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ASSOCIATION
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In Memoriam
All Postings, FRIENDS REMEMBERED by NAME
We sadly miss the following members of the
SCS/NRCS family who have passed away.
Our sympathy and prayers are with their
families and friends.
Please email Paul
Benedict at soilwarden@verizon.net to report recent In Memoriam
notices.
For a listing of all notices by YEAR, click here.
To see RECENT remembrances, click here.
Last updated 1/2/2021
ALL, Sorted Alphabetically |
Year |
In Memoriam, By Year, then Alphabetically by Last Name |
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Abbott |
2018 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Everett Loyd Abbott (98) of Katy, Texas
passed away on June 13, 2018. Everett was born in Bradshaw, TX. He graduated
from Bradshaw High School, as well as Sul Ross State College with a BS degree
in 1950. Everett married Pansy Woods on May 28, 1943 and to this union
came three children. He proudly served in the Army and was a World War II
veteran. Everett was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church
in Bryan. He retired from the Soil Conservation Service in 1979 as an
RC&D Coordinator. Everett was much loved and will be greatly missed by
his family and many friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pansy
Woods Abbott and is survived by his daughter, Donna (Gene) Easterly
of Katy; sons, Bob (Kathy) Abbott of Austin, and Bill (Lynn) Abbott
of Irving; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, and five siblings
including his brother James Abbott of Temple who also retired from
SCS, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be
made to First United Methodist Church of Bryan. |
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Abbott |
2014 |
Virginia
Law Abbott of Bryan, Texas passed away on
July 23, 2014. She was born in in Vienna, MO. She married William Law in
1943. Virginia considered her greatest accomplishments in life to have been
raising three wonderful children, six grandchildren, and one great grandson.
She was raised in Vienna, Cedar City, and Jefferson City, MO. In 1985
Virginia married ARCSE Member Everett Abbott of Bryan, Texas who retired from
SCS in 1979 as an RC&D Coordinator. They traveled extensively enjoying
their love of their motorhome and square dancing. |
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Abbott |
2009 |
Norman
P. Abbott (96) of Boulder, Colorado passed
away on May 17, 2009. He worked on the Watershed Planning Staff for the Soil
Conservation Service in Kansas. |
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Abrams |
2009 |
William
H. Abrams (95) passed away August 20, 2009.
Mr. Abrams graduated in 1938 from Clemson University with a Bachelors Degree
in Vocational Agricultural Education. He worked five years in Pleasant Hill,
South Carolina, before transferring to Rockingham County, North Carolina in
1943 where he worked as District Conservationist until his retirement in
1976. He was precedent in death by his wife of 60 years, Virginia. He is
survived by a son, William H. “Will” Abrams, Jr. of Rockingham; two
daughters, Jenny Bea Holden of Holly Springs and Joyce Brooks Thompson of
Burlington; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. |
|
Abshure |
2004 |
Thomas
L. Abshure (83) passed away July 3, 2004 in
Elmore City, OK. “Ab” retired as State Administrative Officer. He is survived
by his wife, Melba, four daughters, a son, 10 grandchildren, and 9
great-grandchildren. |
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Achor |
2013 |
Wayne
E. Achor (64) of Canal Winchester, Ohio
passed away on July 4, 2013. He attended Ohio University and received a
bachelor’s of science in engineering. Wayne was a former SCS/NRCS Hydraulic
Engineer on the State Office Water Resources Planning Staff prior to becoming
an entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Janet, two
daughters, and a son. |
|
Ackerson |
2017 |
Honorary
Life Member Ken Ackerson (98) passed away at John Knox Village in
Pompano Beach, Florida on December 3, 2017. He would have celebrated his 99th
birthday on December 11, 2017. Ken was born on the family homestead in
Holmdel, New Jersey. He began playing piano for the Dutch Reformed Church of
Keyport, NJ at age 11 and by the time he graduated from college he was the
Church’s regular. His interest in agriculture continued when he enrolled in
Rutgers College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in
1941. He joined the USDA Soil Conservation Service following college, then
entered the Army prior to the start of World War II. He married Charlotte
Zucker, literally “the girl next door,” in 1943 while in uniform. Ken
served as a military intelligence officer with the Army Corps of Engineers at
Camp Ritchie, MD, as well as in the Philippines, rising to the rank of
Captain by the time his service concluded at the end of World War II.
Following the war, Ken resumed his career as a soil scientist with the Soil
Conservation Service, taking assignments in Delaware and Cobleskill, NY. In
1955, Ken and Charlotte were transferred to the Washington, D.C., area where
Ken continued to work for the Department of Agriculture. As a specialist in
world soils, Ken traveled to Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa
for his work with the World Soil Map Project. They became members of the
Silver Spring United Presbyterian Church, where Ken became the organist. They
continued to reside in Silver Spring until Ken’s retirement from the
government after 44 years of service in 1985. Ken and Charlotte soon moved to
Florida. As work took him to new places, he always found a church home that
could benefit from his talents on the organ. He continued to play the organ
for various services until he was 96. Ken is survived by sons and
daughters-in-law Jeffrey and Sharon Ackerson, and Neal and Renee
Ackerson; by daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and John Goddard,
and Virginia and Chuck Flynn; by 10 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. Charlotte, his wife of 69 years, passed away in
2012. The family requests donations to the Columbarium Fund of the First
Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach in lieu of flowers. |
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Ackerson |
2017 |
Honorary
Life Member Ken Ackerson (98) passed away at John Knox Village in
Pompano Beach, Florida on December 3, 2017. He would have celebrated his 99th
birthday on December 11, 2017. Ken was born on the family homestead in Holmdel,
New Jersey. He began playing piano for the Dutch Reformed Church of Keyport,
NJ at age 11 and by the time he graduated from college he was the Church’s
regular. His interest in agriculture continued when he enrolled in Rutgers
College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture in
1941. He joined the USDA Soil Conservation Service following college, then
entered the Army prior to the start of World War II. He married Charlotte
Zucker, literally “the girl next door,” in 1943 while in uniform. Ken
served as a military intelligence officer with the Army Corps of Engineers at
Camp Ritchie, MD, as well as in the Philippines, rising to the rank of
Captain by the time his service concluded at the end of World War II.
Following the war, Ken resumed his career as a soil scientist with the Soil
Conservation Service, taking assignments in Delaware and Cobleskill, NY. In
1955, Ken and Charlotte were transferred to the Washington, D.C., area where
Ken continued to work for the Department of Agriculture. As a specialist in
world soils, Ken traveled to Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa
for his work with the World Soil Map Project. They became members of the
Silver Spring United Presbyterian Church, where Ken became the organist. They
continued to reside in Silver Spring until Ken’s retirement from the
government after 44 years of service in 1985. Ken and Charlotte soon moved to
Florida. As work took him to new places, he always found a church home that
could benefit from his talents on the organ. He continued to play the organ
for various services until he was 96. Ken is survived by sons and
daughters-in-law Jeffrey and Sharon Ackerson, and Neal and Renee
Ackerson; by daughters and sons-in-law Sandra and John Goddard,
and Virginia and Chuck Flynn; by 10 grandchildren and 16
great-grandchildren. Charlotte, his wife of 69 years, passed away in
2012. The family requests donations to the Columbarium Fund of the First
Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach in lieu of flowers. |
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Adair |
2004 |
Joseph
Robert Adair, Jr. (94)
of Laurens, SC passed away April 19, 2004. He retired from SCS in 1965 with
33 years of service. |
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Adair |
2001 |
Wister
M. Adair passed away June 10, 2001. Wis
retired as an Area Engineer in 1982 and was very active with his business and
farming. |
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Adams |
2017 |
Billy
Adams (86) of Grover Hill, Ohio passed
away on May 7, 2017, at his residence. He was born in Grover Hill. He was
united in marriage to Leona V. Martin Cross, who survives in Grover
Hill. Billy worked for the Division of Wildlife – Soil Conservation Services
and the Watershed Services, combined for 42 years. He also served in the
Marines. He is survived by two step-children, Michael (Joyce) Cross of
Van Wert and Donna (Jerry) Wannemacher of Ottoville; five
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by a step-son, Philip P. Cross; and seven
brothers and five sisters. |
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Addison |
2017 |
Honorary
Life Member and Senior Conservationist Albert "Bob" Clyde
Addison (100) of Portal, Arizona passed away in Tucson on December 21,
2017. After serving as a State Conservationist for the USDA Soil Conservation
Service, Bob retired in 1977 as the Director of the Northeast National
Technical Center. |
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Affolter |
2004 |
Paul
Affolter of Illinois passed away. -
reported Aug 2004 |
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Ahlstrom |
2006 |
Ron
Ahlstrom passed away October 19, 2006. Ron
was the Budget Analyst in the State Office in Kansas at the time of his
retirement in Jan. 1994. |
|
Aho |
2017 |
Myrtle
"Myrt" Aho (95)
passed away at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota, on
September 6, 2017. Myrt and Don resided in Bismarck, ND, where they
raised their family from 1952 until 2007 when they moved to Prior Lake, MN.
Don was the State Resource Conservationist in Bismarck for many
years. Myrt is survived by her four daughters, Sharon (Wayne)
Anderson, Rockville, MD; Gayle (Steve) Potas, Prior Lake, MN; Vicki
Werve, Langley, WA; and Marti (Loren) Fazio, Mariposa, CA; and
five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Don, and son Richard (Rik). |
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Aho |
2010 |
Senior
Conservationist Donald Aho (93) passed away August 1, 2010, at McKenna
Crossings Assisted Living, Prior Lake, MN. He was a graduate of the
University of Minnesota. He worked for SCS for 35 years retiring as State
Resource Conservationist in Bismarck, ND. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle,
of 69 years; four daughters, Sharon (Wayne) Anderson, Rockville, MD; Gayle
(Steve) Potas, Prior Lake, MN; Vicki Werve, Greenbank, WA; Marti (Loren)
Fazio, Yosemite, CA; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Don
was preceded in death by a son, Richard. |
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Akeley |
2002 |
Nora
Akeley passed away Monday night May 20,
2002 following complications arising from a heart medication she was given?
Nora is the widow of Richard Akeley and she was living in Bel Air,
Maryland at the time of her death. The funeral will be held at her church,
Union Chapel United Methodist Church in Joppa, MD on Saturday May 25 at 11
am. |
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Akins |
2020 |
Loyd Akins (81) of Lindsay,
Oklahoma passed away August 25, 2020, in Lindsay. He was born on May 13,
1939, to Elmer and Zola (Courtney) Akins, in Pocasset,
Oklahoma. He married the love of his life Carolyn Akins on December 28,
1956. She proceeded him in death on July 5, 1992. Loyd worked his younger
years as a milkman and gas station attendant. He later went to work at the
USDA-Soil Conservation Service as a dam inspector, where he retired in 1994.
Loyd is survived by his five children, Steve Akins, Deborah
(Phillip) English, Laura (Bruce) Frye, Elaine (Mitch) Gilreath,
and Brenda (R.D.) Patterson, Hall; nine grandchildren Kyle, Kris,
Crystal, Quent, Dustin, Heath, Miranda, Trent
and Austin; and ten great grandchildren. In addition to his wife,
Carolyn Akins, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Amy. |
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Albright |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist William E. Albright (88) passed away August 26, 2008. Bill
retired from SCS in May 1975 as Branch Chief in the Administrative Services
Division. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service in the
8th Air Force, 379th Bomb Group in World War II. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Iris. He is survived by 2 daughters-Catherine Turner Billie Jayroe,
4 grand children and 5 great grandchildren. |
|
Alexander |
2015 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Edward Leon Alexander (93) passed
away on December 3, 2015, in Fort Worth, TX. He was born in a farmhouse in
Obion County, Tennessee. WWII veteran and proud member of the Greatest
Generation, Leon served with The 316th Fighter Squadron in
the 324th Fighter Group as a mechanic Crew Chief for P-40 and P-47
fighter planes, among others. WWII took him to India, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia,
Italy, France and Germany until the war was over in 1945, when he was
honorably discharged. He obtained the rank of Sergeant and was awarded the
Bronze Star. The GI Bill allowed Leon to attend Memphis State College
and graduate from The University of Tennessee at Knoxville on June 6, 1948
with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. His work with the Soil
Conservation Service as an irrigation engineer in Texas took him to
Harlingen, Uvalde and then Temple in 1959. The final transfer was to Ft.
Worth in 1971 where he retired in 1980. Leon was preceded in death by
his wife of 67 years in 2014, Faye Herriman, his son Jerry Lee
Alexander, and son-in-law, Charles Edgar Nash III. He is survived
by daughter Deborah Alexander Nash; son David V. Alexander and
wife Cheryl, their children Brandon and Madeline. |
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Alexander |
2013 |
Jerry
Alexander (65) of Ft. Worth, Texas passed
away on September 16, 2013. Jerry is survived by his wife, Katie, and three
step-children. Jerry was the son of E. Leon and Faye Alexander of Fort Worth,
TX. Leon retired in 1980 as a water management engineer with SCS. |
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Alexander |
2012 |
Thelma
G. Alexander (59) of
Somerset, Kentucky passed away July 20, 2012. Thelma was a retired RC&D
clerk with SCS. She held a bachelor’s degree from Berea College, loved to
cook and bake pies, and sing in church. She is survived by her son, Kevin
Dewayne Alexander of Somerset; and two grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in
death by her husband, Kenneth Alexander, who passed away in 1994. |
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Alexander |
2005 |
John
D. Alexander passed away
August 21, 2005. John retired as Area Conservationist. He resided at
Somerset, KY at the time of his death. |
|
Allbritton |
2019 |
Margaret Ann Allbritton (95) of Wildwood, Florida passed away on August 29, 2019 at the Harbor Chase Assisted
Living Center in Wildwood. Margaret retired from the USDA-Soil Conservation
Service in 1984 after working 35 years as the Area Clerk at the Mayfield,
Kentucky Area Office. She was a member of the Hickory Baptist Church for 70
years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Allbritton,
seven brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy
(Ted) Knue of The Villages, Florida; two grandchildren, Marnie and
Neill Knue; and three great-grandchildren. |
|
Allen |
2020 |
Senior Conservationist and Honorary Member Malvern
“Mook” Walter Allen (93) of Bunker Hill, Illinois passed away at his home
on June 5, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1927, in Wood River, Illinois to Ernest
L. Allen Sr. and Ellen R. (Reed) Allen. He married Helen Marie
(Burns) Allen on September 12, 1953 in Shipman, Illinois. Mook started
his career working for McDonald Aircraft before coming to work for the
USDA-Soil Conservation Service as an engineer. During his career he served as
Area Engineer in the Edwardsville Area Office and then went to work for the
Northeast Technical Center as an Environmental Engineer. Mook was a member of
the American Legion of Bunker Hill. He was active in Boy Scouts and youth
organizations in Bunker Hill, Illinois. He was also active in the National
Active and Retired Federal Employees Association serving for a while as a
Director of that organization. He is survived by his wife, Helen Marie
Allen of Bunker Hill; children, Michael (Joan) Allen, Kathleen (Mark)
Knetzer, Theresa (David) Bryan, Denise (James) Davis, John (Bonnie) Allen,
Joan (Jerry) Flarity, and Richard (Leann) Allen; 17 grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. |
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Allen |
2019 |
Donald
W. "Don" Allen (90)
of Vevay, Indiana, passed away January 29, 2019. He was born on October 12,
1928, at the farm house on Plum Creek Road in Switzerland County, Indiana. He
was the oldest son of the late, Alva Clarence and Geraldine (Wiley)
Allen. Don was inducted into the United States Army on March 28, 1951,
serving during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of
Private First Class on March 18, 1952. Don was united in marriage on February
26, 1956, at the Caledonia Parsonage in Moorefield, Indiana, to the late, Thelma
Jean Lowe. Don was employed for the Madison Proving Ground in Madison,
Indiana and for the Switzerland County Soil & Water District for several
years. He is survived by his son, Stephen D. Allen; step-sons, Marty
Hankins and William “Bill” Hankins (Janet); son-in-law Carl Siefert.
Don was very active and highly recognized in the Scottish Rite – an arm of
the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Mt. Sterling Baptist Church and the Vevay
American Legion Post #185. |
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Allen |
2019 |
Keith
Jordan Allen (93) of
Salem, Oregon died peacefully at the Sweet Bye and Bye Assisted Living
Facility on Tuesday March 19, 2019. Keith served our country by enlisting in
the US Army Air Force and received an honorable discharge. Keith graduated
from Oregon State University with a degree in Civil Engineering and made his
career in the USDA Soil Conservation Service in Oregon. He married Ardys
Struckmeier in 1950, and they had two sons, Jerry and Gail.
Ardys passed away in 1985, but he found love again when he married his 2nd
wife, Ruth in 1987. He attended the 1st Christian Church in Salem for
many years. He loved taking vacations with Ruth in their 5th Wheel and enjoyed
volunteering at their church and for Meals on Wheels. Ruth passed away in
March 2018. He is survived by his two sons and two grandchildren. |
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Allen |
2008 |
Noble
D. Allen (80) passed away March 1, 2008. Noble
retired after 25 years with SCS as a Core Drill Operator. His wife, Sidney,
preceded him in death. He is survived by sons, Tommie and Tim; daughter,
Bonnie Fowler; and 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Memorials may
go to Pennroyal Hospice, 101 W 18th St., Hopkinsville, KY or the American
Cancer Society, Attn: Dee Eggers, 203 Choctaw Dr., Cadiz, KY 42211. |
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Allen |
2004 |
David
Allen passed away in Lee, NH on
September 17, 2004. Less than 22 hours later David’s wife, Natalie, also
passed away. David was the State Biologist for New Hampshire and Maine prior
to his retirement in 1979. |
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Allen |
2000 |
V.
Jay Allen (85) passed away November 16,
2000. Jay retired as the State Conservation Engineer in Nevada. He was also
the first State Engineer in Nevada. |
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Alley |
2017 |
Elaine Rolley Alley (93) of Henrico, Virginia passed away
peacefully May 7, 2017. She was born in Cheriton, VA and was preceded in
death by her husband, Ira Walter "Pat" Alley. Elaine retired from
the Soil Conservation Service. She was an active member of Welborne United
Methodist Church for over 60 years. She is survived by her daughter, Trish
Minter (Allen); her son, Bill Alley (Janet); five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Welbourne United Methodist Church, 920 Maybeury Dr., Henrico, Va. 23229.
Online condolences may be sent to woodyfuneralhomeparham.com. |
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Alley |
2013 |
George W. Alley (92) of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin passed away on
September 1, 2013 after a long illness. He was in his first semester at
Purdue University on Dec. 7, 1941. As a member of the ROTC, he knew he’d be
called to active duty soon, so he enrolled in the paratroopers, signing a
little slip of paper that said, “I agree to jump out of an airplane in flight
with the use of a parachute.” George reported for duty on Nov. 6, 1942,
and arrived in England in January 1944. He spent 22 months overseas and was
decorated for his participation in four major campaigns in Europe with the
fabled 101st Airborne, including – after just three practice jumps –
parachuting behind enemy lines on the night before D-Day. (A story about his
experiences during the war can be read on-line in the archives of the
Peninsula Pulse, www.ppulse.com/Articles-c-2012-05-24-101907.114136-Memories-of-World-War-II-Still-Vivid-for-George-Alley.html).
George returned to Purdue after the war and graduated a semester early on
Feb. 7, 1949, with a degree in forestry. During 38 years with the U.S.
Forestry Service and the Soil Conservation Service, he worked as a forester
and soil conservationist in Indiana, California, Nebraska, and Wisconsin,
retiring as the SCS State Forester in 1985. George and Juanita celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary on June 28, 2013. He is survived by his wife,
Juanita Hall Alley, and four children, six grandchildren, and a
great-grandchild. George was predeceased by a son and a grandson. |
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Almquist |
2016 |
Alton
Wilhelm Almquist (100)
passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 in Vacaville, California. He was
born at St. Hilaire, MN, the fourth child of eight. He was baptized in
Augustana (Swedish) Lutheran Church, St. Hilaire and confirmed in St. Hilaire
Lutheran Church. In April 1942, he enlisted in the United States Navy, May
23, 1942. His boot training was at Great Lakes Training Station. He was with
the initial invasion fleet at Gela Beach, Sicily and Salerno, Italy,
Normandy, France, North African campaign, England and also worked at the
Naval Ordinance Plant in Pocatello, ID. Due to a severe hearing loss he was
discharged from the Philadelphia Naval Hospital in 1945. After his discharge
from the service, Alton enrolled at the University of Minnesota and graduated
with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering. He then returned to the
family farm and enrolled in graduate school at U of M. He worked for the
Bureau of Indian Affairs in South Dakota and Arizona. On October 14, 1950,
Alton was united in marriage to Constance Esther Conrad, whom he had met
while serving in the navy. They were married at Foundry Methodist Church in
Washington, DC. In July, 1958, Alton started working for Soil Conservation
Service in Concord, CA. He designed numerous flood control projects
throughout the state. In August, 1963 the couple moved to El Cerrito, CA. He
became a registered civil engineer in 1966. In November, 1973, the couple
moved to Davis, CA and on March 31, 1984, he retired from the Soil
Conservation Service. Alton was a long-time member of the American Society of
Agricultural Engineers. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
and the Disabled American Veterans. Alton is survived by a brother, two
sisters, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by wife in 1989.
Cards can be sent to his “oldest living relative”, his sister Mrs. Olive
Dunman, 6940 33rd Avenue, Wheatridge, CO 8033. |
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Amonett |
2010 |
Carl
Amonett (54), NRCS employee at Blackland
Research Station, was killed in an auto-motorcycle accident October 16, 2010,
in Temple, Texas. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a
master’s degree in forestry. In 1982 he began his career as soil
conservationist in Kountze, TX. From 1987 to 2000, he worked in Center as a
district conservationist. From 2000 on, he worked in Temple for Blackland
Research as a member of the Water Resources Assessment Team at Blackland. He
served more than 28 years with the government in agricultural soil care.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Russell Amonett of Academy; a son,
Christopher Amonett of Dallas; and two daughters, Stacy Amonett of Denton and
Sarah Amonett of Academy. |
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Amos |
2020 |
William Henry Amos, Jr. (87) of Horse Cave, Kentucky passed away September 19, 2020 at
his home. He was a native of Barren County Kentucky and a member of Horse
Cave Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher. William worked for
the USDA-Soil Conservation Service and retired as the State Agronomist for
Kentucky. He was a gentleman farmer and a loving husband, father, grandfather
and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kaye Amos;
one son, Chuck Amos; two daughters, Robin Keller (Tim Hix) and Suanne
Jacobs (David); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A
graveside service was held September 21, 2020 at Hose Cave Municipal
Cemetery. |
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Andersen |
2017 |
Senior
Conservationist Gilbert M. Andersen (94) passed away peacefully at the
North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, North Dakota, on August 11, 2017. In
April of 1944, Gil entered the U.S. Marine Corp, serving in WWII and
stationed in California and Hawaii. He served in Iwo Jima Volcano Islands in
1945, and received the Navy Unit Commendation for service in Iwo Jima. He was
discharged on June 7, 1946. Gil worked as a technician for the Soil
Conservation Service in the Jamestown District office from 1949 until
retirement in 1986. Gil is survived by sons, Rodney (Phyllis) of Grand
Forks, ND, Randy of Gainesville, FL, and Jeff (Shelly) of
Jamestown; daughter Sue (Butch) Forester, Jamestown and
daughter-in-law Julie Andersen, Naples, FL; five grandsons, two
granddaughters, and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his
parents, wife Ruth, and two sons (Gary and Gregory). |
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Andersen |
2012 |
Richard
H. Andersen (79) of
Athens, Georgia passed away July 19, 2012. He was a retired soil scientist
with SCS. In the May/ June, 2010 issue had a brief reference to Richard and
Barbara's volunteer program for the Homeless in Athens. They were
successful in moving their program into a new Homeless Shelter in Athens.
Richard was Soil Scientist on Team in Afghanistan written up by Douglas Helms
in newest Nov/Dec ARCSE newsletter. Survivors include his wife, Barbara
Kindig Andersen, three daughters, a son, five grandchildren, and one great
grandchild. In lieu' of flowers, the family, requests that donations be made
to The Bigger Vision of Athens. Online condolences may be offered at
www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com. |
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Anderson |
2017 |
Carl
Leo Anderson (96) of
Columbia, Missouri passed away on April 3, 2017. Carl, better known as “Leo”
was born in Longton, Kansas. Leo was named Outstanding Young Farmer by the
4-H Club in 1939. Leo served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a radioman on
the USS Perkins, which was sunk and then the USS Bearss. When he returned
from the war, he completed his college education at Kansas State University
on the G.I. Bill. He began his career with the Soil Conservation Service in
Kansas as a field irrigation engineer and retired as the National Irrigation
Engineer in Washington. D.C. Leo was the published author of three irrigation
manuals. He traveled to Turkey, Russia, and Pakistan to assist farmers with
irrigation projects. Leo was a member of the Valley View Church of Christ.
During his lifetime he preached and taught the gospel. Leo preached his last
sermon when he was 91 years old. Those surviving Leo are daughters and
spouse, Joyce Mahan and Karla (Richard) McGough; 10
grandchildren; and 20 great- grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his
wife of 70 years, Nina Grace Preston Anderson, and his grandson, Landon
Dasher. |
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Anderson |
2017 |
James
Stillman Alderson
(70) of Star, Texas passed away on October 2, 2017 at his residence. He was
born in Lampasas, Texas. He married Sharleen Clary on Sept. 4, 1971.
He was a plant specialist for the Natural Resources Conservation Service in
Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Kirby James Alderson, in
November 1975. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Cody Alderson and
Kyle Alderson; a daughter, Mitzi Reynolds; three brothers, and
10 grandchildren. |
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Anderson |
2016 |
Nina
Grace Preston Anderson
(96) passed away on March 24, 2016. Nina was born in Lamar, CO. She married
Carl Leo Anderson Jan. 26, 1946, in Burdett, Kansas. They celebrated 70 years
of marriage in January. Carl retired from SCS as the assistant State Engineer
in the late sixties. Nina graduated from Emporia State Teachers College in
Emporia, KS. She was an All-State basketball player in high school. She is
survived by her husband, Leo Anderson; two daughters, 10 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren. |
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Anderson |
2011 |
Senior
Conservationist E. William 'Bill' Anderson (96) passed away March 3, 2011.
