LAST CHECKED OBITS ARCHIVE July 19, 2010

 

OREGON OBITUARIES OF ALFORDS

AND SPELLING VARIATIONS

 

Obituaries are listed alphabetically by FIRST name. Included are people whose last name, maiden name, or married name is Alford or a spelling variation: Alfred, Alvord, Allford, Halford, Hallford, Holford, etc.

 

The name of the newspaper (or other source) and place and date of publication follow the name of the deceased. If we included the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) usually adds notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. However, in the interest of making the obituaries available online, we did not add notes to most of these Oregon obituaries. We will add to AAFA NOTES as time permits.

 

Where lineages are included (Alford unless otherwise stated), the format is: Name, year of birth, state or country of birth.

 

Obituaries of AAFA members and their spouses are also included on the AAFA Member Memorials web page and may include more information.

 

We welcome corrections and additional information. If you have an obituary from this state that is not included here, please share it with us!

 

Date posted: 19 JULY 2010

 

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The families of some of the subjects of these Oregon obituaries are represented in genealogies AAFA has published on this website, so we are referring readers to them for more information.

 

*AAFA’s Online Published Genealogies:

 

1. Known Descendants of John Alford and Jane McElhattan (DNA Group One)

 

2.  Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County VA (DNA Group Two)

 

 

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A frequently cited source is this database at Ancestry.com:

 

OR Deaths: Oregon Death Index, 1903–1998. The deceased’s middle name is frequently limited to 3 letters in this database.

 

 

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ADDIE LEOLA HATFIELD ALFORD

Mother of Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 24 August 1985

 

            Addie Leola Alford of 5335 Main St., Space 220, Springfield, and previously of 483 Cheshire St., Eugene, passed away August 21, 1985, at the age of 85.

            She was born March 29, 1900, in Iduma, Missouri, and was married April 11, 1917, in Eugene to William Everett Alford.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, William, on January 23, 1981.

            She is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law: Neal and Thelma of Eugene, Norman and Mona of Eugene, William and Enola Burke of Springfield, Alvin and Leora (wife deceased) of Springfield, and Richard Alford of Winchester Bay, Oregon; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Graveside services will be Monday, August 26, 1985, at 11:30 a.m. in West Lawn Memorial Park, with Danny Dixon of the Eastside Baptist Church officiating. The family has requested a closed casket. West Lawn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Addie Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of her husband, William Everett Alford; and her sons Alvin Lavern Alford, Richard A. Alford, and Norman Lee Alford in this compilation.

 

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AGGIE ALFORD LARSON

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—29 November 1973

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Aggie A. Larson, 83, 3662 East Nob Hill St. SE, died Wednesday in a Salem nursing home.

            A native of Iowa, she lived in Bend for many years before coming to Salem in 1964. She was a member of Morningside United Methodist Church and had done volunteer work at the Methodist Home. She was a retired nurse.

            Survivors include daughters Ethel Jones and Helen Harris, both of Salem.

            Services are pending at Virgil T. Golden mortuary.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Aggie Larson (SS# issued in OR) was born 13 July 1890, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of her parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and her brothers Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.

            Her FindAGrave.com memorial shows that she was buried in Deschutes Memorial Gardens in Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            Her lineage: Aggie 1890 IA¹, Eugene Clair 1866 IA², Henry Constantine 1828 NY³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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AGNES PEARL ALFORD CASWELL

Aunt of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065

 

DEMOCRAT HERALD

Albany, Linn Co., OR—16 August 1999

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

Agnes Pearl Caswell

Sept. 18, 1915–Aug. 14, 1999

 

SWEET HOME—Agnes Pearl Caswell, 83, of Sweet Home died of Orville and Alweena (Plagman) Alford, she grew up in the Talman area. She graduated from Albany High School.

            She married Gail James Caswell June 22, 1935, and was an enthusiastic homemaker who enjoyed gardening and her flowers.

            Mrs. Caswell’s hobbies included sewing, crocheting, knitting and making quilts. She made a quilt for each of her children and grandchildren.

            A member of the Oregon Appaloosa Horse Association, she rode horses for many years and participated in endurance rides. She was a 4-H leader for many years and assisted a 4-H horse club.

            Surviving are husband Gail; sons Delbert of Sweet Home and Lyle of Brownsville; daughter Joyce Brown of Holly; and seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

            Her siblings, Russell, Ivan, Clifford, Edith, and Edna died earlier.

            A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lewis Cemetery, with Bill Shockey officiating. Workman and Steckly Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Agnes P. Caswell (SS# issued in OR) was born 18 Sept 1915, last residence Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR.

            See the obituary of her brother William R. “Russ” Alford in this compilation.

            Her father Orville Alford was born 26 April 1884 in Linn Co. Oregon. He was the son of William Newton Alford and Margaret Miranda Pierce.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Agnes Pearl 1915 OR¹, Orville Leland 1884 OR², William Newton 1858 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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AILEEN CAMPBELL ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 3 March 1995

 

            Aileen Campbell Alford—A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, l995, in Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary.

            Mrs. Alford died Feb. 28 at age 92.

            She was born June 23, 1902, in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She married William “Harry” Alford in 1920. He died in 1957. Mrs. Alford moved from Seattle to Portland in 1958.

            Survivors are her daughters, Marion Roseta and Gloria Qvale, both of Portland; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Private interment in Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aileen C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

            1930 census, Seattle, King Co., WA: William H. Alford, 27 MI (parents b. Canada); his wife Aileen C., 27 Canada (parents b. England and Canada); and daughters: Maxine M. 8, Marion G. 5, and Glora A. 4-7/12, all b. WA.

            1920 census, Seattle, King Co., WA: Alex Alford, 44 Canada (parents b. Canada), immigrated 1895; his wife Annie, 43 Canada (parents b. Canada and Scotland); children: dau Jessie 19 MI, Harry W. 17 MI, and Matilda 14 MI; and stepdaughter Veda Calbeck 22 MI.

 

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ALEENE CLAIRE BARTON ALFORD

 

[Aleene died in ID, but we are also including her obituary here because of her close ties to OR.]

 

WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN

Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—19 February 2009

 

 

            Aleene Claire Barton Alford, a longtime Joseph [Wallowa Co., OR] elementary teacher, died Feb. 12, 2009, at St. Luke Hospital in Meridian, Idaho, at the age of 86.

            Aleene was born August 4, 1922, in La Grande to Arthur and Grace Barton.

            She lived and grew up in Shevlin, Ore., most of her childhood. She attended school in Shevlin through fourth grade, and then finished her schooling in LaPine.

            As a high school student Aleene was very active on the debate team, as school editor, played girl’s basketball, and competed in and won several speech contests locally and at state level. In May of 1940, she graduated valedictorian of LaPine high school, receiving a scholarship to attend Eastern Oregon College of Education in La Grande. After receiving her teacher’s certificate in 1943 she taught first grade in Milton-Freewater.

            On Nov. 9, 1943, Aleene and Merle Alford were married in Nampa, Idaho,

            The couple moved to Sebring, Fla., while Merle was still in the Army Air Force. Aleene continued her teaching career teaching pre-school while they lived there. They then moved back to Joseph to help run the Alford Ranch.

            Aleene taught first, fifth and sixth grades in Lostine and then taught first grade in Joseph Elementary School for 31 years, from 1953 until her retirement in 1984.

            She received her teachers degree in 1971 from Eastern Oregon State College. She also taught evening adult reading classes, tutored students outside of school, and helped students with speeches throughout the years. She was honored as Educator of the Year. Aleene loved all her students and would tell them at the beginning of each school year that this was her best class yet.

            Aleene was very involved in the community. She was a member and held offices in both AAUW and Toastmasters. She was a board member of Friends of the Library in Joseph and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority group.

            Aleene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Merle, and grandson Michael Hauser.

            She is survived by her three children and their spouses: son Gary and his wife Susan Alford of Joseph; daughter Marietta Hauser of Meridian, Idaho; and son John and his wife Jeannie of Joseph. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be held at Bollman’s Funeral Home in Enterprise 2 p.m. Feb. 20, 2009.

            Contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation or Joseph Education Foundation in her memory.

 

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THE OBSERVER

La Grande, Union Co., OR—17 February 2009

 

            Aleene Claire Barton Alford, 86, formerly of Joseph, died Feb. 12 at St. Luke Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Friday at Bollman’s Funeral Home in Enterprise.

            Aleene was born Aug. 4, 1922, to Arthur and Grace Barton in La Grande.  She lived and grew up in Shevlin most of her childhood. She attended the school in Shevlin through fourth grade, and then finished her schooling in LaPine.

            As a high school student Aleene was very active on the debate team. She was school editor, played basketball and competed in and won several speech contests locally and at the state level. In May 1940, she graduated valedictorian of the LaPine High School, receiving a scholarship to attend Eastern Oregon College of Education in La Grande.

            After receiving her teacher’s certificate in 1943 she taught first grade in Milton-Freewater.

            On Nov. 9, 1943, Aleene and Merle Alford married in Nampa, Idaho. They moved to Sebring, Fla., while Merle was still in the Army Air Force. Aleene taught preschool while they lived there.

            They then moved back to Joseph to help run the Alford Ranch. Aleene taught fifth and sixth grades in Lostine. She then taught first grade in the Joseph Elementary School for 31 years, from 1953 until her retirement in 1984. She received her teachers degree in 1971 from Eastern Oregon State College. She also taught evening adult reading classes, tutored students outside of school and helped students with speeches throughout the years. She was honored as Educator of the Year.

            Aleene was a member and held offices in both AAUW and the Toastmistress Organization. She was a board member of Friends of the Library in Joseph and a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

            She is survived by her three children and their spouses: son, Gary and his wife, Susan Alford, of Joseph, daughter, Marietta Hauser of Meridian, Idaho, son, John and his wife, Jeannie, of Joseph; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Aleene was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Merle; and her grandson, Michael Hauser.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation or Joseph Education Foundation

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Aleene C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Midvale, Washington Co., ID.

            See the obituary of her husband Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation, which includes a photo of their shared gravestone.

 

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ALVIN LAVERN ALFORD

Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—16 October 2008

 

SPRINGFIELD—A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Rest-Haven Memorial Park in Eugene for Alvin L. Alford of Springfield, who died Oct. 13 of age-related causes. He was 83.

            He was born March 3, 1925, in Reedsport to William and Addie Hatfield Alford. He married Leora Maxwell on July 15, 1945, in Eugene.

            Alford graduated from Eugene High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a gravel truck driver for Lane Gravel Co. and Delta Sand & Gravel Co.

            Survivors include two sons, Michael Alford of Eugene and Garry Liston of Arvada, Colo.; a brother, Richard of Winchester Bay; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. His wife died in 1985.

            Arrangements by Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Alvin Lavern Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and his brothers Norman Lee Alford and Richard A. Alford in this compilation.

            1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Alvin Lavern 1925 OR¹, William Everett 1893 OR², John Felberd 1865 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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AUDREY JANE LIDSTONE SNELLGROVE ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 31 August 2006

 

            Audrey Jane Alford died Aug. 27, 2006, of cancer at age 63.

            Audrey Lidstone was born April 16, 1943 in Victoria, B.C. She was a long haul trucker for Schneider National Carrier and lived in Portland for 30 years. In 1997 she married Jack; they moved to Myrtle Creek four years ago.

            Survivors include her husband; daughter, Sherry Snellgrove; son, Don Snellgrove; and three grandchildren.

            Remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Mountain View Memorial Chapel, Myrtle Creek.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Audrey Jane Alford (SS# issued in GA), last residence Myrtle Creek, Douglas Co., OR.

 

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BESSIE BEATRICE ALFORD HATFIELD MATSON

Aunt of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 19 May 1987

 

            Bessie B. Hatfield Matson of Eugene died May 17, 1987 at the age of 88. She was born in Monroe, Oregon on August 12, 1898, coming from pioneer great grandparents arriving in Oregon in 1850 and settling near Harrisburg. Granddaughter of Russell and Martha Rogers Alford and Alvin and Lucy Richardson Perkins; great-granddaughter of Thomas and Kesia Capp [incorrect: Cupp] Alford and Perry and Mary Richardson [incorrect: Perry Richardson and Juliatha Cox]; daughter of John and Lillie Perkins Alford. Her father, John Alford, worked for the City of Eugene for 34 years before his death in 1948. Bessie was a cook in Eugene, first at the old Public Market on West Broadway, then for the McMorran Washburn Tea Room, where she made those famous pies.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hatfield, and her second husband, Chris Madson [sic].

            She is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Les (Lucille) Omlid and Mrs. Wallace (Lorraine) Gilzow; a sister, Doris Tribble of Hayward, California and 2 brothers, Ivan Alford of Eugene, and Clell, and wife Velma Alford, of Portland; a step-son, Glenn, and wife Bettie Matson, of Eugene; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

            Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 29th, at 1 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Dan Quelio officiating. Lounsbury-Musgrove Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ May 1987) dates of Bessie Matson (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of her mother, Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and her brothers Emery Ray Alford and William Everett Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Bessie Beatrice 1898 OR¹, John Felberd 1865 OR², Russell 1824 TN³, Thomas 1802 VA⁴, William 1775 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ?? ⁷.

 

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BETTY JEAN HALFORD OLSEN

 

THE OUTLOOK

Boring, Clackamas Co., OR—Wednesday, 5 June 2002

 

GRESHAM [Multnomah Co.]—Longtime Gresham resident, Betty Jean Olsen, 78, died on Tuesday, June 4, in Boring. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints, 540 S.E. Hogan Road in Gresham. Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

            She was born in Ogden, Utah, to William and Eliza Halford. She was raised and educated in Ogden where she married Sam Olsen on January 1, 1943. She moved to Gresham in the early 1970’s and worked for Standard Insurance Company for 17 years retiring in 1985. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints.

            Survivors include her husband, sons, Hal of Tualatin and Gregen of Auburn, Washington, daughters, Karleen Day and Marcia Woods of Boring, 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

 

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THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 6 June 2002

 

            A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, in the Hogan Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gresham for Betty Jean Olsen, who died June 4 at age 78.

            Betty Jean Halford was born Sept. 15, 1923, in Ogden, Utah. She moved to Portland in 1960 and was a secretary and auditor for Standard Insurance for 17 years. In 1943, she married Sam G.

            Survivors include her husband; sons, Hal and Greg; daughters, Karleen Day and Marcia Woods; 11 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

            Remembrances to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Arrangements by Bateman-Carroll.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Betty J. Olsen (SS# issued in UT), last residence Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR.

 

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BURT WESLEY ALFORD

AAFA #0498

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 4 October 2007

 

Burt Wesley Alford

1923-2007

 

            Our beloved husband, dad, papa, friend, held close in God's hand, left us Sept. 27, 2007. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Burt was 84 years old.

            He was born in Snohomish, Wash., and moved to Vancouver as a small child. He moved to Carlton, and attended high school there.

            Burt joined the Navy right after Pearl Harbor day and was in six major battles in the South Pacific. During one of these battles, Burt saved the lives of 10 men for which he received the Navy Commendation Medal. Burt was a warm, loving and caring person who loved fishing, hunting and camping with his family. Being with children was a great joy to Burt. He loved them and they loved him. At home, Burt was always working in his garden which was large enough to share with friends and family. He will always be remembered for saying, "Come on over and have some fruit or vegetables." Burt's greatest love was the love of God who was with him throughout the many years of his illness with C.O.P.D.

            Burt is survived by his wife, Pat, whom he married in 1956. Burt and Pat have one daughter, Debbie. Debbie and Jeff have two daughters, Brittney and Bridget. Burt is also survived by two sons, Allan and Delana and their three children, Zan, Justin and Allana; Tom and Jeri and their two sons, TJ and Wes. Burt has seven great-grandchildren.

            A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 5650 S.W. Hall Blvd., Beaverton....

 

Burt Wesley Alford and his second wife, Patricia Mae Lingle, at the 1997 AAFA Meeting in Pleasanton, CA

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Burt Wesley Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 2 July 1923. His last residence is listed as Portland, Washington Co., OR.

            Burt was the son of Brown Alford and his third wife, Aletta Isabelle Manary.

            His lineage: Burt Wesley WA¹, Brown 1888 SD², James Tennyson 1847 IN³, Jonathan C. 1815 NC⁴, John 1786 PA⁵.

 

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CATHERINE K. BRINKER ALFORD

Great-Grandmother of Richard Lindsay Alford, AAFA #0266

 

MAIL TRIBUNE

Medford, Jackson Co., OR—10 October 1925

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

            Catherine K. Alford, mother of M.L. Alford, City Recorder of Medford and one of the early pioneers of Oregon and Jackson County, died at her home in Talent Friday, Oct 0 at 2:20 p.m. after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Alford crossed the plains by ox team in 1850, westward bound, with friends, her parents being dead, locating in Linn Co. Oregon. She was married to Albert Alford in 1854 & came to Jackson Co. in 1869, locating first on the Kahler Ranch near Tolo. In 1874 she moved to Talent where she has resided & where Mr. Alford died in Oct 1921.

            The deceased was born in MO on Dec. 24, 1838 and was 86 yrs, 9 mos & 15 days old at her death. She was a devout member of the Baptist Church in which she was active until a few years ago when her health commenced to fail. She was a devoted wife & mother & friend to everyone. Her splendid deeds of kindness from pioneer days until her death will be remembered by many people in this county.

            The deceased was the mother of four children: R.A. Alford of Klamath Falls, M.L. Alford of Medford, Mrs. L.F. Willets of Klamath Falls and Mrs. C.W. Walthers of Talent, deceased. She leaves five grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren living. The three children who are living were present at the time of her death.

            Funeral services will be held at her late residence in Talent at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment in Medford Cemetery. Conger Funeral Parlors in charge.

 

Photo from Eastwood IOOF Cemetery, Medford, Jackson Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Larry Moore

 

AAFA NOTES: OR Deaths lists Catherine K. Alford, died 9 Oct 1925 in Jackson Co.

            See the obituary of her daughter Laura Alice Alford Willits in this compilation.

            Her husband’s lineage: Albert 1833 MO¹, Thomas 1802 VA², William 1775 VA³, Thomas 1736 VA⁴, John 1696 ?? ⁵.

