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Birth: Apr. 3, 1836
Death: Apr. 12, 1879
Iron County
Missouri, USA

Hester's burial location is not marked. Hester married Samuel Marion King (1832-1911) on 11 Sep 1853 in Missouri. Hester and Samuel were the parents of eleven known children, namely:

1. Nancy Elizabeth King Wallis (1843-1920)
2. infant King (1857-1857)
3. Mary J. King Collins (1859-p1880)
4. Dorcus (Dorcas?) Angeline King Miller (1861-1908)
5. Henry Lee King (1863-1864)
6. George Thomas King (1865-p1900)
7. Martha Evaline King Miller (1867-1942)
8. Hester Ellen King (1868-1885)
9. Sarah Ann King Stokely Hickman (1872-1965)
10. Samuel C. King (1874-p1880)
11. Robert Napolean King (1877-p1880)

Links to Hester's husband and two of her eleven known children are included below.


Family links:
Spouse:
Samuel King (1832 - 1911)

Children:
Nancy E. King Wallis (1854 - 1920)*
Mary Jane King Carson (1859 - 1900)*
Martha Eveline King Miller (1867 - 1942)*
Sarah Ann King Stokely Hickman (1872 - 1965)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Brewington Cemetery
Madison County
Missouri, USA

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Created by: Dan Stevenson
Record added: Aug 12, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 95254074


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Michael Miller

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 95254074

unmarked grave

Hester married Samuel Marion King on 11 Sep 1853 in , Madison County, Missouri, USA. Samuel (son of James King and Nancy Adams Tennison) was born on 10 Mar 1832 in , Madison County, Missouri, USA; died on 27 May 1911 in Brushy Creek, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 61364766

Michael Miller

Buried:
Find A Grave Memorial# 61364766

Family/Spouse: Andrew "Bud" Wallis, Jr.. Andrew (son of Andrew Wallis and Nancy Elizabeth McFadden) was born on 05 Apr 1854 in Brunot, Wayne County, Missouri, United States; died on 15 Nov 1920 in Farmington, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States; was buried on 17 Nov 1920 in Wallis-Lewis Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 109597916

Family/Spouse: Jefferson Hillary Carson. Jefferson was born on 24 Apr 1861 in Benton Township, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 15 Jul 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Carson Hill Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Census:

Dorcus A Miller
Age: 38
Birth Date: Jul 1861
Birthplace: Missouri, USA
Home in 1900: Union, Iron, Missouri
Sheet Number: 10
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 174
Family Number: 180
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: John F ?? Miller
Marriage Year: 1878
Years Married: 22
Father's Birthplace: Missouri, USA
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri, USA
Mother: number of living children: 8
Mother: How many children: 11
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John F ?? Miller 46 Head
Dorcus A Miller 38 Wife
George L Miller 20 Son
Ford Miller. 18 Son
Martha E Miller 15 Daughter
Walter Miller 12 Son
Edward Miller 10 Son
John H Miller. 8 Son
Mint Miller 7 Daughter
Perry Miller 6 Son

Dorcas married John W. Miller on 04 Feb 1876 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. John (son of George H. W. Miller and Louisa Jane Hemby) was born on 20 Aug 1850 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 29 Jan 1935 in , Madison County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Heltibrand Cemetery, Madison County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Fronie Josephine Williams. Fronie was born on 14 Jan 1887 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 2 Nov 1957 in Lehigh, Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lulu Gibbs on 28 Feb 1886 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA. Lulu was born on 30 Jun 1865 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 23 Jan 1905; was buried in Rings Creek Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial #18012481

Buried:
Meadows Cemetery

Martha married Jay Lafayette Miller on 31 May 1885 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA. Jay (son of George H. W. Miller and Louisa Jane Hemby) was born on 18 Apr 1858; died on 26 May 1944 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95258951/sarah-ann-hickman

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 95258951

Buried next to Emanuel Quinton Stokley

Family/Spouse: John William Hickman. John was born on 03 Oct 1874 in Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 20 Jan 1951 in , Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Linnville-Barrett Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Emanuel Ouinton Stokely on 2 Jul 1891 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA. Emanuel was born on 27 Jan 1868 in , , Missouri, USA; died on 06 Apr 1942 in Coldwater, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Coldwater Methodist Cemetery, Wayne County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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United States Census, 1940


Name:
Napoleon S King

Event Type:
Census
Event Date:
1940
Event Place:
Canby, Canby Election Precinct 1, Clackamas, Oregon, United States
Gender:
Male
Age:
62
Marital Status:
Single
Race:
White
Race (Original):
White
Relationship to Head of Household:
Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Head
Birthplace:
Missouri
Birth Year (Estimated):
1878
Last Place of Residence:
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Napolion S King
in the 1940 United States Federal Census
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Name: Napolion S King
Respondent: Yes
Age: 62
Estimated birth year: abt 1878
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon
Map of Home in 1940: View Map
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Forth Leavenworth, Kansas
Residence in 1935: Forth Leavenworth, Kansas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 81A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: t
Occupation: Cook
Industry: Hotel
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 3
Income: 40
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Napolion S King 62

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Birth:
1900 Census

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Birth:
1900 Census

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Birth:
Missouri Death Certificate 72-018597

Died:
Missouri DC 72-018597

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 7648775

Family/Spouse: Lucinda Belle Morris. Lucinda was born on 8 Dec 1892; died on 1 Aug 1985; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
1900 Census

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1900 Census

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Died:
Iron County Register: Thursday, December 17, 1925, Page 3, Column 2:
"Hansford Miller, 36, was accidentally shot and killed while out hunting about 11 o'clock Monday morning, two and a half miles from Brunot. With Miller was a young man by the name of Parvin Bradley of St. Louis. A shot gun, held by the young man, accidentally discharged and the charge entered Miller's back, death was instantanious. Coroner Kitchell held an inquest that afternoon and found the facts about as here stated. The deceased is survived by a widow and number of children."

No DC

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findagrave.com memorial # findagrave.com memorial #

John married Millie Ethel Jackson on 19 Jul 1914 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Millie was born on 01 Mar 1894 in , , Illinois, USA; died on 06 Jan 1941 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1910 Census:

Name: Myrtle Meller
Age in 1910: 18
Birth Date: 1892
Birthplace: Missouri
Home in 1910: Union, Iron, Missouri, USA
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: John Meller
Father's Birthplace: Missouri
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
Native Tongue: English
Attended School: Yes
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Neighbors:
Household Members Age Relationship
John Meller 55 Head
Edward Meller 22 Son
Walter Meller 24 Son
Martha Meller 26 Daughter
Hance Meller 20 Son
Perry Meller 17 Son
Myrtle Meller 18 Daughter

SS Application:

Name: Myrtle
Gender: Female
Spouse:
Thomas Stabbs
Child:
Glen Stabbs

Buried:
DC states buried in Meadows Cemetery, no marked grave, no Findagrave memorial

Myrtle married Charles Luther Thomas "Tom" Stabbs on 24 Jan 1914 in Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri, United States. Charles was born on 6 May 1888 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 6 Jan 1928 in Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 134453194

Family/Spouse: Alta Rae Dressing. Alta was born on 18 Nov 1901; died on 3 Aug 1962 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Death at Clark's Mountain Home, Piedmont, MO, 3:50 am, August
19, 1980

Bought Richardson Hotel, renamed it McCormick Hotel, in Piedmont for 12 years.
She was a member of the Piedmont Eastern Star #347

Iron County Register, September 07, 1922, pg 3 col 3

Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Hickman arrived home last Friday from their automobile trip of three weeks duration through Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. According to the Doctor, their trip was a most enjoyable one,and one which he hopes to take again next summer.

After leaving St. Louis the party found excellent roads throughout the entire trip and at various towns which they visited or stopped for the night, they were accorded the fullest hospitality of the citizenship. - Dr. Hickman says that practically every town of any size along the main highways in the northern states has a tourist camp in or near the town,
where tents, water, fuel, stoves, in fact most every convenience, is furnished without charge to visitors. In formation bureaus are also at hand to direct tourists to all points of interest and to furnish information regarding the condition of roads, etc.

Dr. and Mrs. Hickman were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller and Miss Minnie Miller of Des Arc.

Died:
Maude Mae McCormick, daughter of Jay Lafayette and Martha King Miller, was born in Des Arc on October 17, 1886 and died in Clark's Mountain Nursing Home in Piedmont on August 19, 1980 at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 2 days.

On December 20, 1913 she was united in marriage to Dr. John L. Hickman who preceded her in death.
On December 23, 1948 she was united in marriage to Thomas T. McCormick who preceded her in death on July 22, 1957.

She is survived by one stepson, Oresta Hickman of Kansas City, one step daughter, Lynna Rayfield of Annapolis, two brothers, Sam M. Miller of Jefferson, Iowa, Posey L. Miller of Annapolis, two sisters, Edith Lovelace and Minnie Dorsey, both of Farmington .

One step-daughter, two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

Mrs. McCormick was a member of the United Methodist Church in Piedmont and a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Piedmont Chapter #347.

Funeral was Thursday, Aug. 21, 1980, 10:30 a.m. at Gish-Bowles and Coder Piedmont Chapel.

Minister was Rev. Kenneth Sharp with soft organ music.

Pallbearers were Everett Seals, Francis Lewis, Bud Carter, Artie Lutes, Ed Waltrip, and Bill Burch. Interment was is Mountain View Cemetery.


Buried:
GPS N 37.284845 W -90.636731

findagrave memorial # 13961942

Maude married William A Smith on 03 Apr 1904 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. William was born on 28 May 1883; died on 14 Nov 1908 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Dr. John Layfayette Hickman, DVM on 21 Dec 1913 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA. John (son of Thomas Jonathan Hickman and Mary Jane Lassiter) was born on 10 Apr 1871 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 02 Mar 1937 in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Thomas Theodore McCormick on 23 Dec 1948 in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States. Thomas (son of Theodore McCormick) was born on 12 Dec 1876 in near Patterson, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 22 Jul 1957 in St. Mary's Hospital, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 24 Jul 1957 in Masonic Cemetery, Piedmont, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!OBITUARY
MRS. ETHEL LEWIS DIED FRIDAY AT CAPE;
WAS BORN AT DES ARC

Mrs. Fred Lewis, long associated with the family business known as Wimpy's Drive in, North Kingshighvay and Cape Rock Drive, died at 1:30 Friday afternoon (Dec. 4, 1970) in a Cape Girardeau nursing home where she had been a patient five years. She had been ill six years.
Mrs. Lewis, 80 years old, was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Cape Navy Mothers League. The family house is at 800 North Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau.
Services were conducted at 2 Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church by the Pastor, Dr. E.C. Brasington, burial in Memorial Park.
The former Miss Ethel M. Miller, Mrs. Lewis was born Jan. 25, 1890, at Des Arc where she married Mr. Lewis in May, 1916.
They moved to Cape Girardeau in 1936 and operated the business with their sons many years, Mrs. Lewis actively engaged in the duties. Mr. Lewis died in 1958.
Survivors include the four sons, Frank M., Francis F., Freeman D. and Billie J. Lewis, and two daughters, Mrs. Truman J. Howard and Mrs. E. Lawrence Bahn Jr., all of Cape Girardeau.
Also surviving are three brothers, W.G. Miller, Amarillo, Tex., Sam
Miller, Jefferson, Iowa, and Posey Miller, Annapolis; three sisters, Mrs. Maude McCormick, Piedmont, Mrs. Elmer Lovelace, Pilot Knob, and Mrs. Charles Dorsey,
Farmington, and twelve grandchildren.
Pallbearers were grandsons of Mrs. Lewis, Taylor and Wm. Bahn, Richard Howard, Robert Lewis, Benny Lewis, Jon Alan Lewis and Duane Lewis.
(WAYNE COUNTY JOURNAL BANNER newspaper ...Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri... Thursday, December 10, 1970)


Children:
FRANK MILLER LEWIS b.11 Mar 1917
FRANCIS FULTON LEWIS b.31 Oct 1918 d. 1 Jun 1988
FRIEDA ABIGAIL LEWIS b.29 Dec 1920
FREEMAN DALE LEWIS b.20 Jan 1923
MARTHA LETA LEWIS b. 2 Jan 1925
BILLIE JAY LEWIS b. 3 Feb 1929 d. 12 Apr 2005

Research notes courtesy of Linda E. Lewis, “George Lewis Descendants”, published October 1992.