He received his Bachelor of Science in range management and forestry from the
University of Idaho in 1937 and his Master of Science in range management and
animal husbandry from Oregon State College (now University) in 1940-the
second Master of Science ever awarded in rangeland resources. During World
War II, Bill served in the South Pacific at the rank of U.S. Navy lieutenant,
junior grade, in Air Combat Intelligence. In 1946, he was promoted to
lieutenant commander U.S. Navy Reserve. Upon his return to Oregon and to SCS,
Bill rose to become the state range conservationist and was the original
author of the State of Oregon's "Range Site Guides." Bill was a
charter member of the Society for Range Management; president the
International Society for Range Management; and the winner of the Section's
and the Parent Society's highest achievement awards, the Trail Boss and the
Renner awards, respectively. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 66
years, Lois in 2005; survivors include daughters, Christine (Dwight) Ferris
of Salem and Elizabeth (Alan) Vandehey of Portland; and four grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the following: E. William
and Lois Anderson Memorial Fund, in care of John Buckhouse, Department of
Rangeland Ecology and Management, 200 Strand Agricultural Hall, Oregon State
University, Corvallis, OR 97331. |
|
Anderson |
2010 |
Frank
L. Anderson (85) passed
away March 8, 2010, at Harmony Living in Stoughton, Wisconsin. He served in
the U.S. Navy during WWII, training at the Naval Electronics Schools at
Purdue University, and serving on the Destroyer, USS Bradford (DD545) in the
South Pacific. He was discharged in 1946 and attended the University of
Wisconsin-Madison, receiving a B.S. degree in soil science. Frank worked for
SCS as a soil scientist, retiring in 1989. He is survived by three children,
Linda Anderson, Charles Anderson and Margaret (Ron) Hetzler. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Marian, in March 2009. |
|
Anderson |
2008 |
Glen
B. Anderson (82) passed
away Oct. 18, 2008. Glen started his career as a Soil Scientist and served in
Bristol, Marion, Fairfax, and Richmond, VA. He ended his career in Jan. 1986
in the Virginia State Office. Glen was a Fellow in SWCS. He is survived by
his wife, Margot; sons Glen and Daniel; daughter, Susan Bishop; and five
grandchildren. |
|
Anderson |
2006 |
Helmer
“Andy” Anderson (99) passed
away June 22, 2006. Andy began his career with the Forest Service as a
supervisor in a CCC camp. He started with SCS in 1950 as a Soil
Conservationist in Chippewa County, WI. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Helen, and daughter, Jeanne Tyner. He is survived by his son Bruce and
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. |
|
Anderson |
2005 |
Stanley
M. Anderson (81) passed
away October 12, 2005. Stanley retired as a District Conservationist in New
York. His wife, Lois, survives. |
|
Anderson |
2004 |
Francis
P. Anderson of Illinois
passed away. - reported Aug 2004 |
|
Anderson |
2004 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist R. D. Anderson (93) passed away May
20, 2004. He retired in July 1975 as Assistant State Conservationist in
Colorado. |
|
Anderson |
2004 |
Obert
Anderson of Illinois passed away. -
reported Aug 2004 |
|
Anderson |
2003 |
Andy
Anderson of IL passed away recently
(2003). |
|
Anderson |
2002 |
David
B. Anderson passed away
September 1, 2002. He served in SCS for over 35 years. He retired as RC&D
Coordinator in Oregon. His wife, Shirley, passed away in 1999. The family
asks that remembrances go to the Nature Conservancy of Oregon, 821 SE 14th
Ave., Portland, OR 97214. |
|
Anderson |
2001 |
Honorary
Member and Statesman Sanford Anderson (92) passed away December 20,
2001. Sanford retired in 1971 after a career in SCS as a Soil Scientist. His
last duty station was in Tunisia. He is survived by his wife, Miriam. |
|
Anderson |
2000 |
Paul
Anderson (86) passed away December 16,
2000. He was a District Conservationist in Washington County, Maryland, and
had a 41-year career with SCS. |
|
Andreas |
2013 |
Susan
Lynn nee Bunger Andreas
(60) of Maryville, Illinois passed away October 7, 2013 at her residence.
Susan graduated from Oregon High School, Oregon, IL, and then attended
Rockford Business College. She retired as an administrative assistant for the
Triad School District #2. She is survived by her husband, Michael E. Andreas
who retired as an area engineer with NRCS in 2008. Also surviving is a son,
Bryan (Carrie) Andreas of Edwardsville, IL; daughter, Janna (Dan) Pettus of
Glen Carbon, IL; and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
made to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63110. |
|
Andresen |
2006 |
Senior
Conservationist Andrew J. Andresen (98) passed away March 19, 2006.
Andrew retired in Sept. 1975 as an Area Conservationist in California. His
wife of 63 years, Bonnalyn, passed away some time ago. |
|
Andreucetti |
2012 |
Member
Eugene Andreuccetti (70) of Sacramento, California passed away
September 28, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Mary Andreuccetti, daughters,
Tracy Lawson (Terry) and Kelly Prudek (Fred); 5 grandchildren and 3
great-grandchildren. Gene graduated Humboldt State University in 1966 with a
BS degree in wildlife management and range science. In 1966, he began a 32
year career working for SCS. He served in several positions before serving as
the California State Conservationist from 1982-88, the Director of
Conservation Planning Division, the Assistant Chief for the South and
retiring in 1998 as Regional Conservationist for the West Region. Gene also
served as the ARCSE Vice-President for the West from 2006 to 2008. Throughout
Gene's life, he demonstrated a love for the land and its wildlife. This was
reflected in his involvement in Ducks Unlimited and California Waterfowl
Association (CWA), where he was an active life member. Remembrances may be
made in his memory to CWA, 1346 Blue Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678. |
|
Andrews |
2015 |
John
W. Andrews (72), Greensboro, NC, died June
20, 2015. John retired as District Conservationist, Greensboro Field Office
with over 35 years of federal service. He graduated from N.C. State
University. A veteran of the US Army, he served our country in Korea. John
was a lifetime member of the V F. W. Post #7726. He was a generous, kind, and
loving man and enjoyed outdoor pursuits with his sons, Ward and Bryan. He is
survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Patricia Potter Andrews, sons,
Jonas Ward Andrews of Greensboro, William Bryan Andrews and wife Mindy of
Greensboro; brother, Jerry Andrews and wife DeAnna of Charlottesville, VA and
granddaughters, Liliah Erykah Andrews and Ella Harper Andrews. |
|
Andrews |
2013 |
James
M. (Jimmy) Andrews, Jr.
(72) of Washburn, North Carolina, passed away on May 6, 2013. Jimmy retired
as Soil Conservation Technician in Rutherfordton, NC, with over 30 years of
service. He also worked in Cleveland and McDowell Counties. Jimmy was a
graduate of Cool Springs High School and attended Western Carolina
University. In addition to his community service, Jimmy was an avid horseshoe
pitcher and competed at many local, state, and regional tournaments. The
highlight of his horseshoe pitching career was winning the Elders I-2
division of the National Horseshoe Pitching Association World Championship
Tournament in Knoxville, TN in 2012. He is survived by his wife Patsy; three
daughters, Bonnie Andrews (Phil) Fisher of Matthews, NC, Carol Andrews
(David) Winesette of Waxhaw, NC, and Gail Andrews (Sean) Tarlton of
Pittsboro, NC; and seven grandchildren. |
|
Angelo |
2011 |
Madeline
Angelo (71) of Amber, New York passed away
May 20, 2011. She was the wife of former New York State Office Engineering
Technician, David Angelo. She worked many years as a clerk for the US Post
Office in Marietta. Surviving are her husband of 52 years, David Angelo;
children, Christine Caudwell of England, and Corey Angelo of New Jersey; and
one granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Amber
Congregational Church, 2366 Otisco Valley Road, Marietta, N.Y. 13110. |
|
Appleton |
2015 |
Lance C. Appleton (62) of Columbia passed away February 18,
2015, at home with family by his side. He is survived by his wife of 42 years
Merna Appleton (computer specialist in IT (OCIO) in the NRCS State Office,
Columbia, Missouri). Also surviving are two children and six grandchildren.
Lance had a 30-year, full-time international evangelistic ministry. He was a
prolific songwriter and accomplished musician on the piano, flute, guitar and
harmonica. Lance recorded eight albums. Online condolences and tributes can
be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com. |
|
Arbogast |
2016 |
Rex L. Arbogast (91) of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on
March 14, 2016, at Meyer Care Center. He was born in Sprague, Missouri. He
was preceded in death by one brother and one great-great-grandchild. Rex
served as a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Force, attaining
the rank of Private First Class. He worked as a Soil Conservation Technician
for the Soil Conservation Service office in Higginsville, retiring in 1979.
He also enjoyed farming. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Higginsville and a member of the Higginsville American Legion Post #223. In
addition to his wife of 66 years, Gertrude, he is survived by two sons, Duane
Arbogast of Higginsville, MO and Ralph (Susan) Arbogast of Higginsville, MO,
one daughter, Susan (Mark) LaRoche of Cookville, TN; and nine grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Online condolences
may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com. |
|
Archer |
2009 |
Senior
Conservationist Donald Vincent Archer (86) of Caldwell, OH formerly of
Circleville, passed away April 15. 2009 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He
married his high school sweetheart, Martha Geneva (Wilson) Archer in 1945.
Don served our country in the U.S. Coast Guard, was a graduate of The Ohio
State University and a member of the Summerfield American Legion Post #415.
Growing up on the farmland of Noble County instilled a passion for the land
and the environment that he carried into his 33 year career as Pickaway
County District Soil Conservationist. One of his primary "clients"
was the former Chief of SCS, Bill Richards. After retirement, he continued
the work he loved as a surveyor for the Pickaway County Engineer. He often
mentored university students studying in the field and treasured the
opportunity to teach and pass along his respect for the land to the next
generation. He was involved in the community as a 4-H advisor and member of
the Community United Methodist Church. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years
Geneva Archer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community United
Methodist Church, 120 North Pickaway St. Circleville, OH 43113; Caldwell
United Methodist Church, 537 Main St., Caldwell, OH 43724; or the Pickaway
Soil and Water Conservation District, 110 Island Rd, Suite D, Circleville, OH
43113. |
|
Ard |
2015 |
Life
Member and Senior Conservationist Roy G. Ard (90) of Wilcox,
Arizona passed away on July 6, 2015 while visiting family and friends in Oklahoma.
His wife of 69 years, Fran and two oldest sons were with him when he finally
lost his long battle with Parkinson's Disease. His third son, Jeff is
also a Parkinson's victim. Greg his youngest son had a heart attack and died
September 4, 2014. Roy worked for SCS for over 30 years, all over Arizona. He
retired as a RC&D Coordinator in 1990. He was born on April 24, 1925 in
Drumright, Okla. In 1942, Roy accepted a position as a roughneck on a
drilling rig working for Taylor Drilling Company of Fairfield, Ill. On April
23, 1943, Roy enlisted into the service of his country in the United States
Navy. After completion of basic training in San Diego, Calif., Roy attended
Landing Craft School (LCS) and was assigned to USS Megrez (AK-126); a
Crater-class cargo ship commissioned in World War II and responsible for
delivering troops, goods and equipment to locations in the war zone. He was
honorably discharged from military service on March 1, 1946 in Norman, Okla.
He graduated from Oklahoma A&M in 1950. Roy was an active member of many
organizations including Elks Lodge, American Legion, and was a 32nd Degree
Mason of Safford, Arizona Lodge 16. He was also a member of the Methodist
Church. He served in numerous capacities and offices of these organizations. Roy
was an amateur geologist and was considered by many as a rock hound. He is
survived by his wife of 69 years, Frances Ard of the home; three sons,
Stephen Ard of Drumright, Okla., Anthony Ard of Hope, Idaho, and Jeffrey Ard
of Kennewick, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and one
great-great-granddaughter. |
|
Aresndorf |
2013 |
Roger
C. Arensdorf (91) of
Boise, Idaho passed away on May 13, 2013. In addition to his wife of nearly
70 years, Geraldine Lea Arensdorf, Roger is survived by his five children:
Jennifer Arensdorf Morlan, Ann Arensdorf Taylor, John Arensdorf, Kathy
Arensdorf Brown and Chris Arensdorf. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren
and 9 great-grandchildren. He spent his early years growing up on a farm near
Ensign, Kansas with his parents and brothers. Upon graduating from Fort Hays
Kansas State College in 1943, Roger proudly served his country as a Naval
Officer in the Amphibious Forces during World War II. After the war, he
returned to Southwest Kansas where he spent his working career as a Soil
Conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service. He retired in 1980 as the
District Conservationist in the Dodge City field office. Roger and Geraldine
moved to New Braunfels, Texas in July 1990. In August 2012 they moved to
Boise, Idaho to be near family. |
|
Argabright |
2020 |
Dorthy Ann (Dirks) Argabright (89) passed away February 20, 2020 at Homestead of
Topeka Assisted Living Center in Topeka, Kansas. Dorthy was the spouse of Senior
Conservationist Melvin (Scott) Argabright who passed away in 2011. Scott
retired as National Technology Center Agronomist in Lincoln, Nebraska in
1992. Dorthy continued to live in Lincoln following Scott’s death until 2014
when she moved to an assisted living facility in Topeka. She and Scott were
married on August 24, 1949 at her family home near Martin South Dakota. In
addition to being a full-time homemaker and mother of four she also worked as
a part-time waitress. She was an active member of the United Methodist
Church. |
|
Argabright |
2011 |
Senior
Conservationist Melvin "Scott" Argabright (84) of Lincoln,
Nebraska passed away December 26, 2011 from acute myelogenous leukemia. He
graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1951. After farming for five
years, in November 1955, he joined SCS in South Dakota. During the next 25
years, he served as district conservationist, area conservationist, state
agronomist, and state resource conservationist at various locations in South
Dakota. In 1980, Scott and Dorthy moved to Lincoln where Scott was assigned
as conservation agronomist serving a 12 state Midwest region. He retired from
SCS in 1992. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorthy; sons,
daughters-in-law, Norman (Cherrie) Argabright, Topeka, KS; Patrick (Karen)
Argabright, Jackson, NJ; Virginia Argabright, Lincoln, NE; Diana (Martin)
Schweitzer, Swanton, NE; eight grandchildren; and numerous great
grandchildren. Memorials contributions are suggested to Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, 8320 South Street. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral
Services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at
www.roperandsons.com. |
|
Arms |
2015 |
Senior
Conservationist Fred Arms (97) of Danville, Kentucky (formerly of
Russell County) passed away on September 25, 2015. He was a World War II
Veteran of US Army, a member of First Christian Church in Danville and worked
for US Department of Agriculture. He retired from the Soil Conservation
Service in 1979 as the Asst State Soil Scientist. He was a member of Duvall
Masonic Lodge #6 in Bardstown, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife of
sixty years, Enola Belle Foley Arms. Survivors include two children:
Eric Arms, Lexington, KY and Laura (Jason) Craven, Louisville, six
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. |
|
Armstrong |
2011 |
Brett
Armstrong was killed during June 2011, in a
forest harvesting operation. Brett was Emily Armstrong’s husband and was only
36 years old. Emily is an NRCS Soil Conservationist stationed in Madison
County, NY – Hamilton Field Office. Brett leaves behind Emily, two young
children with a third child on the way. We’re all quite numb here. |
|
Arno |
2001 |
Statesman
John Arno (88) passed away August 27, 2001 at his home in Dexter, ME.
John was a Soil Scientist with SCS in Maryland, New York, and Maine until his
retirement in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Imogene, of 57 years. |
|
Arnold |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist Verle M. Arnold (88) passed away Nov. 20, 2008. Verle
retired in Jan. 1980 as a District Conservationist in Iowa. He died just 3
days before his 89th birthday. He is survived by 3 sons-John, Gene, and
Jeffrey; a daughter, Jacque Pirtle; 12 grandchildren and 6 great
grandchildren. Memorials may go to the Bloomfield, United Methodist Church. |
|
Askew |
2019 |
Senior Conservationist Elton Washington Askew, Jr. (93),
formerly of Edenton, North Carolina, passed away July 14, 2019, in Zebulon
Rehabilitation Center, Zebulon, North Carolina. Elton was a veteran of World
War II. He served in the European Theatre in Gen. George S. Patton’s Third
Army and was a squad leader of a .30 caliber water-cooled machine-gun outfit
in the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry Regiment. A retired civil
engineering technician, he worked with the Soil Conservation Service for 30
years and was known for his self-reliance, work ethic, and ingenuity. He was
a member of Edenton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence
"L.C." Askew, and by his beloved wife of 47 years, Sandra
Freeman Askew. Surviving are his three sons, Elton Jesse Askew (Kathy)
of Raleigh, North Carolina, Paul Freeman Askew (Julie) of Smithfield,
North Carolina, and David Thomas Askew of Washington, DC; and five
grandchildren, Daniel, Emily, Lauren, Katelyn, and Paula Ann Askew.
Graveside services were held at Beaver Hill Cemetery in Edenton, North
Carolina on July 17, 2019. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Edenton-Chowan Senior Center, 204 East Church Street, Edenton, North Carolina
27932. |
|
Askew |
2010 |
Melvin
G. Askew (80) passed away July 4, 2010 at
home in Cavalier, ND. Mel worked as a Construction Inspector on many of the
Watershed Projects in the NE corner of North Dakota for many years. He served
in the US Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife
Ileen; two daughters, Linda (Ron) Wagner, Champaign, IL; Lana (Vern “J.R.”)
Lee, Cambridge, WI; three sons, Curtis, Hensel, ND; Randy, Moorhead, MN; Ken,
Minneapolis, MN; seven grandchildren, a great-grandson; six siblings, five
stepchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, and six step great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie, who passed away June 18, 1989. |
|
Asp |
2006 |
Noel
R. Asp (77) passed away June 23, 2006 at
Fargo, ND. He worked at Milaca, MN; Fargo, ND and Finley, ND retiring in
1989. He is survived by his wife, Norma Asp, Mayville, ND; a son and 3
grandchildren. |
|
Aten |
2005 |
Virginia
Aten passed away March 21, 2005.
Virginia was the wife of Fred Aten. Senior Conservationist Fred retired as
Area Conservationist in Ohio in Jan. 1979. |
|
Atwood |
2014 |
Nova
D. Atwood (92) of Salina, Kansas passed
away on September 15, 2014. He retired in 1979 after 32 years from the USDA
as a Soil Conservationist/Agricultural Economist on the Water Resources
Planning Staff in the Kansas State Office. He was a member of the National
Association of Federal Employees and the First Christian Church Salina,
Kansas. Survivors include son, Darroll (Lanis) Atwood of Ozawkie, Kansas;
daughter-in-law, Sherrie Atwood of Salina, Kansas; and one granddaughter. He
is preceded by his wife, Dorothy (Jones) Atwood; and son, Doyle D. Atwood.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 2727 E.
Crawford, Salina, Kansas 67401. |
|
Augustine |
2008 |
Marshall
T. "Auggie" Augustine
(96) was born in Addison, PA July 28, 1912 and passed away there September
25, 2008. He graduated from Penn State School of Forestry in 1938. Auggie
retired from SCS in December 1968 as a Plant Material Specialist in Maryland.
He was known throughout his career as a "teacher" for many SCS'ers
and farmers. He helped create the Old Petersburg-Addison Historical Society
and was a member of the Confluence Lions Club. He is survived by his 2
children-Fran and Tarrant. |
|
Ault |
2002 |
Max
A. Ault (70) passed away Sunday, January
27, 2002 in Tea, SD. Max's widow, LaVerne said, "Max had a massive heart
attack on the 18th while we were out for dinner. It was quite a
shock as he had been feeling fine.” He was in a coma and never came
out of it. He was born Aug. 9, 1931 in Holmesville, NE. He earned a B.S.
degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska, and was a
State Administrative Officer for SCS for 18 years retiring in 1987. He served
in Lincoln, NE; Syracuse, NY; Bismarck, ND; and Huron, SD. He served in the
U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran
Church and the American Legion in Tea. His hobbies included golf, reading,
crossword puzzles, and football - especially CORNHUSKER football). |
|
Austin |
2019 |
Honorary Lifetime Member and Senior Conservationist William
(Bill) E. Austin Sr. (93) passed away on April 19, 2019 at his home
in The Village at Gainesville, Gainesville, Florida. Bill was born on
November 2, 1925 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the only child of the
late Culpepper and Eddie Smith Austin. He received an AA degree
from Lees McRae Junior College, Banner Elk, North Carolina in 1944.
Immediately following his graduation from Lees McRae, he entered the U.S.
Army and served in both the European and Pacific Theaters. His unit was
involved in the “Battle of the Bulge” and was redeployed to the Philippines
after the German surrender. After serving with the Japanese occupation
forces, he was discharged and returned home in May of 1946, having achieved
the rank of Master Sergeant. He also served for a year as an activated
reservist during the Korean conflict. Returning to North Carolina, he briefly
attended University of North Carolina Charlotte and The Citadel before
graduating from North Carolina State in 1950 with an engineering degree. His
professional career was devoted to agriculture and natural resource conservation.
He served with the USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS/NRCS) in various
states including North Carolina, Indiana, Alabama and Florida. His last
position with the agency was in Gainesville, Florida, serving as State
Conservationist. He returned to Raleigh, North Carolina, following retirement
from SCS to head the North Carolina Division of Soil and Water Conservation
for two years. He was a member of several professional and civic
organizations including Junior Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, Soil Conservation
Society of America, American Society of Agricultural Engineers and American
Geophysical Union, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Protestant and spent
his retirement years in Gainesville and Welaka, Florida. His late wife, Anna
C. Austin and he are survived by three children, five Grandchildren and
seven Great-Grandchildren. They are: Son, Bill Jr. (Peggy) of
Palm City, Florida, and their children Molly and Paige;
Daughter Terry A. Howard of Gainesville, Florida, and her children Christine
(Jason) Shoop, Holly Springs, North Carolina, and their children Hailey
and Holly; and Amanda (Kyle) Hogg, High Springs, Florida, their
children Cambell, Cailyn and Karlee; and son Randy (Amy)
of Dacula, Georgia and their child Aaron (Erika) of Bainbridge, GA,
and children Aiden and Emmit. Interment was at the Jacksonville
National Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida. Expressions of remembrance may be
sent to the American Red Cross. |
|
Austin |
2014 |
Clarence "Bobby" Austin (71) passed away on July 12,
2014 at his home in Fond du Lac, WI. His Christian faith and life foundation
began at an early age at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Horntown, Virginia.
At his passing, he was a member of the Albright United Methodist Church in
Milwaukee, WI. Clarence graduated from Delaware State University in Dover,
Delaware. He was a very proud veteran of the United States Army. After a tour
in Vietnam, he was assigned to various soil and water conservation (Natural
Resources Conservation Services) districts in the state of Wisconsin as well
as the National office, retiring in 1998 from the Administrative Service
Division in Washington, D.C. Clarence was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary
Council in Beloit, WI on June 20, 1981. They made their home in Fond du Lac, WI.
After retiring, he devoted his years to family, church ministries and
educational projects in the Fond du Lac community. Clarence and his good
friend, Dr. John Lent, inspired the vision and development of Community
Education Opportunities (CEO) to empower children and youth of Fond du Lac
with a strong educational foundation. He leaves to cherish great memories:
his wife, Mary and his father, Irving Austin. Memorials can be directed to
the Fond du Lac Area Foundation – Community Education Opportunity Organization
in Clarence’s name. They are at 384 N. Main Street, Suite 4, Fond du Lac,
WI 54935. |
|
Autry |
2006 |
William
(Bill) E. Autry Jr.
(77) passed away November 25, 2006 in Ephrata, Washington. Bill had worked as
an engineer in Washington and Texas and retired at Paris, Texas in 1985, then
moved back to Ephrata for retirement. His wife, Juanita, son Bill, and
daughters Vicki and Diane survive him. |
|
Ayen |
2012 |
Beverly
Ayen (63) of Urbandale, Iowa passed
away December 21, 2012. Beverly was the wife of Jim Ayen, retired SCS State
Resource Conservationist. She is survived by her husband, Jim, daughters Kari
(Scott) Severson, Kimberly (Ken) Ewing and Erik (Holly) Ayen, and four
grandchildren. |
|
Bailey |
2018 |
Manley “Joe” Hibbert Bailey Jr. (90) passed away at home on
November 7, 2018 at his home in Lincolnville, Maine. He was born
in Oakland, ME. He was a graduate the University of Maine where he received a
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force for four
years. He completed soil surveys for Scott Paper Company before working 26
years as a soil conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Joe
enjoyed collecting antique tractors and building model airplanes in his spare
time. Joe was a member of the Chestnut Street Baptist Church in Camden,
the Masonic Lodge in Sidney, and Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He
was predeceased by his first wife, Roberta Ackley Bailey and their infant
son; his second wife, Lucille Bailey; stepson, Stephen Lidstone; three
brothers; and two sisters. Surviving is his dear friend and companion,
Edith Brown of Camden; a daughter and three sons, one grandson, and one
great-grandchild. Memorial gifts may be made to the Chestnut Street Baptist
Church. Interment will be held later in Riverside Cemetery in
Farmington. Condolences may be shared with the family at
www.longfuneralhomecamden.com. |
|
Baldwin |
2019 |
Donald
M. Baldwin (73), of Enterprise passed away at
his home on Dec. 1, 2000. Don was born July 11, 1927, in Portland, OR to Melvin
and Emma Baldwin. He married Dolores Jeanne McClymond in
Newberg, in 1950, and graduated in 1951 from Oregon State University. He also
served in the US Army. Don worked for the Soil Conservation Service for 38
years, before retiring in 1988 as District Conservationist in Enterprise. He
was preceded in death by his wife in 1990, and a son, Scott. Survivors
include daughter Kathy Strom. |
|
Beard |
2020 |
John Charles Beard (94) passed away February 2, 2020, at his home in Paris, Texas.
