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64. Roy Albert GILLILAND 27,28 was born on 17 September 1886 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,27,28 died on 23 January 1972 in Nortonville, Jefferson County, Kansas, United States28 at age 85, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• Military Draft Registration: World War I, 6 June 1917, Ceder Township, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 27

• Resided: June 1917, Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 27

• He worked as a self employed dairy farmer in Mayetta, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 27

Roy married Gertrude LANNING on 30 December 1908 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.72 Gertrude was born on 25 January 1882, died on 24 September 1964 at age 82, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Marriage Notes: Surety:2

Children from this marriage were:

+ 107 F    i. Olive Lou Emma GILLILAND 73 was born on 12 October 1909 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

+ 108 F    ii. Della Leola GILLILAND was born on 9 January 1911 and died on 22 March 1965 at age 54.

+ 109 M    iii. Roy Albert GILLILAND Jr.

+ 110 M    iv. Carleton Lanning GILLILAND

+ 111 M    v. Maurice Glenn GILLILAND

+ 112 M    vi. Loren Melvin GILLILAND

65. Charles Henry GILLILAND 15,29,30 was born on 8 August 1888 in Howe, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,15,29,30 died on 9 July 1979 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, United States30 at age 90, and was buried in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1910 Federal Census: 23 April 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 15

• He worked as a farm hand in April 1910. 15

• Military Draft Registration: World War I, 5 June 1917, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 29

• Resided: June 1917, Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 29

• He worked as a self employed farmer in June 1917 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 29

• Charles was described as being of tall height and medium build, and having blue eyes and brown hair. 29

Charles married Floy M. MILLER on 27 March 1918 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. Floy was born on 26 February 189774 and died on 4 September 198074 at age 83.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 113 M    i. Vernon HALL

+ 114 F    ii. Lillian May GILLILAND

+ 115 F    iii. Lou Emma GILLILAND

   116 F    iv. Mary Edith GILLILAND

Mary married Robert Frederick LAYTON.

66. Della Mae GILLILAND 15,31 was born on 29 July 1891 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,15,31 died on 18 September 1979 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States31 at age 88, and was buried in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1910 Federal Census: 23 April 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 15

Della married Walter Hatten COPE on 22 September 1915. Walter was born on 6 May 1890 in Willard, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States, died on 27 March 1962 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, United States at age 71, and was buried on 30 March 1962 in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 117 F    i. Elizabeth Ann COPE

   118 M    ii. Richard Warren COPE was born on 4 October 1919 in Denison, Jackson County, Kansas, United States, died on 7 November 1947 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States at age 28, and was buried in Holton, Jackson County, Kansas, United States.

Richard married Helen ROVINSKI.

+ 119 M    iii. William Walter COPE

67. Bertha Ellen GILLILAND 15,16 was born on 6 February 1894 in , , Nebraska, United States,15,16,32 died on 21 December 1975 at age 81, and was buried in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• 1910 Federal Census: 23 April 1910, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 15

• 1920 Federal Census: 9 January 1920, Garfield, Jackson County, Kansas, United States. 16

• She worked as a stenographer in a mail order house in January 1920. 16

Bertha married Elza Allen ZABRISKIE.75 Elza was born on 19 July 1889,75 died on 10 November 1964 at age 75, and was buried in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, United States.

Noted events in his life were:

• Resided: June 1917, McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. 75

• Military Draft Registration: World War I Draft Registration, 5 June 1917, , Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. 75

• 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. 75

• He worked as a farmer in June 1917 in McLouth, Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. 75

Children from this marriage were:

   120 F    i. Francis Elizabeth ZABRISKIE

   121 F    ii. Aurelia Alvina ZABRISKIE

Aurelia married Lester HARTFORD.

