombstone was erroneously recorded elsewhere as Pinsley. “Groom: W. H. Tinsley, 21, born WA, residing Spokane; farmer. Father: W. H. Tinsley, born MO; Mother: Delia Clark, born MO. Bride: Ethel Stevens, 16, born Spokane Co, WA. Residence: Spokane. Father: J. J. Stevens, born Kentucky; Mother: Sarah Cooper, born Kansas. Marriage: April 10, 1907 by G. Stocker, Justice of the Peace. Witness: E. A. Gilbart, of Spokane.” (Spokane County Marriage Records: License #4143; Certificate of Marriage}
Trevithick, infant Louella; (Dec 11, 1914; our darling; infant of Arthur);
Trevithick, son of J. A.; (Feb 19, 1925-Feb 22, 1925; no visible stone)
“The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A Trevithick, born Feb 19, died Sunday
and was buried at Mondovi on Monday.” (Dav. Times Tribune; Thursday,
2-26-1925; parents: James Arthur and Lottie V. Trevithick)
VanMeter, J. Perry; (d. 1945, aged 74); “J.
Perry VanMeter, age 74, pioneer Davenport painter and paint store operator, died
at his home of a heart attack last Thursday evening. Funeral services were held
Saturday with interment in the Mondovi Cemetery. He is survived by his widow and
two daughters.” (Citizen: 10-05-1945) “John Perry Van Meter. Died:
9-27-1945. Birth: 6-03-1871, OH.
Spouse: Annie Van Meter. Father: Henry Van Meter. Mother: Sarah Barrach.
Burial: Mondovi, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card);
Wagner; (no dates);
“Royce Keith Wagner. Male. Infant. Died: 30 May 1920, Reardan, Lincoln
Co, WA. Father: R. E. Wagner. Mother: Bertha Wagner.” (WA State Death Records)
Wetzel: 254 S ½
Wetzel, Frank; (no dates);
“Frank Wetzel. Died: 6 March 1898 in Lincoln County. Widow: Lilly; Two
children, all of Mondovi. Administrator: J. I. Dotson. $39 receipt for coffin
purchased form Adam Knox of Davenport.” (Lincoln
County Probates notes: Estate #336, filed March 10, 1898, in which the spelling
of name also occurred as Whetzel.)
Williams: 79
Williams: 256 N ½
Williams, Alvida M. Lehn; (b. 1925; d. ____; shared stone with Howard
K.)
Williams, Dorothy E. Wegner; (b.
Jan 2, 1921; d.2006) w/o Ralph F.; “An
application for a marriage license was filed with the county auditor Jan 14 by
Ralph F. Williams, Mondovi, age 26, recently discharged war veteran, and Dorothy
E. Wegner, age 25, of Reardan.” (Odessa Record: 1-24-1946)
“Reardan.—Graveside and memorial services for Dorothy E Williams, 85, took
place Wednesday, Nov 29, at Mondovi Cemetery and Zion Lutheran Church in
Davenport, respectively. Mrs
Williams died Nov 24. Born Jan 2,
1921, in Reardan to Emil and Estella Wegner, she attended Reardan schools and
after graduating, worked at Lincoln Mutual as a bookkeeper. She married her high
school sweetheart, Ralph Williams, on Jan 20, 1946, upon his return from service
in the US Army during WW II. They raised seven children and lived on the
Williams family farm until his death in 1982. She moved to
Williams, Evan M. W.; (Feb 11, 1843-July 25, 1901; h/o Rosemond);
Williams, Howard K.; (1921-1988); “Howard
K. Williams of Espanola died Feb 17, 1988 in his home. He was 66.
Mr. Williams was born Feb 26, 1921 in Reardan to Mary and John Williams.
As a child he lived in the Mondovi area and attended the Windy Hill grade
school. He graduated from Reardan High School in 1939.
Mr. Williams assisted his father and brothers in farming and, while still
a teen, began a farm with his brother Ralph.
During WW II, he served in the US Army in Hawaii, the New Heberides,
Okinawa and Japan. He was discharged and returned home Christmas Eve, 1945.