He was born to Hubert Elbert Beard and Elsie Groves Beard
November 8, 1925, in Canton, Texas. Being too young to enlist in military
service on his own during World War II, he persuaded his mother to sign
papers that allowed him to join the navy and serve in the Pacific Theater
from 1943 to 1946. He attended East Texas State University, earning his
bachelor’s and master’s degrees. John held multiple titles as a competitive
swimmer and diver. He was an avid naturalist and expressed his love of living
creatures as a gifted woodcarver. He was a singer, musician, and showman. He
shared his love of music by directing several church choirs. John worked for
the USDA-Soil Conservation Service and retired as an Area Conservationist in
Southeast Oklahoma. John was preceded in death by his first wife, Billie
Cox Beard. Survivors include his wife, Mary Anne Beard, two
daughters, Susan Holmes and husband Rhett Gideon of South Padre
Island, Texas; and Laura Hutchings of Paris, Texas; four
grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Burial, with military honors,
was held at Memories Memorial Park in Canton, Texas. |
|
Beaty |
2019 |
James "Jim" Clarence Beaty (87) of Sayre, Oklahoma passed away August 31, 2019 at his home. Jim was born to Frank
and Marie (Powell) Beaty on April 10, 1932 at the family farm near
Durham, Oklahoma. He grew up in Roger Mills County and graduated from high
school at Crawford, Oklahoma. After graduation he began working for the USDA
Soil Conservation Service retiring in 1986 after 36 years of service. He
married the love of his life Betty Jo (Barrett) Blanscet in June of
1963. He was an avid quail hunter and outdoorsman and a rancher who had
unprecedented love and respect for his land and livestock. He is preceded in
death by his wife of 40 years, Betty. He is survived by his son, James
Blanscet (partner Judy Branch) of Reydon, Oklahoma; daughter, Carolyn
(Blanscet) Potter and husband, Bill, of Shamrock, Texas; two
grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. |
|
Behner |
2019 |
Donald Behner (94) passed away on February 16, 2019 at Brookdale of Salem, Ohio.
He was born August 13, 1924. Donald retired from the SCS about 1984. He is
survived by the love of his life, Edna (Thompson) Behner whom he married
December 1, 1952; daughters Debra (Roger) Elder, and Donna (Darrell) Baker;
son Gary Behner; brothers Dwight and Bruce Behner; five grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. Preceded in death by brother Harold, sister Dorothy
and daughter-in-law Lynn. Per request a private service will be held. In lieu
of flowers family request donations be made to Goshen-Butler Township
Community Fund, PO Box 33, Damascus, OH 44619. www.greatnonprofits.org |
|
Belcher |
2018 |
Juanita
Colleen Belcher (74) of
Pratt, Kansas passed away on September 24, 2018 at Kansas Heart Hospital,
Wichita, Kansas. Juanita was born in Macksville, Kansas. After she graduated
from Kinsley High School in 1962, she attended Fort Hays State University
where she was awarded a Degree in General Science and diploma in nursing in
1966. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. On
August 7, 1966 she was united in marriage to Larry D. Belcher in
Kinsley, Kansas. Larry retired as the District Conservationist for the
Soil Conservation Service in the Pratt Field Office. They shared over
fifty-two years of marriage. To this union two children were born, Amy
and Julie. Juanita was active in Pratt’s Pilot Club, United Methodist
Church prayer group, and the United Methodist Women. Memorials may be made to
Pratt Pilot Club or First United Methodist Church in care of Larrison
Mortuary. |
|
Beneke |
2019 |
Patricia Ann “Pat” Beneke (70) of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, passed away June 27, 2019 at
Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. She was recovering from
surgery and suffered a major heart attack. Pat was born August 23, 1948 in
Willmar, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Robert and Beatrice
(Hjelle) Mark. Pat was united in marriage to William M. “Bill” Beneke
on June 9, 1967 in Spokane, Washington,. After graduating as class
salutatorian with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Lincoln University,
Pat worked as a Resource Conservationist with the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service. After retiring to the Lake of the Ozarks, she enjoyed
living the lake life. She loved spending days outdoors boating on the lake
and tending to her flower garden. Pat is survived by her loving husband Bill;
her sons Michael Beneke (Christy) of Jefferson City, Missouri and Jeff
Beneke (Arla) of Peculiar, Missouri; and three grandchildren. |
|
Benn |
2018 |
Robert
Jack Benn (82) of Smith Center, Kansas passed
away peacefully November 10, 2018 at Smith County Memorial Hospital. He was
born in Troy, KS. He attended Highland Community College where he played
football and then attended the University of Kansas. He was employed by the
Soil Conservation Service in Doniphan Co. and was transferred to Smith Center
in 1958. He had a 30-year career and retired in 1986. Jack and Arlene
loved to travel and spent their winters in Rockport, Texas and many summers
in Canada. He loved to cook and entertain his friends and family. Jack was a
member of Ducks Unlimited, the Soil Conservation Society of America, and
served on the Library Board. Jack is survived by his wife Arlene of 58
years, and one son Dirk (Sarah) of Adel, IA, and two grandchildren. He
is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his two sisters. |
|
Bennett |
2018 |
Otis
Bennett (83) of Owasso,
Oklahoma passed away on March 12, 2018. Otis retired as an RC&D
Coordinator for the Natural Resources Conservation Service. |
|
Bennett |
2014 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist James Stephen Bennett (94) of Cape
Coral, Florida passed away on May 5, 2014. He graduated from WVU with a
B.S. Degree in Agriculture. Following active duty with the Army Air Force, he
was employed in Ohio by the USDA Soil Conservation Service as Assistant State
Conservationist. Jim served as the first president for the Ohio SCS
Retirees. He was appointed as State Conservationist in West Virginia in
1970. Jim received the highest honor in a Fellow Recognition by the
SCS, the USDA Superior Service Award for Rural Development, was first
President of the Alumni Association for the College of Agriculture and
Forestry, and served as Chairman of the WVU Rural Progress
Organization. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award for the West
Virginia University College of Agriculture and Forestry. Jim and Naomi
retired to Cape Coral, FL in 1977. For his leadership and work on
conservation and the environment in Cape Coral, Jim was nominated by Kiwanis
as a candidate for Cape Coral Citizen of the Year in 2003. He is
survived by his loving wife, Naomi Lee of 71 years; daughters, Judy Chester,
Marjorie Stephens; and son, Stephen Bennett (Karen); six grandchildren, and
eleven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the
Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Condolences to family
may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com |
|
Bennett |
2013 |
Senior
Conservationist and Member Quentin Preston Bennett (87) of Riverton,
WV (formerly of Bridgeport, WV) passed away January 7, 2013. He was an
infantryman during WWII in Patton's 4th Armored Division and was
wounded during the Battle of the Bulge. His military awards include the
Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He graduated from West
Virginia University in 1952, the first in his family to graduate from
college. He married Joy Cooper Bennett of Dry Fork, WV in 1954 and raised
three sons. He retired in 1990 as a District Conservationist with SCS. After
the death of his first wife Joy in 1993, Quentin married Roberta (Harper)
Weese of Riverton, WV in 1999. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bennett is
survived by his three sons, Bradley Quentin (Debbie) Bennett of Clarksburg,
WV; Jeffrey Dixon (Janie) Bennett of Pueblo West, CO, and Dr. T. Preston
(Gabriela) Bennett of Arlington, VA; a step daughter and two step sons; 8
grandchildren; 7 step grandchildren; a great-grandson, and 9 step
great-grandchildren. Memorials gifts may be made to: Valley Chapel Church or
the American Cancer Society. Memories and words of comfort may be left at
www.basagic.com. |
|
Bennett |
2002 |
Allyn
C. Bennett, Sr. (85) passed away
January 5, 2002 in Waco, Texas. Allyn retired in December 1982 from the Texas
State Staff as a Field Specialist, Engineering in the area of Conservation
Operations. He was a 1939 graduate of Texas A & M University with a
degree in engineering. He also served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World
War II as P-39 pilot. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for
action in the South Pacific. He was preceded in death by his wife, and a son.
He is survived by three sons, a daughter and 11 grandchildren. |
|
Bennett |
2000 |
Warren
D. Bennett (84) passed away August 13, 2000.
Warren was an Area Engineer in CA prior to his retirement in April 1973. |
|
Bennington |
2005 |
Jesse
W. "Skip" Bennington
(84) passed away May 3, 2005. Skip was a Civil Engineering Technician at
Harrisonburg, VA at the time of his retirement. He is a decorated WW II
Veteran with a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. His wife, daughter, and 4
grandsons survive. |
|
Benrud |
2016 |
Donald
E. Benrud (81) of Moose Lake, Minnesota
passed away after he battled three years of cancer on July 22, 2016 in Moose
Lake. He was born in Monroe County. He worked for 35 years with the United
States Department of Agriculture as a Resource Conservationist until retiring
on December 31, 1989. Donald was a very active member of Hope Lutheran
Church, Chairman of Lakes State Federal Credit Union for 10 years, past
President of Soil Conservation Society of America, and was a member of Moose
Lake Kiwanis for 40 years. He enjoyed farming, wildlife, hunting, traveling
to Europe and Scandinavia, and spending time at the cabin in western
Minnesota with family, and was especially fond of his beloved dog, Arrow.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice Benrud, two
daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. To sign
the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. |
|
Benrud |
2016 |
Donald
E. Benrud (81) of Moose Lake, Minnesota
passed away after he battled three years of cancer on July 22, 2016 in Moose
Lake. He was born in Monroe County. He worked for 35 years with the United
States Department of Agriculture as a Resource Conservationist until retiring
on December 31, 1989. Donald was a very active member of Hope Lutheran
Church, Chairman of Lakes State Federal Credit Union for 10 years, past President
of Soil Conservation Society of America, and was a member of Moose Lake
Kiwanis for 40 years. He enjoyed farming, wildlife, hunting, traveling to
Europe and Scandinavia, and spending time at the cabin in western Minnesota
with family, and was especially fond of his beloved dog, Arrow. Donald
is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janice Benrud, two
daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. To sign
the guestbook online, go to: www.hhkfuneralhome.com. |
|
Benson |
2018 |
Bradley
T. Benson (59) of Bismarck, North Dakota
passed away on September 3, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. He served
in the Navy as a missile assemblyman from 1981 to 1987. He worked as a
geological engineer for the North Dakota State Water Commission and later
NRCS in Bismarck, ND. Surviving to honor and remember his love are his
mother, Evelyn Fay Benson; wife, Leann Benson; daughter, Ashly
Benson; stepchildren, Lindsy (Jeremy) Nordeen, Sarah Tschider,
Matthew (Nicole) Tschider; four grandchildren; two sisters, and three
brothers. He was preceded in death by his father and a beloved niece. |
|
Benson |
2016 |
Billy
Keith Benson (85) of
Union, Kentucky passed away on February 12, 2016 at his residence. Billy
retired from the USDA Soil Conservation Service in 1994 as Deputy State
Conservationist of Tennessee. He had 40 years of service in Kentucky and
Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1952. Billy is
preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Annette Benson. He is survived by his
loving wife of 62 years, Edith Reynolds Benson and a daughter, Brenda Benson
Schulz (Stephen). Memorial donations are requested to the American Cancer
Society, 701 W. Mohammed Ali Blvd., Louisville, KY 40203 |
|
Bentz |
2002 |
Senior
Conservationist Elmer C. Bentz (90) of Newton, Kansas passed away
March 11, 2002. He was a work unit conservationist with SCS, retiring in
1977. |
|
Beougher |
2013 |
Virgil
D. Beougher (79) of
Ellsworth, Kansas passed away on March 4, 2013 at his home. He retired in
1996 as a district conservationist for the Soil Conservation Service where he
worked 38 years. Virgil is survived by his wife of 26 years, Connie of
Ellsworth; sons, Duane Beougher of St. Louis, MO and Darrel Beougher of
Dighton; daughters, Debra Beougher of Wellington and Diane Beougher of Yoder;
four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may
be made to the First United Methodist Church or Boy Scouts of Ellsworth, in
c/o the funeral home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. |
|
Bereuter |
2013 |
Bette
M. Bereuter (93) Edina,
Minnesota, formerly of Bismarck, passed away on March 9, 2013. She was
preceded in death in 2008 by her husband Lynn “Buzz” Bereuter, who retired in
1971 as the Watershed Planning Party Leader in Bismarck. She is survived by
her son, Larry (Janna) and daughter, Erika, and granddaughter Linda. |
|
Bereuter |
2008 |
Lynn
“Buzz” Bereuter (89) passed away
January 20, 2008 at St. Alexis Medical Center. He worked in Washington, DC,
and as Watershed Planning Party Leader in Fargo and Bismarck, ND. He loved
his career, but his favorite job was retirement. He was a former ARSCSE State
Representative for ND. He is survived by his wife Bette of nearly 64 years,
one daughter, Linda; one son, Larry (Janna) and one grand-daughter, Erika
Lynn. |
|
Berg |
2009 |
Elmer
Berg (74) of Hadley, MA passed away
May 8, 2009. He was the financial guy with SCS in Amherst and then became the
State Administrative Officer before moving to the Farmers Home Administration
(now Rural Development). Even after many years in Massachusetts Elmer kept
his down-east Maine accent and no one would ever wonder where he was raised.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 50 years, Orene Berg; two sons; a daughter
and eight grand children. |
|
Berg |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist Norman Berg (90) passed away on March 18, 2008
following complications of a heart attack. Norm had reached 90 just 4 days
prior to his death. He retired as Chief of the Soil Conservation Service in
1982. He also served as Associate Administrator and in Idaho and South
Dakota. During his long career with SCS he provided guidance and leadership
to many employees as they progressed through their careers. Following his
retirement he became the senior advisor to American Farmland Trust a position
he held at the time of his death. He also worked closely with the Soil and
Water Conservation Society after his retirement. In 1997 the Secretary of Agriculture
named him Chief Emeritus for NRCS. His wife of 58 years, Ruth, preceded him
in death. He is survived by 4 daughters, Susan Morgan, Jane Paulsen, Pamela
Lieb, and Rebecca Crofton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Farmland Trust, 1200 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036 or to the Norm and
Ruth Berg Conservation Fellowship Program, SWCS, 945 SW Ankeny Rd., Ankeny,
IA 50023. |
|
Berg |
2006 |
Gary
Berg (66) pased away March 30, 2006.
Gary retired in April of 1994 as a Soil Conservation Technician in MN. |
|
Berg |
2005 |
Senior
Conservationist Ordean Berg (89) passed away recently (June 2005). He
retired in June 1980 as the Area Conservationist in Fargo, ND. |
|
Berger |
2018 |
Thomas "Tom" D. Berger (69) of Westerville, Ohio,
passed peacefully, at home, on November 8, 2018, after battling Lewy Body
Dementia. He is survived by beloved wife of 45 years, Patricia, his three
children, and four grandchildren. Tom served his country in the Marine Corp
Reserves. He was retired from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Forestry. He also worked with NRCS for a time in the state office,
following his retirement with ODNR. In lieu of flowers, please consider
planting a tree to honor Tom's love of forestry. Condolences may be left at
www.morelandfuneralhome.com. |
|
Berkstresset |
2008 |
Dennis
L. Berkstresser (65) passed
away June 2, 2008. Dennis retired in 1996 as the State Administrative Officer
for North Carolina. He started his career with SCS/NRCS in Harrisburg, PA. He
is survived by his wife, Jean, and three daughters: Kelly Bolz, Tracy
Shultz, and Julie Janeczko. |
|
Berndt |
2016 |
Gertrude
(Trudy) Berndt (77) of
Bridgman, Michigan passed away February 21, 2016 following complications from
surgery. She was the wife of ARCSE member Loren Berndt who survives. Loren
retired from SCS in 1993 as Assistant State Soil Scientist in East Lansing,
Michigan. Trudy was born Marquette. She met her husband, Loren, on a blind
date in early 1973. They enjoyed 43 years together, traveling to all the
lower 48 states and several Canadian Provinces. |
|
Berry |
2017 |
Hollis
Berry (72) of Pickens, South Carolina,
passed on June 21, 2017 at his residence. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, he
served his country honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years.
Following his military service he went to work as a Soil Conservation
Technician in the Greeneville office of the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service where he retired. He is remembered as a good man. He
enjoyed attending car shows, going boating, fishing and camping. He enjoyed
working in his yard and driving his Corvette. Those who will most treasure
his memory are his wife of 28 years, Aurelia Ann Berry of Pickens,
South Carolina; his daughters, Karen Welch (Nicky) of Tennessee and Barbara
Domen (Bruce) of Florida; and his six grandchildren. Hollis is also
survived by members of his extended family. |
|
Berry |
2006 |
Senior
Conservationist Vernon C. Berry (85) of Lebanon, Tennessee passed away
October 30, 2006. He was a district conservationist with SCS, retiring in
1984. |
|
Bert |
2008 |
John
S. Bert (65) passed away July 17, 2008.
John retired after 37 years with SCS as the District Conservationist at
Lancaster, PA. He is survived by his wife, Loine; sons, Kendric and Daryl;
and 2 grandsons. Memorials may go to Brethren in Christ Missions, PO Box 390,
Grantham, PA 17027-0390. |
|
Berto |
2000 |
Oren
Berto (84) passed away July 31, 2000.
Word of his passing came to us from his son, Roy Berto. Oren retired as a
Soil Conservation Technician in Michigan. |
|
Bertsch |
2015 |
Life
Member Walter John Bertsch (84) of Bryan, Texas passed away on January
15, 2015. Walter was born in Coffeyville, Kansas. His family relocated to
Aransas Pass, Texas where he lived until he was 21. Walter’s enjoyment of
classical music and opera began in high school while learning to play the
trombone. He became a fervent scholar of The Hebrew and New Testament
scriptures and was passionate about living a life that reflected the teaching
of Jesus. He served in the US Navy, 1951-1956, and was in the Navy band.
During his final tour in Boston, Walter met his beloved Rhoda. They married
June 2, 1956. The couple moved to College Station, Texas where Walter earned
a BS from Texas A&M University in 1961. Walter retired from the Soil
Conservation Service in 1993 after 42 years of service in west Texas. He and
Rhoda made Bryan their home in 2003 to be near children and grandchildren.
Walter was a mentor and ardent supporter to their four children and spouses:
Lawrence and Jill, John and Kent, Carol and Jody, Nancy and Kelly. To his six
grandchildren, he was a gentle playmate, a family leader, and an amazing
waffle chef. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to
Hospice Brazos Valley Inpatient Care Facility, Bryan Texas; Friends
Congregational Church; or your charity of choice. |
|
Best |
2010 |
Luke
Best Jr., (84) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,
passed away June 4, 2010. He graduated in Agriculture from Washington State
University. Luke worked for the SCS in Ritzville, St. John, Selah and Coeur
d’Alene where he was the RC&D Coordinator for a project that included
counties in both Idaho and Washington. His wife Joyce passed away in 2009 and
son, David passed away in 2000. Survivors include his daughter, Vicki (Brad)
Scott of Tacoma, WA, his daughter-in-law, Jean Best of Bothell, WA, and four
grandchildren. Luke served in the Air Force, was a Legionnaire, and active in
the Lions Club in Selah and Coeur d’Alene. |
|
Best |
2004 |
Robert
"Bob" Best
(79) passed away suddenly May 18, 2004 at Hannibal, MO when he was visiting
his son. Bob was the Area Conservationist at Hannibal and Warrensburg, MO and
was involved in organizing several Soil and Water Conservation Districts in
both areas. |
|
Betler |
2015 |
Glen
Arnold Betler (89) of
Union, West Virginia passed away on June 18, 2015 at Peyton Hospice House in
Fairlea, WV following a long illness. Glen was a U.S. Army World War II
Veteran. He saw action in Northern France and Belgium where he became a
Prisoner of War during the Battle of the Bulge. He received several ribbons
and the Bronze Star Medal. After the war, he enrolled in West Virginia
University where he graduated in 1951. Following graduation, Glen was
employed by the West Virginia Conservation Commission and the USDA Soil
Conservation Service, retiring as the District Conservationist in the Union
Field Office after 31 years of service. Glen was a member of the Union
Presbyterian Church where he served as Deacon, Elder, and Treasurer. He also
served on the Bluestone Conference Committee. Survivors include his loving
wife of 61 years, Patricia “Pat” Smith Betler of Union, WV; and one son, Mark
D. Betler of Union, WV; one sister and three brothers. In lieu of flowers the
family suggests donations of sympathy be made to the Union Presbyterian
Church C/O Bob Miller Union, WV 24983. Those wishing online condolences may
do so by visiting www.grovesfuneralhome.com |
|
Betts |
2015 |
Elaine
Betts (83) passed away on July 8, 2015.
Elaine was a resident of Cassville, Missouri at the time of her passing. She
graduated from Bagley High School, Bagley, IA in 1951. She was preceded in
death by her husband Warren in 2009. Warren retired from SCS in 1988 as an
engineering technician. |
|
Betts |
2009 |
Senior
Conservationist Warren E. Betts (85) of Cassville, Missouri, passed
away March 5, 2009. Warren retired as a civil engineering technician with SCS
on January 3, 1988 after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife,
Elaine, of 57 years. |
|
Betts |
2007 |
Donald
Betts (89) passed away February 8,
2007. He was living at Coon Rapids. He had worked as a technician at the
Atlantic and Audubon field offices. He is survived by his wife, Esther, and
two children. |
|
Beutler |
2016 |
Charles
Stanley Beutler (97) of Elk
Grove, California passed away on March 7, 2016. Charles was a native of Gem
County, Idaho. After graduation from H.S., he remained on the family farm
working with no electricity until 1939 and no telephone at all. Like many of
his peers, he joined the Army and served in MacArthur's reconstruction effort
in Japan as a counter intelligence agent, serving as a carrier of top secret
documents and later operated out of a unit that worked with Koreans in
gathering intelligence in North Korea. After returning from the War and
greatly benefiting from the GI Bill, Charles graduated from Brigham Young
University with a B.A. degree in Agronomy, becoming the first from his home
town to achieve this academic distinction. He married his wife of 64 years,
Beth, the evening of his graduation. Soon after, Charles was able to join the
Soil Conservation Service. In this role he was a major contributor to the
soils mapping of several California Counties. Charles served as an officer in
a variety of community and professional associations, including the coastal
section of the Soil and Water Conservation Society of America. Along the way
he and Beth also raised three great girls, Lisa, Rachael and Sylvia. He was
the last living member of his own birth family and is survived by his wife,
children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. See more at:
http://www.eastlawn.com/obituary/Charles-Stanley-Beutler/Elk-Grove-CA/1597282#obit-memories. |
|
Bewly |
1998 |
John
P. Bewley (92) passed away November 8,
1998. John retired as a Soil Scientist in Dec. 1970. |
|
Beyer |
2016 |
Member
Dennis Beyer (71) of Champaign, Illinois passed away on April 10,
2016. He was born in Delano, CA. He married Susan Goodman on August 7, 1965,
she survives. Dennis earned an Engineering degree at California Polytechnic
State University in San Luis Obispo, CA. He worked over 40 years as a civil
engineer for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, retiring in 2009.
Dennis further served his country as a member of a team of engineers
responsible for restoring New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Also surviving
are a son, Brian (Melinda) Beyer of Carrollton, TX; a daughter, Erin (Sean)
Arie of Champaign; and five grandchildren. During retirement Dennis cared for
Susan, who has Alzheimer's, and he would volunteer to file taxes for the
elderly. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer’s research.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.morganmemorialhome.com. |
|
Beyer |
2012 |
Trevor
Beyer (81) of Bottineau, North Dakota
passed away May 11, 2012, at a Bottineau Hospital. Trevor attended the ND
School of Forestry in Bottineau then served in the Army in Germany. After
working a number of jobs, he worked for the SCS in Bottineau. He is survived
by his wife of 57 years, Viola; three sons, Greg of Bottineau, Curt of
Bismarck, and Jeff of Bottineau; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren;
and a sister. |
|
Bieber |
2019 |
Gene L. Bieber (83) of West Lafayette, Ohio passed away November 11, 2019.
Gene was born August 15, 1936 in Lafayette, Indiana and was the son of Fred
M. and Lena (Boyce) Bieber. He was a graduate of Purdue
University, Kansas State University, and Auburn University. On June 21, 1969
he married Shea Dawn Cedarquist. From 1960-1963 he served in the
United States Air Force as a meteorologist at Minot Air Force Base in North
Dakota. He was an Agriculture Professor at Mississippi State University from
1967-1972, an Agriculture Professor at SE Missouri State from 1972-1974,
Extension Agent at Daviess County, Indiana from 1974-1983 and the Area
Agronomist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service from 1984 until he retired
in 2002. Gene was an active member of the West Lafayette United Methodist
Church, West Lafayette, Ohio, past president of the Kiwanis Club in
Washington, Indiana, and singer/guitarist in the Jim Patterson Band. He owned
and operated Bieber's Backyard Produce. In addition to his wife Shea, Gene is
survived by three children: Cara Bieber (Greg) Noyes of Newark, Ohio; Zane
Christopher Bieber of West Lafayette; and Lana Bieber (Opha, Jr.) Lawson
of Coshocton, Ohio; and three grandchildren. |
|
Bigelow |
2005 |
Kenneth
L. Bigelow (79) passed away May 8, 2005 in
California. Kenneth retired as a District Conservationist in Feb. 1981. His
wife, Betty, survives. |
|
Biggerstaff |
2008 |
Harold
W. “Hal” Biggerstaff
(89) passed away March 1, 2008. He worked as a soil scientist in Oregon,
Nebraska, Idaho, and Hawaii and later with the Agency for International
Development serving in Nigeria, Afghanistan and Egypt retiring in 1980 to
Hayden Lake, Idaho. In 1938 & 1939 he served with the Civilian
Conservation Corps in Alaska. Hal and Helen moved to Spokane, WA in 1996. He
also served in the Air Force in World War II. He is survived by his wife
Helen, daughters Sandy, Anita and Nola, and by son Larry. |
|
Billips |
2017 |
Layton
Carl Billips (65) of
Bogue, Kansas passed away July 3, 2017 in Hill City, Kansas. He was born in
Norton, Kansas. Layton attended Fort Hays State University graduating with a
Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology in 1973. In February of 1985, he began his job
with the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service). He served many
locations in Kansas, ending in Sheridan County where he became the District
Conservationist in 1988. He retired from that position in 2011. Layton
enjoyed hunting, fishing and many other outdoor activities. He was a true
outdoorsman and an excellent marksman. He especially enjoyed deer hunting
with his black powder gun. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Linda Billips
of the home; parents Donald and Mary Billips of Hill City; two brothers; and
two sisters along with several nieces and nephews. |
|
Bindel |
2011 |
Gilbert
J. Bindel (76) of Gainesville, Texas passed
away December 11, 2011. After serving in the United States Army, he attended
Cooke County Junior College and North Texas College. He retired from SCS in
1984 as the Area Clerk at the Gainesville Area Office. Survivors include his
wife Joyce of Gainesville; a daughter, a stepdaughter, five grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. |
|
Bingham |
2015 |
Ruben
Donald Bingham (88) of 420 Sugarcreek
Road, Dry Ridge, Kentucky passed away May 27 at home. Don was born in Grant
County, KY and retired on April 30, 1984 from the USDA Soil Conservation
Service as a Soil Conservation Technician after 24 years of service in
Carroll and Gallatin Counties. He proudly served his country during World War
II in the United States Army and he entered service in Ft. Hayes, OH. on Nov.