Written by oldest grandchild - Richard Lewis Howard in May 2023:

Who was your maternal grandmother and what are your memories of her?

Ethel Mayme Miller born 25 January 1890 in Des Arc Missouri, the third child of Jay Lafayette Miller and Martha Eveline King. She was married to Fred Lewis in Des Arc, Missouri on 23 May 1916 when she was 26 years old. A funny and interesting fact about my grandmother was that she sued her to be husband Fred when he broke his promise to marry her. I guess she didn’t want a good man to get away? Everything worked out in the end as they were married an had six children together.

Grandma Ethel was a strong, stern, and no non-sense woman. A living example of a matriarch. Without question, she was the boss! Raising six kids on the farm for 20 years was not easy. When the boys left the farm, it became to much work for them so they left the farm in 1936 and moved into town in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. They bought a house on Henderson Street in Cape Girardeau one block from the state college. For several years grandma and grandpa ran a boarding house for women college students. They still lived at this address when I was born in 1944.

In 1942, their son Freeman Dale Lewis changed the family’s life forever when with a loan from my mother, Frieda, bought a small hamburger stand. They named the business Wimpy’s. Wimpy’s would eventually provide the livelihood for grandma, grandpa and three of their sons families, as well as to grow into three locations in town. It was the first combination drive-in restaurant and food store in town. And a well known and famous stopping place for travelers on highway 61 between Memphis, Tennessee and St. Louis, Missouri.

I have fond memories of this restaurant. Sometimes in the summer time I would help out by carhopping, filling and sorting the soda cases, and restocking shelves in the store. My favorite thing to do as a kid was stocking the cigarette packages in the dispenser by the check-out register. The art work was amazing and colorful and they smelled so good. If you are wondering: “No, I never did smoke.”

Grandma Ethel was a good businesswoman. She and grandpa ran Wimpy’s while their sons were in the service during World War II. But, according to my mother, grandma was the boss. Grandma ran the restaurant and grandpa mostly the food store side. Grandma was a great cook and did most of the cooking for the restaurant. Every morning she would get up early and make homemade pies. They were popular fare with customers. In addition to the famous Wimpy burger and sides they also served meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I didn’t work with grandma. I don’t think she probably had time for a little kid and the kitchen didn’t attract me. She always seemed very busy.

Sometime in the late 1940’s, Grandma and Grandpa Lewis built a house on the property adjacent to Wimpy’s. This house with its three levels was huge to me. My cousins and I spent a lot of time in this house. The third level was not used except for company so it was the play area for all us cousins away from our parents. Sometimes we had sleepovers there. Later on they sublet the basement apartment which became off limits to us kids.

Like I said grandma was a good cook. And she used this to keep her family close. She hosted dinner for the entire extended family for every holiday. These were big get-togethers, with my grandparents, twelve aunts and uncles and twelve of us cousins. They were a big deal and if you missed you had better have a good excuse. My best memories of grandma are from these days we all spent together.

Grandma also had a green thumb when it came to growing things. Obviously from growing up as a farm girl. She had a big enclosed back porch on one side of the house full of pots of flowers and other colorful things. She spent most of her time gardening and doing needlework. I remember all the beautiful lap throws she made for people.

Grandma and Grandpa had the first TV in our family. It was a 21 inch Zenith console. Sunday nights would often be a time family members gathered at grandma and grandpa’s house to watch this new form of entertainment.

My memories of grandma came mostly from observing her as I grew up. She didn’t spend much personal time with me or any of her other eleven grandchildren as for as I know. But, she did have a lot of influence on me from just watching her. I learned the importance of family and that hard work is rewarded. A side observation here. It seems work was never a problem with her offspring. All my twelve aunts and uncles, including my parents worked at jobs outside the home and were successful in their careers. I guess she raised her kids well!

Buried:
Grave 5 - Lot 170 - Section 8

findagrave memorial #115284711

Grave 5 - Lot 170 - Section 8

Section 8, Lot 170, Grave 2

Ethel married Fred Lewis on 27 May 1916 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Fred (son of William Lewis and Abigail Johnson) was born on 16 Jan 1881 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 22 Jul 1958 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 24 Jul 1958 in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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findagrave.com memorial # 165307927

Section 4 Lot 507

Edith married Elmer Willis Lovelace on 28 Apr 1917 in , Butler County, Missouri, USA. Elmer (son of James Polk Lovelace and Alsie B. Fenton) was born on 20 Sep 1894 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 28 Sep 1968 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Jennings, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Samuel married Myrtle Olga Burcham on 14 Sep 1917 in Clayton, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. Myrtle was born on 07 Mar 1900 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 10 May 1992 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Obituary

FINAL SUMMONS COMES
TO WILBERT MILLER
Wilbert W. (Wib) Miller passed away at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis last Thursday, January 2, as the result of a brain operation performed some ten days earlier.

The body was conveyed to the home of his sister, Mrs. Maude Hickman, in Piedmont, where funeral services, attended by relatives and a few close friends were held at Mrs. Hickman's home Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. George A. McFarland and Rev. Fred Hartman, but burial was delayed until Monday because of the absence of a brother and, bad road conditions, and was held at Minimum, Mo., the deceased's old home, on Monday afternoon.

Mr. Miller had been an invalid since contracting sleeping sickness some twenty years ago. He lived most of his early life near Des Arc, spent several years in St. Louis, and had made his home with his sister, Mrs. Hickman, during the latter years.

Although badly handicapped because of his affliction, he was of a cheerful, uncomplaining disposition; was fond of company and delighted to be with his friends, of whom he had many. By nature he was of a religious disposition and deeply regretted his inability to attend church services as much as he desired. His death is greatly mourned by many , and the surviving relatives have the abiding sympathy of all.

Wilbert W. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Miller, was born April 8, 1903 at Des Arc, Mo., and passed away January 2, 1947 at 6:25 p.m. in St. Louis at the age of 43 years, 9 months and 25 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure three brothers and four sisters, Mrs. Maude Hickman, Piedmont, Mo., Mrs. Fred Lewis, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Mrs. Elmer Lovelace, St. Louis. Mo., Sam Miller, Scranton, Iowa, Winford Miller, Amarillo, Texas, Posey Miller, Annapolis, Mo., and Mrs. Charles Dorsey, St. Louis, Mo. He also leaves 18 nephews and nieces and a host of friends. His parents both preceded him in death as did two brothers and two sisters.

In his early twenties he was converted and throughout the years he has professed and practiced the faith of a Christian, his physical condition preventing him from being active in church. In his last days he said he placed this faith in God.


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Tombstone photo in Miller album

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Amarillo Globe-Times 8/18/1979

W. G. "Wink" Miller, 74, of 4108 Winchester, died yesterday.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Baptist Church. Dr. Winfred Moore, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by N.S. Griggs & Sons Funeral Directors.

Mr. Miller, born in Des Arc, Mo., had lived in Amarillo 41 years. He and his wife, Marie Robinson, were married in 1927 in Ironton, Mo. He had been a realtor since 1946 and had been working for Odom Co. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Amarillo Board of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and Texas Association of Realtors. He was a master mason of Amarillo Masonic Lodge 731, and a member of Amarillo Commandory No. 48 of Knights Templar and Khiva Temple of the Shrine.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs, Betty Hobdy of Canadian, two brothers, Sam Miller of Jefferson, Iowa, and Posey Miller of Aimapolis, , Mo., three sisters, Mrs. Thomas McCormick of Piedmont, Mo., Mrs. E.W. Lovelace of Pilot Knob,'Mo:, and Mrs. Charles Dorsey of Farmington, Mo.; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Family requests memorials be to favorite charities.


Nickname was "Wink"

Moved to Amarillo, Texas in 1938

Winfred married Nellie Marie Robinson on 22 Mar 1927 in Poplar Bluff, Butler County, Missouri, United States. Nellie (daughter of John Wesley Robinson and Katherine "Katie" Lewis) was born on 31 Jul 1906 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA; died on 04 Jul 2000 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA; was buried in Llano Cemetery, Randall County, Texas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial #80957887

Posey married Lester Sisk on 16 Aug 1925 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. Lester (daughter of Massa Sisk and Lydia Jane Chilton) was born on 01 Mar 1907 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; died on 11 Jan 1998 in , Iron County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Interview with Minnie Dorsey
May, 1989
by Lynette Lewis Williamson

Aunt Minnie was born June 8, 1911 to Jay LaFayette Miller ( April 18,
1858 - May 26, 1944) and Martha Eveline King Miller (May 14, 1867 - April 6,
1942). She was the 12th child in a family of 6 girls and 6 boys. Her father
was 53 when she was born and her mother was 44. They lived in a frame house
with living room parlour, kitchen, and dining room.. Mom and Dad slept on bed
in living room with a black leather davenport and black leather chairs.
Wink and Web slept on a folding bed in the dining room. Two beds were in
another room. A red floral Axminister Rug was on the floor. They turned the
porch into another room when Web was sick with encephalitis. He had 2 brain
surgeries. One surgery was at St. Lukeís where he was a patient for for 7
1/2 weeks.

Aunt Minnie attended King School, a 2 room school house with grades 1 -
4 in one room and grades 5-8 in the other room. School was heated with wood
burning stove. The children walked 1 1/4 mile to school. She took her lunch
to school in a syrup bucket. Louise Gross was her teacher and Dr. John
Hickman also taught school there. Aunt Minnie was 2 years old when Aunt
Maude married John Hickman.

The town of Des Arc was 4 miles from the farm. Family members went into
town to get the mail, to buy flour, sugar, and coffee. Her Mother sold milk
and butter in town. On a day of shopping she might buy 15cents worth of
material. One summer she worked for her sister Ethel Miller Lewis and her
husband Fred Lewis. Aunt Minnie took care of their 6 kids, washed clothes,
and cooked. To wash clothes a fire had to be built outside to heat the water
in a big black iron kettle. She was paid 2 percale dresses at the end of
the summer. In winter the clothes would freeze dry on the line.
At age 13 Aunt Minnie would go help Moms with new babies. Sometimes
Aunt Minnie would care for her neices and nephews while Grandma Ethel and
Grandpa Fred went to town by wagon. They would be gone for over half a day.

17 people rode in the wagon to church with the neighbors.
Uncle Poseyís house was the original fireplace and chimney, and
house. Uncle Posey has the original land plus lots more.

The Miller farm raised turkeys, chickens, and corn. Martha King
Miller had no cookbooks nor recipes. She baked biscuits, cornbread, and
bread. Jay Miller was excellent gardener and grew many vegetables which his
wife canned. One time Aunt Minnie remembers canning 80 quarts of apples one
summer over a wood burning stove. Until 1942 they had no electricity.

A spring house kept milk, butter, and dressed chicken cool. Cream
was skimmed oft the milk and made into butter stored in crock. During a
storm, they would run to spring house through the lightning to rescue the
food because they knew the water might rise.

In 1927 at age 16 Aunt Minnie left the farm and moved to St.
Louis where she lived with her sister Edith and her husband Elmer Lovelace.
Aunt Minnie worked at Broadway and Washington at the Woolworthís Store for
$10.00 a week. From her earnings she paid Edith $5.00, spent $1.00 for
transportation, and sent $1.00 home to her parents faithfully.


Later she worked as cook for other families and lived with the family.
She said it was quite a trick to keep the food warm and at the right
temperature for serving. That is when she learned to heat the plates. The
family fell on harder times and let the other servants go, but they kept Aunt
Minnie because they liked her cooking!

She stated that Uncle Dunn Hildebrand lived on Castor River
and had rifle from Civil War. He was older than Jay Miller, her father.

Lisa Dorsey has heirloom china doll that belonged to Aunt
Minnie when she was 3 or 4 years old. Aunt Maude gave Minnie a china Easter
egg one Easter; Aunt Minnie remembers finding it hidden in the flowers.