 

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CLAIR WILLIS ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 2 March 2007

 

            A gathering from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, in the Beaverton home of his son David, for Clair Willis Alford, who died Feb. 25 at age 87.

            Mr. Alford was born Feb. 26, 1920, in Portland. He served in the Navy in World War II, including during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was an auto parts salesman. In 1945, he married Evelyn Luoma; she died in 1984. In 1993, he married Kim Duong.

            Survivors include his wife; son, David; daughter, Susan Weinstein; brother, Vern; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Clair Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his father, Eugene Clair Alford; and his brother Verne Eugene Alford in this compilation.

            1930 census in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR: E. Clair Alford, 36 OR (parents b. NY and PA); his wife Pearle J. 34 OR (parents b. KS and MN); and sons Clair W. 10 OR, and Verne E. 4-6/12 OR.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Clair Willis 1920 OR¹, Eugene Clair 1894 OR², Eugene Clair 1866 IA³, Henry Constantine 1828 NY⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰.

 

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DENNIS DEE ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 4 July 1995

 

            Dennis Dee Alford—A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995, in Estacada Funeral Chapel.

            Mr. Alford died July 2 at age 62.

            He was born July 1, 1933, in Milton.

            A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Alford retired as a timber faller in 1992. He was a member of Springwater Presbyterian Church.

            Mr. Alford married Joy Thompson on Sept. 26, 1993.

            Survivors are his wife; son, Michael E. of Wenatchee, Wash.; daughters. Patricia Mae Bullock of Albany, Kathleen B. Karren of Phoenix, Ariz.; Tammy Kay Ukes of Oakland, Calif., and Denise D. Akins of Estacada; father, Everett V. of Dayton, Wash., brother, Calvin of Newport, Wash.; sister, Edith Alford-Pflug of Walla Walla;10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            Interment in Springwater Cemetery.

 

Photo from Springwater Cemetery, Springwater, Clackamas Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Stephanie LaVigne

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dennis D. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Estacada, Clackamas Co., OR.

            We included the obituaries of his parents, Everett Vernon Alford and Ethel A. Fisher Alford, in Washington Obituaries.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Dennis Dee 1933 OR¹, Everett Vernon 1901 KS², Alva Clark 1871 IL³, Martin Luther 1846 IL⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰.

 

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DENNIS G. “GARY” ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 16 February 2007

 

VENETA [Lane Co.]—Dennis G. “Gary” Alford of Veneta died Feb. 3 of complications of diabetes at age 41. No service is planned.

            He was born July 25, 1965, in Reno, Nev.

            Survivors include his mother, Vickie Alford, and a sister, Kelly Alford of Portland.

            Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.

 

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IDAHO STATESMAN

Boise, ID—Sunday, 18 March 2007

 

            Dennis Gary Alford, formerly of Boise, passed away Feb. 3, 2007. He is survived by his mother, Vickie Alford, 928 Skylark Ct. Santa Maria, Calif.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Dennis G. Alford (SS# issued in ID), last residence Veneta, Lane Co., OR.

 

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DOROTHY KAYE ALFORD

 

SEASIDE SIGNAL

Seaside, Clatsop Co., OR—Thursday, 10 February 2005

 

            Kaye Alford, mother of three, died Jan. 24, at her home after a long battle with cancer.

            Kaye was born and raised in Memphis, TN. As a housewife in Memphis and later in Dallas, TX, Kaye lived the standard suburban dream of friends, family and church.

            Kaye became actively involved in issues related to healthcare, the rights of the disabled and accountability in government. Her creative energies also flourished during her final years in Cannon Beach, a community she loved dearly. In just a few short years, Kay became an accomplished painter. Her works of art garnered praise and sell in local galleries.

            Kaye faced her illness with bravery and defiance, and even took up kayaking shortly after being diagnosed with cancer.

            In addition to her three children, Kaye is survived by a mother and sister.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Dorothy K. Alford (SS# issued in TN) was born 19 Sept 1937, last residence Cannon Beach, Clatsop Co., OR.

 

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DORTHY CHRISTINE HALFORD HARMON

 

MAIL TRIBUNE

Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Wednesday, 28 October 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

                                           

            Dorthy Christine Harmon, 73, of Ashland, died Thursday (Oct. 22, 1998) at the Linda Vista Care Center, Ashland. A private service will be held Thanksgiving Day for Mrs. Harmon and her husband, Tom Harmon, who died Sept. 5, 1998....

            She was born Dorthy Halford on Feb. 26, 1925, in Truman, Ark.

            On May 19, 1944, in Charleston, S.C., she married Harl Tom Harmon. Soon after marrying, they moved to Bakersfield, Calif., where they lived until moving to the Rogue Valley in 1994.

            Mrs. Harmon enjoyed sewing, reading and walking her dog, Loki.

            Survivors include three daughters, Janis Stuck, Yreka, Calif., Peggy Bennion, San Francisco, Calif., and Sherrie Christy, Fort Jones, Calif.; a son, Robert L., Bakersfield; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            Arrangements: Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            OR Deaths lists Dorthy Christine Harmon, born 26 Feb 1925 and died in Jackson Co. on 22 Oct 1998, spouse Harl.

 

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DOUGLAS SCOTT ALVORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 18 November 2005

 

            A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in Redland Pioneer Cemetery for Douglas Scott Alvord, who died Nov. 16, of alcoholism at age 38.

            Mr. Alvord was born Feb. 16, 1967, in San Diego, Calif., and moved to Clackamas in 1975. He was a greenskeeper for Arrowhead Golf Course for the past 15 years. He moved to Oregon City in about 1990.

            Survivors include his mother, LaVerne; brothers, Ron and Eddie; and sisters, Jana Alvord, Trina Houck, Stacy Barner and Dionne Ngirmekur.

            Arrangements by Holman Hankins Bowker & Waud.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

            California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry.com), lists Douglas S. Alvord, born 16 Feb 1967 in San Diego Co., mother’s maiden name Carro.

 

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EARL EUGENE ALFORD

 

OREGON JOURNAL

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—1 June 1953

 

[Although Earl died in ID, we are including his obituary here because he lived in OR.]

 

Earl E. Alford Dies in Idaho

 

            Earl E. Alford, president and owner of Alford’s Inc., local Dodge-Plymouth dealer, died unexpectedly early Sunday at Rexburg, Ida., a small community near Idaho Falls. His body is being returned here by train.

            Funeral arrangements are being made by Colonial mortuary, with the services set tentatively for 1 p.m. Thursday. Imperial lodge, AF&AM, will be in charge.

            Alford left Portland on May 12 by plane on a vacation trip, accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. H. Littlefield, close friends. The Littlefields took delivery on a new automobile in Detroit. The quartet then drove to New York city. They were en route home and had stopped at Rexburg for the night when Alford suddenly became ill and died from a heart attack.

            Alford was born in Columbia, Wash., a town which no longer exists. It was not far from Marysville. He was graduated from Willamette University and had been in the automotive business here for around 30 years. In 1935 he was president of Portland Automotive Trades association. He also was a member of Oregon Automobile Dealers association, the Automobile Dealers Association of Portland, Leaders Club, Portland Golf club and was a Shriner.

            Survivors are his wife, Marie; son, Gerald E., Portland; daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Hoffman, Long Beach, Cal., and four grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: Washington Births, 1891–1907 (Ancestry.com), lists Earl Eugene Alford, born 16 Sept 1896 in Klickikat Co., WA, father “Jolian Georg Alford” and “Zennie E. Piggott.”

            On Earl Eugene Alford’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 21, a married substitute mail carrier, employed by J.G. Alford, living in Dundee, Yamhill Co., OR. He was born 16 Sept 1896 in Columbus, WA.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Earl Eugene 1896 WA¹, Julian George 1863 IA², Henry Constantine 1828 NY³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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EDITH E. TAYLOR ALVORD

 

THE NEWS-REVIEW

Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR—Monday, 28 July 2003

 

            Alvord, Edith E.—Age 82, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2003. She was born on November 16, 1920, in Toledo, Washington, daughter of James and Stella (Swope) Taylor, where she was raised and educated. She was united in marriage to Jack F. Alvord on December 10, 1938, in Toledo. Jack logged and was in the construction industry and worked in Washington, California and Oregon. They settled in Douglas County nearly fifty years ago. Edith made a house into a home for her family and enjoyed crocheting, hooking rugs and other crafts. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.

            She is survived by her husband of almost sixty five years, Jack of Winston, Oregon; a son, Jack A. Alvord and his wife, Janice of Roseburg, Oregon; three daughters, Ruby L. Fountain and her husband, William of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Ruth L. Lisea and her husband, Apolinar ; and Gaile A. Curtis and her husband, Bruce of Winston. Edith also leaves a brother, William Taylor and his wife, Rosalie of Eugene, Oregon; two sisters, Lythia Cochrane of Amboy, Washington; and Georgia Boyer of Kent, Washington. She has 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, James.

            Funeral services will be at Taylor's Family Chapel on Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 3 p.m. Officiating will be her grandson, Pastor Jack Duitsman. Private internment will be at the Roseburg National Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mrs. Alvord can be made to the Diabetes Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Jack F. Alvord, in this compilation.

 

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EDNA LAVERNE ALFORD HOSELTON

 

Source unknown

_____, OR—_____ March 1983

Included in typed letter to Alicia Houston from Hazel Owen, 16 Apr 1989

Included in AAFA ACTION, September 1990

 

            Edna Hoselton, 88, died March 2, 1983 at her home in Bend [Deschutes Co.]. She was b. Dec. 28, 1894 in Coburg [Lane Co.] to parents Thomas & Francis Alford.

            Edna was m. Aug. 16, 1920 in Eugene to H. ? (Hal) Hoselton who survives her. In addition to her husband she is survived by a dau., Melba Fox of Bend; and 5 grandchildren, Bruce, David and Tim Fox all of Bend, Joanne Galloway of Texas and Donna Brockway of Los A. Ca. There are five gr-gr. children and 2 gr. gr. grand children; several nieces & nephews. 3 nieces living in the Coburg area are Lucille Pitkin, Ina Peoples and Alene Dornon.

            Edna was preceded in death by a dau., Marilyn Fox who d. Feb. 20, 1982; 3 sisters, Lydia Gray, Etta Chandler, Clara Vogt; 2 brothers, Clarence Alford and Clayton Alford.

            A graveside service was held Mon., Mar. 7 at Deschutes Memorial Gardens, Bend.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1983) dates of Edna Hoselton (SS# issued in OR), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.

            OR Deaths lists Edna Lav Hoselton, died 2 March 1983 in Deschutes Co., age 88, born 28 Dec 1894.

            OR Deaths lists Hallie Mar Hoselton, died 9 May 1986 in Deschutes Co., age 91, born 21 Dec 1894, spouse Edna.

            On Hallie Marion Hoselton’s 1917 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 22, a farmer living in Coburg, Lane Co., OR. He was born 21 Dec 1894 in Crow, Lane Co., OR, and is single, “partial support of parents.”

            Edna’s middle name is listed in several online family trees.

            Her lineage: Edna Laverne 1894 OR¹, Thomas E. 1853 OR², Russell 1824 TN³, Thomas 1802 VA⁴, William 1775 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ?? ⁷.

 

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ELAINE FAYE ALFORD

 

DAILY COURIER

Grants Pass, Josephine Co., OR—Saturday, 13 December 2003

 

            Elaine Faye Alford, 59, of Grants Pass died on Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Providence Medford Medical Center.

            Ms. Alford was born on September 28, 1944, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She lived in Selma for 29 years before moving to Grants Pass.

            Surviving are three brothers.

            No services are planned. Private burial will be in Visalia, California. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elaine F. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence not listed.

 

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ELINOR L. ALFORD TEETOR

 

MAIL TRIBUNE

Medford, Jackson Co., OR—25 November 1999

 

            The graveside service for Elinor L. Teetor will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Willamette National Cemetery.... Mrs. Teetor, 85, of Milwaukie, formerly of Medford, died Nov. 5, 1999, of an aneurysm at her home....

            She was born Elinor Alford on Oct. 2, 1914, in Ottawa, Ontario. She graduated from Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing. During World War II, she served in the Canadian Navy in England as a nursing sister, a rank equivalent to a U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade. She immigrated to New York around 1946. In 1954, she moved to Indiana, where she received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from St. Mary’s College in Fort Wayne. On Jan. 3, 1945, at HMS Niobe naval base, England, she married Howard A. Teetor, who died in 1967. She moved to Medford in 1964. Mrs. Teetor was a geriatric nurse at Rogue Valley Medical Center for 15 years. She moved to Clackamas after her retirement in 1979.

            Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary Jane, Oregon City; two stepsons, Will-Robert, Jacksonville, N.Y., and Howard A. Jr., Windsor, N.Y.; two brothers, Walter Alford, Laguna Hills, Calif., and Douglas Alford, Huntsville, Ontario; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements: Crown Cremation & Funeral Services, Milwaukie.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elinor L. Teetor (SS# issued in NY), last residence Oregon City, Clackamas Co., OR.

 

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ELSIE L. WINFREY ALVORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Friday, 23 June 2006

 

            A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Mulino Community Baptist Church for Elsie L. Alvord, who died June 16 at age 54.

            Elsie L. Winfrey was born Oct. 20, 1951, in Payette [Payette Co.], Idaho, and moved to West Linn [Clackamas Co.] in 1953. She graduated from West Linn High School and was a homemaker in Mulino [Clackamas Co.], where she moved in 1995. In 1980, she married John D.; he died in 2000.

            Survivors include her mother, Ethel Winfrey; sister, Faye Morehead; brothers, J.L. Winfrey, David Winfrey and Jim Winfrey.

            Remembrances to the American Lung Association. Arrangements by Oregon Cremation.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Elsie L. Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence Mulino, Clackamas Co., OR.

 

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EMERY RAY ALFORD

Uncle of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

SPRINGFIELD NEWS

Springfield, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 25 March 1974

 

            A funeral service for Emery Ray Alford, 1617 Market St., was held Monday afternoon, March 25, in McGaffey Andrewason Memorial Chapel. The ... interment was in the Eugene Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Alford died March 22 at the age of 78. He was born at Lancaster on August 29, 1895 and had lived in Oregon his entire life. For the past four years, he had resided at his present address. Mr. Alford was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad Maintenance of Way Dept. for 42 years as a foreman. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way in Eugene.

            Surviving are his wife, the former Grace I. Vaughn whom he married in Eugene on August 18, 1915; a daughter, Joanne Lou Alford of Springfield; a son, Ronald G. Alford of Pleasant Hill; four grandchildren, Mrs. Bobbie Britt of Eugene, Mrs. Jeffrey Anderson of Springfield, Jeffrey and John Alford of Pleasant Hill; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clell of Portland, Ivan and Everett of Eugene; two sisters, Mrs. Doris Tribble of Alameda, Ca., and Mrs. Bessie Matson of Eugene.

 

 

Photos from Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Lane Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jessica Dowell

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1974) dates of Emery Alford (SS# issued through Railroad Board ), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his mother, Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; his children Ronald Gene Alford and Joanne Loy Alford; and his siblings Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson and William Everett Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Emery Ray 1895 OR¹, John Felberd 1865 OR², Russell 1824 TN³, Thomas 1802 VA⁴, William 1775 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ?? ⁷.

 

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ERMA JOYCE “JUDY” HAYNES ALFORD

 

DEMOCRAT HERALD

Albany, Linn Co., OR—5 April 2010

 

Jan. 26, 1920 — March 31, 2010

 

            Erma “Judy” Alford, 90, of Lebanon passed away Wednesday at her home.

            Judy was born in Bruce Mines, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Robert and Anna (Haines) Haynes. She married Clifford O. Alford on Sept. 5, 1950, in Albany. She lived in the Liberty area near Sweet Home for many years. She had lived in Lebanon since 1995.

            Judy enjoyed oil painting and working in her flower gardens.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, in 1995.

            She is survived her daughter, Charlotte Otsu of Tokyo, Japan; son Keith Alford of Lebanon; and five grandchildren.

            A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverside Cemetery in Albany.

            Huston-Jost Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Erma Joyce Alford (SS# issued in OH) was born 26 Jan 1920, last residence Lebanon, Linn Co., OR.

 

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ETHEL MAY PIGGOTT ALFORD

 

THE BULLETIN

Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Tuesday, 3 October 1933

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

Mrs. E.C. Alford Dies After Lingering Illness

 

            Mrs. Eugene C. Alford died at 7:15 […] night at her home in Blakely [..]hts following several years of […] from cancer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday after[noon] at 2:30 from Leslie Methodist [chur]ch in Salem. Burial will be  […] in City View cemetery beside [her] son, Walden. No services will [be] held in Bend.

            Mrs. Alford had been a resident […] Bend since April 1930 and resided Redmond about six years ago. […] is survived by her widower, Rev. E.C. Alford and a daughter [Mrs.] Oscar Larson in Bend. Other surving children are E. Clair Alford, Portland; Max L. Alford Salem, G. Dewey Alford, Los Angeles; Mrs. L.K. Gear, Oswego. [A] brother, William Piggott of [..]den Utah has stayed with his sister in Bend for the last year.

            The funeral will be held in Leslie Methodist church at Mrs. Alford’s request. The funeral sermon [will] be preached by a close friend of [the] family, Rev. Earl Cotton of Willamette, Oregon. Niswonger and Winslow are in charge of local arrangements.

            The Niswonger and Winslow [chap]el will be open from 2 o’clock […] afternoon until 7 o’clock tonight [for] the benefit of Bend and Redmond friends.

            Ethel May Piggott was born September 10, 1866 in Linden, Indiana […] was married to Eugene C. Alford July 20, 1887. They moved to Oregon in 1890 and they have lived […] various sections of the state while Rev. Alford held pastorates in the Methodist church.

            Since coming to Bend Rev. and [Mrs.] Alford have had their home […] to that of their daughter, Mrs. Larson. Ill during all of her short residence in Bend, Mrs. Alford has made many friends and won a host of admirers for her plucky fight against pain.

            Many times during the last year her life was despaired of by physicians. During recent weeks Mrs. Larson, a trained nurse, has been assisted in caring for her mother by fellow members of the local unit of registered nurses.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Eugene Clair Alford Sr., which includes a photo of the gravestone they share with their son Walden; and children Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Aggie Alford Larson, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.

