Ralph Orvel Sovereign
Ralph Orvel Sovereign was born August 23, 1911, in Glen Ullin, Morton Co., ND, and died December 24, 1981, in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, at age 70. Buried in Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington Co., OR. He is the son of Orel Herbert Sovereign of Maryville, Polk Twp., Nodaway Co., MO, and Helen Maude Abbey of South Byron, Byron Twp., Fond du Lac Co., WI.
Vera Marie Sprague was born January 27, 1915, in Aurora, Clackamas Co., OR, and died November 8, 2005, in Sun City West, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 90. Buried in Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington Co., OR. She is the daughter of Charles Edward Sprague of Pleasant, Monroe Co., IA, and Georgia Gladdis Rominger of Illinois.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign (age 18), a bachelor, and Vera Marie Sprague (age 15), a maiden, were married May 31, 1930, in Mountain Home, Elmore Co., ID.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign had two children:
Ralph Orvel Sovereign and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign were divorced before 1939 in Idaho.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign then married Edna May (Rogers) Whittier.
Edna May Rogers was born August 30, 1913, in Baker City, Baker Co., OR, and died August 19, 1990, in a hospice care facility, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR, at age 76. Buried in Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington Co., OR. She is the daughter of William Thomas Rogers of Macon Co., NC, and Martha Eugenia "Mattie" Myers of Macon Co., NC.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier was born November 7, 1906, in Huntington, Baker Co., OR, and died October 15, 1935, in a local hospital, Weiser, Washington Co., ID, at age 28. Buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Baker City, Baker Co., OR.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier, a bachelor, and Edna May Rogers, a maiden, were married June 11, 1933, in Baker, Baker Co., OR.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier and Edna May (Rogers) Whittier had no children.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign, a divorcee, and Edna May (Rogers) Whittier, a widow, were married 1937 -1939 in Idaho.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign and Edna May (Rogers) (Whittier) Sovereign had two children:
Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign then married Charles Walton Schneider.
Charles Walton Schneider was born July 27, 1910, in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, and died December 7, 1981, in Riverside Co., CA, at age 71.
Charles Walton Schneider and Elvena Elsie Johnson were married Unknown.
Charles Walton Schneider and Elvena Elsie (Unknown) Schneider had Unknown children.
Charles Walton Schneider (age 32), a divorcee, and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign (age 28), a divorcee, were married April 3, 1943, in Boise, Ada Co., ID.
Charles Walton Schneider and Vera Marie (Sprague) (Sovereign) Schneider had Unknown children.
Charles Walton Schneider (age 37), a divorcee, and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign (age 32), a divorcee, were married August 1, 1947, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
Vera Marie (Sprague) (Sovereign) Schneider then married David Edward Lockwood.
David Edward Lockwood was born May 6, 1919, in Port Clinton, OH, and died Unknown.
David Edward Lockwood and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign were married September 21, 1954, at Monte Vista Christian Church, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.
David Edward Lockwood and Vera Marie (Sprague) (Sovereign) Lockwood had no children.
TIMELINE
Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier was born November 7, 1906, in Huntington, Baker Co., OR.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910, shows Walter Soverign (age 51) born in Illinois to Canadian and Indiana-born parents is a Farmer owning his own farm and is living in Twp. 143, Mercer Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of 30 years, Minerva Sovereign (age 50) born in Indiana to Kentucky-born parents, with all three of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three sons, all born to Illinois and Indiana-born parents: Roy Sovereign (age 29) born in Missouri and married for 5 years, a Composition Printer; Orel Sovereign (age 26) born in Missouri and married for 3 years, a Farmer; and Dale Sovereign (age 18) born in Nebraska, a Farmer.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 18, 1910, shows H. Oriel Soverign (age 26) born in Missouri to Illinois and Indiana-born parents is a General Farm Farmer owning his own farm free of a mortgage and is living in Twp. 142, Oliver Co., ND. Living with him is his wife of three years, M. Helen Soverign (age 24) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
In 1910, Thelma M. Robinson was living with her parents in Deer Creek Twp., Custer Co., OK.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign was born August 23, 1911, in Glen Ullin, Morton Co., ND.
Vera Marie Sprague was born January 27, 1915, in Aurora, Clackamas Co., OR.
Vera Marie Sprague Birth Record.
