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Ginevra Esther Helms

• Birth*: Ginevra Esther Helms was born on 21 November 1902 at Prineville, Crook County, Oregon.
• Marriage*: She married Ray Wade Sprague in 1921 at Deschutes County, Oregon.
• Death*: Ginevra Esther Helms died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, on 4 June 1977, at the age of 74.
• Burial*: She was buried on 21 June 1977 in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 106119510) at San Jacinto, Riverside County, California.

• (Witness) Census: She appeared on the census of 27 April 1910 in the household of Walter Emmett Helms at Grass Valley, Sherman County, Oregon.
• (Witness) Census: Ginevra Esther Helms appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 in the household of Walter Emmett Helms at Grass Valley, Sherman County, Oregon.
• Married Name: As of 1921,her married name was Sprague.
• (Witness) Census: Ginevra Esther Helms appeared on the census of 9 April 1930 in the household of Walter Emmett Helms at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
• (Surviving child Mom) Obituary: Ginevra Esther Helms survived her mother (Sue Barnes) and was listed in the obituary as Ginevra Sprague (Obituary dated on 12 March 1957.)

Parents:

Ray Wade Sprague

• Birth*: Ray Wade Sprague was born on 9 November 1894 at Hudson, Lenawee County, Michigan.
• Marriage*: He married Ginevra Esther Helms, daughter of Walter Emmett Helms and Sue Barnes, in 1921 at Deschutes County, Oregon.
• Death*: Ray Wade Sprague died in Hemet, Riverside County, California, on 14 March 1970, at the age of 75.
• Burial*: He was buried after 14 March 1970 in San Jacinto Valley Cemetery (Find A Grave Memorial# 106119676) at San Jacinto, Riverside County, California.

• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the after 14 March 1970.

William Melville Pershall

• Birth*: William Melville Pershall was born on 26 October 1895 at Chelan, Chelan County, Washington.
• Marriage*: He married Thelma Evelyn Gilliam, daughter of Charles Gregory Gilliam and Jennie Therese Pinkney.
• Death*: William Melville Pershall died in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington, on 7 May 1978, at the age of 82.

Jeannine May "Jeannie" Pershall

• Birth*: Jeannine May "Jeannie" Pershall was born on 21 October 1936 at Grand Mound, Thurston County, Washington.
• Marriage*: She married Harry Lee "Ike" Sackett on 17 April 1954 at Clarkston, Asotin County, Washington.
• Death*: Jeannine May "Jeannie" Pershall died in East Brainerd, Hamilton County, Tennessee, on 16 April 2025, at the age of 88.
• Burial*: She was buried after 16 April 2025 in Chattanooga National Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 281769520) at Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.

• Residence*: She lived in 2003 at Laguna Woods, Orange County, California.
• Obituary: An obituary appeared in the Jeannine May Sackett, 88, of East Brainerd passed away Thursday, April 16, 2025, in a local healthcare facility. A resident of Chattanooga for the past 5 years, Mrs. Sackett spent much of her life in Southern California. Most of her career has been in business management for assisted living facilities. Mrs. Sackett was a member of Rock Point Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee Sackett. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sackett, Chattanooga and Joel Sackett, Wenatchee, WA; 2 grandchildren, Jessica (Alan) Sackett, Wenatchee, WA; Julie (Nathan) Jackson, East Ridge; great-granddaughter, Piper Grace Jackson; sister, Sharon Mechake; 5 brothers, Jack Pershall, Bill (Donna) Pershall, and Danny (Linda) Pershall, all of Wenatchee, WA; Lee (Mary Kay) Pershall, Reno, NV, and David Pershall, Houston, TX; many nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Heritage Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel with Pastor Jeremy Beeler officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
  https://www.heritagechattanooga.com/obituaries/Jeannine-May-Sackett?obId=42081013 after 16 April 2025.
• Obituary*: An obituary appeared in the The passing of Jeannine May Sackett of Chattanooga, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 17, 2025 at the age of 88. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jeannine May Sackett to show support. In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Jeannine May's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Jeannine May's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity. She was predeceased by: her husband Harry Lee Sackett. She is survived by: her sons, Jeffrey Sackett and Joel Sackett of Wenatchee, WA; her granddaughters, Jessica Sackett (Alan) of Wenatchee, WA. and Julie Jackson (Nathan); her great grandchild Piper Grace Jackson; and her siblings, Sharon Mechake, Jack Pershall of Wenatchee, WA, Bill Pershall (Donna) of Wenatchee, WA, Danny Pershall (Linda) of Wenatchee, WA, Lee Pershall (Mary Kay) of Reno, NV and David Pershall of Houston, TX. She is also survived by many nieces & nephews.
  https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/tn/chattanooga/jeannine-may-sackett-19650645 after 17 April 2025.

Parents:

Harry Lee "Ike" Sackett

• Birth*: Harry Lee "Ike" Sackett was born on 14 April 1933 at Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois.
• Marriage*: He married Jeannine May "Jeannie" Pershall, daughter of William Melville Pershall and Thelma Evelyn Gilliam, on 17 April 1954 at Clarkston, Asotin County, Washington.
• Death*: Harry Lee "Ike" Sackett died on 6 August 2003, at the age of 70.
• Burial*: He was buried after 6 August 2003 in Riverside National Cemetery (Find a Grave Memorial ID: 72618823) at Riverside, Riverside County, California.

• PARENTS*: He was the child of Edith Sherman & Noble Sackett.