            Notes from Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005, who transcribed this and many of the other old obituaries in this compilation: This volume was tightly bound making the microfilm copy difficult to read.

 

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EUGENE CLAIR ALFORD, JR.

 

OREGON JOURNAL

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—29 August 1972

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            E. Clair Alford, 78, of 7235 N. Vincent Ave., a retired mapping and evaluation engineer of Portland General Electric Co., died Sunday at his home. He worked for PGE 41 years, from 1914 through 1955 when retired.

            He was a native of Portland, a 50-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Engineers of Portland, a life member of Mt. Tabor Lodge 42, AF&AM, a charter member of American Legion Post No. 1, Portland, and served in World War I with the 37th Engineers.

            Survivors include his wife, Pearle; two sons, Clair W. Alford of Lake Oswego and Verne E. Alford of Troutdale; two sisters, Mrs. Loren K. Gear of Lake Oswego and Mrs. Oscar Larson of Salem; a brother G. D. Alford of Hollywood, Calif., seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

            Private funeral services were held Tuesday. Cremation followed with the Killingsworth Little Chapel of the Chimes in charge of arrangements.

            The family suggests memorial contributions to favorite charities.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Eugene Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 25 Feb 1894 and died _____ Aug 1972, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; his children Verne Eugene Alford and Clair Willis Alford; and his siblings Aggie Alford Larson, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Eugene Clair 1894 OR¹, Eugene Clair 1866 IA², Henry Constantine 1828 NY³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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EUGENE CLAIR ALFORD, SR.

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—Sunday, 20 May 1945

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Funeral services for the Rev. Eugene Clair Alford, 78, well known Methodist minister and lecturer in geological circles who died Saturday, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Clough Barrick chapel. His death at his residence on route four followed an illness of about three months.

            The Rev. Mr. Alford was born in Sioux City, Iowa and received his education in the east, studying for the ministry at DePauw university at Green Castle, Ind. He married Ethel May Piggott in 1887 and a few years later they came west to make their home in Oregon. He held various pastorates in eastern and southern Oregon, and then at Jefferson, Dayton and Independence where he became well known in the Willamette valley.

            Beginning the study of geology first as an avocation, be became known for his lectures and writings on the scientific and religious fields of thought on that subject. He was the author of two books, “The Desert,” published about three years ago, and “Scientific Studies in Genesis,” now in the hands of a publishing company.

            He retired from the ministry some time ago and had made his home on route four, Salem. Mrs. Alford preceded him in death in 1933.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Aggie B. Larson of Bend and Mrs. L. Glee Gear of Lake Grove; three sons, E. Clair Alford of Portland, Max L. Alford of Salem and G. Dewey Alford of Hollywood, Calif.; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren…. Interment will be in City View cemetery.

 

Photo from City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson

Inscription:

Ethel M                   Eugene C.               Walden T.

1866–1933              1866–1945              1888–1910

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ethel May Piggott Alford; and children Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Aggie Alford Larson, Max L. Alford, and Walden Taylor Alford in this compilation.

            Eugene Clair Alford was the son of Henry Constantine Alford and Harriet Foote. They married 24 Oct 1857 in Kendall, IL.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Eugene Clair 1866 IA¹, Henry Constantine 1828 NY², Clark Baker 1803 VT³, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁴, Benedict 1716 CT⁵, Benedict 1688 CT⁶, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸.

 

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EVA A. MATTESON ALFORD

Great-Great-Grandmother of Richard “Tony” Kirk, AAFA #1005

 

COQUILLE VALLEY SENTINEL

Coquille, Coos Co., OR—Thursday, 12 April 1945

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Eva A. Alford passed away at the home of her son, Charles L. Alford, two miles east of town, at 4:00 a.m. Saturday April 7, at the age of 92 years, ten months and 28 days.

            The deceased was born in Waterman, Ill., May 9, 1852, and came to Coquille four years ago.

            Survivors include four sons, Alva Alford, Oregon City, Oregon; Fred G. Alford, Algona Wash.; Oscar G. Alford, Porterville, Calif.; Chas. L. Alford, Coquille, and 17 grandchildren, two of whom live here. The two are Mrs. Robert Repass [daughter of Alva], Coquille, and Vern Alford, Fairview. There are six great grandchildren and two sisters, who are Mrs. Jean Kirkpatrick, Waterman Ill., and Mrs. Sadie Breeding, Plymouth, Ind.

            The Gano Funeral Home had charge of arrangements and the body was shipped to Portland for cremation.

 

AAFA NOTES from Tony Kirk: Eva was the widow of Martin Luther Alford and the daughter of Oscar Matteson and Marian (Hall) Matteson. My great-grandfather Alva Clark Alford was the oldest son of Martin and Eva. The Mrs. Robert Repass listed in the obituary of Eva was my grandmother Florence Irene Alford, who married (1) Leelin Kirk, (2) Robert Repass.

            This obituary and many of the other old obituaries in this compilation were transcribed by Richard “Tony” Kirk, August 1998, from a microfilmed copy located at the University of Oregon Library.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            Her husband’s lineage: Martin Luther 1846 IL¹, Clark Baker 1803 VT², Ashley Owen 1770 VT³, Benedict 1716 CT⁴, Benedict 1688 CT⁵, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁶, Benedict 1619 England⁷.

 

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EVAN CLAIR ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 12 June 2000

 

            Inurnment will be held June 23 for Evan Clair Alford of Eugene, who died June 2 of age-related causes. He was 87.

            He was born May 3, 1913, in Brookhaven, Miss., to Samuel and Lillian Delagarza Alford. He married Opal Zeleny in Charlton County, Ga., on Dec. 29, 1946. She died in 1977. He married Linda Enbysk in Reno, Nev., on Nov. 18, 1977.

            Alford earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Oregon and became a doctor of optometry at the Northern Illinois College of Optometry. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. He was in charge of aircraft maintenance during World War II and was a member of the Strategic Air Command during the Korean War.

            He practiced optometry in Mississippi and was an English professor at Lane Community College for 12 years. Before moving to Eugene in 1965, he lived in Mississippi, Illinois, Hawaii and Texas.

            His interests included jogging, golf, cooking and winemaking. He taught and played bridge at Campbell Senior Center for nine years and was a member of the Eugene Elks Lodge and the Retired Officers Club of the Emerald Empire.

            Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Eva Alford of Springfield; and a son, John of Eugene.

            The June 23 inurnment, with military honors, will be at 11 a.m. at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Evan C. Alford (SS# issued in MS), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogies: Descendants of Jacob Alford, b. 1761 NC and Known Descendants of Seaborn John Alford 1807 LA.

            His lineage: Evan Clair 1913 MS, Samuel Neaman 1870 MS, Seaborn John 1807 LA3, Jacob 1761 NC4, Julius 1717 VA5, James 1687 VA6, John 1645 VA⁷.

 

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FRANCIS “BUD” ALFORD

 

THE BULLETIN

Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—Monday, 11 June 2007

 

Dec. 3, 1927–June 4, 2007

 

            Francis “Bud” Alford, of Bend, died June 4. He was 79. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Prineville Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 3, 1927, in St. Paul, Minn., to Stanley and Margaret (Caron) Alford. He married Rose Mobley in 1958. They later divorced.

            Mr. Alford joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He owned and operated Country Store in Prineville for many years. He later worked as a salesman for Rice Motors in Prineville, Hamilton Chevrolet in Redmond and Bob Thomas. He retired in 2000. He served as a president and chairman of the Prineville Chamber of Commerce in 1963. He was a member of Prineville Golf and Country Club and Widgi Creek Golf Club in Bend. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, skiing, racing motorcycles and golf.

            Survivors include a son, Alan, of La Pine; a daughter, Debra Larson, of Hershey, Pa.; a sister, Darlene May, of Tillamook; and five grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by a brother.

            Prineville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Francis Alford (SS# issued in MN), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.

 

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FRANKIE E. ANDERSON HALFORD

 

SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

Spokane, WA—Friday, 19 March 1999

 

            Memorial Service for Frankie E. (Anderson) Halford, 62, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Wands Funeral Home in Tillamook [OR] is in charge of arrangements.

            Mrs. Halford, who was born in North Bend, Ore., died Saturday [March 13].

            In 1984 she married Lester Halford.

            She was a loan officer for SeaFirst Bank in Spokane and worked in the banking industry for 32 years before retiring in 1995.

            The couple then moved to Reno, Nev., and in 1996 to Tillamook.

            She was a member of the eagles Lodge and Sacred Heart Catholic church.

            Survivors include her husband; a son, Randy Anderson of Spokane; four daughters, Vicky Sing of Colbert, Carla Zichnert and Carla Liepelt, both of Deer Park, and Shelly Hieckman of Reno; two stepchildren, Steve Miller and Candace Phillips, both of Austin, Texas; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Frankie E. Halford (SS# issued in WA) was born 1 Nov 1936, last residence Tillamook, Tillamook Co., OR.

 

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FRANKLIN B. ALFORD

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—16 October 1938

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Frank Alford, passed away October 15 at the residence on route six at the age of 75 years. Survived by widow, Evelyn; two daughters, Mrs. William [sic: Wilma] Rowland and Edith Rhodes, both of Salem route six.

            Services will be held Monday, October 17, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of the Terwilliger Funeral home with interment at Lee Mission cemetery. Brother Fields will officiate at services conducted by Jehovah's Witnesses.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Missouri Evelyn Orpurd Alford; and his daughter Jennie Viola Alford Johnson in this compilation.

            Franklin was the oldest child of Buell Goodsell Alford and Mary Bush.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Franklin B. 1862 IL¹, Buell Goodsell 1835 IL², Clark Baker 1803 VT³, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁴, Benedict 1716 CT⁵, Benedict 1688 CT⁶, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁷, Benedict 1619 England⁸.

 

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GARTH KEVIN ALFORD

 

[An identical article was published the same day in the Seattle Times.]

 

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

Seattle, King Co., WA—Friday, 26 August 2005

 

            Garth Kevin Alford age 56, died in his home at Grand Ronde [Polk Co.], OR on August 19, 2005 of natural causes. At his request, there will be no services held.

            He graduated from Pasadena [CA] High School. Received his BA from UCLA in Near Eastern Studies, his MA in Near Eastern Languages from UC Berkley and Ph.D in Classics from the U of WA. Until 1977 he lived in CA, then 2 years in Illinois and settled in the Northwest, first in Oregon, then 2 years in Missouri where he taught at the U of Western Missouri. He returned to the Northwest teaching in the Seattle area. The last few years he resided in Oregon.

            He is survived by his former spouse, Nancy Wolfe of Tacoma, WA; mother, Cordelia Alford of Pasadena, CA; daughter, Eva S. Alford of San Diego, CA; daughter, Charlotte M. Wolfe of Tacoma, WA; daughter, Judith Lattimore Koonin of San Diego, CA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Garth K. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 30 May 1949 and died 20 Aug 2005, last residence Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA.

            California Birth Indes, 1905–1995 (Ancestry.com) lists Garth Kevin Alford, b. 30 May 1949 in Los Angeles Co., mother’s maiden name Peterson.

 

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GEORGE WAYNE ALFORD

 

THE OBSERVER

La Grande, Union Co., OR—22 March 2002

 

            George Wayne G.W. Alford, 80, of Joseph died Feb. 27 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital in Enterprise. The funeral will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bollman Funeral Home with military committal at the Enterprise Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born Dec. 22, 1921, to George L. and Ruth Alford in Floyd, N.M. The family came to Wallowa County in 1925 and bought their family farm in 1936. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1939 and attended Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande.

            He served in the Navy during World War II, attending boot camp in Farragut, Idaho, and radio school in San Pedro, Calif. He then served as a radio operator aboard the USS Competent in the South Pacific. His ship was one of the first to sail in to Nagasaki, Japan, after the atomic bomb was dropped.

            He later served with the Oregon State Police in Ontario. He farmed with his brother, Merle, for over 50 years and was a member of the VFW Post 4307.

            Survivors include his brothers and sisters and their spouses, Clebert Alford of Portland, Glen and Helen Alford of Amity, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash., Aleene Alford of Joseph and other relatives.

            His oldest brother, Merle, died earlier.

            Memorials may be made to any charity.

 

Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of George W. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his mother, Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers Glen Emory Alford and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: George Wayne 1921 NM¹, George Leonard 1896 MO², Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN³, John M. 1821 TN⁴, John 1786 NC⁵.

 

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GLEN EMORY ALFORD

 

NEWS REGISTER

McMinnville, Yamhill Co., OR—Friday, 2 December 2003

 

            Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, for Glen Emory Alford of McMinnville, who died Nov. 30, 2003, at Oakwood Country Place. He was 76.

            He was born May 21, 1927, in Enterprise and was raised in Wallowa County, then lived most of his life in the Willamette Valley and Baker City. He served in the Navy for a year just before the end of World War II.

            Mr. Alford was an avid fisherman and hunter. But his greatest hobby was working with wood, sharing his carpentry skills with family and friends.

            Survivors include his wife, Helen; three daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Calif.; a son, David Alford of Albany; a brother, Clebert Alford of Portland; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; 10 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

            Arrangements were in the care of Macy & Son Funeral Directors, McMinnville.

 

In another article:

 

WALLOWA COUNTY CHIEFTAIN

Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—Thursday, 11 December 2003

 

            Glen Emory Alford, 76, of Amity, died Nov. 30, 2003, at Oakwood County Place. He was born May 21, 1927 in Enterprise to George L. and Ruth Alford.

            After graduating from Enterprise High School in 1947, Mr. Alford spent a short time in the Navy until the end of WWII. He lived in the Willamette Valley and Baker City most of his adult life. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and an accomplished woodworker.

            Survivors include his wife, Helen; three daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Calif.; a son, David Alford of Albany; a brother, Clebert Alford of Portland; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Merle and George of Joseph.

            Funeral services were held Dec. 3, 2003, at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Glen E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Amity, Yamhill Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Helen M. Houck Alford; his mother, Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers George Wayne Alford and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Glen Emory 1927 OR¹, George Leonard 1896 MO², Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN³, John M. 1821 TN⁴, John 1786 NC⁵.

 

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GRACE HILDA FISCHER ALFORD

Great-Aunt of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 17 November 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, in Molalla Funeral Chapel for Grace Hilda Alford, who died of congestive heart failure Nov. 15 at age 92. Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 8, 1906, in Rushmore, Minn. Her maiden name was Fischer. She moved to Salem as a young girl and to Portland in about 1925, and to Colton in about 1978. She was a clerk for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 15 years, retiring in 1971. In 1925, she married Leroy H.; he died in 1952.

            Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Hemerick of Hood River and Juanita Jenkins of Colton; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

            Interment will be in Adams Cemetery in Molalla....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Grace H. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Colton, Clackamas Co., OR.

            Leroy Henry Alford was born March 6, 1906 in Seattle, WA, and died Sept 19, 1952. He was the son of Alva Clark Alford and Nora Grace Carter. He married Grace Hilda Fischer Dec 16, 1925. Their children were Robert Eugene Alford b. 1926, Juanita Eileen Alford b. 1932, and Marilyn Lois Alford b. 1942.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            Her husband’s lineage: Leroy Henry 1906 WA², Alva Clark 1871 IL³, Martin Luther 1846 IL⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰.

 

            Tony Kirk’s brother, Neil Kirk, wrote the following article about Grace Alford’s 90th birthday for a family newsletter published November 12, 1996.

 

Grace Alford Celebrates 90th Birthday.

Family and Friends attend the festivities at Jenkins’ place.

 

By Neil Kirk

 

            Grace Alford born in Rushmore, Minnesota, October 8, 1906 moved to Oregon with her parents Lucinda and Leonard Fischer around 1914. At 13 she survived Typhoid Fever without the help of modern medicine. In 1925 Grace married Roy Alford. Serving as a traditional housewife and mother of the era, she raised three children: Bob, Marilyn and Juanita. In her middle forties she was widowed. Without a high school education she found employment and worked until age 65. And today the family encompasses five generations. Grace has seven grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

            Birthday parties. Those festive occasions are almost always a time to reflect on the past, present and future—not only the one being honored.

            But when relatives celebrated Grace Alford’s 90th birthday a month ago, they had nearly a century of questions that Grace and her daughters answered. I learned where she was born, how she survived typhoid fever and places she lived.

            More important, I came to believe our ancestors are key in individual development. Grace received such influence. Values such as hard workers, artistic talents and disciplined lives are taught by parents through example. Grace’s parents shaped her view of work and art. She also influenced her own children and grandchildren.

            As Grace and her daughters, Juanita and Marilyn, told about the past, I began to see a vivid picture of a hard working family. As if I was looking into a crystal ball, I envisioned nine-year old Grace Fischer. Living in the Salem, Oregon, area, her family followed crops harvesting such produce as hops. She would learn the value of hard work, which paid off later. But even more Grace acquired the kind nature of her father, and the artistic talents of her mother.

            “My grandmother was real artistic,” Jaunita said. From that inheritance Grace applied that skill to doll making, a hobby she pursues to this day. But most of all Juanita remembers “Lucinda always had pink and white mints.” But even more Juanita recalls “how she always smelled.”

            Leonard Fischer also had his influence. “My grandfather [Leonard] was a very kind quiet man.”

            Juanita gave the following example. Grace once told a story about Leonard, which showed his unique kind nature. Grace had walked by a store window and saw a pair of shoes that delighted her. “He took her in and bought the shoes,” Juanita said. “They were not used to getting anything.”

            “A church dress and a house dress is all they typically had to wear,” Marilyn said.

            At age 56 Lucinda died. Leonard then remarried a woman from the Ozarks who smoked a corncob pipe. She had goats; so, “we called her the goat lady,” Jaunita said.

            The artistic talents of her mother, the kind nature of her father and hardworking parents would be carried into Grace’s generation.

            “My mother was always a hard worker,” Juanita said. Canning and gardening., “she really never went anyplace much. “I remember that Mom was always there.” And many household goods were made from scratch, including bread. “We used to churn our own butter. “After Grace got older, she was always there for her grandchildren,” Juanita remembers. “She could always find things for them to do.”

