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George L Collett
1893 - 1954

   
 
Father Birth Death  
Alfred T Collett Jun 1856, WV, son of George L Collett and Delila McQuain Mar 22, 1923, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Married Feb 19, 1880, Randolph Co., WV
 
Mother Birth Death  
Amanda Kittle Oct 4, 1861, Randolph Co., VA Jul 24, 1932, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Both buried at Isner Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 

Siblings of  George L Collett
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Lee Collett Lewis Collett Hugh Collett Maggie Lena Collett Lillie Bell Collett David Underwood Collett George L Collett Alice May Collett Walter Collett Ervin Collett
 
  Birth Death Notes
George L Collett
 		 Aug 13 1893, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV Jun 24, 1954, Martinsburg, Berkeley

Buried together at Little Arlington, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV		 m. Hazel D Simmons - ( b. Oct 8, 1902, WV, daughter of Martin Luther Simmons and Effie May Shreve ; d. Oct 24, 1992   ) - Nov 21, 1927, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV (License issued in Barbour Co., WV)
 

Children of George L Collett and Hazel D Simmons
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George Collett Jr Dennis Oran Collett Richard Arlen Collett Betty Jean Collett Wanda Lee Collett
 
George L Collett
  When researching George L Collett I came across another George Collett who married Geneva C Isner in 1917.  In fact, many family trees have mixed these 2 George's up. At first, I thought this George had married 2 women.  However, what tipped me off to two different Georges, was the 1940 Census where George and Jerry G Collett are on the same Census sheet.

Also adding to the confusion, is the delayed birth certificate for George.  A clerk looked up marriages for George and incorrectly listed the 1917 marriage of a George L Collett on Aug 25, 1917 to a Geneva C Isner, on his delayed birth certificate.  This was not THIS George's marriage.

The George who married Geneva C Isner is actually Jerry Grover Collett ( 1888 - 1967 ) son of George L Collett and May Augusta Everett. Buried at Mt Zion Cemetery, Randolph Co., WV.  Jerry also went by the name of George.  In the 1923 and 1926 city directories in Elkins, WV Jerry is listed under George L with wife Geneva C.  What further complicates this is Jerry Grover Collett had a second wife Ella Rosalie Stalnaker whom he also married in 1917, Wheeler Co., WV who divorces him before 1930.  Jerry lives the rest of his life with wife Geneva under the name Jerry Grover Collett

In the 1929 Elkins city directory, Jerry is finally listed under Jerry Collett with wife Neva [Geneva] and George L Collett under Geo Collette wife Hazel D

Also adding to the confusion are both Georges' profession.....both worked in a tannery at different times
 

Delayed Birth Certificate for George Collett.  Note: Marriage information is incorrect

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  1900 - Census - Living with parents
 
1900 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Birth
Mon		 Birth
Year		 Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #Ch
living		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Collett Alfred T Head W M Jun 1856 43 M 19     Farmer WV WV WV
  Amanda Wife W F Oct 1861 38 M 19 10 9   WV WV WV
  Lee Son W M Jan 1881 19 S     Farm help WV WV WV
  Lewis Son W M Feb 1882 17 S     Farm help WV WV WV
  Kengh Son W M May 1885 14 S       WV WV WV
  Maggie Dau W F Aug 1887 12 S       WV WV WV
  Lilly Dau W F Jun 1888 11 S       WV WV WV
  David Son W M Jul 1891 8 S       WV WV WV
  George L Son W M Aug 1895 6 S       WV WV WV
  Alice May Dau W F Mar 1896 4 S       WV WV WV
  Walter Son W F Feb 1900 3/12 S       WV WV WV
 
1910 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen. Age Yrs
Marr.		 # Child #
Child
living		 Occup. Birth Place Birth Place
Fath		 Birth Place
Moth
Collett Alfred T Head W M 52 M1 30     Farmer own farm WV WV WV
Amanda Wife W F 49 M1 30 13 9 WV WV WV
Lillie Dau W F 20 S Housekeeper home WV WV WV
David Son W M 18 S Laborer home farm WV WV WV
George L Son W M 16 S Laborer home farm WV WV WV
Alice Dau W F 14 S WV WV WV
Irvin Son W M 8 S WV WV WV
 

WWI Registration for George Collett

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  1920 - Census - Unable to locate George.  The OTHER George, who married Geneva is in this census living in Randolh Co., WV.  This is not THIS George.
  1921, 1923, 1926 - City Directory for Elkins.  Does not have this George.
 
