Campbell

Wilbur Cemetery Obits

Submitted By Marge Womach

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THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING.

Campbell, Edward; ( b. 1876, d. 1929) 167/6

“A decree settling the final account of J. McNeil as administrator of the estate of Edward Campbell, Wilbur, and a decree distributing the estate were signed. The estate, nearly a section of land near Wilbur, and $1,328 cash, went to three sisters and three brothers. The administrator was allowed $500 and his attorney $500.” (Odessa Record: 11-19-1936)

Cassel, Eddie Lee; ( b. 1905, d. 1969) Father 16/10

“Eddie L. Cassel.—His home, Wilbur,WA. Member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur and the Eagles Lodge, Grand Coulee, WA. Survived by five daughters, Mrs. Alma M. Wright, Lincoln, WA, Mrs. Merna R. Abbott, Seattle; Mrs. Merla Brown, Spokane; Mrs. Virginia Johnson, CA; one son, Eddie Cassel, Jr., US Navy; 5 brothers, Roy and Johnnie Cassel, both of Aurora, CO; Harold and Clarence Cassel, both in CA; and James V. Cassel, Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Harrison, Mrs. Mabel Delaney, both CA; Mrs. Edna Zick, Colorado; Mrs. Fern Dowling, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Oct 10 at 1 p.m., from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Kenneth J. Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 10-10-1969)

Chism, Michael T. (b. Sep 16,1860-1901) Apr 01 119/4

“Wm Chism received word by telephone Monday from Harrington announcing the death of his brother T. W. Chism, a harness dealer of that place. He was found lying on the bed with a revolver in his hand. The theory is that he committed suicide. Although there may have been murder committed as he was a single man and usually carried considerable money on his person. The deceased was forty years of age. He leaves an aged father, one sister and a brother here who feel greatly shocked over his sudden death. He will be brought to Wilbur for burial the funeral services being held Wednesday at the Baptist hall by the Rev Rutherfor.” (Davenport Tribune: 4-04-1901)

Clark, Cindy L.; ( b. Apr 27, 1981, d. May 04, 1988) 102/11

“A 7-year old Wilbur girl was killed May 4, 1988 in a vehicle-pedestrian accident on Highway #2 in Wilbur. Cindy L. Clark was pronounced dead on arrival at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport at about 4:15 p.m. According to the Washington State Patrol, the girl apparently crossed into the path of a vehicle while crossing the highway at the east end of town. She was struck by a vehicle driven by Arthur E. Hatten, 73, of Creston.” (Davenport Times: 5-12-1988) " Cindy Lee Clark. Died: 5-04-1988, Davenport, WA. Father: Larry Clark Jr. Mother Dwan Jensen. Spouse: none. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery." ( Lincoln Co Health death card)

Clark, Cue C.; ( b. Jan 27, 1877, d. Mar 30, 1966) 33/7

“Cue C. Clark.—A resident of Nine Mile, WA. A former resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by three sons, Harold A and Jim G. Clark, both Nine Mile; Ronald B. Clark, Pinehurst, Idaho; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Jarvis, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Della Hill, Tacoma, WA, Mrs. Myrtle Johnston Jungnitson, Long Beach CA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA…” (Spokesman Review: 4-04-1966; cut off scrapbook obit; burial Wilbur, WA)

Clark, Henry Arnel; ( b. Feb 28, 1899, d. Aug 16, 1932) 33/6

“Henry Arnel Clark. Died: 16 August 1932, Wilbur, WA. Birth: 28 Feb 1899, Wilbur, WA. Spouse: Single. Father: Argeleous N. Clark, born MO, deceased. Mother: Lucinda Fisher, born Iowa. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, WA. ” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Clarkson, Isac L.*(Lee); ( b. 1888, d. 1973) 25/11

“I. L. (Lee) Clarkson.—His home, Wilbur, WA. A member of Norwich Lodge No. 319, AF & AM, Past Master of Waldron Lodge, Waldron, Kansas. A former member of Wilbur Grange. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Gae Clarkson at the home; 3 sons, Ralph E Clarkson, Wilbur, WA; James R Clarkson, Moses Lake; Jerry N Clarkson, Spokane; 2 daughters, Mrs. Willard (Pauline) Church, Deer Park, WA; Mrs. Robert (Donna) Schneider, Winton, CA; one sister, Miss Mildred Clarkson, Wichita, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov 5 at 11:30 a.m. from the community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur , WA , the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur,WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 11-05-1973)

Clements, Harry; ( d. Nov 1947)

"F. B. Totusek went to Wilbur on Wednesday, called by news that the body of Harry Clements, 81, former Odessa resident, had been found there Tuesday and that funeral services were to be held on Wednesday. Frank M. Totusek accompanied his father to the funeral. Clements had been missing since June 23 and his body was found about a mile east of Wilbur, in some high weeds. Two boys, Bernard Tarbert, 11, and Raymond Tarbert, 13, found the body. County officers were called and the body was identified by papers in a billfold. There was about $65 in the wallet. No inquest was held. Clements left the Best nursing home there June 23 for a short visit in town, and never was seen again. A search was made here and at other communities where he had lived, Grant County officers also searching. As he was known to have money in his possession, it was feared he might have met with foul play." (Odessa Record: 11-13-1947)

Lincoln Co Health Death card: Clements, Harry DOD: 11/47; Single; Parents: unknown; Buried: Wilbur, WA.

