WASHINGTON 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 published the obituary in AAFA ACTION, the issue is noted.

 

The Alford American Family Association (AAFA) has often added notes for each obituary, including Social Security Death Index (SSDI) data, relationship of the deceased to other Alfords, and lineages. Extensive research notes are not always included in the interest of making the obituaries available online. 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.

 

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: 26 FEBRUARY 2010

 

 

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ALICE ELIZABETH MERRYWEATHER ALVORD

 

SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., WA—Wednesday, 17 March 2004

 

            Alice E. Alvord, 91, of Seattle, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2004 in a health care facility in Seattle.

            She was born on August 10, 1912 in Burlington, Washington to Richard and Anna Turner Maryweather.

            At her request there was no service. A private interment was at Hawthorne Memorial Park in Mount Vernon, Washington.

            Hawthorne Funeral Home at 1825 E. College Way in Mount Vernon was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: Washington Births, 1907–1919 (Ancestry.com) lists Alice Elizabeth Merryweather, born 10 Aug 1912 in Skagit Co., daughter of Richard Merryweather and Anna Turner.

            We published the obituary of her son Joseph Mark Alvord in the California Obituaries compilation. His mother’s maiden name is spelled Merryweather in his CA Death record.

 

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ALICE W. HOLFORD COLVIN

 

TRI-CITY HERALD

Kennewick, Benton Co., WA—Wednesday, 11 June 2003

 

            Alice W. Holford Colvin, 74, passed away at her home on June 3, 2003, at 8:55 p.m. She had been born on March 16, 1929 in Colville, Washington.

            Surviving are her brothers Pete Holford of Inchelium, Washington, Elton Holford of Deer Park, Washington, Haden (Slim) Holford of Morton, Washington, Don Holford of Clayton, Washington and her sisters Frances Thomas of Daisy, Washington, Lois Smith of Newport, Washington, and Vida Snyder of Kettle Falls Washington.

            She was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Raymond Colvin; her four sons, William P. Colvin, John W. Colvin, Raymond L. Colvin, and Joe D. Colvin; her sister, Dortha Newell; and her brothers, George M. Holford and Lester Holford.

            A graveside memorial was held on June 14, 2003 at Stranger Creek Maud Cemetery.

 

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ANN MARCELLA CORNWELL ALFORD

 

KING COUNTY JOURNAL

Bellevue, King Co., WA—Thursday, 3 February 2005

 

            Ann Marcella Alford, of Sammamish, died in Redmond on Thursday, January 31, 2005. She was 89 years of age.

            Mrs. Alford was born on August 19, 1915 in Rolfe, Iowa, the daughter of James and Emma Cornwell. She came from “good pioneer stock” from Iowa; she was one of nine children. She worked as a secretary for the Federal Government where she met her future husband John Alford. They married on January 9, 1982 in Issaquah, WA.

            Mrs. Alford was a member of Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sammamish, WA. Known to her husband as “Marci May”, she was a sweet, attractive and lovable little old lady. John and Marci enjoyed motor home traveling in their retirement.

            Survivors include her husband, John; stepchildren, Kelly Ann Alford of Renton, WA and Alan John Alford of Redding, CA; two grandchildren Mitchell and Gracyn; and her sister, Veronica Manary of Bonita, CA.

            A memorial mass will be held 12 PM Thursday, February 3, 2005 at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church Hill, 1121 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish, WA 98075. Private inurnment will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in San Diego, CA.... Arrangements are by Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home, 425-392-6444.

 

In another article:

 

SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE

San Diego, San Diego Co., CA—Tuesday, 15 March 2005

 

            Ann Marcella Alford of Sammamish [King Co.], WA, passed away Jan. 31 following a stroke. She was born in Iowa and retired from the Personnel office of the U.S. Naval Station, San Diego, CA in 1982.

            Survivors include her husband John; step-children, Kelly Ann Alford of Renton, WA., Alan Alford of Redding, CA.; two grandchildren; sister, Veronica Manary of Bonita, CA.

            A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Sat. March 19 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 450 Corral Canyon Rd., Bonita, CA. Private inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego.

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ARTHUR DAVID ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Friday, 23 June 2006

 

            Al “Arthur” Alford—Al Alford passed way on June 20, 2006. He was born August 1, 1938, in Grayson [Caldwell Parish], Louisiana. He was a retired veteran.

            Al leaves behind wife, Maribeth Alford; two children, George David (Diane) Alford, and Cathy Morten; step children, Jana Hecla, and Lisa Clarke; grandchildren, Brittany, Cassidy, Dakota, Scott, Michelle, Tegan, Preston, Brock, Thomas, and Natalie, and great-grandson, Dwight.

            A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, 2006, at 716 Fir Avenue, Sultan, WA, 98294.

 

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THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Sunday, 30 July 2006

 

Deaths

June 20: Alford, Arthur, 67, Gold Bar

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Arthur D. Alford (SS# issued in LA), last residence Gold Bar, Snohomish Co., WA.

            He is Arthur David Alford. When young he lived in Bosco, Ouachita Parish, LA, and he was known as “A.D.”

 

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BEVERLY J. LEMIEUR ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Monday, 8 December 2003

 

            Beverly J. Alford, 77, a longtime resident of Lake Stevens [Snohomish Co.] died on November 30, 2003 after a prolonged illness.

            She was born in Little Falls, MN on September 27, 1926, raised in Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School.

            She was preceded in death by her High School sweetheart, Jimmie whom she married in 1944.

            She is survived by her brother, Les LeMieur of Little Falls, MN; three children; seven grandchildren; and one great grandson. They include Jimmie and Chris Alford of Snohomish, Scott and Anne Alford of Lake Stevens and Mary and David Miller of Lake Stevens; grandchildren Jenni and Skip Fabritius, Jeff and Kim Alford, Matt Alford, Michelle and Bryan Hall, Scott Hollo, Jess and Tracy Alford and great grandson Wyatt Hall….

            Memorial services will be held at Lake Stevens Covenant Church on December 14th at 2:00pm….

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of Beverly’s husband, Jimmie Merle Alford; and her son Scott Alford in this compilation.

 

 

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CARL BAILEY ALFORD

Cousin of Burt W. Alford, AAFA #0498

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—1 December 1966

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

                Carl Bailey Alford ... 62, Rt. 1 Everett, died at his home early Dec. 1 following a brief illness. Mr. Alford was born March 23, 1904 in Fairfax, South Dakota and had lived in the Everett area for 44 years.

                A shoe repairman, he operated his own shop at 1212 1/2 Hewitt Ave., for the past 42 years. He was a member of the Shoe Repairman’s Union.

                He leaves his widow, Ruth L. of Rt. 1 Lake Stevens; three [?] brothers, George of Libby, Montana, Ted of Everett, and two sisters, Mrs. Marguerite Mills and Mrs. Ruby Ingraham, both of Rt. 1 Everett.

                Arrangements will be announced from the funeral home of Purdy and Walters.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Ruth Loretta Manary Alford; his siblings Gordon Everett Alford, Ruby Jane Alford Ingraham, and Tom “Ted” Alford in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.

            His lineage: Carl Bailey 1904 SD¹, Charles Breck 1875 IN², James Tennyson 1847 IN³, Jonathan C. 1813 NC⁴, John 1786 PA⁵.

 

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CAROLYN LOUISE REINHART HALFORD

 

Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Keith & Keith Funeral Home

Yakima, WA—_____ February 2008

 

 

Born: June 12, 1914

Died: February 15, 2008

 

            Carolyn Louise Reinhart was born June 12, 1914, the second daughter of Frank & Carrie Reinhart of Toppenish, WA. She grew up in Toppenish, Satus and Wapato, and graduated from Wapato High School in 1932. Carolyn attended the St Elizabeth School of Nursing in Yakima, graduating in 1936. She worked as a surgical nurse for Dr. Shuler Ginn and then managed the local blood bank.

            In 1949 she married J.W. Halford (Joe), whom she met when he donated blood at the blood bank. She had two children, Ruth Ann & Joe. Joe was developmentally disabled and helping him to thrive became the inspiration for many of her subsequent activities. She was instrumental in founding a private school for children with disabilities in the basement of St Michael’s Episcopal Church at a time when there was no special education in the public schools. That school eventually led to the founding of Provident Industries, a sheltered workshop for those with disabilities. She also was the leader in founding a summer camp for those with disabilities, where she served as camp nurse.

            In 1969, with a group of other parents, she also helped Marjorie McCormack and Wright & Marjorie Hawkes found Spring Acres Group Homes, which has now grown into Community Living, an organization that provides housing and assistance for 127 developmentally disabled clients. She was very involved with WARC, an organization working to better the condition of those with developmental disabilities.

            Carolyn also found time to be involved with Camp Fire, serving as the leader of a group for nine years. She was awarded the Camp Fire Honored Citizen Award in 1970. When her children were grown she was involved in activities of the LDS Church, Adviser to the Young Adults Group and Relief Society. She was a member of the Women’s Century Club, Republican Women, The Fischer Halvorsen Orthopedic Guild, providing support to Children’s Hospital.

            Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her sister Ruth Carlton and her beloved son Joe. She is survived by her daughter Ruth Ann Halford, and grandson Yusef Khosrow, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by the family of Byron and Marianne Jensen who adopted her and Joe as grandparents over thirty years ago, and always supported her. Members of the family include Tamera (Jensen ) Ames and Norman Ames, Jodi Jensen, Jamie Jensen and Valerie Jensen, Daniel and Beverly Jensen and ten great grandchildren.

            Services will be held at 11 am Saturday, February 23, 2008, at the LDS Church, 4307 Englewood. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.

            Memorial donations may be made to Community Living, 421 So 47th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908, The Fischer Halvorsen Children’s Orthopedic Guild, or The Woman’s Century Club Donald House Renovation Fund in care of Keith and Keith Funeral Home whom is entrusted with the arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her son Joseph Reinhart Halford in this compilation.

            Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.

 

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CHARLES H. ALFORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 11 June 1996

 

            Charles H. Alford, “Chuck”, passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 1996 at age 75. He was born in Paxton, FL, July 23, 1920. Chuck proudly served in the Army Air Corp for 9 years and was stationed in the Pacific during WWII. He recently enjoyed a 50 year reunion with his fellow servicemen in Phoenix. For 30 years Chuck was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad, before retiring and moving to Puyallup to be near his family. We are deeply saddened by the loss of this special man and extremely thankful for the many years of love and kindness he shared with us. We will cherish those times forever.

            Surviving family members include his loving wife Edith of Puyallup; daughters, Colleen (Mitch) Tacoma. Grandchildren David, Lakewood, Ruthann (Brad), Graham. Richard, Tacoma, Charles, Seattle. Great-granddaughter Kelsey, Graham and 6 brothers and sisters Elton, FL, Nell, Grand Coulee, Tom, CA, Joyce, CA, Floyd, NV and Billie Jo, KS; numerous nieces and nephews and faithful feline friend, Jessica. Funeral services will be held Wed., June 12, 2pm, Fir Lane Memorial Chapel. Graveside to follow at Fir Lane Memorial Park. Fir Lane Funeral Home in charge.

 

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CHARLES RHEA L. ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 26 June 1951

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

                Graveside services will be held Tuesday at the Fort Lewis Post cemetery for Charles Rhea L. Alvord, 2 year old son of Capt. Gene P. Alvord of McChord Field and Mrs. Alvord, who was killed in an automobile accident Saturday. The little boy was born in Samford, Tex., and the family was in Germany during the airlift incident, returning to McChord Field in February. The new home was made at 7008 88th St. S.W.

                In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Sharon Ann and Barbara Lee. Grandparents, in Chicago are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Alvord and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tingle.

                The services will be held at 11 a. m. ..., the cortege leaving Lakewood mortuary at 10:30 a.m. The child will wear his tailored uniform of Air Force blue, with the captain’s insignia and wings on his breast, which his proud father had made soon after his little son learned to walk.

 

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CHARLES WARD ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Monday, 9 October 1961

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Charles Ward Alvord, 79, of 711 N. 1st St. died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born in Three Rivers, Mich., and came here in 1902. Mr. Alvord owned and operated the former Alvord Sweet Shop. He took a great interest in sports and at one time was a physical director of the YMCA and a northwest handball champion. He was active in the entertainment business in the northwest, both as a performer and trainer. He was an apartment house manager until retiring in 1958. He and Mrs. Alvord celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in October.

                Surviving are his wife, Margaret; 2 sons, Ward O. of Tacoma and J.W. Alvord of Portland; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Weinstein of Anaheim, Calif., and two great grandchildren.