On Feb 24, 1946, he married Alvida Lehn of Espanola. The couple’s first
home was in Mondovi where they raised grain and cattle. In 1960, they moved to
their present home and farm in Espanola where they continued to raise grain and
cattle. Illness forced his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Williams was an elder and trustee of the Reardan Presbyterian Church
in 1964. He was a member of the Mondovi Grange for many years and also a past
master. He was a member of the Washington Cattlemen’s Association and the
Washington Association of Wheat Growers. In 1957 he was honored along with his
brother Ralph as Lincoln County Conservation Farmer of the Year. Survivors
include: His wife, Alvida of Espanola; three sons, Les of Cheney, Larry of
Thornton and Russell of Medical Lake; three daughters, Joan Shollenberger, Joyce
Barnes, both of Spokane, and Sheryl Barringer of Medical Lake; two brothers,
Earl of Reardan and Harold of Kennewick; three sisters, Esther Halverson and
Ruth Funnell, both of Spokane, Marie Holderby of Kelso; 17 grandchildren; and
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph, and a
granddaughter, Beth Ann Williams. Services were held Feb 22 in the Reardan
Presbyterian Church. Pastor Cynthia Rodkey officiated. Burial was in the Mondovi
Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge.” (Davenport Times: 2-25-1988)
Williams, John D.; (1874-1968); “John D.
Williams. Died: 10-20-1968, Davenport, WA.
Spouse: Mary A Sprinkle. Father: Evan Williams. Mother: Rosamond Daris
(sic). Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Mondovi, WA.” (Lincoln County Health
death card). “License Date: Oct 11, 1905. Groom: John D. Williams, age 31,
residing Mondovi. Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas; farmer. Father: Evan Williams;
Mother: Rosamond Davis. Bride: Mary A. Sprinkle. Age 18, residing Mondovi. Born:
Wapello, Iowa. Father: B. F. Sprinkle. Mother’s maiden name: Hannan. Marriage:
Oct 11, 1905, at Father’s residence. J. H. Wilson, Minister of Gospel.
Witnesses: William Williams, Nettie Pease, Mondovi.” (Lincoln Co Marriage
Return #1212)“John D. Williams.—His home,
Williams, Martha S.; (Jan 12, 1886-Oct 25, 1888; d/o Evan & Rosemond);
Williams, Mary
Ann;
(1886-1972); “Funeral services were held in the Davenport Presbyterian
Church yesterday for Mary A. (Sprinkle) Williams, 75 year resident of this area.
Mrs. Williams, 85 years old and a daughter of Frank and Julia Sprinkle, was born
on November 13, 1886 in Wapello, Iowa, and died at the Lincoln Hospital,
Davenport. She came with her
parents to Washington in 1897 and has resided in the Mondovi and Davenport
communities since that time. She was married to John D Williams at the home of
her parents at Mondovi on Oct 11, 1905. Mr Williams predeceased her. Mr. and Mrs
Williams moved to Davenport upon their retirement. Mrs. Williams was a member of
the Davenport Presbyterian Church, the Mondovi Grange, the Mondovi Ladies Club,
the Davenport Homemakers Club and the Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Esther) Halverson of
Espanola; Mrs. Milton (Ruth) Lehn of Spokane, and Mrs. Jim (Marie) Holderby of
Davenport, four sons, Earl of Reardan, Harold of Kennewick, Ralph of Davenport,
and Howard of Espanola, 28 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One cousin,
Mrs. Chris Lucht of Spokane is another survivor.
Casket bearers, all grandchildren of Mrs Williams were Edward Williams,
Vernon Williams, Delbert Williams, Donald Williams, Leslie Williams and Dale
Lehn. Mrs. Jean Green served as
organist and Mrs. Gary Guhlke, soloist, san ‘Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross’
and ‘Abide With Me’. The Rev
Roger V Muisiner officiated at the service which was conducted by the Strate
Funeral Home. Interment was at the Mondovi Cemetery.”
(Davenport Times: 6-01-1972; d. 5-28-1972; damaged copy)
“Mary Ann Williams. Died: 5-28-1972. Birth: 11-13-1886, IA. Widowed.
Father: Frank Sprinker (sic); Mother: Julia Hannah. Burial: Pleasant View
Cemetery, Mondovi, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card);
“License Date: Oct 11, 1905. Groom: John D. Williams. Age 31. First
Marriage. Residence: Mondovi. Birthplace: Emporia, Kansas. Farmer. Father: Evan
Williams. Mother: Rosamond Davis. Bride: Mary A Sprinkle. Age 18. First
Marriage. Residence: Mondovi. Birthplace: Wapello, Iowa. Housekeeping. Father: B.