Connery, Mrs. Thomas; (Nora) ( b. Apr 15, 1866, d. Jan 11, 1906) 120/11

Mrs. Thomas Connery, who lived with her husband a half mile north of Wilbur, died early yesterday morning of brain fever. Mrs. Connery had been ailing for several days, but on Wednesday was up and about the house. That evening she took a relapse and was unconscious with the exception of one or two mere flashes of recognition until she died.—Register. (Jan 19, 1906 LCT)

Corcoran, Daniel; ( d. Mar 24, 1936) 20/2

“When Wilbur City Marshal Frank Stookey went to the jail on Monday night to let a transient in for a requested night’s lodging he found another transient dead in one of the cell beds. The man dead came to Wilbur Friday night and asked to sleep in the jail. After buying a magazine he went to the cell with Mr. Stookey. The marshal left the jail open that night, so the man might leave Saturday. Sunday he closed the outside door but did not go into the jail, believing the lodger had left town. The man dead seemed to be about 30 years of age. He was in bed, well covered, with no sign of a struggle. Death from natural causes was the verdict of Coroner Floyd J. Underwood, Davenport. Papers found on the dead man revealed that he was Daniel Corcoran, 30, Spokane, a common laborer at the Grand Coulee dam four months, discharged April 14 because of frequent fainting spells caused by heart trouble. Funeral services were held at Wilbur, with the Rev F. S. Edes of the English Lutheran church officiating.” (Odessa Record: 4-23-1936)*

Covert, Mrs. Joseph ( Lille); ( b. 1872, d. 1937) 194/8

“Mrs. Joseph Covert, 65, was buried at Wilbur on Tuesday afternoon. She was a first cousin of US Senator Homer T. Bone. She and her husband came to the Big Bend in 1902, ranching near Wilbur. She is survived by her husband, their son and six daughters, also 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild.” (Odessa Record: 8-12-1937)

Covert, Patricia; ( b. Dec 01, 1929, d. Nov 06, 1935) 194/9

“Funeral services were held at Wilbur Sunday for Patricia Covert, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Covert of Wenatchee . She died at Wenatchee Saturday of ills due to scarlet fever. She was a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Covert, Wilbur.” (Odessa Record: 11-15-1935)

Cremeen, Cora E.; ( b. 1940, d. 1973) 17/3 "This day you shall be in Paradise "

“Cora Jean Cremeen.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur. Survived by her husband, Kent L. Cremeen, and one son, Jeffry Cremeen, both Wilbur, WA; her parents, Florence B. Davis, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Francis Davis, Texas; one brother; 3 sisters. Family committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 9 at the Wilbur Cemetery. Memorial services will be Tuesday, Jan 9, at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-08-1973)

Cremeen, Deborah K. ; ( b. 1968, d. 1973) s/w Cora & Sherrie, 17/2

“Sherrie Elizabeth Cremeen (9) and Deborah Kathleen Cremeen (4).—Survived by their father, Kent L. Cremeen, and one brother, Jeffry Cremeen, both Wilbur, WA; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cremeen, Wilbur, WA; Mrs. Florence Davis, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Francis Davis, Texas; numerous aunts and uncles. Family committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 9 at the Wilbur Cemetery. Memorial services will be Tuesday, Jan 9, at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-08-1973)

Cremeen, Sherrie E.; ( b. 1963, d. 1973) s/w Cora & D. K. 17/2

“Sherrie Elizabeth Cremeen (9) and Deborah Kathleen Cremeen (4).—Survived by their father, Kent L Cremeen, and one brother, Jeffry Cremeen, both Wilbur, WA; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cremeen, Wilbur, WA; Mrs. Florence Davis, Coeur d’Alene, ID; Francis Davis, Texas; numerous aunts and uncles. Family committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 9 at the Wilbur Cemetery . Memorial services will be Tuesday, Jan 9, at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-08-1973)

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“Margaret O. Darby.— Her home, Mansfield, WA. Survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Mitchell, Coulee City, WA; Mrs. Ray Stevenson, San Leandro, CA; four brothers, Archie Harris, Wilbur, WA; Ray Harris, Wilbur, WA; Dan Harris, Chelan, WA; two sisters, Mrs. Laurence Tanneberg, Coulee City, WA; Mrs. Myrtle Godfrey, Seattle, WA; 3 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Dec 30, at 11 a.m. from the Assembly of God Church, Coulee City, WA, Rev Donald Meier officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA. The Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 12-30-1966)