                Services are announced today by C.C. Mellinger Funeral home.

 

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CHERYL ANN ALFORD

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA—19 March 2002

 

KELSO—Cheryl Ann Alford, 29, of Kelso [Cowlitz Co.], died March 16, 2002, at St. John Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

            She was born Jan. 16, 1973, in Portland to Joseph and Cheryl (Oling) Alford, and moved to the local area when she was three months old. She was a 1992 graduate of Kelso High School.

            Miss Alford enjoyed word search puzzles, garage sales, bowling, shopping, movies and watching television. She collected Tweety Bird and M&M paraphernalia.

            Survivors include her mother at home; a daughter, Brittney R. Alford at home; her companion, Richard Schaupp of Longview; two sisters, Janelle L. Alford of Kelso and Peggy J. Martinsen of Longview; two nephews; and a niece.

            Her father died in 1979.

            A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Funeral Chapel.... Private niche placement will take place at Green Hills Memorial Gardens....

 

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DAVID BROCTON “BROCK” HALFORD

 

SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

Spokane, Spokane Co., WA—Saturday, 12 September 1998

 

            Halford, “Brock” David Brocton (age 39) beloved son of Kenni and Frank Halford, left us on September 6, 1998 in a tragic car accident to answer a special call from Heaven. He is survived by his mother, Kenni, Salem OR; brother, Jay, San Francisco; and will be loved, missed and remembered by other family members and friends in OR, WA, CA, HI and London.

            Brock was born July 16, 1959 in Denver CO in 1961, he moved to Honolulu, where his father’s family resided since the 1800’s. After his father’s death in 1968, he moved to San Jose CA. Brock graduated from Lynbrook HS in San Jose in 1977 and from San Diego State College in 1982. Magna Cum Laude. He owned a restaurant in Lake Tahoe and later moved to Washington State to continue his education.

            Brock became very active in the Calgary [sic—should be Calvary] Chapel, The Life Center, Horizon Fellowship and AA where he shared his love of life to all whom he encountered. He volunteered his time to work with the United Methodist Church serving meals for needy and homeless people.

            A memorial Celebration will be held at 3:30 PM Sunday, September 13th, at the Calgary Chapel, 511 W. Hastings Rd. Spokane. Donations may be made to the church or a charity of choice.

 

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DONALD HALFORD

 

[He died in WA, but we are also publishing his obituary in New York Obituaries because of his close ties there.]

 

DAILY TIMES

Watertown, Jefferson Co., NY—Friday, 24 September 1993

 

            Donald Halford, 36, Everett, Wash., formerly of Potsdam, died Monday in Washington. He had been ill with AIDS.

            A memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church, Everett. A memorial service will be held in Potsdam at the convenience of the family.

            Arrangements are with the Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St., Seattle, Wash. Contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett, Wash. 98201, the United Methodist Church, Potsdam, or Bailey Boushay House, 2720 E. Madison, Seattle, Wash. 9811204738.

            Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Halford, Potsdam; a brother, Robert, Potsdam; a sister, Pam, Potsdam; four nephews and a niece.

            Mr. Halford attended Potsdam schools and was a graduate of the Crane School of Music at Potsdam State University College.

            He performed in operas in New York City, Italy and various cities in the United States.

            He had been a resident of the Seattle, Wash., area since 1989.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of his mother, Anna Curtis Alford, in the New York Obituaries compilation.

 

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DONALD W. ALFORD

 

SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle, King Co., WA—Sunday, 2 November 2004

 

            Donald W. Alford—Born April 12, 1918 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Died October 26, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Donald was a veteran of WW II and the Korean war. His favorite times were spent working on his projects and being with family.

            He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances, daughter Karen and her husband Vern, daughter Karla, son Kelly and his wife Kim, and grandchildren Dean, Alona, Gavin, Gordon, and Grant. Private services at his request. Although we will miss your vivid blue eyes, we are comforted knowing you are at peace. See you on the other side.

 

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DORIS MARIE ALVORD

 

YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA—Friday, 28 April 2006

 

            Doris Marie Alvord, 77, of Selah [Yakima Co.] died Wednesday at home.

            Mrs. Alvord was born in Huntley, Neb. She had worked for Del Monte, Libby’s and Ross Packing, from which she retired.

            Survivors include her son, David Alvord of Yakima; two sisters, Lucy Dixon of Monroe, Wash., and Irma Deselms of Holdredge, Neb.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

            Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements

 

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EDITH IONE PIEPER ALFORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Thursday, 14 September 2000

 

 

            Edith Ione Alford, born January 23, 1923 in Hartford, CA, died September 12, 2000 in Puyallup, WA.

            Edith was preceded in death by her loving husband Chuck, daughter Colleen, twin brother Ernest Pieper, and sister Hazel Marie Holm. Edith is survived by grandsons David, Richard and Charles, granddaughter Ruth Ann (Brad), cherished great granddaughter Kelsey, and a great many family and friends.

            Edith retired from Montgomery Wards after 38-1/2 years as a merchandiser in the buying office. Grandma was loved by many and will be dearly missed by all. She loved to spend Wednesdays and Saturdays painting, spending time with her great granddaughter, and being in the company of friends and family.

            Services will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2000 at 11:00 AM at Fir Lane Funeral Chapel in Spanaway. If desired, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation.

 

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ELINA KELTANEN ALFRED

 

BREMERTON SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—29 September 1999

 

            Elina Alfred, 89, of Bremerton died Sept. 29, 1999, at SunRise Care and Rehabilitation of Oyster Bay. She was born Aug. 13, 1910, in Lowell to Mathew and Mina (Hall) Keltanen. She was raised and educated in Bremerton, graduating from Union High School as valedictorian in 1927. She also graduated from Bellingham Normal School (now Western Washington University) in 1929. She taught school in Kitsap County and in Alaska. She was active in PTSA in Bremerton schools and was a Golden Acorn award recipient. She was a member of the Retired Officers Wives Club, the Kitsap Mycological Society, Peddle Pushers, the East Bremerton Garden Club and Manette Community Church.

            Survivors include her husband, Harold; three sons, Dave of Gig Harbor, Loren of Delton, Mich., and Bruce of Renton; a daughter, Barbara Logue of Renton; a sister, Janice Gibbons of Seattle; eight grandchildren, Gregory and Andrea Logue, JoAnn Franklin, Jeanne Dyke, Karl Mossyrock and Jim, Matt and Ken Alfred; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

            Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the committal service at 11 a.m. Friday at Lewis Funeral Chapel. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Manette Community Church. Cremation is under the direction of Cherry Grove Memorial Park with inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Harold David Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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EMORY R. ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—31 December 1957

 

            Emory R. Alvord, 82, of Winlock [Lewis Co.], died Christmas Day. He was born in Michigan and came to Washington, nearly 40 years ago.

            He leaves a son, James Alvord, of Winlock.

            Services were to be held at 1 p.m. today in the Lakewood Mortuary.... Burial was to follow in New Tacoma Cemetery.

 

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ESTHER O. HASTINGS ALVORD

 

YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA—Tuesday, 2 May 2006

 

 

YAKIMA—Esther O. Alvord, 92, of Selah [Yakima Co.], passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.

            Esther was born November 11, 1913 in Alma, Kansas to Sabin and Florence (Hesseltine) Hastings. The family moved to Washington when she was three years old and has lived in the State of Washington since. She moved to Selah in 1943 where she met and married Howard Alvord in 1947. They lived happily for 49 years together.          Esther was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Selah Covenant Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She enjoyed gardening and working for the church.

            She is survived by three children, Sylvia Alvarez of Vancouver, WA, Sharen and husband Scott Peacock of Anchorage, AK and Howard and wife Janice Alvord, Jr. of Wapato, 12 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ollie Humphrey of Colorado and Oma Jordon of Tenino, WA; also numerous nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Howard Alvord on August 25, 1996, and sisters, Opal Merritt and Lilly DeGarmo....

            Graveside services will be Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at West Hills Memorial Park.... Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

 

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ETHEL A. FISHER ALFORD

Great-Aunt of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005

 

DAYTON CHRONICLE

Dayton, Columbia Co., WA—Wednesday, 14 January 1987

 

            Ethel A. Alford, age 78, died Thursday, January 8, 1986 [sic] at the IOOF Nursing Home in Walla Walla. Before moving to nursing home in November, she had made her home at 1012 S. 5th, Dayton.

            Funeral services were held at 11 am Saturday, January 10, 1987 at the Hubbard-Rogg Chapel. Her grandson, the Rev. Kenneth Alford officiated. The Schuyler Rebekah Lodge #18 conducted their ritual. Interment was in the family plot in Dayton City Cemetery.

            Those who wish may contribute in her memory to the American Heart Fund or to the charity of their choice.

            Mrs. Alford was born on July 20, 1908 at Rushmore, North Dakota. Her parents were Leonard and Lucinda Morley Fisher. At the age of seven, she moved with her parents to Oregon. On October 10, 1926 she married Everett Alford in Tillamook, Oregon.

            The couple lived in Coquille, Oregon for 16 years, at Stevenson, Washington for two years, and for 24 years resided near Diamond Lake, Washington.

            Mrs. Alford was quite active in Grange and Rebekahs. She also enjoyed making quilts and playing the organ.

            She is survived by her husband at the family home; one daughter, Edith Pflug of Walla Walla; three sons, Dennis of Estacada, Oregon, James of Eagle Creek Oregon, Calvin of Newport, Washington, one sister, Grace Alford of Portland, Oregon, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Elmer Alford. One sister and two brothers.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates [death listed as _____ Jan 1987] of Ethel Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.

            See the obituary of Ethel’s husband, Everett Vernon Alford, in this compilation. The 1986 date from the first paragraph is as printed in the paper, an obvious error.

 

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EVA KENOYER BENTLEY ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ Jan 1957

 

            Alvord, Eva Bentley, age 76 years, of Route 2, Lynden [Whatcom Co.], passed away in a local hospital Wednesday, Jan. 16, [1957] following an extended illness. Mrs. Alvord had been a resident of the Ten Mile district for the past 71 years, and was a member of the Ten Mile Grange.

            Surviving relatives include her husband, Frank; three sons, Otto Bentley, Tacoma; Wallace Bentley, Deming, and Woodrow Bentley, of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Alvord, of this city; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, Joe Kenoyer, of Everett.

            Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 18 at 11 a. m. within the Cathedral Chapel of the Westford Funeral Home with Rev. Clifford M. Pickau, pastor of the Champion Street Baptist Church officiating. Interment Woodlawn.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of her second husband, Frank Dudley Alvord; and daughter Gladys Bentley Alvord in this compilation.

            Eva Alvord’s memorial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ferndale, Whatcom Co., WA [findagrave.com] says she was born 10 July 1879.

 

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EVELYN J. MCCLURE ALFORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ April 1992

 

            Alford, Evelyn J., 75, of Lopez Island, died Wednesday, April 1, 1992, in Anacortes. She was born May 22, 1916, in Bellingham to Benjamin and Mary Bowman McClure. She married Ralph Alford. He survives at the family home.

            Other survivors include her sons Robert Anderson of Renton and Steven Ruby of Concord, Calif.; daughters Judy Orcutt of Mount Vernon and Joan Petersen of Hayward, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

            A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Saxon Cemetery…. Arrangements are by Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Ralph Leroy Alford, in this compilation.

 

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EVERETT VERNON ALFORD

Great-Uncle of Tony Kirk, AAFA #1005

 

DAYTON CHRONICLE

Dayton, Columbia Co., WA—_____ July 1995

 

            Everett Vernon Alford, 94, of 1012 S. Fifth St. died [Saturday] July 29, 1995, at St. Mary Medical Center. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hubbard-Rogg Chapel, 111 S. Second St., Dayton…. Burial will be in the family plot in Dayton City Cemetery.

            Mr. Alford was born July 1, 1901, in Iola, Kan., to Alva and Mary Carter Alford. At an early age, he came to the Northwest with his parents. They settled in Sandy, Ore., where he attended school.

            At 14, he started working in the woods as a logger and except for in-between jobs, he continued logging until his retirement. On Oct 10, 1926, he married Ethel Fisher at Vernonia, Ore. His work took the family to Coquille, Ore., Coeur d’Alene and St. Maries, Idaho. When they moved to Newport Wash., he bought land and created a tree farm, planting more than 285,000 trees.

            The Alfords retired at Dayton in 1976. Mrs. Alford died in 1987.

