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Neita M. Fronek

• Birth*: Neita M. Fronek was born on 11 July 1910 at Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Dale Norman Curtis.
• Death*: Neita M. Fronek died in Thornton, Whitman County, Washington, on 1 January 2003, at the age of 92.
• Burial*: She was buried after 1 January 2003 in Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Whitman County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Neita M. Fronek appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington.
• Married Name: Her married name was Curtis.
• Residence*: Neita M. Fronek lived at Steptoe, Whitman County, Washington.
• Note*: She Neita Clinesmith, 801 Vista Point Drive #107, Colfax, Washington 99111,
  submitted info to Pioneers of Washington at Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.
• Residence: She lived in 1982 at Thornton, Whitman County, Washington.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: She survived her brother (Elmer Roosevelt Fronek) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Neita Curtis of Thornton, Wash. (Obituary dated on 30 January 1982.)
• (Witness) Obituary: Neita M. Fronek witnessed the of Robert Keith "Keith" Collins on Tuesday, 3 October 2000 Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.

Parents:

Elmer Roosevelt Fronek

• Birth*: Elmer Roosevelt Fronek was born on 22 January 1906 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Irene Myrtle Young in 1933 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Death*: Elmer Roosevelt Fronek died in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington, on 29 January 1982, at the age of 76.
• Burial*: He was buried on 31 January 1982 in Sunnyside Memorial Park at Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington.

• Religion*: He was United Methodist.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Elmer Roosevelt Fronek appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek and Minnie E. Turner at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Elmer Roosevelt Fronek appeared on the census of 2 January 1920 in the household of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington.
• Education*: Elmer Roosevelt Fronek was educated at La Crosse, Whitman County, Washington, La Crosse High School graduate.
• Education*: He was educated in 1928 Bachelor's degree from Washington State University.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of April 1930 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Occupation*: He was worked for Spokesman Review & Chronicle in Spokane for 7 yrs at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Occupation: He was moved to Sunnyside to work for Bureau of Reclamation in 1936 at Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington.
• Occupation: He was taught accounting at Sunnyside High School in 1961 at Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Saturday, 30 January 1982 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

Parents:

Edward Michael Jenkins

• Birth*: Edward Michael Jenkins was born on 3 December 1863 at Grande Ronde, Union County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Martha Coy on 24 January 1917 at Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: Edward Michael Jenkins died in Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon, on 12 February 1954, at the age of 90.
• Burial*: He was buried on 15 February 1954 in Civil Bend Cemetery (Lot 24 Block 4 Find A Grave Memorial# 34726832) at Winston, Douglas County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Jenkins at Polk County, Oregon.
• Residence*: Edward Michael Jenkins lived in 1941 at Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon.

Parents:

Sarah Margaret Jenkins

• Birth*: Sarah Margaret Jenkins was born on 5 January 1871 at Winston, Douglas County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died on 2 January 1904, at the age of 32.

• Note*: She !Buried in Lower Naches, near Sun Tides Golf Course (?)
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of William Jenkins at Polk County, Oregon.

Parents:

Lena Myrtle Dyer

• Birth*: Lena Myrtle Dyer was born on 14 November 1885 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner, son of William McDonald "Mack" Turner and Mary Jane Waters, on 14 November 1901.
• Death*: Lena Myrtle Dyer died in Polk County, Oregon, on 18 December 1967, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: She was buried after 18 December 1967 in Womer Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 34822792) at PeDee, Polk County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of John Dyer, listed as French Canadian in 1930 census.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Lena Myrtle Dyer appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Lena Myrtle Dyer appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Lena Myrtle Dyer appeared on the census of 12 April 1940 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Informant) Death: Lena Myrtle Dyer was the informant on the death certificate of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner on 1 March 1944 listed as (an unknown value.)

Darrel Franklin Turner

• Birth*: Darrel Franklin Turner was born on 8 October 1902 at Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Mae Fritz at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.
• Death*: Darrel Franklin Turner died in Clackamas County, Oregon, on 17 December 1994, at the age of 92.