Edna May Rogers was born August 30, 1913, in Baker City, Baker Co., OR.
Edna May Rogers Birth Record.
The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID, April 20, 1917
Mrs. O. H. Sovereign and little son will depart Friday for Baraboo, Wis., for an extended visit with relatives.
The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID, June 5, 1918
The resignation of Miss Ethelwyn Fostner, city treasurer, was read and accepted. Mrs. Helen Sovereign, wife of the fire chief, was appointed in her place by the mayor.
The WWI Draft Registration Report dated September 12, 1918, shows Orel Herbert Sovereign, age 34, born April 28, 1884, is a Fire Chief employed by the City of Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID. His nearest relative is Mrs. Maude H. Sovereign. Their permanent home address is City Hall, Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID, Thursday, November 13, 1919
Valuable Animal Is Shot to Death
Scotch Collie Bites Three persons and It Is Feared He Suffered From Rabies.
CALDWELL - After having bitten three people Tuesday and resisting attempts made by Caldwell police to catch him alive, officers killed an imported Scotch collie belonging to Mrs. Harrison of the Caldwell Dry Goods store, and its head was sent to the state bacteriological laboratory for examination for rabies. Those bitten are Odell Royce, a mail carrier in the west part of the city, Johnnie Gains, son of L. F. Gains, and Ralph Sovereign, son of Fire Chief O. H. Sovereign. It is reported that Mr. Royce was seriously injured. Breaking loose from his fetters which tied him to Mrs. Harrison's home, the dog which was valued highly by its owners, proceeded to attack the three people named. Attempts of John Baker, chief of police, to catch him were unavailing and it was found necessary to kill the animal.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 10, 1920, shows Orel Sovereign (age 35) born in Missouri to Indiana and Illinois-born parents is a Fire Department Fireman renting his home at the Altousis Hotel next to the City Hall, City of Caldwell, West Caldwell Precinct, Canyon Co., ID. Living with him is his wife, Helen M. Sovereign (age 34) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents, who is City Treasurer. Also living there is his son, Ralph O. Sovereign (age 8-4/12) born in North Dakota to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 3, 1920, shows James M. Wilkey (age 29) born in Arizona to Arizona and Indiana-born parents is an unmarried Painter at a Navy Yard who is Rooming at 1010 Washington Avenue, 3rd Ward, City of Bremerton, Kitsap Co., WA.
Vera was born in Oregon, and was living in Caldwell, ID, in 1920.
The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID, April 2, 1920
Ralph Sovereign, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Sovereign, is confined to his home with measles.
The Idaho Statesman, Boise, ID, Wednesday, October 11, 1922
Breaks Arm. Ralph Sovereign received a fracture of an arm Sunday evening when an auto he was cranking backfired.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier in his football uniform, 1926.
The 1926 California Voter Registration dated 1926 shows Orel H. Sovereign is a Democrat and a Builder and is living at 2726 Cunard St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Orel's brother and wife, Dale M. Sovereign and Ida M. Sovereign, are living nearby. Dale is a Carpenter.
In 1927, Jas M Wilkey is a Painter, and is living at 5038 Cliff Place, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA Living with him is Marie.
The 1928 California Voter Registration dated 1928 shows Orel H. Sovereign is a Republican and a Carpenter and is living at 2726 Cunard St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1928 California Voter Registration dated 1928 shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Progressive and a Housewife and is living at 2726 Cunard St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The Montana Standard, Butte, MT, Sunday, October 20, 1929
PHILIPSBURG NOTES.
Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Abbey accompanied Mr. Abbey's mother, Mrs. Cora Abbey, as far as Butte Tuesday, where Mrs. Abbey boarded the evening train for Pomona, Cal., where she expects to spend the winter.
Cora (Armstrong) Abbey eventually moved to California. In 1951-1952 she lived in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA. She was a Holy Roller who went to a variety of churches, including a Baptist church. She owned a home in Los Angeles at 1209 Lake Street. She died from acute circulatory failure. Her divorced daughter, Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign, lived with her in Pomona, CA.
The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1930, shows Orel H. Sovereign (age 45), born in Missouri to Ohio and Indiana-born parents and first married at age 22 is a House Painter renting his house for $15/month and living on South 10th Street, East Caldwell Precinct, Canyon Co., ID. Living with him is his wife, Helen Sovereign (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents and first married at age 21. Also living there is his unmarried son, Ralph Sovereign (age 18) born in North Dakota to Missouri and Wisconsin-born parents, a Farm Laborer.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign and Vera Marie Sprague Marriage Record.
Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign was born January 3, 1931, in Caldwell, Canyon Co., ID.
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932 shows Orel H. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 3236-1/4 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Progressive and is living at 3826 Homer Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1932 California Voter Registration dated 1932, shows Dale and Ida Sovereign are now living in the former residence of Orel and Helen at 2726 Cunard St., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign at age 22, 1933. This is likely a four generation picture including Ralph Orvel Sovereign, his daughter, Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign, as well as his grandmother, Cora Adella (Armstrong) (Abbey) Thompson, and his mother, Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier and Edna May Rogers Marriage Record.
The 1934 California Voter Registration dated 1934, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Didn't Say, and is living at 738 S. Union Avenue, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Francis Marion "Frank" Whittier died October 15, 1935, in a local hospital, Weiser, Washington Co., ID, at age 28.
The Idaho Falls Post Register, Idaho Falls, ID, Wednesday, October 16, 1935
Excessive Speed Is Cause of 3 Deaths
WEISER, Idaho, October 16.
The fatal injuries received by three persons in an automobile accident here Monday night were the result of "excessive speed," it was held today by a Washington county coroner's jury. Those who died following the crash were Ormey Lee, 25; Mrs. Juanita Coulter Watkins, 21, and Frank Whittier, 29, all of Weiser. Lee and Mrs. Watkins were killed almost instantly. Whittier died in a local hospital yesterday. The coupe driven by Whittier collided with a truck in the business section of the city. L. C. Northam, Washington county coroner, said that "investigated indicated that the coupe was traveling at a rate of speed upwards of 70 miles an hour when it crashed into the Taylor truck." The truck was driven by Melvin Taylor of Weiser, who was unhurt. Taylor's wife, who was in the truck, received slight injuries. Funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged yet.
In 1939, Vera M. Soverign (widow of Ralph) was living in Boise, ID.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1940, shows Dale M. Sovereign (age 48) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School, is a married Building Contractor Owner who owns his home worth $3,000, and is living at 2726 Cunard Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA. Living with him are: his wife, Ida. M. Sovereign (age 50) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of College; his unmarried son, Dale. M. Sovereign (age 17) born in Oregon, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 3 years of High School; and his married brother, Orel H. Sovereign (age 56) born in Nebraska, and 5 years ago was living in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, and with 8 years of School, a Building Contractor.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 9, 1940, shows Helen Sovereign (age 54) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in Nampa, Canyon Co., ID, and with 8 years of School, is a married Housekeeper for a Private Family, and is living in upper 3108 S.E. 28th Avenue, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 19, 1940, shows Charles E. Sprague (age 63) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, Canyon Co., ID, and with 8 years of School, is a married Farmer of a Farm, and who owns his farm with a mortgage, and is living at East Caldwell Pct., Canyon Co., ID. Living with him are: his wife, Georgia G. Sprague (age 52) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 8 years of School; his unmarried daughter, Lola M. Sprague (age 16) born in Idaho, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 2 years of High School; and his grandson, Allan Sovereign (age 4) born in Idaho.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1940, shows Vera M. Sovereign (age 25) born in Oregon, and 5 years ago was living in the Same Place, Canyon Co., ID, and with 3 years of High School, is a divorced Private Secretary for a Life Insurance Company, and who is renting her home for $32/month, and is living at 1620 W. State Street, Boise City, Ada Co., ID. Living with her is an unmarried Lodger, Margarett R. Sinclair (age 25) born in Oregon, and 5 years ago was living in Portland, OR, and with 4 years of High School, a Private Secretary for a Gold Dredging Company.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 30, 1940, shows James Wilkey (age 49) born in Arizona, and 5 years ago was living in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, and with 3 years of High School, is a married Painter of Homes who rents his home for $17/month and is living in West Nampa Pct., Canyon Co., ID. Living with him are: his wife, Marie Wilkey (age 43) born in Iowa, and 5 years ago was living in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, and with 3 years of High School; his unmarried son, John Wilkey (age 17) born in California, and 5 years ago was living in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ, and with 2 years of High School; and his daughter, Janice Wilkey (age 3) born in Arizona.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 3, 1940, shows Ralph O. Sovereign (age 27) born in North Dakota, and 5 years ago was living in Weiser, Washington Co., ID, and with 3 years of High School, is a married Truck Driver for a Freight Truck Line who is renting his home for $30/month, and is living at 6120 S.E. Division, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Edna M. Sovereign (age 25) born in Oregon, and 5 years ago was living in Weiser, Washington Co., ID, and with 2 years of High School.