            Mr. Alford was active in the Odd Fellows Lodge and served as noble grand for the Newport and Dayton lodges. He held state offices and received a 50-year pin in 1987. He enjoyed Columbia County Senior Citizens Center activities, gardening and early morning walks.

            Surviving are a daughter, Edith Pflug of Walla Walla; a son, Calvin Alford of Diamond Lake, Wash., a sister, Marjorie Downing of Puyallup, Wash., a half brother, William Alford of New Meadows, Idaho; a half sister, Iva Cofield of Estacada, Ore.; a stepbrother, Harold Bissel of Arlington, Ore.; 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sons, Elmer, Dennis, Kevin and James Alford; a daughter Verna Alford; a sister, Florence Alford; a brother, Leroy Alford; and a half sister, Beatrice Alford.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Everett V. Alford (SS# issued in OR), last residence Dayton, Columbia Co., WA.

            See the obituary of Everett’s wife, Ethel A. Fisher Alford, in this compilation. We published the obituary of his son Dennis Dee Alford in the Oregon Obituaries compilation.

            Online family trees identify Everett’s parents as Alva Clark Alford and Nora Grace Carter.

            His lineage: Everett Vernon 1901 KS¹, Alva Clark 1871 IL², Martin Luther 1846 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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FANNA LEWIS ALFORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ November 1991

 

            Alford, Fanna L., 76, of 2501 E St., No. 513, died on Nov 11, [1991] at her home. She was born on May 11, 1915, in Trenton, Tenn., to Carroll and Etta Lewis. She married Raymond Alford in 1935 in Trenton. He died in 1964. Mrs. Alford was a Whatcom County resident for the past 16 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ and volunteered through the Retired Senior volunteer Program. Her hobbies included crocheting and bird watching.

            Survivors include her son Donald Alford of Bellingham; brothers Leonard Lewis of Trenton, and Bill Lewis of Cicero, Ill.; sisters Marie Thorne of Trenton, and Hessie Lewis of Dearborn, Mich.; one grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Church of Christ, 558 Sterling, Drive…. Arrangements and cremation are by Westford Funeral Home.

 

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FRANK DUDLEY ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ December 1962

 

            Alvord, Frank D., age 88, formerly of 2605 Hampton Pl. passed away in a local nursing home Friday, Nov. 30, [1962]. Mr. Alvord had been a 66 year resident of this community; had been a fireman for the Bellingham Fire Dept., and during World War I had served on the Bellingham Police Dept. Mr. Alvord had farmed in the Lynden area before his retirement a few years ago, and leaves to survive three sons, Irving C. of Bellingham, Gordon L. of Vancouver, Wash., and Ellery of San Gabriel, Calif.; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Ellery L. of Vallejo, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Emma Carter of Black Creek, Wisc.

            The remains rest at the Jones Funeral Home where services will be … Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 1:00 p.m. Final resting place Bay View.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife second wife, Eva Kenoyer Bentley Alvord; and son Irving Cecil Alvord in this compilation. We published the obituary of his son Herbert E. Alvord in the California Obituaries compilation.

            On Frank Dudley Alvord’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (Ancestry.com), he is a policeman, age 44, living in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA. He was born 5 Dec 1873, and his nearest relative is Girtrude G. Alvord of the same address.

            From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 667:

 

2664. Frank Dudley Alvord (Ellery, Thomas Rixon, William, Asahel, Asahel, Thomas, Thomas, Alexander), born Freedom, Outagamie Co., Wis., Dec. 5, 1873; married Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 1, 1899, Gertrude Regina Erickson, daughter of John Frederick and Maria Brigitta (Johnson) Erickson. She was born Lofo, Drottningholm, Sweden, Mar. 17, 1872. Res. Bellingham, Wash., 1904. Frank D. Alvord is on the police force at Bellingham, Wash. Children:

 

3045. Gordon Lewis, b. Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 6, 1900.

3046. Irving Cecil, b. Whatcom, Wash., May 29, 1903.

           

 

1900 Census: Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #153

 

Frank Albert          head   26      Dec 1873         WI NY NJ      married 1 year

                                                                                                      day laborer

Gertrude                   wife    28      Mar 1872         Sweden           0 children, 0 living

 

 

1910 Census: Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #153

 

Frank D. Alvord    head   36      WI NY NJ      1^st marriage, 12 years

                                                                              teamster hauling wood

Gertie R.                  wife    37      Sweden           3 children, 3 living

Gordon L.                son        9      WA WI Swe

Irving C.                   son        6      WA WI Swe

Herbert E.                son        3      WA WI Swe

Mary E.                    sister   21      WI NY NJ      nurse

 

 

1920 Census: Bellingham Ward 3, Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #86

 

Frank D. Alvord    head   46      WI NY NY     city policeman

Gertrude                   wife    37      Sweden           immigrated 1891

                                                                              naturalized 1899

Gordon                     son      19      WA WI Swe

Irving                       son      16      WA WI Swe

Ellery                        son      12      WA WI Swe

 

 

1930 Census: Ferndale (District 32), Whatcom Co., WA

Dwelling #144

 

Frank D. Alvord    head   56      WI NY NJ      dairy farmer

                                                                              age 26 at 1st marriage

Eva                           wife    59      MN Ger Ger    age 52 at 1st marriage

 

            His ALVORD lineage: Frank Dudley 1873 WI¹, Ellery 1849 NY², Thomas Rixon 1816 NY³, William 1776 CT⁴, Asahel 1746 CT⁵, Asahel 1720 MA⁶, Thomas 1683 MA⁷, Thomas 1653 CT⁸, Alexander 1627 England⁹.

 

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GENE PAUL ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Thursday, 23 October 2003

 

 

            Gene Paul Alvord—Gene was born and raised in the Chicago area, where he attended grade and high school. He enlisted in the Army after high school then transferred to the Air Force where he achieved Lt. Colonel ranking. He served in Europe, the Orient and Vietnam. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Military Science and retired from the Air Force with special commendations in December 1963. After retirement from the Air Force he became a social worker for Washington State in Tacoma. He then earned a master’s degree in Social Work, at which time he was appointed as a supervisor. He retired from Washington State Social Work in 1982.

            He is survived by his wife Helen, daughters Barbra and Karol, plus sons Russell, Keith and Ed. He also has thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren....             Services at Noon on Fri., Oct. 24, 2003 at Oakwood Hill.

 

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GLADYS F. BENTLEY ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ February 1978

 

            Alvord, Gladys F., age 73 of 2812 Iron St., passed away Thursday Feb. 9, [1978]. She had been a lifetime Whatcom County resident.

            Surviving 3 sons, Cecil of Atlanta, Georgia, Reg of City and Ron of Lynden; 2 daughters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Jo Alvord, Atlanta, Georgia and Mrs. Rita Alvord, City; 2 brothers, Otto Bentley of Tacoma and Woodrow Bentley of Chicago; 10 grandchildren, Tami, Mike, Charles, Jeff, Kim, Lori, Steve, Jennifer, Jody and Jana Alvord.

            Funeral service Tuesday Feb. 14, 10:30 am Jones Funeral Home….

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gladys Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 1 May 1904, last residence Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA.

            See the obituaries of her husband, Irving Cecil Alvord [who is also her stepbrother]; her mother, Eva Kenoyer Bentley Alvord; and her stepfather Frank Dudley Alvord in this compilation. We published the obituaries of her son Irving Cecil Alvord and her grandson Michael Lee Alvord in the George Obituaries compilation.

 

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GORDON EVERETT ALFORD

Cousin of Burt Alford, AAFA #0498

 

WENATCHEE WORLD

Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA—Sunday, 6 September 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

CASHMERE—Gordon Everett Alford, 74 years young, died Sept. 6, 1998 at Central Washington Hospital but his spirit left him at his beloved rock house up Nahahum Canyon (Cashmere).

                He passed away Labor Day weekend as befitting a hard-working man. Gordy was one of the best heavy equipment operators around and he loved his trade.

                He was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing and camping but his first love was biking and bikers....

                He leaves behind his wife/friend Sas, his daughter, Lori Arndt (Cashmere), sons, Steve (Benicia, Calif.), Brad (Everett) and Dann (Arlington) as well as numerous family and friends, near and far.

                He was preceded in death by his daughter Angel and his special friend, Bear.

                At his request, there will be no funeral, however, a gathering in his honor will be held at a later date. Goodbye “Gnarly Old Dude,” you’ll be missed!!

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Gordon Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 11 July 1924, last residence Cashmere, Chelan Co., WA.

                See the obituaries of his siblings Carl Bailey Alford, Ruby Jane Alford Ingraham, and Tom “Ted” Alford in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.

            His lineage: Gordon Everett 1924 WA¹, Charles Breck 1875 IN², James Tennyson 1847 IN³, Jonathan C. 1813 NC⁴, John 1786 PA⁵.

 

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HAROLD DAVID ALFRED

 

KITSAP SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—Tuesday, 31 August 2004

 

GIG HARBOR [Pierce Co.], WA—Pearl Harbor survivor Harold David Alfred, 92, of Gig Harbor, died on Sunday at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

            He was born in Two-Dot, MT, to Ira B. and Mildred M. (Ruby) Alfred. He was raised and educated in Silverton, OR, graduating from Silverton High School in 1928.

            In June of 1939, he married Elina Keltanen in Bremerton. During World War II, Mr. Alfred served in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of chief warrant officer. He served in the Pacific Theater and was in Pearl Harbor at the time of the Japanese attack. Following his naval retirement, he worked with Olympic Enterprises.

            For 20 years, he and his wife spent their summers in LaPush helping the Quileute Indian Nation write their history. He was a longtime member of the Manette Community Church in East Bremerton.

            He was preceded in death by his wife on September 29, 1999, and by a daughter, Rosemary Schlomberg, in 1979.

            He is survived by three sons, Dave M. Alfred and his wife, Claudia, of Gig Harbor, Loren Alfred and his wife, Susan, of Delton, MI, and Bruce Alfred of Renton; a daughter, Barbara Logue and her husband, Frank, of Renton; a sister, Mary Louise Strong of Orange County, CA; nine grandchildren, Matt, Ken, Andrea, Greg, Karl, Bruce Jr., Jim, Jeanie, and Debbie; ten great-children; and four great-great-grandchildren.

            Memorial services were held on Saturday at the Manette Community Church at 1137 Hayward in Bremerton. Lewis Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Harold D. Alfred (SS# issued in CA) was born 7 Oct 1911, last residence Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., WA.

                See the obituary of his wife, Elina Keltanen Alfred, in this compilation.

 

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HAROLD THOMAS ALFORD, SR.

 

SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

Seattle, King Co., WA—Friday, 25 June 2004

 

            Harold Thomas Alford, Sr.—Died at 84 on June 10, he is survived by his wife, Lily; his brother Russell Alford; [his sons?] Gerald Alford & Harold Alford, Jr.; his daughters, Ilene Evans, Julie Brousseau, 9 grandchildren, 24 great & great, great grandchildren.

            “Red” drove for Inland Petroleum for 25 years & worked 10 years for the City of Seattle. Services will be today June 25, 3 p.m. at Bleitz Funeral Home, 316 Florentia St. Seattle, reception following at the Alford house near Greenlake.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his first wife, Nona Stevens Alford Larson; his second wife Lily Osterback Alford; and his brother Russell E. Alford in this compilation.

 

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HILDA GRAY ALFORD SPARKS

 

TRI-CITY HERALD

Kennewick, Benton Co., WA—Wednesday, 15 November 2000

 

            Hilda Alford Sparks, 77 passed peacefully from this life, November 12, 2000.

            Hilda was born Hilda Gray Alford, August 3, 1923, in Henderson, North Carolina, to Joseph and Bessie Alford

            Her parents and her husband, Joseph Franklin Sparks and eldest son, Bruce Allen Sparks, preceded Hilda in death. Arthur Lee Sparks of Durham, NC, Joseph E. Sparks of Kennewick, WA, Deborah Sparks Lee of West Richland, WA, and Jerry Allen Sparks of Detroit, MI survive Hilda. Hilda was also blessed with seven wonderful grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

            Hilda moved to Kennewick in 1982. Before her retirement, Hilda was a childcare provider in Durham, North Carolina and in Kennewick.

            Services were held on Wednesday, November 15, 2000, at Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls on First Street in Kennewick. The graveside service followed at Riverview Heights Cemetery at 10th Avenue and Olympia Street in Kennewick.

 

Photo from Riverview Heights Cemetery, Kennewick, Benton Co., WA—www.findagrave.com

 

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HORACE ALFORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—12 April 1993

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Horace Alford SFC, U.S. Army Retired, died suddenly Friday, April 9, 1993 at the age of 65. He was a resident of Tacoma for 30 years. He was born in Columbus, GA on February 14, 1928 and served 23 years as a maintenance worker at Madigan General Hospital.