   122 M    iii. John Franz ZABRISKIE was born on 18 February 192176 and died in May 198576 at age 64.

John married Ruth Dalores GORDON ____________.77

68. Efhram Allen RHODES was born on 14 October 1882 and died on 18 April 1951 at age 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1885 Nebraska State Census: 17 June 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. 78

Efhram married Mae HARMON on 16 November 1905. Mae was born in 1883.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 123 M    i. Varro Harmon RHODES 79 was born on 22 September 190779 and died on 31 January 1978 in , , Nebraska, United States79 at age 70.

69. Mamie RHODES was born on 23 July 1887 and died on 26 June 1962 at age 74.

Mamie married John Albert HOLLABAUGH. John was born on 5 March 1876 and died on 14 September 1951 at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 124 F    i. Nellie Margaret HOLLABAUGH

   125 M    ii. Richard Albert HOLLABAUGH

70. Tracy Jane RHODES was born on 23 July 1891 and died on 5 October 1966 at age 75.

Tracy married John August MAYER.80 John was born on 23 April 188080 and died on 15 June 197080 at age 90.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1885 Nebraska State Census: 9 June 1885, Bedford, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. 81

Children from this marriage were:

   126 F    i. Ella Mae MAYER

   127 M    ii. Carl August MAYER was born in October 1917 and died in April 1918.

+ 128 M    iii. John August MAYER Jr.

71. George Henry RHODES was born on 18 February 1897 in Howe, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States and died on 2 January 1977 at age 79.

George married Vivian Anna EVERETT.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 129 M    i. Paul Everett RHODES

+ 130 F    ii. Helen Norine RHODES

72. Myrtle Vivian SPEER was born on 15 January 189036 and died in May 197636 at age 86.

Myrtle married Fred Nelson DRAPER.82 Fred was born on 13 May 1883 and died on 15 June 1968 at age 85.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 131 M    i. Edwin Speer DRAPER was born on 1 March 1922 and died on 27 January 1947 in , , Kansas, United States at age 24.

73. Albert Orville SPEER 37,38 was born on 14 November 189237,38 and died on 12 December 197338 at age 81.

Noted events in his life were:

• Resided: June 1917, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas, United States. 37

• Military Draft Registration: World War I, 5 June 1917, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas, United States. 37

Albert married Nellie Louise WILLS. Nellie was born on 2 October 189583 and died on 17 September 197383 at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 132 M    i. Joseph Andrew SPEER

+ 133 M    ii. Raymond Albert SPEER

78. Stephen Fountain SPEER

Stephen married Vesta PHILLIPI.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 134 M    i. Stephen James SPEER

+ 135 F    ii. Helen Isabelle SPEER

80. Nellie Mildred GILLILAND was born on 16 June 1902 in , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States and died in , , California, United States.

Nellie married Roy Oliver BEASLEY.

The child from this marriage was:

   136 M    i. Donald Roy BEASLEY

81. Lois Dean GILLILAND was born on 17 January 1905 in , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States and died on 8 March 1963 in Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, United States at age 58.

Lois married Gretcha Irene ARBOGAST.

Children from this marriage were:

   137 F    i. Carol Imogene GILLILAND

+ 138 F    ii. Eileen Lucille GILLILAND

+ 139 F    iii. Lois Marie GILLILAND was born on 20 June 1932 in Richards, , Kansas, United States, died on 19 January 1977 at age 44, and was buried in Deerfield, Vernon County, Missouri, United States.

+ 140 M    iv. Alfred Dean GILLILAND

82. Elisha Grove GILLILAND was born on 17 August 1908 in Eureka, Greenwood County, Kansas, United States and died on 20 February 1954 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas, United States 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:

+ 141 F    i. Beverly Joan GILLILAND

+ 142 M    ii. Frank Wayne GILLILAND

84. Ruth Caroline GILLILAND was born on 22 June 1915 in Fort Scott, Kansas, USA and died in , , Kansas, United States.

Ruth married William Kenneth McCURRY.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 143 F    i. Marilyn Ruth McCURRY

   144 M    ii. Billy Roger McCURRY

85. Galen Wayne GILLILAND was born on 1 April 1919 in Fort Scott, Kansas, USA and died in , , Kansas, United States.

Galen married Mary Madeline SHANKLE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 145 M    i. Larry Wayne GILLILAND

+ 146 F    ii. Gail Sue GILLILAND

86. Robert Overton KEISTER was born on 17 June 1900 and died on 24 March 1954 at age 53.

Robert married Hazel MILES. Hazel was born on 12 August 1900 and died on 4 February 1976 at age 75.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 147 M    i. Forest Miles KEISTER

88. Don Deforest KEISTER 44 was born on 26 September 190844 and died in April 1986 in Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, United States44,45 at age 77.

