Fifth Generation 
Fifth Generation 63. Roy Albert GILLILAND 23,24 was born on September 17, 1886 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,23,24 died on January 23, 1972 in Nortonville, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA24 at age 85, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
Military Draft Registration: World War I, June 6, 1917, Ceder Township, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 23
Resided: June 1917, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 23
He worked as a self employed dairy farmer in Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 23
Roy married Gertrude LANNING on December 30, 1908 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.64 Gertrude was born on January 25, 1882, died on September 24, 1964 at age 82, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
Marriage Notes: Surety:2
Children from this marriage were:
+ 105 F i. Olive Lou Emma GILLILAND 65 was born on October 12, 1909 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
+ 106 F ii. Della Leola GILLILAND was born on January 9, 1911 and died on March 22, 1965 at age 54.
+ 107 M iii. Roy Albert GILLILAND Jr.
+ 108 M iv. Carleton Lanning GILLILAND
+ 109 M v. Maurice Glenn GILLILAND
+ 110 M vi. Loren Melvin GILLILAND
64. Charles Henry GILLILAND 25,10,26 was born on August 8, 1888 in Howe, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,25,10,26 died on July 9, 1979 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA26 at age 90, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
1910 Federal Census: April 23, 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 10
He worked as a farm hand in April 1910. 10
Military Draft Registration: World War I, June 5, 1917, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 25
Resided: June 1917, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 25
He worked as a self employed farmer in June 1917 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 25
Charles was described as being of tall height and medium build, and having blue eyes and brown hair.
Charles married Floy M. MILLER on March 27, 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. Floy was born on February 26, 189766 and died on September 4, 198066 at age 83.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 111 M i. Vernon HALL
+ 112 F ii. Lillian May GILLILAND
+ 113 F iii. Lou Emma GILLILAND
114 F iv. Mary Edith GILLILAND
Mary married Robert Frederick LAYTON.
65. Della Mae GILLILAND 10,27 was born on July 29, 1891 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,10,27 died on September 18, 1979 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA27 at age 88, and was buried in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
1910 Federal Census: April 23, 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 10
Della married Walter Hatten COPE on September 22, 1915. The marriage ended in divorce. Walter was born on May 6, 1890 in Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA, died on March 27, 1962 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA at age 71, and was buried on March 30, 1962 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
Divorced: Divorced, 1942.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 115 F i. Elizabeth Ann COPE
116 M ii. Richard Warren COPE was born on October 4, 1919 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, USA, died on November 7, 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA at age 28, and was buried in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA.
Richard married Helen ROVINSKI.
+ 117 M iii. William Walter COPE
66. Bertha Ellen GILLILAND 10,11 was born on February 6, 1894 in , , Nebraska, USA,10,11,28 died on December 21, 1975 at age 81, and was buried in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.
1910 Federal Census: April 23, 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 10
1920 Federal Census: January 9, 1920, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 11
She worked as a stenographer in a mail order house in January 1920. 11
She has conflicting death information of December 1973. 28
Bertha married Elza Allen ZABRISKIE.67 Elza was born on July 19, 1889,67 died on November 10, 1964 at age 75, and was buried in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA.
Resided: June 1917, McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. 67
Military Draft Registration: World War I Draft Registration, June 5, 1917, , Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. 67
Based on his World War I Draft Registration Card, Elza was described as being of tall height and medium build, and as having grey eyes and dark hair.
He worked as a farmer in June 1917 in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA. 67
Children from this marriage were:
118 F i. Francis Elizabeth ZABRISKIE
119 F ii. Aurelia Alvina ZABRISKIE
Aurelia married Lester HARTFORD.
120 M iii. John Franz ZABRISKIE was born on February 18, 192168 and died in May 198568 at age 64.
Military induction: U.S. Army, December 23, 1940, Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, USA. 69 Serial number 20725219. He was listed as being 69 inches in height and weighing 136 pounds, and having completed two (2) years of high school.
John married Ruth Dalores GORDON.
67. Efhram Allen RHODES was born on October 14, 1882 and died on April 18, 1951 at age 68.
1885 Nebraska State Census: June 17, 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 70
Efhram married Mae HARMON on November 16, 1905. Mae was born in 1883.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 121 M i. Varro Harmon RHODES 71 was born on September 22, 190771 and died on January 31, 1978 in , , Nebraska, USA71 at age 70.