                Horace is survived by his beloved wife, Akie and loving children, Laura Miller, Dorothy Harmon, Bart, Jim, Gary Alford; sisters Laura Turner, Rachel Owens; brothers Homer and Felton Alford, all brothers and sisters live in Detroit, Michigan area; along with eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

                Services will be held Wednesday, April 14, 1993 at 11 a.m. in the Chambers Creek Chapel at New Tacoma Cemetery with full Military Honors. Arrangements by Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home.

 

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INEZ D. ALFORD

 

SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle, King Co., WA—Tuesday, 13 June 2006

 

            Inez D. Alford—Born in 1913 in Portland, OR; passed away June 11, 2006 in Bellevue, WA. Funeral Service Wed., June 14 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle.

 

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IRVING CECIL ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ April 1977

 

            Alvord, Irving C., age 73, of 2812 Iron St., passed away Sat., April 23, [1977]. Mr. Alvord was a life time resident of this community and a member of Nooksack Valley Lodge No. 105 F&AM. He was a retired furniture salesman.

            Surviving are his wife, Gladys; 3 sons, Cecil of Atlanta, Georgia, Reg. of Bellingham and Ron of Butte Falls, Oregon; 10 grandchildren; 1 brother, Herb Alvord of Bellingham. Services will be held Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 a. m. at the Jones Funeral Home…. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his wife, Gladys F. Bentley Alvord [who is also his stepsister]; his father Frank Dudley Alvord; and his stepmother Eva Kenoyer Bentley Alvord. We published the obituary of his brother Herbert E. Alvord in the California Obituaries compilation. We published the obituaries of his son Irving Cecil Alvord and his grandson Michael Lee Alvord in the George Obituaries compilation.

            From Samuel Morgan Alvord, A Genealogy of the Descendants of Alexander Alvord (Webster, NY: A.D. Andrews, Printer, 1908), p. 667:

 

2664. Frank Dudley Alvord (Ellery, Thomas Rixon, William, Asahel, Asahel, Thomas, Thomas, Alexander), born Freedom, Outagamie Co., Wis., Dec. 5, 1873; married Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 1, 1899, Gertrude Regina Erickson, daughter of John Frederick and Maria Brigitta (Johnson) Erickson. She was born Lofo, Drottningholm, Sweden, Mar. 17, 1872. Res. Bellingham, Wash., 1904. Frank D. Alvord is on the police force at Bellingham, Wash. Children:

 

3045. Gordon Lewis, b. Whatcom, Wash., Nov. 6, 1900.

3046. Irving Cecil, b. Whatcom, Wash., May 29, 1903.

 

            His ALVORD lineage: Irving Cecil 1903 WA¹, Frank Dudley 1873 WI², Ellery 1849 NY³, Thomas Rixon 1816 NY⁴, William 1776 CT⁵, Asahel 1746 CT⁶, Asahel 1720 MA⁷, Thomas 1683 MA⁸, Thomas 1653 CT⁹, Alexander 1627 England¹⁰.

 

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IRVING T. ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ May 1945

 

            Alvord, Irving T., age 80 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Dorothy M. Alvord, 3335 Northwest Avenue, Thursday, May 24, [1945]. Mr. Alvord was a retired farmer and had resided here the past nine months. Deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and the Grange at Centralia.

            Surviving, aside from the daughter, are one son, Eugene, and seven grandchildren at Centralia.

            The remains will be forwarded by Harlow-Hollingsworth to Newell & Hoerling Funeral Home at Centralia where services will be conducted Saturday, May 26, at 2 p. m. followed by interment.

 

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JANET KAY ALFORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Monday, 5 June 2006

 

            Janet Kay Alford—Born on Sept. 1, 1937, Kay, a very special wife, mother, and friend to many, went to be with our Lord on May 30, 2006. Kay retired from the Soldiers Home in Orting, where she worked for 24 years.

            She is survived by her husband John, daughter Kelly and son John, Jr., her mother Dorothy, brother Bob, sister Barbara, and many nieces and nephews.

            A memorial service will be held at Rivers Edge Assembly of God Church, 111 Corrin Ave. SE, Orting, on Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11:00 AM.

 

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JENNIE LEE “J.L.” ALVORD

 

SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle, King Co., WA—_____ April 2000

 

            Born March 7, 1917 in Camp Crook [Harding Co.], SD; passed away April 27, 2000. Resident of Shoreline [King Co.], WA for many years; long time member of Bethel Lutheran Church; Waitress at the “Dog House” Restaurant for over 30 years. Graduate, Bothell H.S.

            Survived by her sons, Allen Powell and his wife Virginia; Jack Powell and his wife Barbara; daughters, Sherre Paulson; Patricia “Patty” Lester and her husband Dave; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; sisters, Olga Monson, Mary Hansen, Roberta LaFrance and Jean Lively.

            Memorial Service Friday, May 5; 1:30 p.m.; Bethel Lutheran Church of Shoreline, 17418 8th N.E., Shoreline, WA. 98155. Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates Jennie Lee Alvord (SS# issued in WA), last residence Seattle, King Co., WA.

 

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JIMMIE MERLE ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Sunday, 10 September 2000

 

            Jimmie Merle Alford, age 74, died September 7, 2000.

            He was a long-time member and two time Past Master of Damascus Lodge #199 F&AM of Granite Falls; member of South Lake Stevens Covenant Church; and served in the US Navy during WWII.

            He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beverly Alford; sons, Jimmie C. Alford and his wife, Christine and Scott K. Alford and his wife Anne; daughter, Mary Miller and her husband, David; grandchildren, Jennifer Fabritius, Jeff Alford, Matt Alford, Jessica Alford, Tracy Alford, Michelle Hall, and Scott Hollo.

            A memorial service will be held at 11:00, Monday, September 11, 2000, at the South Lake Stevens Covenant Church, 2010 S. Lake Stevens Rd….

            Cremation under the direction of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Jimmie M. Alford (SS# issued in WA) was born 13 May 1926, last residence Lake Stevens, Snohomish Co., WA.

            See the obituaries of Jimmie’s wife, Beverly J. Lemieur Alford; his son Scott Alford; and his parents, Carl Bailey Alford and Ruth Loretta Manary Alford  in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.

            His lineage: Jimmie Merle 1926 WA¹, Carl Bailey 1904 SD², Charles Breck 1875 IN³, James Tennyson 1847 IN⁴, Jonathan C. 1813 NC⁵, John 1786 PA⁶.

 

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JOHN STANLEY ALFORD

 

BREMERTON SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—Tuesday, 8 May 2001

 

            John Stanley Alford, 83, of Bremerton died May 4, 2001, in Bremerton.

            He was born Nov. 1, 1917, in Richland Springs, Texas, to John and Minnie (McCoy) Alford. He graduated in 1935 from Richland Springs High School and attended Olympic College.

            He married Helena Mardian on June 14, 1943, in Bremerton.

            He was a chief petty officer in the Navy from 1939 to 1960. He was awarded the Pearl Harbor Medal and the Korean Service Medal.

            Mr. Alford later worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard supply center, retiring in 1980.

            He enjoyed vegetable gardening and woodworking. He was a Catholic.

            Survivors include his wife; two sons, Tony of Silverdale and Gary of Las Vegas; a daughter, Francine Kaplan of Silverdale; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack; and three sisters, Hazel, Myrtle and Blanche.

            Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home. A rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, also at Miller-Woodlawn. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

            Memorial donations may be made to Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

 

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BREMERTON SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—27 May 2001

 

                John S. Alford of Bremerton died of natural causes peacefully at home in his sleep surrounded by his loving family on May 4, 2001.

                He was born on Nov. 1, 1917, in Richland Springs, Texas, to Mr. John E. and Minnie (McCoy) Alford. Upon graduating from Richland Springs High School in 1935, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served continuously until 1960, retiring as a chief storekeeper. Continuing his government service, he worked at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Supply Center until he retired in 1980. During his service at PSNS, he attended Olympic College. Mr. Alford was at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS California (BB-44), Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked.

                His military honors include: the American Defense Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the China Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, six Good Conduct Awards and the Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, Medal.

                John is survived by his loving wife, Helena, of 58 years; a son, Tony Alford of Silverdale; a daughter, Francine Kaplan of Silverdale; a son, Gary Alford of Las Vegas and eight grandchildren.

                In his spare time, John enjoyed working in his garden, tomatoes were his specialty. He really liked watching the many birds in the garden. John was a fine carpenter and craftsman. In the fall, he could hardly wait for football season, college and professional. He was a big Seahawks fan!

                John was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. His funeral Mass was held on May 10 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Bremerton followed by a graveside service with military honors at Miller-Woodlawn Memorial Park.

                John will be dearly missed by his family and friends, but his legacy will live on forever. We love you Dad, rest in peace.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of John’s sister Hazel Burt Alford in the Texas Obituaries compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of Isham Alford (1755–1832).

            His lineage: John Stanley 1917 TX¹, John Everett 1879 TX², Hamilton Samuel 1851 TX³, Thomas 1806 GA⁴, Baldy 1784 NC⁵, Isham 1755 NC⁶.

 

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JOSEPH REINHART HALFORD

 

Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Keith & Keith Funeral Home

Yakima, WA—_____ November 2007

 

 

Born: July 31, 1952

Died November 13, 2007

 

            Joseph Reinhart Halford, 55, died November 13, 2007 after being struck by a car on November 8th. Joe is fondly remembered by hundreds of Yakima residents as the man who walked all over town carrying a big coffee cup. Since the accident, the outpouring of love and concern for Joe has overwhelmed his family and friends.

            Halford is the son of the late Joseph W. Halford and Carolyn Reinhart Halford of Yakima. He is also survived by his sister Ruth Ann Halford of Seattle, nephew Yusef Khosrow, and numerous cousins.

            Joe was born on July 31st, 1952 and lived his entire life in Yakima. He was able to live independently with the assistance of Community Living and their dedicated staff.

            As an adult, Joe worked at Manhasset Specialty Company, Provident Industries and Albertsons. He found his true calling, though, as a goodwill ambassador to the city of Yakima, combining his love of people, coffee and walking.

            Viewing will be Friday, November 16th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Keith and Keith 9th Ave. Graveside services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17th at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17th at Keith and Keith 9th Ave Chapel. Please bring written stories of Joe or visit www.mem.com to share a memory.

            The family has requested that donations in Joe’s honor be made to The Foundation for Community Living, 421 South 47th Avenue, Yakima, WA. 98908; or call for information 509-966-2650.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his mother, Carolyn Reinhart Halford, in this compilation.

            Many uncaptioned family photos are posted at Making Everlasting Memories.

 

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KAY STARK ALVORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ February 1976

 

            Alvord, Kay formerly Kay Stark of Bellingham, was killed in an auto accident in Calif. on Thurs., Feb. 5 [1976]. She had moved to Rogue River, Oregon in Aug. ’75. She leaves to survive, 3 daughters, Jennifer, Jodi and Jana, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Stark of Palm Springs, Calif.; sister, Jean Moore of Rogue River, Oregon; brothers, Bill Stark of Vancouver, Wa., Jerry of Talent, Oregon and Kenneth of Soldatna, Alaska; uncles, Al Bethke of Bellingham and Herman Rasmussen of Minneapolis, Minn.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Kay Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 28 June 1947, last residence not listed.

 

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LELAND STUART “STU” ALVORD

 

Photo and dates from Making Everlasting Memories

Memorialized by Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima, WA

 

Born: November 10, 1924

Died: August 30, 2006

 

YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA—Thursday August 31 2006

 

YAKIMA—Leland Stuart (Stu) Alvord was born in Boulder, CO on Nov. 10, 1924 to Leland S. and Guyla Roth Alvord. He attended elementary through High School there. He served in the Army from 1942-1946. Part of that time was spent in Casablanca, Africa with the 52nd Army Air Corps Band. After discharge from the Army he got a Bachelor of Music Ed. degree from the University of Colorado in 1949 and a Master’s Degree in 1950 from the same college. He played in the Colorado Marching Band, Stage Band and Orchestra.

            He married Betty Armstrong April 16, 1948 in Boulder. They lived in western Nebraska for 3 years and have lived in Selah since 1953.

            He taught music for 3 years in western Nebraska, 5 years in Selah, WA and the remainder of his teaching career was spent in Yakima where he mainly taught at Franklin Jr. High. He was awarded the Washington Music Educator’s Award of Distinction in 1988 and was inducted into the Music Educator’s Hall of Fame in 1998.