Don married Mary BRANDT.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 148 F    i. Patricia Ruth KEISTER

+ 149 F    ii. Marylyn Jane KEISTER

+ 150 F    iii. Nancy Ann KEISTER

90. Lale Rebuck GILLILAND 48 was born on 14 May 1905 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States48 and died on 28 January 1980 in , , Kansas, United States48 at age 74.

Lale married Viola Edith GUTZMAN on 22 February 1930. Viola was born on 15 November 190484 and died on 15 January 197484 at age 69.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 151 F    i. Luella May GILLILAND

+ 152 M    ii. Neil D. GILLILAND

+ 153 F    iii. Norma Jean GILLILAND

+ 154 M    iv. Albert L. GILLILAND

Lale next married Ruth PRINTZ.

91. Gale Rebuck GILLILAND

Gale married Ruby Bernadina HOLMES.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 155 M    i. Robert Lee GILLILAND

+ 156 M    ii. Eugene L. GILLILAND

+ 157 M    iii. Don Lee GILLILAND

+ 158 F    iv. Judy Kay GILLILAND

94. Lowell Harry GILLILAND 49 was born on 25 April 1913 in Overton, Dawson County, Nebraska, United States49 and died on 27 April 1972 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States49 at age 59.

Lowell married Beulah Helen PINGETZER.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 159 M    i. Wayne H. GILLILAND

+ 160 M    ii. Dennis Eugene GILLILAND

   161 M    iii. Loyd Michael GILLILAND

+ 162 M    iv. James Robert GILLILAND

96. Mary Elizabeth GILLILAND

Mary married Rhesa Floyd WALDEN.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 163 M    i. Eldon Floyd WALDEN

+ 164 F    ii. Carolyn Elizabeth WALDEN

+ 165 F    iii. Rebecca Sue WALDEN

97. Floyd Raymond GILLILAND 51 was born on 3 January 1904 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,51 died on 23 September 1973 in , , Kansas, United States51 at age 69, and was buried in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, United States.

Floyd married Gladys Virginia HEMPHILL.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 166 F    i. Virginia Lee GILLILAND

98. John Joseph GILLILAND

John married Virginia Lee ANDERSON.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 167 M    i. Jack Eugene GILLILAND

John next married Doris Maxine BLACK.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 168 M    i. Keith Allen GILLILAND


99. Coleman Murr GILLILAND 59 was born on 5 October 191259 and died on 13 June 199659 at age 83.

Noted events in his life were:

• 1920 Federal Census: 17 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 54

• 1930 Federal Census: 24 April 1930, Benton, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. 55

• In the 1930 Federal Census he is listed as a "high school student". 55

• He was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at "rural", Franklin Township, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States on April 1940. 85

Coleman married Mary Clema SEELY, daughter of Henry Kyle SEELY 86 and Anatasia UNKNOWN, on 16 March 1935. Mary was born on 18 February 1913 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States,87 died on 19 January 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States87 at age 79, and was buried on 22 January 1993 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.

Noted events in her life were:

• She was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at "rural", Franklin Township, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States on April 1940. 85

Children from this marriage were:

   169 M    i. Richard Coleman GILLILAND

Richard married Nancy WILSON.

