Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr.




Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. was born July 13, 1922, in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA, and died July 13, 2014, in Portland, Washington Co., OR, at age 92. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is the son of Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Sr. of Delavan, Tazewell Co, IL, and Mary Elizabeth (Abbey) Bunker of Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

Dena Joanne "Joan" Pfund was born February 20, 1924, in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA, and died June 26, 1969, in Albany, Lincoln Co., OR, at age 45. She is the daughter of Hans Christian Pfund of Cedar Falls, IA, and Louise Vera Hackenberry of Orchard, MO.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Dena Joanne "Joan" Pfund were married April 12, 1946, at St. Michael and All Angel's Church, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs had one child:

  1. Richard C. "Rick" Stubbs: Born February 23, 1947, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs were divorced November, 1951, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. then married Doris Evelyn Epperson.

Doris Evelyn Epperson was born March 25, 1934, in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, and died October 26, 2014, in Portland, Washington Co., OR, at age 80. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She is the daughter of Albert Raymond Epperson of Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, and Gladys Marie Price of Appleton, Licking Co., OH.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn Epperson were married August 1, 1953, at Central Presbyterian Church, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn (Epperson) Stubbs had two children:

  1. Mary Elizabeth Stubbs: Born June 17, 1954, at Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.
  2. Sheldon Raymond Stubbs: Born April 3, 1956, at Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs then married Ronald Huxley Burgis.

Ronald Huxley Burgis was born January 16, 1922, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and died September 14, 1975, in St. Agnes Hospital, near Theresa, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Union Cemetery, Theresa, Dodge Co., WI. He is the son of Cecil Burgis, and Unknown. 

Edith Evelyn Parken was born about 1922 in Canada, and died Unknown. She is a twin daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Maxwell R. Parkin of Unknown.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Edith Evelyn Parken were married September 1, 1944, at the Canadian Memorial Chapel, Canada.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Edith Evelyn (Parken) Burgis had one child:

  1. Unknown Burgis: Born Unknown.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Edith Evelyn (Parken) Burgis were divorced August 20, 1951, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. The husband filed for this contested divorce on the grounds of Cruelty.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs were married married December 28, 1971, in Lane Co., OR, and again May 24, 1952, in Skamania Co., WA.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) (Stubbs) Burgis had Unknown children.

Ronald Huxley Burgis then married Vivian Lou (Bakerink) Gorman.

Vivian Lou Bakerink was born June 11, 1924, in Summerset Twp., Adair Co., IA, and died May 28, 2005, in Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN, at age 80. Buried in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Fishers, Hamilton Co., IN. She is the daughter of Earl Vert Bakerink of the Town of Fontanelle, Summerset Twp., Adair Co., IA, and Amy Beatrice Eddy of the Town of Fontanelle, Summerset Twp., Adair Co., IA.

Unknown Gorman and Vivian Lou Bakerink were married about 1945 in Unknown.

Unknown Gorman and Vivian Lou (Bakerink) Gorman had one child:

  1. Roger Earl Gorman: Born March 18, 1948, in Bethesda, Montgomery Co., MD; Died May 7, 1971, in Snoqualmie Pass, King Co., WA (age 23). Buried in Evergreen Washelli Memorial Park, Seattle, King Co., WA. Never married.

Vivian Lou (Bakerink) Gorman then married Unknown Peters.

Unknown Peters was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He is the son of Unknown.

Unknown Peters and Vivian Lou (Bakerink) Gorman were married 1960 - 1964 in Unknown.

Unknown Peters and Vivian Lou (Bakerink) (Gorman) Peters had Unknown children.

Vivian L. (Bakerink) (Gorman) Peters then married Ronald Huxley Burgis.

Ronald Huxley Burgis (age 41) of Indianapolis, IN, and Vivian Lou (Bakerink) Gorman (age 39) of Council Bluffs, IA, were married about November 1, 1963, in Omaha, NE.

Ronald Huxley Burgis and Vivian Lou (Bakerink) (Gorman) Burgis had Unknown children.

Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) (Stubbs) Burgis then married Willard Earl Hoover.

Willard Earl Hoover was born July 4, 1927, in Toledo, Lincoln Co., OR, and died September 26, 2006, in Linn Co., OR, at age 79. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. He is the son of William Earl Hoover, and LaVerne Wave Crabtree.