            Tragedy struck the Alford Family when Grace was in her mid 40s. Juanita and Bob were married at the time, but Marilyn was still at home. Her husband, Roy, died. She did not have a high school education, according to her daughter, Juanita. She then went to work for Meier and Frank. Grace obtained the position because she passed all the tests. “Mom had to find a way to support herself” and that was the first job after Roy died. First she worked in will call for two years then in the auditing department for three years.

            Later she went to work for the DMV where she was employed for 13 years until she turned 65. She was forced to retire. “She did not really want to retire,” her daughter Jaunita said at her birthday party. Policy dictated an end to her career as a public servant but retirement did not suit her. Grace then began doing sewing and alterations for a cleaner and the Parry Center. She also made dolls and continues making dolls to this day.

 

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GRACE MARIE BUCKLES ALFORD

 

THE DALLES CHRONICLE

The Dalles, Wasco Co., OR—Sunday, 7 April 2002

 

            Grace Marie Buckles Alford, 52, a resident of The Dalles, died at Mid Columbia Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2002.

            She was born in The Dalles, Oregon, on March 22, 1950, the third of four children to Glen Lee and Dorothy Lucile (Clay) Buckles. She grew up in The Dalles, attended Thompson and Dry Hollow Grade Schools and graduated from The Dalles High School in 1968.

            After high school, she moved to Hawaii for a short time, and then to Kenai, Alaska. She later returned to The Dalles, where she met her future husband, William Paul Alford. They married on June 18, 1981 in Reno, Nevada.

            They lived in The Dalles until moving to the Salem (Oregon) area in 1988, returning to The Dalles in 1998 to care for Grace's father.

            She attended The Dalles Church of God and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, yard work and tending to stray animals.

            She is survived by her husband, William "Bing" Alford; her son, Brian Glen Buckles and his wife, Julie; her grandson, Andy Buckles; her father, Glen Buckles and her brothers, Dale Lee Buckles and his wife, Laura, and Darrell Warren Buckles, all of The Dalles; her sister, Glenda Lucile Beck and her husband, Greg, of Eagle River, Alaska; nephews, Jeff and Donald Buckles, Jason, Daniel and Mitchell Alford; nieces, Renee Sibley and Amy Bednarczyk and 5 great nieces.

            She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy, in June 1992….

            Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home. Interment will follow at The Dalles Parklawn Cemetery….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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HELEN M. HOUCK ALFORD

 

BAKER CITY HERALD

Baker City, Baker Co., OR—19 February 2008

 

            Helen M. Alford, 77, of Amity [Yamhill Co.], a former Baker City resident, died Feb. 14, 2008, at a Salem hospital.

            Her funeral was Monday at the Chapel of Macy & Son in McMinnville. Pastor Jim Peterson officiated. Burial will be at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

            She was born on Nov. 5, 1930, at Enterprise to Eugene Albert Houck and Doris Francis Houck. She grew up in the Zumwalt area of Wallowa County.

            In 1949, she married Glen Emory Alfred [sic] of Joseph. During their lives together they lived at Wallowa County, Baker City and the Willamette Valley.

            She enjoyed family gatherings, playing pinochle and table games and sewing for her family. She loved being outdoors and often instigated family adventures from fishing the nearby lakes and streams to picking huckleberries on the mountainside, sharing a picnic in the park, sledding and building snowmen with the grandchildren. Helen loved singing "cowboy music" and yodeling with her sisters.

            "She was our sunshine," her family said.

            Survivors include her son, David Alford of Albany; daughters, Janet Schultz of Hillsboro, Glenda Farmer of Salem and Susan Smith of Grover Beach, Va.; brother, Eugene Houck of Dallas, Ore.; sisters, Opal Fine of Vancouver, Wash., and Margaret Walter of Pasco, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Glen Emory Alford, in this compilation.

 

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IRENE D. ARNAIZ ALFORD

 

EAST OREGONIAN

Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Wednesday, 31 January 1990

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1990

 

ATHENA [Umatilla Co.]—Irene D. Alford, 53, longtime resident of Athena, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 1990, at Walla Walla.

            Memorial services will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Athena on Thursday at 10 a.m.

            Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 6, 1936 at Ontario, Calif., to Clarence and Mary Estein Arnaiz. She attended schools at Imperial, Calif.

            On Aug. 2, 1958 she married Tom Alford at Yuma, Ariz. The Alford's moved to Athena in the early 1960's.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Athena and was past president of the Umatilla County CowBelles, past vice-president of the Oregon CowBelles, a member of Umatilla County Home Extension, a past member of the Athena PTA, and active in community affairs.

            Survivors include her husband, at the home; sons, Charlie of Imperial, Calif., and Cliff of Adams; a daughter, Evelyn Sue (Mrs. Robert) Box of El Centro, Calif.; her parents, at San Jacinto, Calif.; brothers, Bob Arnaiz and Jim Arnaiz, both in San Diego, Calif., and five grandchildren.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Research Fund, P. O. Box 404, Pendleton, Ore. 97801, directly or through Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home, 902 S. Main, Milton-Freewater, Ore. 97862.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Thomas Clifford Alford, in this compilation.

            Irene and her husband both died in Walla Walla, WA,  hospitals, but they lived in OR.

 

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IRENE ELIZABETH ALFORD DUNAWAY

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—4 November 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            A memorial service will be held Nov. 6 for Irene Elizabeth Alford Dunaway of Eugene, who died Oct. 30 at age 73. Her family did not disclose the cause of death.

            Dunaway was born Jan 7, 1924, in Holmesville, Miss., to John and Annie Alford. She married Marcus Dunaway on April 8, 1939. He died Sept. 17, 1986. Dunaway was a member of Riviera Baptist Church in Eugene.

            Survivors include three sons, Melvin and Gilbert, both of Eugene, and Doyle; a brother, John Alford; a sister Pearl Russel; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

            Thursday’s service is at 2 p.m. at Riviera Baptist Church. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Irene A. Dunaway (SS# issued in LA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

 

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JACK F. ALVORD

 

THE NEWS-REVIEW

Roseburg, Douglas Co., OR—Wednesday, 30 March 2005

 

            Alvord, Jack F.—Age 86, of Winston, Oregon, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2005.

            He was born on September 2, 1918, in Garibaldi, Oregon, the son of Emmory Raymond and Lydia Ruth (Crane) Alvord. He was raised in Oregon and Washington. Jack was united in marriage to Edith Taylor on December 10, 1938, in Toledo, Washington. They moved to Douglas County many years ago. Jack worked for Buswell Brothers in logging and construction, moving all over the states of Washington, Oregon and California. He later worked for the Helman Ranch in Lookingglass, Oregon.

            Jack enjoyed hunting and fishing, but mostly fishing. He also enjoyed working in his workshop. Jack loved his family and they were the most important thing in his life. He was well respected by all who knew him and would give the shirt off his back for a friend.

            He is survived by his children, Jack A. Alvord and his wife, Janice of Roseburg, Oregon; Ruby L. Fountain and her husband, William of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Ruth Lisea and her husband, Apolinar of Winston; Gaile Curtis and her husband, Bruce of Sutherlin, Oregon; three brothers, Gerald Partch of Springfield, Oregon; Orville Partch of Venetia, Oregon; Glen Partch of Grants Pass, Oregon; and sister-in-law, Ruby Alvord of Toledo, Washington. Jack had fourteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and fifteen great great-grandchildren, with one more on the way, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

            He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith and two brothers, James Alvord and Vernon Partch.

            Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 1, 2005, at Taylor’s Family Chapel. Officiating will be Jack’s grandson, Pastor Jack Duitsman. Private interment will be at the Roseburg VA National Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jack F. Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence Winston, Douglas Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his wife, Edith E. Taylor Alvord, in this compilation.

            On Emery Raymond Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 45, a farmer living in Garibaldi, Tillamook Co., OR. He was born 7 April 1873 and names Lydia Alvord as his nearest relative.

            On the 1920 and 1930 censuses in Tillamook Co., OR, Emery was born in Scotland. In 1920 he reported immigrating in 1877 and naturalized in 1885.

            His ALVORD lineage: Jack F. 1918 OR, Emery Raymond 1873 Scotland.

 

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JANE RICKERTSON ALFORD HARTLEY

 

GRESHAM OUTLOOK

Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 18 January 1916

First article was published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Mrs. Jane R. Hartley died at her home in Gresham on Monday morning at 4 o’clock, after an illness lasting several months. Her age was 74 years, 3 months and 27 days.

            Mrs. Hartley was born in Yorkville, Illinois, September 20, 1841. Her maiden name was Jane R. Alford. She married to W.T. Hartley 56 years ago in Morris, Illinois, from where they went to Kansas, later coming to Oregon, settling in this state in 1880. They have been residents of Gresham for several years, having come here from eastern Oregon.

            Besides her husband she left eight living children, as follows: Mrs. S.S. Thompson, Gresham; Mrs. R.A. Stockdale and Mrs. Ben Pilcher, Walla Walla; Grace Wilson, Dayton, Washington; Nettie Mattison, Shabona, Illinois; Alfred and Roy Hartley, Wallowa, Oregon; C.B. Hartley, Elgin Oregon. One, Cora, died in infancy.

            The funeral will be held tomorrow at 11 o’clock from the Gresham M.E. church.... Burial will be made in Mt. Scott cemetery.

 

In another article:

 

GRESHAM OUTLOOK

Gresham, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 21 January 1916

 

            The funeral of Mrs. Jane R. Hartley, whose death was announced on Tuesday in THE OUTLOOK, took place on Wednesday from the Gresham, M.E. church. Dr. Alfred Thompson officiated. The pall bearers were George Sleret, Peter Michel, Ezra Thomas, E. Schwedler, Audley Davis and D.M. Roberts.... Interment was made in Mount Scott Park cemetery, the funeral cortege taken there by special car over the O.W.P.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her aunt Mary Ruth Alford Bisconer Thompson in this compilation.

            From Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005: Jane was a sister of Martin Luther Alford, Tony’s great-great-grandfather. She was a daughter of Clark Baker Alford and Katharine Ricketson. Mrs. S.S. Thompson was Ella Day Hartley, from the marriage records in Kendall County Illinois. Samuel S. Thompson was a son of Mary Ruth Alford Bisconer Thompson and William Thompson—see the extract below from a county history.

            From an email requesting a copy of this obituary from Daniel Carpenter, Portland, OR, 16 June 2008:

 

            Mary Ruth (Alford) Bisconer-Thompson was my fourth great grandmother, her niece Jane Alford was married to William T. Hartley. Their daughter Ella Day Hartley married her first cousin Samuel S. Thompson, the son of Mary R. & William Thompson. I descend through Mary R. and her first husband Peter Bisconer's only child John Wesley Bisconer.

            Jane & William Hartley are both buried here in Lincoln Memorial Park at Portland, Oregon. Also Samuel & Ella Day Thompson, as well as Irissa (Bisconer) and husband Joseph Cone (Mary R. Alford's granddaughter). John Wesley Bisconer and his second wife Harriett (Foote) Alford-Bisconer are buried at Yamhill-Carlton Cemetery at Dundee, Yamhill County, Oregon (no headstones). Harriett was the wife of John Wesley Bisconer's first cousin Henry Constantine Alford. Irissa and Joseph Cone's son Ernest Cone was buried in Lone Fir Cemetery here in Portland, Oregon.

 

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998. In this article Jane’s middle name is spelled Rickertson.

            Her lineage: Jane Rickertson 1841 IL¹, Clark Baker 1803 VT², Ashley Owen 1770 VT³, Benedict 1716 CT⁴, Benedict 1688 CT⁵, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁶, Benedict 1619 England⁷.

 

From: ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF UNION AND WALLOWA COUNTIES (1902), pp. 439–440

 

SAMUEL S. THOMPSON

 

            Among the agriculturists of Union county who are noted for their progressiveness and enterprise there must not be failure to mention the esteemed gentleman whose name is at the head of this article....

            Samuel S. was born in Clinton county, New York, on November 11, 1857, to William and Mary (Alford) Thompson, natives, respectively, of Ireland and Virginia [sic—should be Vermont], but farmers in New York at the time of this happy event. The parents remained in New York and Illinois until the time of the death of the father, which occurred in the former state in 1882. The mother is now living with our subject, in his comfortable home, three miles east from Elgin, and enjoys the best of health and is active. At nineteen years of age our subject set out on the sea of life for himself and farmed for four years in Illinois, then in 1883, came west to Oregon, settling near Pine Grove on a pre-emption, where he raised stock and did general farming for four years, when he sold that place and bought near where he now lives, owning in this locality four hundred and forty acres of fine farm land, well improved and provided with a comfortable dwelling and all the needed buildings for proper handling of the land. Mr. Thompson devotes considerable attention to raising stock and in his labors in this county he has gained a success that is gratifying and brilliant.

            In Kendall county, Illinois, Mr. Thompson married Miss Ella, daughter of William and Jane (Alford) Hartley, natives, respectively of Ohio and Illinois, and farmers of Illinois. To our subject and his estimable wife there have been born eight children. William Jay, deceased: Stella: Bertha, deceased: Clark, deceased: Earl, Ava, Kirk and Blanche. Those deceased are buried in the cemetery near the farm known as the Highland. Mr. Thompson affiliates with the K. of P. Orion Lodge, No. 73....

 

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JEAN CLARE MORRIS DICKSON ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—_____ Nov/Dec 1996

 

            A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 1996, in Bateman Carroll Funeral Chapel for Jean Clare Alford, who died Nov. 28 at age 55.

            Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 27, 1941, in Portland. Her maiden name was Morris. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1959. She worked for Blue Cross Insurance. She later became a secretary for the U.S. Army Recruiting Center and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring in 1984. She was a Catholic. In 1976, she married Lowell L.

            Surviving are her husband; sons, Don Dickson of Troutdale and James Dickson of Gresham; stepsons, Robert and Scott Alford, both of Vancouver, Wash.; stepdaughter, Nancy Liedtke of Aberdeen, Wash.; mother, Kathryn Morris of Portland; sister, June Gorsuch of Manzanita; and seven grandchildren,

            Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery.

            Private interment will be in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to the American Cancer Society, Oregon affiliate.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jean C. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.

 

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JEANNETTE L. STINSON SCHIEFER ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Sunday, 25 February 2007

 

SPRINGFIELD—Jeannette L. Alford of Springfield died Feb. 20 of age-related causes at age 81. No service is planned.

            Alford was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Kansas City, Mo., to Clarence and Clara Jackson Stinson. She married Kenneth Schiefer in 1945 in Los Angeles; he died in 1966. She married Thomas Alford in 1977 in Las Vegas; he died in 1981.

            She worked in the aerospace industry as an electrical engineer for Douglas Aircraft and Hughes Aircraft.

            Survivors include a son, David Schiefer of Los Angeles; a sister, Eva Alexander of Springfield; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A son, George Schiefer, died in 1993.

            Arrangements by Andreason’s Cremation & Burial Service in Springfield.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Jeanette L. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Springfield, Lane Co., OR.

 

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JENNIE VIOLA ALFORD JOHNSON

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—23 December 1914

 

            In Portland, Sunday, Dec. 20, 1914, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Alford, of 2425 North Front street, this city.

            The body will arrive in this city on the Oregon Electric at 12:55 today and will be taken directly to the Jason Lee cemetery where interment will take place. Rev. Mr. Summers will conduct the service at the grave.

            The deceased was a young woman and leaves a husband. She lived at Fruitland before going to Portland.

 

Photo from Lee Mission Cemetery, Salem, Marion Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Patricia Carson

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her parents, Franklin B. Alford and Missouri Evelyn Orpurt Alford, in this compilation.

            Her lineage: Jennie Viola 1890 OR¹, Franklin B. 1862 IL², Buell Goodsell 1835 IL³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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JOANNE LOY ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 20 January 2010

 

            Joanne Loy Alford of Eugene died Jan. 14 of age-related causes at age 78. No service is planned.

            She was born Feb. 21, 1931, in Eugene to Emery and Grace Vaughn Alford. She graduated from Eugene High School in 1950. She was disabled.

            Survivors include numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

            Arrangements by Buell Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Remembrances to Greenhill Humane Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joanne L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Creswell, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of her father, Emery Ray Alford, where she is listed as Joanne Lou Alford; and her brother Ronald Gene Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her lineage: Joanne Loy 1931 OR¹, Emery Ray 1895 OR², John Felberd 1865 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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JORDAN JEROME RYAN ALFORD

 

DEMOCRAT HERALD

Albany, Linn Co., OR—3 January 2004

 

BROWNSVILLE [Linn Co.]—Jordan Jerome Ryan Alford of Brownsville died on December 27 in Portland. He was 6 months and 24 days old.

            He was born in Beaverton to Justin Alford and Jessica Berst and lived in Brownsville.

            He is survived by his mother, Jessica Berst of Brownsville; his father, Justin Alford of Portland; grandmothers, Tonya Moore of Portland and Pamela Narber of Brownsville; grandfather, Tracey Moore of Portland; great-grandparents, Jean and Herb Busse of Brownsville and Don and Cindy Devereaux of Elmira; and great-great-grandparents Carl and Jessica Flanig of Portland.

            Services were held on Tuesday at Fisher Funeral Home in Albany. Burial was in Brownsville Pioneer Cemetery.

 

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JOSHUA NATHANIEL ALVORD

 

DEMOCRAT HERALD

Albany, Linn Co., OR—26 May 2010

 

            Joshua Alvord, 29, of Albany died Tuesday [May 24]. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Joshua Nathaniel Alvord (SS# issued in OR) was born 5 Jan 1981, last residence Albany, Linn Co., OR.

 

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JOYCE ELLENE ALFORD ESPINOZA MULEBACK

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 6 February 2001

 

            A funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, in Columbia Funeral Home in St. Helens [Cowlitz Co., WA] for Joyce E. Muleback, who died Feb. 4 of a stroke at age 73. Mrs. Muleback was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Visalia, Calif. Her maiden name was Alford. She moved to Portland in 1962, and was a nurse’s aide for a nursing home. She moved to St. Helens after retiring in 1984. In 1946, she married Louis Espinoza; they later divorced. She married John Muleback in 1981; he died in 1984.

            Survivors include her daughter, Candace Peck; sons, Spike Espinoza, Mike Espinoza, Dennis Espinoza, Monte Espinoza and Kevin Espinoza; sister, Wanda Phillips; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            Interment will be in Gethsemani Catholic Cemetery. The family suggests remembrances to the American Cancer Society.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Joyce E. Muleback (SS# issued in CA), last residence Saint Helens, Columbia Co., OR.