+ 170 M    ii. John Henry GILLILAND


100. Lyle J. GILLILAND 60 was born on 16 November 1914,60,61 died on 1 December 198760,61,62 at age 73, and was buried about 4 December 1987 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States.61

Noted events in his life were:

• 1920 Federal Census: 17 January 1920, Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 54

• 1930 Federal Census: 24 April 1930, Benton, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. 55

• In the 1930 Federal Census he is listed as a "high school student". 55

• He was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at Porter Election Precinct, , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States on 10 April 1940. 88

• He worked as a farmer in April 1940. 88

• He was buried at the Pleasant View Cemetery. 61

Lyle married Wilma Freda HUNZEKER,62 daughter of Emil HUNZEKER and Sophia FRIEDLY, on 22 August 1938 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, United States.62 Wilma was born on 26 March 1915,62 died on 24 March 2007 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States62 at age 91, and was buried on 31 March 2007 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas, United States.62

Noted events in her life were:

• Beginning in the later part of 1999, Wilma suffered from the effects of Alzheimer's disease. 62

• She was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at Porter Election Precinct, , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States on 10 April 1940. 88

• She worked as a teacher in a public school in April 1940. 88

Children from this marriage were:

+ 171 F    i. Sonia Sue GILLILAND

+ 172 M    ii. Lonn Lyle GILLILAND

+ 173 F    iii. Tania Ann GILLILAND

+ 174 F    iv. Vonne Lee GILLILAND


101. Eldon Ernest GILLILAND 63,64,65,66 was born on 19 July 1920 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,20,64,65,66,67,68,69,70 died on 1 November 1989 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States66,67,68,70 at age 69, and was buried on 3 November 1989 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States.67,68,70 The cause of his death was Lung Cancer.70

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.

Noted events in his life were:

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: 19 July 1920, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 20

• 1930 Federal Census: 24 April 1930, Benton, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. 55

• Anecdote: 22 April 1938. 89 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, United States. 63,90

• Resided: Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States.

• High School Graduation: Bratton Union Consolidated High School, 10 May 1938, , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. 91

• He served in the military as a Technician Fifth Grade in the Headquarters Company 13th Engineers Battalion 18 September 1942 to 9 October 1945. 70,92 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 9 October 1945 in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, USA. 93

• 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. 93

• He was employed as a Soil Conservation Technician with the United States Soil Convervation Service in , , Nebraska, United States. 70,90

• He resided at 384 West D Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States 1963 to August 1976, . 63

• He filed for divorce on 13 October 1976 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 90

• Death Certificate: 70

• He resided at 990 N. 3rd Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States 1 November 1989, . 63,70 Telephone: 367-3747.

• Visitation: Roberts David City Chapel, 3 November 1989, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 63,68,70

• Funeral Service: St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 3 November 1989, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 68,94 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: 95 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. 67,68,70

• His obituary was published in The Banner Press on 9 November 1989 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 94

• His obituary was published in The Lincoln Star in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. 94

• His obituary was published in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, United States. 94

Eldon married Charlotte Beth "Beth" MARTIN,64,65,96,97 daughter of Clayton William MARTIN 65,97,99 and Maude Myrtle COLLINS,97,100,101 on 11 November 1945 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States 63,64,65.,90.,98 Beth was born on 21 September 1924 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States,64,65,69,102,103,104,105 was baptized in , Franklin County, Kansas, United States, died on 6 September 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States102,104,106,107 at age 80, and was cremated on 15 September 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States.108 The cause of her death was Mouth Cancer. Other names for Beth were Beth GILLILAND,96 Charlotte Beth GILLILAND, and96 Beth MARTIN.97 She was usually called Beth.

Marriage Notes: Charlotte and Elson were married in the First Christian Church in Kansas City, Kansas, USA.

Noted events in her life were:

• Birth / Baptismal Certificate: 21 September 1924, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 103

• Anecdote: 109 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, United States. 63,96,105,110 Telephone number: 402-274-3223

• She resided at 384 West D Street, David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 63,90,100

• She resided at 650 West 21st Street, Apt. #518, Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. 63,96,110

• Resided: Pawnee City, Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States.

• Resided: Table Rock, Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States.