            He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Yakima, WA. He was a member of the Yakima Valley Community Band for many years and directed church choirs and took part in community music activities too numerous to mention. After retiring he became active in a model airplane club and volunteered for many years for the Red Cross and IRS volunteer income tax assistance program (VITA). He faithfully donated blood to the Red Cross and had given 29 gallons of blood and was working on his 30 gallon pin.

            To his family his success is measured by the great love he had for his family and the “hey Mr. A” that greeted him on the streets of Yakima and statements like “boy we really had fun in band” or “I look back on band as the best part of my Jr. High”

            He is survived by his wife Betty of 58 years and daughter Lynne both of Selah, WA.

            Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Keith & Keith 9th Ave Chapel. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church in Yakima. Private interment will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Yakima Valley Community Band c/o Keith & Keith Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit www.mem.com.

            Arrangements are in the care of Keith & Keith Funeral Home.

 

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LEONARD LEROY ALFRED

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Monday, 3 May 1965

 

            Leonard Leroy Alfred, 76 of 402 S. I St. died Monday morning at his home.

            He was born in Vinita, Okla. and he came to Tacoma in 1910.

            He was a veteran of World War I. Mr Alfred was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist; Wild West Post No. 91 VFW: Disabled American Veterans; and Destiny Lodge No. 197, F&AM.

            Besides his wife Edna Lemona, survivors include two stepsons, Dean Hodges, of Forks; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several neices and nephew.

            Services will be announced by Lynn Funeral Home.

 

In another article:

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 4 May 1965

 

            Private services for Leonard Leroy Alfred were held Tuesday in the Chapel of the Lynn Funeral Home followed by cremation.

 

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LETHA E. KNAPP ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Tuesday, 16 June 1998

 

            A funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, in Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Wash., for Letha E. Alford, who died June 12 at age 87.

            Mrs. Alford was born April 16, 1911, in Husum, Wash. Her maiden name was Knapp. She moved to Vancouver in 1926. She was a licensed practical nurse for Memorial Hospital and the old St. Joseph’s Hospital and later was an independent home-care nurse. She was a member of Orchards Seventh-day Adventist Church. In 1949, she married Everett; he died in 1990.

            Survivors include her daughter, Arlene Thompson, and brother, Roscoe Knapp, both of Vancouver; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

            Private interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Letha E. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

 

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LILY OSTERBACK ALFORD

 

SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle, King Co., WA—Friday, 2 May 2008

 

 

Lily Alford, 99; a pioneer start to a happy life

By Marsha King

 

            Thanks to the pioneer way she was raised, there wasn’t a thing Lily Osterback Alford couldn’t do—fish, field dress a caribou, operate a ham radio, knit and crochet.

What’s more, she always seemed happy and relaxed.

            “She just had an unusual ability not to worry about much of anything,” said her daughter Ilene Evans, of Federal Way.

            Once a bit famous as the “radio Queen of the North,” Mrs. Alford died at age 99 on April 24 at her granddaughter’s home in Lake Stevens.

            Her life started on a chilly Feb. 10, 1909, in a cave dug for shelter by her father while he and his family were on a hunting trip in Cold Bay, Alaska.

            Her father, a handsome Finnish sailor, had left his homeland hoping to find a fortune in the Alaska Gold Rush. Instead he found her mother, an Aleut native who spoke only Russian. Despite the language barrier, the couple married and raised eight children in isolation on Wosnesenski Island, just off the south coast of the Alaska Peninsula.

            On the island the family raised blue foxes, sending their pelts to London furriers. The children were home-birthed and home-schooled, with homemade clothes and shoes. “Papa” mended their broken legs, filled their cavities and made ice skates out of old metal files and leather straps. He also built fishing boats with driftwood, according to family members.

            They grew or caught food, powered lamps with propane and shopped from catalogs. The children, who had no toys, entertained themselves outdoors. Mrs. Alford also loved books and was often caught reading with a flashlight under the covers at night, a granddaughter said.

            As a teenager, she earned a ham-radio license. Then, in 1931, she was thought to be the first person to broadcast news of the eruption of Mount Pavlof. That’s when U.S. newspapers dubbed her the “Queen of the North.”

            Several years later, Mrs. Alford married her first husband on a whim, and their first daughter was born in Alaska. Fighting came to the Aleutian Islands during World War II. To escape being evacuated, for their safety, with other Aleuts to a relocation camp, Mrs. Alford and her husband moved to Portland, where their second daughter was born. Later they moved to California, then to several places in Washington, before settling in Seattle, where their youngest daughter was born. The couple divorced in 1958.

            For four years, Mrs. Alford supported her family in the Green Lake neighborhood by pressing draperies at a Seattle laundry.

            “Mama taught me from the time I can remember — there’s nothing you can’t accomplish,” said her daughter Julie Brousseau, from Gales Ferry, Conn.

            Mrs. Alford was known for her wonderful homemade bread, sweet temperament and nonjudgmental attitude.

            “People always came to our house,” Brousseau said. “It was just the place to go because she was so much fun and so caring.”

            In 1962, Mrs. Alford married truck driver Harold “Red” Alford Sr. The two finished raising her youngest daughter, cared for nieces and nephews along the way, and had a great garden and a full cookie jar. Her husband died in 2004.

            As she aged, Mrs. Alford kept reading, knitting and sewing, and stayed active in the Aleut Corporation, a native business organization that promotes the welfare of its members.

            “She was the rock of our family. She took the time to care about every single person in the family,” said granddaughter Gina Spiller, of Snoqualmie.

            Mrs. Alford also was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Lea Bowen. In addition to daughters Ilene Evans and Julie Brousseau, survivors include her sister, Florence Nettle, of Anchorage, and her stepsons, Harold Alford Jr., of Cle Elum, and Gerald Alford, of Bellingham.

            A memorial celebration will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave. N., Seattle. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association.

 

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ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS

Anchorage, AK—Wednesday, 30 April 2008

 

            Former Alaska resident Lily Osterback Alford, 99, died April 24, 2008, at home in Lake Stevens, Wash.

            A memorial celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bitterlake Community Center in Seattle, 13035 Linden Ave North.

            She was born Feb. 10, 1909, in Cold Bay in the Shumagin Islands while her family was on a hunting trip. Her father dug a cave in the side of the hill for shelter on that frosty winter morning to deliver his baby girl. Oskar Alfred “Al” Osterback and Fackla Vereskin raised Lily and her eight siblings on isolated Wosnessenski Isle. Lily learned to hunt and fish and live a survivalist life - and had simple wants her whole life. Nothing made her happier than a good book, a warm sweater and a hot cup of tea. She left Alaska in 1942, but her love for her home island never left her and she always kept in touch with her extended family in Sandpoint, Dutch Harbor and Anchorage.

            “Lily had some moments of fame in the early 1930s as the only ‘Indian Girl’ (she was half Aleut) to hold a ham radio license in the United States,” her family recalled. “The Seattle PI and other mainland newspapers labeled her the ‘Queen of the North.’ She would communicate with people all over the world on the family’s homemade transmitter and receiver; her call letters were K7ANQ.

            “Lily was ‘Mama’ to her own children and to many others whom she loved and cared for over the years. Her can-do attitude was inspirational; she sought out the best in everyone and loved with her whole heart. She was admired and respected by all who were privileged to know her.”

            Lily was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. “Red” Alford Sr., six siblings, Walter, Ida, Nora, Eleanor, Alvin and George; her daughter, Lea Bowen; and grandson, Jason Scholz.

            She is survived by her baby sisters, Florence “Dewdy” Nettle and Pauline Calugan, both of Anchorage; daughters, Ilene Evans of Washington, Julie (Brad) Brousseau of Connecticut, and Connie Jerry of Texas; and stepsons, Harold Alford Jr. and Gerald Alford, both of Washington; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

            Flowers should be delivered to the Bitterlake Community Center on May 3 between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends who would like to send condolences may mail them to 2029 114th Dr. N.E., Lake Stevens, WA 98258.

 

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THE HERALD

Everett, WA—Wednesday, 30 April 2008

 

            Lily Osterback Alford, 99, of Lake Stevens, WA, and formerly of Seattle, WA, died April 24, 2008.She was the beloved grandmother of local residents Jon and Laurette Buxton and Kismet Harvey.

            She was born February 10, 1909 in Cold Bay, Alaska in the Shumagin Islands while her family was on a hunting trip. Her father dug a cave in the side of the hill for shelter on that frosty winter morning to deliver his baby girl. Oskar Alfred Osterback “Al” and Fackla Vereskin raised Lily and her eight siblings on isolated Wosnessenski Isle. Like Swiss Family Robinson, her family learned to survive in relative solitude.

            Her Papa made her ice skates from metal files and leather straps and she would ski on barrel staves. She enjoyed fishing and hunting (which was like a shopping trip to them!) and gardening and making clothes for her whole family. Entertainment on the island was practicing penmanship and reading. Lily stayed busy her whole life and would sew, knit, crochet, embroider and quilt gifts for her family and friends.

            Lily had some moments of fame in the early 1930’s as the only “Indian Girl” (she was half Aleut) to hold a Ham Radio License in the United States. The Seattle PI and other mainland newspapers labeled her the “Queen of the North”. She would communicate with people all over the world on their homemade transmitter and receiver, her call letters were K7ANQ.

            Lily was preceded in death by her husband, Harold T. “Red” Alford Sr.; her parents; six siblings, Walter, Ida, George, Eleanor, Alvin and Nora; her daughter, Lea Bowen; and grandson, Jason Scholz.

            She is survived by her baby sisters, Florence “Dewdy” Nettle and Pauline Calugan, of AK; daughters, Ilene Evans, of WA, Julie (Brad) Brousseau of CT and Connie Jerry, of TX; and step-sons, Harold Alford, Jr. and Gerald Alford, both of WA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Laurette (Jon) Buxton, Jay McGrath, Gina (Sam) Spiller, Allan (Cheryl) Gerking, Kismet Harvey and Joe Scholz; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

            Lily was “Mama” to her own children and to many others whom she loved and cared for over the years. Her can-do attitude was inspirational; she sought out the best in everyone and loved with her whole heart. She was admired and respected by all who were privileged to know her.

            A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Bitterlake Community Center 13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, lunch to immediately follow.

            Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association; flowers should be delivered between 10 and 10:30 at the Community Center.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her second husband, Harold Thomas Alford Sr., in this compilation.

 

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MARGARET ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Saturday, 11 May 1963

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Mrs. Charles W. Alvord, 76, of the Woodstock Apartments, died Friday in a local hospital. Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., she had lived in this area 75 years. She was the widow of Charles W. Alford.

                Survivors include two sons, Ward O. of Tacoma and Jack W. of Portland; a sister, Mrs. Mary Reid, of Tacoma; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

                Services will be announced by C.C. Mellinger Funeral Home.

 

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MARION FRANCES MCEWEN ALFORD

 

KITSAP SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—8 December 2008

 

 

                Marion Frances Alford, 82, of Bremerton passed away from cancer on November 30, 2008.

                She was born April 26, 1926, in Toppenish, WA, to Alice and Lester McEwen. She graduated from Mount Baker High School in Deming, WA, in 1944.

                She married James Alford in Shelton, WA. She was a homemaker and a member of the Central Kitsap Church of Christ, Bremerton Church of Christ and PTA in Bremerton. Marion enjoyed quilting, sewing, needle work, gardening, reading, traveling and being a member of the Red Hat Society.

                She was preceded in death by her brother, William McEwen; and sister-in-law, Idella McEwen.

                Surviving are her husband, James E. of Bremerton; sons, James L. (Dianne) of Burns, OR, Lawrence D. (Barbara) of Lapeer, MI; daughters, Pamela Carlile (Robert) of Bremerton, Carol Stiver (Robert) of Burns, OR; grandchildren, Terri LeGare, Denver and Mike Carlile, Connie, Rick, Carrie and Rob Stiver, and Jim and Jason Alford; great-grandchildren, Conner LeGare, Kayla, Nicholas, Sarah Aidan Stiver, and Denver and Lakota Carlile; and nephews, Brent and David McEwen.

                Graveside service at Forest Lawn Cemetery on Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Memorials to Hospice of Kitsap County; www.lewischapel.com.