68. Mamie RHODES was born on July 23, 1887 and died on June 26, 1962 at age 74.
Mamie married John Albert HOLLABAUGH. John was born on March 5, 1876 and died on September 14, 1951 at age 75.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 122 F i. Nellie Margaret HOLLABAUGH
123 M ii. Richard Albert HOLLABAUGH
69. Tracy Jane RHODES was born on July 23, 1891 and died on October 5, 1966 at age 75.
Tracy married John August MAYER.72 John was born on April 23, 188072 and died on June 15, 197072 at age 90.
1885 Nebraska State Census: June 9, 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 73
Children from this marriage were:
124 F i. Ella Mae MAYER
125 M ii. Carl August MAYER was born in October 1917 and died in April 1918.
+ 126 M iii. John August MAYER Jr.
70. George Henry RHODES was born on February 18, 1897 in Howe, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA and died on January 2, 1977 at age 79.
George married Vivian Anna EVERETT.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 127 M i. Paul Everett RHODES
+ 128 F ii. Helen Norine RHODES
71. Myrtle Vivian SPEER was born on January 15, 189031 and died in May 197631 at age 86.
Myrtle married Fred Nelson DRAPER.74 Fred was born on May 13, 1883 and died on June 15, 1968 at age 85.
He has conflicting birth information of May 13, 1884. 74
He has conflicting death information of July 1968. 74
The child from this marriage was:
+ 129 M i. Edwin Speer DRAPER was born on March 1, 1922 and died on January 27, 1947 in , , Kansas, USA at age 24.
72. Albert Orville SPEER 32,33 was born on November 14, 189232,33 and died on December 12, 197333 at age 81.
Resided: June 1917, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas, USA. 32
Military Draft Registration: World War I, June 5, 1917, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas, USA. 32
Albert married Nellie Louise WILLS. Nellie was born on October 2, 189575 and died on September 17, 197375 at age 77.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 130 M i. Joseph Andrew SPEER
+ 131 M ii. Raymond Albert SPEER
Stephen married Vesta PHILLIPI.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 132 M i. Stephen James SPEER
+ 133 F ii. Helen Isabelle SPEER
79. Nellie Mildred GILLILAND was born on June 16, 1902 in , Richardson County, Nebraska, USA and died in , , California, USA.
Nellie married Roy Oliver BEASLEY.
The child from this marriage was:
80. Lois Dean GILLILAND was born on January 17, 1905 in , Richardson County, Nebraska, USA and died on March 8, 1963 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, USA at age 58.
Lois married Gretcha Irene ARBOGAST.
Children from this marriage were:
135 F i. Carol Imogene GILLILAND
+ 136 F ii. Eileen Lucille GILLILAND
+ 137 F iii. Lois Marie GILLILAND was born on June 20, 1932 in Richards, , Kansas, USA, died on January 19, 1977 at age 44, and was buried in Deerfield, Vernon County, Missouri, USA.
+ 138 M iv. Alfred Dean GILLILAND
81. Elisha Grove GILLILAND was born on August 17, 1908 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, USA and died on February 20, 1954 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, USA at age 45.
Death Notes: Died a victim of a blizzard. Death came in a stalled car on Highway US
50S east of the city, when he and E.T. Peterson were overcome by fumes
from the car engine while operating the heater.
Elisha married Aileen Margarite FARMER.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 139 F i. Beverly Joan GILLILAND
+ 140 M ii. Frank Wayne GILLILAND
83. Ruth Caroline GILLILAND was born on June 22, 1915 in Fort Scott, Kansas, USA and died in , , Kansas, USA.
Ruth married William Kenneth McCURRY.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 141 F i. Marilyn Ruth McCURRY
84. Galen Wayne GILLILAND was born on April 1, 1919 in Fort Scott, Kansas, USA and died in , , Kansas, USA.
Galen married Mary Madeline SHANKLE.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 143 M i. Larry Wayne GILLILAND
+ 144 F ii. Gail Sue GILLILAND
85. Robert Overton KEISTER was born on June 17, 1900 and died on March 24, 1954 at age 53.
Robert married Hazel MILES. The marriage ended in divorce. Hazel was born on August 12, 1900 and died on February 4, 1976 at age 75.
Divorced: Divorced.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 145 M i. Forest Miles KEISTER
87. Don Deforest KEISTER 38 was born on September 26, 190838 and died in April 1986 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA38,39 at age 77.
Don married Mary BRANDT.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 146 F i. Patricia Ruth KEISTER
+ 147 F ii. Marylyn Jane KEISTER
+ 148 F iii. Nancy Ann KEISTER
89. Lale Rebuck GILLILAND 42 was born on May 14, 1905 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA42 and died on January 28, 1980 in , , Kansas, USA42 at age 74.