1, 1946 and was honorably discharged from Camp Stoneman, CA. on May 6, 1948.
Don was a longtime member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served as
deacon and was a Sunday school teacher for 60 years. He formerly served as
moderator, clerk and treasurer for the Ten Mile Baptist Association and was a
member of the Gideons. Don leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 66 years:
Fredericka Ferrell Bingham, two daughters: Garlene Glacken-Haley of Dry
Ridge, KY., Gracella (Gerald) Morris of Cullowhee, NC., one son: Harold Ray
(Debby) Bingham of Warsaw, KY., eight grandchildren, twelve great
grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Memorial contributions if
desired may be directed to the Gideons or to the Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Building Fund. |
|
Bingham |
2004 |
Senior
Conservationist LeRoy M. Bingham (88) passed away May 5, 2004 in
Auburn, ME. Bing served as District Conservationist in the
Androscoggin/Sagadahoc Soil Conservation District for several years. |
|
Bintzler |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist Robert Bintzler (84) passed away June 16, 2008. Bob
retired in Jan. 1982 as the State Conservation Engineer for Minnesota. Much
of his career was spent in Wisconsin. His wife, Rosemary, passed away
earlier. He is survived by sons, Mike, Bob, Rick and Mark; daughter,
Kristine; and 3 grandsons. |
|
Birchmier |
2016 |
Member and Senior Conservationist Richard Walter
(Dick) Birchmier (87) of Centerville, Iowa passed away on May 19, 2016
at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville. He was born in Van Buren County, Iowa
on a farm S.E. of Milton, Iowa. He attended high school at Milton, Iowa,
graduating as valedictorian in 1945. Dick entered the Army in 1945 as a
member of the Army Specialized Training Reserve Program, spending one year at
South Dakota State University in Brookings, South Dakota. He then served with
the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He attended Iowa State
University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural
Engineering in 1952. He lived in Cedar Rapids, Savannah, Milton, Indianola,
Greenfield, West Des Moines, Shenandoah and Centerville, Iowa. He worked at
Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, farmed, and in 1962, started with the USDA,
Soil Conservation Service. Dick was a registered engineer in the State of
Iowa. He was in charge of Engineering Project Offices in Shenandoah and
Centerville, retiring in 1994. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church
in Centerville, American Legion, Soil Conservation Society of America,
Knights of Columbus and 18-80 Club. Survivors include his two daughters,
Cynthia L. Hunt of Maryville, Missouri, and Suzanne J. Birchmier of
Centerville, Iowa; four sons, Richard L. (Peggy) Birchmier of
Milton, Iowa, Randall R. (Karen) Birchmier of Maitland, Florida,
Michael A. (Paula) Birchmier of Kansas City, Missouri, and Thomas
D. (Raegan) Birchmier of Albia, Iowa; 17 grandchildren, and nine
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death in 2012 by his loving wife of
60 years, Martha Lou and one son, Gregory Walter. Condolences may be shared
online at www.langefh.com. |
|
Birchmier |
2012 |
Martha
(Marti) Birchmier
(81) of Centerville, Iowa passed away November 22, 2012. Marti was the wife
of SCS retiree, Richard Birchmier, who worked in the Centerville Engineering
Office at time of retirement. She is survived by her husband and six
children, seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. |
|
Bird |
2017 |
Jeannie
M. Bird (75) passed away peacefully at
CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, North Dakota on Thursday, May 4, 2017.
She was the wife of North Dakota Representative Bob Bird. She is
survived by her husband, Bob of almost 30 years; her children, Linda
(Clay) Hoag, Bismarck, and David Hertwig, Austin, TX; grandsons Byron
(Alisha) Hoag, Justin (Breana) Hoag, and Bender (Shannon)
Hoag all of Bismarck; great-grandchildren Braydon, Kylan, Bryson,
Kellen, Quinn and Easton; her brother, Bob Watts, Forsyth,
MT; sister, Judi (Steve) Erickson, Greeley, CO; brother-in-law Gary
Bird, Highlands Ranch, CO, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded
in death by her parents; sister, Kandie; and her first husband, Carl
Hertwig. |
|
Bivens |
2017 |
Judith
Ann Hill Bivens (86) of
Brentwood, Tennessee passed away peacefully with family by her side on
October 25, 2017. She was born in Cookeville, TN. She met her husband Don
at the Soil Conservation Service office where they worked while attending TN
Tech. Don, the former SCS State Conservationist in Tennessee, preceded her in
death in December 2015 after 64 years of marriage. She is survived by four
daughters, seven grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Friends of Warner Parks, 50 Vaughn Rd. Nashville,
TN 37221 or Abe's Garden, 115 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37205. |
|
Bivens |
2015 |
Donald
Clarence Bivens (84) of
Brentwood, Tennessee passed away at his home on December 23, 2015. Don was
born in Athens, Tennessee. He met his wife Judy at the Soil Conservation
Service office in Cookeville where they both worked while attending Tennessee
Technological University. After graduating with a BS in Agricultural Science
and his marriage to Judy in 1951, he spent several years as a Captain
in the US Army and almost 20 years in the Army Reserve. He earned a Master’s
Degree in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma in 1972. Don
enjoyed a 36-year career with the USDA Soil Conservation Service that took
him and his family across Tennessee from Jonesboro to Gainesboro, then to
Indiana, Missouri, Colorado, and Oregon, and back to Tennessee in 1975 when
he became the State Conservationist. He retired in 1987 and immediately
started a new career as a realtor and especially enjoyed involvement with farm
land and rural properties. Don was a pilot, farmer, and gardener. He
is survived by his wife of 64 years, Judith Ann Hill Bivens; his four
daughters Sandy Bivens (Bob Parrish), Susan Bush (Gary), Donita
Powell (Bill), and Sara Beth Schwab (Al); his seven grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
the Friends of Warner Parks or a charity of your choice. |
|
Black |
2019 |
Talitha Jean Bradshaw Black (83), formerly of Athens, Georgia, passed away October 13,
2019, in Marietta, Georgia. She was born in Oglethorpe County, Georgia, on
July 12, 1936, to James Beasley and Jeannie Brunetti Busha Bradshaw.
Jean worked as an Administrative Assistant with the USDA Soil Conservation
Service, retiring in 1991 with 35 years of service. She was preceded in death
by the love of her life, Charles Bowen Black in 1966. Surviving are
her two daughters Kathy Henson (Allen) and Karen Thayer (Marc);
three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. |
|
Black |
2016 |
Life
Member Glen Elwood Black (86) of Belton, Texas passed away on October
24, 2016 in Belton. He was born in Killeen, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Texas A&M University. Glen retired from the Soil Conservation
Service in 1987 as the Assistant Director of the SNTC. He married LaVerne
Smith on January 3, 1953 Harlingen, Texas and they were married for almost 60
years before she passed away in 2012. Glen is survived by his sons Gregory A.
(Michelle) Black of Edwardsburg, MI and Michael G. (Jeane) Black of Bristol,
TN, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in Glen’s memory to the Lakeview Baptist Church
Building Fund, 7717 State Hwy 317, Belton, Texas 76513. |
|
Black |
2016 |
Life
Member Glen Elwood Black (86) of Belton, Texas passed away on October
24, 2016 in Belton. He was born in Killeen, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s
Degree from Texas A&M University. Glen retired from the Soil Conservation
Service in 1987 as the Assistant Director of the SNTC. He married LaVerne
Smith on January 3, 1953 Harlingen, Texas and they were married for almost 60
years before she passed away in 2012. Glen is survived by his sons Gregory
A. (Michelle) Black of Edwardsburg, MI and Michael G. (Jeane) Black
of Bristol, TN, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Glen’s memory to the Lakeview Baptist
Church Building Fund, 7717 State Hwy 317, Belton, Texas 76513. |
|
Black |
2012 |
(Myrtle)
LaVerne Black (81) of Belton, Texas passed away July 30, 2012 at her
home. She was a graduate of Southwest State Teachers College (aka Texas State
University). After graduation from college she married her high school
sweetheart, Glen Black. LaVerne worked in several jobs including a teaching
career in Home Economics and elementary schools in Texas, Iowa, and Virginia.
She taught youth Sunday school and in the last 25 years taught a Senior Adult
Ladies Bible class. She is survived by her husband of 59 and one-half years,
Glen who retired from SCS in 1987 as Assistant Director of the South National
Technical Center. Also surviving are two sons Gregory (Michele) Black of
Edwardsburg, Michigan and Michael (Jean) Black of Bristol, Tennessee, three
grandsons, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. Memorials may be
made to Lakeview Baptist Church Building Fund, 7717 State Hwy 317 Belton,
Texas 76513 or Scott and White Hospice 2401 South 31st Street,
Temple, Texas 76508. |
|
Blaine |
2010 |
Honorary
Senior Conservationist Millard Fillmore Blaine (92) passed away April
20, 2010 in Memphis, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri,
obtaining a degree in agronomy. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII
as an aircraft mechanic. He spent much of that time in the Aleutian Islands.
After the war ended, he taught agriculture to returning war veterans and then
farmed for several years. A hog cholera epidemic in 1963 resulted in the sale
of the farm and Millard going to work for SCS as a District Conservationist.
He worked in Shelby County, Johnson County, Miller County, Knox County, and
finally Grundy County. He retired from SCS in 1982 as the Resource
Conservationist over the first Targeted Conservation Area in Missouri.
Millard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Muriel of Memphis, MO; their 4
children, Michael, retired State Conservation Engineer in WV, and wife Pamela
of Baring, MO, Maurice (Reese) and wife Barb of Shelbina, MO, Myron and wife
Peggy of Hannibal, MO, and Myrna of Columbia, MO; 10 grandchildren, 27 great
grandchildren; and 2 great great grand children. |
|
Blakely |
2001 |
Delores
Blakley passed away May 21, 2001. She was
the wife of Earl Blakley of Fort Worth, Texas. |
|
Blakely |
1986 |
Burdette
D. Blakely passed away September 18, 1986.
He was Chief Agronomist and was located in Washington, DC. |
|
Blan |
2020 |
Kenneth “Spud” Ray Blan (81) of Antlers, Oklahoma passed away August 6, 2020 in Stillwater,
Oklahoma. Kenneth was born in Bakersfield, California on May 9, 1939 to Virgil
and Willie “Bill” (Thompson) Blan. Kenneth was raised in the Antlers
area and returned to the community he loved upon retirement from a career
with the USDA-Soil Conservation Service. During his career, Ken was a
District Conservationist in Dewey and Perry, Oklahoma; an Area
Conservationist in Hugo, Oklahoma; and the State Resource Conservationist at
the State Office in Stillwater. He was a graduate of Oklahoma State University
and Kansas State University, as well as earning his law degree at Mississippi
College. He was a devoted Christian and an active member of First Baptist
Church. He was also active in the community, having served on the boards of
Pushmataha County Hospital, the Pushmataha County Conservation District, and
Oklahoma Farm Bureau. Kenneth was preceded in death by his stepson Leslie
“Pete” Harrison and his beloved first wife Mary Alice “Judy” Blan.
He is survived by his beautiful wife Rebecca (Harrison) Blan; his
stepchildren Regina (Archie) Wade, Lonnie “Buddy” (Almira) Harrison;
18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. |
|
Blankenship |
2012 |
Member
Roger Blankenship
(78) of Keyesport, Illinois passed away September 24, 2012. He married
Carolyn Croster on June 17, 1956 and they later divorced. Survivors include 6
sons – Bradley (Karen) Blankenship of Salem, IL, Gregory Blankenship (Tyra)
of Mt. Pleasant, TX, John (Christina) Blankenship of Keyesport, IL, Daniel
(Deb) Blankenship of Teutopolis, IL, David (Sue) Blankenship and Randall
(Gina) Blankenship, all of Keyesport; several grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Roger was employed as a soil conservation technician with SCS.
He worked in Clinton, Bond and Marion Counties for 37 years, retiring in 1994.
He was a past Noble Grand of Sherwood Lodge I.O.O.F. in Keyesport and a
member of Scott Lodge AF & AM Masonic Lodge 79 in Carlyle. Mr.
Blankenship was also an Ainad Shriner, a member of the First United Methodist
Church in Keyesport and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Memorials in memory of
Mr. Blankenship are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children and will be
received at Zieren Day Funeral Home. |
|
Blankenship |
2009 |
Leon
Blankenship (85) passed away
November 9, 2009 in Monroe, Louisiana. Leon was the District Conservationist
in Grambling, LA and then on the state staff in Alexandria, LA where he
retired in 1983 after 33 years of service. He was the first African American
unit conservationist in the State of Louisiana. He graduated from Tuskegee
Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years,
Mildred Johnson Blankenship; one son, Leon F. Blankenship, Jr., Shreveport,
LA; one daughter, Pamela Anita Blankenship, Grambling, LA; two grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. |
|
Blanton |
2016 |
“Dee” Dillard H. Blanton (83) of New Hampton, Missouri passed
away October 5, 2016 at his home. He was born in Excelsior Springs. On August
15, 1953 he married Marilyn Goble at the Christian Church in New Hampton, MO.
She survives of the home. “Dee” was a 1951 graduate of Albany High School, a
member of the New Hampton Christian Church, and served in the United States
Navy. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service as a Soil Conservation
Technician for several years in the Albany Field Office and then later worked
as a farmer. Survivors in addition to his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, include
a son, a daughter, and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Lord’s Warehouse in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany,
MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com |
|
Blanton |
2016 |
“Dee” Dillard H. Blanton (83) of New Hampton, Missouri passed
away October 5, 2016 at his home. He was born in Excelsior Springs. On August
15, 1953 he married Marilyn Goble at the Christian Church in New Hampton, MO.
She survives of the home. “Dee” was a 1951 graduate of Albany High School, a
member of the New Hampton Christian Church, and served in the United States
Navy. He worked for the Soil Conservation Service as a Soil Conservation
Technician for several years in the Albany Field Office and then later worked
as a farmer. Survivors in addition to his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, include
a son, a daughter, and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Lord’s Warehouse in care of Roberson Funeral Home, PO Box 46, Bethany,
MO 64424. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com |
|
Blevins |
2006 |
Joe
Blevins (70) retired District
Conservationist passed away in Lubbock, Texas on October 27, 2006. He was a
native of Vernon, Texas, graduated from Brackenridge High School in San Antonio
and received his degree from Texas A & I University in 1957. He retired
in 1999. He is survived by his wife Shirley, a brother and a step son and
daughter and five grandchildren. |
|
Blue |
2008 |
Gerald
"Jerry" Warren Blue
(80) passed away December 26, 2008, in Wichita, KS. He retired as Soil
Conservation Technician at Ashland in 1987. Survivors include a son, a
daughter, and two grandchildren. |
|
Blunier |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist Henry O. Blunier (93) passed away February 16, 2008.
Henry retired in June 1974 after spending his career in Peoria and Woodford
Counties, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Wilma and six
daughters: Nancy Kepp, Evelyn Mogler, Doris Blunier, Edith Stoller,
Marjorie Parmenter, and Karen Blunier. Memorials may go to the Apostolic
Christian Home for the Handicapped, 2125 Veterans Rd., Morton, IL 61550. |
|
Boe |
2009 |
Herbert
R. “Russell” Boe (81) passed
away June 14, 2009 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth, Minn., on the 56th
anniversary of his marriage to Norma Janke Boe. Russ left high school early
to enlist in the United States Army prior to the end of World War II. He
served in Germany during the Nuremburg Trials until his discharge in 1948.
Russ graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman with a bachelor’s of
science degree in general agriculture. His full time career began in 1959
with SCS. He served in Montana and Minnesota for 29 years as a soil
conservationist and district conservationist, retiring in 1987. He also
retired as a Lt Col. in the MN National Guard. After retirement, Russ worked
part time for Truax Co., promoting grass seed planting equipment, and was
involved with numerous organizations, family, friends and church. He is
survived by his wife, Norma, and sons, Ronald (Susan) Boe, Phoenix, Ariz.,
David (Kristina Solon) Boe, Duluth; daughter, Julene Boe (Dale Lucas),
Duluth. Memorials may directed to Glen Avon Presbyterian Church, 2105
Woodland Ave., Duluth, MN. |
|
Boecking |
2016 |
Senior
Conservationist and Honorary Member Robert Harvey Boecking (94) of Montrose,
Colorado passed away on October 31, 2016. He attended college after high
school before enlisting in the United States Army Air Force. He was selected
for pilot training and served his country during World War II as a B-17
Bomber Pilot. Bob went back to school at the University of Nebraska where he
graduated in January 1948 with a degree in Conservation in Natural Resources.
He retired from the Soil Conservation Service in 1980 as the Resource
Conservationist at the Midwest NTC in Lincoln, NE. He was married to Betty. |
|
Boecking |
2008 |
Betty
Boecking (83) passed away April 15, 2008.
She was Secretary for the Scottsbluff Natural Resource District for 15 years.
Betty was the wife of Senior Conservationist Robert Boecking. Bob was the
Resource Conservationist in the Midwest NTC at the time of his retirement in
1980. Betty served as the Secretary for the Scottsbluff District for 15
years. |
|
Boehlert |
2014 |
Edward
Boehlert passed away in February, 2014 in
Florida due to pancreatic cancer. Ed was a former Purchasing Agent for the
Soil Conservation Service in New York. |
|
Bogart |
2010 |
Patrick
Ivan Bogart (62) of
Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away October 3, 2010. After graduation from
Oklahoma State University in 1975 with a degree in forestry, Patrick worked
for SCS until his retirement in 2001, having served as the District
Conservationist in Henryetta, Oklahoma since 1979. He also earned a Masters
in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma. He is survived by
his father, Lowell E. Bogart of Port Townsend, WA; his son, Christopher I.
Bogart of Oakland, CA; his daughter Valisha K. Bogart of San Diego, CA; and
his wife Diana L. Bogart. |
|
Boger |
2004 |
Senior
Conservationist Leroy Boger passed away September 22, 2004. Leroy
retired from SCS after having served as a District Conservationist in several
districts in Ohio. His wife, Alta, survives. |
|
Boggs |
2017 |
Wilson “Short” Boggs (93) of McKee, Kentucky passed away September
7, 2017 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Tony (Teresa) Boggs, a
granddaughter, and a great granddaughter. He is also survived by nine
siblings. Short was preceded in death by his parents, five siblings and the
love of his life of 69 years, Dora Aileen Davidson Boggs. He served in World
War II. Short was employed by the USDA Soil Conservation Service. He retired
in 1983 and then became employed at the FSA office in McKee. Short was active
in the Jackson County Soil Conservation up to his death. Also, Short enjoyed
farming, raising cattle, hunting, fishing and gardening. Short was a member
of the Conway Christian Church. www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com |
|
Bogner |
2015 |
Life
Member and Senior Conservationist Neil F. Bogner (89) of Catonsville, Maryland
passed away on September 6, 2015. He was born in Henry, IL and married
Eleanor V. Johnson on Nov. 25, 1954. She survives as do their sons - Douglas
N. (Kathy), Catonsville, MD; Paul D., Hollywood, MD and Carl E., Milwaukee,
WI, also their two granddaughters - Emma and Sarah in Catonsville, MD. The
first six years of his education was at Red Town, a one room school. He
graduated from the University of Illinois where he earned degrees in
Agricultural Engineering and Agriculture. After graduating from the
University he began a career with the Soil Conservation Service (SCS), US
Dept. of Agriculture. He started as a student trainee engineer in the
Marshall-Putman SWCD, Henry, IL and then moved on to Bloomington, IL,
Caruthersville, MO and Urbana, IL. It was at Urbana that he had the great
fortune to meet and marry a fellow SCS’er, Eleanor. After their marriage they
were moved to Macomb, IL where he became the project engineer on the Old Tom
Creek Watershed Project. His career took them through a number of locations
and levels eventually leading to the Director of Engineering in the National
Office. Neil served in that position for 7 years (second longest term for the
Agency at that time) and then ended his career as the Associate Director for
Technology. He retired after over 33 years in 1983. He was a Registered
Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois. He maintained Membership in
the American Society of Agricultural Engineers from the day he graduated
until his death. He was named a Fellow in the Society and received the John
Deere Medal. He served on numerous committees and, at one time, was Director
of the Soil and Water Division. He was also a Member of the SWCS for many
years. Neil was named an Honorary Alumnus of the Univ. of Ill. College of Engineering.
He was also an original member, representing the USDA, when the Interagency
Committee for Dam Safety was established and he represented USDA on the
Federal team that investigated the failure of the Teton Dam. Upon his
retirement he joined the Association of Retired SCS Employees and served in
numerous positions over the next 25 years, including being President and
Secretary –Treasurer. Neil and Eleanor were the first couple to be named
Senior Conservationists by the Association. He and Eleanor volunteered at
Fairfax INOVA Hospital for 17 years amassing many hours. They moved to the
Charlestown Retirement Community near Baltimore in 2009 to be near their son
and his family. There he was a member of the Parish of Our Lady of the
Angels. In lieu of flowers memorials may go to the donor’s choice. |
|
Bohart |
1982 |
Charles
V. Bohart passed away December 20, 1982. He
was Recreation Specialist and was located in the EWP Lincoln, NE. |
|
Bohnenblust |
2017 |
M.
Joyce Bohnenblust
(94) of McPherson, Kansas, passed away on July 4, 2017 while in the company
of family members at McPherson Hospital. Joyce was the spouse of Gene who
passed away in 2008 and closed out his career as a Civil Engineer for SCS on
the Technical Staff in the Hutchinson Area Office. Joyce was born in Alden,
Kansas. She then attended Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas and Kansas State
University, Manhattan, Kansas. Joyce taught elementary school at Macksville
and Buckeye county schools. She was a lifetime member of McPherson Church of
Christ and served her church in many capacities through the years. She is
survived by her four children, her 10 grandchildren, her 12
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to McPherson Church of Christ or the McPherson Opera House and they can be
sent in care of the Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street;
McPherson, Kansas 67460. |
|
Bohnenblust |
2008 |
Gene
F. Bohnenblust (84) passed
away September 25, 2008 in McPherson. Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army in
WWII, receiving the Combat Infantry Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. He
served as District Conservationist at Ellsworth, Great Bend and McPherson,
then 15 years as Area Engineer, retired in 1985 after 36 years of service. He
was a consulting engineer for ten years for the Whitewater River and Sand
Creek Watershed Districts. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of McPherson;
three sons, a daughter, a sister, 10 grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. |
|
Boilesen |
2013 |
Senior
Conservationist and Member Axel Christian Boilesen (89) of Lincoln,
Nebraska passed away on March 21, 2013. He retired from the USDA Soil
Conservation Service in 1978 as head of the engineering design unit for the
Midwest. Axel graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in civil
engineering. He was a Veteran of World War II in Central Europe including
Battle of the Bulge. Axel was proud of his military service but it taught him
to abhor war and align with peace activism. Axel was united in marriage to
Betty Ann Barr on Aug. 25, 1945. His Danish sense of humor and positive
attitude were a delight to all who knew him. Survivors: sons, James Boilesen
(Lincoln), Doug (Sharon) Boilesen (Denver); daughter Bev (Ron) Jester
(Lincoln); five grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by wife, Betty. Memorials to St. Paul United Methodist Church, Lincoln,
Nebraska. |
|
Boilesen |
2000 |
Betty
Boilesen, wife of Axel, passed away on
October 26, 2000. Axel retired as Head, Design, in the Lincoln NTC. |
|
Boland |
2005 |
Carolyn
Boland passed away April 18, 2005.
Carolyn was the wife of Emmet Boland who retired as the Assistant State
Engineer in Kentucky. Emmet is also having some very serious health problems. |
|
Boland |
2005 |
Emmett
Boland (76) passed away May 7, 2005.
Emmett retired as the Assistant State Conservation Engineer in KY. Emmett’s
wife, Carolyn passed away just 3 weeks prior to Emmett’s death. Both suffered
with cancer. Memorials may go to Hospice of Bluegrass, 3212 Alexandria Dr.
Lexington, KY. |
|
Bolline |
2002 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Morrie A. Bolline (91) passed away
November 16, 2002. Morrie retired on June 30, 1973 as the Regional Director
Midwest TSC. Prior to that he had served for many years as State Conservationist
in Kansas. His wife, Gwendolyn, his son, Michael, and daughter, Rosemary, and
one grandson survive him. Memorials may go to Hospice. |
|
Bollman |
2018 |
Carolyn
“Jane” Bollman (87) of Danville,
Indiana, passed away February 20, 2018. She attended Purdue University and
received a BA degree from Indiana University after her children were grown.
She married Robert “Bob” Bollman in Lafayette on June 2, 1956. Bob, a
member of ARCSE, retired as a Deputy State Conservationist with the Soil
Conservation Service in 1986. They lived in Iowa for 10 years prior to moving
to Danville in 1966. She was a dedicated member of Whitestone Christian
Church, a 36-year member of the Riley Hospital Guild, of which she also
served as a member of the board of directors. Jane was a past president of
the Hendricks County Extension Homemakers and was a longtime member of the
Modern Homemakers Extension Club. She loved children, sewing, baking cookies,
and all of nature. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, “Bob;”
her children, Patrick and Daniel Bollman of Danville, Thomas
Bollman of North Salem, Mary (Gary) Houser of Nobelsville; and ten
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Jane was preceded in death by two
daughters, Sally Ann and Susan Jane. |
|
Bonar |
2009 |
James
Sloan Bonar (72) of
Annandale, VA passed away June 29, 2009 at home after a valiantly fought
battle with cancer. He attended Potomac State College, and graduated from
West Virginia University in 1959, earning a BS degree in Animal Husbandry.