The WWII Draft Registration Report dated October 16, 1940, shows Ralph Orvel Sovereign, age 29, born August 23, 1911, in Glen Ullin, ND, 1884, employed by Consolidated Freightways, Portland, OR. His nearest relative is his father, Mr. Orel Herbert Sovereign, of Rt. 5, Nampa, Canyon Co., ID. Their permanent home address is 2185 N W Johnson, Portland, OR.
James Milton Wilkey and Thelma Marie (Robinson) Wilkey were divorced 1940 - 1946 in Unknown.
Orel Herbert Sovereign and Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign divorced about 1940 in Unknown.
James Milton Wilkey, a divorcee, and Bethella "Beth" Reel, a maiden, were married 1940 - 1951 in California.
The 1942 California Voter Registration dated August 25, 1942, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and a Housewife and is living at 4143 MacArthur Blvd., Alameda Co., CA.
Charles Walton Schneider and Vera Marie (Sprague) Sovereign Marriage Record.
The 1946 California Voter Registration dated 1946, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1224 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
Jack Lavern Sovereign was born October 17, 1943, in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK.
Orel Herbert Sovereign, a divorcee, and Thelma Marie (Robinson) Wilkey, a divorcee, were married April 17, 1946, in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., WA.
Orel Herbert Sovereign and Thelma Marie (Robinson) Wilkey Marriage Record.
Robert Alva Hinton (age 21), a bachelor, and Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign (age 16), a maiden, were married June 9, 1947, in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor Co., WA.
Robert Alva Hinton and Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign Marriage Record.
Shirley Lee "Leigh" Sovereign and Robert Alva Hinton Wedding Photos. The two lower pictures are animated MP4 files using My Heritage software.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign and Edna May (Rogers) (Whittier) Sovereign, about 1950.
The 1950 California Voter Registration dated 1950, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1338 12th Avenue, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1952 California Voter Registration dated 1952, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Democrat and is living at 1224 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
The 1954 California Voter Registration dated 1954, shows Mrs. Helen M. Sovereign is a Didn't Say and is living at 1209 S. Lake Street, City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA.
David Edward Lockwood and Vera Marie (Sprague) (Sovereign) Schneider were married September 21, 1954, at Monte Vista Christian Church, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM.
The Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., NM, Wednesday, September 22, 1954
Candlelight Rites Unite Couple in Christian Church
Mrs. Vera M. Schneider, 623 University Dr. NE, became the bride of David E. Lockwood of Manzano Air Base, Tuesday, in the Monte Vista Christian Church. Mrs. Schneider is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Sprague, of Caldwell, Idaho. Rev. Roy W. Ford Conducted the double ring ceremony by candlelight. Mrs. Kenneth Eiffert at the organ, accompanied Mrs. Mildred Parmley, who sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer." White floral arrangements, with tall white tapers burning in branched candelabra, decorated the church as the bride was escorted to the altar by her son, Allan Schneider. She was wearing a navy blue gabardine suit, with white accessories, and black reptile shoes. Mrs. Bettie R. Meyers, matron of honor, was attired in a gray orlon suit, with navy accessories and an orchid corsage. Irwin Geller served the bridegroom as best man. Immediately following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Stephens. Assisting at the bride's table, which was centered by a tiered wedding cake and floral arrangements, were Mrs. Dahl J. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. Clifford E. McDuff, and Mrs. Charles V. Stephens. Following a wedding trip to points in northern New Mexico, and Colorado, the couple will be at home ai Albuquerque, at 623 University NE. The bride was graduated from Boise High School, Boise, Idaho, and attended the Boise Business College. She is employed by the U. S. Forest Service. The bridegroom is a master sergeant with the U. S. Air Force, stationed at Manzano Base. He was educated at Ohio State University.
The Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Wednesday, July 18, 1956
Milladore
Maude Abbey of Los Angeles, Calif., called on Mrs. Mary Krubsack on Thursday, they were school friends and have not seen each other for 60 years.