            We included the obituaries of her siblings Wanda Lee Alford Phillips, Richard Earl Alford, and Joanne Louella Alford in California Obituaries.

            California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry.com), lists Joyce Ellene Alford, born 19 Nov 1927 in Tulare Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Neal.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known Descendants of William Alford and Margaret Kelsey.

            Her lineage: Joyce Ellene 1927 CA¹, Kenneth Earl 1906 CA², William 1863 CA³, Russell 1826 VA⁴, William 1800 VA⁵.

 

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JULIE HALFORD BROWN DUNKELBERGER

 

THE MISSOULIAN

Missoula, MT—Tuesday, 14 December 1999

 

NEWBERG, OR—Julie Halford Dunkelberger was born the daughter of Francis J. and Marjorie (Atherton) Halford on Wednesday, May 17, 1933, in Honolulu.

            She grew up and went to school in Honolulu and attended Mills College from 1951 to 1953. Julie came to the mainland in the 1960s and on June 14, 1983, she married Gary Dunkelberger in Denver. On June 20, 1983, Gary preceded her in death.

            Julie enjoyed raising and showing horses and she won several national championships. She also loved doing crafts and carpentry. She was an active grandmother, an entrepreneur of Life, always full of life and a free spirit until the end.

            On Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, Julie Halford Dunkelberger was taken home to be with her Savior, surrounded by her family, when she was 66 years, six months and 24 days of age.

            Surviving and left to honor her life are her children, Arthur M. Brown IV of Catheys Valley, Calif.; John Russell Brown of Newberg, Ore.; and Sherry Ann Hess of Missoula; one brother, Dr. Peter Halford of Honolulu; one sister Joan Rohlfing of Honolulu; four grandchildren, David, Daniel, Anna and Dustyn Hess of Missoula; and those who have come to know and appreciate her where she has lived and worked. One brother, Frank Halford, preceded her in death.

            Her memorial service will be Thursday, Dec. 16, at 12:30 p.m. in the Chehalem Armory Center, Newberg. The committal will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell's Newberg Funeral Chapel, a Golden Rule funeral home....

 

In another article:

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 16 December 1999

 

            A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, in Chehalem Armory Center in Newberg for Julie Halford Dunkelberger, who died Dec. 11 at age 66. Mrs. Dunkelberger was born May 17, 1933, in Honolulu. Her maiden name was Halford. She attended Mills College and lived in Callahan, Calif., Cottonwood, Calif., and Loveland, Colo., before moving in 1984 to Newberg, where she was a member of Second Street Community Church. She was a homemaker and raised and showed championship Arabian horses. In 1983, she married her companion, Gary Dunkelberger; he died five days later.

            Survivors include her sons, Arthur M. Brown IV of Catheys Valley, Calif., and John R. Brown of Newberg; daughter, Sherry A. Hess of Missoula, Mont.; brother, Dr. Peter Halford, and sister, Joan Rohlfing, both of Honolulu; and four grandchildren. Disposition was by cremation.... Arrangements are by Attrell’s Newberg Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Julie H. Dunkelberger (SS# issued in HI), last residence Newberg, Yamhill Co., OR.

 

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KARON ALFORD HERRING

 

DAILY NEWS

Bogalusa, Washington Parish, LA—Friday, 18 April 2008

 

COOS BAY, Ore.—Karon Alford Herring, age 61, of North Bend, Ore., died Tuesday, April 15 in North Bend. She was born June 3, 1946, in Columbia, Miss., raised and educated in Angie and moved to North Bend two years ago from Bogalusa. She was a volunteer at RSVP and was active in the Bay Area Senior Singles Club.

            She is survived by two daughters, Kim (Steve) Wheat of Crossroads, Miss. and Tonya (Stephen) Schoonmaker of Astoria, Ore.; eight grandchildren, Lakota Hill, Jay Wheat, Brent Richardson and Martin Wheat, all of Poplarville, Stephanie Schoonmaker of Astoria, Ore., Amie Wheat of Baton Rouge, Courtney Schoonmaker and Phillip Schoonmaker, both of Salem, Ore.; a brother, Julian Sauls of Weslaco, Texas; three sisters, Deborah Brouillette and Darlene Dodson of Baton Rouge and Ina Bodi of Angie; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce L. Alford Sr. and Rosa Belle (Mohon) Alford; brothers, Bruce L. Alford Jr. and Gary M. Alford; and her ex-husband, Harold Herring.

            Memorial services are planned at a later date. Interment will be in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery at Angie.

            Arrangements are by Nelson's Bay Area Mortuary in Coos Bay, Ore.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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KATHLEEN VIOLET MULLIKEN ALFORD

Aunt of Maureen Alford, AAFA #1196

 

THE OBSERVER

La Grande, Union Co., OR—6 June 2005

 

            Kathleen Violet Alford, 82, of La Grande, died June 3 at a local care center. A memorial Mass will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.... A private burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alford was born Sept. 6, 1922, to John and Hazel Waldo Mullikin in Roseburg. She married Robert Alford in 1939 in Weiser, Idaho. They lived in Huntington until the 1940s when they moved to La Grande. She worked as a nurse for St. Joseph Hospital and Grande Ronde Hospital. After the death of her daughter in 1973 she raised her daughter's children, Susan Ruth and Robert Ingram, as her own.

            She was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, the Lady Firemen of the Union Pacific Railroad, the VFW Auxiliary, the Order of Eastern Star and an investment club. She was an artist and musician and played both the violin and the piano. She enjoyed crocheting and being with her family and friends.

            Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, John and Shirley Alford of Pendleton; seven grandchildren including Susan Ruth of Pendleton and Robert Ingram of La Grande; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives. Her husband, her daughter, Sherry Ingram, and a great-granddaughter all died earlier.

            Memorials may be made to the Rose Quarter Cancer Center in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 Seventh St.

 

 

Photos from Hillcrest Cemetery, La Grande, Union Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Arthur A. Moore III

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            Robert L. Alford’s parents were Joseph Melvin Alford, b. 17 Aug 1897 in Glenn’s Ferry, Elmore Co., ID, and Edna Harlene Rogers, b. _____ Sept 1899 in Cambridge, Washington Co., ID.

            Her husband’s lineage: Robert L. 1918 ID¹, Joseph Melvin 1897 ID², Albert Cleveland 1869 WI³, Joseph D. 1834 PA⁴, James M. 1807 PA⁵.

 

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LAURA ALICE ALFORD WILLITS

 

HERALD AND NEWS

Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—8 May 1950

 

            Death came to a prominent Klamath Falls matron this morning with the passing of Mrs. Levi F. (Laura) Willits, 91 years of age and since 1891 a resident of Klamath county.

            Mrs. Willits had been ill for quite some time and confined to her home at 505 Klamath avenue. At 8 o'clock this morning she was moved by Kaler's ambulance to Klamath Valley hospital where she died at 9:20 a.m.

            She leaves a host of friends among the old time residents of this city. Mrs. Willits was active in the Order of the Eastern Star of which she was a charter member of Aloha chapter; was an officer in the Oregon grand lodge, member of Daughters of the Nile, active in the Presbyterian Church, and recently was given a 50 year OES pin.

            Mrs. Willits was born Laura Alice Alford near Harrisburg, Oregon in the Willamette Valley on February 13, 1859, the day before Oregon became a state. She was the daughter of Oregon pioneers, Albert and Catharine Alford who crossed the plains in 1850 as young people in the same wagon train.

            Miss Alford and Levi F. Willits were married October 9, 1878, in Talent at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. Willits, who died November 7, 1919, had served for three years starting 1876, as principal of the Ashland public schools. In 1891, he and Mrs. Willits moved to the Klamath Agency at Yainax where he was appointed superintendent of the boarding school.

            They remained there four years, returned to Ashland for one year, and then returned to Klamath Falls in September 1896.

            He entered the general merchandising business where the Willits building, erected in 1910 on Main street between 4th and 5th, now stands. He sold his business in 1908. In 1898 Mr. Willits was elected Klamath County judge, serving four years. Later he became president of the First National bank until its consolidation, and then became a director. For several years he was on the city council and was active in Masonic circles.

            As a young woman, Mrs. Willits attended the old Ashland academy where she prepared for a teaching profession which she followed in the early 1880's in Ashland and at Yainax.

            A niece, Mrs. Effie Rideout, has made her home with Mrs. Willits for a number of years. 

 

Photo from Linkville Pioneer Cemetery, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Jeanie Sawyer

Inscription:

1850        Levi F.     1919

1859        Laura A.   1950

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her mother, Catherine K. Brinker Alford, in this compilation.

 

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LAURA LUGNE HALL ALFORD EAGLETON BAILEY

 

STATESMAN JOURNAL

Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 20 November 1999

 

Laura A. Bailey

July 14, 1935 – Nov. 16, 1999

 

KEIZER [Marion Co.]—Laura Bailey, 64, died Tuesday of heart failure.

            She was born in Yreka [Siskiyou Co.], Calif., and moved to the Salem area in the 1960s and to Keizer in 1976. She worked for the Department of Adult and Family Services from 1972 until retiring in 1997. She enjoyed gardening, remodeling, sewing and cooking.

            Survivors include her husband, Donald; daughters, Cheryl Alford of Ukiah, Calif., Karen Alemen of Indio, Calif., Debbie Alford of Portland and Cindy Gonzalez of Canby; sons, Lester Alford Jr. of Sacramento, Calif., and Lindley and Wade Eagleton, both of Keizer; 26 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.

            Services will be 1 p.m. today at Keizer Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Laura A. Bailey (SS# issued in CA), last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.

            California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry.com), lists Laura Lugne Hall, born 14 July 1935 in Siskiyou Co., mother’s maiden name Peet. Also listed are the births of Wade L. Eagleton, Lindley A. Eagleton, Cheryl Merilee Alford, Karen J. Alford, Debbie E. Alford, and Cindy J. Alford in Siskiyou Co., mother’s maiden name Hall.

 

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LELA MABEL STAUB ALVORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Saturday, 17 May 2003

 

            A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Union Cemetery in Cedar Mill for Lela Mabel Alvord, who died May 11, 2003, at age 93.

            Lela Mabel Staub was born Nov. 2, 1909, in Portland. She was a homemaker who lived most of her life in the Portland area. In 1930, she married Frank A.; he died in 1997.

            Survivors include her daughter, Beverly J.; son, Stanley J.; sisters, Agnes Rutherford, Lucille Tervo, Rudy Heilinger and Eunice Kirchem; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her son Duane S. died in 2000.

            Remembrances to Our House of Portland. Arrangements by Oregon Cremation.

 

Photo from Union Cemetery, Portland, Washington Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Mikala Dent

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Lela M. Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Portland, Washington Co. [Portland extends slightly into Washington Co. in the west], OR.

            According to several online family trees, her husband was Frank Alonzo Alvord (1905–1997), son of Carl Stuart Alvord and Rhoda Francis Dix. Her parents were Alfred Ernest Staub and Mabel Vera Smith.

            On Carl Stewart Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 40, a farmer and blacksmith living in Clearbrook, Whatcom Co., WA. He was born 8 April 1878 and names Rhoda Francis Alvord as his nearest relative. He signed his full name.

            In 1920 and 1930, Carl, b. KS, and Rhoda Alvord are in Nooksack, Whatcom Co., WA.

            In 1900, Carl Alvord, age 22 b. Apr 1878 in KS, is with his parents, W.A., b. Mar 1849 in IL, and Mary C. Alvord, in Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA.

            In 1880, Carl Alvord, age 2 b. KS, is living with his parents, William and Mary Alvord, in Swede Creek, Riley Co., KS.

            Her husband’s ALVORD lineage: Frank Alonzo 1905 WA¹, Carl Stewart 1878 KS², William Nelson 1849 KS³.

 

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LILLIE BELL PERKINS ALFORD

Grandmother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Tuesday, 19 July 1955

 

            Lillie Bell Alford, of 457 Cheshire St., Eugene, passed away July 19, 1955, at the age of 80.

            She was born December 31, 1874 at Monroe, Oregon. Her husband John whom she married at Lancaster, Oregon, March 16, 1892, preceded her in death in 1948.

            She is survived by two daughters and four sons, Mrs. Bessie Hatfield, of Eugene, Mrs. Doris Tribble of Oakland, Calif., Clell, of Portland, Everett, Emery, and Ivan Alford, all of Eugene; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maude, of Portland, and Mrs. Iva Green, also of Portland; two brothers, Douglas Perkins, of Eugene, and Les Perkins, of Junction City. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Poole-Larsen Funeral Home.

 

Photo from Alford Cemetery, Harrisburg, Linn Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Vivienne Edwards

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her children William Everett Alford, Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson, and Emery Ray Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her husband’s lineage: John Felberd 1865 OR¹, Russell 1824 TN², Thomas 1802 VA³, William 1775 VA⁴, Thomas 1736 VA⁵, John 1696 ?? ⁶.

 

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MABEL ESSIE ALFORD MITCHELL

 

MAIL TRIBUNE

Medford, Jackson Co., OR—23 June 1999

 

            The memorial service for Mabel Essie Mitchell will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Eagle Point National Cemetery. Her cousin, Mike Russell, of El Paso, Texas, will officiate. Mrs. Mitchell, 83, of Eagle Point, died Sunday (June 20, 1999) in Medford....

            She was born Mabel Essie Alford on July 7, 1915, in Ferry Pass, Fla. She moved to the Rogue Valley in 1941 from Texas. On Oct. 5, 1932, in Pensacola, Fla., she married John Henry Mitchell, who died in 1994. Mrs. Mitchell worked for Standard Oil in Medford during World War II. She also packed pears for many years at S.O.S. Fruit Company and worked as a cook at the Veterans Domiciliary for more than 20 years. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.

            Survivors include a daughter, Toni Greb, Eagle Point; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

            Arrangements: Conger-Morris Funeral Directors, Medford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mabel E. Mitchell (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eagle Point, Jackson Co., OR.

 

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MARIANN HELEN ALFORD EVERETT

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 8 August 2002

 

            A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, in St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Beaverton for Mariann Helen Everett, who died Aug. 26 at age 82. Recitation of the rosary will precede the Mass at 11 a.m.

            Mariann Helen Alford was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Yakima. She moved to Beaverton in 1952, and was a long distance supervisor, working for General Telephone Co. for 28 years. In 1943, she married George R.; he died in 1999.

            Survivors include her sons, George Jr. and Harry; daughters, Marilou Warren and Dianne Wellman; nine grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.

            Remembrances to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Pegg, Paxson & Springer.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mariann Everett (SS# issued in WA), last residence Hillsboro, Washington Co., OR.

            Her memorial at FindAGrave.com, Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, says the inscription on her gravestone includes “Wife of Everett, George Richard, TSGT US Army.”

 

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MARJORIE D. LACY SWETT ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 27 August 2008

 

            Marjorie Alford of Eugene died Aug. 16 of age-related causes. She was 98. No service is planned.

            She was born Oct. 10, 1909, in Richmond, Va., to Charles and Mary Ellen Lacy. She married Harold Swett in 1934 in Carson City, Nev. He died in 1954. She married Lawrence Alford in 1954 in Burlingame, Calif. He died in 1977.

            She graduated from Richmond High School in Virginia. She was an office worker for the American Red Cross, Rolls Royce, Royal Crown Cola and Mills Hospital.

            Survivors include a daughter, Wanda Ballentine of Eagan, Minn.; a stepdaughter, Katherine Clawson of Eugene; a stepson, James Alford of Latrobe, Calif.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

            Arrangements by Alpha Cremation Services in Eugene. Remembrances to Talking Books in care of the Commission for the Blind.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Marjorie D. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

 

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MARY LOUISE RYSDAM ALFORD

 

THE OBSERVER

La Grande, Union Co., OR—29 May 2009

 

            Mary Louise Rysdam, 65, of Elgin, died May 24 at her home. At her request there will be no funeral service. A celebration of life potluck will be held in June, with the time and place to be announced at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

            Mary Louise was born Aug. 10, 1943, to Arie Robert and Marguerite (Jenkins) Rysdam in Merced, Calif. On Dec. 7, 1963, she married Donald Franklin Alford in Carson City, Nev. That marriage ended and she moved to Elgin in 1980, then to Alaska in 1983, and back to Elgin in 1989. She was an active member of the Eagles, and greatly enjoyed spending time working in her yard—that was her therapy.

            She enjoyed spending time with her family and held a special bond with her grandsons. Her family was always very impressed with her strength and courage as she fought her battle with cancer.

            She is survived by her father, Arie Robert Rysdam of Elgin; children, Robert and his wife, Sheila Alford, of Taylor, Texas, and Sandra and her husband, Larry McIntosh, of Rockdale, Texas; brother, Arie Lee Rysdam of Clatskanie; sister, Janice and her husband, Larry Hallgarth, of Elgin; three grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and the local hospice agency.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Mary Louise Rysdam (SS# issued in CA), last residence Elgin, Union Co., OR.

 

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MARY RUTH ALFORD BISCONER THOMPSON

 

Photo and obituary from An Alford Scrapbook

By Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005

 

ELGIN RECORDER

Elgin, Union Co., OR—15 January 1904

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            The death of Mary R. Thompson, commonly called Grandma Thompson, occurred in this city Monday, January 11, 1904. She had been a resident of this section for many years and was loved and respected by everybody.

            Deceased was born in the state of Vermont, August 16, 1816, and died January 11, 1904, aged 87 years, 4 months and 25 days. In early childhood she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Alford, to Clinton county, N.Y. At the age of 18, she was married to Peter Bisconer, who was accidentally killed by a tree falling on him while at work in the woods. To this union was born one son, Wesley, who resides in Vancouver, Wash. At the age of 20 she was married to William Thompson. To this union was born eleven children, four of whom survive. Andy and S.S. Thompson, of this city, Mrs. Huldah Gargrave and Maggie Thompson, of Yorkville, Ills. She had 37 grand children, 41 great grand children and two great great grand children.

            In 1865, she removed with her family from New York to Illinois living there until the death of her husband, which occurred in 1882. Two years later, she removed to Oregon, where she has since resided.