Jim spent his military career as a fixed-wing and helicopter pilot in the US
Army and Army Reserve for 31 years, retiring as a Master Pilot at the rank of
Colonel, Infantry. He spent his civilian career as a soil and water
conservationist, beginning with SCS in West Virginia, where he worked for ten
years. He served an additional 19 years at USDA headquarters in
Washington, DC, and spent the final nine years of his civilian career
with the Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District in Virginia. Jim
is survived by his wife of 49 years, Molly, and two children; Sarah Parker
Bonar Johnson (Randolph Glenn) of Middletown, MD and James Sloan Bonar, Jr.,
of Glenside, PA, and two grandchildren. Donations in memory of James may be
made to Branch Mountain Cemetery, Three Churches, WV or the 1st
Presbyterian Church of Annandale, VA. |
|
Bondurant |
2016 |
Senior
Conservationist Dewey T. Bondurant (95) of Des Moines, Iowa passed
away at Wesley Acres on December 17, 2016. Dewey was born in Bazine, Kansas.
Dewey graduated high school from Ness City, Kansas. He lived in western
Kansas, in part of the Dust Bowl, and saw the erosion problems firsthand. He
had one year of college at Emporia State Teachers College before going into
the military. He was part of the Kansas National Guard until he was mobilized
to Emporia, Kansas with the Company B 137th Infantry. He did
training in Little Rock, Arkansas followed by communications training. He
served in the military from 1939 until September 1945. In January 1942, Dewey
was part of the Signal Corp 3103 Battalion stationed in England. His job was
misdirecting the Germans to think the Allied landing into France would be at
a site other than Normandy. Dewey also did similar work at the Battle of the
Bulge. As Dewey said, "I helped make it look like the Army was going to
go one way, but instead they were planning to go another way." After
World War II, he attended Kansas State University for three years. He
graduated from there with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. Dewey
described one memorable moment in college: "...watching Kansas State
beat Wichita State in football. It was the team's only football victory in my
three years of school there!" After graduation, Dewey moved to Council
Bluffs, Iowa and worked in the Soil Conservation Service. Dewey married
Georgia Famous Slavik in February 1949 and became a step-father to Carole
Slavik and Mike Slavik. In December 1949, Robert was born to Georgia and
Dewey. The family lived in Council Bluffs, Storm Lake, and Shenandoah before
settling in Des Moines in 1961. Georgia and Dewey loved dancing together
(square, round, and line dancing). Dewey continued to line dance and ballroom
dance well into his 80s. Dewey also was an expert jelly, jam, and preserve
maker, winning multiple ribbons at the Iowa State Fair, including the top
award for strawberry preserves. Dewey was an agricultural engineer with the
USDA Soil Conservation Service, retiring in 1980 after serving many years as
the State Conservation Engineer in Iowa. He was a 50+ year member of Grace
United Methodist Church. Among survivors are Robert (Monica) of Urbandale; a
step-son, Michael Slavik (Sharon) of Springdale, Arkansas; seven
step-grandchildren; and many step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Georgia (1997) and his step-daughter, Carole Slavik
Carpenter (1999). Memorials may be given to his church. |
|
Bone |
2002 |
Thomas
R. Bone passed away recently. He retired
as an Agricultural Engineer in Texas. |
|
Boone |
2017 |
Steve
Allan Boone (65) of
Hamlin, West Virginia passed away on November 5, 2017 in St. Mary's Medical
Center. Surviving is his spouse, Virginia Boone. Steve retired from
the Natural Resources Conservation Service as the District Conservationist in
the Hamlin Field Office. |
|
Boone |
2007 |
Daniel
"Dan" E. Boone
(79) retired District Conservationist at Carthage, Texas passed away
September 11, 2007. He was a graduate of Texas A & M University and served
in the military during the Berlin crises. He was the commander of the
National Guard in Carthage for a number of years. He retired from the SCS
with 33 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Elanore, four children
and seven grandchildren. |
|
Booth |
2011 |
Bert
E. Booth (85) of Temple, Texas passed away
September 15, 2011. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Air Forces during
WWII. While serving in Italy he attended the University of Florence. He
graduated from Texas A&M in 1950 with a degree in agricultural
engineering. He was a registered professional engineer. He was a SCS project
construction engineer and retired as head of the watershed office in Temple.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Lois M. Booth; one son, John (Cindy)
Booth of Giddings; two daughters, Suzanne (Jay) Copeland of Temple and
Lynelle (Brian) Evans of Austin; and eight grandchildren. Memorial donations
may be made to Churches Touching Lives for Christ, P. O. Box 4482, Temple, TX
76505. |
|
Boothby |
2013 |
Charles
A. Boothby (86) passed away on August 25,
2013. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, who served on the SCS public
information staff in the Oregon state office. Also surviving are five
children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased
by a daughter and a granddaughter. Donations to the Alzheimer's Association
are suggested. |
|
Boquet |
2012 |
Bert
Boquet (96) of Lincoln, Nebraska passed
away on June 20, 2012. Bert attended the University of Nebraska and graduated
with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1953. He served in the armed forces
during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanore. Memorials:
Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 1500 S. 70th, Suite
201 (06). |
|
Borchard |
2014 |
Raymond
Clyde Borchard (89) of
Carmichael, California passed away peacefully October 1, 2014. He suffered a
massive stroke just 20 days after losing his dear wife of 66 years Shirley on
September 4, 2014. Ray was an active member of Sunrise Community Church where
he taught Bible study for many years. He was raised on the family farm in
Oxnard, CA where he raised truck crops with his father. Like many young men
of his generation, he served in the Army Air Corp during WWII as a copilot on
a B17. He was a graduate of the California State University, San Luis Obispo.
Ray worked for Allis-Chalmers to support his farming habit before leaving the
farm to begin a career with the USDA-Soil Conservation Service (SCS). His
career with SCS required the family to move to several communities in
northern CA, finally settling in Carmichael in 1973. Position at retirement,
Area Conservationist, Sacramento, CA. He is survived by his sons Mike
(Janice) Borchard of Orangevale, CA; and Steven (Donni) Borchard of Medford,
OR; fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers,
please make a donation to a beloved charity in his name. |
|
Bordelon |
2001 |
Marie
Bordelon (78) passed away October 9, 2001.
Marie came to SCS in August 1962 and retired in March 1986. Marie worked her
whole career as a secretary in the Louisiana State Office. |
|
Borine |
2017 |
Roger
Harold Borine (66) of
Bend, Oregon passed away on February 21, 2017. He was born in La Grande,
Oregon. Roger graduated from La Grande High School where he lettered
in baseball, basketball, and was quarterback for the Tigers. He attended
Eastern Oregon College and Oregon State University, where he studied soil
science, receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1973. During summers, he
financed college by smoke-jumping out of McCall, Idaho. Roger’s work as a
soil scientist for the Natural Resource Conservation Service took him first
to Baker City, then Klamath Falls and Medford, and finally to Bend in 1984.
After 35 years of federal service, he retired and began a soils consulting
business. While competing in the Brittany National Championship in 2007, he
was invited to Norway to experience their field trials and to hunt ptarmigan
and grouse in Sweden. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Debra
(Smolt Mischel) whom he married in 1997, and her daughter Amy (James)
Westcoat, and two grandchildren. Contributions in his memory can be made to
the Oregon Brittany Club or the Oregon Hunter’s Association. |
|
Bornstein |
2003 |
Joseph
Bornstein (82) passed away December 20,
2003. Joe started his career with SCS and ended it in with ARS. He was an
Agricultural Engineer and was active in ASAE. |
|
Borst |
2015 |
Honorary
Life Member and Senior Conservationist George Borst (102) of
Fallbrook, California has passed away. George retired from the Soil
Conservation Service in 1969 as a Soil Scientist on the River Basin Staff. |
|
Borts |
2020 |
Dortha
Borts (82) of Sigourney, Iowa passed away November. 16, 2020, at the
Sigourney Health Care Center. Dortha was the wife of retired USDA-Soil
Conservation Service District Conservationist Don Borts. She and Don were
married January 19, 1963. In addition to Don, she is survived by their three
children and three grandchildren. |
|
Boss |
2004 |
Frederick
Boss, Muskogee, OK passed away. -
reported May 2004 |
|
Bossuyt |
2020 |
Kathryn May Bossuyt (née Knobloch) (100) of Tucson, Arizona passed away June 19, 2020. Kathryn
was the spouse of retired USDA-Soil Conservation Service Tucson District
Conservationist, Maurice J. Bossuyt, who passed away in 2015. She was
a graduate of Catholic University of America and a professional Librarian
during her career, serving in many leadership roles including serving on the
Governor’s Committee on Libraries and as an officer of several professional
organizations. |
|
Bossuyt |
2015 |
Maurice John Bossuyt (95) of Tucson, Arizona passed away October 25th,
2015, at Mountain View Assisted Living Facility. Maurice was born in Moline,
Illinois on October 10, 1920 to Alberic and Rachel Bossuyt.
Maurice was a World War II veteran, having served 5 years in the US Navy
aboard the battleship USS Arkansas and the aircraft carrier USS Santee.
Maurice and his wife Kathryn Knobloch married in November 1950. He
attended Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, completed his studies at Iowa
State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy in 1950. They
moved to Arizona in 1951, where he took a job with the University of Arizona
Extension Service and was assigned to the office in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Later, he was employed by the USDA-Soil Conservation Service and transferred
to Tucson where he served as District Conservationist until he retired in 1987.
At the time of his death, Maurice was survived by his loving wife Kathryn,
son Joseph of Tucson and daughter Colette (David) Kramer of
Pueblo West, Colorado. |
|
Bostian |
2007 |
Marcus
Bostian (92) passed away November 29,
2007. Marcus retired as a Soil Scientist in the Statesville Area Office,
North Carolina. He was born in Alexander County and served in the US Air
Force during World War II. Marcus was a 32nd degree Mason, a
member of the Scottish Rite and Greensboro Masonic Lodge. Survivors include
his wife of 54 years, Helen Wilson Bostian and a son, Marcus “Mark” Wilson
Bostian of Claremont. |
|
Boston |
2005 |
Ronnie
Boston (59) recently retired from NRCS
passed away suddenly on March 17, 2005. Ronnie was a graduate of East Texas
State University and served in several locations in Texas as a Soil
Conservationist and District Conservationist. His wife, Sandra, two daughters
and four grandchildren survive. Ronnie will be greatly missed by his family
and his peers. |
|
Bosworth |
2004 |
Duane
Bosworth (76) passed away February 6,
2004. Duane retired as the Public Information Specialist for the West NTC.
Prior to that he was Head, Education and Publication Unit in the National
Office. His wife, Sue, 2 sons and grandchildren and great grandchildren survive
Duane. The family has suggested that memorials may go to the Parkinson's
Center of Oregon at Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam
Jackson Park Rd., Portland, OR 97239-3098. |
|
Bottrell |
2013 |
George
(Dean) Bottrell (83) of Somerset,
Kentucky passed away on December 14, 2013. He was a retired soil scientist.
While with the Forest Service, he worked on the Soil Survey of McCreary and
Western Whitley Counties, Kentucky. While with the Soil Conservation Service,
he worked on soil surveys in Ohio. He held degrees from the University of
Illinois and from Lexington Theological Seminary. Dean is survived by his
wife Ruth Day Bottrell; one son, David Dean Bottrell of Los Angeles, CA; and
one daughter Mary Ester Bottrell of Somerset, KY. |
|
Bourland |
2010 |
Ralph
E. "Gene" Bourland
(82) of Peoria, IL passed away February 27, 2010. Gene served in the U.S.
Army Air Force during World War II and was a graduate of the University of
Illinois. He worked for SCS until retiring in 1985 as the district
conservationist in Peoria. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years,
Mardella A. Schroll Bourland on December 27, 2009. Surviving are his three
children, Mark J. Bourland of Peoria, Anne (Dr. Mark) Dutz of Morton and Lisa
(Frank) Rotermund-Bradley of Chillicothe; four grandchildren; and two step
grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Please
visit Gene's "Life Remembered Story" at www.davison-fulton.com. |
|
Bower |
2002 |
James
E. “Jim” Bower, retired
Soil Scientist passed away August 16, 2002. Jim was Area Soil Scientist in
Victoria, Texas for a number of years. |
|
Bowers |
2002 |
Senior
Conservationist George V. Bowers (94) of Sarasota, Florida passed away
September 22, 2002. He worked for SCS. |
|
Bowie |
2018 |
Robert Lee “Bob” Bowie (68) husband of Lynn Isom Bowie, of
Edgefield, SC entered into rest August 11, 2018. Bob was born in Abbeville,
SC. He was retired from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and
was a member of Edgefield United Methodist Church. Survivors include his
wife, three sons, Hunter Lee (Kerry) Bowie, Clinton Sharpe Bowie, and
Theodore Carroll “Cal” (Morgan) Bowie; four grandchildren, and two brothers.
Memorials may be made to Edgefield United Methodist Church, PO Box 25,
Edgefield, SC 29824 or to a Charity of one’s choice. Please sign the online
register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com. |
|
Bowie |
2005 |
Gerald
Bowie (65) passed away August 27, 2005.
“Jerry” retired from the planning staff in the Virginia State Office. He
started his career in his home state of Maine and worked for SCS as an
engineer for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, Lois, four sons, David,
Robert, Richard and James and 12 grandchildren. The family suggests that
memorials go to New Hope Hospice, Eddington, ME 04429. |
|
Bowling |
2017 |
Member
Ernest Hooper Bowling, Jr. (89) of Dillwyn, Virginia passed away at
home on May 13, 2017, following a courageous battle with stomach cancer. He
was born in Jonesville, VA. He had lived at Oak Grove Farm in Buckingham
County since 1932. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rebecca Hines
Bowling; daughter, Sarah Frances Bowling; sons, Ernest Hooper
Bowling III and his wife, Karen, James Hines Bowling and
his wife, Sun Bun; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters. He
is also survived by two sisters. He was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin
Allen Bowling; and a sister. He attended Buckingham Central High School
and was a graduate of Virginia Tech. Ernest was a World War II veteran and
retired in 1988 as District Conservationist with the Soil Conservation
Service. He was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of New Store Presbyterian
Church, where he served as deacon, elder, clerk of session and Sunday school
teacher. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to New
Store Presbyterian Church, c/o Bettie Bass Mitchell, 3221 Buckingham Springs
Rd., Dillwyn, Va. 23936, or a favorite charity. |
|
Bowman |
2017 |
Roy
Howard Bowman (87) and Irma
Elsie Bowman (88) of Redwood Valley, California died in the Redwood Fire that
broke out in Mendocino County late on the evening of Oct. 8, 2017. Roy
retired as a soil scientist with the Soil Conservation Service. They were the
type of people who settled into their community and did good without making a
fuss.” Roy was a U.S. Navy veteran. Irma Bowman loved to bake and “would tell
us to speak well of other people. |
|
Bowman |
2005 |
Gilbert
A. Bowman (76) passed away December 30,
2005. Gib started his soil mapping career with SCS in Nebraska. He
transferred to Colorado in 1978 as the State Soil Correlator. His wife,
Ethel, 3 children-Paula, Tim and Jon, and 6 grandchildren survive him. |
|
Boyd |
2020 |
Arthur Leroy Boyd Jr. (70) of Marquette, Kansas passed away February 14, 2020 at the
Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. Arthur retired in September of
2009 as a Soil Conservation Technician for the USDA-Natural Resources
Conservation Service in the Ellsworth Field Office. |
|
Boyd |
2017 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Hurshal E. Boyd (96) of
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania passed away on February 28, 2017 at Messiah
Lifeways. He was born in Seneca, NM. He was a graduate of Kansas State
University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree. He also served in the US
Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from the Soil Conservation
Service in 1977 as an Assistant State Conservationist in Pennsylvania.
Hurshal was preceded in death by his wife Rosann Boyd in 2011. He is
survived by his sons, Stephen M. Boyd and Robert W. Boyd;
daughters, Deborah K. Boone and Danette M. Hoffman; a grandson;
three granddaughters; a great- grandson and two great- granddaughters.
Hurshal was an avid golfer, dedicated family man, and a terrific socializer.
Memorial contributions can be made to Compassionate Care Hospice 1513 Cedar
Cliff Dr #100, Camp Hill, PA 17011. |
|
Boyd |
2014 |
O.
B. Boyd (64) passed away November 18,
2014 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Texas Banner Church of
God. O. B. worked as an Engineering Aide for the Hughes County Conservation
District from 1986 to 1998, before starting with the Holdenville Field Office
of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) where he has been
employed for the last 15 years as the Soil Conservation Technician. Surviving
are his wife 20 years, Sandee of the home, four children, 14 grandchildren
and one great-grandchild. |
|
Boyd |
2011 |
Rosann
Boyd (86) of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
passed away July 10, 2011. She was the wife of Hurshal Boyd, former Assistant
State Conservationist for SCS in Pennsylvania. Rosann had a long career in
nursing. She is survived by her husband, two sons, and two daughters. Cards
may be sent to Hurshal and the family at 899 Oak Oval, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055-8409. |
|
Boyer |
2009 |
Twyla
Boyer passed away January 13, 2009 at
her home in Fries, VA. She had been battling cancer for more than 6 years.
Twyla had worked as a conservationist in Wytheville before taking disability
retirement. Her husband Danny is still employed by NRCS. Condolences may be
sent to him at 8784 Spring Valley Road, Fries, Virginia 24330. |
|
Bozeman |
2014 |
Sara
Helen Bozeman (92) of
Plains, GA, passed away on March 4, 2014, just 4 months following the
death of her beloved husband, the late David E. Bozeman, a retired USDA Soil
Conservationist. They were married for 58 wonderful years having two
daughters, Lynn (Marvin) Griggs and Diane B. (Roy) Worrell, 4 grandchildren,
and 7 great grandchildren. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church in
Plains, GA. |
|
Bozeman |
2013 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist David Eli Bozeman (94) of Plains,
Georgia passed away on October 30, 2013. David was a graduate of The
University of Georgia and a retired Soil Conservationist with the US
Department of Agriculture, retiring in 1978. He was a Veteran of
WWII and the Korean Conflict, having served in the Army Air Corp as a ground
crewman with the rank of sergeant. He was a dedicated member of Plains United
Methodist Church. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sara Helen; and his
loving daughters Lynn (Marvin) Griggs of Preston, and Diane B. (Roy) Worrell
of Perry. David was also dearly loved by four grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. |
|
Bradford |
2019 |
Robert
"Bob" Jordan Bradford
(82) of Louisville, Kentucky passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2019. He had
just returned in May from a long-planned visit to Normandy, France.
Ironically, he passed on the 75th anniversary of D-Day. Living almost his
entire life in Kentucky, his love of the Bluegrass state was at the heart of
everything he did, from serving its farmers during his long career with the
USDA Soil Conservation Service, to staunchly rooting for his beloved UK
Wildcats. Bob was born in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to Minnie Reeves Bradford
and Hollis Aiken Bradford. He received his degree in Agriculture from
the University of Kentucky where he was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
fraternity and the National Award-Winning Cattle Judging Team. In 1963, he
began his Soil Conservation Service career. Bob spent most of his career as
the District Conservationist in Shelbyville, KY, and was also a Resource
Conservationist with the Cynthiana, Kentucky Area Office. He retired in 1994.
After retirement, Bob relocated to Louisville. He is survived by his loving
and devoted partner Pamela Capuder, and his children Lt. Col. (Ret)
Christopher (Kit) Bradford (Susan), St. Matthews, Kentucky; Robin
Bradford Carlton, Fisherville, Kentucky; Holli Bradford Christman
(Erik), Greenwood Village, Colorado; and six grandchildren. A celebration
of life was held June 12, 2019, at Ratterman Funeral Home, in East
Louisville, Kentucky. Contributions can be made in Bob’s memory to the American
Diabetes Association or the Crusade for Children. |
|
Bradley |
2011 |
Joyce
Bradley (79) of Corsicana, Texas passed
away July 19, 2011. She had been struggling with bladder cancer for some
years. She is survived by her husband, Jack (who was the District Conservationist
at Ennis, TX and AC of Gainesville Area when he retired), two daughters, a
son, and seven grandchildren. An online guest book is available at
www.griffin-roughton.com. |
|
Bradshaw |
2020 |
Lloyd
C. Bradshaw (72) of Rexburg, Idaho passed away at Madison Memorial
Hospital on November 24, 2020. He was born in Wendell, Idaho on June 27,
1948, to Reuben Clark Bradshaw and
Mary Louise Crowther. Lloyd grew
up on a dairy farm in Richfield, Idaho, where he learned to work hard milking
cows and doing farm chores. He served an honorable mission for the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to North Argentina and Bolivia. After
returning from his mission, Lloyd attended Ricks College where he
participated in and enjoyed being on the rodeo team. On June 12, 1970, Lloyd
married his high school sweetheart, Krisitie
May Arave in the Idaho Falls Temple. He then attended Idaho State
University and after graduation started his career with the USDA-Natural
Resource Conservation Service serving many years as the District
Conservationist in Rexburg. He worked at that career for thirty-one years and
retired at the age of fifty-five. He was then able to fill his time with
family, saddle making and cowboying. He was an active member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in various callings over the
years. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife, Krisitie; Sons: Ryan
(Jody), Clint (Misha), Kyle (Kristy), Jake (Sabrina); Daughters Kerry
(Jeff), and Amanda (Jeremiah); 26 grandchildren; and 2
great-granddaughters. |
|
Braley |
2004 |
Norris
D. Braley (69) passed away Friday, January
30, 2004, following an ongoing struggle with cardiac illness. He was born
Oct. 22, 1934, in Mapleton, and received a diploma from the University of
Maine, at Orono. He was employed for more than 30 years by the USDA Soil
Conservation Service, serving in offices at Presque Isle, Belfast, Houlton,
Rockland and Waldoboro. He is survived by his wife Janet, three sons, a
daughter, and 16 grandchildren. |
|
Branigan |
2014 |
Member
and Senior Conservationist William J. Branigan of Mount Jackson, VA passed
away on July 30, 2014 from complications (pneumonia) following knee surgery.
Bill retired in 1987 as an RC&D Coordinator with the Soil Conservation
Service in Maine, having been a District Conservationist in Allentown, Media
(Delaware Co), and Meadville, PA. After retiring, he owned and operated a bed
and breakfast called the Roaring Lion in Waldoboro, ME for 25 years. |
|
Brant |
2010 |
Paul
Merle Brant, Jr. (68) of
Scottsville, Virginia passed away suddenly October 13, 2010. He received a
Bachelor’s degree in forestry from West Virginia University, a Master’s
degree in science from Marshall University and was Fellow of the Agricultural
Policy Institute at North Carolina State University. Paul, former Mountain
RC&D Coordinator in West Virginia, retired from SCS with over 30 years of
service. He is survived by his son, Geoffrey Earle Brant; daughter, Amy Brant
Lambert of Scottsville, Va.; and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Leslie Ann Dornblazer Brant. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made in his honor to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases
Association at www.aadrda.com or to the National Arbor Day Foundation at
www.arborday.org |
|
Brasch |
2013 |
Rhonda Lea Brasch (62) of Spokane, Washington passed away on
July 15, 2013. She attended Spokane Community College and her degree
eventually led to a long career with NRCS as a civil engineering technician.
Rhonda retired in 2012 after 29 years of service. She is preceded in death by
her parents. She is survived by her son, Allen Brasch. Online guestbook at
cheneyfuneral.com |
|
Brasfield |
2006 |
Helen
Brasfield passed away April 23, 2006. Helen
was the wife of James Brasfield who retired as Soil Correlator in TN in Dec.
1986. |
|
Brasfield |
2005 |
Helen
Brasfield passed away October 11, 2005.
Helen was the wife of James Brasfield. James retired on Dec. 31, 1986 as a
Soil Scientist in the South NTC. Helen is survived by James, 3 children, 8
grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. |
|
Bratcher |
2013 |
Member Robert F. Bratcher (84) of
Henderson, Tennessee passed away on November 6, 2013. In 1946, at the age of
17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served 5 years and was involved in the Korean
Conflict. After his discharge, he attended the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville and earned a BS in Agricultural Engineering and a Masters in
Engineering in 1963. Robert worked for the Soil Conversation Service for 30
years before retiring in 1984 as a hydraulic engineer. He was a member of the
Sanford Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Maleta
Webb Bratcher of Henderson; a daughter Sandy (Lyle) Rich of Henderson; a son
Bobby (Suzanne) Bratcher of Cordova, TN; and four grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American
Cancer Society. |
|
Brax |
2019 |
Connie Jane Brax (85) of Salina, Kansas passed away July 25, 2019. She graduated
from Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, Kansas in 1952. She worked for
the USDA Soil Conservation Service/Natural Resources Conservation Service for
45 years in the word processing department and on the Water Resources Staff
of the Kansas State Office. She was particularly proud of her role in
deploying one of the first automated word processing applications. She
retired in 2000. She is survived by her daughter Lori (Jack) Brax of
Hays, Kansas; son Jon (Judy) Brax of Leawood; 5 grandchildren and 1
great-grandchild. Services were held July 30 at First United Methodist Church,
Salina. Donations in honor of Connie may be made to the Saline County Humane
Society. |
|
Bray |
2007 |
Marcus
Bray (84) passed away after a
single-car accident near Brookville, IN on Nov. 23, 2007. Marcus retired from
the U.S. Navy as a Chief Warrant Officer after 23 years of service before
joining the SCS. |
|
Braymen |
2014 |
Beverly
Ann Braymen (74) of
Creston, Iowa entered eternal rest on December 16, 2014 at Mercy Medical
Center, Des Moines, Iowa. Beverly was the wife of Tom Braymen, a long time
technician in the Creston Engineering and Field Offices. Bev graduated from
Clarinda High School and worked more than twenty years for Farm Credit
Service of America. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Left to
cherish Bev’s memory are her husband of 52 years, Tom Braymen, Creston; a
daughter: Lisa (Dave) Carter, West Des Moines; and two grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her daughter: Julie Braymen. |
|
Breckel |
2019 |
Margaret "Maggie" Breckel (83) of Malcolm, Nebraska passed away
September 17, 2019. Maggie was hired as a Clerk Stenographer by the USDA Soil
Conservation Service (SCS) in 1978 working with the Public Affairs Specialist
for Nebraska. She was the lead person in coordination and use of photographs
and other visual material used in the outreach program for SCS in Nebraska.