Buried:
findagrave memorial # 165308309

Memorial Park Cemetery Section 6 Lot 561

Family/Spouse: Robert Duane Brokaw. Robert was born on 12 May 1916 in Perry, Dallas County, Iowa, United States; died on 11 Apr 2010 in Gilbert, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Charles Fay Dorsey on 08 Sep 1932 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. Charles (son of John Jefferson Dorsey and Mary Martha Parker) was born on 28 Aug 1906 in Coldwater, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 01 Oct 1982 in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States; was buried in Jennings, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Audrey Norene Lucy. Audrey (daughter of William Ernest Lucy and Cora Fakes) was born on 04 Mar 1915 in Brunot, Wayne County, Missouri, United States; died on 29 Nov 1995 in Flat River, St. Francois County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Alfred Othal Harris. Alfred was born on 05 May 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

1940 Census:


Name: Mary Partney
Age: 20
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1920
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Missouri
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Map of Home in 1940: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Street: Melbourne
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Iron, Missouri
Residence in 1935: Rural, Iron, Missouri
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 8B
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Carman Partney
23 Head
Mary Partney 20 Wife

SS Applications:

Name: Mary Norene Miller
[Mary Norean Partney]
[Mary Partney]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 2 Dec 1919
Birth Place: Annapolis, Missouri
[Brunot Iron, Missouri]
Death Date: 9 May 1992
Father:
John H Miller
Mother:
Millie E Jackson
SSN: 486160693
Notes: Jun 1937: Name listed as MARY NORENE MILLER; Jun 1963: Name listed as MARY NOREAN PARTNEY; 04 Jun 1993: Name listed as MARY N PARTNEY

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 188131765

Family/Spouse: Carman Stanford Partney. Carman was born on 19 Apr 1916 in , Reynolds County, Missouri, USA; died on 26 Mar 2003 in Fremont, Carter County, Missouri, United States; was buried in Webb Cemetery, Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 56833855

Family/Spouse: Nathan Collier. Nathan was born on 02 Jan 1910 in Coldwater, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 14 Jul 1983 in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Madison County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

6/14/08 Southeast Missourian
Edna S. Rose, 83, formerly of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Lutheran Home-Assisted Living East in Cape Girardeau, where she had resided more than a year.
Mrs. Rose was born June 27, 1924, near Des Arc, Mo., the daughter of Hansford and Millie (Jackson) Miller, who preceded her in death.
A resident of Piedmont for more than 40 years, Mrs. Rose attended Flat River Junior College and obtained a teaching certificate. She taught in several one-room schools in Wayne and Iron counties. She retired as office manager of Brown Shoe Co. factory in Piedmont. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Piedmont more than 50 years.
She was married in 1943 to Ruben Sullivan. In 1950 she was married to Emil S. Rose, who died Nov. 21, 1996. She also was preceded in death by a son, David J. Rose, a brother and three sisters.
She is survived by her son, R. Joe Sullivan (Marge) of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Esther Collier of Burlington, Iowa, (formerly of Piedmont); a stepson, Ardith Rose (Kese) of Trenton, Mich.; two grandsons, Jason Sullivan of Boston and Brendan Sullivan of Dublin, Ireland; a stepgrandson, Dan Rose; several great-stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont, followed by memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in the Brushy Creek community near Des Arc.

Died:
6/14/08 Southeast Missourian
Edna S. Rose, 83, formerly of Piedmont, Mo., died Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Lutheran Home-Assisted Living East in Cape Girardeau, where she had resided more than a year.
Mrs. Rose was born June 27, 1924, near Des Arc, Mo., the daughter of Hansford and Millie (Jackson) Miller, who preceded her in death.
A resident of Piedmont for more than 40 years, Mrs. Rose attended Flat River Junior College and obtained a teaching certificate. She taught in several one-room schools in Wayne and Iron counties. She retired as office manager of Brown Shoe Co. factory in Piedmont. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Piedmont more than 50 years.
She was married in 1943 to Ruben Sullivan. In 1950 she was married to Emil S. Rose, who died Nov. 21, 1996. She also was preceded in death by a son, David J. Rose, a brother and three sisters.
She is survived by her son, R. Joe Sullivan (Marge) of Cape Girardeau; a sister, Esther Collier of Burlington, Iowa, (formerly of Piedmont); a stepson, Ardith Rose (Kese) of Trenton, Mich.; two grandsons, Jason Sullivan of Boston and Brendan Sullivan of Dublin, Ireland; a stepgrandson, Dan Rose; several great-stepgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Morrison-Worley Funeral Chapel in Piedmont, followed by memorial service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Meadows Cemetery in the Brushy Creek community near Des Arc.

Edna married Ruben Sullivan in 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Emil Silvio Rose on 17 Jul 1950 in Piggott, Clay County, Arkansas, United States. Emil was born on 25 Jan 1897 in Tyrol, , , Austria; died on 21 Nov 1996 in Piedmont, Wayne County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

1920 Census:

Name Glenwood Stabbs
[Sherwood Stobbe]
Age 4
Birth Year abt 1916
Birthplace Missouri
Home in 1920 Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri
Street D Street
Residence Date 1920
Race White
Gender Male
Relation to Head of House Nephew
Marital Status Single
Father's Birthplace Missouri
Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
Native Tongue English
Able to Speak English Yes
Occupation None
Neighbors View others on page
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Joe Stabbs
29
Head
Hattie Stabbs
26
Wife
Tom Stabbs
33
Brother
Glenwood Stabbs 4 Nephew

1930 Census:


Name Glenwood Stabbs
Birth Year abt 1915
Gender Male
Race White
Age in 1930 15
Birthplace Missouri
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Nephew
Home in 1930 Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri, USA
Map of Home Joachim, Jefferson, Missouri
Dwelling Number 299
Family Number 299
Attended School Yes
Able to Read and Write Yes
Father's Birthplace Missouri
Mother's Birthplace Missouri
Able to Speak English Yes
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Joseph B Stabbs
42
Head
Hattie Stabbs
39
Wife
Glenwood Stabbs 15 Nephew
Lorine Stabbs
9
Daughter
Lloyd Stabbs
8
Son
Gerald Stabbs
7
Son

1940 Census:

Name Glenn Stubbs
Age 25
Estimated Birth Year abt 1915
Gender Male
Race White
Birthplace Missouri
Marital Status Married
Relation to Head of House Head
Home in 1940 St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
Street North Florissant
House Number 2315
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 St Louis, St Louis City, Missouri
Residence in 1935 St Louis
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 1B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation 21
Occupation Parking Care
Industry Parking Lot
House Owned or Rented Rented
7
Attended School or College No
Highest Grade Completed High School, 2nd year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census 40
Class of Worker Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939 52
Income 936
Income Other Sources No
Neighbors View others on page
Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
Glenn Stubbs 25 Head
Adele Stubbs. 18 Wife



Glenwood Stabbs recieves Junior High Diploma - Fredericktown, MO - The Democrat -News 19 May 1932 pg 5 col 3.

Married Adele Miller 5 May 1936 in St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri

Birth:
Birthplace on WWII Draft Registration

Died:
findagrave memorial # 119761058

Glenwood married Adele Margarite Miller on 5 May 1936 in Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States. Adele (daughter of Perry Miller and Alta Rae Dressing) was born on 18 Oct 1921; died on 25 Nov 1989 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
findagrave memorial #119760988

Adele married Glenwood Stabbs on 5 May 1936 in Saint Charles, Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States. Glenwood (son of Charles Luther Thomas "Tom" Stabbs and Myrtle "Mint" Miller) was born on 20 Jul 1914 in Fredericktown, Madison County, Missouri, United States; died on 2 Feb 1997 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in Zion Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wimpy's co-owner remembered 'the most positive person'
Thursday, April 19, 2007
By Tim Krakowiak ~ Southeast Missourian
One of the owners of a Cape Girardeau fixture has died, but many remember the legacy he helped create.
Frank Lewis, who died Thursday at age 90, worked with his brothers for nearly 30 years at Wimpy's Drive-In, their restaurant/grocery store at 800 N. Kingshighway.
"My father was the most positive person you wanted to meet," said Lynette Williamson, one of Lewis' three children, who lives in St. Louis. "Everyone wanted to stay in touch with him. From the president at SEMO, to the person who would cut his grass, theyall knew him by his first name. They'd come in [the restaurant] and say, 'Where's Frank?'"
Wimpy's was the place to be in the 1950s and 1960s, according to Lewis' brother, Freeman, of Cape Girardeau. Freeman Lewis said people would drive to Wimpy's on a Saturday night, then down Broadway, then back to Wimpy's. He said his brother always liked to speak with all the customers.

Wimpy's co-owner Frank Lewis dies Thursday at age 90
Friday, April 20, 2007
By Tim Krakowiak ~ Southeast Missourian
One of the owners of a Cape Girardeau fixture has died, but many remember the legacy he helped create.
Frank Lewis, who died Thursday at age 90, worked with his brothers for nearly 30 years at Wimpy's Drive-In, their restaurant/grocery store at 800 N. Kingshighway.
"My father was the most postive person you wanted to meet," said Lynette Williamson, one of Lewis' three children, who lives in St. Louis. "Everyone wanted to stay in touch with him. From the president at SEMO, to the person who would cut his grass, they all knew him by his first name."
Wimpy's was the place to be in the 1950s and 1960s, according to Lewis' brother, Freeman, of Cape Girardeau. Freeman Lewis said people would drive to Wimpy's on a Saturday night, then down Broadway, then back to Wimpy's. He said his brother always liked to speak with all the customers.
Cape Girardeau was growing and the Lewises decided to sell the land of the family business when a bank was interested in buying the property in 1973. Bill Lewis moved Wimpy's to South Kingshighway, where the business switched to serving breakfast and lunch only, until he closed the doors for good in 1997.
After serving in the U.S. Navy, Frank Lewis started working at Wimpy's in 1947, five years after it opened.
Lewis had other hobbies, including square dancing with his wife, Irene, and fishing at "secret ponds" throughout Cape Girardeau County.
The funeral for Frank Lewis will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Friends may call the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.

Frank Lewis
Friday, April 20, 2007
seMissourian.com
Frank Miller Lewis, 90, of Cape Girardeau died April 19, 2007, at Missouri Veterans Home.
He was born in Des Arc, Mo., March 11, 1917, son of Fred and Ethel Miller Lewis.
Frank graduated from high school in Annapolis, Mo. In 1942 he graduated from the U.S. Naval Great Lakes Training Center. From there the Navy sent him to Washington, D.C., where he met his bride to be, Irene Wesa. They were married Feb. 1, 1944, in Ventura, Calif. Frank departed California Dec. 24, 1944, to serve on the island of Tinian in Micronesia.
After the war ended Frank and Irene lived for a while in Conneaut, Ohio, where their first daughter was born. In 1948 the family moved to Cape Girardeau to join the family business, Wimpy's, located at 800 North Kingshighway.
While working at Wimpy's Frank attended Southeast Missouri State University. Through the years this local businessman was president of the local Optimist Club, member of the American Legion, member of the Missouri Restaurant Association, and deacon and elder for many terms at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
He also found time to coach Little League and church basketball teams. His hobbies included square dancing, fishing and gardening.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Lynette Williamson of St. Louis, Kathleen Fishel of Gainesville, Fla.; a son, Duane Lewis of Southaven, Miss.; four grandchildren, Bryant Williamson of St. Louis, Alayna Nordstrom of West Kilbride, Scotland, Jenny Lane and Derrick Wesa Lewis of Southaven; three great-grandsons, Andrew and Cooper Lewis of Southaven, and Eric Nordstrom of West Kilbride. He is also survived by a brother Freeman Lewis of Cape Girardeau, and a sister, Frieda Howard of Cape Girardeau.
He was preceded by brothers, Francis and Bill Lewis, and a sister, Leta Bahn.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park with military rites provided by Missouri Honors Team.
Memorial contributions may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Because of family allergies, the family requests no flowers be sent to the service.