F. Sprinkle. Mother: Hannan. Marriage: Oct 11, 1905, at Father’s residence. I H
Wilson, Minister of the Gospel. Witnesses: William Williams and Nettie Pease of
Mondovi.” (Lincoln Co Auditor: Marriage Return #1212 and Marriage Certificate:
U-1037)
Williams, Maurita H.; (1908-1915; d/o Wm & Alta); {Since
Alta Forney and Wm Williams were married in July 1907, it is assumed that this
was their first child.
Williams, Ralph F.;
(June 18, 1919-June 9, 1982; h/o Dorothy Wegner); “An application for a
marriage license was filed with the county auditor Jan 14 by Ralph F. Williams,
Mondovi, age 26, recently discharged war veteran, and Dorothy E. Wegner, age 25,
of Reardan.” (Odessa Record: 1-24-1946)
Williams,
Rosemond D.; (May 11, 1848-May 8, 1916);
“Rosamond D. Williams, daughter of John and Elizabeth Davis, was born
near Carmarthen, Wales, May 11, 1848. In the year 1873 she came to America to
Kansas, where on Nov 25, 1873 she was united in marriage to
Evan W. Williams. To the union were born 8 children. In the year 1888 they
moved to Washington, locating in this vicinity and resided here ever since. At
the age of thirteen years she united with the Congregational church of which she
remained a member until later in life when she transferred her membership to the
United Brethren church. She departed this life Tuesday, May 9, 1916 at 5:30
o’clock, a.m. The husband, one daughter and one little grand daughter
preceded her to the ‘better land.’ She leaves to mourn her departure two
sons, John D. and William; 5 daughters, Mrs. H. E. Bell, Mrs. T. R Glazebrook,
Margaret, Mrs. A. A. Gaddy, and Mrs. R. H. Rogers, four sons-in-law, two
daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, one grand daughter having been united in
marriage to A E Brooks, who also remains. Services were conducted in Mondovi by
Rev I H Wilson of Dayton and the pastor in charge of the United Brethren Church
of Mondovi.” (D Tribune:
5-11-1916)
Williams, Sarah B.; See
Sprinkle, Sarah Williams
Williams, William; (1877-1927); “Mondovi.—Gladys Gibson is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Will Williams.” (Davenport Tribune: 1-09-1913) “License Date: July 24, 1907. Groom: William Williams. Age 30 years. First marriage. Residence: Mondovi, WA. Birthplace: Kansas. Farmer. Father: Evan W. Williams. Mother: Davis. Bride: Alta Forney. Age: 21, born Mondovi. First Marriage. Housekeeping. Father: Samuel Forney. Mother: Teeter. Marriage: July 24, 1907, Mondovi, WA., by Rev I. H. Wilson. Witnesses: Dale D. Wilson and Mary Williams, both of Mondovi.” (Marriage Return #71751; 1432; Marriage Certificate: U-1279; 71751; Lincoln Co Auditor)
Wilson, Alice; (Apr 18,
1895-Sept 4, 1963; shared stone w/ Dale)
“The funeral service for Alice C Wilson, 68, was held Sunday afternoon
at the Presbyterian church in Davenport. The Rev Walter Naff of
Wilson, Dale D.; (Aug 30, 1888-Oct 15, 1978; shared stone w/Alice); “Mondovi.—Dale Wilson is home from Coulee City on a short visit to his parents.” (Davenport Tribune: 1-09-1913)
Wilson, Ira B.;
(July 4,
1838-Apr 17, 1915; shared stone w/ Mary M.); { “He (James Forney) married Dec
10, 1896, to Eva D. Wilson, a native of Noble County, Indiana, and a successful
school teacher who taught the first school in the new Mondovi district. Her
father and mother are Ira and Mary (Matthews) Wilson, both living in Mondovi.