• 1925 Kansas State Census: 1925, , Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 111

• She was educated at Franklin County Public Schools 1930 to 25 May 1938 in Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 109,112

• She was listed on the 1930 Federal Census as living at Ohio Township, , Franklin County, Kansas, United States on 2 April 1930. 97

• High School Graduation: Princeton High School, 1938 to 14 May 1942, Princeton, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. 109,113

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 listed on the 1940 Federal Census as living at "rural", Ohio Township, Franklin County, Kansas, United States on April 1940. 114

• She was educated at Stricklers Business School in 1943 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. 109 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, United States. 109,115 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, United States. 109,115 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, United States. 109,115 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. 116

• She was employed as a Dale Electronics 1972 To 1973 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth performed "line work" while at Dale Electronics.

• She was employed as a Behlen Memorial Hospital in 1973 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth worked as a bookkeeper.

• She was employed as an Exhibitors Film Delivery 1973 To 1976 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. 109 She was the firm's local agent.

• She was employed as a McCoys Pharmacy 1974 To 1977 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 109 She worked as a bookkeeper.

• She was educated at Platte College in 1977 in Columbus, Platte County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth attended a typing refresher course.

• She was employed as a David City Service 1977 To 1979 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth worked as a bookkeeper.

• She was employed as an American Legion 1978 To 1979 in David City, Butler County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth performed various functions in this second job.

• She was employed as a Hidden Valley 1979 To 1980 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. 109 She worked as a bookkeeper.

• She was educated at Management Education, James E. Allen in 1980 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, United States. 109 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, United States. 63,109 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. 117

• She was educated at Southeast Community College in 1981 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. 109 Beth took a 3 credit sociology course.

• She resided at 1648 North 56th Terrace Apt. #10, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States 1994, . 63,118 Telephone number: 402-467-2230

• She was ill in October 2004 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. 63,96 Beth was diagnosed as having mouth cancer.

• On November 12, 2004 Beth completed and signed a "Power of Attorney for Health Care" form designating her daughter, Rhesa, as her "attorney in fact for health care". Her son, Waring, was designated as the alternate. 119

• On November 12, 2004, Beth signed a "Rights of the Terminally Ill Act Declaration" in which she instructed her attending physician "to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment that is not necessary for my comfort or to alleviate pain". 120

• On November 23, 2004, Beth completed and signed a "CPR Authorization" form in which she requested that no CPR be performed in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. 121

• On July 31, 2005, Beth signed a "Durable Power of Attorney" designating her daughter, Rhesa, as her "true and lawful attorney". Her youngest daughter, Paula, was named as the alternate. 122

• She signed a will on 31 July 2005 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, United States. 123 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 15 September 2005 in Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States. 107,108

• Death Certificate: Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States. 107

• Her obituary was published on 18 September 2005 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States. 106

• Memorial Service: D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Overland Park Chapel, 25 September 2005, Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas, United States. 96,106,124,125

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. 102

Children from this marriage were:

+ 175 M    i. Waring Lee GILLILAND 64,65,96 was born on 29 September 1949 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,64,65,126,127 was baptized on 1 January 1950 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States,128 died on 25 November 2011 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, United States96,127 at age 62, and was cremated on 25 November 2011 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States.63,96,127

   176 F    ii. Cathy Denise GILLILAND 63,64,65 was born on 24 December 1951 in Auburn, Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States,64,65,129,130 was baptized in , Richardson County, Nebraska, United States, died on 16 April 1995 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States129,130 at age 43, and was buried about 19 April 1995 in Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States.129,131 The cause of her death was complications from Diabetes. Another name for Cathy was Cathy WEAVER 129.,130

Cathy married Robert Bliss WEAVER ____________.129 They had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Resided: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States. 96

• He resided at 806 2nd Street, Humboldt, Richardson County, Nebraska, United States. 96

+ 177 F    iii. Rhesa Gaye GILLILAND

+ 178 F    iv. Paula Kaye GILLILAND

Eldon next married Jean Dixie EVANS, daughter of Perry L. EVANS and Frances F. SEIBERT, ____________ 63.,132.,133 They had no children.


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