She retired in the late 1990s as a clerk-stenographer with the Natural
Resource Conservation Service. Maggie was well known throughout the state, as
she worked with many field SCS/NRCS staff in providing photos and other resource
material for the agency’s outreach programs. She is remembered by her
co-workers as always cheerful and was well-liked by all. She lived on an
acreage and was very active in planting trees, gardens and other activities
to enhance the environment. Memorials can be directed to Lincoln Lutheran
High School Scholarship Fund. |
|
Brehm |
2003 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Clarence D. Brehm (96) passed away recently
(2003). Clarence retired in April 1968 as State Conservation Engineer in
South Dakota. He was the first person named State Engineer in South Dakota.
He has spent the last number of years in Mesa, AZ. |
|
Breinig |
2004 |
Senior
Conservationist Clarence B. Breinig (91) passed away some time ago.
Clarence retired in April 1973 as the State Soil Scientist for Tennessee. |
|
Brewer |
2015 |
Senior
Conservationist Edward O. Brewer (91) Wilkesboro, North Carolina
passed away on January 1, 2015. Ed retired July 1, 1982 as Area Soil
Scientist, Wilkesboro Area Office. He was born in Henderson County,
Tennessee, and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1951. He
began his career with SCS in Wadesboro, NC in July 1953. He also worked
in Salisbury before transferring to Wilkesboro. Ed was a WW II veteran
having served in England and France. After the war ended, he served in
Germany with the Civilian Police force. He was an active member of the
Wilkesboro Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, RA leader and Sunday
school teacher. Ed is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Brewer;
three sons, Michael Edwin Brewer and wife Debby Hallyburton of Winston Salem,
Kenneth Wayne Brewer of Raleigh and David Lee Brewer of Marietta, GA; four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. |
|
Brewster |
2014 |
Robert
Walker Brewster (93) of Glen
Allen, Virginia passed away on January 8, 2014. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Pat Dye. He is survived by his three
daughters, his wife, June Adams Hogg of Mechanicsville, VA, who he married in
March, 2009, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. June
retired from the SCS in 1994 as Special Program Assistant. After
college at the University of Texas, Bob joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1941
and ended his career as Assistant Southeast Regional Commissioner with the
Patrol, taking a leave of absence from the Border Patrol for service as a
pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. In lieu of
flowers, please make contributions to Laurel Park United Methodist Church,
2700 Hungary Rd., Henrico, Va. 23228. |
|
Bridge |
2011 |
Karen
Bridge (64) of Tucson, Arizona passed
away from kidney cancer July 6, 2011. She started her career with SCS for the
snow survey in Salt Lake City, Utah. She entered the Administrative Training
Program in Phoenix, AZ, and moved up in the agency- requiring her to move to
Iowa, Wyoming, and, finally, to the Washington office in 1980, as a
Personnel Specialist. It was there that she met and married Galen
Bridge, who retired in 1994 as acting Chief of SCS. She later moved over to
FSIS and retired as the Deputy Director of Human Resources. Karen is
survived by her daughter, Tracie and husband, Galen. Contributions in her
memory would be appreciated at the Friends of Acadia, PO Box 45, Bar Harbor,
Maine, 04609. The Bridge family will hold a "Celebration of Karen's
Life" on Friday, September 9, 2011, at 11:00 am, at the Vistoso Funeral
Home, 2285 East Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley, Arizona, 85755. |
|
Bridgers |
2007 |
Clemmon
Windfield Bridgers Sr. (73)
passed away May 25, 2007. Clemmon was a native of Northampton County, North
Carolina, where he was a member of Jackson Baptist Church. He was married to
Barbara Barrow in 1955. Mr. Bridgers retired in 1990 as a soil technician in
Halifax County where he served for 38 years. He was a Master Mason, a member
of Seaboard Lodge #378, AF&AM, and a member of the Scottish Rite as well
as a Shriner. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; one son, Clemmon Windfield
Bridgers, Jr. and his wife, Heidi, of Ahoskie; and one grandson, Lewis
Clemmon Bridgers. |
|
Bridges |
2015 |
Sarah
T. Bridges (68) of Falls Church, Virginia
passed away on March 31, 2015. Sarah, a Cultural Resources Archeologist, was
with Federal government for over 31 years and served much of that time as
NRCS’ National Cultural Resources Specialist and Federal Preservation
Officer. She worked tirelessly ensuring NRCS programs and activities
protected historic properties. Sarah was preceded in death by her
husband, Bert Salwen. She is survived by a daughter, Sarah and her husband,
Max Prilutsky, and two stepsons and their families. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the Bert Salwen Fund Archaeological Research
Fellowship. |
|
Bridgewater |
1999 |
Robert
Bridgewater passed away
December 24, 1999. Robert was a geologist. |
|
Brill |
2008 |
David
Brill (91) passed away on March 26,
2008. David retired from SCS in Ohio. He is survived by his son, Dean, 2
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorials may go to the Worthington
Christian Village, 165 Highbluffs, Columbus, OH 43235. |
|
Brincken |
2008 |
Ed
Brincken passed away November 19, 2008. Ed
was the soil scientist in the Chehalis Field Office in Washington. In his
memory, a scholarship fund has been established by the Washington Society of
Professional Soil Scientists to sponsor a student to attend the Natural
Resources Youth Camp. |
|
Brinlee |
2020 |
R. C. Brinlee (88) of Wilburton,
Oklahoma passed away on February 7, 2020 in McAlester, Oklahoma. R.C. was
born on January 29, 1932 in Konawa, Oklahoma to William Juddy Brinlee
and Nora (Davis) Brinlee. He served in the U.S. Army, and received an
honorable discharge in 1953. R.C. then attended Eastern A&M where he
played baseball. He transferred to Oklahoma State University in Stillwater,
Oklahoma where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology in 1959.
As part of his employment with the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS),
he authored soil survey manuscripts for several counties in Oklahoma. He
retired from the NRSC in 1988. Following his retirement, he continued working
for the NRCS as a contract soil scientist. R.C. is survived by his children: Robert
Brinlee (Valerie) of Clayton, Oklahoma, David Brinlee (Melinda), Judy
Brinlee and Linda Callaway (Sean) all of Wilburton, Oklahoma; 9
grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held February
11, 2020 at Salt of the Earth Church in Wilburton with Pastor Cindy Shero
officiating. |
|
Brisbin |
2011 |
J.B.
Brisbin (79) of Victoria, Texas passed
away December 4, 2011. He served his country in the United States Marines
during the Korean conflict. He was an area clerk, retiring from SCS and the
Veterans Administration after 31 years of service. J.B. is survived by his
wife, Donnie Miller Brisbin, two children, ten grandchildren, and twelve
great-grandchildren. |
|
Brister |
2020 |
Honorary Member and Senior Conservationist Rayford J.
Brister (92) of San Saba, Texas (formerly of San Antonio, Texas) passed
away August 11, 2019. Rayford was born in Mertzon, Texas on April 27, 1927.
He worked for the USDA-Soil Conservation Service, including service as a
range conservationist, soil conservationist, and a District Conservationist.
He retired in 1982. Many of Rayford’s colleagues have passed away, making it
difficult to learn much about his career, but numerous archived newspaper
articles either written by Rayford or about Rayford in the 1960s and 1970s
can be found online. He evidently had an active public information program
promoting conservation in Texas. He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice
Brister. He is survived by wife Helen Brister, and his children, Sherry
Brister Smay and Stephen Brister. He is also survived by numerous
nieces, nephews, and a host of extended family. |
|
Brittan |
2016 |
Lynn
Arthur "Britt" Brittan
leaves behind, "The Love of his Life," Meg, his wife of 38 years,
his daughter, Dale Durniak (Chris) of Chico, a grandson, a stepson, two step
grandsons and a step-daughter. He was a graduate of the University of
California and worked as a soil conservationist with the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, retiring as the District Conservationist in Petaluma,
CA. Britt was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Wiens. At his request, a
private memorial will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in
his name to the Redwood Chordsmen, his Barbershop Chorus, 556 Danby Ct.,
Petaluma, CA 94954. |
|
Brittan |
2016 |
Lynn
Arthur "Britt" Brittan
leaves behind, "The Love of his Life," Meg, his wife of 38
years, his daughter, Dale Durniak (Chris) of Chico, a grandson,
a stepson, two step grandsons and a step-daughter. He was a graduate of the
University of California and worked as a soil conservationist with the
Natural Resources Conservation Service, retiring as the District
Conservationist in Petaluma, CA. Britt was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan
Wiens. At his request, a private memorial will take place at a later
date. Donations may be made in his name to the Redwood Chordsmen, his
Barbershop Chorus, 556 Danby Ct., Petaluma, CA 94954. |
|
Britton |
2017 |
Legion
Owens Britton (81) of Edenton,
North Carolina passed away on January 12, 2017. Legion retired as the
Administrative Assistant for the Edenton Area. She was the first woman in
North Carolina to serve as the Director of the NC Federal Women’s Program for
NRCS. Mrs. Britton was born in Chowan County and lived there all her life.
Following her retirement, she worked for several years at the Barker House. A
member of Edenton Baptist Church, she also enjoyed membership in the Edenton
Chapter #302, The Order of the Eastern Star where she had served as Worthy
Matron, was active with the Edenton Historical Commission, and had served as
President with the Business and Professional Women’s Club. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Junius Frank Britton;
a daughter, Janet Britton O’Donnell; her grandson, Patrick
O’Donnell. Surviving are her son, Charles A. Britton of Edenton;
two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. |
|
Broce |
2005 |
William
“Bill” Broce (83) passed
away April 29, 2005. Bill served in numerous locations in Missouri. Included
in his tours were RC&D Coordinator and Area Conservationist. He retired
in 1987. His wife, Muriel, survives. She resides at 1308 Walnut St., Bethany,
MO 64424. |
|
Brock |
2015 |
Bobby
G. Brock (74) of Apex, North Carolina passed
away on July 23, 2015. Bobby retired in 2006 as Conservation Agronomist on
the State Resource Conservationist Staff. His work assignments during his 45
year career with NRCS included Soil Conservationist in Harnett and Iredell
Counties as well as District Conservationist in Sanford, Goldsboro and
Raleigh Field Offices before transferring to the state office in May, 1983 as
Conservation Agronomist. Bobby probably did more than anyone in North
Carolina to promote the use of long term no-till. He was reared on a general
farm in the South River Community of Cumberland County, North Carolina. He
graduated from NC State College (University) in 1963 with honors and took
several graduate agronomy courses after moving to Raleigh. Bobby was active
in Civitan Clubs, Soil and Water Conservation Society where he received the
Fellow Award, and the NC Land Use Congress. His hobby was collecting and
restoring older John Deere tractors. Bobby is survived by his wife, Linda
Griffin Brock; daughters Michelle (Robert) Andersen of Clayton, NC, Marlette
(Thomas) Truitt of Garner, NC; son, Geoffrey Adam (Brittney) Brock of
Fuquay-Varina, NC; and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers
and one sister. |
|
Brooks |
2011 |
James
Edward “Jim” Brooks (80)
of Russellville, Arkansas passed away August 6, 2011. Jim served admirably in
the United States Air Force, was involved in the Korean conflict and was
honorably discharged in 1952. After graduation from the University of Alabama
in 1957, Jim went to work for SCS. He retired from the Fort Worth office as
the Administrative Officer and moved to Russellville, AR in 1986. He was a
true bible scholar, enjoying reading and talking about biblical truths. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Janice Gleason Brooks. Survivors
include his adoring wife, Martha Wilson Brooks of Russellville; three
daughters, Jeannie (Wayne) Marsh of Little Rock, Judy Neagles and Joan
Hashbarger, both of Russellville; three step-sons, Steve and Rhett Wilson,
both of Little Rock and Richard Wilson of Russellville; 12 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be
made to Arkansas Hospice, 2405 East Parkway, Suite 3, Russellville, Arkansas
72802. |
|
Brooks |
2004 |
Charles
A. Brooks passed away July 15, 2004 in
Hillsboro, Texas. Charles was a retired Soil Scientist and worked in several
locations in Texas. He was a graduate of Texas Tech University in 1949 and he
served as a bomber pilot in World War II. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in the
Air Force Reserves. His wife of 60 years, a daughter and two grandchildren
survives him. |
|
Brost |
2014 |
Senior
Conservationist Ken Brost, (96½) of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away on
June 10, 2014. In 1966, he began his career as a contract specialist
for USDA Soil Conservation Service in the Wisconsin State Office. Ken
retired in 1979. He is survived by six children, Ken (Eileen) Brost
Jr., Barbara (Bill) Sippel, Mary (Tom) Misco, Susan (Steve) Kluess, Paul
(Debbie) Agarwal, and John England; 13 grandchildren; and 11
great-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his beloved wife of
64 years, Jean (Sowle). He grew up in Cross Plains and Verona,
WI. After high school graduation he joined the Civilian Conservation
Corps and worked on CCC projects on Isle Royale, MI, and in a Milwaukee, WI
County Park. In March 1941, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps then
transferred to the Navy and joined the Pacific Theater in World War
II. He wrote home to his family, "If I make it out of this
"thing" alive, I'm going to make my life useful.” And he
did. He earned his law degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison in 1952 and worked as a claims adjuster, manager, and
agency director for State Farm Insurance for 12 years. In 1966, he
began his career as a Contract Specialist for USDA Soil Conservation Service
in the Wisconsin State Office. During these years, in addition to their
six children, Ken and Jean shared their home with over 50 foster babies,
providing a temporary home before permanent placement by Catholic Social
Services. He was elected the first president of the Wisconsin Federation of
Foster Parent Organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to Blessed Sacrament School Educational Endowment Fund. |
|
Brower |
2003 |
||
Browing |
2015 |
Harry
T. Browing (84) of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania passed away on Sept. 18, 2015. Harry was a Korean War veteran.
He began his career with the Soil Conservation Service in April 1957 at the
E&WPU in Upper Darby. He was an Engineering Draftsman throughout his
career until he retired in 1986 from the NENTC in Chester, PA. Harry had an
excellent knack of seeing how drawings should be organized. Harry was a
plasterer by trade but his wife, Anne, was worried because drywall was
replacing plastered walls in many areas and she wanted him to have a more
dependable job. He and Anne were married 65-years. Harry is survived by Anne,
his daughters, Nancy Synder and Dianne Gleason, and five grandsons and his
sister May Kucher. |
|
Brown |
2019 |
Thomas
“Tom” James Brown
(100) of Fairfield, Iowa passed away Monday, April 1, 2019, at his home in
Sunnybrook Assisted Living at Fairfield. Tom was born August 5, 1918, in
Garden Grove, Iowa to Murice and Harriett (Schooler) Brown. Tom
graduated from Iowa State with a BS degree and continued being an avid Iowa
State sports fan. After college he served in the Army Corp of Engineers
during WWII for 4 years in the South Pacific and retired as a Captain. He
married Violet Leah Greene on October 8, 1950, in Humeston, Iowa. This
year they would have been married 69 years. He worked 31 years for the Soil
Conservation Service as an Agricultural Engineer in the Fairfield Area Office
before he retired in 1984. A Masonic Service was held April 4, 2019, at
Behner Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service April 5, 2019 at First
Presbyterian Church, Fairfield. Burial with Military Honors was at Humeston
Cemetery, Humeston, Iowa. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Church or
Lord Cupboard. Cards and memorials may be mailed to Violet Brown, 3000 W.
Madison Ave., Apt 409, Fairfield, Iowa 52556. Survivors include his wife, Violet;
and nephews, Terry Legvold of North Carolina and James Legvold
of Fort Worth/Dallas, Texas. |
|
Brown |
2016 |
Senior Conservationist William "Bill" Thelton Brown (97)
passed away peacefully on Sept. 22, 2016, at his home in Fort Worth.
Following Bill's longtime wishes, his body was donated to the UNT Health
Science Center. Bill was born on a 40-acre farm in Pondtown, near Hartford,
Alabama. After graduating in 1938 from Geneva County High School, he followed
his dream and joined the Navy in 1940. During World War II, Bill served
aboard the USS Louisville and the subchaser SC1302. While in the Navy, he
exchanged letters for three years with a pen pal from Staten Island, NY,
named Anne Scotto. After the war ended, he wasted no time getting to New York
to meet the letter-writer. Bill said it was love at first sight, and they
married eight months later, the day after Christmas, 1946. Bill entered
Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) on the G.I. Bill. Upon
graduation, he spent his career with the Soil Conservation Service, first in
Mobile County, AL, then in Texas. Bill and Anne settled with their family in
Fort Worth in 1967. Bill was a devoted member of Genesis United Methodist
Church. He was a dedicated blood donor. Bill is remembered by many as a
member of the Employee Development Center in Ft. Worth. He provided training
to new employees in the southern states. Bill was preceded in death by his
parents and his loving wife of 63 years, Anne Scotto Brown. Survivors include
his son, William Scott (Nancy) Brown; his daughter, Lois Anne Brown; his four
grandchildren, and his two great-granddaughters. A memorial service to
celebrate Bill's life will be announced at a later date. |
|
Brown |
2011 |
Senior
Conservationist Edwin V. Brown (89) of Bluffton and formerly of
Montpelier, Indiana passed away February 14, 2011. He is survived by his wife
of 67 years Emojean (Inskeep) Brown; and two sons; four daughters; 27 grandchildren
and 18 great-grandchildren. Ed earned a B.S. Degree in Agriculture from
Purdue University in 1943. He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran serving
his country for 3 ½ years in the South Pacific. A life-long farmer, Ed taught
Ag Science in Jr. and Sr. high school for ten years in Wells County. Ed
served as District Conservationist of SCS in 1959 being the first person to
have served in that position in Jay County. He worked in SCS for over 20
years. Ed also served as Surveyor in Blackford County. Preferred memorials
are to the Bethel Church. |
|
Brown |
2007 |
James
C. Brown (J. C.) retired
Assistant State Conservationist for Texas passed away August 13, 2007. J. C.
was a graduate of Texas A & M University and worked for some 29 years at
several locations in Texas, retiring in 1994. J. C. also served 29 years in
the U.S. Army reserves, retiring at the rank of Lt. Colonel. He is survived
by his wife Mary Lou, and one son, two daughters and seven grandchildren. J.
C. will be remembered for his dedication, gentle spirit and his concern for
finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease. |
|
Brown |
2006 |
Alanson
W. “Lance” Brown passed away
October 17, 2006 after a long illness. Lance was a native of Pearsall, Texas.
He was a graduate of Texas A & I University at Kingsville. He began
working for the SCS in 1952 and worked in Belton, Taylor and finally served
as Area Conservationist at Austin. He retired in 1980 and continued a career
as a farmer and rancher. After retirement he served as a Director of the
Taylor-Austin Soil and Water Conservation District. He was preceded in death
by his wife Ruth in 1994. He is survived by his wife, Jane and four sons and
seven grandchildren. |
|
Brown |
2006 |
George
Brown (92) passed away April 1, 2006.
George was the District Conservationist in Allegany County, NY at the time of
his retirement in 1974. |
|
Brown |
2006 |
Harold
T. Brown (82) passed away June 29, 2006. Harold
retired as an Assistant State Conservationist. His early career service was
as an Engineer. He is survived by his wife, Charlene. |
|
Brown |
2002 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Raymond S. Brown (95) passed away
October 6, 2002. Ray retired as Ohio's State Conservationist in April 1970.
He started his career as an engineer in the CCC camps in Illinois. Ray has
been living in a nursing home in Wisconsin for the past couple of years.
Condolences may be sent to Jerry Brown, W3314 Lake Forest Ln, Lake Geneva, WI
53147. |
|
Brown |
2001 |
Nan
Brown (57) passed away August 14, 2001
after a long battle with cancer. Nan was the wife of Raymond N. Brown, Jr.
who retired from the NENTC as Associate Director. Ray, three children and 2
grandchildren survive Nan. Memorial contributions may go to American Cancer
Society, 11 Loomis St., Montpelier, VT 05602. Ray can be reached at 90 Sunset
Ct. Shelburne, VT 05482 |
|
Brownfield |
2014 |
Marjorie A. Brownfield (83) of Shelbyville, Illinois passed away
peacefully on October 6, 2014, in Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
She died of Lewey's Body Dementia. Her husband, Shelby, was the sole
caregiver 24/7 for over four years. Marjorie was born in Jacob, ID. She was
known by Marjorie Sullivan most of her career as a special education teacher.
She married a school mate and longtime friend, Shelby H. Brownfield, of
Boise, Idaho, on May 24, 2003, in Shelbyville. Shelby is an ARCSE member who
retired as the State Soil Scientist in Idaho in 1986. They lived about
one-half of the year each in Boise, Idaho and Shelbyville. They resided in a
log home designed by Marjorie that she and her family built. She was a much
loved friend and respected stepmother of Shelby’s five children and three
stepchildren, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marjorie
received her bachelor’s and master's degrees in special education from the
Illinois State University. She has traveled worldwide including two short
term missions to Malawi, Africa where she taught in a Marian Medical Mission,
Deaf School. Any gifts or donations can be given to First Presbyterian Church
in Shelbyville, or Alzheimer’s Association. To send online condolences, visit
www.lockartgreenfuneralhome.com. |
|
Brownfield |
2001 |
Joyce
Brownfield passed away March 10, 2001. Joyce
was the wife of Shelby Brownfield who retired in 1983 as State Soil Scientist
in Idaho. |
|
Bruce |
1998 |
William
A. Bruce passed away November 5, 1998. He retired
as a Construction Engineer in Temple, Texas. |
|
Brug |
2012 |
Member
William H. “Bill” Brug (80) of New Philadelphia, Ohio passed away in Cleveland
Clinic September 2, 2012. After graduating from high school in 1951, Bill
joined the United States Navy where he served his country for four years. He
continued his formal education at The Ohio State University, graduating in
1959 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. At OSU, Bill met his lifelong
partner, the former Shirley B. Baker. He worked for SCS as a soil scientist
throughout Ohio and Minnesota, retiring in 1987 as a Soil Survey Party
Leader. He also shared his talents with the Soil and Water Conservation
District as a supervisor. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Shirley;
his son, W. Patrick (Bridgid) Brug of Los Alamos, NM; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 202 East
High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663, Community Hospice House, 716
Commercial Ave SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663, or the Norma Johnson Center,
2201-B Progress St., Dover, OH 44622. |
|
Brugger |
2005 |
Sam
Brugger (79) was born August 4th, 1925
and passed away March 21, 2005 at a Nursing home in Camp Hill, PA. Sam died
of Super Nuclear Palsy, a disease similar to Parkinson, which he had for
about 10 years. He was good, mentally, but could not speak or eat solid food
for over a year. His wife of 59 years, Bernice, went to see and help feed him
every day.Sam was the Economist on the Planning Party in PA for many years.
Frank Resides recalls "I met Sam in the summer of '62, when he and
others came to Wellsboro, PA to work on the Marsh Creek Watershed in Tioga
County. I went along with him to collect flood damage schedules for the
economic evaluation. We worked together on several PA watershed projects,
before I transferred to MD in 1965, but have stayed in touch ever since. We
enjoyed many hunting and fishing trips, and had a few beers together from
time to time. Sam was a great friend and co-worker, whom we will miss
dearly." The family has asked that memorials go to: ASCERA Care Hospice,
4813 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109Bernice lives at: 4721-A Charles
Rd.Mechanicsburg, PA 17050Tel. 717 761 7647 |
|
Brull |
2009 |
Robert
F. Brull (86) of Hays, Kansas passed away
October 27, 2009. He was a Soil Conservation Technician with the Soil
Conservation Service in the Hays Field Office, retiring in 1984. |
|
Brune |
2019 |
Lifetime Member and Senior Conservationist William John Brune,
(92) of Victoria, MN passed away on February 7, 2019. He worked for the Soil
Conservation Service for 38 years, which included serving as the Deputy State
Conservationist in Minnesota and the State Conservationist in Iowa, the
position from which he retired in 1984. He received a bachelor’s degree in
engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1948. In addition, he was an
honorably discharged veteran of the US Navy. Preceded in death by his
parents, August and Marie Brune. Survived by wife of 69½ years, Ruth E.