Lale married Viola Edith GUTZMAN on February 22, 1930. Viola was born on November 15, 190476 and died on January 15, 197476 at age 69.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 149 F i. Luella May GILLILAND
+ 150 M ii. Neil D. GILLILAND
+ 151 F iii. Norma Jean GILLILAND
+ 152 M iv. Albert L. GILLILAND
Lale next married Ruth PRINTZ.
Gale married Ruby Bernadina HOLMES.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 153 M i. Robert Lee GILLILAND
+ 154 M ii. Eugene L. GILLILAND
+ 155 M iii. Don Lee GILLILAND
+ 156 F iv. Judy Kay GILLILAND
93. Lowell Harry GILLILAND 43 was born on April 25, 1913 in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA43 and died on April 27, 1972 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA43 at age 59.
Lowell married Beulah Helen PINGETZER.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 157 M i. Wayne H. GILLILAND
+ 158 M ii. Dennis Eugene GILLILAND
159 M iii. Loyd Michael GILLILAND
+ 160 M iv. James Robert GILLILAND
Mary married Rhesa Floyd WALDEN.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 161 M i. Eldon Floyd WALDEN
+ 162 F ii. Carolyn Elizabeth WALDEN
+ 163 F iii. Rebecca Sue WALDEN
96. Floyd Raymond GILLILAND 45 was born on January 3, 1904 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,45 died on September 23, 1973 in , , Kansas, USA45 at age 69, and was buried in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA.
Floyd married Gladys Virginia HEMPHILL.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 164 F i. Virginia Lee GILLILAND
John married Virginia Lee ANDERSON.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 165 M i. Jack Eugene GILLILAND
John next married Doris Maxine BLACK.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 166 M i. Keith Allen GILLILAND
98. Coleman Murr GILLILAND 51 was born on October 5, 191251 and died on June 13, 199651 at age 83.
1920 Federal Census: January 17, 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 48
Coleman married Mary Clema SEELY, daughter of Henry Kyle SEELY and Anatasia UNKNOWN, on March 16, 1935. Mary was born on February 18, 1913 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA,77 died on January 19, 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA77 at age 79, and was buried on January 22, 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
167 M i. Richard Coleman GILLILAND
+ 168 M ii. John Henry GILLILAND
99. Lyle J. GILLILAND 52 was born on November 16, 1914,52,53 died on December 1, 198752,53,54 at age 73, and was buried about December 4, 1987 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA.53
1920 Federal Census: January 17, 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 48
He was buried at the Pleasant View Cemetery. 53
Lyle married Wilma Freda HUNZEKER,54 daughter of Emil HUNZEKER and Sophia FRIEDLY, on August 22, 1938 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA.54 Wilma was born on March 26, 1915,54 died on March 24, 2007 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA54 at age 91, and was buried on March 31, 2007 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas, USA.54
Beginning in the later part of 1999, Wilma suffered from the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 169 F i. Sonia Sue GILLILAND
+ 170 M ii. Lonn Lyle GILLILAND
+ 171 F iii. Tania Ann GILLILAND
+ 172 F iv. Vonne Lee GILLILAND
100. Eldon Ernest GILLILAND 55,56,57,58 was born on July 19, 1920 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA,15,56,57,58,59,60,61,62 died on November 1, 1989 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA59,58,60,62 at age 69, and was buried on November 3, 1989 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA.59,60,62 The cause of his death was Lung Cancer.62
Death Notes: According to his death certificate, Eldon died at 7:15 in the morning of acute repiratory failure brought on by adenocarcinoma of the right lung. Tobacco is listed as a contibuting factor in his death.
Birth / Baptismal Certificate: July 19, 1920, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 15
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Anecdote: April 22, 1938. 78 Just prior to his graduation from Bratton Union High School, Eldon performed in the senior class play entitled "The Deacon Slips". He performed the part of "Caleb Ringling".
He resided at 442 1/2 5th Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 55,79
He resided at 990 N. 3rd Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA November 1, 1989, . 55,62 Telephone: 367-3747.
Resided: Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA.
High School Graduation: Bratton Union Consolidated High School, May 10, 1938, , Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 80
He served in the military as a Technician Fifth Grade in the Headquarters Company 13th Engineers Battalion September 18, 1942 to October 9, 1945. 62,81 According to Charlotte Beth Martin, his former wife, Eldon saw service in the Aleutians, Leyte Gulf, Attu (sic), and also spent time stationed in Hawaii. While in Hawaii he served as one of the chefs for the 13th Engineer Battalion.