They came to Dixon County, Nebraska, in 1880, and to their present home in
1889.” (excerpt of James F Forney in History of Big Bend, 1904, page 378-9)}“Ira
R Wilson, father of Mrs. J. F. Forney
of Mondovi, died at his home in Mondovi Wednesday morning after a gradual
decline for a year or more. Mr .Wilson was born in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1838,
and died a the age of 76 years. He
came to
Wilson, Mary Mathews; (Apr 1,
1844-Sept 27, 1916; shared stone w/ Ira B);
Wiltsey,
Maria Cooper; (1885-1919);
“Rev David W. Ferry was called to Bald Ridge Thursday to conduct the
funeral of Mrs. Mariah Wiltsey, a lady 95 years of age who has lived with her
niece, Mrs. Stevens. Interment was in the Mondovi Cemetery.” (D T & T:
10-16-1919); “Franklin Cooper, head, m,
Jan 1821, 79, VT, widowed. Maria Wiltsey, sister, f, Jan 1825, 74, VT, widow,
0/0 children.” (1900 Twp 25 Mondovi Precinct Census);
Wiseman,
Flora;
(1891-1918);
“License: 19807. Groom: Thomas Wiseman, 39, born, Ohio, residing Spokane, WA.
Divorced. 2nd marriage. Occupation: Rancher. Father: Joseph Wiseman,
born PA; Mother: Elizabeth Booth, born Ohio.
Bride: Flora E. Green, 24, born WA, residing Spokane, WA. Single. 1st
marriage. Occupation: Teacher. Father: Thomas Green, born IN; Mother: Ellen E
Wallace, born IN. Marriage: Dec 27,
1915 at Spokane, WA. Officiant: S Hyde, Justice of the Peace. Witnesses: E. F.
Cowfeed, G. E. Green.” (Certificate
of Marriage: Spokane Co Auditor; Statistical Particulars) {Flora E Green was
reportedly born in WA in March 1891, the youngest daughter of Thomas Green and
his wife Ellen Elizabeth Wallace Green} “Floria E Wiseman. Died: 22 Dec 1918,
age 27, Lincoln Co, WA. Father: T. C. Green. Mother: Ellen Elizabeth Wallace.”
(WA State Death Records)
Wynecoop, Charlotte L.; (1895-1951; mother; shared stone w/ Joseph);
" Mrs. Wynecoop died Saturday. Was Born on Farm Near
Mondovi. Mrs. Charlotte Wynecoop died at a Spokane
hospital Saturday evening following an illness of several months. She was
born on a farm near Mondovi, August 24 in 1895. In 1913 she married Joseph
R. Wynecoop who survives. They farmed in the Mondovi community until two
years ago when they moved to a farm near Deep Creek. Mrs. Wynecoop was a
member of the Davenport Rebekah Lodge and Mondovi grange. Survivors
besides her widower are three daughters, Mrs. Lois Scott at the home; Mrs. Roy
Merriot, Davenport; Mrs. Vic Alt, Mondovi; one son Lt. Joseph Wynecoop with the
air force stationed in England; three sisters Mrs. Harold McRoberts and Mrs.
Charley Green, Spokane; Mrs. Albert Gall, Lewiston, Idaho; two brothers Albert
Plews, Greenacres, and Walter Plews, Yakima. (Davenport Times Tribune, May 17,
1951) Submitted by Anita Keller
Wynecoop, David Walter; (June
21, 1937); “David Walter Wynecoop. Stillborn: 6-20-1937. Father:
Joseph Roger Wynecoop. Mother: Charlotte Louise Plues (sic); Burial: Mondovi,
WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card);
Wynecoop, Joseph R.;
(1886-1977; father; shared stone w/Charlotte
L.); “Joseph Roger Wynecoop.
Died: 11-28-1977. Birth: 4-04-1886,
WA. Spouse: Mabel LaDuc. Father:
John Curtis Wynecoop. Mother: Charlotte Perkins. Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Mondovi, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health
death card);
Wynecoop, Mabel Nora;
“Mabel Nora Wynecoop. Died: 3-14-1982. Lincoln County Nursing Home,
Davenport, WA. Spouse: Joseph Roger Wynecoop. Father: Frank LeDuc. Mother:
Carrie Meacham. Burial: Pleasant View Cemetery, Mondovi, WA.” (Lincoln Co
Health death card); {Edit: Mabel was first married to Stewart G. Cribby, the
father of her children, who died 11-26-1947.}
Wynecoop, Marriott: 75 E ½
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Mondovi Cemetery Obituaries, Lincoln County,
Washington submitted to the WAGenWeb by
Marge Womach, January 2009.
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