 

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MARY ALICE PERRY ALFORD

 

SEDAN TIMES-STAR

Sedan, Chautauqua Co., KS—Thursday, 26 May 1960

 

Mother Dies in Washington

 

            Mrs. Jessie (Gladys) Cloyd left Tuesday to fly from Wichita to Vancouver, Wash., for the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Mary A. Alford who died in her sleep Sunday afternoon [May 22]. The services and interment were to be at Vancouver.

            Mary Alice Perry was born Oct. 1, 1881 at Grenola and was a resident of this area until 27 years ago. She and Thomas T. Alford were married at Sedan, and he died on Aug. 9, 1936.

            Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Cloyd of Sedan and Mrs. Beatrice Hobson of Needles, Calif.; four sons Cecil of Goodland, Walter of Los Angeles, Calif.; Everett and Ellsworth of Vancouver, 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: We published the obituary of her husband’s mother, Orlena Harris Alford, in the Kansas Obituaries compilation.

            Mary’s husband was the son of William Harvey Alford and Orlena Harris. Orlena, who also had an Alford lineage, was the daughter of Nicholas Harris and Helen Alford.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA’s published genealogy, Descendants of John & Mary Alford of Frederick County, Virginia.

            Her husband’s lineage: Thomas T. 1876 KS¹, William Harvey 1839 VA², Charles 1801 VA³, John 1768 VA⁴, Thomas 1736 VA⁵, John 1696 ?? ⁶.

 

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MAUD PARROTT ALVORD

 

GOLDENDALE SENTINEL

Goldendale, Klickitat Co., WA—Thursday, 31 August 1922

 

            Maud Parrott Alvord was born in Yamhill County, Oregon, August 3, 1876, and died in Goldendale, August 22, 1922.

            She came here with her parents when she was two years of age and had lived in this vicinity ever since.

            She was united to marriage to Charles C. Alvord in 1905.

            Mrs. Alvord leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and; one daughter, Mattie Carson of Spokane; one son, Clifford Carson of Goldendale; three sisters, Mrs. Boyles of Toledo, Wash.; Mrs. Cal Hartley of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Carrie Chapman of Ensign, Alberta, Canada. Also two brothers, Charles Parrott of Goldendale, and Fred Parrott of Toppenish.

            Mrs. Alvord had been a sufferer for a long time, but had been patient and brave through it all.

            The funeral service was held at the Chapman chapel, with interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery, Rev. Garver, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating.

 

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MICHAEL CLARK ALVORD

 

SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., WA—4 November 2001

 

LA CONNER [Skagit Co.]—Michael Clark Alvord, age 40, of La Conner, died as the result of a drowning accident in La Conner on October 11, 2001.

            He was born in Portland, Oregon on September 13, 1961. He grew up in the Portland area where he attended school. He moved to the San Juan Islands in 1987 and then to La Conner in 1990. He received vocational training in welding from Skagit Valley College. Mr. Alvord was employed as a welder for American Boilerworks in Everett.

            Michael is survived by his mother, Linda Sharp, of Coupeville, his father, Richard Alvord of Newberg, Oregon, his two brothers, Craig Alvord of Aloha, Oregon and Terry Alvord, and his sister, Andrea Ponti of McChord Air Force Base.

            A memorial gathering for his family, friends, and co-workers [will be] held on Monday, November 5, 2001, at the home of his mother, Linda Sharp, Coupeville. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth date of Michael Alvord (SS# issued in OR), last residence not listed, but his death date is listed as 12 Oct 2001.

                This obituary is not quoted verbatim.

 

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MICHAEL G. ALVORD

 

YAKIMA HERALD-REPUBLIC

Yakima, Yakima Co., WA—Saturday, 6 May 2006

 

            Michael Alvord, 65, of Sunnyside died Tuesday [May 2] in Yakima.

            Mr. Alvord was born in Snohomish, Wash. He retired in 1999 as captain of the Sunnyside Police Department after 25 years.

            Survivors include his wife, Jeannie (Nowlin) Alvord; three sons, Michael Alvord, Doug Estabrook and Jeff Covel; three daughters, Corinna Alvord, Rene Estabrook and Muffy Crawford; eight siblings, Patty Markley, Judy Graham, Herb Alvord Jr., Debbie Rucker, Kermit Rucker Jr., Rose Tarr, Harriott Heintz and Pam Whitmore; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

            Viewing and visitation will be today from 3 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home with burial to follow at West Hills Cemetery, Yakima....

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Mike G. Alvord (SS# issued in WA) was born 4 Jan 1941, last residence Sunnyside, Yakima Co., WA.

 

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MYRNA CAMPBELL WEAVER ALVORD

 

[She died in WA, but we are also publishing her obituary in the California Obituaries compilation because of her close ties there.]

 

THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE

Riverside, Riverside Co., CA—21 September 1998

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

HEMET—Services for Myrna Campbell Alvord, formerly of Hemet will be at 1 p.m. today at McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet. She died Wednesday at Evergreen Medical Center in Kirkland Wash. The cause of death is undetermined pending a doctor’s report. She was 60....

            Burial will be in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery.

            Mrs. Alvord, who was born in Chicago, lived in Hemet more than 30 years before moving to Bothell Wash, one year ago. She was a sales clerk at Thrifty Drug Store in Hemet for 20 years. She graduated from Hemet High School in 1955

            Mrs. Alvord was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for six years.

            She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and arts and crafts.

            Mrs. Alvord is survived by her husband, Rod; a daughter, Teri Crider of Everett, Wash; a son Duane Russell of Long Beach, eight grandchildren, a sister Molly Smith of Longansport Ind; and a brother Jeff Weaver of San Jose.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records do not list her death.

 

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NELLIE S. ALFORD

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Saturday, 4 June 1994

 

            Nellie S. Alford—Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. June 10, 1994, in Park Hill Cemetery in Vancouver, Wash.

            Disposition will be by cremation.

            Mrs. Alford died of cancer June 1, 1994 in a Vancouver care center. She was 75.

            Born June 24, 1918, in Rochester, N.Y., Mrs. Alford had worked as a restaurant cook and waitress. She had lived in Vancouver for the last 16 years.

            There are no immediate survivors.

            Arrangements: Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates [death date listed as _____ June 1994] of Nellie S. Alford (SS# issued in IL), last residence Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.

 

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NONA STEVENS ALFORD LARSON

 

BELLINGHAM HERALD

Bellingham, Whatcom Co., WA—Wednesday, 26 March 2003

 

            Nona Larson, age 80, died at Mt. Baker Care Center on March 23, 2003.

            She was born on August 25, 1922, in Kaylor, North Dakota, to Harold and Blanche Stevens. She had been a resident of Bellingham since 1995. Nona’s first husband was Harold T. Alford, Sr., whom she later divorced. She married Robert Larson in 1971. They lived for a while in Seattle where she worked at Virginia Mason Research Clinic. They moved to Bellingham in the mid 1990’s.

            Survivors include her sons Gerald Alford of Bellingham and Harold Alford, Jr. of Cle Elum.

            A daughter, Vicki Curry, and her husband, Robert Larson, preceded her in death.

            Cremation was by Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle. No burial service was held.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her first husband, Harold Thomas Alford Sr., in this compilation.

 

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PENNY B. ROCHELEAU ALFORD

 

Whatcom Genealogical Society

Obituaries of Whatcom County, WA

Whatcom Co., WA—_____ December 1978

 

            Alford, Penny B., age 62, of 130 Garfield St., Sumas passed away Mon. Dec. 18, 1978. Born in Walla Walla, Mrs. Alford moved to Sumas 2 years ago from Seattle where she had operated a cab for many years.

            She is survived by 2 daughters; Mrs. Jorene Schmelke of Bothell & Mrs. Judy Sweeney of Riverside, CA. 2 sons; James Rocheleau of Crescent, Iowa & Ardis Alford of Texas. She is also survived by her foster mother, Mrs. Jessica Conaway of Bremerton. 8 grandchildren. A brother, & close friends, Mr. Luke Matter & Henry & Katherine Matter all of Sumas. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. Cremation Greenacres Memorial Park under the direction of the Gillies Funeral Home.

 

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RALPH LEROY ALFORD

 

SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., WA—Monday, 3 January 2000

 

            Ralph LeRoy Alford, 69, of Lopez [San Juan Co.], WA, died at his home, Monday, December 27, 1999.

            He was born in Martinez [Contra Costa Co.], California, May 18, 1930. Ralph moved to Lopez in 1936 where he was raised and received his schooling. He logged for a time in Alaska and later worked for 30 years as a heavy equipment operator for the Lopez Sand and Gravel Company. He enjoyed fishing, visiting with people and working hard and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

            Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Evelyn, a brother Edward and is survived by 2 step-daughters: Judy Orcutt of Mount Vernon, WA and Joan Petersen of Hayward, California; a step-son, Steve Rudy of California; 2 brothers: George Orcutt of Stanwood, Washington and Jerry Orcutt of Mount Vernon, Washington, as well as numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

            Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2000, at the Center Church, Lopez, Washington....

            Arrangements under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes, WA.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth dates of Ralph L. Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Lopez Island, San Juan Co., WA, but his birth date is listed as 19 May 1930.

            See the obituary of his wife, Evelyn McClure Alford, in this compilation.

            His birth record [California Birth Index, 1905–1995, online at Ancestry.com] confirms his birth date in Contra Costa Co. and gives his mother’s maiden name as Farley.

            This might be the family:

 

1930 census in Township 1 (District 5) [near Martinez], Contra Costa Co., CA, dwelling #11 on p. 8A, enumerated April 8 before Ralph’s birth:

 

Charley Alford   head     53        NV US US       age 21 at 1st marriage

                                                                             oil refinery pipefitter

Rosi                    wife     48        NV MO IA       age 18 at 1st marriage

Frankie               son       14        CA NV NV

Tiny                    dau       11        CA NV NV

Edward              son         8        CA NV NV

Elizabeth            dau         4        CA NV NV

 

1910 census in Township 5 (District 172), Tuolumne Co., CA, dwelling #29:

 

Charles A. Alford           32        NV unk unk      1st marriage 9 years

                                                                             lumber mill laborer 

Rosie M.             wife     29        NV IA IA         2 children 2 living

Tressie                dau         8        NV NV NV

Charles M.          son         4        CA NV NV

 

Charles Augustus Alford’s 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card (online at Ancestry.com) says he is age 40, b. 17 Feb 1878. He is a fireman at an oil company living in Martinez, Contra Costa Co., CA. His nearest relative is Rose Alford in Martinez.

 

CA Birth Records list the maiden name of Tina M., Edward, and Elizabeth, all b. Contra Costa Co., as Lane or Lanes. No other Alford children have mothers with maiden names Farley. Frank’s birth record has not been found.

 

This might be Charles’s parents:

1880 Census, Lamoile (District 7), Elko Co., NV, family #43:

 

Chas. Alford                   31        AL AL MA      no occupation

Philena               wife     19        UT Wales NY

Charles               son         2        NV AL UT

Clara Mabel        dau    3/12        NV AL UT

 

Nevada Marriages, 1860–1987 (online at Ancestry.com):

 

Charles Alford m. Philena Lewis in Tuscarora Township, Elko Co., NV, on 21 Aug 1878

Mable Alford m. Edward Gossett in White Rock, Elko Co., NV, on 26 Dec 1896

    On 1900 census in Tuscarora, Elko Co., NV, they have daughter named Philena

 

CA Death Index, 1940_1997 (online at Ancestry.com)

Charles August Alford, b. 17 Feb 1878 in NV, d. 11 Nov 1940 in Contra Costa Co., CA, mother’s maiden name Lewis.

 

Rose M. Alford, b. 10 May 1881 in NV, d. 10 March 1974 in Alameda Co., CA.

 

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RANDALL LEE ALFORD

 

THE OLYMPIAN

Olympia, Thurston Co., WA—Tuesday, 5 February 2008

 

[A nearly identical article was published the same day in THE HERALD, Everett, WA.]

 

 

            Randall Lee Alford died on Wednesday, January 23, 2008. He was born on September 9, 1952 to Roy and Gladys (Oles) Alford in Fairmont, Minnesota. He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from Central High School. After graduation, he entered the United States Army and studied helicopter mechanics. He resided in the state of Washington for the remainder of his life. In the mid-to-late 1970’s, he was employed by L & M Trucking in Olympia, and then later employed by Wendler Hauling Company of Rainier.

            His most recent job as a heavy equipment operator gave him pride and a sense of accomplishment. Although his life was cut short by illness, he continued to work long hours and live each day to its fullest and never found time to complain or dwell on the negative aspects of his illness. He will be missed by all who loved him.