            At the age of 17, she united with the M.E. church being a faithful member about 70 years, or until the time of her death.

            The funeral services were conducted in the M.E. church, Tuesday, by Rev. J.H. Ross and the interment took place in the city cemetery.

 

Photo from Elgin Cemetery, Elgin, Union Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Charlie Horn

Inscription:

Mary B. Thompson

Born Aug 16, 1816

Died Jan. 11, 1904

 

AAFA NOTES: Mary Ruth Alford was the daughter of Ashley Owen Alford and Elizabeth Baker.

            See the obituary of her niece Jane Rickertson Alford Hartley in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            Her lineage: Mary Ruth 1816 VT¹, Ashley Owen 1770 VT², Benedict 1716 CT³, Benedict 1688 CT⁴, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁵, Benedict 1619 England⁶.

 

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MAUDE EDNA SCHMITT ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—1 September 1999

 

JUNCTION CITY (Oregon)—A memorial service will be held Sept. 4 for Maude Edna Alford of Junction City, who died Aug. 6 of congestive heart failure. She was 86. Alford was born July 30, 1913, in Creswell to Ada and Julia Weeks Schmitt. She married Norleigh Alford in Eugene on Aug. 2, 1929. He died Aug. 30, 1996.

            Before moving to Junction City in 1971, Alford lived in Thurston, Eugene and Creswell. She was a homemaker. Her interests included camping, hunting, fishing, hiking and watching football on television. She also was a Girl Scout leader in the 1940s.

            Survivors include two sons, Norleigh Jr. of Junction City and Everett of Hereford, Ariz.; a sister, Stella Skaggs of Cornelius; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. A grandson, Craig Alford, died previously.

            Saturday’s service will be at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Junction City. Poole-Larsen Funeral Home in Eugene was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Maude E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Junction City, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituary of her husband, Norleigh Leroy Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MAX L. ALFORD

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—29 October 1964

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

[A photograph was included with this article.]

 

            Max L. Alford, 68, retired Oregon State Police captain, died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday morning of an apparent heart attack.

            Alford retired in 1958 after 32 years as a state policeman. He was widely known hand-writing expert and since his retirement had engaged in consultant work in that field.

            He resided at Salem Rt. 4, Box 530.

            Alford was born in Hay Canyon, Ore. He joined the old State Traffic Division in 1926 and transferred to state police five years later when that organization was formed.

            Starting as a motorcycle patrolman, he moved through the ranks and was given the rank of captain in 1939. At that time he took charge of the Central Record Bureau at Salem headquarter.

            He was an overseas Army veteran of World War I, a Mason and Shriner, and for many years sang in the choir at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church here.

            Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Gay Alford of Salem; daughter Mrs. Maxine Youker of Portland; sisters, Mrs. Oscar Larson of Beaverton and Mrs. Loren Gear of Portland; brothers Clair of Portland and Dewey of Hollywood, Calif.; three grandchildren.

            Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Virgil T. Golden chapel…. Ritualistic services will be by Salem Masonic Lodge 4, AF&AM. Private committal services will follow at Mt. Crest Abbey [City View Cemetery, Salem, OR].

 

In another article:

 

PACIFIC NORTHWEST LAW ENFORCEMENT

Volume XXV Numbers 9-10

September–October 1958, pages 56–57

 

Veteran State Officer, Nationally Known For Outstanding Identification Work, Retires

 

[A photograph was included with this article.]

 

            Captain Max L. Alford has retired from the Oregon State Police after a thirty-two-year career as a state officer. Captain Alford, in charge of the Central Record Bureau and widely known handwriting expert, joined the former State Traffic Division in 1926 and transferred to the State Police five years later when  that organization was formed. He retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age of sixty.

            Alford’s duties have been divided among three officers. Captain Farley Mogan has been put in charge of the record section of the traffic Division, Lieutenant Lyle Harrell has been moved from Baker to supervise criminal operation, and Sergeant Clair Anderson has been detailed to handle bad check investigations.

            Captain Alford, whose home is in Salem, moved through the ranks from the old “speed cop” days to gain experience in every phase of police work.

            He has been connected with handwriting identification operations since 1940. The system developed here is regarded as on of the best in the nation.

            “Our system has led to a 77% identification of bad checks received over a period of many years,” Captain Alford points out with a gleam of pride.

            Among moments the retired captain can vividly remember in his long police career was an episode involving a notorious California check artist dubbed “The Traveller.”

            “This character had written around $300,000 in checks all over the country,” recounted Alford. “He was a slick on and hard to nail down. We kept careful records on the man such as his method of operations. We noticed that every time he got north of San Francisco he usually ranged up into Oregon.”

            The next time “The Traveller” was known to be operating north of ‘Frisco, Oregon police and merchants were alerted. A discouraging interval followed. Then came a report that Eugene had been struck by a check writer believed to be the wanted man. Things cooled off a bit until Captain Alford’s office tossed a composite drawing of the fugitive in the broth and showed the drawing to every motel and hotel operator within a twenty-five mile radius of Eugene.

            The drawing was identified by a motel owner in the McKenzie Pass, registration was obtained and handwriting compared to a bad check passed in Eugene. From the motel registration a Los Angles address was obtained and that did it. “The Traveller” was corralled soon after.

            Captain Alford’s immediate retirement plans? “About six months of relaxing first of all,” he says.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Max Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 1 March 1896 and died _____ Oct 1964, last residence Palm Springs, Riverside Co., CA.

            See the obituaries of his first wife, Peggy Alford; his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and his siblings Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Walden Taylor Alford, and Aggie Alford Larson in this compilation.

            OR Deaths lists Max Alford died in Marion Co., on 28 _____ 1964, spouse Gay.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Max L. 1896 OR¹, Eugene Clair 1866 IA², Henry Constantine 1828 NY³, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁴, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁵, Benedict 1716 CT⁶, Benedict 1688 CT⁷, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁸, Benedict 1619 England⁹.

 

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MELISSA ALFORD BEIDLER

 

WALLOWA SUN

Wallowa, Wallowa Co., OR—Thursday, 4 February 1937

 

            Mrs. Melissa Beidler, for more than half a century a resident of Wallowa, passed away at her home in La Grande early Tuesday morning as a result of heart disease. Mrs. Beidler had been in poor health since a year ago last July but much of the time was able to be up and kept moving about in her usual manner. Since Christmas, however, she had been bedridden and gradually grew weaker until the end came.

            Mrs. Beidler came to Wallowa county with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred [sic—Alford], in 1883 when she was a girl thirteen years old from Kansas, where she was born, Sept. 29, 1870.

            They made the trip in the old pioneer style with wagon and team, and in another wagon belonging to the same train was Austin Beidler and his folks also coming from [Linn Co.] Kansas.

            On Thanksgiving day four years later she and Mr. Beidler were married and but a short time spent in Idaho and Elgin, Wallowa was their home until his death July 8, 1934. That fall Mrs. Beidler went to La Grande where she made her home with her son Harley, and Mrs. Edna Kiel.

            Mr. and Mrs. Beidler were the parents of eight children, three of whom preceded her in death. The living are: Herbert, Harley and Mrs. Edna Kiel of La Grande, Harry of Lostine and Mrs. Leslie Harris of Wallowa.

            She also is survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two brothers, Sherman Alford of Stockton, California and George Alford of Mountain View, California.

            Service will be held today at 1:30 from the Christian Church.

 

AAFA NOTES (from Ann Murphy [emurphy64@cox.net], great-great-granddaughter of Melissa’s parents, who posted this obituary to Rootsweb’s Alford Mailing List): Melissa Alford Beidler was the daughter of James Alford and Harriet Jane Goldsmith. Melissa and Austin married 24 Nov 1887. On the 1880 census they were in Belleville, Chautauqua Co., KS. Melissa had a sister living Moline, Elk Co., KS, Mary Indiana Alford Perry b. 20 June 1861 in Alfordsville, Daviess Co., IN, and d. 5 Jan 1938, buried in Greenlawn Cemetery in Grenola, Elk Co., KS.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            Her Alford lineage: Melissa 1870 KS¹, James 1824 IN², James 1791 VA³, John 1768 VA⁴, Thomas 1736 VA⁵, John 1696 ?? ⁶.

 

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MELRAE ALFORD LEUBNER

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Thursday, 3 November 2005

 

            A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in Resurrection Lutheran Church in Portland for Melrae A. Leubner, who died Oct. 29 at age 70.

            Melrae Alford was born April 28, 1935, in Leakesville, Miss. She moved to Portland in 1968. She was a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service for 26 years. She married Chris H. in 1952.

            Survivors include her husband; daughters, Louisa Gay Antle, Karel Ostrander and Judy Leubner; son, Chris D.; brothers, Gerry Fritzke and Jay Alford; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

            Arrangements by Rose City.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Melrae A. Leubner (SS# issued in MN), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.

            We included the obituary of her father, Melvin Alford, in Mississippi Obituaries.

            A family tree on Ancestry.com, posted by Melrae’s daughter, says Melrae is the daughter of Melvin Alford and Dorothy Murrae Davis.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Known and Suspected Descendants of Peachman Alford b. ca 1795 VA.

            Her lineage: Melrae 1935 MS¹, Melvin 1913 MS², Johnny Lee 1890³, John H. 1868 AL⁴, S.E. 1828 SC⁵, Peachman 1795 VA⁶.

 

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MERLE LEONARD ALFORD

 

THE OBSERVER

La Grande, Union Co., OR—26 November 2001

 

            Merle L. Alford, 83, of Joseph, died Nov. 15 at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Bollman Funeral Home, 315 W. Main St., in Enterprise. Burial will be at Enterprise Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born May 27, 1918, to George L. and Ruth Carter Alford in Causey, N.M. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1937, and on Nov. 9, 1943, he married Aleene Barton of Bend. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was a partner in owning and operating the Alford Ranch in Joseph for over 50 years. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, the Wallowa County Grain Growers and the Good Sam RV Club.

            He enjoyed his family, hunting, fishing and farming.

            Survivors include his wife and two sons, Gary L. and John M. Alford, all of Joseph; a daughter, Marietta Hauser of Twin Falls, Idaho; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clebert Alford of Portland, George Alford of Joseph and Glen Alford of Amity; a sister, Joan Tippett of Asotin, Wash.; and other relatives.

            Memorials may be made to any charity.

 

Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Merle L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Aleene Claire Barton Alford; his mother Ruth L. Carter Alford; and his brothers George Wayne Alford and Glen Emory Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            His lineage: Merle Leonard 1918 NM¹, George Leonard 1896 MO², Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN³, John M. 1821 TN⁴, John 1786 NC⁵.

 

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MISSOURI EVELYN ORPURD ALFORD

 

OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—10 November 1942

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Evelyn Alford, 82, at her home, route six, Salem [Marion Co.], Sunday, November 8. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edell [sic: Edith] Rhodes; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Woodhouse, Mrs. A.F. Snider, both of Fresno; one brother, Fletcher Orpurd of Cottage Grove. Services will be held from the Terwilliger-Edwards chapel, Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. C.C. Best will officiate, with interment in Jason Lee cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her husband, Franklin B. Alford; and her daughter Jennie Viola Alford Johnson in this compilation.

            On the 1900 (Cottage Grove, Lane Co., OR), 1920 (Englewood, Marion Co., OR), and 1930 (Englewood, Marion Co., OR) censuses, she is listed as Missouri or Missouri E. Alford, wife of Franklin B. Alford.

            Included with her obituary, posted at , are her birth date, 8 Dec 1859, the names of her parents “Calvin & Eliza (Newcook) Orford”; and “ widow of Franklin Alford; born Indianapolis, IN.”

            A biography of Evelyn’s father, Luther Fletcher Orpurd, is in The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912, Volume 4, by Joseph Gaston (1912), pp. 369–370, online at Google Books. In this biography, Evelyn is named “Missouri, wife of Frank Alford.”

 

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MONA L. FORNCROOK ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Monday, 21 April 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            The graveside funeral will be held April 24 for Mona L. Alford of Eugene, who died April 19 of cancer. She was 75. Alford was born December 8, 1922 in Eugene to Roy and Pearl Forncrook. She married Norman Alford in Vancouver, WA on June 21, 1941. He died October 2, 1994.

            Alford worked at Emerald Lanes and for American Handicraft. Her interests included bowling, hunting, tole painting, macrame and knitting. She was a member of the Moose, the Elks and belonged to the Women’s Bowling Association.

            Survivors include a son, Jerry of Veneta, a daughter, Marilyn Alford of St. Peters, MO; a brother, Robert Forncrook of Beaverton; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A grandson, James Tallent, died previously. Visitation is from 9am to noon Friday at Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene. Friday’s service is at 3pm at West Lawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Eugene. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Norman Lee Alford, in this compilation.

 

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MORELLE PARNELL HALFORD ROCK

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—13 November 2003

 

            Morelle Parnell Rock died on November 8, 2003, at the age of 78. At her request, there was no memorial service.

            Morelle was born on October 11, 1925, to Ethel and George Halford in Seattle, Washington. Residing in Portland for 57 years, Morelle worked in the Kaiser shipyards during World War II. After attending Pacific University and Portland State University, she became an elementary teacher and taught for 22 years. She married William H. Rock, Jr., in 1946. He passed away in 1995 after 49 years of marriage.

            Surviving are five children.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Morelle P. Rock (SS# issued in WA), last residence Portland, Clackamas Co., OR.

            Her memorial at FindAGrave.com, Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, says the inscription on her gravestone includes “Wife of Rock, William H., SSGT US Army.”

 

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MURIEL SCHAEFFER ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 16 August 1996

 

            A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 1996 in Neveh Zedek Cemetery for Muriel S. Alford, who died Aug. 13. She was 64.

            Mrs. Alford was born Oct. 21, 1931, in New York City. Her maiden name was Schaeffer.

            Survivors include her husband, Saul of Portland; her son, Seth of Raleigh Hills; her mother, Nettie Schaeffer of New York City; her brothers, Jerome Schaeffer of Smithfield, N.C. and Charles Schaeffer of Franklin Square, N.Y.; and two grandchildren....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

            See the obituary of her husband, Saul Alford, in this compilation.

 

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NIOMA F. BIRDSLEY ALVORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Monday, 20 February 2006

 

            Nioma F. Alvord died Feb. 11, 2006, at age 96. Nioma F. Birdsley was born Dec. 8, 1909, in Washington [Washington Co.], Kan. She moved to Portland in the early 1930s and was a waitress for several restaurants, including Henry Thiele’s, and then a cook at Willamette Nursing Home for 25 years.

            Survivors include her friends, Jack Hershey, Miriam Drake and John Bailey.

            Arrangements by Lincoln Memorial.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Nioma F. Alvord (SS# issued in CA) was born 8 Dec 1909, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.

 

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NORLEIGH LEROY ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—5 September 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

JUNCTION CITY—A memorial service will be held Sept. 7 for Norleigh L. Alford of Junction City, who died Aug. 30 of age related causes. He was 86.

            He was born July 22, 1910, in Myrtle Point [Coos Co.]. He married Maude Schmitt in Eugene on Aug. 2, 1929. Alford was a logger and business partner for Camas Swale Lumber in Creswell. Later he worked for the Lane County Motor Pool, retiring in 1971. He moved to Junction City in 1978. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and traveling. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Junction City.

            In addition to his wife, survivors include two sons; Norleigh Alford Jr. of Junction City, and Everett of Hereford, Ariz.; a sister, Nelda Westrope of Springfield; six grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

            Saturday’s service will be at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Junction City, with private burial at the Creswell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Hospice or the Eugene Mission. Poole-Larson Funeral Home in Eugene [1100 Charnelton, Eugene, OR 97401 541-484-1435] is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Norleigh L. Alford (SS# issued in OR) but list his death date as 15 Aug 1996, last residence Junction City, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his wife, Maude Edna Schmitt Alford, in this compilation.

            OR Deaths lists Norleigh Leroy Alford, died 30 Aug 1996 in Lane Co., born 22 July 1910, spouse Maude.

            In 1920 in Reedsport, Douglas Co., OR, Norleigh, 7 OR, is listed as the son of Rollie, 34 OR (parents b. CA and UT), and Cora Alford. His sister Nelda, 7 OR, is also listed.

            Oregon Marriages, 1906–1920 (Ancestry.com), lists Rollie Everett Alford, married Cora Evelyn Endicott on 12 June 1911 in Coos Co., OR.

            On Rollie Everett Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is age 33, a logger living in Sitkum, Coos Co., OR. He was born 25 May 1885 and names his wife Cora E. Alford. He signs his name “Rollie Alford.”

            In 1930, Dora, Coos Co., OR: Philip Alford, 76 CA (parents b. IN and OH); his wife Frances 73 UT; and children: Marshall 50 CA widowed, Edna 48 CA single, Rollie 43 CA divorced, and Elwin 27 OR single.

            In 1880, Indian Valley, Colusa Co., CA: P.A. Alford, 25 CA (parents b. IN and OH); his wife Fanny 22 UT; and son Marshal 3 CA.

            In 1870, Colusa, Colusa Co., CA: Matthew Alford, 50 NC; Sarah 50

            OR Deaths lists Rollie E. Alford, died 15 _____ 1957 in Coos Co., spouse Martha.

            OR Deaths lists Philip Alford, died 2 Jan 1939 in Coos Co., spouse Frances.

            His lineage: Norleigh Leroy 1910 OR¹, Rollie Everett 1885 OR², Philip 1854 CA³.

 

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NORMAN LEE ALFORD

Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—3 October 1994

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            The funeral will be Oct. 5 for life-long Eugene resident Norman L. Alford, who died Oct. 2 of heart failure. He was 74. He was born June 2, 1920, in Eugene, and attended Eugene schools. He married Mona Forncrook on June 21, 1941, in Vancouver, Wash.

            During World War II, Alford served with the Army's 640th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was later employed as a tire recapper and worked for more than 30 years at Retread Tires Shop in Eugene. He was a lifetime member of the Eugene Elks Lodge No. 357, and he enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting.

            In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Alvin of Springfield; a daughter, Marilyn of Beaverton; two brothers, Alvin of Springfield and Richard of Winchester; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

            Wednesday's graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park in Eugene. Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Norman L. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Mona Forncrook Alford; his parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and his brothers Alvin Lavern Alford and Richard A. Alford in this compilation.