Vivian Ida Nakonsky was born August 10, 1932, in Fosston, Saskatchewan, Canada, and died January 27, 2011, in Albany, Linn Co., OR, at age 78. Cremated and ashes scattered. She is the daughter of John Nakonsky, and Faye Lodema Dykstra of Heppner, Morrow Co., OR.

Willard Earl Hoover and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) Unknown were married December 28, 1954, in Albany, Linn Co., OR.

Willard Earl Hoover and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) Hoover had four children.

Willard Earl Hoover and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) Hoover were divorced July 5, 1956, in Linn Co., OR. Husband filed uncontested on the grounds of Cruelty.

Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) Hoover then married Vernon Delmar Mahan.

Vernon Delmar Mahan was born February 4, 1929, in Milton, OK, and died Unknown. He is the son of Elmer Mahan, and Maybel McElmore.

Vernon Delmar Mahan, a widower, and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) Hoover, a divorcee, were married November 10, 1957, in Albany, Linn Co., OR.

Vernon Delmar Mahan, a widower, and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) Mahan were divorced before 1964.

Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) Mahan then married Arnet Jens Peterson.

Arnet Jens Peterson was born January 8, 1920, in Philomath, OR, and died November 28, 2008, in Lebanon, Linn Co., OR, at age 88. Buried in IOOF Cemetery, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR. He is the son of Herman Jens Peterson, and Ara Clare Taylor.

Arnet Jens Peterson, a divorcee, and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) Mahan, a divorcee, were married October 1, 1964, in Cannon Beach, Clatsop Co., OR.

Arnet Jens Peterson, a divorcee, and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) (Mahan) Peterson had Unknown children.

Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) Hoover then married Unknown Barber.

Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) Barber then married Wallace Lavern Cole.

Wallace Laverne "Fritz" Cole was born September 10, 1918, in Kelso, Cowlitz Co., WA, and died June 21, 2012, in Oregon, at age 93. Buried in Lewis Cemetery, Sweet Home, Linn Co., OR. He is the son of Howard Ernest Cole, and Violet Luvern Muir.

Wallace Laverne "Fritz" Cole and Vivian Ida (Nakonsky) (Unknown) (Hoover) Barber were married May 30, 1995, in Reno, Washoe Co., NV.

Dorothy Mae Stevens was born September 3, 1923, in Merlon, OR, and died April 29, 1961, at Lebanon Community Hospital, Lebanon, Linn Co., OR, at age 36. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. She is the daughter of Harley Delbert Stevens of Unknown, and Lottie Mae Turpin of Unknown. Dorothy dried from Ovarian Cancer.

Willard Earl Hoover and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) (Stubbs) Burgis were married July 10, 1961, in Skamania Co., WA.

Willard Earl Hoover and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) (Stubbs) (Burgis) Hoover had no children.

Willard Earl Hoover then married Virjean Fern (Allman) Bidwell.

Virjean Fern Allman was born December 28, 1932, in Clark Co., WI. She is the daughter of Willard G. Allman of Wisconsin, and Mabel E. Unknown of Wisconsin.

John Daniel Bidwell was born February 26, 1931, in Tennessee, and died October 4, 1967, at Albany General Hospital, Albany, Linn Co., OR, at age 36. Buried in Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn Co., OR. He is the son of William J. Bidwell of Meigs, Meigs Co., TN, and Bonnie Edna Hughes of Ten Mile, Meigs Co., TN..

John Daniel Bidwell and Virjean Fern Allman were married February 20, 1951, at the Scio Baptist Church, Scio, Linn Co., OR.

John Daniel Bidwell and Virjean Fern (Allman) Bidwell had two children:

  1. Debrah Laurye "Debbie" Bidwell: Born March 7, 1952, in El Paso, TX. Married to Unknown Thomas: Born Unknown. Lived in Keizer, OR.

  2. Denise Virjean Bidwell: Born October 26, 1955, in Unknown. Married (1) August 27, 1977, in Linn Co., OR, to Donald Ramsey: Born about 1955 in Unknown. Married (2) to Dean Emerson Martin: Born April 23, 1960, in Unknown.

Willard Earl Hoover and Virjean Fern (Allman) Bidwell were married September 25, 1969, in Albany, Linn Co., OR.

Willard Earl Hoover and Virjean Fern (Allman) (Bidwell) Hoover had Unknown children.




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Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn (Epperson) Stubbs are buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


John Daniel Bidwell is buried in Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn Co., OR. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


Ronald Huxley Burgis II is buried in Union Cemetery, Theresa, Dodge Co., WI. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.