            He was preceded in death by his father, Roy; and his sister, RayEtte. He is survived by his son, Roy, of Olympia; and stepdaughters, Melanie and Melinda of Washington; his mother, Gladys Leonardson; sister, Robin (Gary) Hicks; brothers, Tony (Jeany), Tim (Heather), and Roger (Brenda) Hacker, all of Phoenix, Arizona.

            A memorial service will be Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, WA 98042-4868.

 

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

 

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REBECCA ANN ALFORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 15 January 1957

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Rebecca Ann Alford, infant daughter of Sgt. and Mrs. Ezra Alford, Rt. 3, Box 493, died Sunday in a local hospital. In addition to her parents, she leaves two sisters, Julia and Lila, and her grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Phillips of Louisiana.

                Services were held today in Mountain View Funeral Home, followed by burial in Mountain View Memorial Park.

 

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ROBERT E. ALFORD

 

BREMERTON SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—29 January 1996

 

                Local educator and passionate fly fisherman Robert E. Alford died Saturday at his Bremerton home. He was 53.

                Mr. Alford, a former school superintendent for the North Kitsap and the Port Townsend school districts, had battled lung cancer since April.

                He was born on Aug. 30, 1942, in Indianapolis.

                In the late 1970s, Mr. Alford became superintendent of North Kitsap Public Schools, where he persuaded voters to support several school bond referendums.

                “He brought the community together to support the schools,” said long-time friend Pete Crane.

                Mr. Alford left North Kitsap after eight years, and then took a five-month fishing sabbatical in West Yellowstone, Wyo.

                When he returned, Mr. Alford led Olympic College’s business and engineering department before becoming superintendent of the Port Townsend School District.

                Mr. Alford led the 1,700-pupil district through a period of rapid growth and school construction. He served as superintendent for three years before resigning in March 1993, citing stress and the need to care for aging parents.

                “It was too many weekends, too many nights,” Mr. Alford said at the time.

                After leaving Port Townsend, Mr. Alford rejoined Olympic College to work part time coordinating a school-to-work apprenticeship program with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.

                Mr. Alford also served as deputy director of the regional Educational Service District, which provides management support to area school districts. He resigned in November.

                “We tend to have friends in our professional areas,” Crane said.

                “Bob had friends from everywhere. He was a democrat with a small ‘d.’”

                Survivors include his wife, Cynthia, of Bremerton; one daughter, Tera Goldman, of Bremerton; two stepdaughters, Lisha and Amanda Lingen, both of Bremerton; parents Carl and Evelyn Alford, both of Kingston, Ontario; and one sister, Dotty Davidson, of Prairie Village, Kan.

                A memorial service will be held either Feb. 6, 7 or 8 at the John Horsley Community Center, Island Lake County Park.

                Memorials may be sent to Henry’s Fork Foundation, P.O. Box 61, Island Park, Idaho 83429. The group works to preserve trout streams in eastern Idaho.

 

In another article:

 

JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADER

Port Townsend, WA—31 January 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Former Port Townsend School District Superintendent Robert “Bob” Alford died Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 at his home in Bremerton, Wash. He was 53.

                Mr. Alford was born Aug. 30, 1942 in Indianapolis. In the late 1970s, he became superintendent of North Kitsap Public Schools. He later worked for Olympic College.

                Mr. Alford became Port Townsend superintendent of schools in 1990. He was instrumental in helping prepare the $17.8 million school improvement bond that voters approved in 1992. He resigned in early March of 1993, citing health reasons. At the time, the late-night school board meetings were filled with turmoil. His unexpected departure led the school board to confront many of the personality issues that eventually led to what people have described as a “healing process.”

                After spending time at his favorite pleasure, fly-fishing near West Yellowstone, Mr. Alford rejoined Olympic College. He also worked for the regional Educational Service District, a job which he resigned in November.

                Mr. Alford saw his efforts in Port Townsend bear fruit with the construction of Blue Heron Middle School. Although visibly affected by his battle with lung cancer which began last spring, in October 1995 Mr. Alford attended the school’s dedication ceremony.

                “It was a real pleasure to work with a man who was so interested in kids,” said Dr. Dick Lutz, Port Townsend’s assistant superintendent.

                Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; daughter Tera Goldman of Bremerton; two stepdaughters, Lisha and Amanda Lingen, both of Bremerton; parents Carl and Evelyn Alford of Kingston, Ontario; and a sister, Dotty Davidson of Prairie Village, Kan.

                A memorial service is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at the John Horsley Community Center, 1087 Island Lake Drive, Poulsbo.

                Mr. Alford requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions should be sent to Henry’s Fork Foundation, PO Box 61, Island Park, ID 83429. Henry’s Fork was his favorite fly-fishing hole, and the foundation aims to help protect and preserve that area’s natural habitat.

 

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JEFFERSON COUNTY LEADER

Port Townsend, WA—20 March 1996

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

Painting a memorial to Alford

 

                A fundraising account has been established to finance a memorial for Bob Alford, former Port Townsend School District superintendent who died of cancer Jan. 27, 1996. He was 53.

                Alford was superintendent at Port Townsend from 1990-93, and helped develop the $17.8 million facility improvement bond voters approved in 1992. But with school board meetings dominated by personality and educational philosophical conflicts, often among board members, Alford resigned in early 1993. He cited personal health reasons and later developed cancer.

                “Bob never ducked any of the controversy or pressure,” said Steve Finch, Grant Street School principal. “I’m sure that stressful period had an affect on him, but he never blamed anyone for his health problems.”

                Finch and school board member Mary Keyes presented the memorial idea before the school board last month. Keyes talked about how, as a rookie board member, Alford supported her desire to learn. Dick Lutz, assistant superintendent, said Alford gave his all for the PTSD.

                “Bob gave more of himself than he had to give,” Lutz said. “Someone who contributed that much deserves to be remembered.”

                The school board approved the plan by Keyes and Finch to honor Alford with a painting and plaque at Blue Heron Middle School.

                Alford was an avid fly fisherman, in love with the activity more as an art than a sport. When he caught a fish, he would photograph his prize, and then retire the fly used to catch the fish. His home’s game room was lined with these framed photos, each with the actual fly attached.

                Several years ago, Finch saw a painting by Roy Henry Vickers, a Tsimshian artist from British Columbia’s northwest coast. Titled “Morning Glory,” the painting shows a fly fisherman in the rain, with a fisherman’s fly attached.

                “I had actually bought Bob a photo of Roy Henry Vickers’ artwork printed as a card, but this particular piece was not available,” Finch said.

                In early February, Finch called an art gallery in Victoria attempting to find an original of the fisherman with fly. Only 50 prints were made, but the gallery found one for sale. The painting is about 24-by-36 inches in size.

                “Once they learned what we wanted it for they were eager to help,” Finch said of the gallery.

                Buying the painting and a plaque will cost about $2,000. Finch said he will deliver the painting from Victoria to save shipping charges.

                The painting and plaque will be placed at Blue Heron Middle School, at a site as yet undetermined. A ceremony, with Alford’s family and friends invited, is tentatively planned for early May.

                “Blue Heron Middle School is part of the bond project that Bob worked so hard on,” Finch said. “He did attend the school’s dedication ceremony last October and we think it’s a fitting place for the district to recognize his efforts.”

                A “Memorial to Bob Alford” account has been established at U.S. Bank. People may donate at any U.S. Bank branch. The account number is 1355-801000.

 

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ROGER D. ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Friday, 4 June 1965

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

                Services for Roger D. Alvord, 27, of Ballard, whose mother, Mrs. Charlotte Marvin, lives at 615-1/2 N. Oakes St., will be held at 10:30 Saturday in Ballard.

                Mr. Alvord was on a weekend fishing trip near North Bend when he disappeared Sunday [30 May 1965 is the date on his death certificate, per the Tacoma Library that sent the copy of this obituary]. His body was found Wednesday. King County sheriff’s detectives said he was apparently killed when his pistol fell from his shoulder holster and discharged.

                He was born in Seattle and lived there all of his life. He worked as a woodworker.

                Besides his mother, survivors include his wife, Carol, of the home; a brother, Michael, and a sister, Sandra, both of Seattle; his father, George Alvord, also of Seattle; and his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Dyer, of Lynnwood.

 

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RUBY JANE ALFORD INGRAHAM

Cousin of Burt Alford, AAFA #0498

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—1 October 1991

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

                Ruby June [sic] Ingraham, 82, of Cashmere, a former Everett resident, died Sunday evening, September 29, 1991, at her home.

                She was born Ruby June Alford at Athabasca, Alberta, Canada, to Charles B. and Callie Bailey Alford. In 1915 the family came to Washington State, and in 1920 they moved to Everett. July 3, 1929, she married . IngrahamOttis G. Ingraham at Everett, and in 1974 they moved to Cashmere.

                Mrs. Ingraham is survived by one daughter, Janet Puckett of Leavenworth; two sons, Gerald Ingraham of Thompson Falls, Montana and Lynn Ingraham of Cashmere; sister Marguerite Mills and sister-in-law, Ruth Alford, both of Everett; brother, Gordon Alford of Cashmere; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

                Preceded in death by her husband in 1982; three brothers and two sisters.

                A graveside service of Commemoration for Ruby June Ingraham will be conducted at 1:00, October 3, in the G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish....

                Wards Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in charge of arrangements.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby J. Ingraham (SS# issued in WA) was born 10 June 1909, last residence not listed.

                See the obituaries of her brothers Carl Bailey Alford, Gordon Everett Alford, and Tom “Ted” Alford in this compilation.

                Burt Alford, Ruby’s cousin, reports that Jane is correct middle name.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.

            Her lineage: Ruby Jane 1909 Canada¹, Charles Breck 1875 IN², James Tennyson 1847 IN³, Jonathan C. 1813 NC⁴, John 1786 PA⁵.

 

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RUBY MAXINE ALFORD TOLLEY

 

[She died in WA, but we are also publishing her obituary in Texas Obituaries because that was her last residence.]

 

DAILY TELEGRAM

Temple, Bell Co., TX—12 March 2002

 

            No funeral services were held for Ruby Tolley, 79, of Temple. The body was cremated. She died on Saturday, February 23, in Port Townsend, Washington.

            She was born in Brownwood to William Allen Alford and Lela Elizabeth (Howard) Alford. She lived in Temple for more than 30 years and had worked in a doctor’s office in Belton.

            Her son, Dr. Jack M. Hutton of Port Townsend survives her.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records show that Ruby M. Tolley (SS# issued in TX) was born 8 Apr 1922, last residence Temple, Bell Co., TX.

 

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RUSSELL EARL ALFORD

 

KING COUNTY JOURNAL

Bellevue, King Co., WA—Tuesday, 2 May 2006

 

            Russell E. Alford of Kent [King Co.] died from heart failure April 27, 2006, at the Veterans Administration Hospital. He was 79.

            Born April 2, 1927, in Renton, he married Phyllis Wells in 1948 at Kent Lutheran Church. He served in the Seabees as a machinist’s mate and lived in Kent for 79 years.

            Mr. Alford worked as a cost analyst at The Boeing Co. for 42 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the Pacific Northwest Roundtable, American Legion Post 15, Senior Commissioner’s Staff of Washington and American Legion Baseball.

            He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald, Harold and James. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Alford of Kent; son, Timothy Alford of Graham; daughters, Linda Joseph of Auburn and Judy Cross of Arizona; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

            A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the American Legion Hall in Kent.... Arrangements are by Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of his brother Harold Thomas Alford Sr. in this compilation.

            His memorial at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., WA [findagrave.com] provides his middle name and includes this inscription on his gravestone: MM3 US NAVY WWII.

 

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RUTH LORETTA MANARY ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—15 March 1994

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

                Ruth Loretta Alford, 87, of Everett, died March 12, 1994 in a Marysville care center. Arrangements are pending with Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, Marysville.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of her husband, Carl Bailey Alford, in this compilation.

 

AAFA NOTES from Burt and Pat Alford: Ruth Loretta Alford was born Ruth Loretta Manary to Robert A. and Bertha Manary on March 23, 1908 at Vancouver (or Camas), WA. Survived by son Jimme Merle Alford. Three grandchildren: Jimmie, Scott and Mary. Several great-grandchildren. Her husband Carl Bailey Alford, whose obituary appears earlier in this article, died in 1966. They are both buried in the G.A.R. Cemetery in Snohomish, WA. The funeral was held Friday March 18, 1994.

 

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RYAN HALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Tuesday, 22 April 2003

 

1/22/1979 - 4/17/2003

 

            Ryan has left this earth to be with God. He was loved by so many: his mother, Joy McManus; father, Robert Halford; sister, Devyn Remme; Grandmother, Helen McManus, and stepfather, Atle Remme.