            1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Norman Lee 1920 OR¹, William Everett 1893 OR², John Felberd 1865 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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PATRICIA KATHLEEN CONROY HALFORD

 

STATESMAN JOURNAL

Salem, Marion Co., OR—Saturday, 22 May 2010

 

November 19, 1918 - May 18, 2010

 

MT. ANGEL—At the age of 91, Patricia Halford died the evening of May 18th. She left this world peacefully after living a full and selfless life. Born in The Dalles, Ore. and raised on a sheep ranch in the Shaniko/Bakeoven area, she was the daughter of Anthony and Mary Conroy. She attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy, The Dalles in 1937. She married Joseph Halford in 1938 in Yakima, settling in Fort Klamath in 1948. In 1953 the family moved to Roseburg, where she finished raising their five children.

            Her husband Joe passed away in 1959.

            In 1994 Pat moved to Silverton and in 2007 to Orchard House Assisted Living in Mt. Angel.

            Patricia was a mother to Dick of Riddle, Ore., Joe of Madera, Calif., Bob (Judy) of Beaver Creek, Ore., Dan (Pat) of Mt. Shasta, Calif. and Patti Beutler (Paul) of Salem. She had 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren, all of whom she was extremely proud.

            She was preceded in death by her son, Bob; and brothers, Bob, Joe (of Portland) and John (of Shaniko) Conroy.

            She graduated from Umpqua Community College at age 50 and got her drivers license at age 53. She worked at the Douglas County Library in Roseburg and had been a member of Moose Lodge there for over 50 years. Pat loved to travel and explore the back roads of Oregon. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery work, traveling, visiting friends, baking sugar cookies and reading. She was known by many for her regular letters, birthday cards and Christmas cards. Some referred to her as the Energizer Bunny.

            A Celebration Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 24th at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Silverton. A committal service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 25th at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Roseburg. Funeral arrangements are through Unger Funeral Chapel in Silverton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Patricia K. Halford (SS# issued in OR) was born 19 Nov 1918, last residence Mt. Angel, Marion Co., OR.

 

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PEGGY ALFORD

 

STATESMAN JOURNAL

Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 5 September 1995

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

Peggy Alford

Sept. 7, 1898—Sept. 3, 1995

 

GLADSTONE—Peggy Alford, 96, formerly of Salem, died of age related causes Sunday. Born in Prairie City.

            She graduated from Salem High School and studied dressmaking and design at Oregon State University. She started sewing at age 14 and continued her occupation until the 1980s, when she lost her sight. She married Max Alford; they later divorced.

            Survivors include her daughter, Maxine “Nicki” Youker of Clackamas; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

            At her request, no services will be held. Interment will be in the City View Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements are by Wilhelm’s Mortuary, Portland.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Peggy Alford (SS# issued in OR) was born 7 Sept 1898 and died _____ Sept 1995, last residence Salem, Marion Co., OR.

            See the obituary of her husband, Max L. Alford,  in this compilation.

 

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RICHARD A. ALFORD

Brother of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 17 January 2009

 

WINCHESTER BAY—Richard "Dick" Alford of Winchester Bay died Jan. 5 of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 78. No service is planned.

            He was born Jan. 31, 1930, in Eugene to William and Addie Hatfield Alford . He married Barbara Davison on Dec. 8, 1951. They later divorced.

            Alford attended Eugene High School and served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, attaining the rank of corporal. He was a commercial fisherman, a driver for McDonald Candy Co., and a charter boat pilot.

            Survivors include two sons, Randy of Winchester Bay and Terry of Hood River; a sister, Enola Burke of Springfield; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

            Arrangements by Burns's Riverside Florence Funeral Chapel. Remembrances to the American Lung Association.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard A. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Reedsport, Douglas Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his parents, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford and William Everett Alford; and his brothers Alvin Lavern Alford and Norman Lee Alford in this compilation.

            1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Richard A. 1930 OR¹, William Everett 1893 OR², John Felberd 1865 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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RICHARD J. ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 3 March 2007

 

CHESHIRE [Lane Co.]—Richard "Rich" Alford of Cheshire died Feb. 28 of complications of heart disease at age 62. No service is planned.

            He was born March 8, 1944, in Ypsilanti, Mich., to Barry and Ruth Burgar Alford. He married Sue Lacy in August 1966 in Michigan and they later divorced.

            He worked as a restaurant owner and manager.

            Survivors include his mother, Ruth MacFarlane of Mass City, Mich.; a daughter, Lacy Bridges of Decatur, Ga.; three brothers, Peter of Cheshire, Michael of Portage, Mich., and Thomas of Ypsilanti; and a sister, Janet Alford of Colorado.

            Arrangements by Alpha Cremation Services in Eugene.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Richard J. Alford (SS# issued in MI), last residence Cheshire, Lane Co., OR.

 

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ROBERT DUDLEY ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 21 February 2006

 

            A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver for Dr. Robert Dudley Alford, who died Feb. 5 of cerebrovascular disease at age 79.

            Dr. Alford was born Jan. 26, 1927, in Pendleton. He moved to Portland in 1949. He graduated from the University of Oregon and its dental school. He served in the Air Force and was a dentist in private practice. He was a Boy Scout leader. He married Mary Esther “Mea” Brock in 1949.

            Survivors include his wife; son, Douglas B.; daughter, Susan A. Boucher; brother, Lowell L.; and five grandchildren.

            Remembrances to the church. Arrangements by Autumn.

 

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THE COLUMBIAN

Vancouver, Clark Co., WA—Tuesday, 21 February 2006

 

            Robert Dudley Alford, 79, a retired dentist, passed away Feb. 5, 2006. He was born Jan. 26, 1927 at Pendleton [Umatilla Co.], OR. Robert was a past member of the Royal Oaks Country Club and a member of the Church of The Good Shepherd in Vancouver, WA. He was a Captain in the US Air Force (1954-1956), a Boy Scout Leader of Troop 256 in Portland, OR and was active in philanthropic activities for Hospice Southwest in Vancouver.

            Survivors include his wife, Mary Esther (Mea) Alford at home in Tigard, OR; daughter, Susan (David) Alford Boucher of Terrebonne, OR; son, Douglas Brock (Carolyn) Alford of Durham, OR; and brother, Lowell L. Alford of Vancouver, WA. A Memorial Service will be held Fri., Feb. 24, 2006 at 2:00 pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver, WA....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert D. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.

 

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ROBERT E. ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 8 June 1995

 

            A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1995, in Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home.

            Mr. Alford died of complications of diabetes June 7 at age 68.

            He was born Sept. 13, 1926, in Buxton [Washington Co.].

            He was a U.S. Navy veteran who owned and operated Alford Logging in Estacada and REA Logging in St. Helens, Wash.

            Mr. Alford married Betty Lutz in 1949.

            Besides his wife, survivors are his son, Robert A. of Gresham; daughters, Betty A. Milton of Moses Lake, Wash., and Beverly Alford of Carver; mother, Grace of Colton; sisters, Juanita Jenkins of Colton and Marilyn Hemerich of Underwood, Wash.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchildren.

            Interment in Willamette National Cemetery. Remembrances: Oregon City BPOE Lodge 1189, Estacada Lions Club or Redland Grange.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list his death.

 

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ROBERT EDDIE HALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Wednesday, 28 August 2002

 

            A funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, in Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home for Robert E. Halford, who died Aug. 22 at age 70.

            Mr. Halford was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Portland, where he lived all his life. He graduated from Franklin High School and served in the Navy. He was a baker for Safeway for 38 years. In 1990, he married Florence Woodfill.

            Survivors include his wife; daughters, Terrie Halford, Susan Belcher and Sandra Halford; son, Steven; stepdaughters, Melvina Carter, Susan Lavorato, Deborah Pinkston and Nancy McGuire; stepson, Timothy Pinkston; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert E. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co, OR.

            The memorial for Robert Eddie Halford at FindAGrave.com, Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, says the inscription on his gravestone includes “ADAN, US Navy, Korea.”

 

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ROBERT HARLAN ALFORD

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Friday, 11 September 1998

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            Services have been held for Robert Harlan Alford of Bend, who died Aug. 22 of cancer.

            The former Eugene resident was 67.

            He was born Feb. 7, 1931, in San Francisco to Helen and Lawrence Alford. He graduated from Sequoia High School in 1948 and served in the Marines and the Army from 1949 to 1953.

            He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah in 1958. He moved to Lane County in 1966 and to Bend in 1977. He opened an accounting and bookkeeping business, also working for the U.S. Postal Service and as a substitute teacher.

            Alford was a reader of history, philosophy and literature. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and cultivating wildflowers. His travels took him to Patagonia, Machu Pichu, the Serengeti, Easter Island, the Galapagos and the Silk Road to China.

            Survivors include his stepmother, Marjorie Alford; a sister, Kathy Clawson; and a brother, James.

            Niswonger & Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to 1000 Friends of Oregon or the Nature Conservancy.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert H. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.

            California Birth Index, 1905-1995 (Ancestry.com) lists Robert Harlan Alford born 7 Feb 1931 in San Francisco Co., mother’s maiden name Currence.

 

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ROBERT LEE HALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Friday, 28 October 2005

 

            A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Oregon City for Robert Lee Halford, who died Oct. 27 at age 65.

            Mr. Halford was born Aug. 14, 1940, in Red Bluff [Tehama Co.], Calif. He served in the Navy. He moved to Beavercreek [Clackamas Co.] in 1977 and owned Structural Wood Products for 25 years. In 1962, he married Judy Johnson.

            Survivors include his wife; daughters, Tami Neumann, Chris Halford and Carmen Rooney; sons, Mike, Tony and Lee; mother, Patricia; brothers, Joe, Dan and Dick; sister, Patty Beutler; one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren.

            Remembrances to his church. Arrangements by Hillside Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Robert L. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Beavercreek, Clackamas Co., OR.

            California Birth Index, 1905–1995 [Ancestry.com] lists Robert Lee Halford, born 14 Aug 1940 in Tehama Co., mother’s maiden name Conroy.

            His memorial at FindAGrave.com, Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, says the inscription on his gravestone includes “MM2 US Navy.”

 

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RONALD GENE ALFORD

 

THE BULLETIN

Bend, Deschutes Co., OR—30 May 2007

 

 

Aug. 18, 1932 - May 26, 2007

 

            Ronald G. Alford, of Bend, died Saturday. He was 74.

            A celebration of life Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene. Interment will be held at Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene.

            Mr. Alford was born Aug. 18, 1932, in Eugene to Emery and Grace (Vaughn) Alford. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1950 and the University of Oregon in 1957. He married Barbara Wick on Nov. 1, 1952, in Eugene.

            Mr. Alford served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. He worked as a mortgage loan officer and real estate appraiser in Eugene and Salem for many years. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Eugene and the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix. He enjoyed golf and spending time with family.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jeffrey, of Bend, and John, of La Pine; two daughters, Rhonda Trim, of La Pine, and Janielle Stringfellow, of Creswell; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

            He was preceded in death by a sister.

            Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Apache Indian School in San Carlos, Ariz.; or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

            Niswonger-Reynolds Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ronald Gene Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Bend, Deschutes Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his father, Emery Ray Alford; and his sister Joanne Loy Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: Ronald Gene 1932 OR¹, Emery Ray 1895 OR², John Felberd 1865 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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RUTH L. ALFORD MICKELSON

 

MAIL TRIBUNE

Medford, Jackson Co., OR—Friday, 14 March 2003

 

[This obituary is not verbatim.]

 

            Ruth L. Mickelson, 77, of Medford, died on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, in Medford. Services [will be] held on Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Medford. Interment was in Union Cemetery in Mooers Forks, New York.

            She was born on July 15, 1925, in Mooers Forks, New York, to Lynn and Gertrude Alford. She graduated from Champlain School of Nursing in Plattsburg, New York, and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Oregon University in Ashland. On January 13, 1949, in Mooers Forks, New York, she married John Leonard Mickelson, who preceded her in death. She was a physician’s assistant and a neurological registered nurse.

            Survivors include four daughters, Sara Mickelson of Issaquah, Washington, Sherry Mickelson of New York City, JoAnn Brehm of Richland, Washington, and Judy Mickelson of Santa Barbara, California, and, son, Gary of New York City.

 

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PRESS-REPUBLICAN

Plattsburgh, NY—Tuesday, 4 May 2003

 

MEDFORD, Ore.—Ruth L. (Alford) Mickelson, 77, of Medford, Ore., and formerly of Mooers Forks, N.Y., passed away March 11, 2003.

            She was born July 15, 1925, in Mooers Forks, N.Y., to Lynn and Gertrude Alford.

            She graduated from Champlain School of Nursing in Plattsburgh, N.Y., and received a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Southern Oregon University, located in Ashland, Ore. On Jan. 13, 1949, she married John Mickelson in Mooers Forks, N.Y., who preceded her in death.

            Mrs. Mickelson worked as a physicians assistant and as a neurological registered nurse. She was a rosarian and a rose society show judge. Mrs. Mickelson enjoyed photography, knitting and crafting.

            Survivors include four daughters, JoAnn Brehm of Richland, Wash., Sara Mickelson of Issaquah, Wash., Sherry Mickelson of New York City and Judy Mickelson of Santa Barbara, Calif.; one son, Gary Mickelson of New York City; a son-in-law, John Brehm of Richland, Wash.; and a grandson. Other survivors include one brother, Harold Alford of Plattsburgh, N.Y.; and three sisters, Betty Morrison of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Eunice Babbie of Peru, N.Y., and Shirley Walker of Champlain, N.Y.

            A funeral service for Ruth L. Mickelson was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2003, at the First Methodist Church in Medford, Ore....

            Burial will be at the Union Cemetery in Mooers Forks, N.Y., on May 6, 2003, at noon.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Ruth L. Mickelson (SS# issued in IN), last residence Medford, Jackson Co., OR.

 

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RUTH L. CARTER ALFORD

 

Source unknown

Wallowa Co., OR—_____ October 1986

Included in AAFA ACTION, June 1992

 

            Ruth Alford, 87, died at the Wallowa County [OR] Nursing Home Thursday.

            She was born in Rimby, Mo., on Jan. 19, 1899 to William Landon and Jennie Louellen Carter.

            She married George Leonard Alford on April 9, 1917, in Rogers, N.M. The couple moved to Wallowa County from Oklahoma 61 years ago. She was homemaker and a member of the Silver Lake Rebekah Lodge. Her husband died on Jan. 24, 1979.

            Mrs. Alford is survived by sons, Merle and George of Joseph. Clebert of Portland, Glen of Baker; daughter, Joan Tippet of Asotin, Wash.; sisters, Eula Winfrey of Milton-Freewater, Cuba Mathews of Union Town, Wash., and DeMoise White of Enterprise; 17 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

            The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bollman Chapel in Enterprise, with the Rev. Charles Chase officiating.

            Interment will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery.

            Memorials may be sent to the charity of one's choice or made to the Wallowa County Nursing Home or the United Methodist Church in care of Bollman Funeral Home, Main at West Third, Enterprise, Or., 97828.

 

Photo from Enterprise Cemetery, Enterprise, Wallowa Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographer, Michelle Drayton-Fisher

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Oct 1986) dates of Ruth Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Joseph, Wallowa Co., OR.

            OR Deaths lists Ruth Alford, died 30 Oct 1986 in Wallowa Co., OR, age 87, spouse George.

            See the obituaries of her sons George Wayne Alford, Glen Emory Alford, and Merle Leonard Alford in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #1.

            Her husband’s lineage: George Leonard 1896 MO¹, Pleasant Holloman 1849 TN², John M. 1821 TN³, John 1786 NC⁴.

 

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SALLY I. ALFORD VOSS

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Thursday, 24 April 2003

 

            A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Garfield Community Church in Estacada for Sally Voss who died on April 12 at age 63.

            She was born on October 22, 1939 in Mayville [Gilliam Co.] and was raised in Estacada. She was a meat wrapper for Horner’s Market.

            Survivors include her daughters, Kathy Williams, Kim Chaffant and Kristy Voss; sons, Bill McKinney, Kirt Voss, and Kipp Voss; mother and father, Bob and Winnie Hughes; 14 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the death dates of Sally I Voss (SS# issued in WA), but list her birth date as 21 Oct 1938, last residence Estacada, Clackamas Co., OR.

 

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SAUL ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—4 September 2001

 

            A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, in Neveh Zedek-Rose City Lodge Cemetery for Saul Alford, who died Sept. 2 at age 71.

            Mr. Alford was born Oct. 13, 1929, in New York City. He received bachelor's degrees from the University of Chicago and City College of New York and master's degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. He was a quality assurance engineer for Aerojet General in Sacramento, Calif., and Argonne National Laboratories in Chicago, then was a computer programmer for Official Airline Guides in Oak Brook, Ill., until he retired in the late 1980s. He moved to Portland in 1992. In 1952, he married Muriel Schaeffer; she died in 1996.

            Survivors include his son, Seth; brother, Jack; and two grandchildren.

            Remembrances to any autism research or aid organization. Arrangements by Holman's.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Saul Alford (SS# issued in NY), last residence Portland, Washington Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his wife, Muriel Schaeffer Alford, in this compilation.

 

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SHEILA DOREEN COOPER ALFORD

 

HERMISTON HERALD

Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR—Monday, 29 June 2009

 

 

Aug. 20, 1948–June 24, 2009

 

            Sheila Doreen Alford died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at her daughter’s home in Pendleton at the age of 60. She was born Aug. 20, 1948 at Hermiston to parents, George Gaylord and Beatrice Yvonne (Smith) Cooper.

            Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at the Hermiston Cemetery in Hermiston. Following the service there will be a gathering for family and friends at the Seventh Day Adventist Church CSC Building, 855 W. Highland Ave., Hermiston.

            Sheila was born and raised in Hermiston, and graduated from Hermiston High School in 1966. On June 22, 1968 she married LeeRoy Allen Alford in Winnemucca, Nev. She worked as a secretary for the Umatilla Army Depot and the Bureau of Reclamation. Sheila was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, singing, fishing, vacationing at the ocean, helping others in need, and spending time with her family, grandkids and friends.

