Saturday, December 16, 2006

In Memoriam

James Forrest Estes
February 12, 1933 - October 7, 2006

From the Lincoln Journal Star:

James Forrest Estes, 73, Van Alstyne, Texas, formerly of Lincoln, died Oct. 7, 2006. Born to E. Forrest and Sarah (McReynolds) Estes, Omaha. Graduate, Lincoln High; University of Nebraska College of Engineering. U.S. Air Force veteran. Retired, Texas Instruments. Survivors: wife, Marjorie; sister, Betty Brinkman, Dorothy Munson, both Lincoln, Barbara Laughlin, Omaha, Marjorie Culp, Chula Vista, Calif.; nieces; nephews. Memorial services were held Oct. 14, 2006, at White Rock Baptist Church, Melissa, Texas.

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

In Memoriam

Elizabeth A. Cameron
August 29, 1907 - May 31, 2006

Stephen Samuel Case
July 2, 1905 - November 12, 2006

From the Lincoln Journal Star:

Stephen Samuel Case, 101, Olathe, Kan., died Nov. 12, 2006. Born, Sutton, July 2, 1905. Our beloved father and grandfather lived a frugal life with a variety of interests, living in his own home until age 97 in Lincoln. He was a proud member of the Descendants of the Mayflower, Sons of the American Revolution, and had attained the distinction of Master Gardener. He also served as a member of the Lincoln-Lancaster and State of Nebraska Commissions on Aging, and was active in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Lincoln and Senior Diners Club. Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Gwen and Raymond Lemke, Plattsmouth, Barbara Goodrick, Overland Park, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, three great great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: wife of 64 years, Dolores Johnson; three children, Jacqueline Wiseman, Yvonne (infant), Stephen Case Jr.; great granddaughters, Mallory Epperson and Vivian Lemke; five sisters; two brothers. Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Inurnment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials: Trinity United Methodist Church, Lincoln, 1345 S. 16th St., Lincoln 68502.

Monday, November 06, 2006

Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 29

The Nebraska Society's Spring Meeting is Sunday, April 29, 2007 at the Omaha Marriott Hotel.

In Memoriam

Myrna Gladys Curl
April 21, 1915 - December 16, 2005

Dorathea Bartlett
July 28, 1917 - April 7, 2006

Welcome Aboard!

Luther Palmer Johnson
Lincoln
A descendant of Pilgrim William Bradford

Board of Assistants to Meet

The Nebraska Society's Board of Assistants will meet prior to the Annual Meeting, at 11:30 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 19. The Annual Meeting begins at 1 p.m. at The Knolls Country Club, 2201 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. All board members are urged to attend.

Annual Meeting is November 19

The Nebraska Society's Annual Meeting and Thanksgiving Dinner is Sunday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. at The Knolls Country Club, 2201 Old Cheney Road, in Lincoln.

Cost is $17.50 per person. Send checks to Dorothy Munson, 941 North 67th St., Lincoln, NE 68505. Deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov. 15.

"Sharing Your Pilgrim Memories," a skit by members Glayda Scofield, Barbara Swanson and Rob Laughlin, is the program. Elections for Officers and Board of Assistants will also be held during the meeting.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Welcome Aboard!

Lynnette Ann (Shaw) Mehuron
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Stephen Hopkins

Monday, October 09, 2006

Welcome Aboard!

Charles Silvey Pugsley III
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Thomas Rogers

Bradford Lee Bosley
Los Angeles
A descendant of Pilgrim Edward Fuller

Richard Felix Nelson
Omaha
A descendant of Pilgrim Francis Cooke


Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Gail Warren Ring, 71, Dies

Gail Warren Ring, 71, a member of the Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants since 1978 has died. He was a descendant of Stephen Hopkins and served the Nebraska Society as Governor from 1987 to 1988.

From the Omaha World-Herald, Tuesday, June 13, 2006:

RING-Gail Warren, age 71, Missouri Valley, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Dolores (of 49 years) and children Darla, Lyle and Paul (Karen). Gail retired from Vickers, Inc. of Omaha in 1996 where he was employed for over 37 years.

VISITATION will be at Hennessy -Aman Funeral Home in Missouri Valley on June 13 at 7 p.m.

A Celebration of Life SERVICE will be at the United Methodist Church in Missouri Valley on June 14 at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials, which they will distribute to various organizations. Inurnment will be at a later date.