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Steven Dale McKee

• Birth*: Steven Dale McKee was born on 7 December 1948 at Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio.
• Death*: He died in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, on 27 March 2020, at the age of 71.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Obituary for Steven D. McKee
  Steven D. McKee age 71 of Lemert died Fri. Mar. 27, 2020 at Tiffin Mercy Hospital. He was born Dec. 7, 1948 in Kenton to the late Clarence J. & Beulah Louise (Green) McKee.
  
  Mr. McKee married Ardena Chester on Nov 16, 1970 and she survives in Lemert. He is also survived by his children Betty Adamson of Tiffin, Michelle (Mark) Armstrong of McComb, S. Joseph McKee of AR, Jonathon (JoAnn) McKee of Lemert, 9 grandchildren Carrie (Keaton) Raymond, David Humphrey, Dylan Adamson, Samantha Weese, Alyssa Weese, Tristan McKee, Zackary McKee, Daniel McKee, Beka Mckee, 5 great grandchildren Tryniti, Addisyn, Camdyn, Kimmy, Rose, brothers and sisters Carol Conover, Forest, Clarence James Jr. McKee, Kenton, Gary McKee, Glendale, Keith McKee, Forest, Patricia McKee, Patterson, Nancy Cyrus, Patterson, Laura Wilkerson, Fostoria, Brian McKee, Forest. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers Skippy, Dick, Max McKee, and a sister Bonnie McKee.
  
  He graduated from Riverdale High School with the class of 1966. Mr. McKee served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked at Westinghouse in Upper Sandusky. Mr. McKee was a member of the Sycamore American Legion Post 250, and Waverly Moose Lodge 2263. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, working on cars, and was an avid fisherman.
  
  A graveside service will be held at 12PM Tue. Mar. 31, 2020 at Oceola Cemetery with Dale Sipe officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Steven McKee Memorial Fund in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Visit www.BringmanClark.com to send a condolence or to share a memory.
  
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John Harry Chester

• Birth*: John Harry Chester was born in 1852 at Melmore, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: He married Susanna Bogart on 21 November 1871 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Divorce*: John Harry Chester and Susanna Bogart were divorced on 19 May 1900 at Seneca County, Ohio.
• Death*: John Harry Chester died in Seneca County, Ohio, on 25 February 1901.
• Burial*: He was buried after 25 February 1901 in Woodlawn Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 198376053) at Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 19 June 1860 in the household of John Chester at Lykens, Crawford County, Ohio.
• Census*: John Harry Chester appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.

Parents:

Susanna Bogart

• Birth*: Susanna Bogart was born on 12 May 1850 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: She married John Harry Chester, son of John Chester and Sarah A Null, on 21 November 1871 at Henry County, Ohio.
• Divorce*: Susanna Bogart and John Harry Chester were divorced on 19 May 1900 at Seneca County, Ohio.
• Death*: Susanna Bogart died in Seneca County, Ohio, on 17 November 1920, at the age of 70.
• Burial*: She was buried after 17 November 1920 in Woodlawn Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 57366738) at Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio.

• Married Name: As of 21 November 1871,her married name was Chester.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of John Harry Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.

Charles William Chester

• Birth: Charles William Chester was born on 29 April 1870 at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• Birth*: He was born in April 1871 at Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: He married Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley in 1899.
• Divorce*: Charles William Chester and Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley were divorced at Michigan.
• Death*: Charles William Chester died in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, on 11 November 1939, at the age of 68.
• Burial*: He was buried after 11 November 1939 in Twin Lake Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 72543920) at Twin Lake, Muskegon County, Michigan.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 2 June 1880 in the household of John Harry Chester at Eden, Seneca County, Ohio.
• Census*: Charles William Chester appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
• DESCENDANT*: He Beverly Babcock of 4507 Poulin St, Muskegon MI 49441; 231-798-3821; willowb123@aol.com.
• Census: He appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 at Denver, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Parents:

Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley

• Birth*: Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley was born on 19 May 1884 at Buckland, Auglaize County, Ohio.
• Marriage*: She married Charles William Chester, son of John Harry Chester and Susanna Bogart, in 1899.
• Divorce*: Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley and Charles William Chester were divorced at Michigan.
• Marriage*: Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley married an unknown person on 13 August 1936 at Michigan.
• Death*: She died in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan, on 12 May 1962, at the age of 77.
• Burial*: She was buried after 12 May 1962 in Sunrise Memorial Gardens (Find A Grave Memorial# 42114237) at Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan.