Written in 2001:

To the best of Frank's memory, this is what he remembers about farm life
before and during the depression. Since he wrote it down, I think it is
too interesting not to send it out, even if it is too late for Erika.
Frank grew up on a farm that his father bought from one of his brothers
in 1922. The house was a large white house with 4 bedrooms upstairs,
with a balcony, which was located on top of the front porch. They had a
large barn and 5 other out buildings. Frank was 5 years old at that
time. The farm was 180 acres that was homesteaded, he thinks, by his
dad's father. His father bought a team of mules and a new wagon that was
built by his brother-in-law at a blacksmith shop in DesArc. They raised
their own corn and plenty of vegetables from the garden. They had peach,
plum, and apple trees. Picked wild black-berries and dew berries. His
dad purchased some white-faced heirford cattle to start a herd . They
farmed about 80 acres and 40 acres was in hay crops and the balance was
in timber. They raised wheat for flour and they also planted white corn
that had their cornmeal ground out of it. They raised sorghum cane and
made their own sorghum mollasses and sold some of it for a dollar a
gallon. They also tapped maple trees and made maple syrup, which they
sold.
All the farm land was fenced so all the hogs, cattle, sheep were out on
the range in the summer time. They did not keep these animals in the
fenced area in the summer time. The hogs stayed out all winter and got
hat in the fall on oat acorns. They also had about 50 white goats.
They lived in the hills the year around and in the summer, they would
come home for salt and dad would catch a young billy goat whichthey would
eat for their meat, which most people called it mutton. It really tasted
good after eating ham, bacon, and fresh pork all winter.
In 1928 , Dad bought a Model T Ford, and they did not have to travel to
church and into town in a wagon.
They hauled some logs to town for some cash money to buy groceries.
They always milked 15 to 30 cows, which were in the hills in the
summertime and wouldcome home in the evening to feed their calves. They
would separate the cream from the milk and store in the spring house, and
ship the cream from Des Arc to St. Louis, and use the money to buy
coffee, sugar, flour and things they needed.
The crash came in 1929 and they had fair crop and could feed the two
teams and the 80 head of cattle but they used all the feed that winter.
The local bank closed. In the spring of 1930, they planted corn and a
garden but it was so dry, nothing came up--no potatoes or vegetables
grew. They did carry water and raised some tomatoes. They had to sell
all the cattle to the government for $10 a head as they could not raise
any hay or other crops because of the weather being so hot and dry.
Life was hard in the winter of 1930 and 1931. Money was really scarce.
Mother did get a job in town distributing government food to people and
taught sewing to women so they could make their own clothes. He thinks
they bought feed in the winter to feed the 4 cows and the team from the
government on credit, which Frank thinlks they had to pay back later.
The team and the cows were turned out in the hills for pasture. They
would hunt up the mules so they could till the farm and plant their
crops. Did have a good crop the fall of 1931.
Not much about the depression but life was pretty bleak at that one
year when we lost the cattle, sheep and most of the hogs as they
didn'thave any feed for them.
Love,
Frank and Irene


Died:
Wimpy's co-owner remembered 'the most positive person'
Thursday, April 19, 2007
By Tim Krakowiak ~ Southeast Missourian

One of the owners of a Cape Girardeau fixture has died, but many remember the legacy he helped create.

Frank Lewis, who died Thursday at age 90, worked with his brothers for nearly 30 years at Wimpy's Drive-In, their restaurant/grocery store at 800 N. Kingshighway.

"My father was the most positive person you wanted to meet," said Lynette Williamson, one of Lewis' three children, who lives in St. Louis. "Everyone wanted to stay in touch with him. From the president at SEMO, to the person who would cut his grass, they all knew him by his first name. They'd come in [the restaurant] and say, 'Where's Frank?'"

Wimpy's was the place to be in the 1950s and 1960s, according to Lewis' brother, Freeman, of Cape Girardeau. Freeman Lewis said people would drive to Wimpy's on a Saturday night, then down Broadway, then back to Wimpy's. He said his brother always liked to speak with all the customers.

Wimpy's co-owner Frank Lewis dies Thursday at age 90
Friday, April 20, 2007
By Tim Krakowiak ~ Southeast Missourian

One of the owners of a Cape Girardeau fixture has died, but many remember the legacy he helped create.
Frank Lewis, who died Thursday at age 90, worked with his brothers for nearly 30 years at Wimpy's Drive-In, their restaurant/grocery store at 800 N. Kingshighway.
"My father was the most postive person you wanted to meet," said Lynette Williamson, one of Lewis' three children, who lives in St. Louis. "Everyone wanted to stay in touch with him. From the president at SEMO, to the person who would cut his grass, they all knew him by his first name."
Wimpy's was the place to be in the 1950s and 1960s, according to Lewis' brother, Freeman, of Cape Girardeau. Freeman Lewis said people would drive to Wimpy's on a Saturday night, then down Broadway, then back to Wimpy's. He said his brother always liked to speak with all the customers.
Cape Girardeau was growing and the Lewises decided to sell the land of the family business when a bank was interested in buying the property in 1973. Bill Lewis moved Wimpy's to South Kingshighway, where the business switched to serving breakfast and lunch only, until he closed the doors for good in 1997.
After serving in the U.S. Navy, Frank Lewis started working at Wimpy's in 1947, five years after it opened.
Lewis had other hobbies, including square dancing with his wife, Irene, and fishing at "secret ponds" throughout Cape Girardeau County.
The funeral for Frank Lewis will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Chapel. Friends may call the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. today. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.

Frank Lewis
Friday, April 20, 2007
seMissourian.com

Frank Miller Lewis, 90, of Cape Girardeau died April 19, 2007, at Missouri Veterans Home.

He was born in Des Arc, Mo., March 11, 1917, son of Fred and Ethel Miller Lewis.

Frank graduated from high school in Annapolis, Mo. In 1942 he graduated from the U.S. Naval Great Lakes Training Center. From there the Navy sent him to Washington, D.C., where he met his bride to be, Irene Wesa. They were married Feb. 1, 1944, in Ventura, Calif. Frank departed California Dec. 24, 1944, to serve on the island of Tinian in Micronesia.

After the war ended Frank and Irene lived for a while in Conneaut, Ohio, where their first daughter was born. In 1948 the family moved to Cape Girardeau to join the family business, Wimpy's, located at 800 North Kingshighway.
While working at Wimpy's Frank attended Southeast Missouri State University. Through the years this local businessman was president of the local Optimist Club, member of the American Legion, member of the Missouri Restaurant Association, and deacon and elder for many terms at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

He also found time to coach Little League and church basketball teams. His hobbies included square dancing, fishing and gardening.

Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Lynette Williamson of St. Louis, Kathleen Fishel of Gainesville, Fla.; a son, Duane Lewis of Southaven, Miss.; four grandchildren, Bryant Williamson of St. Louis, Alayna Nordstrom of West Kilbride, Scotland, Jenny Lane and Derrick Wesa Lewis of Southaven; three great-grandsons, Andrew and Cooper Lewis of Southaven, and Eric Nordstrom of West Kilbride. He is also survived by a brother Freeman Lewis of Cape Girardeau, and a sister, Frieda Howard of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded by brothers, Francis and Bill Lewis, and a sister, Leta Bahn.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park with military rites provided by Missouri Honors Team.

Memorial contributions may be given to Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Because of family allergies, the family requests no flowers be sent to the service.

Missouri Veterans Home

Buried:
Plot 4-1-10

Memorial Park Cemetery

Frank married Helen Irene Wesa on 01 Feb 1944 in Ventura, Ventura County, California, United States. Helen (daughter of William Gustaf Wesa and Hilma Hiltunen) was born on 04 Oct 1921 in Menahga, Wadena County, Minnesota, USA; died on 19 Mar 2010 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 22 Mar 2010 in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name: Francis F Lewis
Birth Year: 1919
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Missouri
State of Residence: Missouri
County or City: Cape Girardeau

Enlistment Date: 23 Dec 1940
Enlistment State: Missouri
Enlistment City: Cape Girardeau
Branch: Infantry
Branch Code: Infantry
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Component: National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: National Guard

Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Teachers (secondary school) and principals
Marital status: Single, without dependents
Height: 69
Weight: 133

Died:
June 2, 1988 Francis F. Lewis

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Funeral service for Francis F. Lewis, 1212 Sailer Circle, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Charles Grant will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park. Graveside rites will be by Louis K. Juden American Legion Post.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday. Lewis, 69 years old, died Wednesday, June 1, 1988, at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

He was born Oct. 31, 1918, at Des Arc, son of Fred and Ethel Miller Lewis. He and the former Melva Rose Schrader were married Oct. 21, 1950, in Cape.

Lewis attended SEMO University three years before being mobilized with the National Guard in 1940. He served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II, flying transport planes from India to China. He received the Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and China War Memorial Medal.

He was discharged in 1946, but remained active in the Air Force Reserve until 1968.

Lewis began his career as a stockbroker in 1949. He was branch manager of Reinhold Gardner from 1958 until becoming manager of Shearson/American Express in January 1979, and was co-manager of A.G. Edwards from 1986 until retiring in March of this year.

Lewis helped organize the Greater Cape Girardeau Development Corp., and had served as vice president and director.

He had also been active in Jaycees, Boy Scouts, United Way, American Legion, Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Rotary Club. He was a former commander of Louis K. Juden American Legion Post, and a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club.

Lewis was a member of United Way Board of Directors 18 years. He served in various leadership capacities of the Boy Scouts, including district leadership training chairman and Shawnee District chairman. He served on the Board of Directors of Region 8 of Boy Scouts of America.

He was a member of Tower Club, past president of Kimbeland Country Club, past board member of Cape Country Club, member of SEMO Seniors Golf Association, and Hump Pilots Association.

Lewis received the Golden Deeds Award in 1984. He served on Southeast Hospital Board of Trustees 13 years, and was president of the board from 1969-71. He was chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee and Cancer Treatment Center Committee.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, served as a deacon and elder, and in other leadership positions.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Benjamin Lewis of Cape; two daughters, Mrs. Carole Iles of Columbia, Mrs. Mary Frances Young of Oakland, Calif.; three brothers, Frank, Freeman and Bill Lewis, all of Cape; two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Howard and Mrs. Leta Bahn of Cape, and a granddaughter, Hannah Lewis of Cape.


Buried:
Plot 4-14-1

Francis married Melva Rose Schrader on 21 Oct 1950 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Melva (daughter of Benjamin Robert Schrader and Selma Sophia Augusta Meyer) was born on 20 Jul 1923 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 30 Apr 2002 in Prague, , , Czech Republic; was buried in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Frieda Abigail Howard, 95, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Lutheran Home.

She was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Des Arc, Missouri, to the late Fred and Ethel Lewis.

She was a 1939 graduate of Des Arc High School attended Southeast Missouri State University.
She and Truman John Howard were married April 14, 1943, at First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau. He preceded her in death July 30, 1987.
Frieda taught school in Des Arc until her marriage. During World War II, she worked as "Rosie the riveter" at the Consolidated Aircraft Plant in San Diego. She and her husband owned and operated the Donut Drive In at 1617 Independence St. in Cape Girardeau for 28 years.
She was a 62-year member of Centenary United Methodist Church, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and past president of the 14th District. In 2011, she was recognized for her many years of volunteer work at the Missouri Veterans Home and was named volunteer of the year in 1998.
Frieda was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an avid Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed Redhawk basketball as a season ticketholder. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching, working word puzzles and reading. She was famous for her chicken and dumplings. She will be remembered for speaking her mind and for being gracious and kind to everyone she met.

Survivors include a son, Richard Lewis (DeAnne) Howard of Derby, Kansas; a daughter, Barbara Gail (Norris) Johnson of Cape Girardeau; four 'grandsons, Timothy (Colleen) Howard of Philadelphia, Keith (Sara) Johnson of Leesburg, Virginia, and Scott (Claire)Johnson and T o d d (Julie) Howard, both of San Diego; nine great-grandchildren ,Derek, Caroline, Julia and Zachary Johnson of Leesburg, Kayleigh, Ainsley and Rylee Howard of Philadelphia and Owen Johnson and Truman Howard of San Diego; a brother, Freeman (Alice) Lewis, and a sister-in-law, Florence Lewis, both of Cape Girardeau; a brother-in-law, Jerry (the late Shirla) Howard of Dexter, Missouri; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank (Irene), Francis (Melva Rose) and Bill Lewis; a sister, Leta Bahn (Larry); and a sister-in-law, Ferne (Vernon) Volkerding, all of Cape Girardeau.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home, and also one hour prior to the funeral.

The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, with the Rev. David Conley officiating.

Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Centenary United Methodist Church.
Online condolences may be shared at fordanclsonsfuneralhome.com.


Passed away between 3 and 4 am 15 Apr 2016 at the Lutheran Nursing Home.