His Honorable Discharge papers indicate that he served in the Aleutian Islands, Northern Solomons, the Southern Philippines, and Ryukyus.
He was discharged from the military on October 9, 1945 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA. 82
According to his Honorable Discharge papers, Eldon received the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with Two Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Bronze Service Arrowhead while in the military.
He was employed as a Soil Conservation Technician with the United States Soil Convervation Service in , , Nebraska, USA. 62,79
He resided at 384 West D Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA 1963 to August 1976, . 55
He filed for divorce on October 13, 1976 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 79
Death Certificate: 62
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Visitation: Roberts David City Chapel, November 3, 1989, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 55,60,62
Funeral Service: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, November 3, 1989, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 60,83 The Pallbearers were Norman Hoeft, Harold McElravy, Paul Ehlers, Larry Sloup, Jim Angell, and Don DeWispelare. The honorary pallbearers were Ed McElravy, Robert Young, Wayland Den, Omer Leech, Vern Oltmans, Ed Hutchinson, Myron Leech, and Don Matthews.
Eulogy: 84 Eldon Gilliland was born to Ernest L. and Stella Leech Gilliland on July 19, 1920 in Princeton, Kansas. The family later moved into the Humboldt, Nebraska area where Eldon was to receive his public school education through the 12th grade.
Eldon was caught up in World War Two and served in the Army, Engineers 13th Division from 1942 to 1945 and saw action in the Pacific, including the Liberation of Attu in the Alaskan Aleutians, Leyte, Saipan, and the Marshall Islands in the South Pacific.
Eldon returned to the Humboldt area and worked as a farmer for 12 years before moving to David City in 1960 where he worked as a Soil Conservation Technician until his retirement.
Eldon worked as the custodian at St. Luke's United Methodist Church from 1961 until 1989, over 27 years. Eldon was also very active with the volunteer fireman organization, as well as the Boy Scouts, the Senior Center of David City, and Fidelity lodge of David City.
Eldon was married to Charlotte Beth Martin in November 1, 1945 in Kansas City, Kansas and to this marriage was born 4 children.
Eldon passed away after a long illness in David City on Wednesday, November 1, 1989.
Eldon is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Stella, and one brother Coleman.
There is left to mourn 4 children, Warning of Fremont, Nebraska, Cathy - Robert - Weaver of Las Vegas, Nevada, Rhesa Gilliland of New Haven, Conn., and Paula - Lonnie - Hobbs, of Lincoln, Nebraska.
An additional blessing in his life were his two grand children John Mark and Valencia.
Eldon will be missed by a great number of friends and acquaintances.
ECC: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what was planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal. A time to break down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance. A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together. 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 cast away. A time to rend, and a time to sew. A time to keep silence, and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate. A time for war, and a time for peace.
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven.
Eldon has through every season of his life . . . every time which has been allotted has been experienced. And we recognize that the time of saying good bye has come upon us. I want the family to know that we all recognize how hard this has been on everyone and that no matter how much warning that we might have that it is never enough and that when the last phone call comes that it is still a shock and that we are always left unprepared.
I have known Eldon for only about a year and a half. I have worked along side of him and have called upon him in his home and in the hospital. I know that Eldon suffered but he held up under that strain and kept his sense of humor. That's no easy task but on one of the last lucid days that I remember him having the last image that I have of him was a big smile and a laugh concerning some remark that I made concerning his old job here at the church.
Eldon was also concerned about his family ad how they might react to his last illness. I think it is remarkable that he made so many arrangements before he died for his own funeral and this I believe was to help his family in their decision making. We have had organ solos this morning because Eldon loved organ music and there were many a time over the years when he was off somewhere in the rooms of this church cleaning or picking up or resetting tables and chairs and from the sanctuary there came the notes of the pipe organ while our organist practiced for the Sunday service.
Eldon also attended church until he was not able to do so anymore. Eldon was baptized in the Methodist Church and I believe remained a Methodist all of his life.
Eldon was known as a many interest man. He was active in the Volunteer Fire Department and they are well represented here this morning as well as the Scouts and the Masons who are also represented this morning. Eldon was seen around the Senior Center and was active in its organization. They were of a special benefit to Eldon when he was able to go there for fellowship and a good meal in these past few months.
Eldon had cultivated a love for the out doors and nature. Specifically he loved trees and grew them on his back forty as he lovingly called his property.