• Married Name: Her married name was Chester.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in the household of Charles William Chester at Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio.
• (Witness) Census: Leona Jane "Lulu" Bradley appeared on the census of 10 January 1920 in the household of Charles William Chester at Denver, Newaygo County, Michigan.

Richard Walter "Dick" Lane

• Birth*: Richard Walter "Dick" Lane was born on 4 September 1929 at Kelso, Cowlitz County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Hazel Mae Annis Helms, daughter of William Hobart McKinley Helms and Dorris Cecil Frank, on 8 June 1976 at Reno, Washoe County, Nevada.
• Death*: Richard Walter "Dick" Lane died in Umatilla County, Oregon, on 5 December 1984, at the age of 55.
• Burial*: He was buried after 5 December 1984 in Willamette National Cemetery (Cremated. Some ashes were scattered at sea. He loved the sea.) at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Grace Wannase and John Lane.
• Religion*: He was Seventh-day Adventist Christian-joined the SDA church through Elder Don Gray's evangelism at Stone Tower Church in Portland.
• MARRIAGE1*: He his wife and 9 children left him because of alcoholism-after his conversion he was a new man.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Gleaner 18 Mar 1985 on Monday, 18 March 1985.

Julia Louise Outhouse

• Birth*: Julia Louise Outhouse was born on 11 March 1863 at Grayson County, Texas.
• Marriage*: She married John Elihu Gilliam, son of John Wallace Gilliam and Sarah Anne Cox.
• Death*: Julia Louise Outhouse died in Hood County, Texas, on 3 June 1922, at the age of 59.

• PARENTS*: She was the child of Mary K. Outhouse.
• Married Name: Her married name was Gilliam.
• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 in the household of John Elihu Gilliam at Hood County, Texas.
• (Witness) Census: Julia Louise Outhouse appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Elihu Gilliam at Hood County, Texas.

Dwight Lewis Gilliam

• Birth*: Dwight Lewis Gilliam was born on 11 October 1900 at Texas.
• Marriage*: He married Gladys Little on 12 January 1920 at Hood County, Texas.
• Death*: Dwight Lewis Gilliam died in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, on 28 June 1980, at the age of 79.
• Burial*: He was buried after 28 June 1980 in Fall Creek Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 79247387) at Fall Creek, Hood County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Elihu Gilliam at Hood County, Texas.
• Residence*: Dwight Lewis Gilliam lived between 1938 and 1963 at Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Parents:

Charles Hadden "Hadden" Gilliam (Twin) Sr.

• Birth*: Charles Hadden "Hadden" Gilliam (Twin) Sr. was born on 13 June 1903 at Hood County, Texas.
• Marriage*: He married Ima May Lockheart on 8 February 1925 at Fall Creek, Hood County, Texas.
• Marriage*: Charles Hadden "Hadden" Gilliam (Twin) Sr. married Vada (?) in February 1969 at Granbury, Hood County, Texas.
• Death*: Charles Hadden "Hadden" Gilliam (Twin) Sr. died in Glen Rose, Somervell County, Texas, on 5 July 1985, at the age of 82.
• Burial*: He was buried on 7 July 1985 in Acton Cemetery at Granbury, Hood County, Texas.

• Occupation*: He was School teacher.
• Religion*: He was Baptist, Member of Kopperl First Baptist Church.
• (Witness) Census: He appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Elihu Gilliam at Hood County, Texas.
• Residence*: Charles Hadden "Hadden" Gilliam (Twin) Sr. lived in 1963 at Kopperl, Bosque County, Texas.