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Plot 6-12-4

Frieda married Truman John Howard on 14 Apr 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Truman (son of John Thomas Howard and Julia Clingingsmith) was born on 21 Jul 1917 in Oak Ridge, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States; died on 30 Jul 1987 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 02 Aug 1987 in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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April 10, 1957
Acquisition of a site for the new St. Andrew Lutheran Church is announced by Luther Hahs, temporary chairman of the congregation; the four-acre tract secured fronts 416 feet on Kingsway and is just north of the Alvarado; the lot was acquired from Freeman Lewis and T.R. Regenhardt.
-Southeast Missourian Newspaper mm non no mmm mom mom know no n m bm

U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Name: Freeman Dale Lewis
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 20 Jan 1923
Birth Place: Iron, Missouri, USA
Residence Place: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Registration Date: 29 Jun 1942
Employer: Self Employed
Weight: 140
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Hazel
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 11
Next of Kin: Fred Lewis
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Freeman Dale Lewis Self (Head)

WWII Enlistment Record:

Full Name: Freeman D Lewis
Army Serial Number: 37410184
Enlistment Place: Jefferson Barracks Missouri
Enlistment Date: 12 Jan 1943
Army Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Service Branch: Army
Race or Ethnicity: White
Residence: CapeGirardeau County, Missouri
Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Source of Army Personnel:
Civil Life
Army Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Level of Education: 1 year of college
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Birth Date: 1923
Birth Place: Missouri
Source Box Number: 1211
Source Film Reel Number: 4.121
Conflict Period: World War II
Served for: United States of America

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Grave 3 - Lot 170 - Section 8

Section 8, Lot 170, Grave 6

Freeman married Alice Alline Regenhardt on 25 Sep 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Alice (daughter of Theodore Roosevelt Regenhardt and Lois Alline McNeely) was born on 24 Mar 1925 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 02 May 2017 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 06 May 2017 in Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Leta Bahn
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Marthal Leta Lewis Bahn died peacefully Monday, March 5, 2007, at Chateau Girardeau.
Born Jan. 2, 1925, in Des Arc, Mo., Leta was the fifth of six children born into the loving family of Fred and Ethel Lewis. Her siblings include Frank, Francis, Frieda, Freeman and Bill.
Leta and her extended family had lunch together every Saturday at Wimpy's Restaurant, which was owned by her brother, Bill, until it closed in 1997.
Leta attended Roberts Elementary School near Des Arc, until moving with her family to Cape Girardeau in 1938 and living in a house at 321 North North Henderson. She graduated from Central High School with the class of 1943. She also graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1947 with a B.S. degree in home economics. While at SEMO Leta became a member of Clio and was a cheerleader for the Indians.
Leta and Emil Lawrence "Larry" Bahn were married June 18, 1949, at First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau. Their first date was spent canoeing through Larry's father's store, the Bahn Brothers Hardware Store on Main Street, during the flood of 1943. Her diary read, "That Bahn boy can call again!"
After graduation, Leta was first employed by Union Electric as a home economist, touting clean electric clothes dryers, and then as a district home economist for Frigidaire. She later taught home economics at Belleville High School while Larry finished his Ph.D. at Washington University.
Pioneering the roles of women in Cape Girardeau, Leta was elected as one of the first women elders in the Presbyterian Church. She went on to be moderator of the Southeast Missouri Presbytery and then moderator of the Eliza Parish Lovejoy New Reunited Church Presbytery.
She was a delegate to the 199th Presbyterian General Assembly in Biloxi, Miss., in 1987, a position her father also held 30 years before. One of her real joys was serving for eight years on the board of Montreat Conference Center in Montreat, N.C. In 1987Southeast Missouri State University awarded her with the "Outstanding Alumna" award from the Home Economics Department.
Leta's crowning achievement was taking Chateau Girardeau from being head of the Feasibility Study to chairman of the board of the Building Committee, completing the $6 million project months ahead of schedule and more than $100,000 under budget. It shouldbe noted that she demanded that this project use local architects and contractors instead of bringing them in from out of town. She continued as an active board member after the opening of this fine residential retirement facility.
She was also instrumental in establishing the Pensel Azalea Garden at Chateau.
After Larry died, she became an active manager of the family farm, learning about growing rice while encouraging others to eat more rice. Leta also served as a member of the chamber Agriculture Committee.
A loving mother and grandmother, she delighted in her three grandchildren and in taking them on nature walks on the family farm, Taylor Oaks. She would teach them about different birds, their calls and the various flora and fauna living there. Leta took great pleasure in watching her grandchildren participate in their various recitals and sports activities.
An avid tennis player, she and Larry built a tennis court for their 25th wedding anniversary. She remained an active player into her 70s and was always a force to be reckoned with at the net.
Leta was a wonderful cook and a gracious hostess to her many friends over the years. Leta loved gardening and spent many wonderful hours planting trees, azaleas and other flowering plants at her family home located north of town.
She loved life and took several trips to visit her son, William, in different far flung stations around the world. Her trips included exploring the Alaskan frontier, watching her son play polo in Manila, experiencing Japanese life, trekking into the mountains of Thailand on foot and elephant well into her 60s, and even braving the war-torn and heavily mined country of Cambodia to see the magnificent temples Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. The last with great trepidation and lots of encouragement from her son stationed there with the U.N.
Leta is survived by two sons and their families of Cape Girardeau: Dr. Lawrence Taylor Bahn and wife Nancy Jo, and their three children, Caitlin Rebecca, Jackson Taylor and Carsen Eileen; and retired Air Force Maj. William Lewis Bahn and wife Dr. Janna Tuck. Also surviving are two brothers, Frank Lewis and wife Irene, and Freeman Lewis and wife Alice; a sister, Frieda Howard; and sister-in-law, Florence Lewis, all of Cape Girardeau; many nieces and nephews and their families. Many dear friends also survive her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, who died March 5, 1980; her parents; and two brothers, Francis and Bill Lewis.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Paul Kabo officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery.
We are thankful for her life, her Christian example, the loving kindness she showed to others and her generosity of spirit.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church in Cape Girardeau.

Leta’s Eulogy
by her son William Bahn

Here I am Lord, what a description of Leta’s life. Full of joy, always there for family friends church and community. Truly an inspiration and role model for others.

She started life on a small farm in Iron county that grew mostly rocks.
I have heard the stories of using the spring as their refrigerator, bartering with farm products and trees because they did not have cash money. Riding to school on the old plow horse with Freeman and Bill and then turning the horse loose to find its wayhome. The family finally had to move to Cape in 1938 when Grampa’s health started to fail and he could not work the farm. Imagine coming to the big city with almost nothing and starting up a boarding house to make a living. Surely Leta got some of herorganizational skills and positive attitude to take on tough projects from her mother. Grandma Lewis’s vision to see what could be accomplished against overwhelming odds had to set the stage for Leta’s later accomplishments.

Newlyweds Judy and Art Jackson started housekeeping in that boarding house on N Henderson.

With the outbreak of World War II, her three older brothers joined the service. Frank to the navy shipping out to Tinian by Guam where they launched the Enola Gay, Francis to become an Army air corps pilot flying fuel over the Hump in the China Burma theater. He piloted a C-109, the tanker conversion of a B24. Freeman was a corporal in the signal corps on Guam. (He was on duty when they dropped the bomb on Hiroshima). Her sister Frieda married Truman Howard a marine who served in the pacific. (He claimed that as paymaster they protected him but that’s not how I remember the marines working.) Grandma and Grampa Lewis took over Wimpy’s restaurant from Freeman and Leta and Bill help run it after school and holidays. A Cape Girardeau Institution on the corner of Kingshighway and Cape Rock for years and know for its great “wimpy burgers” until it closed. Her brother Bill reopened on South Kingshighway and continued the tradition until 1997.

About my dad,
The story goes that Leta first went out with the very dapper Lawrence Bahn during the flood of 43 when he took her canoeing though the then flooded Bahn Brothers’ Hardware store. Her diary states that she went out with him again in March of 44 and that quote, that Lawrence can call again! She did not have quite as good of things to say about numerous other acquaintances. Her last entry in that short diary was of meeting up with friends including Larry for some swimming and dancing, somehow ending up bythe end of the night with two black eyes and stating in her diary that she thought it was over with Bahn. Luckily for me this was not the case as they got together a few years later, while she was working in St Louis for Frigidaire, getting married June18, 1949.


Before I was born she and my dad used to take the nieces and nephew out to the cabin at Taylor Oaks while my dad was building our house. They would roast hot dogs over a campfire and stay in the cabin with no running water. My early recollections were that we always had activities to do. I don’t think Winnie the poo’s house at two corners had anything on us. Stories were told that we would occasionally get away in the 20 acre wood and our dog tiger would find us and brings us back. On the rare occasion when Leta would get upset with her angelic children, Tiger was reputed to stand between us keeping her away, what a dog!

She always took and active role in our lives. When we moved to Bellville IL while father completed his PHD at Wash U, She found time to be President of the PTA and be a cub scout den mother all while teaching full time to help make ends meet. I still remember her making 20’ high banners of the Three Wise Man for the School Christmas program.

Leta loved to entertain, Carol Koepple once remarked that one day she had a luncheon party, went out and played three sets of tennis only to return and have a dinner party for 30. Now that’s some organization! She and my dad loved to play tennis and built themselves a tennis court for their 25th wedding anniversary. Intimidating at the net she was a force to be reckoned with into her seventies.

She set new standards for the role of women. She an Dorothy Penzel were the first two women elected to the board of Elders in this Presbyterian church. Leta went on to expand her role in the church becoming Moderator of the Southeast Missouri Presbyteryand then went on to be Moderator of the Newly formed Eliza Lovejoy Parish New Reunited Church Presbytery. She was a delegate to the 199th Presbyterian General Assembly in Biloxi MS in 1987. Later I remember her showing me an old panoramic black and white photo of her dad as a general assembly delegate over 30 years before.

She continued to step up to the plate working on the Agriculture Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, the fair board, Southeast Hospital Board of Directors, but her crowning achievement was taking Chateau Girardeau from the infancy of its Feasibility study to Chairmen of the Building Committee completing the six million dollar project months ahead of schedule and over $100,000 under budget. When Presbyterian housing our project consultants wanted to bring in big city architects and contractors she was adamant that we would use are local resources. She had such a rapport with the building trades that when the heavy equipment operators union went out on strike, the lone union man from that organization came to her and explained that he had to strike but he would picket at the side gate so as not to interrupt the construction. You won’t see that consideration very often.

The Chateau was the first of its kind in this community and has been a blessing to the residents and family that have used it. Col. Don Regenhart USAF was concerned about his mother moving into the facility so he called his sister Alice Lewis to ask her about this Chateau Girardeau Retirement community. She told him that it was build by her sister in law Leta Bahn and the discussion ended there. I have nothing but good things to say about the Chateau and the care that my mother received there.

A reluctant farmer after fathers death, she came to relish the term Lady Farmer. Taking an active role in the management of the farm she embarked on an improvement plan of leveling the fields in her Puxico farm bottoms so she could add rice to the plant rotation. The fact that this might have the side effect of improving the duck hunting had absolutely no influence on her sons complete approval of this project. When she visited me in foreign countries she would look at the local rice production and even visited the International Rice Institute in the Philippines. She would also send out rice gift packs at Christmas to encourage friends to eat more rice.

She loved her grandchildren. Babysitting them, taking them on nature walks especially down to the creek looking for crawfish and tadpoles. She showed them the flowers and trees along with recognizing different bird songs. In the kitchen the grandkids were often found covered with flower licking off the beaters and spatula after making a cake or cookies just like their father and uncle did years before. A competitive athlete herself, she loved going to all, their soccer, T-Ball, tennis and other sportsto cheer them on. Even after a lot of her memory was gone Nancy thought she got a smile when relating how Carsen had won a tennis match against one of her friend’s granddaughters.

I got her to travel around the world to visit me in many different Duty Stations. Alaska, the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, and even Valdosta GA. I think she liked the Philippines the best. Going to watch me to play polo at the Manila Polo club was fun, but the best was getting her a tennis pro to play with along with a couple of ball boys so they did not have to chase their missed shots. I think she thought she was at Wimbledon. Luckily she never figured out that the noise she heard at night in the compound was not the guards setting off firecrackers. It was with great trepidation and much encouragement from me that I got her to visit while I was on loan to the United Nations in Cambodia. We started out in Thailand with a trek into the hill country north of Chang Mai. The first day was a three and a half hour hike up to a hill tribe village to stay in bamboo huts. She started out saying she was tired after the first steep climb, but then noticed the beautiful Orchids in the trees

The stories of her life are many and can’t all be relayed here. I know we each have our own favorite. So as we celebrate her life and the outstanding role model she was, I hope you will remember all of those good times. And that when the time comes whenwe are faced with that sometimes unwanted opportunity, I hope we can follow her example and say---

Here I am lord, take me.