For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die. A time to plant . . .
Eldon did a lot of planting. He planted trees, and he planted friendships and relationships. Now Eldon would not want me to stretch the truth. He was not perfect. But he was about as perfect as the rest of us. He made this community his home and you his family and friends. This was his church. It was a time of planting. Eldon's life saw a time to be born, a time to plant, times to weep and to laugh, to mourn, to dance, to embrace, times of silence, times to love, and times for war and times for peace. His was a full life also.
All who are led by the spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, Our Father, it is the Spirit himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.
I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.
Eldon suffered with his disease. We often wonder and I am certain that Eldon also wondered at why God would allow a human being to live in pain or to end life in pain. Somehow it seems to reflect upon our concepts of the goodness of God and the theological concern of a heavenly father.
However, we live in a world of opposites and we define one aspect of this life by its opposite. For instance we would not know what love was unless we also knew what hate was. We would not have a concept of what painlessness would be if it were not for the existence of pain. We would not know nor have a word for light were it not for the existence of darkness. We would have no appreciation at all for kindness if we had not known unkindness. We would not even know nor have a word for life if it were not for death. We would not know goodness when we saw it if it were not for the presence of evil in our lives.
So it is with life, death is a necessity, and with health there must also be those times of pain and illness. God in God's wisdom has created a world that we can know and experience. If the problem of pain and sickness and evil and death seem to be insurmountable in this life just think of how senseless it would be without them.
But that life is to come. In fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firest fruits of those who have fallen asleep. For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
Eldon as a baptized Christian and a believer has passed from this life to life eternal. In Christ he is made alive in the life to come. That life is not fully understandable to those of us who are left on this earth to live out the rest of our lives without those who have gone before. But we have the assurance that God will take care of us in that life and that a trust in God's love through Christ is all that we ever need. In that trust we know that Eldon has passed from this life of hardship and illness and he has been made whole. The medical people did all that they could to cure Eldon, but in the final analysis they also know that some people must go to heaven to receive their wellness.
Eldon has passed from the sufferings of this present time to the glory that is also to be revealed to us.
He was buried at the Pleasant View Cemetery. 59,60,62
His obituary was published in The Banner Press on November 9, 1989 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 83
His obituary was published in The Lincoln Star in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. 83
His obituary was published in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA. 83
Eldon married Charlotte Beth "Beth" MARTIN,56,57,85,86 daughter of Clayton William MARTIN and Maude Myrtle COLLINS, on November 11, 1945 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA 55,56,57,79.,87 The marriage ended in divorce on July 6, 1977. Beth was born on September 21, 1924 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA,56,57,61,88,89,90,91 was baptized in , Franklin County, Kansas, USA, died on September 6, 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA88,90,92,93 at age 80, and was cremated on September 15, 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA.94 The cause of her death was Mouth Cancer. Other names for Beth were Beth GILLILAND,85 Charlotte Beth GILLILAND, and85 Beth MARTIN.86 She was usually called Beth.
Marriage Notes: Charlotte and Elson were married in the First Christian Church in Kansas City, Kansas, USA.
Marriage Witness: Lois Mooney, November 11, 1945. 87
Marriage Witness: Clayton W. Martin, November 11, 1945. 87
Divorced: Divorced, July 6, 1977, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 79,95
Birth / Baptismal Certificate: September 21, 1924, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 89
Anecdote: 96 Several significant activities in Beth's life were:
1. She was a past President of Extension Clubs.
2. She was a past President and Treasurer of Womans Society of Christian Service.
3. She was a past Matron Order of Eastern Star (2 terms).
4. She was a 5 year member of the Executive Board and Ritualistice Director of Jobs Daughters.
5. She was a Sunday School teacher.
6. She spent 17 years on the Election Board in Butler County, Nebraska.
7. Her and her family sponsored a family from India so they could relocate to America.
8. She was heavily involved in the Lincoln's Older Womens League (OWL) and was their Publicity Chairman from 1981 to 1982; Vice-Chairman from 1982 to 1983; and Chairman from 1983 to 1984.
She resided at 2302 Kuhlmann Avenue, Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA. 55,85,91,97 Telephone number: 402-274-3223
She resided at 384 West D Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 55,79,98
She resided at 650 West 21st Street, Apt. #518, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA. 85,55,97
Resided: Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA.
Resided: Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, USA.