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Hallie Lucy Gilliam (Twin)

• Birth*: Hallie Lucy Gilliam (Twin) was born on 13 June 1903 at Hood County, Texas.
• Marriage*: She married Phillip C. Carter.
• Death*: Hallie Lucy Gilliam (Twin) died in Granbury, Hood County, Texas, on 27 April 1962, at the age of 58.
• Burial*: She was buried in Granbury Cemetery (Granbury Cemetery Records compiled by Mary Kate Durham, 1989, FHL
  976.4522 V3d.) at Granbury, Hood County, Texas.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 6 May 1910 in the household of John Elihu Gilliam at Hood County, Texas.
• Residence*: Hallie Lucy Gilliam (Twin) lived in 1963 at Austin, Travis County, Texas.

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Jesse Gilliam

• Birth*: Jesse Gilliam was born on 29 August 1900.

• Note*: He Perhaps his wife is Robbie Dee Gilliam whose obituary is in file?

Parents:

William Newton Gilliam

• Birth*: William Newton Gilliam was born on 6 September 1903.

• Note*: He Records of Judge Davis of Hood County Genealogical Society.

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Roberta June Helms

• Birth*: Roberta June Helms was born in June 1916.
• Marriage*: She married John Homick.

• Married Name: Her married name was Homick.
• Residence*: Roberta June Helms lived in 1983 at Imperial Beach, San Diego County, California.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: She survived her brother (Glenn Willis Helms) and was listed in the obituary as June Homick of Imperial Beach, Calif. (Obituary dated on 21 April 2006.)
• Residence: Roberta June Helms lived on 31 August 2008.

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Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms

• Birth*: Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms was born on 27 June 1919 at Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Jessie Martha Skaleski on 31 March 1951 at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Green County, Ohio.

• Biography*: Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms WILLARD BRYCE HELMS
  