• Note*: He possibly also a son, Jimmy.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Darrel Franklin Turner appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Census*: Darrel Franklin Turner appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at Eugene, Lane County, Oregon.

Parents:

Vera Velma Turner

• Birth*: Vera Velma Turner was born in 1904 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Caskey Albert Robinson in 1925.

• (Witness) Census: Vera Velma Turner appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Vera Velma Turner appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Vera Velma Turner appeared on the census of 13 April 1930 in the household of Caskey Albert Robinson at Lane County, Oregon.

Parents:

Olive Leona Turner

• Birth*: Olive Leona Turner was born in 1906 at Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married an unknown person on 29 September 1930 at Multnomah County, Oregon.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Olive Leona Turner appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.

Parents:

Greatha Jane Turner

• Birth*: Greatha Jane Turner was born on 19 July 1915 at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Marvin Wilder Cooper on 9 May 1936 at Marion County, Oregon.
• Death*: Greatha Jane Turner died in Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, on 15 February 1965, at the age of 49.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 January 1920 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Greatha Jane Turner appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 in the household of Benjamin Franklin "Frank" Turner at Maupin, Wasco County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 9 May 1936,her married name was Cooper.
• (Witness) Census: Greatha Jane Turner appeared on the census of 4 May 1940 in the household of Marvin Wilder Cooper at Tule Lake, Siskiyou County, California.
• (Witness) Residence: Greatha Jane Turner lived with Marvin Wilder Cooper in 1951 at Klamath Falls, Klamath County, Oregon.

Parents:

Letha Ellen Womer

• Birth*: Letha Ellen Womer was born on 15 January 1908 at Lewisville, Polk County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Victor Hugo Bevens on 12 June 1926 at Dallas, Polk County, Oregon.
• Divorce*: Letha Ellen Womer and Victor Hugo Bevens were divorced.
• Marriage*: Letha Ellen Womer married Merril Amort on 18 November 1950.
• Death*: Letha Ellen Womer died in Oregon on 21 May 1999, at the age of 91.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 3 May 1910 in the household of Rex Alva Womer at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Letha Ellen Womer appeared on the census of 15 January 1920 in the household of Rex Alva Womer at Luckamute, Polk County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Letha Ellen Womer appeared on the census of 24 April 1930 in the household of Victor Hugo Bevens at Soap Creek, Benton County, Oregon.
• Married Name: Her married name was Bevens.

Parents:

Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley

• Birth*: Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley was born on 5 June 1885 at Newport, Lincoln County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner, son of Thomas Benton Turner and Martha Jane Stott, in 1909.
• Divorce*: Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley and Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner were divorced.
• Death*: Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley died in Livermore, Alameda County, California, on 28 December 1966, at the age of 81.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Francis Marion Ghormley & Margaret A. Strickler.
• Name Variation: Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley was also known as Mabel Dillon.
• CHILD*: She Daniel Richard Dillon b. 27 Jul 1903 Powatka Ridge, Oregon marr. Grace Elizabeth Washburn in Seattle WA on 27 July 1903.
• CHILD: She Nellie Dillon b. 10 Jan 1905 marr. George Bradley d. 1945 in Washington on 10 January 1905.
• CHILD: She Katherine Rachel Dillon b. 10 Feb 1908 m. 1929 John O'Leary m. Eldred Earl Mix d. March 1958 Oakland California on 2 October 1908.
• Census*: She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

Margaret Jane Turner

• Birth*: Margaret Jane Turner was born on 31 December 1914 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Everett Hascal Wilson in 1933.
• Marriage*: Margaret Jane Turner married Benjamin Ira West.
• Death*: Margaret Jane Turner died in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, on 30 May 2004, at the age of 89.

• Name Variation: Margaret Jane Turner was also known as Peggy.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 5 January 1920 in the household of Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Margaret Jane Turner appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 in the household of Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Surviving child Dad) Obituary: Margaret Jane Turner survived her father (Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner) and was listed in the obituary as Berkeley, Calif. (Obituary dated on 18 September 1941.)