Brune; children, Nancy Linn and Scott (Patti) Brune; two grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation
(https://parkinson.org/). |
|
Brune |
2011 |
Minnie
M. Brune of Bucklin, Kansas passed away
September 24, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband, Evain E. Brune, a
retired SCS district conservationist in Kansas. |
|
Brune |
2010 |
Senior
Conservationist Evain E. Brune (85) of Bucklin, Kansas passed away June
26, 2010. Evain retired as a District Conservationist with SCS in 1983. He is
survived by his wife of 60 years, Minnie Scott Brune. |
|
Brunk |
2008 |
Oral
F. Brunk passed away May 11, 2008. Oral
retired in Lyons, KS as the District Conservationist. He is survived by his
wife, Doris, and 2 sons. |
|
Bruns |
2019 |
Edward
L. Bruns (85) of Hugo, Minnesota, passed
away peacefully surrounded by family on April 17, 2019 at his Keystone Place
residence. Before retiring, Edward was a soil scientist for the USDA Soil
Conservation Service. His positions included being an Assistant State Soil
Scientist in Minnesota during the 1980s. He was recognized for personally
mapping soils on over 1 million acres in several Midwestern states. He was
preceded in death by parents William and Bernice Bruns; brother
Richard; sisters Dorothy Sdeaton and Betty Wubbena; and
son Ronald. Survivors include Edward’s wife of 64 years Rosabel
(Randi); children Steven Bruns (Shari), Kathleen Bosse
(Jim), Clifford Bruns (Heather), Elizabeth Okerstrom (Brian);
8 grandchildren; 2 great grand-children; and sisters Minetta Jones and
Marge Freeese (Darwin). In lieu of flowers the family request
that you give to your favorite charity, and they offer special thanks to the
caring Staff at Keystone and Allina Hospice. |
|
Brush |
2005 |
Senior
Conservationist John B. Brush (84) passed away October 19, 2005. John
was under Hospice care at his home. He died just 3 days after his 84th
birthday. He retired in Jan. 1980 as the Chief, Records and Communications,
SCS. He served in several locations after starting his career with SCS in
Illinois. He served in the US Navy in WW II, and Korea. He retired from the
Navy as a Commander. John is survived by his wife, Laura, and children-Anita,
Richard, and John and 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. John and
Laura have lived in Florida since his retirement. He was buried back home in
Illinois on Nov. 12th. |
|
Brust |
2008 |
Ken
Brust (71) passed away Oct. 21, 2008. Ken
was on the Snow Survey/Water Supply Forecasting Group in the Portland NTC at
the time of his retirement. Ken is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Kirk;
daughters Kristi Arey, Karla Smith, and Kellie Chambers; and 10
grandchildren. |
|
Bryan |
2012 |
Marie
Bryan (89) of Fort Worth, Texas passed
away January 5, 2012. She married Victor Hugo Bryan, Jr. on January 17, 1941
and they spent 69 wonderful years together before his passing at age 88 on
January 26, 2010. Hugo retired from SCS in Fort Worth. Survivors include
three children, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials: Any
Alzheimer's Foundation or a charity of choice. |
|
Bryan |
2010 |
Hugo
Bryan (88) passed away January 26, 2010
in Fort Worth, Texas. Hugo worked many years for SCS in Fort Worth where he
retired. Hugo is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marie; son, Ronnie Bryan
and wife Nora; daughters, Cheryl Chandler and husband Russell, and Phyllis
Johnson, all from the Fort Worth area, eight grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren. |
|
Bryan |
2009 |
Senior
Conservationist Robert C. Bryan (87) passed away November 28, 2009 in
Lexington, KY. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII as a C-47 pilot in the
European Theater and as a B-26 pilot during the Korean War. He graduated from
the University of Kentucky in 1948 with a B.S. in agriculture. After serving
as a soil scientist, agriculture economist, and in various management
positions, he retired from SCS in 1977 as Chief of the Procurement Management
Branch, Washington, D.C. After retirement he was active in several family
businesses and Founder of the Lincoln County Educational Fund. Survivors
include his wife of 59 years, Betsy Pettus Bradshaw Bryan; three
daughters—Rebecca Crunk of Fairfax, VA; Margaret (Paul) Champion of
Greencastle, IN; and Marie (Kenny) Weaver of Elizabethtown, KY; five
grandchildren and one great grandson. Memorials may be given to the Lincoln
County Educational Fund, P.O. Box 423, Stanford, KY 40484. |
|
Bryant |
2013 |
Henry Harold Bryant Jr. (67) of Hondo, Texas passed away on
August 25, 2013. Harold graduated from Stephen F. Austin in 1968 with a
Bachelor of Forestry Degree. He earned a Master's Degree in Range Management
in 1969. He retired from NRCS as District Conservationist with the Medina
Valley Soil and Water Conservation District in 2005 with over 30 years of
service. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judith Ann (Bradley) Bryant,
two sons, and one grandson. The family has set up a memorial account with the
American Cancer Society in his name. Memorial donations may be made at
http://main.acsevents.org/goto/hharoldbryant. |
|
Buchanan |
2017 |
James
Bernard “Buck” Buchanan (93)
of Somerset, Kentucky (formerly of West Liberty, Kentucky) passed away on
January 28, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Lexington Kentucky. “Buck” was born in
Hazel Green, Kentucky. He was a graduate of Wolfe County High School and
attended Hazel Green Academy and Lees Junior College. He was a WWII veteran
serving as a tank mechanic with the US Army’s 274th Armored Field
Artillery Battalion in France. After the war, he worked for E.V. Treadway
Engineering Company and was the first city letter carrier for the USPS in
West Liberty, Kentucky. For a time, he served as the basketball coach for the
Wolfe County High School Boys basketball team. He retired from the USDA Soil
Conservation Service as a Soil Conservation Technician in Pulaski after 23
years of service. During his life, he was an active member of the First
Christian Church (Somerset, Kentucky) where he served as an Elder and
participated in the Men’s Choir and the Sunday evening radio broadcast. After
retirement, he served on the City of Somerset Planning and Zoning Commission,
as well as the Pulaski County Conservation District Board of Supervisors. He
is survived by his wife Billie Wrae (Hammond) Buchanan formerly of
Cottle, Kentucky; son Richard Layne Buchanan of Somerset; daughter Mary
Buchanan (Samuel) Moore of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. |
|
Buchta |
2020 |
Senior Conservationist and ARCSE Life Member Hilbert “Glen”
Buchta (95) of Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away January 17, 2020, at the
Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow. Glen was born Dec.
31, 1924, to Hilbert and Grace (Deeter) Buchta in Polk County,
Nebraska. His college education was interrupted in 1943 when he was drafted
into the US Army. After serving his country, Glen returned to the University
of Nebraska in 1946, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
agricultural engineering in January 1949. Right out of college Glen went to
work for the USDA Soil Conservation Service as an engineer. He was married to
Opal Steinhausen on May 20, 1949, in Lincoln, Nebraska. The family
lived in McCook, Nebraska from 1949 to 1972. Glen’s career took him to
Vietnam, Tunisia and Somalia to work on various conservation projects. In
1976 they moved to Grand Island, Nebraska. Glen retired in 1980. Glen and
Opal celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 20, 2019. Glen is survived by
his wife, Opal, of Broken Bow; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Greg
of Grand Island, Karl and Sandra of Chappell, Nebraska and Greg
and Susan of Spring, Texas and a daughter and son-in-law, Karen
and Marty Bredthauer of Broken Bow. |
|
Buckner |
2020 |
Robert Eugene Buckner (83) of Apache, Oklahoma passed away September 3, 2020 in
Lawton, Oklahoma. Robert was born January 11, 1937, in Chattanooga, Tennessee
to Vernon Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth (Stafford) Bucker. Robert
obtained a Bachelors’ Degree in Soil Conservation from Cameron University. He
proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War and again during the
Vietnam War, accumulating 20 years of service. He married Dolly “Loretta”
Comanche on October 1, 1972, in Apache. He was employed for 20 years as a
Construction Inspector for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Robert is survived by his wife, Loretta; children: Robert (Lori)
Buckner of Chickasha, Oklahoma; Larry (Karen) Buckner of
Mansfield, Oklahoma; Max (Linda) Buckner of Arkansas; Jack Buckner
of Chickasha; James Buckner of Apache; Latisha (Martin) Sullivan
of Lawton, Oklahoma; Hilary Buckner of Lawton; foster children: Lucille
Olivates and Henry Kaulaity; 17 grandchildren; and numerous great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Buckner. |
|
Buie |
2016 |
Susan
Fern Buie (74) passed away October 1, 2016
in Somerset, Kentucky. Susan is survived by her husband, John Buie, retired
Area Engineer with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. John may be
reached at 265 Combs LN, Somerset, KY 42503. |
|
Buie |
2016 |
Susan
Fern Buie (74) passed away October 1, 2016 in
Somerset, Kentucky. Susan is survived by her husband, John Buie,
retired Area Engineer with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. John
may be reached at 265 Combs LN, Somerset, KY 42503. |
|
Bullard |
2019 |
Gary Bullard (77) of Sacramento, California passed away December 26, 2019.
Gary was born July 9, 1942 in Weatherford, Texas to George and Millie
Bullard. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State
University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Gary served nearly three years in the US
Army and several years in the Army Reserves and holds Captain’s rank. He
worked for the USDA-Soil Conservation Service/Natural Resources Conservation
Service for over 30 years serving in various positions in two different
states and on ten different staffs including leadership positions in resource
conservation planning at the farm and ranch level, watershed and river basin
planning, water quality projects and environmental planning and has worked in
every county in California. In 1976, he received the Wildlife Conservationist
of the Year award in Oklahoma presented by the Oklahoma Wildlife Federation
and the Governor. After retiring Gary taught school for the Sacramento Local
Conservation Corps from September 2001 through September 2002. He then wrote
grants for the California Dairy Campaign for ten years. Gary’s survivors
include his loving wife of 34-1/2 years, Linda Bullard, his four
children Derek, DeDe, Deborah and Kris; 7
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. |
|
Bump |
2020 |
Gary Francis Bump (73) of Lincoln, California passed away peacefully on January
21, 2020. Gary was born July 7, 1946 in Chowchilla, California. He worked on
the family ranch, and graduated from the California State University of
Fresno, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Gary spent his career working for the US Department of Agriculture, Forest
Service, and Natural Resources and Conservation Service in the fields of
transportation engineering and then information technology for a combined 42
years of public service. He was a highly intelligent, renaissance man who
could fix anything and loved woodworking, playing and watching sports,
coaching his daughters playing softball, and being out in nature. He is
preceded in death by his wife Judi Bump. He is survived by his
daughters Sheri Lasick and Vicki Dean, and grandchildren Robert
Lasick, Cheyenne Lasick, Raven Lasick, Shania Dean, Tawnee
Dean, Bethann Dean, Anna Dean, and Kylie Dean, and great-grandson Mason. |
|
Burbank |
2004 |
Donald
G. Burbank (81) passed away April 10, 2004.
Don retired Sept. 30, 1980 as the State Conservationist for New Hampshire. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, sailing, gardening and carpentry. His wife,
Dorothy, their 5 children and 12 grandchildren survive. The family suggests
that memorials may go to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Rd., Exeter, NH 03837 |
|
Bureau |
2018 |
Senior Conservationist Marvin Frances Bureau (92) passed away in
his sleep April 23, 2018, at Brookdale Place of Wooster, Ohio after a brief
period of declining physical health. He was married for 63 years to Jeannine
Bureau (predeceased) and lived in Wooster since 1955. Marvin was born in the
small, then bustling Ohio River town of Moscow. Marvin graduated in 1943,
with a class of 11 from Moscow High School, and was immediately drafted into
the Air Force, training as a radar technician. Through the years his family
repeatedly heard the saying he noted while in training, “Cheer up! Everyone
is of some value in this world — even if nothing other than to serve as a horrible
example.” As the war was winding down, his B29 group was disbanded and
he entered Ohio State University on the GI Bill, graduating with a BS in
agronomy in 1950. While working on his MS there in soil chemistry, he met
Jeannine. They were married in 1951 and lived in Columbus while he finished
his thesis (typed by Jeannine) and then moved to Mount Gilead to work for the
Soil Conservation Service. He worked for the SCS for 32 years, completing the
soil surveys for four counties. In 1980, he left federal service to work for
the Health Department of Wayne County. Shortly thereafter, he entered private
consulting for the health departments of several counties. Marvin finally
retired in 2011, after 63 years of professional soils work. In later years,
they traveled as a couple to Hawaii and Europe, repeatedly to Alaska, and by
small motor home around the country. They were active members at Trinity
United Church of Christ of Wooster since 1956. Surviving are his son
Jeffrey and wife, Linda (Hoffer) of Wooster, and a son, Todd and wife, Barbra
(Belfield) of Hope, Alaska; a son-in-law, Robert Felty and wife, Kathy of
Columbus; a granddaughter and three grandsons, Marvin was preceded in death
by his dear wife, Jeannine, a daughter, Shauna, a brother and a sister. Online
condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com. |
|
Bureau |
2013 |
Jeannine Jane Bureau (85) passed away October 16, 2013 at Brookdale
Place of Wooster, Ohio after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She is
survived by of husband of 63 years Member Marvin Bureau who retired as a soil
scientist with SCS in 1980. Professionally, she worked for 17 years as a
secretary for the Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District, followed by 31
years as secretary for Marvin's consultancy business as a soil scientist.
Other survivors include son Jeffrey (Linda) of Wooster and son Todd (Barbra)
of Hope, Alaska; son-in-law Robert (Kathy) Felty Columbus; a granddaughter
and three grandsons. Jeannine was preceded in death by a daughter Shauna. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asera Hospice 2820 West Market
Street, Ste. 100 Akron, OH 44333 ph: 800-835-4594. Online condolences may be
left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com |
|
Burgess |
2017 |
Marvin
Kimzy Burgess (89) of
Columbia, South Carolina passed away October 27, 2017 at home with family by
his side. He was born in Big Lick, TN. Marvin was a BS graduate of Tennessee
Tech with a Master’s degree from Indiana University. He was employed with the
USDA Soil Conservation Service for 35 years, winning many awards including
the National Award for Superior Service. He retired in 1985 as the State
Resource Conservationist. He served in the Korean War and was a member of
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Surviving are his loving wife of
66 years, Dorothy Yowell Burgess, four children, Kim Burgess
(Barbara) of Roanoke, VA, Steve Burgess (Teresa) of McDonough, GA,
Brent Burgess (Debbie) of Carrollton, GA and Cindy Burgess McGougan
(Joe) of Mt Pleasant, SC; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren,
seven nieces and two nephews. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone
Presbyterian Church, 5637 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212. |
|
Burgett |
2018 |
Danny Lee Burgett (64) from Hayden, Idaho unexpectedly passed
away on April 20, 2018. Danny was born in Ellensburg, WA. He attended
Washington State where he not only met his wife Julia but also majored in
Environmental Science and Forestry. Danny joined the Forestry Service
and later transitioned to the SCS, USDA/NRCS. From there he moved up
the ranks and retired as Operations-Manager of Oregon’s USDA/NRCS in Portland
after 34 years of government service. Danny is survived by his wife Julia,
their two daughters Corinne Van Heel (Mark), Kayla Silva (Oz), three
grandchildren, and three sisters. Danny was an avid outdoorsman and also a
talented mechanic and a skilled wood worker. He was a man – or more
appropriately a Superman - of many things. For more information or to send
condolences or memories please email DBurgettMemorial@gmail.com |
|
Burgher |
2005 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist John Burgher (95) passed away in
October 2005. John had a fall at his home and complications followed that
lead to his death. John retired as an Engineering Technician in Illinois. He
had served as an inspector on several watershed projects. John’s wife,
Gladys, passed away several years ago. He is survived by his daughter,
Martha. |
|
Burkeen |
2016 |
Honorary Member and Senior Conservationist James O. Burkeen (92)
of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on May 29, 2016 at Ray & Kay Eckstein
Hospice Care Center in Paducah. He was a member of Reidland United Methodist
Church and was a 1947 graduate of Murray State University with a bachelor’s
degree in agriculture. James was employed as a teacher in the Veterans on
Farm Training Program in Trigg County and Fulton County and was employed by
the U.S. Soil Conversation Service for 30 years serving as McCracken County
District Conservationist for 26 years, retiring in 1988. He is survived by
his wife of 49 years, Julia Arnett Burkeen; a son, James McKinley Burkeen of
Murrieta, California; two grandchildren, Nicolas and Leila Burkeen of
Murrieta; and six nieces and four nephews. Expressions of sympathy may be
made to Reelfoot Rural Ministries, 6923 Minnick Elbridge Rd., Obion, TN 38240
or Reidland United Methodist Church Helping Hands Fund, 5515 Reidland Rd.,
Paducah, KY 42003. Online condolences may be left at www.milnerandorr.com. |
|
Burkett |
2009 |
Charles
Burkett, husband of Pat Burkett, passed
away March 21, 2009 after a long illness with alzheimers. Pat worked at the Northeast
National Technical Center and her address is 134 Davis Avenue, Broomall, PA
19008. |
|
Burky |
2011 |
Susan
(Wagner) Burky (47) of
Palmyra, Pennsylvania, formerly of San Antonio, Texas, passed away December
28, 2011. She currently was employed as an administrative operations
assistant for NRCS. She is survived by her husband, Glenn Burky and two step
children. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial contributions be
made to Grace United Methodist Church, 433 East Main Street, Hummelstown, PA
17036. |
|
Burns |
2017 |
Leland
Burns (93) Cheyenne, Oklahoma passed
away on January 25, 2017. He retired as a Construction Inspector at age
50. Leland was born in Cheyenne, Oklahoma and graduated from Cheyenne
High School in 1942. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy
where he served as a radar technician on the Niblack destroyer ship in the
Mediterranean, as well as the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. Leland participated
in the invasion at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. While in the service, he was
married to Bernice Colleen (Hawkins) Burns at Sayre, Oklahoma on June
5, 1943. After his discharge, he returned to Cheyenne where he and Bernice
purchased their farm northwest of town and raised their family. They later
purchased the bowling alley in Sayre, Oklahoma in 1980 and operated it until
1985. Leland loved fast-pitch softball and was known throughout Roger Mills
County for his pitching skills. He is survived by his wife, Bernice,
of the home; three children, Mickey (Janet) Burns, Minco, OK, Judy
Wood, Kingfisher, OK, and Jim (Mary) Burns, Cheyenne, OK; seven
grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. |
|
Burns |
2014 |
Patricia Burns (73) of Fairmont, West Virginia passed away on November
13, 2014 after a long struggle with cancer. She is survived by her husband,
Life Member Dave Burns who retired in 2003 as the IRM manager in West
Virginia, and her daughter Stephanie Burns, of Morgantown. Patricia was
a graduate of Morgantown High School. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley
United Methodist Church where she was active in the United Methodist Women.
She retired as an office manager at Jones Fur Service with many years of
service. She was a member of the TOPS Club 0070. Patricia enjoyed volunteer
work after her retirement. She was involved with the Fairmont-Marion County
food pantry. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society where she
proudly walked the survivors' lap at the Monongalia County Relay for Life for
the past seven years. She was a loyal Mountaineer Fan and enjoyed going to
home football and basketball games. Online condolences may be made to
www.fordfuneralhomes.com. |
|
Burns |
2011 |
Darla
Nan Muncy Burns (72) of
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina passed away January 17, 2011. She was an
elementary school teacher and a long time office manager for the American
Cancer Society in Vienna, VA. Darla is survived by her husband, Dennie George
Burns, who retired in 1994 as an Assistant Chief for SCS; a daughter, Deanna
Marie (Steven) Wentz of Houston, TX; a son, David George (Sarah) Burns of
Manassas, VA; and two grandchildren. Condolences may be expressed to the
family at www.twifordfh.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society or Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO),
PO BOX 838, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949. |
|
Burns |
2007 |
Ken
Burns from Indiana passed away in the
last year (reported 6/07). |
|
Burns |
2006 |
Senior
Conservationist Kenneth C. Burns (91) passed away February 20, 2006.
Ken retired in June 1973 as a District Conservationist in Indiana. His wife,
Joan, survives. |
|
Burris |
2007 |
Robert
“Bob” Burris (60) died
suddenly October 4, 2007. Bob retired as Assistant State Conservationist in
Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia, sons-Eric and Brooks and 4
grandchildren. The family suggests that memorials go to the Burris Memorial
Academic Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens Bank of Logan, 188 W Main St., Logan,
OH 43138. |
|
Burton |
2017 |
Paul Lee Burton (75) of Wynnewood, Oklahoma passed away on July
30, 2017. Paul married Susan (Smith) Burton on June 14, 1974 in Sulphur, OK.
He was a watershed inspector for the Soil Conservation Service and the
Technician in Sulphur, Oklahoma when he retired. Paul was a member of the
Hillcrest Baptist Church in Wynnewood, OK. He was preceded in death by his
first wife - Georgia Mae Burton in 1973. He is survived by his wife Susan of
their home in Wynnewood, OK; a daughter - Sharla Lunday (George) of OKC, OK;
two sons - John Burton (Kristy) of Pottsboro, TX, Todd Burton (Malia) of
Lakewood, CO; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren - Please send
online condolences to www.dearmanfuneralhome.com. |
|
Burton |
2012 |
Arlen
V. Burton (81) of Louisa, Kentucky passed
away October 15, 2012. He is survived by two daughters; Sherry Burton
(William) Barker of Louisville, Kentucky and Sonya Burton (Ronald) Wedge of
Charleston, West Virginia; and five grandchildren. After high school
graduation he joined the United States Army to serve in the Korean Conflict
for his country as a medical aid and attained the rank of Sergeant. Upon
return to the U.S., he graduated from the University of Kentucky with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Arlen worked for SCS as a District
Conservationist and retired with over 25 years of service. He was a member of
the Board of Supervisors with the Lawrence County Conservation District with
25 years of service, where he served as chairman for the past 5 years. He was
also a member of Lawrence County Farm Bureau for over 26 years where he
served as Vice-chair for the past year. He was a member of the Louisa United
Methodist Church. |
|
Burtschi |
1998 |
Elder
Statesman, William T. Burtschi (90) passed away February 9, 1998. He
retired as State Engineer of Oklahoma. |
|
Busch |
2014 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Howard Busch (98) of West Chester,
Pennsylvania passed away on September 15, 2014. Sara (94), his wife of 70
years passed away twenty days later on October 5th. He attended Pennsylvania
State University and graduated with a degree in Forestry and a minor in Civil
Engineering. Howard saw four and one half years in the service during World
War II part of which was as an Infantry Company Commander with the 76
infantry Division of the Third U.S. Army in Europe. After the war he remained
in the Reserves and retired with the rank of Colonel. His civilian career was
with the Soil Conservation Service. Assignments included Lancaster, Glen
Rock, Lock Haven, and West Chester in Pennsylvania; Indianapolis, Indiana;
and Champaign, Illinois. Howard retired as Illinois State Conservationist in
1975 and moved back to West Chester, PA in 1978. He was a member of The Soil
Conservation Society of America (in which he was elected a Fellow) and the
American Forestry Association and was a Thirty Second Degree Mason. He was
also a past Commander of the Philadelphia Chapter, Military Order of the
World Wars as well as a trustee of the MOWW Memorial Fund. In addition to his
wife he is survived by a son, H. William Jr. of Wilmington, DE, a daughter,
Barbara A. of Albuquerque, NM, and two grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Memorial contributions may be made to the Military Order of World
Wars, for the "Memorial Fund for Patriotic Education," c/o Major
William Magill, 312 Box Elder Drive, West Chester PA 19380. |
|
Bush |
2016 |
Edwin
Bush (90) of Paris, Missouri, passed
away on September 14, 2016 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home. Edwin
was born in Stoutsville, MO. He married Hazel DeOrnellas on August 24, 1949
at Paris, MO and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2001. Edwin joined
the Soil Conservation Service as the agency’s first part-time employee in
1965. He became a full time employee as a Soil Conservation Technician in
1967 and retired in 1989. He was a member of the Paris Presbyterian Church,
where he served as Elder. Edwin was also a past member of Monroe County
Saddle Club and Lions Club. He is survived by two daughters, two sons, eight
grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials may
be made to the Paris Presbyterian Church and Monroe Manor Nursing Home. |
|
Bush |
2016 |
Edwin
Bush (90) of Paris, Missouri, passed
away on September 14, 2016 at Monroe Manor Nursing Home. Edwin
was born in Stoutsville, MO. He married Hazel DeOrnellas on August 24,
1949 at Paris, MO and she preceded him in death on December 17, 2001. Edwin
joined the Soil Conservation Service as the agency’s first part-time employee
in 1965. He became a full time employee as a Soil Conservation Technician in
1967 and retired in 1989. He was a member of the Paris Presbyterian Church,
where he served as Elder. Edwin was also a past member of Monroe
County Saddle Club and Lions Club. He is survived by two daughters, two sons,
eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials
may be made to the Paris Presbyterian Church and Monroe Manor Nursing Home. |
|
Bush |
2005 |
Thomas
M. Bush, Jr. (87) passed
away September 16, 2005. Mr. Bush was an economist on the Watershed Planning
Party in Virginia when he retired. |
|
Bushey |
2017 |
Senior
Conservationist Lawrence E. “Larry” Bushey (93) passed away peacefully
on February 16, 2017, at Sanford Hospital, Bismarck, North Dakota, after a
short illness. He graduated from Kenmare High School and North Dakota State
University and spent three years in the US Navy in World War II. He worked
for SCS in various locations in ND, and after he retired worked as a private
land surveyor. He lived at home with his daughter until a week prior to his
death. Larry is survived by two sons, Bruce, Tucson, AZ; and Jon
(Jenny) , Salt Lake City, UT; one daughter, Lauri Desir, Bismarck;
one brother; one sister-in-law; twelve beloved grandchildren living out of
state; Sam Desir and Joey Desir formerly of Haiti, now
Bismarck; and four precious great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his wife Carol; his parents; one brother; one sister; and
one son, Robert. Memorials can be made to Theodore Roosevelt
Medora Foundation, Shiloh Christian School, or donor's choice. |
|
Butler |
2013 |
Wendell
Butler (80) of Washington, DC passed
away on April 12, 2013. Wendell retired as the NHQ Administrative Officer for
the Soil Conservation Service in Washington, DC. He is survivied by his wife
Katie Sturdivant Butler, four children, and seven grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Brain Tumor
Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631. |
|
Butler |
2011 |
Member
and Senior Conservationist Walter L. Butler (87) of Shoals, Indiana passed
away November 21, 2011 at his residence in West Shoals. Walter retired in
1991 as an engineering technician from SCS with the Paoli and Jasper Offices.
He served his country during World War II in the United States Navy. He was a
member of the Shoals American Legion Post #61 and attended the Shoals United
Methodist Church. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 61 years, Betty of
Shoals and numerous nieces and nephews and near friends. |
|
Butler |
2010 |
Clyde
Larry Butler (72) passed
away April 14, 2010. Larry was a soil scientist with SCS in the Jonesboro
field office, Jonesboro, Louisiana. He retired in February 1988. |
|
Button |
2019 |
Senior Conservationist Louis "Curly" Stanley Button
Jr. (94) of Richmond, Virginia passed away on September 12, 2019. Curly
was born on April 1, 1925, in Jeffersonton, Virginia. During World War II, he
enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at the age of 17 and served through the
end of the war. After the war, he attended University of Georgia and
graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in
engineering. In July of 1951, Curly married Helen Louise Connelly of
Blacksburg, Virginia. Curly was employed by the USDA Soil Conservation
Service from 1952 through 1989 and served as State Conservation Engineer in Richmond
from 1966 to 1989. After a career with USDA, he had a second career with the
State of Virginia from 1989 through 1995 as Manager of the Bureau of Dam
Safety and Flood Protection, Department of Conservation and Recreation. He
was an avid skeet shooter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Helen, and his son, Louis Stanley Button III of
Richmond. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Button Cournow (Thomas)
of Kent Island, Maryland, and sons John Connelly Button (Rosemary) of
Madison, North Carolina and Thomas Robert Button (Heather) of
Milford, Virginia; and four grandchildren. |
|
Button |
2014 |
Helen
Connelly Button (85) of Richmond,
Virginia passed away on April 9, 2014 after a second battle with cancer.