  Named Willard Bryce at birth, Cottage Grove, Oregon, June 27, 1919, I’m called Bryce by relatives and Oregon friends; known as “Bill” elsewhere. The other three children of Autia Wilson (1895-1961) and Goldie Mona (Goff) Helms (1898-1980) are: Roberta June (6/16) married to CPO John Homick (USN-Ret), Imperial Beach, CA; Glenn Willis (10/20) and Raymond Norton (12/22), both living in Prineville.
  Much of this account is neither accurate nor complete but, rather, nostalgic reminiscences of incidents in Wheeler County, where most of my growing-up was done. An environment both simple and wholesome, it could also be harsh: e.g., a 4 1/2-mile winter walk to West Branch’s one-room schoolhouse to classes taught by Abbie Woodward.
  Almost nomadic, seeking work, we moved a lot in Oregon, returning often to live in a multitude of homes in and around Mitchell. In a camp near Dad’s work at Ludwig’s sawmill (20’s), I recall Gage’s rampaging bull toppling our campstove but sparing the tent in which we huddled fearfully, stifling “whooping coughs” in pillows. On the Davenport place across Bridge Creek from Painted Hills and near Carroll Cemetery (where Dad and Mother now lie), we caught sage rats, relished Mom’s golden-hued ground-cherry preserves and visited the Ned Nortons on Bear Creek, while Dad irrigated for Ben Taylor.
  As the ‘30’s began, we moved back from Portland, belongings piled tall in an old high-wheeled, open-air Dodge touring car. Later, on John Boyd’s timbered ranch, Mom’s elderberry dumplings and venison mincemeat quelled the hunger worked-up cutting wood and building a log cabin; Dad’s home brew was a rare treat when mistaken for root beer cooling the same creek.
  From other West Branch homes, I spent summers riding the forest grazing range with Bill Masterson, a durable sourdough biscuit with venison backstrap in each hip pocket for lunch. At Gable Creek’s Wright place, Mom’s “light bread” and chokecherry jelly, followed by gooseberry pie really hit the spot after shocking hay or rolling tires down White Butte.
  About my 8th grade, Dad became Mitchell’s Marshal; I treasured trips with him on Watermaster duties. Pumping gas for Cliff Campbell, dismantling cars for Ray Jones and tending chickens for Baxter Payne filled my after school hours. Summers, I herded sheep or hayed. Other memories of Mitchell days include: Learning harmonica in Mr. Rinehart’s class; operating Cascadian Sound Service Movies; and my revolver failing to fire in a western school play.
  Mitchell territory youngsters often contrived their own amusements. Some benign, like “weenie” roasts atop Mitchell Rock and “moto-crossing” balloon-tired bikes over hummocks in Lafe Jones’ pasture; Others were more mischievous, according to “wild tales” of a cow “attending” the old stone school, Halloween toppling of outhouses and a “tractionless” Model T, propped aloft on blocks of wood.
  Moving to The Dalles 9/36, we all contributed to the family’s support; Mother pitting cherries and cleaning homes while we boys pitched in as store stock-boy, mowing lawns, picking fruit and delivering papers. I graduated from high school there in 1938 to jobs at: (old) Arlington-Hotel Welcom; Dufur-wheat ranch; Mitchell Hotel-until burned; Boyd-grain elevator; Bear Creek-cinnabar mining; and in 1940, Prineville-Alexander-Yawkey Planer mill.
  With Pearl Harbor, my flying in Redmond’s Civilian Pilot Training Program halted. My brothers immediately joined the Navy; I chose Aviation Cadet training in California, graduating as a 2nd Lieutenant 2/6/43. Following instruction in DC-3’s with TWA, I reported 6/43 to the CBI theater, flying C-46’s over the “Hump” to China and C-47’s on Burma missions, until rotation Stateside 3/45. Initially ferrying various aircraft; then Engineering Officer of a Light Bomber Squadron (A-26, B-45). I entered electrical engineering study at Ohio State University 9/49.
  While in school, I met Jessie Martha Skaleski of East Liverpool, OH, daughter of Ukranian immigrants Peter and Martha. We were married 3/31/51 in the Wright-Patterson AF Base, Ohio, chapel. Our marriage was blessed with four daughters, all living in California: Sister Mary, O.P. (Dominican Order), a Registered Nurse in Villa Sienna Rest Home, Mt. View; Theresa, also an R.N., at Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa; Patricia (Patti), wife of Deputy Sheriff Keith Farley and mother of Christine and Julie, Yucca Valley; Catherine (Cathy), a student at Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park.
  Graduation from the USAF Institute of Technology (M.S.E.E.--Electronics) 8/52, launched two decades of varied assignments in Research and Development management, with continued flying in T-33’s, often on business. These assignments took our family to stations in Ohio, Maryland, New Mexico, Massachusetts, Colorado and, finally, California. Air Force retirement came 5/1/72, after 30 years and final duty in space technology. With retirement, membership in Toastmasters (Club Past-President) and several technical societies lapsed; those continuing are Air Force Hump Pilot, and Retired Officer Associations, and the Knights of Columbus.
  I taught mathematics in local high schools (1972-1980); Part-time activity in real estate sales has given way to a full-time retirement filled with varied interests. Jessie and I stay involved in church, community and senior citizens activities; I do a bit of writing, including editing and distributing a monthly Homeowners Association Newsletter and helping publish a Seniors Club Bulletin. She’s treasurer for several organizations.
  Now 12-year residents of the Aegean Hills section of Mission Viejo, California (minutes from Disneyland), we’ve watched homes supplant orange groves, but, it’s still a good base for our most enjoyable pursuit; exploring our continent, via trailer, seeing new places and faces and visiting old friends and family. Unit officers in Orange County’s Wally Byam Caravan Club, we’ll be at our International Rally in Duluth, MN during the summer, ‘83, and at the reunion of former students of Mitchell’s now-charred stone school. However, God willing, there’ll be other trips to relive memories in “the old stompin’ ground”-- and we’re looking forward to them.
  Submitted by W.B. Helms.
• Occupation*: He was Dufur-wheat ranch, Mitchell Hotel, Alexander-Yawkey Planer Mill.
• Education*: He was educated The Dalles High School graduate.
  !EDUCATION: Electrical Engineering at Ohio State University (9/49).
• Name Variation: Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms was also known as Bryce Helms.
• Note*: He and Glenn Willis Helms Bryce & Glenn Helms of Prineville spent the weekend in Mitchell. on 6 February 1941 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• Milit-Beg*: Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms began military service Air Force (retired 1 May 1972 after 30 years). Served in USAF
  Institute of Technology and Research and Development.
• Residence*: He lived between 1971 and 1983 at Mission Viejo, Orange County, California.
• (Witness) Biography: He was included in the biography of Raymond Norton Helms on 6 December 2002 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• (Surviving Sibling M) Obituary: Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms survived his brother (Glenn Willis Helms) and was listed in the obituary as Willard Bryce Helms of Mesa, AZ (Obituary dated on 21 April 2006.)