She was educated at Franklin County Public Schools 1930 to May 25 1938 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 96,99
She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at Ohio Township, , Franklin County, Kansas, USA on April 2, 1930. 86
High School Graduation: Princeton High School, 1938 to May 14 1942, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 96,100
Members of her class included Bert Binkley, Jr., Paul K. Clayton, Mary Margaret Wemmer, Vera Rose Demoret, Kathern Louise Berger, Twila Grace Neely, Hadley E. McKay, Jr., Hazel Marie Perry, Rose Marie Affolter, David W. Brown, Elmer E. Stinebaugh, Jr., Jerry J. Hobbs, Rex L. Vallier, and Lauretta Pierce.
She was educated at Stricklers Business School in 1943 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, USA. 96 Beth attended both secretary and bookkeeping courses.
She was employed as a North American Aviation June 1943 to June 1945 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, USA. 96,101 Beth worked in the medical records department.
She was employed as a Hallmark Greeting Cards February 1946 to March 1947 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. 96,101 Beth worked as an assistant to the Credit Manager.
She was employed as a Townsends Department Store February 1946 to June 1943 in Ottawa, Franklin County, Kansas, USA. 96,101 Beth was the Credit Manager.
On December 28, 1968, Beth was initiated as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in David City, Butler County, Nebraska. On October 8, 1980 she resigned from membership in that chapter.
She was employed as a Dale Electronics 1972 to 1973 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth performed "line work" while at Dale Electronics.
She was employed as a Behlen Memorial Hospital in 1973 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth worked as a bookkeeper.
She was employed as an Exhibitors Film Delivery 1973 to 1976 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. 96 She was the firm's local agent.
She was employed as a McCoys Pharmacy 1974 to 1977 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 96 She worked as a bookkeeper.
She was educated at Platte College in 1977 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth attended a typing refresher course.
She was employed as a David City Service 1977 to 1979 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth worked as a bookkeeper.
She was employed as an American Legion 1978 to 1979 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth performed various functions in this second job.
She was employed as a Hidden Valley 1979 to 1980 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. 96 She worked as a bookkeeper.
She was educated at Management Education, James E. Allen in 1980 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA. 96 Beth attended a secretarial-office management training course.
She was employed as a Railroad Transportation Safety District 1980 to 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. 55,96 Beth worked as an executive secretary and accountant.
On June 28, 1993, Beth attended a retirement party in her honor. The party was held in the conference room of the Railroad Retirement Board in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She was educated at Southeast Community College in 1981 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. 96 Beth took a 3 credit sociology course.
She resided at 1648 North 56th Terrace Apt. #10, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA 1994, . 55,104 Telephone number: 402-467-2230
She was ill in October 2004 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA. 55,85 Beth was diagnosed as having mouth cancer.
She signed a will on July 31, 2005 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA. 105 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CHARLOTTE BETH (MARTIN) GILLILAND
I, the undersigned, Charlotte Beth (Martin) Gilliland, a legal resident of Dodge County, 655 West 23rd Street, Apt. 518, Fremont, Nebraska, being of full age, sound mind and under no restraint, do hereby revoke all former Wills by me at anytime made and make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament in the manner following:
ITEM1
I direct my Administrator, hereinafter named, to pay all my just debts and expenses according to law. All estate, inheritance, succession and other death taxes which shall become payable by reason of my death, shall be paid out of my estate as an administration expense.
ITEM 2
I give, devise and bequeath my entire estate, whether real property or personal property, of every kind, name and description, whatsoever and wheresoever situated, which I now own or hereafter acquire, to Rhesa Gaye (Gilliland) Janice as Administrator, to be held, managed and disposed of in accordance with the provision which I have established by Declaration on attached lists.
ITEM 3
I nominate and appoint my daughter, Rhesa Gaye (Gilliland) Janice to be Administrator of this, my Last Will and Testament, hereby authorizing and empowering said administrator to compound, compromise, and settle and adjust all claims and demands which may be due to my estate; and to execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds or other proper instruments of conveyance thereof to the proper individuals, all without license or leave of court. I request that no bond be require of my said Administrator.
In the event my Administrator, does not survive me, shall be incapable of serving me as Administrator, shall elect not so to serve, or for any reason is unable to complete the administration of my estate (Will). I then appoint Paula Kaye Gilliland as Alternate Administrator, to serve with the same powers aforesaid and also to serve without bond.