Parents:

Florence Brown Ficklin

• Marriage*: Florence Brown Ficklin married Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner, son of Thomas Benton Turner and Martha Jane Stott.
• Divorce*: Florence Brown Ficklin and Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner were divorced.

• Married Name: Her married name was Turner.

Everett Hascal Wilson

• Birth*: Everett Hascal Wilson was born on 25 May 1912 at LaPlatte, Sarpy County, Nebraska.
• Marriage*: He married Margaret Jane Turner, daughter of Melvin Francis "Frank" Turner and Julia Anna Mabel Ghormley, in 1933.
• Death*: Everett Hascal Wilson died in La Marque, Galveston County, Texas, on 14 December 1983, at the age of 71.

Patricia Mae Wilson

• Birth*: Patricia Mae Wilson was born on 22 August 1933 at Oakland, Alameda County, California.
• Death*: She died in Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, on 11 November 2008, at the age of 75.

• Name Variation: Patricia Mae Wilson was also known as Patricia Mae West.

Parents:

Irene Myrtle Young

• Birth*: Irene Myrtle Young was born on 20 October 1908 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
• Marriage*: She married Elmer Roosevelt Fronek, son of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek and Minnie E. Turner, in 1933 at Spokane, Spokane County, Washington.
• Death*: Irene Myrtle Young died on 24 January 2002, at the age of 93.

• Married Name: As of 1933,her married name was Fronek.
• (Surviving Spouse) Obituary: She survived her husband (Elmer Roosevelt Fronek) and was listed in his obituary as residing in Irene Fronek of Sunnyside (obituary dated on 30 January 1982.)

Dale Norman Curtis

• Birth*: Dale Norman Curtis was born on 13 July 1907 at Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Neita M. Fronek, daughter of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek and Minnie E. Turner.
• Death*: Dale Norman Curtis died in Thornton, Whitman County, Washington, on 19 March 1979, at the age of 71.
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 March 1979 in Thornton Cemetery at Thornton, Whitman County, Washington.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Mary A Swegel (1880-1976) & Bert A Curtis (1880-1944); 1930 census listed with Mary.
• Census*: He appeared on the census of 9 January 1920 at Matlock, Whitman County, Washington.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 19 April 1930 at Matlock, Whitman County, Washington.

Robert Davis Collins

• Birth*: Robert Davis Collins was born on 29 November 1909 at Pullman, Whitman County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Elsie Loraine Fronek, daughter of John Clarence "Clarence" Fronek and Minnie E. Turner, on 15 December 1935 at Steptoe, Whitman County, Washington.
• Death*: Robert Davis Collins died in Clarkston, Asotin County, Washington, on 27 May 1976, at the age of 66.
• Burial*: He was buried after 27 May 1976 in Colfax Cemetery at Colfax, Whitman County, Washington.

• SIBLINGS*: He Christine Leonard (1976-Sebastopol CA), Helen Oldenburg (1976-Oak
  Harbor, WA), Josephine Tiegs (1976-Thornton WA.)
• PARENTS*: He was the child of Agnes & Oscar W. Collins.
• Religion*: He was Presbyterian.
• Occupation*: He was Farmer near the junction of Hwy 195 & 95 South of Uniontown until 1918 when he moved to Pullman. Moved to Thornton area in 1930's. In 1938 he
  returned to the family farm South of Uniontown where he stayed until he retired in January 1975 and moved to Clarkston WA.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Lewiston Morning Tribune Friday p. 12A on Friday, 28 May 1976 Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.

Virginia Dixon

• Birth*: Virginia Dixon was born in 1878 at North Carolina.
• Marriage*: She married Roy Dixon Turner, son of Thomas Benton Turner and Martha Jane Stott.
• Death*: Virginia Dixon died in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, on 15 October 1917.

• Married Name: Her married name was Turner.