Tribute to Martha Leta Lewis Bahn, by her niece, Lynn Lewis Williamson

Aunt Leta always created FUN activities for us nieces and nephews. My earliest memories are of staying in the cabin at Taylor Oaks while Uncle Larry was building the brick house. He cleared some brush, and built a big fire. We kids roasted hot dogs on saplings or very long skinny trees. Richard, Barbara, and I later got to spend the night in the brick house. We stamped egg cartons: Extra Large, Large, Medium, and Small. I couldn’t count past 10, but Richard could count to 100. We had to get the right count for each specific size of egg.
Twice I went down stairs as a child and found live animals in the basement. Once at Grandma Lewis’ house there were two turkeys alive in the basement with Uncle Larry. Aunt Leta held my hand on the stairs. I stopped half way, and would not go down any further because the turkeys were the same size as me. At Taylor Oaks one time, there were hundreds of baby chicks in the basement. I was a little braver with baby chicks.
When I was very young Aunt Leta took me to Academic Hall at SEMO to see the drama “The Little Match Girl.” Often she took me to SEMO concerts to hear Uncle Larry play his cello. Later when I was at SEMO myself she found me in the audience at The New Christy Minstrels Concert, and came over to say “Hello” to my friends and me.
When I was in Junior High, Barbara, Kathy, and I went ALONE by bus to Belleville to spend a week with the Bahns. Aunt Leta took us to Forest Park for a picnic, to the Jewel Box, to Grant’s Farm, and to the Municipal Opera. We went to the Muny Opera by
Bus. Aunt Leta could open a few cans and prepare an elegant meal. That week Barbara and I learned that chicken is done on the grill when the juice comes out clear.
Aunt Leta was the Perle Mesta of Cape Girardeau. She loved entertaining and hosting parties. She told me once, “Sometimes I set the table two weeks before the party.” I watched her and learned, and later thanks to Aunt Leta, I hosted my own big parties. However, mine were usually buffet style, not sit down dinners. As her niece, I served at a few dinner parties and helped wash dishes too.
In 1967 I was privileged to travel in Europe with the Bahn family for 6 weeks. We camped in Paris, and stayed in bed and breakfast houses in London and Edinburgh. In London we ate at Wimpy’s because of her brothers: Frank, Freeman, and Bill. We also went to the London Stock Exchange to make Uncle Francis pleased. We hiked in Scotland, and one woman told us excitedly, “I have never seen a Mother and daughter look so much alike!” Aunt Leta and I were both speechless, and did not tell the Scottish woman that we were aunt and niece; we did not want to embarrass the woman!
When I moved to St. Louis in 1968, Aunt Leta collected and gave me all sorts of things she knew I needed for my own apartment: dishes, blankets, an iron, and ironing board, and a cookbook. For our wedding December 19, 1970, she organized and carried out the reception in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, and she and Uncle Larry put together all the wreaths and Christmas decorations in the church. Uncle Larry and I took down all this greenery on Christmas Day; he climbed up a tall ladder.
She contributed a large amount of time to First Presbyterian Church and Châteaux. She was the first woman to give a sermon or speech at the annual Presbytery meeting. She then gave the same sermon on Sunday morning at First Church; I think she was the first woman ever in the pulpit on Sunday morning for a sermon. She broke ground in many ways. She was also the first woman to dive into Capaha Park’s new swimming pool. The photographer, Fronabarger, asked the three divers to dive again so he could get a better picture. They obliged, and their diving photos were in the Missourian the next day. Aunt Leta did a lovely swan dive.
Aunt Leta was an excellent role model for me, and had a great impact on my life.
I have greatly missed her wisdom these past 7 years. She can be very proud of her sons, and their wives, Taylor and Nancy, William and Janna, and her beloved grandchildren, Katelin, Jackson, and Carson. Her last request of me was at Phoenicia Restaurant in 2001 “I can’t remember those stories any more of what we did together; please tell them to my grandchildren for me.” Above you have read a few of those stories.

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Chateau Girardeau

Martha married Emil Lawrence Bahn, Jr. on 18 Jun 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA. Emil (son of Emil Lawrence Bahn, Sr. and Viola Taylor) was born on 06 Sep 1924 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; died on 03 Mar 1980 in Taylor Oaks, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA; was buried in New Lorimier Cemetery, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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A hamburger maker who made history dies
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Scott Moyers ~ Southeast Missourian

Wimpy's was the last of Cape Girardeau's true burger joints, where carhops in the 1950s served cherry Cokes and cheeseburgers to rowdy teens who later in life would continue popping in to talk sports, swap jokes or just to see its affable white-aproned owner.
Bill Lewis, who was known for his easy rapport with his customers as much as his tasty "Wimpy Burgers," died on Tuesday. He was 76.
"He had a story for everybody," said Lewis' brother, Freeman. "He was a big sports fan, so he'd talk sports or tell jokes. He liked to talk to everybody. I guess you don't see that much anymore."
Wimpy's was a Cape Girardeau institution for 55 years, growing from hamburger stand to wildly popular teen hangout before tapering off to a smaller establishment that served its last burger in 1997.
The one constant was Bill Lewis.
Former customers said Wednesday that Wimpy's closing ended a nostalgic chapter in Cape Girardeau's history and that Lewis' death reminded them of how important Wimpy's had been to them.
When he was a young boy, Cape Girardeau barber Bill Sisco and his family went to Wimpy's several nights a week.
"It was just a fantastic place," said Sisco, who also was Lewis' barber for many years. "He was a real people person. And those burgers. Let's just put it this way: That recipe must have been a top U.S. government secret. There hasn't been a hamburger around here like that since Wimpy's closed."
Lewis' brother, Freeman, bought a hamburger stand called Wimpy's in 1942. Located on the northwest corner of Kingshighway and Cape Rock Drive, Wimpy's -- which took its name from the cartoon character Popeye's hamburger-loving friend -- sold its specialty for 7 cents apiece.
The Lewis' parents, Fred and Ethyl, ran the stand while Freeman and his brother, Frank, were fighting World War II. Soon after they returned, the business moved across the street to the corner now occupied by the Bank of America. Youngest brother Bill joined the business soon afterward.
Cape's 'American Graffiti'
It was while at this location that Wimpy's became a popular hang-out for the high-school crowd. One of those teenagers was Al Spradling III, now a 57-year-old lawyer and former Cape Girardeau mayor.
Through the 1950s and 1960s, Spradling said, it was the place to find Cape Girardeau's teenagers at lunch, after school or at night.
"It was huge," Spradling said. "In the '50s and '60s, it was like 'American Graffiti.' There were two places you could go -- either Pfister's or Wimpy's. It was the place to go."
Spradling said Lewis family would get angry at teens who would get out of their cars and loiter or when cars would peel out onto the highway. Eventually, police were hired to oversee the lot.
"We probably gave them more grief than they needed," Spradling said.
Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle has vivid memories of Bill Lewis.
"He was always all decked out in white, cooking hamburgers, laughing with the customers," said Swingle, 49. "One side of the building was a restaurant and the other was a small grocery store. That's where I got my comic books. There was always a crowd there. But it was Bill that made it a fun place."
In 1973, the Lewises sold the land to a bank. Freeman and Frank got out of the business, and Bill moved the restaurant to South Kingshighway. He switched to serving breakfast and lunch only, and his clientele aged considerably.
Wimpy's then became home to the coffee shop crowd, where customers talked about the day's headlines or how Southeast Missouri State University's sports teams did.
"We went to Wimpy's more for the conversation than the food," said Jerry Schwab, 63. "Bill always had a good story or a good joke. Bill was a very, very fine guy. You'll never find a local restaurant that had the following that Wimpy's had."



OBITUARY
Billie J. Lewis, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Des Arc, Mo., son of Fred and Ethel Miller Lewis. He and Florence Felter were married May 9, 1964, in Cape Girardeau.

Lewis moved to Cape Girardeau in 1938 from Des Arc. He was involved with the family business, Wimpy's Restaurant on North Kingshighway, from 1942 to 1973. He then owned and operated the restaurant on South Kingshighway until retiring in 1997.

He was a 1946 graduate of Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. He was a member of Hopeful Investment Club; booster clubs at Southeast, Central High School and Notre Dame Regional High School; served as treasurer of Southeast Booster Club 25 years, and was currently a member of its booster board.

Lewis was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eagles, Elks, American Legion and Kimbeland Country Club. He was a past member of Jaycees and helped build the Jaycee Golf Course, and was a past member of the Exchange Club.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Frieda Howard and Leta Bahn of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Frank and Freeman Lewis of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a brother.


From: "Paul Kabo"
Date: 2005/04/15 Fri PM 12:58:36 EDT
Subject: Funeral of Billie Lewis

A SERVICE OF WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION

THE FUNERAL OF Billie Jay Lewis

April 15, 2005

The Prelude "How Great Thou Art"

ASSEMBLE IN GOD'S NAME- Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.

We gather here in this place on this day in April because of the life
and influence of Bill Lewis. You assemble in this room for this
service motivated by your love and friendship to Billie. Listen now
to the words of comfort and life from our Holy Bible.

Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8

When we were baptized in Christ Jesus,
we were baptized into his death.
We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death,
so that as Christ was raised from the dead
by the glory of the Father,
we too might live a new life.
For if we have been united with him in a death like his,
we shall certainly be united with him
in a resurrection like his. Romans 6:3-5

THE PRAYER

Eternal God, amid all the changes of life you alone remain the same.
We acknowledge the uncertainty of our life on earth.
We are given a mere handful of days,
and our span of life seems nothing in your sight.
All flesh is as grass;
and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.
The grass withers, the flower fades;
but the word of our God will stand forever.
Our hope is in you, O God.
Even in the valley of the shadow of death, you are with us.
O Lord, let us know our end
and the number of our days,
that we may know how fleeting life is.
Hear our prayer,
and turn your ear to our cry.
Be not deaf to our tears,
for we live as strangers before you,
wandering pilgrims as all our ancestors were.
But you are the same
and your years shall have no end. Amen.

THE WORDS OF ASSURANCE

Who is in a position to condemn?
Only Christ, and Christ died for us,
Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us,
Christ prays for us. Romans 8:34

Hear and believe the good news of the gospel: God is love.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Be reconciled to God and to one another. Amen.

-PROCLAIM GOD'S WORD-

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION - Fr. Derek Swanson

Source of all true wisdom,
calm the troubled waters of our hearts,
and still all other voices but your own,
that we may hear and obey
what you tell us in your Word,
through the power of your Spirit. Amen.

THE SCRIPTURE READINGS
Fr. Derek Swanson Ecclesiastes 3:1-9

For everything its season,
and for every activity under heaven its time;
a time to be born and a time to die;
a time to plant and a time to uproot;
a time to kill and a time to heal;
a time to pull down and a time to build up;
a time to weep and a time to laugh;
a time for mourning and a time for dancing;
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them;
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing; a time
to seek and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to throw away;
a time to tear and a time to mend;
a time for silence and a time for speech;
a time to love and a time to hate;
a time for war and a time for peace.
What do we gain from all our work?
I know the heavy burdens God has laid on us.
God has the right time for everything.

Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr. Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want;
he makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
he restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear
no evil; for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you
anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and mercy
shall follow me all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

THE HYMN - Amazing Grace 280

THE Reflection REV. PAUL KABO, JR.

When I asked the family for a description of the character of Bill
Lewis, the first item was about Bill's penchant for humor and funny
stories. Bill told jokes and could spin a good story. I would repeat
a joke or two now, but I am sure that you have heard them all before.
How many of you went to that restaurant - Wimpy's? The newspaper gave
front page coverage to "A hamburger maker who made history" and then
wrote about this famous Wimpy's. The article said, "Bill Lewis, who
was known for his easy rapport with his customers as much as his tasty
"Wimpy Burgers." Bill Lewis knew you all, swapped stories with you,
and knew the latest information about events or people. What a
significant skill and talent it is to be able to have an easy rapport
with folks, to meet friends at every turn, and to create a
conversation which ends with folks smiling, laughing and feeling so
very good. Did not Jesus of Nazareth possess some of these skills as
well?