1927 - Marries Hazel D Simmons, Nov 21, 1927, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for George Collett and Hazel Simmons

License issued in Barbour Co., WV

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1930 U. S. Census, Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
Collett George Head W M 36   Laborer tannery WV WV WV
  Hazel D Wife W F 26     WV WV WV
  George Jr Son W M 3 3/12     WV WV WV
  Otto Boarder W M 28   Laborer tannery WV WV WV
  Howard Nephew W M 22   Laborer tannery WV WV WV
Laughry Guy Boarder W M 23   Laborer tannery WV WV WV
  1940 - Census - Living next door to brother Lee's daughter Mildred A Collett Fansler
 
1940 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
Collett George Head W M 46 M 0 Leather roller tannery WV
  Hazel Wife W F 35 M 5   WV
  George Son W M 13 S 6   WV
  I Richard Son W M 9 S 2   WV
  Betty J Dau W F 6 S 0   WV
  Wanda L Dau W F 3 S 0   WV
 

WWI Registration for George Collett

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1950 U. S. Census, Elkins, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
Collett George Head W M 56 M WV Leather roller Leather tanning co
  Hazel D Wife W F 46 M WV  
  Richard I Son W M 18 Nev WV Bails wedges sawmill lumber
  Betty J Dau W F 17 Nev WV  
  Wanda L Dau W F 13 Nev WV  
  Jr George Son W M 23 M WV Load lumber sawmill lumber
  Miriam V Dai in law W F 23 M WV  
  Janie D Gr Dau W F Sep Nev WV  
Simmons Luther Fath in law W M 77 Wd WV  
 
1954 - George L Collett passes away, Jun 24, 1954, Martinsburg, Berkeley

Death Certificate for George Collett

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Application for Military Marker for George Collett

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Grave markers for George Collett and Hazel D Simmons at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
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Children of George L Collett and Hazel D Simmons
   
  George Collett Jr -  b. Jan 3, 1926, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Sep 15, 1994, WV

m. Miriam Vonda Fretwell - ( b. Mar 5, 1927, Kerens, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Charles Jennings Fretwell and Sylvia Edith Ware ; d. Dec 8, 2015, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ) - Nov 3, 1947, Oakland, MD

Buried together at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
George Collett Jr
  1930 - 1940 - Census - Living with parents
  1947 - Marries Miriam Vonda Fretwell, Nov 3, 1947, Oakland, MD
  1950 - Census - living with parents with his wife and daughter
 
Obituary for Miriam Vonda Fretwell Collett
https://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Miriam-Collett/#!/Obituary
 Accessed June 28, 2022
Miriam Vonda Fretwell Collett, age 88 years, a resident of the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Center.

She was born March 5, 1927 at Kerens, a daughter of the late Charles Jennings Fretwell and Sylvia Edith Ware Fretwell. On November 3, 1947 at Oakland, MD, she was married to George “June” Collett, Jr. who preceded her in death September 15, 1994.

Surviving are two sons, Kim R. Collett and wife Rose and Kenneth A. Collett and wife Sara, all of Elkins, three daughters, Janie D. Moyer and husband Frank Moyer, Jr. of Beverly, Valerie Collett of Elkins and Laura Steinaway and husband Kris of Biloxi, Mississippi.
Also surviving are two brothers, Sylvester Fretwell and wife Carol and Robert Fretwell all of Elkins, eleven grandchildren, two step grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Uncas (Laniere) Fretwell, Merrill (John) Fretwell and two sisters, Helen Twigg and Coleen Fretwell.

Mrs. Collett was a graduate of Elkins High School. She worked as a nursing assistant at Davis Memorial Hospital for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Randolph County Senior Center, the Elkins Y.M.C.A. and the First Church of the Nazarene of Elkins.

Friends may call from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ann Fretwell officiating. Interment will follow in the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery near Cravensdale. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Northern Regional Office, 1299 Pineview Drive, Suite No. 3, Morgantown, WV 26505 in memory of Mrs. Collett.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Miriam Vonda Fretwell Collett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
 

Grave markers for George Collett, Jr. and Miriam Vonda Fretwell at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
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Children of George Collett Jr and Miriam Vonda Fretwell
   
  Janie Dale Collett - b. Sep 20, 1949, WV                                 

m. Frank Elwood Moyer, Jr - ( b. Apr 19, 1945, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV, son of Frank Elwood Moyer and Hazel Mary VanPelt  ) - Nov 3, 1966, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Janie Dale Collett
  Christina M Moyer - b. Feb 28, 1968               m. O'Brien
  Donald L Moyer - b. Apr 21, 1969
  Valerie Sue Collett - b. Feb 8, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Mar 2, 2021, Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV.  Buried at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Valerie Sue Collett
 
Obituary for Valerie Sue Collett
https://www.tomblynfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Valerie-Collett/#!/Obituary
Accessed June 28, 2022
Valerie Sue Collett, age 67 years, a resident of Nella’s Nursing Home in Elkins passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.