Robert Harlan "Bob" Meyer, divorcee, and Sharon Kay Harrington, a maiden, were married July 25, 1959, in King Co., WA.
Robert Harlan "Bob" Meyer and Sharon Kay Harrington Marriage Record.
Jack Lavern Sovereign High School Football Pictures.
Jack Lavern Sovereign College Diploma.
-O-
Jack L. Sovereign, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph O. Sovereign of Sherwood, has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force upon graduation from Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Tex. Selected for OTS through competitive examination, Sovereign is being assigned to Vance AFB, Okla., for training as a pilot. He is a graduate of San Rafael, Calif., high school and received his bachelor of science degree in 1967 from University of Oregon.
Clyde Henry Sanders III and Sharon Lee "Sherrey" Sovereign were married February 12, 1966, in Sherwood, Walla Walla Co., WA.
Clyde Henry Sanders III and Sharon Lee "Sherrey" Sovereign Marriage Record.
Jack Lavern Sovereign, a bachelor, and Sandra Kay Hinson, a maiden, were married November 27, 1967, in Vancouver, Clark Co., WA.
The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., C, September 3, 1967
Marriage Revealed
Mr. and Mrs. Earl K. Hinson, El Centro, are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Sandra, to Lt. Jack Sovereign, USAF, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sovereign, Portland, Ore. The couple were married in Vancouver, Wash., Church of the Latter-day Saints. The former Miss Hinson graduated from Central Union High School and University of Oregon. Her husband was graduated from University of Oregon. He is stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.
Jack Lavern Sovereign and Sandra Kay Hinson Marriage Record.
Jack Lavern Sovereign in his flight suit.
Jack Lavern Sovereign in his U.S.A.F. uniform.
Orel Herbert Sovereign died April 14, 1968, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 83. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, April 14, 1968
SOVEREIGN, O. H. - His home N9025 Division St. Husband of Mrs. Marie Sovereign at the home. Father of Ralph Sovereign, Portland, Ore.; stepfather of Mrs. Janice Zimmerman, San Jose, Calif.; Jay Wilkey, Spokane; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Member of Jefferson St. Christian Church. Funeral services Mon., April 15, 12 noon, GOTHIC CHAPEL of the HAZEN & JAEGER FUNERAL HOME, N1306 MONROE ST. Rev. Paul G. Nance & Rev. James O. Bradford officiating. Burial services Fairmount Memorial Park Cemetery.
Thelma Marie (Robinson) (Wilkey) Sovereign died February 21, 1975, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 78. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA.
Helen Maude (Abbey) Sovereign died May 20, 1980, in Pomona, Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 94. Buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane Co., WA.
Ralph Orvel Sovereign died December 24, 1981, in El Centro, Imperial Co., CA, at age 70. Buried in Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington Co., OR..
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Thursday, December 31, 1981
Obituaries
Ralph Sovereign
Funeral for Ralph Orval Sovereign, a retired truck salesman for the Roberts Motor Co., will be at 2:00 p. m. Thursday at the Finley-Sunset Hills chapel. Private interment will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Mr. Sovereign, who was 70, had lived in Portland 20 years. He died Thursday, Dec. 24, at El Centro, Calif. He and his wife, Edna, had moved from Portland about two months ago to make their home in Mesa, Ariz. He was a native of Glen Ullin, N. D., a member of the Hermiston Elks Lodge, and was well known in the Northwest trucking industry. Surviving besides his wife are two sons, Jack of El Centro and Allen of Northfield, Minn.; two daughters, Sherry Sanders of Sherwood and Shirley Hinton of Elma, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Edna May (Rogers) (Whittier) Sovereign died August 19, 1990, in a hospice-care facility, Portland, Multnomah Co, OR, at age 76. Buried in Finley-Sunset Hills Memorial Park, Portland, Washington Co., OR.
The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, August 23, 1990
EDNA MAY SOVEREIGN
Edna May Sovereign of Sun Lakes, Ariz., a former Portland resident, died of cancer Sunday in a Portland hospice-care center. She was 76. A funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Finley's Sunset Hills Mortuary. Private burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was born Aug. 30, 1913, in Baker. Her maiden name was Rogers. She moved to the Portland area in 1963. Mrs. Sovereign had worked for the Showboat Restaurant in Beaverton for about 10 years before she moved to Arizona in 1981. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Myers of Milwaukie; son, Jack of El Centro, Calif.; stepdaughter, Shirley Hinton of Washington state; stepson, Alan Sovereign of Minneapolis; brother, Bruce Rogers of Baker City; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family suggests that remembrances be contributions to the Oregon Division of the American Cancer Society.