The second item about Bill is his devotion to sports. Everybody knew that Bill Lewis loved and supported many sports activities. He was a member of the booster clubs at Southeast, Central High School and Notre Dame Regional High School; served as treasurer of Southeast Booster Club 25 years, and was currently a member of its booster board. Also Bill was a member of the Kimbeland Country Club and helped build the Jaycee Golf Course. I believe he also went to as many ball games as he could, and when he could not attend, he caught them on the radio or TV.

But sports did not occupy the totality of the time allotted to Bill
Lewis. He also involved himself in this community in these ways: Bill held active membership in the Eagles, Elks, American Legion and a past member of Jaycees. He was a member of Hopeful Investment Club, and was a past member of the Exchange Club. Billmoved to Cape Girardeau in 1938 from Des Arc and on December 24, 1944, he joined the First Presbyterian Church. I would be remiss if I did not mention that Bill Lewis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. These activities are proof that this man was dedicated to be a part of this community in as many ways as possible.


I guess that you all know that Bill knew politeness. He never said
"Huh? Or Yup." He said, "Yes ma'am or No ma'am." He said "Thank
you." And he did not use the current young generation's reply to
Thank you - which is "No problem." Bill said, "You are Welcome."
Bill knew and used the correct responses because he knew manners.
This legacy of good manners is something for which we all could
strive. And these good manners might be related to Bill's
understanding of his humble relationship to his Lord and Savior.

And Bill Lewis knew family. This Lewis family is a strong one and one
that is so very close to each other. Blood is thicker than water and
family love is more powerful than any temporary disagreement. I have
been impressed with the Lewis family and I pray for their continued
impact and influence in this city and community.

Bill Lewis had a strong faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ. He has been
a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 60 years. I only
remember Bill from my brief time here in Cape. But in the last couple
of years, I have seen Bill in church on a frequent basis. He came to
pray, to worship, and to acknowledge the faith in Jesus Christ. And
in these past few months of this Spring, Bill and I had an opportunity
to talk as he discovered long stays in the hospital. Yes, he told
jokes and stories, but he also got serious in response to the gravity
of his illness. He talked about his wish for no extensive treatment,
his position before the Lord God Almighty, and his faith. We prayed
together, and I became aware of a significant faith in Bill Lewis.

Billie Jay Lewis
Born - February 3, 1929.
Died - Tuesday, April 12, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Florence
two sisters, Frieda Howard and Leta Bahn
two brothers, Frank and Freeman

Bill Lewis now resides in God's eternal heaven. Let us join together in prayer.

THE PRAYERS - Fr. Derek Swanson

God of grace:
in Jesus Christ you have given a new and living hope.
We thank you that by dying Christ destroyed the power of death;
and that by rising from the grave,
he opened the way to eternal life.
Help us to know that because he lives, we shall live also;
and that neither death, nor life,
nor things present, nor things to come,
shall be able to separate us from your love.

Heavenly God:
in your Son Jesus you have given us a true faith and a sure hope.
Help us to live trusting in the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
and the resurrection to life eternal.
Strengthen this faith and hope in us,
all the days of our life in Jesus Christ our Savior.

O God, before whom generations rise and pass away;
we praise you for all your servants
who, having lived this life in faith,
now live eternally with you.
Especially we thank you for your servant Billie Lewis,
for the gift of his life,
for the grace you have given him,
for all in him that was good and kind and faithful.
We thank you that for him death is past, and pain is ended,
and he has entered the joy you have prepared.

Almighty God:
in Jesus Christ you promised many homes within your house. Give
us faith to see beyond touch and sight
some sign of your kingdom,
and, where vision fails, to trust your love which never fails. Lift heavy sorrow, and give us good hope in Jesus,
so we may bravely walk our earthly way,
and look forward to the glad heavenly reunion.

O God, who called us from death to life;
we give ourselves to you;
and with the church through all ages,
we thank you for your saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord.

THE COMMENDATION - Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.

You only are immortal, O God, the creator and maker of all. We are
mortal, formed of the earth, and to earth we shall return.
This you ordained when you created us, saying,
"You are dust, and to dust you shall return."

All of us go down to the dust;
yet even at the grave we confess our faith;
Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior.

Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with all your saints, where
there is neither pain nor sorrow nor sighing,
but life everlasting.

Holy God, by your creative power you gave us the gift of life, and in
your redeeming love you have given us new life in Christ. We commend
Bill Lewis, to your merciful keeping in the faith of Christ our Lord
who died and rose again to save us,
and who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
in glory forever. Amen.

THE BLESSING - Fr. Derek Swanson

Go in peace, and may the God of peace -
who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,
the great shepherd of the sheep,
by the blood of the eternal covenant -
equip you with everything good,
that you may do God's will,
working in you what is pleasing in God's sight,
through Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever.
Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

- THE COMMITTAL SERVICE -

THE INTRODUCTORY WORDS Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.
At this graveside, we assemble to give witness to our faith as we
commit the body of Bill Lewis to God's hands and earth. This solemn moment contains sadness as well as peace; stillness as well as restlessness; anxiety as well as assurance. A moment like this demands the best of our faith in God. Listen now to Words of Assurance from our Holy Scripture.

THE ASSURANCES FROM SCRIPTURE Fr. Derek Swanson

I know that my Redeemer lives,
and that at the last he will stand upon the earth. Job 19:25

Fear not, I am the first and the last, and the living one;
I died, and behold I am alive for evermore. Revelation 1:17-18

Because I live, you will live also. John 14:19


THE LORD'S PRAYER Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.

Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts,
as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power
and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE COMMITTAL - Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.

Now is the moment of committal
when we affirm our belief in the eternal promises of Jesus Christ,
and when we entrust our loved one to God, forever.

In sure and certain hope of the resurrection to eternal life, through
our Lord Jesus Christ, we commend to almighty God - Bill Lewis,
and we commit his body to the ground:
earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, says the Spirit. They rest
from their labors,
and their works follow them. Revelation 14:13

THE PRAYERS - Fr. Derek Swanson

O Lord, support us all the day long of this troubled life, until the
shadows lengthen and the evening comes and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over, and our work is done.
Then, in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging,
a holy rest, and peace at the last.

O God, you have designed this world,
and know all things good for us.
Give us such faith that by day and by night,
in all times and in all places, we may without fear
entrust those who are dear to us to your never-failing love, in this
life and in the life to come.

Eternal God: our days and years are lived in your mercy.
Make us know how frail we are, and how brief our time on earth;
and lead us by your Holy Spirit,
so that, when we have served you in our generation,
we may be gathered into your presence,
faithful in the church, and loving toward neighbors.

Gracious God, Savior of the whole family in heaven and on earth:
stand by those who sorrow; that, as they lean on your strength,
they may be upheld, and believe the good news of life beyond life;
we pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Playing of Taps Narvol Randol

THE BLESSING - Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr.

May God's love give you confidence.
May God's truth give you direction.
May God's eternalness give you peace and hope
this day and all your days. Amen.

Died:
BILLIE LEWIS
Thursday, April 14, 2005

Billie J. Lewis, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, at Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 3, 1929, in Des Arc, Mo., son of Fred and Ethel Miller Lewis. He and Florence Felter were married May 9, 1964, in Cape Girardeau.

Lewis moved to Cape Girardeau in 1938 from Des Arc. He was involved with the family business, Wimpy's Restaurant on North Kingshighway, from 1942 to 1973. He then owned and operated the restaurant on South Kingshighway until retiring in 1997.

He was a 1946 graduate of Central High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. He was a member of Hopeful Investment Club; booster clubs at Southeast, Central High School and Notre Dame Regional High School; served as treasurer of Southeast Booster Club 25 years, and was currently a member of its booster board.

Lewis was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eagles, Elks, American Legion and Kimbeland Country Club. He was a past member of Jaycees and helped build the Jaycee Golf Course, and was a past member of the Exchange Club.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Frieda Howard and Leta Bahn of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Frank and Freeman Lewis of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a brother.

Friends may call at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home from 4 to 8 p.m. today.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Revs. Paul Kabo and Derek Swanson officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.


Buried:
Grave- LAT 37.319626 LONG -89.538758

Billie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: G4VG-R5P
• Created: 20 Aug 2011

Notes:

Buried:
St. Paul's Cemetery

Marjorie married John Michael Dohr in June 1938 in , , Missouri, USA. John was born on 05 Dec 1912 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; died on 19 May 2000; was buried in Marthasville, Warren County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LL4P-SV5
• Created: 20 Aug 2011

Notes:

Find A Grave Memorial #96238765


Died:
Ora Maxine Hansard Obituary
Born: Tuesday, 24th of December 1918
Died: Wednesday, 29th of August 2012
Interred: Wednesday, 5th of September 2012


Ora Hansard age 93, of Hillsboro, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Fayetteville, Tennessee. She was born December 24, 1918 in Des Arc, Missouri the daughter of the late Edith (nee Miller) and Elmer Lovelace.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Verlin Hansard, son-in-laws Bill Tipton and Kenneth Dees and two sisters.

She is survived by a son Mark Hansard and wife Kathy of Mansfield, Texas, daughters Joyce Tipton of Fayetteville, Tennessee and Gail Dees of Hillsboro, 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was a procurement employee at the United States government small arms plant in St. Louis, Missouri and a member of the Second Baptist Church of Festus, Missouri.

Visitation 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus with funeral services 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the funeral home officiated by Pastor Gary Satterfield of Second Baptist Church. Interment in Memorial Park Cemetery in Normandy, Missouri. Memorials preferred to Second Baptist Church of Festus.




Des Arc, Missouri
Fayetteville, Tennessee
Memorial Park Cemetery, Normandy, Missouri

Buried:
Memorial Park Cemetery

Ora married Verlin Hansard on 09 Jan 1937 in , , Missouri, USA. Verlin was born on 03 Aug 1909 in Norcross, Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States; died on 14 Aug 2000 in , , Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Worked as a teacher, in a shoe factory, and for McDonald-Douglas. Retired 1975. Interests are church activities, quilting, travel, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Eugenia married Louis Eugene Brooks on 01 Jan 1938 in Des Arc, Iron County, Missouri, USA. Louis (son of Eli Isaac Brooks and Mabel McCollom) was born on 25 Sep 1908 in , Wayne County, Missouri, USA; died on 16 Jul 1997 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Iron County, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LKNT-1K3
• Residence: Anaheim, Orange County, California, USA; Nohl Ranch Inn; Address:
  380 S. Anaheim Hills Road
• Created: 20 Aug 2011

Notes:

Changed her last name back to Lovelace in 1991 or 1992 in St. Charles County, Missouri

Find A Grave Memorial# 125173186

Lovelace, Eleanor Ruth (Cook) Born 8/7/1930 in St. Louis, MO She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by three sisters Marjory, Ora Maxine and Jean. Eleanor passed away on Saturday February 8th in Orange County, CA. She was 83 years old. She is survived by her children Deborah Collins and Michael Cook, Grandchildren Angela, Shawn, Schuyler and Lea, great grandchildren Abigail, Mason and Julia. She attended Normandy High School. She was married to George Cook in 1951 She worked for the Air Force as a stenographer then later for Monsanto. She loved shopping for antiques and restoring pieces that she found. Eleanor was fond of Camp Penuel founded by the late Rev. Harry Douma in 1973. We ask that donations be made to Camp Penuel in lieu of flowers. She will be interned at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.

Published in St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Feb. 16, 2014

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 125173186

Elenor married George Cook on 11 Feb 1950 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA, and was divorced on 12 Mar 1972 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. George was born on 12 Mar 1922 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA; died on 27 Nov 1979 in St. Louis, (City of St. Louis), Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Created: 19 Aug 2011

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Find A Grave Memorial #142044911

Carmen married Harold A. LeClere on 24 Sep 1939 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States. Harold was born on 21 Aug 1915 in Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, United States; died on 25 Mar 2011 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States; was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LRGZ-3VG
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Notes:

Carroll Church of Christ – Carroll, Iowa December 3, 1996 2:00 p.m.

A SERVICE OF CELEBRATION
AS WE REMEMBER
THE LIFE
AND
TESTIMONY
OF
ARMEN E. MILLER
Armen Estes Miller, son of Samuel Napoleon Miller and Myrtle Olga Burcham
Miller, was born December 1, 1919 near Farlin in Greene County, Iowa, and died
November 30, 1995 at the Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson, Iowa, at the
age of 75 years, 11 months and 29 days.