   

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn (Epperson) Stubbs. The picture of Doris was taken at Yellowstone National Park.


Riverside Daily Press, Riverside, Riverside Co., CA, Friday, March 17, 1922

VITAL STATISTICS

MARRIAGE LICENSES

STUBBS - BUNKER - Arthur Stubbs, 35, a native of Illinois, resident of Monrovia; Mary Elizabeth Bunker, 28, native of Kansas; resident of Monrovia.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs and Mary Elizabeth (Abbey) Bunker were married about March, 1922, in Riverside Co., CA.

Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. was born July 13, 1922, in Monrovia, Los Angeles Co., CA.

The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Democrat), a Housewife, Ralph L. Henderson (Republican), a Druggist, and Mrs. L. Myrtle Henderson (Republican) a Housewife, are living at 3937 Cleveland, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1922 Los Angeles County Voter Registration List shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (Republican), a Journalist, is living at 840 E. White Oak Ave.,  Duarte Pct., Los Angeles Co., CA. 

The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List  shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (Republican), a Y. M. C. A. Secretary, is living at 414 Redwood, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1924 Los Angeles County Voter Registration List shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (Republican), a Salesman, is living at 229 Linwood Ave., Monrovia City Pct., Los Angeles Co., CA. 

Dena Joanne "Joan" Pfund was born February 20, 1924, in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA.

Sheldon assisted September, 1924, in fighting "The Great Fire of 1924" in Monrovia, CA.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 12, 1930, shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (age 43) born in Illinois to Kentucky and New York-born parents and first married at age 35 is a Manager of a Chain Grocery Store who rents his home for $25/month and is living at 1594 Brier Place, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Stubbs (age 35) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents. Also living are his two children, both born in California to Illinois and Kansas-born parents: Robert Stubbs (age 15), an Auto Painter at a Painting Shop; and Sheldon Stubbs Jr. (age 7).

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 6, 1930, shows Mell J. Boyer (age 31) born in Washington to Pennsylvania and Illinois-born parents and first married at age 26 is an Auto Mechanic in a Garage who owns his home worth $3,000 and is living on Sumner Street, Town of Oak Harbor, Oak Harbor Pct., Island Co., WA. Living with him are: his wife, Nettie J. Boyer (age 37) born in Oregon to Missouri and Oregon-born parents and first married at age 19; and his unmarried step-daughter, Katherine T. Stubbs (age 17) born in Oregon to Illinois and Oregon-born parents.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 11, 1930, shows Richard S. McKay (age 39) born in Oregon to English Canadian-born parents and first married at age 33 is an Auto Repair Mechanic Machinist who owns his home and is living at 4919 31st Avenue South, City of Seattle, King Co., WA. Living with him is his wife, Gustine McKay (age 33) born in England to English-born parents and having immigrated in 1906 and a Naturalized Citizen, and first married at age 26.

The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 4, 1940, shows Sheldon A. Stubbs (age 53) born in Illinois and with 4 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same House is a Salesman of a Wholesale Mail Route who owns his home worth $4,500 and is living at 2841 Thandess N. E., Brier Place, City of Portland, Multnomah Co., OR. Living with him is his wife, Mary E. Stubbs (age 45) born in Kansas and with 4 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, a Kitchen Helper in a Restaurant. Also living are: his unmarried son, Sheldon A. Stubbs Jr. (age 17) born in California and with 4 years of High School and 5 years ago was living in the Same House his widowed mother, Bessie H. Stubbs (age 78) born in New York and with 2 years of College and 5 years ago was living in the Same House.

Margaret Ann (Kneale) (Garrett) Abbey died February 10, 1947, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 89.


The Morning Olympian, Olympia, WA, Wednesday, January 7, 1942

Fetes Birthday

Virjean Allman was honored with a birthday party recently in the home of her aunt, Mrs. Harry Boucher. Guests includfed Peggy Evans, Ellen Allman, Barbara Bland, Vivian Allman, Mary Ann Nicks, Morjorie Allman, Mary Colleen Fry, Russell Allman, Billie Allman, and the guest of honor.