History of Idaho The Gem Of The Mountains, 1920 Vol. 2 Biographical, H. F. Messecar
OREL H. SOVEREIGN
With administration interests in Caldwell, Orel H. Sovereign is closely connected, having been made chief of the fire department in May, 1917, and also serving as building inspector of the city. He was born at Marysville, Missouri, April 28, 1884, and is a son of Walter and Minerva J. (Haggard) Sovereign. The father was born in Iowa and is now conducting a confectionery story at Beulah, North Dakota. His ancestry can be traced back through three generations in America. The mother is a native of Indiana and she, too, survives, Mr. and Mrs. Sovereign being well known residents of Beulah, North Dakota.
Their son, Orel H. Sovereign, was but three years of age when the family home was established at Central, Nance county, Nebraska, where he attended the common schools. At that time the section of the state in which they lived was a frontier region, much of the land being still unclaimed and uncultivated, while conditions of frontier life existed on every hand. He continued his education to the age of sixteen years and then left school, after which he followed farming for about two years. He later joined Company C of the United States Infantry and was located at Port Leavenworth Kansas. After two years had passed he was made corporal and at the end of the third year he was serving as sergeant, although he had not been officially promoted to that rank. On the completion of his term of enlistment he resumed the occupation of farming but in the meantime pursued a course in electricity, and when he again left the farm he entered the employ of the Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman, remaining in that connection for a brief period. He then went to North Dakota and took up a homestead, on which he lived for five years, after which he sold his farm and turned his attention to the auto livery business at Glen Ullin, North Dakota, continuing there for a year.
Mr. Sovereign arrived in Caldwell in 1912 and here obtained employment as engineer in the fire department. In May, 1917, he was advanced to the position of chief of the department and during his incumbency in the office but one serious fire has occurred. He is also serving as building inspector of the city and has exerted every endeavor to prevent fires. In the case of new buildings he is continually on the job, offering suggestions and in every way doing all within his knowledge to eliminate the possibility of fires. He also inspects all debris and promotes all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of fires. If on private property, the owners or renters are warned about being careless. His method has proven almost one hundred per cent efficient. When Mr. Sovereign first became connected with the department, it was a volunteer system and was proving both very unsatisfactory and very costly to the city. During his administration a paid call system was organized and the hand apparatus which was then in use has been supplanted by a motor engine, which is a triple combination machine, and other up-to-date fire-fighting apparatus. There are ten men in the department. A modern siren has just been installed which cannot be confounded with the school bell.
In 1906 Mr. Sovereign was married to Miss Helen Maud Abbey, a daughter of Charles Abbey, of North Dakota, and they have an interesting little son, Ralph. Mr. Sovereign has always been a resident of the western country and the spirit of western enterprise and progress, which has been the dominant factor in the upbuilding of the great section on this side of the Mississippi, has ever found exemplification in his life. He regards his present duties most seriously, recognizing how much depend upon his care and efficiency, and his labors have been most satisfactory to the city at large.
The Baker City Herald, Baker City, Baker Co., OR, December 13, 2006
Bruce Rogers
Bruce Wesley Rogers, 95, a longtime Baker County resident, died Dec. 8, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Health Services in Baker City. At his request, there will be no funeral. Bruce was born on Jan. 16, 1911, on Pleasant Valley Road in Baker to William T. Rogers and Mattie Jane Myers Rogers. He was the third of four children. Bruce was raised and educated in Baker County. In 1937, Bruce married Elsie Dalton, the daughter of Grant and Alice Dalton of North Powder. She died just 12 years later. In 1960, he married Florence Rose, who died in a motor vehicle accident on Pine Creek, just a few years later in 1963. During his life, he farmed at his home in North Powder. He retired from the Baker County Road Department in 1973. Bruce enjoyed working outside, growing flowers and keeping his yard neat. He was a longtime member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, No. 25. His favorite hobby was the sweepstakes. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial contribution may be made to the charity of one's choice through Tami's Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543 Halfway, OR 97834.
Jack Lavern Sovereign, age 64, about 2007.
Jack Lavern Sovereign with Rasta Hat.