Armen attended rural school and later attended school in Jefferson, graduating
from Jefferson High School in 1937.

Armen served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. Armen
was a gunner on B-17s. He was united in marriage with Margene Clause on
November 17, 1944 at Grand Junction, Iowa. They were the parents of one daugh-
ter, Claudia.

Armen farmed near Farlin. Later they lived in Cowrie for a year. Armen and
Margene moved to their present farm in 1955. Armen was a thoughtful, caring
man who loved his wife and family very much. Church was a very important part
of his life. He enjoyed farming and all the associations he had with his career. The
couple travelled extensively. Armen was a member of the Carroll Church of Christ
and has served as an Elder and Sunday School Teacher. In addition, he had served
as a 4-H leader. Armen was always interested in young people and was pleased to
see them get a good start in life. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the
Farm Bureau and had served on the Cal-Car Board. He was chosen Outstanding
Young Farmer in 1951.

Armen was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Myrtle; one brother,
Lyndell Miller and one sister Patricia Nolte; his parents-in-law Ray and Mary Clause
and one sister-in-law Marrietta Weber.

He is survived by his wife Margene; one daughter, Claudia Liljegren and her
husband Bruce of Seattle, Washington; four grandchildren, Kevin Minnihan and
his wife Michelle of Lafayette, Colorado; Matthew MinmIan and his wife Jennie of
Ames, Iowa; Tracey Culp of Federal Way, Washington; and Debra Harrington and
her husband Dwayne of Coconut Creek, Florida; and 2 great-grandchildren, Amanda
and Ashley Culp. Armen is also survived by one sister, Carmen LaClere and her
husband Harold of Marion, Iowa; his aunt Nellie (Jerri) White of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
God worked through Armen in so many ways to be a blessing and encouragement
to hundreds of people.


Birth:
near the farm community of Farlin

Died:
Greene County Medical Center

Armen married Margene Clause on 17 Nov 1944 in Grand Junction, Greene County, Iowa, United States. Margene was born on 12 Jun 1923 in Grand Junction, Greene County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Birth and Death dates are from SS Death index

Buried:
findagrave.com memorial # 171113617

Lyndell married Alice Price in 1941 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, United States. Alice was born on 14 Oct 1921 in Jefferson, Greene County, Iowa, United States; died on 6 Dec 2016 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, United States; was buried in Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: LRKB-NY1
• Created: 18 Jun 2016

Family/Spouse: Maurice Dee Nolte. Maurice was born on 12 Nov 1927 in Farnhamville, Calhoun County, Iowa, United States; died on 12 Sep 2013 in Carroll, Carroll County, Iowa, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• familyserch.org ID: GS41-7YL
• Created: 21 Aug 2011

Notes:

Betty Hobdy

Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008


CANADIAN - Betty Hobdy, 80, died Monday, March 3, 2008, in Amarillo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dinzel Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery by Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian.
Betty was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Des Arc, Mo., to the late Winfred G. Miller and Marie Robinson Miller. She was a 1945 graduate of Amarillo High School. She married Buddy Hobdy on Nov. 6, 1965, in Amarillo. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by Joe Morgan, the father of Kim Morgan and Debbie Anderson.
Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Buddy Hobdy; two sons, Bill Hobdy and wife Kay of Canadian and Kim Morgan and wife Lori of San Diego; three daughters, Debbie Anderson and husband Jim Bill and Amy Woodside and husband Glen, all of Canadian, and Jody Purser and husband Gary of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Tom Hobdy and wife Sue of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, Luke Thrasher, Lindy Long, Jill Young, Brooke Ward, Wes Purser, Julie Harper, Todd Ridgway, Chaz Rutledge, Joseph Morgan, Macy Woodside, Marcus Woodside, Alicia Milhous and Morgan Lakner; 12 great-grandchildren; a niece, Alicia Hall and husband Randy; a nephew, Harold Pack and wife Annette; and four great-nephews.
The family suggests memorials be to the Edward Abraham Memorial Home, 803 Birch St., Canadian, TX 79014; Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 S. Fourth St., Canadian, TX 79014; Renovations, First Baptist Church, 706 Main St., Canadian, TX 79014; or The Cottages,6811 Plum Creek Drive, Amarillo, TX 79124.
Sign the online guest book at www.hughsfuneralhome.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, March 5, 2008

Family/Spouse: Joseph "Billie Joe" Stanford Morgan. Joseph was born on 04 Apr 1928 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Find A Grave Memorial# 165336996


TEC 4 US Army World War II

manager - Missouri Pacific Railroad Poplar Bluff, MO

Buried:
Meadows Cemetery

Bernis married Mary Helen Smith on 01 Feb 1945 in , Clay County, Arkansas, USA. Mary was born on 04 Aug 1926; died on 28 Oct 2008; was buried in Meadows Cemetery, Highway F, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Nookie
• Created: 18 Aug 2011

Notes:

Find A Grave Memorial # 128705912

Died:
FARMINGTON — Gwendolyn Gale Johnson of Farmington, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 86 years. She was born September 18, 1927, in Iron County, Missouri, daughter of the late Posey and Lester (Sisk) Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Bernis Wayne Miller.

Gwendolyn worked for several years as a hostess in Tea Room at Stix-Baer-Fuller in St. Louis. She later worked as an administrative assistant for Community Federal Savings & Loan in St. John, Missouri, where she remained until declining health forced an early retirement. She was also an accomplished homemaker and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, making numerous beautiful afghans and other knit items.

She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her including her husband of 68 years, Helbert C. Johnson of Farmington; son, Leland Wayne Johnson and wife Gloria of Prosper, Texas; granddaughter, Calie (Mrs. Michael) McDougall of Rowlett, Texas; and one great-grandchild on the way due in July. She is also survived by numerous other relatives, friends, and neighbors.

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. at the Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 1, at 2 p.m. in the Cozean Chapel with the Reverend Matt Prihoda officiating. Interment will be in Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the American Heart Association. View online obituary and share your memories and condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com.

Find A Grave Memorial # 128705912

Gwendolyn Gale Johnson of Farmington, passed away Sunday April 27 2014, at Parkland Health Center at the age of 86 years. She was born September 18, 1927 in Iron County, Missouri, daughter of the late Posey and Lester (Sisk) Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother Bernis Wayne Miller.
Gwendolyn worked for several years as a hostess in Tea Room at Stix-Baer-Fuller in St. Louis. She later worked as an administrative assistant for Community Federal Savings & Loan in St. John, Missouri where she remained until declining health forced an early retirement. She was also an accomplished homemaker and enjoyed cooking and taking care of her family. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, making numerous beautiful afghans and other knit items.
She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her including her husband of 68 years, Helbert C. Johnson of Farmington

Gwendolyn married Helbert Johnson on 31 Dec 1945 in Desloge, Saint Francois County, Missouri, United States. Helbert was born on 03 Oct 1924 in Annapolis, Iron County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: 8 Jun 1964; B.S. Business Administration; Address:
  Washington University in St. Louis
• Created: 16 Aug 2011

Notes:

Died:
C. Donald Dorsey

Don Dorsey was loved by all who knew him. It might have been his exceptional margarita-making skills that drew people to him, but we suspect it was his irreverent sense of humor, great belly laugh, and generous nature. Surrounded by family, he departed this world too soon on May 3, after a short illness, at the age of 76. He hated to leave his beloved San Diego, where he walked to Padres games and his favorite restaurants and watched the ships go in and out from his balcony.

Great with numbers, Don was quick as lightning on a 10-key, and he never forgot his CPA roots. He “retired” in 1999 from PETsMART, but remained active as an advisor and investor for a wide variety of retail and consumer companies in the development stage. He loved the challenge and excitement of working with start-ups.

Don’s greatest professional success was helping guide PETsMART’s expansion from seven stores to more than 500 as CFO and Executive Vice President, turning the company into the top pet store chain in the country. Don was honored by his beloved alma mater, Washington University in St. Louis, in 2004, with the Distinguished Business Alumni Award. He received his BSBA in 1964, and returned to his native St. Louis often for WUSTL events.

Don was accompanied on his many business and travel adventures by Lydia, his wife of 35 years, whom he adored. He is survived by Lydia, four children: daughter Lisa (Ken) Stewart, daughter Christy (Randy) Grafton, son Eric (Lynn) Bazarnic, and son Cliff (Zoja) Bazarnic. He was a fun-loving and occasionally mischievous grandfather to 10 wonderful grandchildren: Cody, Cassidy, Caitlin, Ethan, Declan, Trey, Sophia, Annika, Elsie, and Archer. The only child of Charles and Minnie Dorsey, who preceded him in death, Don lived in St. Louis until 1974.

When he wasn’t traveling the world, golfing, watching the game, or on a conference call, he was enjoying the good life with Lydia, family and a wonderful circle of friends in San Diego and the Phoenix area.

A lover of long luxury cruises, Don takes all of our love with him on his final cruise into the sunset.

A private service will be held in Phoenix for immediate family. Friends and family may pay their respects at a celebration of life on Wednesday, May 9, at 1:00 PM. In honor of Don, no ties, please. Memorial donations may be made to two of Don’s favorite causes: Father Joe’s Village in San Diego and Sunshine Acres Children’s Home in Mesa, Arizona.

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C. Donald Dorsey, a member of Olin’s National Council, a longtime scholarship supporter, and distinguished alumnus, died on Thursday (May 3, 2018). He was 76.

Mr. Dorsey served as a senior executive for PetSmart during its rapid expansion from seven stores to more than 500. He even served a stint as interim CEO for the company’s operations in the UK, where he was credited with stabilizing its operations in the late 1990s and positioning the overseas unit for continuous improvement at that time.

Longtime members of the Olin community recalled Mr. Dorsey as a tireless booster for Olin and Washington University, where he received his BSBA degree in 1964.

“He was pretty close to me,” said Robert Virgil, dean emeritus at Olin. “He was one of my very first students when I started teaching. I go back a long way with him. I remember him well as a good student, a leader of his class and after graduating, a dedicated alum of Washington University—very generous.”

Virgil recalled Mr. Dorsey being very active in Washington University’s Scholarship Initiative Campaign. Indeed, he and his wife have been benefactors of the Donald and Lydia Dorsey Scholarship since 2006. Two years earlier, Mr. Dorsey had received Olin’s Distinguished Alumni Award for his career accomplishments.

“Don was a very special friend for Olin Business School and Washington University,” said Mahendra Gupta, former Olin dean and Geraldine J. and Robert L. Virgil Professor of Accounting and Management. “He loved his school and his university and was always there to support them and to be a great ambassador.”

Gupta recalled recruiting a reluctant Mr. Dorsey to the National Council by inviting him to a meeting, where he was impressed by the membership of the group and the intense dedication each member shared for the future of the school. He joined the council in 2009.

“Don was an engaged member of the Olin community through his service on our National Council,” Dean Mark Taylor said. “His commitment to supporting students is inspiring and I am grateful for how welcoming he was during my first year as dean.”

Career Highlights
Mr. Dorsey was a St. Louis native through-and-through, graduating from Normandy High School, attending Washington University, and signing on for his first job with Price Waterhouse locally. He worked there 12 years before moving into general management with retailers in the grocery, automotive, and eye-ware industries.

In 1989, Mr. Dorsey joined PetSmart—three years after it launched—as senior vice president and chief financial officer, helping the company through enormous growth. The chain had blossomed to more than 500 stores and Mr. Dorsey helped guide the company through its 1993 IPO before he retired in 1999.

“Being a CPA was a strong background for moving into general management,” Mr. Dorsey said upon receiving recognition as a distinguished alumnus. “In building PetSmart, we began by working with consumer focus groups to discover what our customers really needed. From that basis, we built on the concept of one-stop service for their pets.”

At about that time, after his leadership, the company’s UK unit was acquired by UK-based Pets at Home in December 1999. PetSmart later went private after its 2015 takeover by BC Partners for $8.7 billion.

Following his retirement, Mr. Dorsey worked as an adviser and investor for several development-stage consumer-related companies such as Ulta Beauty and Five Below.

His wife Lydia and his children were with him at the time of his death. Mr. Dorsey is survived by his wife, Lydia; daughter, Lisa. and son-in-law, Ken Stewart; daughter, Christine Dorsey; stepsons, Eric Bazarnic and Cliff Bazarnic; daughters-in-law, Lynn Ducey and Zoja Bazarnic.

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