            Please join us is saying goodbye at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave NE, Lake Stevens [Snohomish Co.] on April 25, 2003 at 3:00 PM....

 

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SAM ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Friday, 25 January 2008

 

 

            Sam Alford, 86, of Everett died on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at Stevens Hospital due to complications from a stoke suffered in October 2007.

            Sam was born on June 1, 1921 in Taylor, TX to Myrtle LaRue Miles Alford and Sammie Alford. They moved from TX to Bozeman, MT after his father passed away in 1922.

            Sam joined U.S. Army Air Force January 1, 1942, and spent most of his service in Papua, New Guinea as a parachute rigger being Honorably Discharged on September 5, 1945.

            Sam married Bessie “Betty” Florence Brough in Nundah, Queensland, AU on September 13, 1943. The family moved to Seattle, WA in 1955. Sam completed his Plumbing Journeyman status, and worked as a plumber for the next 29 years, spending the last 20 years with the Seattle School District. The family lived in Mountlake Terrace for 20 years and in Everett for the past 30 years.

            Sam enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and was very busy with their Boy Scout and Explorer Scout activities as they were growing up. Sam was a proud member of the Masonic Lodge for over 60 years, and was a founder & first Master of Genesis Lodge #305 in Mountlake Terrace. He was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star for the past 30 years and served several times as Worthy Patron of Alderwood and Monroe Chapters. He is a Past Grand Patron of the Grand Chapter of Washington and a Past General Grand Committee Member of the General Grand Chapter.

            Sam is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Betty; along with sons and their wives, Steven and Dee Alford, of Leavenworth, WA, and Terry and Sharon Alford, of Edmonds; a grandson, Miles Alford; step-granddaughter, Alison Siddell; along with other step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; nieces and nephews in Australia; and cousins Alene McConnell Larch, of Great Falls, MT and Nelliemay Miles Hellenberg, of Spokane, WA.

            Sam was preceded in death by his grandson, John Alford in 1988. Sam will be missed by numerous friends who all have a very special place in their hearts for this wonderful man.

            A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., January 28, 2008, at the Nile Country Club, 6601 244th ST SW, Mountlake Terrace 98043....

 

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SANDRA LEE JENSEN JOHNSON ALFORD

 

KITSAP SUN

Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA—Tuesday, 9 May 2006

 

 

Sept. 11, 1949 to May 5, 2006

 

            Sandra Lee Alford, 56, of Suquamish [Kitsap Co.] died Friday at her home.

            She was born to Harold Jensen and Marion J. Forge. She was a former resident of Bainbridge Island. Ms. Alford owned Homewatch Caregivers on Bainbridge Island.

            She is survived by her father and stepmother, Shirley Jensen; son, David Johnson; brother, Michael Jensen; sister, Susan Trupp; and grandchildren, Brent and Alyssa Johnson.

            Memorial service: 3 p.m. Wednesday at Port Madison Lutheran Church on Bainbridge Island. A reception will follow at the church. Donations: Charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements: Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home.

 

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SCOTT ALFORD

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—Sunday, 3 December 2006

 

 

            Scott Alford, 54, of Lake Stevens [Snohomish Co.], Washington, passed away November 28, 2006, after a long battle with cancer. Scott grew up in Lake Stevens, and graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1970. He married Anne Provo in September 1982. During the last year Scott retired and spent his time enjoying many activities. He went to numerous tractor shows and spent time restoring an antique tractor. He traveled around eastern Washington, Idaho, and Montana with friends. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his good friends.

            Scott worked for 23 years at Scott Paper log yard and then went to work for the Snohomish County Transfer Station.

            Scott is the father of two daughters, Jessica, 22 and Tracy, 19. His girls were the love of his life. They enjoyed many activities together; hiking, fishing and biking; and as his girls would say “driving aimlessly” around the countryside.

            Scott is survived by his wife, Anne; his daughters, Jessica and Tracy; his sister, Mary (David) Miller; brother, Jim (Chris) Alford; nephews, Jeff (Kim) Alford, Matt Alford, and Scott Hollo; nieces, Jennifer (Skip) Fabritius, and Michelle (Bryan) Hall.

            Scott was preceded in death by his father and mother, Jim and Beverly Alford.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, December 8, 2006, at First Baptist Church of Everett, 1616 Pacific Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituaries of his parents, Jimmie Merle Alford and Beverly J. Lemieur Alford, in this compilation.

 

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TOM “TED” ALFORD

Cousin of Burt W. Alford, AAFA #0498

 

THE HERALD

Everett, Snohomish Co., WA—6 November 1967

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1999

 

                Tom (Ted) Alford, 3020 Grand Ave., Everett, died at an Everett hospital Nov. 5.

                He was born in Fairfax, South Dakota, Aug. 27, 1900 and had been a resident of Everett since 1918. Mr. Alford was a retired fisherman and also worked as a watchman for the Port of Everett.

                He leaves his widow, Johanna, of the home; one son, Thomas H. Forrest of 4611 Hoyt Ave.; two daughters [sic—should be sisters], Mrs. Ruby Ingraham and Mrs. Margaret Mills, both of Rt. 1 Lake Stevens; two brothers, George Alford of Libby, Montana and Gordon Alford of Rt. 2 of Everett; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

                Services: Wednesday, 1 p.m. chapel of Challacombe-Fickel and Precht; Rev. Ralph Johnson of the First Baptist Church will officiate; cremation will follow at View Crest Abbey.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death (listed as _____ Nov 1967) dates of Tom Alford (SS# issued in WA), last residence Everett, Snohomish Co., WA.

                See the obituaries of his siblings Carl Bailey Alford, Gordon Everett Alford, and Ruby Jane Alford Ingraham in this compilation.

            For more information on this family, see AAFA published genealogy, Known Descendants of John and Polly Markland Alford.

            His lineage: Tom 1900 SD¹, Charles Breck 1875 IN², James Tennyson 1847 IN³, Jonathan C. 1813 NC⁴, John 1786 PA⁵.

 

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VERNICE ELLEN ALFORD BARNUM

 

THE OREGONIAN

Portland, Multnomah Co., OR—Saturday, 22 January 2005

 

            A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland [Benton Co.], Wash., for Vernice Ellen Barnum, who died Jan. 14 at age 74.

            Vernice Alford was born Oct. 13, 1930, in Eugene. She moved to Portland and was a registered nurse for Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital.

            Survivors include her daughter, Susan Nemzek; son, Michael; sister, Coral Nilsson; brother, Dorman Alford; and two grandchildren.

 

AAFA NOTES: SSDI records confirm the birth and death dates of Vernice E. Barnum (SS# issued in OR), last residence Richland, Benton Co., WA.

 

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WANDA JEAN ALFORD MITCHELL

 

DAILY NEWS

Longview, Cowlitz Co., WA—1 January 2005

 

KELSO [Cowlitz Co.]—Wanda Jean Mitchell, 75, of Kelso, WA died on December 28, 2004. A memorial service was held today on January 1, 2005, at First Baptist Church of Kelso.

            She was born on September 9, 1929 in Altrus, OK to Luther and Eva Alford. Mrs. Mitchell married Ellis Mitchell on September 24, 1951 in Longview.

            Survivors include her husband, Ellis; three sons, Rama Mitchell of Kelso, Ellis Mitchell, Jr. of Higdon, AL, and Elmer Mitchell of Riverside, CA; three daughters, Connie Baker of Higdon, AL, Gloria Will of Longview, and Sherry Mitchell; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

            A daughter, Rene Howard in 2002, and a brother, Hoy Alford, preceded her in death.

 

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WAVERLEE HALFORD

 

SEATTLE TIMES

Seattle, King Co., WA—11 July 1999

 

            Waverlee Halford—Born 1/4/38 in Russell, Ark. 50 years in South King County, Wash., passed away from a sudden illness 7/8/99. She will be missed greatly for she was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and friend. She was a kind and loving person to all whoever knew or met her. Memorial Services Saturday July 10, 1 p.m. at Foster Tukwila Presbyterian Church, Graveside Services Monday, July 12, 3 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac.

 

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WILLIAM N. ALVORD

 

NEWS TRIBUNE

Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA—Tuesday, 11 February 1930

Published in AAFA ACTION, Fall 1997

 

CHEHALIS, Feb. 10—Burial services were held at Chehalis today for William N. Alvord, 81 year old Civil war veteran, who died at Tacoma Saturday [8 Feb 1930]. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery beside Mrs. Alvord, whose death occurred about four years ago. A young daughter is also buried there. Mr. Alvord enlisted in the Union army when 16 years of age, his father being chaplain of his regiment.

                Forty years ago the family came to this state and settled at Tacoma. Later Mr. Alvord moved to Lewis county and when Gov. John R. Rogers was elected Mr. Alvord was appointed a guard at the reform school here. He had been bailiff in Judge W.O. Chapman’s court at Tacoma the last 15 years.

                He is survived by two daughters, Mr. Mina Twiss and Miss Mary Alvord, who is practicing law in Seattle; a son, Carl Alvord of Everett; two brothers in Kansas and one in Colorado.

 

Photo from Fern Hill Cemetery, Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA—www.findagrave.com

 

AAFA NOTES: Also buried at Fern Hill Cemetery are his wife, Mary H. Alvord, 1849–1925, and daughter Helen L. Alvord, 1891–1898 [findagrave.com]:

 

 

 

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WILLIAM N. ALVORD, JR.

 

SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., WA—Monday, 17 January 2000

 

            Mr. William N. Alvord, Jr. 65, a life long resident of La Conner [Skagit Co.] passed away in a Seattle Hospital due to an automobile accident earlier.

            He was born in La Conner August 19, 1934 the son of William N. and Florence Otis Alvord, Sr.

            He was educated in La Conner graduating from the La Conner High School with the class of 1953. Following his schooling he worked at the Shell Refinery at Anacortes.

            He joined the United State Army serving at Point Barrow in the Alaska Communications System. He was in the area when Alaska became the state in 1959. He later fished at Kodiak Island.

            In 1967 he returned to La Conner and began working as truck driver for Moore-Clarke there. He worked there for 27 years retiring in 1994

            Mr. Alvord enjoyed the out doors in fishing, hunting and was well known for his cooking at the fire hall and bar-b-ques. He had been active as a La Conner Volunteer Fireman for the past 25 years.

            He was baptized in the Methodist Church, a member of the La Conner High School Booster Club, a member of the La Conner Junior Chamber of Commerce, he was active in youth organizations and coached Little League.

            Survivors are his father William N. Alvord, Sr. of La Conner; 3 brothers and 2 sisters-in-law: David and Joan Alvord, Richard and Trudy Alvord and Larry Alvord, all of Mount Vernon; 3 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law: Mary Ellen and Walter Dellinger of Quincy, Shirley Helsel of La Conner and Carol and Jerry Levy of Everett; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, and a brother Allen.

            The funeral procession will begin at the La Conner High School aboard the La Conner fire truck at 1:30 PM Wednesday, January 19, 2000 processing through La Conner and on to the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery where graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM. Mr. Alvord will lie in state for viewing at the Kern Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon....

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of William’s father, William N. Alvord Sr., in this compilation.

 

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WILLIAM N. ALVORD, SR.

 

SKAGIT VALLEY HERALD

Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., WA—Friday, 14 September 2001

 

            William N. Alvord, Jr. [sic—should be Sr.], 97, a long time Skagit Valley resident, passed away in a local care center on Wednesday, September 12, 2001. Graveside funeral services were held in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery on Saturday, September 15, 2001.

            He was born in Portland, Oregon on March 22, 1904, the son of Carl A. and Rhoda Dix Alvord. They moved to Whatcom County in 1912. He attended schools there and graduated from Nooksack High School. He married Florence U. Otis in Burlington on November 12, 1932 and settled in La Conner where he worked in commercial fishing. He also operated the Fish Co-op and the Planter Hotel, was the police chief, drove the school bus, and was custodian for the school.

            Survivors include his daughters Mary Ellen (Walter) Dellinger of Quincy, Shirley Helsel of La Conner, and Carol (Jerry) Levy of Everett; two sons, David (Joan) Alvord and Richard (Trudy) Alvord, all of Mount Vernon; brother, Ben (Iola) Alvord of Auburn, California; sixteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.

            His wife, Florence, his parents, and three sons, William, Jr., Larry, Sr., and Allen preceded him in death.

 

AAFA NOTES: See the obituary of William’s son, William N. Alvord Jr., in this compilation.