She was born February 8, 1954 in Elkins, a daughter of the late George “June” Collett, Jr. and Miriam Fretwell Collett. She had never married.

She is survived by two brothers, Kim Robert Collett and wife Rose Blake of Elkins and Kenneth Allen Collett and wife Sara of Elkins; two sisters, Janie Moyer and husband Frank Moyer, Jr. of Beverly and Laura Von Steinaway and husband Kris of Biloxi, Mississippi. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive.

Valerie participated in the local Special Olympics and enjoyed walking when she was able. She had attended the First Church of the Nazarene.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the American Legion’s Little Arlington Cemetery. Pastor Terry Burgess will officiate and interment will follow. Masks and social distancing is recommended at the gravesite. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either, Special Olympics West Virginia, 3055 Mount Vernon Road, Hurricane, WV 25526 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN, 38105-9959, in memory of Valerie.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins in charge of the arrangements for Valerie Sue Collett. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
 

Grave marker for Valerie Sue Collett at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
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  Laura Von Collett - b. Nov 21, 1955                          

m. Ball - (           ) -

m. Kris Wayne Steinaway - ( b. May 1961  Married before to Danielle Kay Hanrath and has daughters Melissa Anne and Heather Lynn   ) -
 
Laura Von Collett
  Britny Nicole Ball - b. Jan 1991
  Kim Robert Collett - b. Oct 23, 1957, WV         lives Elkins  
   
m. Patricia Ann Shreve - ( b. Jun 1, 1959 or 1961, WV, daughter of William Shreve and Nellie Gladys James.  Married again to Mark Kent Halvorsen, 1992  ) - Nov 28, 1978, Highland Co., VA

m. Rose Anne Blake - ( b. Sep 1962
 
Kim Robert Collett
  Jason M Collett - b. Apr 1985
  Kenneth Allen Collett - b. Feb 29, 1960, WV

m. Sara Beth Wyatt - ( b. Jun 30, 1966, daughter of Robert Lawrence Wyatt ( son of Jacob Lawrence Wyatt and Mary Martha Coberly (daughter of John William Coberly and Pheobie Jane Isner (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Isner and Martha Ellen Phillips) and Dora Virginia Ayers  ) -
 
Kenneth Allen Collett
  Kendra Lynn Collett - b. Jul 1991
   
  Dennis Oran Collett - b. Feb 28, 1928, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Sep 11, 1928, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV. Buried at Isner Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
 
Dennis Oran Collett
 

Death Certificate for Dennis Oran Collett

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  Richard Arlen Collett - b. Jan 3, 1932, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV  ; d. Aug 7, 1999, Mountain View, Stone Co., AR

m. Juanita Jean Rowan - ( b. Jun 3, 1934, Mabie, Randolph Co., WV, daughter of Eslie Rowan and Minerva Jane Fox ; d. May 13, 2007, Belington, Barbour Co., WV.  Buried at Lower Rowan Cemetery, Mabie, Randolph Co., WV.  Married again to Jack Eugene Moore ) - Mar 6, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV -- Divorces before 1974

m. Edith Ruth Durham - ( b. Nov 9, 1923, Blackwell, Nolan Co., TX, daughter of William Durham and Edith Paul ; d. Mar 5, 2001, Mountain View, Stone Co., AR.  Was married first to Otis Gregory Maertz, 1957, TX ) -

Richard and Edith buried together at Flatwoods Cemetery, Mountain View, Stone Co., AR
 
Richard Arlen Collett
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1954 - Marries Juanita Jean Rowan, Mar 6, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Richard Arlen Collett and Juanita Jean Rowan

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  1960 - 1974 - Divorces Juanita Jean Rowan
  1974 - Was already married to Edith and living in Mountain View, AR, according to Edith's mother's obituary
 

Grave markers for Richard Arlen Collett and Edith Ruth Durham at Flatwoods Cemetery, Mountain View, Stone Co., AR
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Children of Richard Arlen Collett and Juanita Jean Rowan
   