The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Thursday, February 13, 1947

Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey

Final rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Park Boulevard Methodist church for Mrs. Margaret Ann Abbey, 89, who first came to San Diego in 1889. The Rev. Roy C. Mason, pastor of Park church, and the Rev. John Gabrielson, former pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Greenwood Memorial park. Bonham Brother's mortuary is in charge. She died Monday in her home, 1740 Meade ave. Mrs. Abbey, a native of Ramsy, Isle of Man, lived here from 1889 to 1891. She returned later and had lived here continuously for 42 years. She was a charter member of Taylor Methodist church, now the Park church, which was dedicated in 1908. She would have celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday. Surviving are a son, Fred K. Garrett, of San Diego; three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Ward, of Solana Beach, and others in Portland and Santa Monica; five grandsons and two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren.


The San Diego Union, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, Thursday, February 13, 1947

Deaths - Funerals

ABBEY -Margaret A., Feb. 10, age 89; mother of Fred K. Garrett, Mary E. Stubbs, Myrtle Henderson and Eunice Ward; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren. Services Friday, 2 p.m., at the Park Blvd. Methodist church, Polk st. and Park blvd., Rev. Roy C. Mason officiating. Interment Greenwood, Bonham Brothers conducting.


John Daniel Bidwell and Virjean Fern Allman were married February 20, 1951, at the Scio Baptist Church, Scio, Linn Co., OR.


The Daily Capital Journal, Salem, OR, February 28, 1951

Bidwell - Allman

Scio - Miss Virjean Allman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Allman of Scio, and John Bidwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bidwell of Albany, were married Wednesday evening, February 20, at the Scio Baptist church. The Rev. Fred Landis of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church of Albany, officiated. Misses Marjory and Vivian Allman, sisters of the bride, lighted the candles. Soloist was Mrs. Laddy Elliott and pianist, Mrs. Norman Hayward. Attending her sister as matron of honor was Mrs. Ellen Madarus. The couple left for a wedding trip to the coast. Mr. Bidwell is a member of the armed forces and is stationed in Texas. Mrs. Bidwell has been employed in Albany.


Ronald Huxley Burgis II and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs were married May 24, 1952, in Skamania Co., OR.


Ronald Huxley Burgis II and Dena Joanne "Joan" (Pfund) Stubbs Marriage Record.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn Epperson were married August 1, 1953, at Central Presbyterian Church, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn Epperson Marriage Record.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. and Doris Evelyn Epperson newspaper wedding announcement.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs died June 14, 1960, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 73.


The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, June 15, 1960

Death Takes S. A. Stubbs

Sheldon A. Stubbs Sr., 73, district circulation manager for The Oregonian, died Tuesday at Portland Sanitarium. Mr. Stubbs was born Dec. 6, 1886, in Delavan, Ill., and came to Portland in 1904. He led a busy and varied life, giving his attentions to scouting, youth groups, rock hounds stamp and coin collecting. In his younger years, he worked with various small newspapers, handling circulation, advertising and news reporting jobs. He had been with The Oregonian for 17 years. Survivors include his widow, Mary Elizabeth; two sons, Sheldon A. Stubbs Jr., and Robert O. Stubbs; a stepson, Kenneth W. Bunker; and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Christianson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1 p. m. at A. J. Rose Mortuary. Mr. Stubbs was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He resided at 3279 SE Market St.


John Daniel Bidwell died October 4, 1967, at Albany General Hospital, Albany, Linn Co., OR, at age 36. Buried in Willamette Memorial Park, Albany, Linn Co., OR.


The Albany Democrat-Herld, Albany, Linn Co., OR, October 5, 1967

Death Claims John Bidwell

John D. Bidwell, 36, 315 S. Davidson, Albany, died Wednesday night in the Albany General Hospital as the result of a heart ailment. He was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Athens, Tenn. and lived there until moving to Albany in 1943. Bidwell was a veteran of the Korean War, having flown in the Air Force. Prior to his illness, he worked at the Vancouver Plywood as a veneer receiver. He was a member of the Albany Elks Lodge, No. 359. On Feb. 20, 1951, he married Virjean F. Allman Bidwell in Scio. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Denise and Debbie, both of Albany; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prois Underwood of Albany, and two brothers, Ray Bidwell of Albany and A. L. Bidwell of McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, Wash. Final rites are set for 11 a.m. at the Fisher Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Dunaway officiating. Burial will be in Willamette Memorial Park.


Ronald Huxley Burgis II died September 14, 1975, in St. Agnes Hospital, near Theresa, Fond du Lac Co., WI, at age 53. Buried in Union Cemetery, Theresa, Dodge Co., WI.