ITEM 4
Instructions for Rhesa on the division of my personal belongings are as follows: Nothing is to be sold if possible. Waring is to have the orange carnival class bowl and stand and to have first right of refusal for any remaining items from Eldon that remain. Paula is to have the china, crystal, and sterling flatware and maintain the items for her daughter, Valencia. Valencia is to have right of first refusal for my vehicle with Waring having second right of refusal. Rhesa may have my bedroom furniture, the corner china cupboard, and the oak desk. The remaining furniture and belongings may be disseminated as my children decide.
She was cremated at Newcomer's Sons Funeral Home on September 15, 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA. 93,94
Her obituary was published on September 18, 2005 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. 92
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Death Certificate: Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA. 93
Memorial Service: D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Overland Park Chapel, September 25, 2005, Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, USA. 85,92,106
The following poem was read at Beth's memorial service:
The Dash - by Linda Ellis
I read of a reverend who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning . . . to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth
and spoke of the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the dash between those years.
For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth . . .
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars . . . the house . . .the cash.
What matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard . . .
Are there things you would like to change?
For you never know how much time is left.
(You could be at "dash mid-range.")
If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real
and always try to understand
the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect
and more often wear a smile . . .
remembering that this special dash
might only last a little while.
So when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash . . .
would you be proud of the things they say
aboutt how you spent your dash?
Beth's ashes were buried in Pleasant View Cemetery in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska by her daughters Rhesa and Paula on 30 May 2006.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 173 M i. Waring Lee GILLILAND
174 F ii. Cathy Denise GILLILAND 55,56,57 was born on December 24, 1951 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, USA,56,57,107,108 was baptized in , Richardson County, Nebraska, USA, died on April 16, 1995 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA107,108 at age 43, and was buried about April 19, 1995 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA.107,109 The cause of her death was complications from Diabetes. Another name for Cathy was Cathy WEAVER 107.,108
She resided at 806 2nd Street, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 55,110
She was ill with diabetes. 55,85
She resided at 384 West D Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA 1963 to August 1971, . 55
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Anecdote: December 15, 1968, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 111 During the David City High School Christmas Program, produced by the Vocal Department, Cathy performed in both the choir and as part of the "Triple Trio".
High School Graduation: David City High School, May 27, 1970, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA. 55,112
College graduation: Nebraska Wesleyan University, May 12, 1974, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA. 55,113
Resided: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. 55,85
Cathy signed a "living will" on December 2, 1992, requesting that life sustaining treatment be withheld if she should lapse into a persistent vegetative state or have an incurable and irreversible condition.
She signed a will on December 2, 1992 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 115 Following is the text of Cathy's Will:
LAST WILL AMD TESTAMENT
OF
CATHY DENESE GILLILAND WEAVER
I, Cathy Denese Gilliland Weaver, a resident of Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament, and revoke any and all previous testamentary dispositions by me made.
FIRST: I intend to dispose of items of tangible personal property by use of a written statement or a list. The list shall not include money, evidences of indebtedness, documents of title, securities or property used in.a trade or business. The list will bear the date of the writing or signing and will be in my handwriting or signed by me, and will describe the items of property and the devisees with reasonable certainty. If I make such a written statement or list, then I devise the items referred to in such written statement or list to the respective devisees named in such written instrument or list, if they survive me by more than thirty (30) days. If any devisee named in such written statement or list does not survive me by more than thirty (30) days, then the devise made to such devisee in such written statement or list shall lapse and go into residue to be there distributed in accordance with paragraph THIRD and FOURTH.
SECOND: I direct that such debts allowed as claims against my estate, as well as expenses of my last illness, funeral, marker and
expenses of my administration, including all federal and state inheritance taxes be paid according to law by my personal representative, as soon after my death as may be practical.
THIRD; All the rest, residue and remainder of my property, both real and personal, of whatsoever nature to which I may be legally or equitably entitled or over which I may have any power of appointment, I give, devise, bequeath and appoint to my husband, Robert Bliss Weaver, if he should survive me by thirty (30) days, to be his absolutely and in fee simple.
FOURTH; In the event my husband, Robert Bliss Weaver, should not so survive me by thirty (30) days, then I give, devise and bequeath any automobile I may own at the time of my death to Charles Stalder and should he not survive me by thirty (30) days, then I give, devise, bequeath and appoint said automobile and all the rest of my real and personal property, of whatsoever nature and description, to which I may be legally or equitably entitled or over which I may have any power of appointment to Rhesa Gilliland Janice and Celeste Blair, to be theirs in fee simple and absolutely, as tenants in common.