Judy Dianne (Poulson) Sovereign died September 23, 1998, in Albuquerque, NM, at age 59. Interred in Davis Memorial Park, Las Vegas, Clark Co., NV.
The Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, NM, Sunday, September 27, 1998
Judy Dianne Sovereign, 59, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 1998. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Allan F. Sovereign of Tampa, FL; parents, Alfred R. and Judith Poulson of Albuquerque; brother, Larry Poulson of Reno, NV; sister, Rhonda Myers of Gastonia, NC; daughter, Sheri Sovereign of Henderson, NV; sons, Michael Sovereign of Ada, OK and Scott Sovereign of Minneapolis, MN; grandchildren, Mironda and Kaleb Sovereign of Henderson, NV and Jessica and Tommy Sovereign of Ada, OK; great-granddaughter, Briana Sovereign of Henderson, NV. Dianne was born July 2, 1939 in Woodward, OK. She was blessed with tremendous inner strength, a generous spirit, and many creative talents. She treasured time spent with her loving family and she enjoyed shopping and collecting. She, her husband, and he adored pet poodle, Keiko, were blessed with safe travels and many friendships, motorhoming across 39 states. She will be greatly missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to be graced by her love. Interment will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens in Las Vegas, NV. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jack Saiki and the staff at University Hospital, Rev. Glenn Ricketts, and the Congregation of Monte Vista Christian Church. Contributions can be made to the University of New Mexico, Cancer Research Treatment Center, 900 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
Janice Marie (Wilkey) Zimmerman died May 19, 1999, in Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, at age 62.
The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Spokane Co., WA, Saturday, May 22, 1999
Memorial service for Janice Marie Zimmerman, 62, will be from from 1 to 5 p.m. June 5 at her home. Spokane Cremation and Burial Service is in charge of arrangements. A longtime Spokane resident, Mrs. Zimmerman died Wednesday. She was born in Williams, Ariz. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Robert; two daughters, Linda Zimmerman of Spokane and Donna Mullendore of Nine Mile Falls; two sons, Robert Zimmerman Jr. of Spokane and Stephen Farmer of Tacoma; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Education Center in Spokane.
Jack Lavern Sovereign died August 8, 2020, in Chandler, Maricopa Co., AZ, at age 76. Buried in Gilbert Memorial Park, Gilbert, Maricopa Co., AZ.
Jack Lavern Sovereign Death Certificate.
Gilbert Memorial Park Cemetery and Funeral Home, Gilbert, Maricopa Co., AZ, August 10, 2020
Jack Lavern Sovereign of Gilbert, Arizona, El Centro, California, and Sherwood, Oregon passed away peacefully in Chandler, Arizona on Saturday, August 8, 2020. Jack was born on October 17, 1943 to Ralph Orval Sovereign and Edna May Rogers in Ketchikan, Alaska. Jack spent his adolescent years in Boise, Idaho & San Rafael, California during which he excelled in football, baseball and basketball, eventually leading him to Eugene, Oregon where he played football for the Oregon Ducks on an athletic scholarship. It was in Eugene that he met the love of his life, Sandra Kaye Hinson. They were married in Vancouver, Washington on July 21, 1967 and later sealed in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Los Angeles Temple on June 4, 1974. Jack’s life was filled with service to his friends, church, and to his country, but most especially to his family. Jack is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Kaye Hinson, his children and grandchildren: Patrick Earl & Shellie Goodwin Sovereign, Kelsea (William Barrett), Derick Jack & Sydney Keanuenue (Will Keali’i, May Lokelani), Harland Kirk, Sean Patrick, Nathan John, Natalie); John David & Allison Leigh Forester Sovereign (Jacob Forester, Joshua David, Ryder John); Gregory William & Jennifer Sovereign Stevens (Chloe Marie, Donovan Jack); Jocelyn Cherie Sovereign, Matthew Dee & Sonya Danesa Sovereign (Joseph Scott, Summer Juliette, Zoey Ella, Gianna Rebecca); and his sister Sherry Sovereign Myers. Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ralph Orval Sovereign and Edna May Rogers as well as his mother and father in law Gladys Marie Bosman and Earl Kent Hinson. A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gilbert Memorial Park located at 2100 E. Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, Arizona 85297. Funeral services for Jack will be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 at 11:00 a at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel. The services may also be viewed via Zoom meeting #366 999 0685.