"The saddest accident that has happened in this vicinity for a long time, says the Wilbur Register, occurred at the home of Mr. & Mrs. W. B. Davies, about four miles northwest of town, in the death of their little daughter, Stella M., caused by drinking about a half ounce of carbolic acid. The house was being renovated and the acid, in moving things about, was placed on the kitchen table. The baby, about two years of age, secured the bottle and succeeded in swallowing a part of the contents before discovered. A messenger hastened for Dr. Yount, but the terrible fluid had performed its work by the time he arrived. The sufferer lingered until 9 PM. "(LCT)

Decater, Andrew J.; ( Mar 17,1826-1909 Dec 19) 39/3
A. J. DECATUR buried: Age 82. Sons are CHARLES & G. P. DECATUR & one daughter MRS. SHUFELDT. (submitted by Darryl; 12-31-1909) “A J Decatur, well known to the people of Wilbur, died recently at the home of his daughter, Mrs Mullen, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The body, accompanied by two sons, Charles and G P Decatur, was shipped to Wilbur for burial, arriving here on Thursday of last week. On Friday it was laid to rest by the side of his wife who died here several years ago. Deceased was 82 years, 9 months and 3 days old when death called him away. Another daughter, Mrs Shufeldt, well and favorably known here, was also at his bedside when the end came. Uncle Decatur, as he was familiarly called, was born in the state of Maine, and came west in the early days.” (Wilbur Register: 12-31-1909, page 1, submitted)

"Last Friday evening, December 18^th at about 7:30 PM, Mrs. A. J. Decater died suddenly at her home in North Wilbur, age 71 years 2 months and 20 days.—Wilbur Sentinel. (Jan 01, 1904, Citizen) (edit: Clarissa, w/o Andrew)

“The sad word was received in Ephrata Saturday evening of the death of Mrs. Izora Deycous, well known in Grant County as the wife of ex-sheriff Mack Deycous and prominent in lodge and church work. Mrs. Deycous passed away in a Wenatchee hospital, following an operation and was taken to Wilbur for burial. Rev Scott Wallace officiated at the funeral which was held at the Presbyterian church under auspices of the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Mrs. Deycous was a native of Missouri and came to Wilbur when a child, her father being an early Methodist minister there. She died at Wenatchee. Her home was at Oroville in recent years. Besides her husband, survivors are two brothers, William Pruitt in Colorado, and James Pruitt, Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Brazee, MT; Mrs. Martha Combs, Seattle; Mrs. Nora Martin, Wilbur and a stepson, Ray Deycous. Mrs. Deycous lived for several years in Ephrata and endeared herself to hundreds of friends. After moving to Oroville she kept in touch with a number of friends here who all mourn her loss greatly.” (Grant County Journal: 11-06-1925

“Edith Valentine Dissing, 75, died Friday, Aug 19, 1994, in Odessa. She was a resident of the Odessa Convalescent Center. She was born Feb 14, 1919. She was baptized on March 14 of that year at the Dissing family home in Wilbur. Miss Dissing was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Mikkel Dissing, and a brother, Elman Dissing. She is survived by her guardian and friends, Laura and Patrick Estes and the staff of Odessa Memorial Hospital and the Odessa Convalescent Center. She had lived at the center for the past 11 years. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Aug 23, on the grounds of the center. The Rev Scott Jurgens officiated. Private interment was at Wilbur, with Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (scrapbook item: 1994)(b. 1919, d. 1996)

“Maude O. Draper.— Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, Wheatridge Grange, VFW Aux. Survived by her husband, Maurice C Draper at the home; 2 sons, Robert L Draper and Eugene Draper, both of Wilbur; one brother, Melvin (Red) Kiner, Wilbur, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Edith Johnston, Greenacres, WA, Mrs. Ruby Jonason, Mesa, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov 30, at 1:30 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, The Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 11-30-1970)

“Maurice C. Draper.— His home was Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur; a charter member Wheatridge Grange, and of the IOOF, Wilbur. Survived by two sons, Robert L and Eugene Draper, both of Wilbur; two brothers, Willis L Draper, Heyburn, Idaho; Ward Draper of Wilbur, WA; one sister, Mrs. Mariam Bagley of Govan, WA; 8 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec 18 at 1 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Roger V. Muisiner officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-20-1971)*

A pioneer resident of Govan, WA. A member of the Wheatridge Grange. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mariam H. Bagley, of Govan, WA; 3 sons, Maurice C. Draper, of Wilbur, WA; William L. Draper, Mansfield, WA; Ward Draper, Govan, WA; 8 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug 11 at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church in Wilbur. Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 8-10-1964)*

"The Rev A. F. Kroneman, pastor of the Davenport ME church, preached the funeral sermon of Milton W. Dwinnell, Wilbur pioneer, at the Wilbur Community church Tuesday. Mr. Dwinnell, age 74, was well known in Davenport. He died at Wenatchee on Sunday, following a five months illness. He was born at Peru, Indiana and came to Washington in 1883, moving to a wheat ranch near Wilbur in 1898. He is survived by his widow and three sons, Rolf, formerly of Davenport, now of Spokane, Wayne of the Grand Coulee damsite, and Cecil in Buffalo, NY, and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Pike and Mrs. C. M. Kauffman, Wenatchee. "(Dav. paper, May 30, 1935)

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