The Fond du Lac Reporter, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Co., WI, September 15, 1975

Ronald Burgis

Ronald H. Burgis, 53, of Theresa, sales manager for the Baker Canning Co. at Theresa, died Sunday at St. Agnes Hospital after a short illness. Born Jan. 16, 1922, in Toronto, Canada, he was the son of  Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgis. He married Vivian Bakerink at Omaha, Neb., on Nov. 1, 1963. Surviving are his widow; his mother of Canada; and a brother, C. W. Burgis of British Columbia, Canada. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lomira. The Rev. Russell E. Miller will officiate, and burial will follow in Union Cemetery, Theresa. Visitation for Mr. Burgis will be after 4 p.m. Tuesday at Beck Funeral Home, Theresa, and at the church from noon Wednesday until the time of services.


Mary Elizabeth (Abbey) (Bunker) Stubbs died January 20, 1992, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 97. Buried in Wilhelm's Portland Memorial, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.


The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, January 22, 1992

MARY ELIZABETH STUBBS

Mary Elizabeth Stubbs, a longtime resident of the Portland area, died Monday in an Oregon City care center of causes related to age. At her request, no service will be held. Mrs. Stubbs was 97. She was born Nov. 12, 1894, in Belleville, Kan. Her maiden name was Abbey. She attended high school in San Diego and moved to Portland in 1926. Mrs. Stubbs was a homemaker. She had been a hostess for the Belmont Drop-In Center in Southeast Portland and served on the organization's board of directors for many years. A member of Central Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Stubbs taught Sunday school classes at the church for many years. Her husband of 39 years, Sheldon A. Stubbs, died in 1960. Mrs. Stubbs is survived by her sons, Robert of Nehalem and Sheldon A. of Beaverton; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Interment will be in Portland Memorial Mausoleum. The family suggests remembrances be contributions to the Gladstone Meals-on-Wheels program.


Willard Earl Hoover died September 26, 2006, in Linn Co., OR, at age 79. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.


The Democrat Herald, Albany, Linn Co., OR, Friday, September 29, 2006

Willard Earl Hoover July 4, 1927 - Sept. 26, 2006

Willard Hoover, 79, of Albany took his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven Tuesday. He was born in Toledo, the son of William Earl and LaVerne Wave (Crabtree) Hoover. He lived all of his life in the mid-valley. Willard served in the Navy during World War II, in Japan, Hawaii, Panama Canal and San Diego, Calif. His last assignment, on the USS Eager, was a meaningful time throughout his life. Willard married Virjean Allman Bidwell on Sept. 25, 1969, in Albany. He loved fishing and enjoyed the yearly fishing and camping trips at East Lake. He loved antiques and old cars. He was an old-car encyclopedia. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. After his retirement in 1990, he did landscaping for several clients. He attended North Albany Community Church. Willard is survived by wife, Virjean Hoover of Albany; children Rick Stubbs of Brentwood, Calif.; Marilyn Hale of Sweet Home, Dwayne Hoover of Albany, Dwight Hoover of Albany, Debbie Thomas of Keizer, Kevin Hoover of Sweet Home, Denise Martin of Albany, Chuck Hoover of Oceanside, Calif., Tim Hoover of Lebanon and Terry Hoover of Sweet Home; 30 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brother Kenneth Hoover of Lebanon; and sisters Loraine Plagmann of Lebanon and Eda Ward of Stayton. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Fisher Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Willamette Community Church, 420 Third Ave. S.E., Albany. Private interment will be at Willamette Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Research in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321.


Sheldon Arthur Stubbs Jr. died July 13, 2014, in Portland, Washington Co., OR, at age 92. Buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.

 

Wilma Celess Varner was born October 8, 1913, in Granby City, Newton Co., MO, and died August 12, 1966, in Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 52.

Albert Raymond Epperson was first Married (1) Gladys Marie Price.

Gladys Marie Price was born July 13, 1909, in  Appleton, Licking Co., OH, and died July 16, 1937, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, at age 28. Buried in Ozark Memorial Park, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.

Albert Raymond Epperson and Gladys Marie Price were married December 23, 1928, in Carterville, Jasper Co., MO.

Albert Raymond Epperson and Gladys Marie (Price) Epperson had four children.

Albert Raymond Epperson and Wilma Celess Varner were married February 25, 1939, in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.

Albert Raymond Epperson and Wilma Celess (Varner) Epperson had one child.