Helen graduated from Longwood College in Farmville, VA and was a retired
school teacher. She was predeceased by her son, Louis Stanley Button III of
Richmond. Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Louis Stanley (Curly)
Button Jr., former State Conservation Engineer, of Richmond. Also surviving
are her daughter, Helen Rebecca (Thomas) Cournow of Stevensville, Md; sons,
John Connelly (Rosemary) Button of Madison, NC and Thomas Robert (Heather)
Button of Millford, VA; a granddaughter and three grandsons. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Fellowship Fund at Westminster Canterbury. |
|
Byrd |
2017 |
Clifford
“Cliff” Harry Byrd
(73) of Casper, Wyoming passed away February 15, 2017 at his home surrounded
by his loving family. Clifford was born in Okanogan, Washington. He graduated
from Washington State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy. He
worked for the USDA-Soil Conservation Service (now Natural Resources Conservation
Service). During his career he worked in Mansfield, Davenport, Okanogan,
Clarkston, and Ephrata, Washington and moved to Sundance, Wyoming in 1978 and
finally to Casper in 1984. After 32 years of service, Clifford retired in
1999 as the State Administrative Officer. Clifford's hobbies were hunting and
“Fixing Things,” especially cars. One of his favorite sayings was "If
man made it, then it will come apart and I can fix it," and he could. He
is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Byrd; two sons; a
daughter; and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to St.
Patrick's “Blessing Fund” or Casper's Meals on Wheels in Clifford's memory. |
|
Cagle |
2016 |
John Sherman Cagle (87) of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away on
December 24, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. John was born in Pauls Valley,
Oklahoma. On July 5, 1958 he married Vivian Melissa Gray. After graduating
from Wilburton High School, he continued his education at Oklahoma State
University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Geology. He worked as a
Geologist for the USDA Soil Conservation Service where he engineered many
bridges and dams across Oklahoma. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Stillwater, Oklahoma and an avid Cowboy fan. He is preceded in death by
his spouse. He is survived by one daughter, Lori Strickland and husband
Parker of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and two grandchildren. As a memorial, the family
requests that all do something for their families that will be a treasured
memory. That is the memorial John would have wanted. Condolences may be
emailed to the family and an online obituary viewed by visiting
www.strodefh.com. |
|
Cagle |
2016 |
John Sherman Cagle, Jr. (87) of Stillwater, Oklahoma passed away
on December 24, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. John was born in Pauls Valley,
Oklahoma. On July 5, 1958, he married Vivian Melissa Gray who preceded him in
death. He graduated from Oklahoma State University where he earned a
Bachelor’s Degree in Geology. He was the state geologist for the USDA Soil
Conservation Service during the period when most of the watershed dams were
planned, designed, and constructed in Oklahoma. John retired in 1990. He was
a member of the First Baptist Church in Stillwater, Oklahoma and an avid
Cowboy fan. He is survived by one daughter, Lori Strickland; and husband
Parker of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and two grandchildren. Condolences may be emailed
to the family and an online obituary viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com. |
|
Calhoun |
2015 |
Herman H. Calhoun (80) of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away at his
home on January 24, 2015, surrounded by family after a short illness. He
graduated from Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana, in 1958 and was
a civil engineer with the USDA Soil Conservation Service for over 35 years.
Herman worked in four states and completed his career in that agency's
national office in Washington, D. C. Prior to his retirement in 1990, he
received the Secretary of Agriculture's Superior Service Award. After
retirement, Herman and his wife moved to Lynchburg where they restored an
historic home in the Garland Hill neighborhood, and he served as a volunteer
with the Lynchburg Museum System for 14 years. His main hobby in retirement
was restoring vintage light fixtures, lamps and clocks. Herman is survived by
his wife of 60 years, Frances, by one daughter, Gayle Calhoun and her husband
Aubrey O. Friedhoff III; a granddaughter, two step granddaughters, and five
step great-granddaughters. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution are
asked to consider the Lynchburg Humane Society. Online condolences may be
submitted to www.whittenparkavenue.com |
|
Call |
2011 |
Senior
Conservationist Richard W. Call (89) of Los Molinos, California passed
away March 31, 2011 in Chico. He attended Utah State Agricultural College in
Logan, Utah, graduating in 1943 with a major in agricultural science and a
minor in military science. After graduation Richard entered the U.S. Army and
served as a combat infantry officer in France, Germany and Austria. He was
awarded the Bronze Star. He married Lorene Donaldson in 1944. He and his wife
have four children. He remained in the Army following the WWII serving as a
liaison pilot at Fort Benning GA. He retired from SCS in 1978 as an Area
Conservationist. After retirement, he farmed full time in Tehama County,
California. An oral history of Richard’s life is posted at
http://rwcoralhistory.blogspot.com/ |
|
Camp |
2011 |
Roberta
Camp (81) of Temple, Texas passed away
October 26, 2011. She was the wife of Joe Camp who retired from SCS in 1980.
They lived in Marfa, Van Horn, Pecos and San Marcos before moving to Temple
in 1974. |
|
Campbell |
2019 |
Richard Lee Campbell (71) of Palmdale, California passed away September 30, 2019 at
home surrounded by his family. Rich was born September 15, 1948 in
Kilmichael, Mississippi. He attended Alcorn A&M University where he
earned his degree in Agricultural Education. In 1970 he began his career with
the USDA Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in Bismarck, North Dakota as a Soil
Conservationist and met the love of his life and future wife, Nancy.
Rich and Nancy were married in Colorado on December 10, 1973 and blessed with
46 beautiful years together. The next year he was promoted to District
Conservationist for Yuma County, Colorado. He went on to become the Resource
Conservationist of ten counties in Colorado. In 1977 he transferred to The
Dalles, Oregon to serve as District Conservationist for Wasco County. In 1983
he was promoted to District Conservationist of Los Angeles County based out
of Lancaster, California. In 1992 he was a key founder of the Dustbusters
Task Force. He was actively involved in countless other community
environmental projects. Richard’s Christian faith was very important to him,
and he served in several leadership positions in churches during his life.
Richard was preceded in death by his son Michael Matson. He is
survived by his loving wife Nancy, son Matthew Matson (Sarah),
daughters Carrie Campbell, Cammie Szabo (Aaron), eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild. |
|
Campbell |
2019 |
Toy Noah Campbell, Jr. (87) of Jefferson, North Carolina passed away December 7, 2019
at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, Oregon. Toy was born in Catawba County North
Carolina on January 4, 1931 to the late Toy Noah and Blanche
Plumley Campbell. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean
Conflict. Toy was a long time District Conservationist for the USDA Soil
Conservation Service in Jefferson, North Carolina where he retired. Toy was a
Hospice Volunteer for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hallie
Marie Thompson Campbell. Toy is survived by a son, Jeffrey Toy
Campbell (Penny) of Bend, Oregon; two daughters, Sheri Lynn
Campbell (Bill Baer), of Salt Lake City, Utah and Donna Campbell
Michaels, of Coco, Florida; and two grandchildren. |
|
Campbell |
2016 |
Charles
“Charlie” Campbell (80)
of King George, Virginia passed away in the company of his loving family on
February 8, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Carol
Campbell. Carol, an ARCSE member, retired from the Soil Conservation Service
in 1992 as a procurement analyst in the Administrative Services Division. He
is also survived by seven children, Charlie’s three, Daniel Campbell, Deanna
Olson, and Douglas Campbell, and Carol's four, Michael Moseng, Pamela Odle
(Scott), Timothy Moseng (Joan) and Laurie Strickland (Travis). Survivors also
include 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren and many other family
members and friends. Charlie retired from the Government Printing Office
after 31 years of service before enjoying 24 years of retirement. He enjoyed
dancing, golf, boating, and traveling, but his greatest enjoyment was
spending time with his large family and many friends. In lieu of flowers;
memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation of America,
www.alzfdn.org or the St Anthony of Padua, “Building Our Future,” campaign,
11 S. Irving Ave., Colonial Beach, VA 22443. Please sign the online guestbook
at nashandslawfh.com |
|
Campbell |
2012 |
Richard
W. Campbell (74) of
Mahomet, Illinois passed away June 7, 2012. Dick is survived by his wife of
55 years, Elsie Mae Campbell who retired from the Personnel Staff in the SCS
Illinois state office in 1993. Memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Lake
Church, Mahomet, or to that of your choice. |
|
Campbell |
2010 |
Duane
E. Campbell (78) passed
away June 2, 2010 in Meade, Kansas. He served in the U.S. Army in the Korean
Conflict. He worked for SCS, as a soil conservation technician, retiring in
1994. Duane is survived by his wife of 54 years, Beverly Campbell, a son,
David Campbell of Olathe; two daughters, Linda Campbell of Red Oak, TX and
Lisa (Tom) Hogan of Cimarron; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made
to St. John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Hour or the Meade District Hospital. |
|
Campbell |
2000 |
Floyd
W. Campbell (80) passed
away November 27, 2000 at his home in Strafford, VT. Floyd was the first
SCS’er selected for the Harvard School of Public Administration. Floyd
retired in 1973 as an assistant to the Administrator from the National
Office. Earlier he had served on a special assignment from Secretary of
Agriculture Freeman to review the Forest Service. He was the State
Conservationist in Maine 1960-1965. His wife, Kathleen, and their 6 children
survive him. Memorials may go to Friends of Morrill Homestead, PO Box 98,
Strafford, VT 05072. |
|
Cape |
2002 |
Charlie
B. Cape (89) passed away January 30,
2002. He retired as a Soil Conservationist. Charlie started his career with
the CCCs at Bartlett, TX after having worked in Knox City, Memphis, and San
Benito, TX. |
|
Carlen |
2010 |
Calvin
Carlen (91) of Ft. Worth, Texas, husband
of Thelma Carlen, passed away June 4, 2010. Thelma and Calvin had enjoyed 28
years of marriage together. |
|
Carlile |
2010 |
Keith
“Wayne” Carlile (85) of West
Lafayette, Indiana passed away January 31, 2010 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He
worked for 19 years as a Soil Conservation Technician for SCS in
Williamsport, IN. He served in the Army in WWII, in Okinawa, as a sergeant
from 1944 to 1946. Surviving with his wife of 62 years, Wilma Claire
Fletcher, is a son: Gary (wife Jeanie) Carlile, of Houston, TX; 2 daughters:
Joyce Houser of Port Huron, MI, and Amy Carlile, of Indianapolis; and six
grandchildren. Memorials can be made to the Volunteer Dept. of Indiana
Veteran’s Home, Trinity Presbyterian Church in West Lebanon, IN, and/or
Martha’s Pantry, Williamsport Methodist Church. Share memories and
condolences to www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com. |
|
Carlson |
2015 |
Zilda
Carlson (89) passed away July 26, 2015 in
Boise. She worked for SCS in Lewiston, Idaho, and later married Mel Carlson,
SCS woodland conservationist. Zilda and Mel spent many happy years together
camping hiking and traveling throughout many countries of the world. |
|
Carlson |
2008 |
Carl
A. Carlson (83) passed away August 13, 2008.
Carl was the State Geologist in North Dakota. He retired in 1978. His wife,
Jean, passed away in 1996. He is survived by 2 sons-Jon and Eric. |
|
Carlson |
2006 |
Honorary
Member and Senior Conservationist Mel Carlson (92) passed away January
8, 2006. Mel retired in June 1974 as the State Forester for Idaho. He started
his career in the CCC’s at a camp near Salmon, ID. He is survived by his
wife, Zilda, daughter Janice Walters and 2 stepdaughters. Memorials may go to
the Idaho Conservation League, 710 N 6th St., Boise, ID 8370. |
|
Carlson |
2004 |
Clarence
Carlson passed away October 19, 2004.
Clarence retired from SCS in October 1986 after his career as a Conservation
Technician in Utah. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean. |
|
Carlton |
2014 |
Honorary
Life Member and Senior Conservationist Earl Parker Carlton (97) of
Carrollton, Ohio passed away on December 2, 2014 in his home with his family
at his side. He was husband of the late Marie Carlton, his wife of 60 years.
He graduated from The Ohio State University in 1941 and remained a loyal
Buckeye throughout his life. Earl served as a Naval Officer in the Pacific
during WW II. Returning home, he began a 27 year career with the U.S. Soil
Conservation Service in Summit County. In 1952, he began yearly plantings of
Christmas trees on Mrs. Carlton’s grandparents’ farm in Carroll County. The
trees were harvested and sold by his family in the Cuyahoga Falls area.
Eventually his three sons joined him in partnership. The farm and business
grew and Carlton Tree Farms Inc., a tree farm nursery, developed. Earl
served on the Ohio Reclamation Board of Review for 25 years. He
received numerous awards including being named to the Conservation Hall of
Fame and the Christmas Tree Growers Hall of Fame. He belonged to and held
leadership positions in many organizations including Carroll County Chamber
of Commerce. He was a member of Carrollton First United Methodist Church and
was a 70 year Mason. He was an avid bridge player. He is survived by three
sons Rick (Cathy), Ron (Judy), Bruce (Catherine), all of Carrollton and one
daughter, Linda Haskett (Jim) of Stow; nine grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice, 789
N Lisbon, Carrollton, OH 44615. |
|
Carlz |
2013 |
Ruth
Ione (Gilbert) Carlz
(89) of Champaign, Illinois passed away October 8, 2013 at Bickford Cottage
Assisted Living. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Ralph E.
Carlz, in 2003. Ruth worked at the USDA Soil Conservation Service in Tuscola
and then in Champaign. She was also preceded in death by one son, Roger Carlz
and a granddaughter, Loretta Carlz. Survivors include a son, three
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made directly to
St. Matthew Parish Nurse Program, 1303 Lincolnshire Drive, Champaign, IL
61821. |
|
Carmack |
2009 |
Patsy
Blount Carmack passed away
April 12, 2009 in Spokane, Washington after an extended battle with ovarian
cancer. Patsy is survived by her husband Joe Carmack, retired State
Conservation Engineer in Spokane, Washington and National Water Management
Engineer in Washington, DC. Joe is still in Spokane but makes several trips
each year to the family farm in Tennessee. Remembrances in Patsy’s name may
be made to one of the following: Spokane Valley Church of Christ, P.O. Box
99, Spokane Valley, WA 99016 or Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
through the following web link or address: Patsy Carmack’s Memorial or Fred
Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Contributions, J5-200, P.O. Box 19024,
Seattle, WA 98109-1024. |
|
Carper |
2003 |
Thelma
Evelyn Carper (75) passed
away November 29, 2003. Thelma worked for SCS as a secretary and editor. She
retired from the WNTC. Survivors include five sisters and two brothers. |
|
Carr |
2018 |
John
Paul Carr (77) of New Martinsville, West Virginia
passed away peacefully at his home on October 6, 2018 while surrounded by his
family. John was born in Gassaway, Braxton County, WV. He was a retired
Resource Conservation and Development Coordinator for the USDA Soil
Conservation Service, former Vo-Ag, FFA teacher and shop teacher at his home
school in Sand Fork, WV, graduate of WVU, past member of New Martinsville
Lion’s club, one of the founders of Hundred Area Pride, and counselor for
Conservation Camp at Cowen, WV for many years. John enjoyed gardening,
hunting, fishing, spending time with his family and reading the bible. He was
a member of First Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and an infant
grandson. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Jean (Freed) Carr; son, Tracy
Paul (Robin Neff) Carr of Middlebourne, WV; daughter, Christina Dawn
(Tony) Tharp of New Martinsville, WV; a brother, four sisters, and seven
grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial
contributions may be made in John’s name, to First Baptist Church, 841 Fourth
St., New Martinsville, WV 26155, or WV State Conservation Camp, 4290
Greenwalt Gap Rd., Upper Tract, WV 26866. |
|
Carson |
2008 |
Senior
Conservationist Kermit Langford “Kit” Carson (99) passed away December
1, 2008. Kit was a pioneer conservationist, living and working across Texas,
Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado as a civil engineer in SCS, retiring
in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Erna; his children, Karen
Robinette, of San Antonio, TX, Dr. Paul Carson, and wife Pat of Ann Arbor, MI
and David Carson, and wife, Anne, of Boulder, CO; six grandchildren; and
seven great grandchildren. |
|
Carstens |
2007 |
Marion
Carstens (90) passed away September 4,
2007. Marion retired in March 1976 from the Idaho Snow Survey Section
following 20 years with that Section. During her time with Snow Survey the
groundwork was laid for the technological changes that moved data collection
from manual measurements to the automated SNOTEL system. |
|
Cartagena |
2015 |
Alberta
Josephine (Keech) Cartagena
(84) of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on September 18, 2015. She was born in
Lincoln. Alberta retired from the U.S. Soil Conservation Service as a
cartographic supervisor. After retiring from the government, she continued
her working career at Tabitha Health Care Services. Alberta was an artist,
who loved to paint, quilt and write poetry. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Carlos Cartagena. She is survived by her children, Steven and
Teresa; daughter-in-law, Lori; and two grandchildren. The family requests
memorials to the American Heart Association. |
|
Carter |
2020 |
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Carter |
2006 |
John
B. (J.B.) Carter passed away
May 14, 2006. Mr. Carter was 83 and living in Orange, Virginia, at the time
of his death. Mr. Carter retired as a Soil Scientist in Virginia. |
|
Carter |
2004 |
Elmer
R. Carter of Illinois passed away. -
reported Aug 2004 |
|
Carter |
2001 |
Statesman
Meril G. Carter (88) passed away June 26, 2001. Meril retired in
January 1976. He had been an Area Conservationist at Uvalde and Austin,
Texas. |
|
Case |
2018 |
Michael
James Case (67) of
Greensburg, Kansas left this world for heaven on July 18, 2018 after a long
battle with cancer. He was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the youngest of four
boys. He earned an Associate Degree from Kansas Technical Institute. Prior to
college, Mike spent four years in the United States Air Force and was
stationed in Okinawa and Guam during the Vietnam conflict. After his
honorable discharge from the Air Force, Mike spent 21 1/2 years in the Air
National Guard. Mike’s civilian job was with the Natural Resources
Conservation Service as a Soil Conservation Technician. He is survived by his
wife of 40 years Jan, of the home; his daughter, Bethany (Micah)
Wood of Satanta, Kansas; his son, Barrett (Meghann) Case of Rich
Hill, Missouri; five grandchildren, one brother. Memorials are suggested to
the First Baptist Church, Greensburg and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society,
in care of Fleener Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Greensburg, Kansas 67054. |
|
Case |
2003 |
Dexter
Case (60) passed away October 12,
2003. Dexter retired from the Engineering Division on 1/2/99 as the National
CADD Coordinator. His wife, Jeanne, survives. Her address is: 1202 Kentmorr
Rd, Stevensville, MD 21666 |
|
Casey |
2018 |
William Hunter Casey (96) of Lexington, Kentucky passed away on
May 9, 2018 at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore. Born in Mercer
County, he was a United States Army Air Corp Veteran, a graduate of the
University of Michigan and a State Wildlife Biologist with the USDA Soil
Conservation Service. Bill was a member of the Harrodsburg Baptist Church and
an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors, in addition to his wife of seventy
years, Thelma “Jean” Casey are, two sons: Daniel H (Michelle) Casey of O’Fallon,
IL and David K. Casey of Lexington, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by one brother: James H. Casey and a half-brother: Travis Casey. To
share your memories or to leave a message for the family, please visit:
www.alexanderandroyalty.com |
|
Cash |
2009 |
Clifton
Franklin Cash (87) passed
away May 16, 2009, at Johnson Regional Medical Center in Clarksville, AR. He
was long time District Conservationist at Clarksville, AR. He was a member of
the Clarksville Lions Club, where he received the Melvin Jones Fellow Award,
the Clarksville First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion
and DAV and was an Army veteran, having served as a medic paratrooper.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Bandy Cash; a daughter, Fonda Cash of Hot
Springs; a son, Gary Cash of Clarksville; and three grandchildren. |
|
Cashman |
2019 |
Stephen
L. Cashman (66) died
February 27, 2019 at Caribou, Maine following a brief valiant fight with
cancer. He was born in Danvers, MA, February 8, 1953, the son of the late William
and Doris (Bouchard) Cashman. He served with the U.S. Army and married
Jean Hibbard Cashman on May 14, 1983. He was a graduate of Essex Aggie
(Danvers, Massachusetts) with an Associate's Degree and the University of
Connecticut with a B.S. Degree in Natural Resources. Stephen was employed by
the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services in the Fort Kent office for
over 34 years. He was a member of the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by three sons, Joshua
of North Dakota, Andrew of Brewer, and Christopher of Woodland,
Maine; and his grandson Trey. |
|
Casteel |
2006 |
Billy
Casteel (79) passed away in March 2006.
Billy retired in Nov. 1990 as a District Conservationist in Texas. |
|
Cavanaugh |
2015 |
Member
and Senior Conservationist John Patrick Cavanaugh (89) of Chino
Valley, Arizona passed away on July 23, 2015. Pat was born in Van Hook, North
Dakota. He was called Pat since his birth because of five other Johns in the
family. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. He was the oldest of six
children. Pat served in the Navy in WWII. After his honorable discharge, he
married his first wife, Julia V. (Kina) Edmunds. He attended Montana State
College in Bozeman, Montana using the G.I. Bill. He went to work with the
USDA Soil Conservation Service. He retired in 1989 as a Planning Engineer at
the SCS National Technical Center. After retiring, he worked as a consultant
for FEMA. His career took him throughout the U.S. and to several foreign
countries. Following Kina's passing, after 56 years of marriage, Pat found
love again and married his second wife, Joyce E. Gray. They shared 11 years
together. He is survived by his second wife, Joyce; seven children - Michael
(Rose), Arlys (Richard), Kathleen (Ronald), David, John Jr. (Tammy), Susan
(Kim), and Christopher (Jochebed); three stepchildren - Edward (Patricia),
Michael (Karen) and Patricia (Ronald); 24 grandchildren; 12 step
grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 31 step great-grandchildren; and one
great-great grandchild. |
|
Cave |
2007 |
Jasper
R. Cave (74) passed away November 11,
1007. Jasper retired as Soil Conservation Technician in Allegheny County,
North Carolina. He was a quiet Christian gentleman who always had a big
smile. He was a native of Surry County. He is survived by his wife, Virginia,
of 46 years and one daughter and two sons and their families. Also surviving
are three sisters and two brothers. |
|
Celotto |
2007 |
Grace
Celotto passed away February 2, 2007.
Grace was on the staff at the NENTC for many years. |
|
Champeon |
2017 |
Patricia Lee Champeon (80) of Glenburn, Maine passed away on
August 17, 2017 at Dirigo Pines, Orono, ME. She died after a long battle with
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). She was born in Lewiston, ME, Pat
attended schools in Hartford, CT; Old Town and Bangor before graduating from
Berkeley HS, CA in 1956. She married Alfred J. LeClair of Orono in July 1956
and they had three children. That marriage ended in 1978. She married ARCSE
member D. Bruce Champeon in November 1983. In 1997, after a 25-year career in
personnel and administration with USDA, Soil Conservation Service / Natural
Resources Conservation Service in ME and NH, Pat retired as Assistant State
Conservationist for Administration. Survivors include three children, Deborah
J. Emero (Tom) of MA, Brian T. LeClair of FL, and David J. LeClair (Gail) of
FL.; her husband Bruce; two stepsons, Steven J. Champeon (Heather) of NC and
Kenneth A. Champeon of ME; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, a
brother, and a stepsister. Those who wish to remember Pat in a special way
may make gifts in her memory to CurePSP, 30 E. Padonia Rd., Suite 201,
Timonium, MD 21093. Condolences to the family may be expressed at
www.BrookingsSmith.com. |
|
Champion |
2003 |
Boyd
Champion of KY passed away recently
(2003). |
|
Chapman |
2005 |
David
Chapman passed away June 15, 2005. He had
been fighting lung cancer and finally lost the battle. David was the son of Wayne
and Pat Chapman. Wayne retired in Nov. 1989 as a Soil Conservationist in the
National Office. Surviving are his wife, Karen, a daughter, his parents and 2
sisters. Memorials may go to Lung Cancer Support Community, PO Box 1205
Euless, TX 76039 or Massey Cancer Center, The Thomas Palliative Care, PO Box
98037, Richmond, VA 23298-0037.Our beloved son David went to be with the Lord
on Wednesday evening, June 15, and he is at peace. David was an optimist and
a fighter and he never gave up. He was in great pain and had fought long and
hard with great courage for over two years. We and his sisters and wife were
blessed to be at his side in his final moments and to see that old pleasant,
peaceful look on his face when he went to heaven.When David was in 9th grade,
he did some research on trumpet players in heaven, and he told us then that
someday he would be one of them. Heaven has a new trumpet player now. Thank
you, everyone, for your prayers, good wishes, and happy memories of our very
beloved son David. - Wayne and Pat Chapman |
|
Chastain |
2016 |
Fred
Chastain (91) of Cleburne, Texas passed
away January 23, 2016. He was born in Wills Point, Texas. He served his
country in the United States Army. Fred was a member of the Cleburne
Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by two wives, Juanita
and Lois; daughter, Karen Sue Morgan. Fred is survived by his wife of eight
years, Diann Wilmart of Keene; a son, and three grandsons. Diann worked for
the Soil Conservation Service at the South National Technical Center. |
|
Chavez |
2011 |
Antonio
"Tony" Chavez
(79) of Salina, Kansas passed away October 23, 2011. Tony served more than 20
years in the United States Army and retired at the rank of Sergeant First
Class. After his military career, he worked as a supply clerk for SCS. He was
preceded in death by a son, and is survived by his wife, Rachel, six children,
15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association. To leave condolences for the family,
please visit www.ryanmortuary.com |
|
Chavis |
2011 |
Rudolph
Chavis (77) of Lumberton, North Carolina
passed away December 6, 2011. He was retired as an engineering technician and
construction inspector with SCS. He is survived by his wife, Helen B. Chavis
of the home; a son, James Rudolph Chavis of Lumberton; two daughters, Wanda
K. Rhoades of Lumberton and Alicia C. Davis of Shannon; six grandchildren,
and a great-grandson. |
|
Cheek |
2018 |