Thomas Dixon Turner

• Birth*: Thomas Dixon Turner was born on 22 March 1912 at Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Augusta V. (?) circa 1935.
• Death*: Thomas Dixon Turner died in Grant County, Washington, on 20 December 1952, at the age of 40.
• Burial*: He was buried after 6 April 1955 in Mountain View Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 58082825) at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Thomas Dixon Turner appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

Parents:

Thelma May Turner

• Birth*: Thelma May Turner was born on 7 August 1913 at Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Arthur Rufus Litteral on 6 June 1937 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Thelma May Turner married Ben Elra Sutton on 20 July 1975 at Baker City, Baker County, Oregon.
• Death*: Thelma May Turner died in Baker City, Baker County, Oregon, on 1 February 1983, at the age of 69.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Thelma May Turner appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Married Name: As of 6 June 1937,her married name was Litteral.
• (Witness) Census: Thelma May Turner appeared on the census of 1950 in the household of Arthur Rufus Litteral at Rieth, Umatilla County, Oregon.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Thelma May Turner survived her mother (Ferdia Lucille Howard) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Arthur (Thelma) Litteral of Baker OR (Obituary dated on 26 August 1969.)
• (ofSp) Death: On 13 July 1972 when she was 56, her husband Arthur died.
• Married Name: Her married name was Sutton.

Parents:

James F. Turner

• Birth*: James F. Turner was born on 23 April 1916 at Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Death*: He died in Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington, on 24 September 1917, at the age of 1.

Parents:

Ferdia Lucille Howard

• Birth*: Ferdia Lucille Howard was born on 19 August 1898 at Oregon City, Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Roy Dixon Turner, son of Thomas Benton Turner and Martha Jane Stott, on 22 May 1919 at Waitsburg, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Death*: Ferdia Lucille Howard died in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, on 25 August 1969, at the age of 71.

• Married Name: As of 22 May 1919,her married name was Turner.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 1920 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Witness) Census: Ferdia Lucille Howard appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Walla Walla Union Bulletin - also listed a son Dr. Frank L. of Milton-Freewater that I don't have in the database? On Tuesday, 26 August 1969 Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.

Juanita Joyce Turner

• Birth*: Juanita Joyce Turner was born on 8 March 1920 at Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Ben Elra Sutton on 22 May 1936 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: Juanita Joyce Turner married Robert J Nellor on 14 July 1973 at San Diego County, California.
• Death*: Juanita Joyce Turner died in Baker County, Oregon, on 2 January 1998, at the age of 77.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Juanita Joyce Turner survived her mother (Ferdia Lucille Howard) and was listed in the obituary as Mrs. Paul (Juanita) Pace of Portland OR (Obituary dated on 26 August 1969.)
• Married Name: Her married name was Tarvin.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Juanita Joyce Turner survived her brother (Herbert Francis Turner) and was listed in the obituary as Juanita Tarvin (Obituary dated on 23 February 1997.)

Parents:

Herbert Francis Turner

• Birth*: Herbert Francis Turner was born on 8 February 1923 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Lila Lavern Stimmel.
• Death*: Herbert Francis Turner died in Kennewick, Benton County, Washington, on 20 February 1997, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: He was buried on 24 February 1997 in Terrace Heights at Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Herbert Francis Turner survived his mother (Ferdia Lucille Howard) and was listed in the obituary as Herbert F. of Yakima (Obituary dated on 26 August 1969.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the on Sunday, 23 February 1997 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington.

Parents:

Robert L. Turner

• Birth*: Robert L. Turner was born in 1925 at Washington.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of April 1930 in the household of Roy Dixon Turner at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, Washington.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Robert L. Turner survived his mother (Ferdia Lucille Howard) and was listed in the obituary as Robert L. of Portland OR (Obituary dated on 26 August 1969.)
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Robert L. Turner survived his brother (Herbert Francis Turner) and was listed in the obituary as Bob Turner (Obituary dated on 23 February 1997.)

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