  Denise Joy Collett - b. Feb 1955                    lives Jacksonville, AR                

m. Michael Maxson - (           ) -
 
Denise Joy Collett
  Charity H Maxson - b. 1981            m. Whaley
  Dennis Arlen Collett - b. Apr 23, 1958                 lives Junior

m. Phyllis Sue Ryder - ( b. Oct 1958, daughter of Philip Washington Rider or Ryder and Emma Pearl Hill.  Married first to Simmons.  Has daughter Angela Dawn Simmons Daniels  ) -
 
Dennis Arlen Collett
  Sabrina N Collett - b. ca 1994        m. Lloyd         lives Junior
  Melody Lynn Collett - b. Apr 16, 1959, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Apr 27, 2018, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR                             

m. Ronald Wayne Powell - ( b. Jul 15, 1960         ) - May 27, 1982, Mesa Co., CO
 
Melody Lynn Collett
 
Obituary for Melody Powell
https://anaturalstatefuneralservice.com/2018/04/melody-powell-59/
Accessed Jun 30, 2022
Melody Powell, 59 of Jacksonville, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in April 16, 1959 in Elkin, West Virginia to the late Richard Collect and Juanita Moore.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Wayne Powell, three daughters; Becky Brand (Kevin), Dina Green (Randy), Stephanie Dusch (Donald); a step-son, Daniel Martin; twelve grandchildren, Sarah, Austin, Ash Lee, Derin, Cierra, Hunter, Bryan, Matthew, Nevaeh, Katelynn, Truman, Emily; one great grand baby on the way; two brothers, Dennis Collect (Phyllis), Doug Collect (Jo), one sister Denise Maxson (Mike) and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Melody was a loving wife, an amazing mother, grandmother and sister. She enjoyed playing bingo and going to the Casino but was the happiest just being around her family.

The family ask in lieu of flowers donations be made directly to the funeral home to help with her services.

Arrangements are under the trusted direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076. 501-982-3400
  Becky L Powell - b. May 1981                  m. Kevin Dwayne Brand - ( b. Dec or Aug 1981   ) -
  Dina Kay Powell - b. Dec 1982                          m. Randy Arnold Green, Jr - ( b. Aug 1976  ) -
  Stephanie Lynn Powell - b. Jul 1986                    m. Donald Dusch
  Douglas Brian Collett - b. Dec 7, 1960, Honolulu, HI                lives russellville ar

m. Janis Crystal Hardin - ( b. Feb 11, 1960, Little Rock, AR, daughter of James Hardin and Bernadine Harrell ) - Aug 8, 1988, Pulaski Co., AR

m. Stefni A Shoppach - ( b. Oct 31, 1967, Little Rock, AR    ) - Mar 25, 1991, Pulaski Co., AR

m. Alva Jo Harris - ( b. Nov 1956, daughter of Harris and Pauline Cannon   Married first to Baldwin    ) -
   
  Betty Jean Collett - b. Apr 16, 1933, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Dec 5, 2006, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Buried at Mountain State Memorial Park, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

m. ?

m. Thomas Pigman - ( b. Feb 19, 1933, Prestonsburg, Floyd Co., KY, son of Thomas Pigman and Mary McGuire ; d. Jul 6, 1995, Ross Co., OH   Married once before. Married last to Goldie Hughes, 1991, OH ) - Sep 29, 1956, Steuben Co., IN

m. Howell

m. Glenn Edward Rutherford - ( b. Sep 1950      ) - Jun 29, 1972
 
Betty Jean Collett
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
  1956 - When Betty married Pigman she was living in Mount Clemens, Macomb Co., MI according to marriage application.
  1956 - Marries Thomas Pigman, Sep 29, 1956, Steuben Co., IN
  1956 - 1971 - Divorces Pigman and marries Howell
  1972 - 1973 - Divorces Howell
  1972 - Marries Glenn Edward Rutherford, Jun 29, 1972
 
Obituary for Betty Jean Rutherford
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~wvtucker/eiobits06/R06.htm
Accessed Jun 30, 2022
Betty Jean Rutherford, 73, a resident of 35 Factory St., Elkins, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006, at 10:10 p.m. at her residence. Although Betty has been in failing health since May 29, her death was unexpected.

Born April 16, 1933, at Cravensdale, she was the daughter of the late George Collett and Hazel Simmons Collett. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

On June 29, 1972, she was united in marriage to Glenn Rutherford, who survives in Elkins.

Also surviving are several brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were one sister, Wanda Bear; three brothers, George Collett Jr., Richard Collett and one infant brother.