Parents:

Glenn Willis Helms

• Birth*: Glenn Willis Helms was born on 14 October 1920 at Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: He married Irene E. Higgens on 24 July 1945 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
• Death*: Glenn Willis Helms died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 18 April 2006, at the age of 85.
• Burial*: He was buried after 18 April 2006 in Carroll Cemetery at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Served in the Navy in WW II aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga and the USS
  Yorktown in the Korean Conflict.
• Note*: He and Willard Bryce "Bryce""Bill" Helms Bryce & Glenn Helms of Prineville spent the weekend in Mitchell. on 6 February 1941 at Mitchell, Wheeler County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Biography: Glenn Willis Helms was included in the biography of Raymond Norton Helms on 6 December 2002 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Survivors include: his sons Darby James and Chickee Helms of Cascade, Idaho, and Dennis W. and Rene Helms of Prineville; daughters Robyn and Dave Baker of Bend, Rachel Ann and Richard Carver of Terrebonne; brother Willard Bryce Helms of Mesa, Ariz; sister June Homick of Imperial Beach, Calif; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and companion Jackee Ricketts of Prineville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Irene Helms, one brother and one son, Perry Helms.
  Memorial contributions may be made to The Elks Eye Clinic, Prineville Elk's Lodge #1814, 151 N Main St., Prineville, Oregon, 97754.
  Whispering Pines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  The Central Oregonian published to the web on 21 Apr 2006 on Friday, 21 April 2006 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

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Raymond Norton Helms

• Birth*: Raymond Norton Helms was born on 7 December 1922 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 22 August 2003, at the age of 80.

• Milit-Beg*: He began military service Served in the Navy in WW II in the South Pacific as a submarine
  detection device operator.
• Residence*: He lived at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Biography*: He Article about Pearl Harbor on 6 December 2002 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Central Oregonian
  Ray Norton Helms, a lifelong resident of Prineville, passed away on Friday, Aug. 22, 2003 at a local care center. He had been in failing health for some time. He was 80 years old.
  Memorial service will be held at the Community Church, 520 NE Elm Street, on Friday, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow. Pastor Willard Fenderson and Pastor Scott Davis will be officiating.
  Ray was the youngest of four children born to Autia Wilson "Slim" and Goldie (Goff) Helms. He was born in Prineville on Dec. 7, 1922. Most of his younger years were spent around Mitchell. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Dec. 17, 1941.
  He served four years, mostly in the South Pacific on board the USS Gamble D.M.L. 15 in the early years of WWII. In 1944 and 1945 he was aboard the USS Watchaprague a P.T. boat tender. He was a Sonarman 1st Class. After his discharge from the Navy he went to Alaska for a year on a fishing boat and related work. On his return from Alaska he married Wanda Nelson McNeal in 1947. They separated in 1965. He then met and married Jan R. Heidinger in 1968. Ray spent nearly all his working years as a truck driver hauling gas, logs and lumber.
  Ray was a member of B.P.O.E. #1814 for 52 years. He served as Exalted Ruler in 1957 and 1958. Survivors include his wife Jan Helms of Prineville, step-daughters and sons-in-law Martie and Jim Sanders of Prineville, Marsha Bender of Canby, Sue and Steve Patterson, and Trudy and Paul Kinney of Beaverton; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Jack Heidinger, and nephew Perry Aden Helms.
  Memorials may be made to Elks Eye Clinic, Elks Lodge #1814, 151 N Main Street, Prineville, OR 97754.
  Whispering Pines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. on Tuesday, 26 August 2003 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