            She is survived by husband, LeeRoy Alford of Stanfield; mother, Beatrice Cooper of Hermiston; son, Seth Alford of Walla Walla, Wash.; three daughters, Sherra Alford of Pendleton, Tanna Alford of Pendleton and Alisha Alford; three brothers, Gary Cooper of Hermiston, Jack Cooper of Sumpter, and Jess Cooper of Hermiston; and five grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her father, George Cooper.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201 or to the Echo Softball Team.

            Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Sheila Doreen Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed.

 

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TERESA D. “TERI” HALLFORD BOAZ

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 30 May 2006

 

            A service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Willamina High School for Teresa D. “Teri” Boaz, who died May 28 of cancer at age 57.

            Teresa D. Hallford was born May 11, 1949, in Bend [Deschutes Co.], and raised in Silverton [Marion Co.]. She moved to Willamina [Yamhill Co.] in 1973 and was a cook and then head cook for the Willamina School District for 22 years. In 1970, she married James L.

            Survivors include her husband; daughter, Tracy Avalon; son, Ryan; mother, Donna Watts; brother, Doug Hallford; sister, Sharon Brooks; and four grandchildren.

            Remembrances to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Rose City.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Teresa D. Boaz (SS# issued in OR), last residence Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR.

 

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THELMA A. JONES ALFORD

Sister-in-law of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 25 April 1987

 

            Thelma A. Alford, of Eugene, died April 22, 1987, at the age of 76. She was born in Yakima, Washington on September 14, 1919.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal, and her daughter, Leola Marie Fisher.

            She is survived by 4 daughters, Barbara Lewis, Patricia Faccio, and Bobbie Casey, all of Eugene, and Rae Crowson, of Elmira; 2 sons: William Alford, of Eugene, and Richard Alford of Portland; 2 brothers: Lawrence Jones and Ted Jones, both of Springfield; and a step-sister, Wibby L. Hommedieu of Oakridge; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

            Memorial services will be Monday, April 27, at 1 pm at Lounsbury-Musgrove Funeral Chapel....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ Apr 1987) dates of Thelma Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituary of her husband’s father, William Everett Alford, in this compilation.

 

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THOMAS CLIFFORD ALFORD

 

EAST OREGONIAN

Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Friday, 28 July 2006

 

July 20, 1936–July 23, 2006

 

ADAMS—Tom C. Alford died July 23, 2006, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla. He was 70. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date....

 

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IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

El Centro, Imperial Co., CA—Sunday, 30 July 2006

 

 

            Tom C. Alford, 70, of Adams [Umatilla Co.], Oregon passed away on Sunday, July 23.

            Tom was born July 20, 1936, in El Centro, CA. A true Imperial Valley native, Tom was raised in El Centro and graduated from Central Union High School in 1955. Growing up, when he wasn’t helping his parents with the family business, Alford’s Liquor Store, he was always involved in something related to cattle or agriculture.

            In 1958, he married Irene Arnaiz of Imperial after serving two years in Germany in the U.S. Army.

            Tom graduated from Cal-Poly Pomona in 1961 with a B.S. in Agriculture Business Management. Shortly thereafter, he decided to put his expertise to work in the livestock industry in Athena [Umatilla Co.], OR. Tom relocated his family to Athena where he and wife Irene raised their three children.

            Throughout his life, he remained a dedicated Cattleman and was extremely involved in the livestock industry and passionate about promoting the Beef Industry. Tom was a life-long member and board member for the Northwest Livestock PCA where throughout the years he established many lifelong friends. In addition he served as Vice President for the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association in 1974.

            Over the years, he managed cattle across the West coast from Hunter Liggett, CA, to Oregon and the Imperial Valley.

            Tom loved visiting family and friends and thought nothing of jumping in his pick-up for a quick 1200-mile road trip. Whether it was to El Centro or Nevada, you never knew when he would show up, or with what. (Livestock and all!) In the later part of his life, he especially enjoyed spending time at the Cherry Creek Ranch in Butte Valley, Nevada, ranching and horseback riding with his friends and family.

            Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Irene Alford, brothers Mike and Richard Alford, of El Centro, and wife Irene Alford, of Athena.

            Tom is survived by companion Penny French, of Adams, son Charlie and wife Andra, and daughters; Chandler, Cassidy and Camryn, of El Centro, CA; daughter Evie Box and sons Paul, Brian and Cody, and daughter Tiffany, of Littleton, CO; son Cliff and wife Julie, and daughter Jordan and son Calder, of Athena....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Tom C. Alford (SS# issued in CA), last residence Athena, Umatilla Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his wife, Irene D. Arnaiz Alford, in this compilation. We included the obituary of his nephew Thomas Aaron Alford in California Obituaries.

            California Birth Index, 1905–1995 (Ancestry.com), lists Thomas Clifford Alford born 20 July 1936 in Imperial Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Bogue.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy Known Descendants of Lodwick Alford and Judith Jackson.

            His lineage: Thomas Clifford 1936 CA1, Aaron Leon 1913 TX2, Thomas Zachary 1886 TX3, Zachariah/Zachary Taylor 1850 GA4, James Andrew Jackson 1814 GA5, Lodwick 1775 NC6.

 

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VADIE E. DICKS ALFORD

 

IDAHO STATESMAN

Boise, Ada Co., ID—Thursday, 28 December 2006

 

            Vadie E. Dicks Alford, 95, Ontario [Malheur Co., OR], died Monday [Dec 25] at home. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Ontario 3rd LDS Ward. Family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. today at the Relief Society Room. Burial will follow at Rosedale Memorial Gardens, Payette [Payette Co. ID]. Arrangements by Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Ontario.

 

Photo from currently non-working website: <www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~idpayett/rosedale/rosephotosd/dicksvadiealford.jpg>

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Vadie E. Dicks (SS # issued in FL) was born 21 Nov 1911 and d. 25 Dec 2006, last residence Ontario, Malheur Co., OR.

            Norris Lynn Alford, AAFA #0422 maintains a website for the Descendants of ‘Irish’ John Alford, including family genealogy, many photos, and historical information.

            Her husband’s lineage: Walter 1922 WV¹, Sylvannus 1884 WV², Adam A. 1841 VA³, Robert 1814 VA⁴, George 1763 Ireland⁵, John 1735 Ireland⁶.

 

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VELMA OLIVE MOSKOP ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co, OR—Tuesday, 6 August 1996

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            Velma Olive Alford died Aug. 4, 1996, of scleroderma at age 82. A viewing will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 7, in Ross Hollywood Chapel.

            Mrs. Alford was born Feb. 13, 1914, in Pocahontas, Ark. Her maiden name was Moskop. She moved to Eugene, where she married Clell L. in 1935. They moved to Portland in 1939.

            Mrs. Alford was a bookkeeper for Pendleton Woolen Mills for eight years and a cashier for Charles F. Berg for three years. She retired in the 1960s.

            Her husband died in 1991. Survivors include her sisters, Pairlee “Billie” Courtright of Springfield and Ellen Tinker of Klamath Falls.

            Private interment will be in Portland Memorial Mausoleum.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Velma O. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

            See the obituary of her mother-in-law, Lillie Bell Perkins Alford, in this compilation.

            Clell Lavern Alford was born Nov 27, 1908.

            Her husband’s lineage: Clell Lavern 1908 OR¹, John Felberd 1865 OR², Russell 1824 TN³, Thomas 1802 VA⁴, William 1775 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ?? ⁷.

 

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VERNE EUGENE ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 2 September 2008

 

            A gathering will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, in the Hillsboro home of Pam Bulmann for Verne E. Alford of Portland, who died Aug. 22 at age 83.

            Verne E. Alford was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Portland. He served in the Navy during World War II and in the Navy Reserve. He was a lineman for PGE. He married Joanne Olson Mills.

            Survivors include his wife; daughters, Pam Bulmann, Debbie Romjue and Nancy Alford ; stepdaughter, Julie Mitchell; stepsons, Ken Mills, Clay Mills and Marty Mills; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

            Remembrances to Providence Hospice. Arrangements by Wilhelm's Portland Memorial.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Verne E. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his father, Eugene Clair Alford; and brother Clair Willis Alford in this compilation.

            The memorial for Verne Eugene Alford at FindAGrave.com, Willamette National Cemetery, Happy Valley, Clackamas Co., OR, says the inscription on his gravestone includes “EM1 US Navy, World War II.”

            1930 census in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR: E. Clair Alford, 36 OR (parents b. NY and PA); his wife Pearle J. 34 OR (parents b. KS and MN); and sons Clair W. 10 OR, and Verne E. 4-6/12 OR.

            For more information on this family, see “Ashley Owen Alford of VT and NY, 1770–1847,” AAFA ACTION, Summer 1998.

            His lineage: Verne Eugene 1924 OR¹, Eugene Clair 1894 OR², Eugene Clair 1866 IA³, Henry Constantine 1828 NY⁴, Clark Baker 1803 VT⁵, Ashley Owen 1770 VT⁶, Benedict 1716 CT⁷, Benedict 1688 CT⁸, Jeremiah 1655 CT⁹, Benedict 1619 England¹⁰.

 

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VIRGINIA CLARA HALFORD HAMILTON

 

THE WORLD

Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR—30 March 1996

 

            Funeral services for Virginia Hamilton, 68, of Coos Bay, were held at Coos Bay Chapel. Interment was at Ocean View Memory Garden. She passed away on March 28, 1996, of natural causes.

            She was born on August 31, 1927, at Barnsdall, Oklahoma, the daughter of James N. and Etta C. Halford. She married William A. Hamilton on June 14, 1958, at Springfield. A son, Larry, A grandson, Jimmy, and one brother preceded her in death.

            Survivors include her husband of Coos Bay, daughter CeCelia (Greg) Miller of Coos Bay, two sisters, and three brothers.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (_____ March 1996) dates of Virginia C. Hamilton (SS# issued in OK), last residence Coos Bay, Coos Co., OR.

 

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VIRGINIA STUART ALFORD

 

[Virginia died in OR, but we are also including her obituary in the California Obituaries compilation because of her close ties there.]

 

VENTURA COUNTY STAR

Ventura, Ventura Co., CA—Sunday, 8 October 2000

 

            Virginia Stuart Alford passed away Oct. 2 2000 in Portland Ore.

            Virginia was born June 22 1908 in Mullinville Kan. and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She lived in Los Angeles Boston Washington D.C. moved to Sunland Calif. in 1948 to Ventura in 1972 and to Portland earlier this year to be with her family. She had been very involved in Glendale PTA activities worked most recently in Ventura as a medical/radiology transcriptionist and served many years on the volunteer staff at Community Memorial Hospital.

            She was married to John Alford from 1938 until his death in 1972.

            She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Michael and Teresa of Portland; and four grandchildren.

            Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 13 2000 in the Old North Church at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Virginia S. Alford (SS# issued in CA) was born 22 June 1908, last residence Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

 

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WALDEN TAYLOR ALFORD

 

WEEKLY OREGON STATESMAN

Salem, Marion Co., OR—Tuesday, 17 May 1910

Included in AAFA ACTION, Fall 2003

 

            W.T. Alford, a painter, who was terribly burned in Portland and met death from the accident, was a resident of Salem. Relatives of the dead man reside in South Salem at La Feile and Rock streets.

            In speaking of the tragedy a Portland dispatch says:

            Injuries from the burning graphite received Friday evening on the roof of the Oregon Wood Distillery company at Linnton caused the death of W.T. Alford, a painter. A spark from the smokestack of the plant ignited the fluid with which he was painting the building. He suffered intense agony.

            While on the roof of the distillery with a rope around his waist, one end of which was fastened to the building, he was caught like a rat in a trap. He could not untie the rope and the blaze quickly consumed his clothing. Alford’s face, arms and upper part of the body were burned to a crisp. He died Saturday morning at 7 o’clock at the Good Samaritan hospital.

            The graphite with which he was spraying the roof of the building is highly inflammable until dried. After that there is no danger. In order to work on the roof, Alford had tied a rope around his waist, and fastened the other end to the roof. When the spark started the fire, he was unable to get away. Harvey Faunalson, another roofer, was nearby, but fell to the ground. Workmen in the distillery finally reached the burning man with ladders and directed a stream of water upon him. Dr. S.M. Mann of Linnton was called, but nothing could be done. The distillery is near the Whitwood Court station on the United Rail ways line.

            E.C. Alford, father of the dead man, arrived at the hospital Saturday evening. The body will be removed to Salem for interment.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Eugene Clair Alford Sr. and Ethel May Piggott Alford; and his siblings Eugene Clair Alford Jr., Max L. Alford, and Aggie Alford Larson in this compilation.

 

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WILBUR R. “WEBB” ALFORD

 

EAST OREGONIAN

Pendleton, Umatilla Co., OR—Tuesday, 21 August 2000

 

            Wilbur R. “Webb” Alford, 65, of Spray, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2000, at his home.

            Graveside service was today at Haystack Cemetery near Spray.

            Mr. Alford was born Jan. 17, 1935, at Condon, to Phil and Bonnie Farrar Alford. He lived with Clarence and Martina Warren family for many years. He attended school at Spray then served with the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.

            He worked on several ranches in Wheeler County before going to work at Kinzua Corporation. Following the mill closure, he worked for the Wheeler County Road Department for the next 20 years and also served as a deputy sheriff in Wheeler County for 20 years.

            On June 17, 1972, he married Judy Cecil at Spray.

            He was a member of Condon Elks Lodge 1869. He was involved in community activities including the school board, Spray Rodeo Association, EMTs, the Hunter’s Safety group, and the Spray Ambulance Barbecue.

            He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

            Survivors include his wife, Judy Alford, at the home; sons, Bill of Hereford, Ore., Jason of Salem, and Justin of Portland; brothers, Walt, Jim and Marvin, all of Yakima, Wash.; sisters, Sharon Lewis of Tillamook, and Chris Woods of Seattle. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Brewer.

            Memorial contributions may be made to the Spray Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 123, Spray, OR 97874.

            Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in charge of arrangements.

 

Photo from Haystack Cemetery, Wheeler Co., OR—www.findagrave.com

Permission granted by the photographers, Dan and Barbara Horn

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilbur R. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Spray, Wheeler Co., OR.

            Online family trees say his father was Phelbert William Alford, son of William Lemuel Alford and Catherine “Carrie” Grisel.

 

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WILLIAM RUSSELL“RUSS” ALFORD

Uncle of Cheryl Alford Kula, AAFA #0065

 

SIUSLAW NEWS

Florence, Lane Co., OR—Wednesday, 12 February 1997

Included in AAFA ACTION, Winter 1999

 

            William R. (Russ) Alford Sr. of Florence died Feb. 6, 1997. He was born July 21, 1910 in Philomath.

            Alford moved from Lebanon to Lorane in 1941 and retired as a self-employed logger and farmer.

            He was a member of IOOF Oddfellows Lodge and grange in Lorane.

            He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing golf.

            He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and one daughter.

            Alford is survived by a son, William (Bill), of Florence; a sister, Agnes Caswell, of Holly, Ore.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

            Burns’s Riverside Chapel Florence Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates W.R. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Florence, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituary of his sister Agnes Pearl Alford Caswell in this compilation.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: William Russell 1910 OR¹, Orville Leland 1884 OR², William Newton 1858 OR³, Russell 1824 TN⁴, Thomas 1802 VA⁵, William 1775 VA⁶, Thomas 1736 VA⁷, John 1696 ?? ⁸.

 

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WILMA FAY MADDOX GRAY JOHNSON HALFORD

 

NEWS TIMES

Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR—6 March 2002

 

            Wilma Halford, 86, of Willamina, OR, died on March 1, 2002. Private family services were held on Tuesday. Interment was in Toledo Cemetery. Macy & Son Funeral Directors in McMinnville were in charge of arrangements.

            She was born June 19, 1915, in Sweeny, TX, to Warren and Chlorena Darby Maddox. As a young girl, she moved to Oklahoma, where she was raised and educated. She moved to Akron, Colorado, in the early 1930’s. She married Dennis Gray in 1933 in Colorado. In the early 1940’s, they moved to Stayton, Oregon. Twenty years later they moved to Toledo where they remained until 1985. They then moved to Willamina.

            Survivors include her son, Oliver Johnson of Toledo, daughter, Wilda Lake of Grand Ronde, 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Her first husband, Dennis, sons Dennis, Alvin, and Frank, and sister, Della Addison, preceded her in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Wilma F. Halford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Willamina, Yamhill Co., OR.

 

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WILLIAM EVERETT ALFORD

Father of Enola Marie Alford Burke, AAFA #0023

 

THE REGISTER-GUARD

Eugene, Lane Co., OR—Saturday, 24 January 1981

 

            Everett Alford of 483 Cheshire Avenue, Eugene, died January 23, 1981.

            He was born September 12, 1893 in Harrisburg and had been a lifelong resident of this area. He was united in marriage April 11, 1917, in Eugene, to Addie L. Hatfield, who survives him.

            Father of Neal and Norman, both of Eugene, Enola Burke, and Alvin, both of Springfield, Richard of Winchester Bay; brother of Clell of Portland, Ivan of Eugene, Bessie Matson of Eugene, Doris Tribble of Oakland, California; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews.

            He was a longtime employee of the City of Eugene Maintenance Division, retiring in 1961.

            Graveside services will be held Monday, January 26, at 2:30 PM in West Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Dan Quelio of Emmanus Lutheran Church officiating. Lounsbury-Musgrove Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of William Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Eugene, Lane Co., OR.

            See the obituaries of his wife, Addie Leola Hatfield Alford; his sons Alvin Lavern Alford, Richard A. Alford, and Norman Lee Alford; his mother Lillie Bell Perkins Alford; and his siblings Bessie Beatrice Alford Hatfield Matson and Emery Ray Alford in this compilation.

            1930 census, Eugene, Lane Co., OR: Everett W. Alford, 36 OR (parents b. OR); his wife Addie L., 30 MO; and children, all b. OR: Neal M. 12, Norman L. 10, Enola M. 8, Alvin L. 5, and Richard A. 0/12.

            *See AAFA’s Published Genealogies, #2.

            His lineage: William Everett 1893 OR¹, John Felberd 1865 OR², Russell 1824 TN³, Thomas 1802 VA⁴, William 1775 VA⁵, Thomas 1736 VA⁶, John 1696 ?? ⁷.