FIFTH: I hereby nominate and designate and appoint as the personal representative of this my Last will and Testament, my husband, Robert Bliss Weaver, and if he should die, resign, be disqualified or unable or unwilling to act as such personal representative, then I nominate and appoint Rhesa Gilliland Janice and Celeste Blair to be personal co-representatives of this Will in his place and stead.
With a view to the orderly, economical and inexpensive administration and settlement of my estate, and for the purpose of reducing same to cash, I do hereby give and grant to, and vest in, my said personal representative, and likewise any substitute or successor personal representative by whom my estate or any part thereof may be administered, the full and absolute right, power and authority, without the order, authorization, license, ratification or approval of any court whatsoever, to sell at private or public sale and by appropriate deed or other instrument in writing, convey any part or all of my property, whether real or personal. I do not command that the power of sale herein granted be exercised, but I do hereby vest the legal representative of my estate lawfully constituted and appointed, with full authority and discretion to make such sale.
SIXTH; It is my strongest intent that my estate not be subject to supervised administration and I therefore direct that such intent be followed unless changed circumstances occur which I could not have anticipated and which would require a supervised administration to protect the interests of my estate and its beneficiaries.
SEVENTH: It is my desire and I so direct that only a minimum bond be required of my personal representative, it being my purpose to save the expense of such premiurn for my estate and my beneficiaries.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have signed this Will on this 2nd day of December, 1992. For identification, I have signed the foregoing two pages and the last page of this Will, which consists of three pages, and the self-proving affidavit which follows.
Cathy Denese Gilliland Weaver,
Testatrix
The foregoing instrument, consisting of three typewritten pages and this page (the foregoing two pages being identified by the signature of the Testatrix and initialed by us) was subscribed, published and declared by the above-named Testatrix, Catby Denese
Gilliand Weaver, as and for her Last Will and Testament, in the presence of us three, who, at her request, in her presence and in
the presence of one another, hereto subscribe our names as witnesses thereof, all on the date last above written. And we and each of us, declare that we believe said Testatrix to be of sound mind and memory and not acting under duress, menace, fraud or the undue influence of any person.
LaRita K. Weber residing at Humboldt, Nebraska
Gloria J. Hunzeker residing at Humboldt, Nebraska
Connie J. Humm residing at Dawson, Nebraska
STATE OF NEBRASKA
COUNTY OF RICHARDSON
We, Cathy Denese Gilliland Weaver, Testatrix, and LaRita K. Webet, Gloria J. Hunzeker, and Connie J. Humm, witnesses, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, on oath, state as follows:
1. The Testatrix declared, published and signed such instrument as her Will in the presence of each of us, and that she declared, published, and signed such instrument willingly, or directed another to sign for her, and that the Testatrix executed such instrument as her free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed.
2. That each of us witnesses signed the Will as a witness in the presence and hearing of the Testatrix and at her request.
3. That each of us signed the Will as a witness in the presence of each other.
4. That to the best knowledge of each of us, at all times during the activities stated above:
The Testatrix was 18 years old or more, or was not a minor. The Testatrix was of sound mind; and The Testatrix was under no constraint or undue influence
Cathy Denese Gilliland Weaver,
TESTATRIX
Divorced: May 19, 1994, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 110
Her funeral was held at Wherry Brothers Mortuary in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 116
Her obituary was published on April 21, 1995. 116 Following is the text of her obituary:
Weaver - Cathy D., 43. Humboldt, formerly David City, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/16/95). Born, Auburn. Graduate, Nebraska Wesleyan University. Former activity director, Colonial Acres. Member, Job's Daughters, PEO, American Legion Auxiliary, Hospital Auxiliary, United Methodist Church. Survivors: husband, Robert; mother, Catherine Gilliland, Westwood, Kan.; sisters, Rhesa Janice of Virginia, Paula Gilliland, Westwood, Kan.; brother, Waring Gilliland, Fremont; niece; nephew.
Memorial services: 11 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Humboldt. Memorials to family. Wherry Bros. Mortuary, Humboldt.
Funeral Service: United Methodist Church, April 22, 1995, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 109,116
She was buried at the Pleasant View Cemetery. 107
Cathy married Robert Bliss WEAVER. They had no children.
Divorced: May 19, 1994, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 110
Resided: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, USA. 85
He resided at 806 2nd Street, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, USA. 85
+ 175 F iii. Rhesa Gaye GILLILAND
+ 176 F iv. Paula Kaye GILLILAND
Eldon next married Jean Dixie EVANS,55,117,118 daughter of Perry L. EVANS and Frances F. SEIBERT. They had no children.
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