Parents:

Irene E. Higgens

• Birth*: Irene E. Higgens was born on 20 December 1924 at Paulina, Crook County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Glenn Willis Helms, son of Autia Wilson "Slim" Helms and Zelmona "Goldie" Goff, on 24 July 1945 at Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
• Burial*: Irene E. Higgens was buried in 2000 in Beaver Creek Cemetery (http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Helms&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=39&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=22009128&) at Paulina, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: She died in Prineville, Crook County, Oregon, on 16 January 2000, at the age of 75.

• Education*: She was educated in 1943 Graduated from Crook Co High School in 1943.
• Married Name: As of 24 July 1945,her married name was Helms.

Darby James Helms

• Birth*: Darby James Helms was born on 19 April 1948 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Death*: He died in Cascade, Valley County, Idaho, on 21 April 2015, at the age of 67.

• Residence*: He lived at Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon.
• (Surviving child Dad) Obituary: He survived his father (Glenn Willis Helms) and was listed in the obituary as Darby James and Chickee Helms of Cascade, Idaho (Obituary dated on 21 April 2006.)
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Darby James Helms passed away at his home in Cascade, Idaho, on April 21, 2015, surrounded by family and close friends. He was born on April 19, 1948 in Prineville to Glenn and Irene (Higgens) Helms.
  He attended schools in Crook County, graduating from Crook County High School in 1966. He enjoyed motorcycles, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. During his lifetime, he worked at many different jobs in Prineville and Burns; Winnemucca, Nev. and Cascade, Idaho. The job that he enjoyed the most was working as a sergeant for the Valley County (Idaho) Sheriff’s Department. During his 13 years with the Sheriff’s Dept., he and the Valley County Marine Deputies were assigned to a security detail and personally met President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura, while they were vacationing at Tamarack Resort in Idaho. He was also involved with Valley County in numerous search and rescue efforts and was the Assistant Fire Chief with the Volunteer Fire Dept. After retiring from the Sheriff’s Dept., he worked security for Tamarack Resort. In 1981, while living in Winnemucca, Nev., he met and married his soul mate and life partner, Chickee Laca.
  He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Chickee (Laca) Helms, of Cascade, Idaho; son Travis Helms of Prineville; daughter Shauna, (Steve) Del Soldato of Winnemucca, Nev; grandson Justin Del Soldato; granddaughters Dakota and Jill Helms; sisters Robyn (Dave) Baker of Bend and Rachel (Rich) Carver of Terrebonne; brother Dennis (Rene) Helms of Prineville; sister-in-law Karla Westfall of Winnemucca, Nev; nephews Steve (Sheri) Baker of Bend, Quentin (Katlyn) Helms of Humbolt, Iowa, Bobby and Danny Westfall of Nevada; numerous cousins, and very special friends Joe, Kellie, and William Fleck.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Perry Helms.
  No services will be held. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of McCall, Idaho or any Hospice organization of your choice. Cards and letters may be sent to his family at P.O. Box 148, Cascade, ID 83611. on Friday, 24 April 2015 Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

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Perry Aden Helms

• Birth*: Perry Aden Helms was born in 1957.
• Death*: He died in Oregon on 10 October 1976.
• Burial*: He was buried on 15 October 1976 in Juniper Haven Cemetery (Plot: Block C Lot 75 Space 4A
  
  date is that of the funeral service) at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the Crook County Genealogy Society Obituary Book 1 pg 81 (probably Central Oregonian) Oregon.

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