Betty was employed at Stork’s Bakery, she also tended bar at the Green Inn and Toni’s for several years. She loved fishing, hunting and collecting knick knacks, especially cookie jars. She especially loved yard sales and the Elkins Flea Market, where she made many friends. She attended the Bowden Family Worship Center.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation and the casket will remain closed. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Philip Lynn Ryder and the Rev. Dianna Lynn Ryder of the Bowden Family Worship Center will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that donations be made to Hospice Care, American Diabetes Society, or the American Cancer Society, in Betty’s name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to ferunnerfuneralhome@citynet.net.

F.E. Runner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Betty Jean Rutherford. From 7 Dec 2006.
 

Grave marker for Betty Jean Collett Rutherford at Mountain State Memorial Park, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV
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  Wanda Lee Collett - b. Jun 11, 1936, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV ; d. Jul 30, 1999, Franklin Co., WA

m. Jeff Jake Arbogast - ( b. Oct 31, 1956, Glady, Randolph Co., WV, son of Sam Arbogast and Pearl Bowers ; d. Mar 4, 2016. Buried at Little Arlington Cemetery, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV.  Married again to Phyllis B Hawley, 1956  ) - Jan 9, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV -- Divorces

m. Kenneth Lee Baer - ( b. Feb 18, 1936, Bellwood, NE, son of Wallace E Baer and Tillie Smyers ; d. Apr 14, 2015, WA     ) - Sep 17, 1955, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Wanda and Ken buried together at City View Cemetery, Pasco, Franklin Co., WA
 
Wanda Lee Collett
  1940 - 1950 - Census - Living with parents
 
1954 - Marries Jeff Jake Arbogast, Jan 9, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Wanda Lee Collett and Jeff J Arbogast

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  1954 - 1955 - Gives birth to Randy and divorces Jeff Arbogast
 
1955 - Marries Kenneth Lee Baer, Sep 17, 1955, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV

Marriage license for Wanda Lee Collett and Kenneth Lee Baer

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Grave marker for Wanda Lee Collett and Kenneth Lee Baer at City View Cemetery, Pasco, Franklin Co., WA
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  Steven Randall "Randy" Arbogast Baer - b. Mar 27, 1954, Elkins, Randolph Co., WV  

m. Diana Rose Boyer - ( b. Jun 14, 1955, daughter of Eugene D Boyer  ) - Jun 9, 1973, Walla Walla Co., WA -- Divorces Mar 12, 1976, Walla Walla Co., WA

m. Teresa Diane Archer - ( b. Apr 13, 1954, Glendale, Maricopa Co., AZ   ) - Divorces - Dec 8, 1980, Franklin Co., WA  

m. Leslie Renee Vincent - ( b. Sep 3, 1955, Lynwood, Snohomish Co., WA, daughter of Loyal Dean Vincent and Valerie May Carlson ; d. Sep 8, 2021, Yakima, Yakima Co., WA.  Married first to Robert Edward Davis.  Had 2 children  ) - Dec 20, 1980, Franklin Co., WA            
 
Steven Randall "Randy" Arbogast Baer
 
Yearbook photo of Randy Baer

1971 - Prescott High School, Prescott, Washington
 
Obituary for Leslie Renee Baer
https://www.yakimaherald.com/obituaries/leslie-renee-baer/article_fca41dd4-14bf-11ec-aaa4-d356dfb4c747.html
Accessed Jul 1, 2022
 Leslie Renee Baer passed away September 8, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, WA. Leslie was born in Lynnwood, WA on September 3, 1955 to Loyal Dean and Valerie May Vincent. She spent much of her younger years in the Seattle area. She was a beautiful and popular young lady and she loved her family. She helped keep them strong through thick and thin and was always there for her younger brother Guy Vincent. Her family loved fishing and camping on the beaches of Puget Sound, loved horseraces at Longacre’s, and picking blackberries for their traditional 4th of July blackberry pie.

Life took Leslie on many adventures and she eventually met the love of her life, Steven “Randy” Baer, in Pasco, WA. They were married on December 20, 1980. They were together for 42 years and raised their children, grew their careers, and traveled from the Tri-Cities, to Moses Lake, Everett, Yakima, Maple Valley and eventually settled back in Yakima, WA in 1989. She was employed at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Yakima where she stayed for many years as a Billing & Account Rep. in the Emergency Department. She loved helping people and was well known at St. E’s and Providence Hospital and made many friends that she kept close until her passing.

Leslie always had a great passion for animals. Upon purchasing a farm in the Selah Wenas Valley, Leslie cared for her horses, goats, dogs, cats, even wrangling a neighbors lost baby turkey one day. She truly loved helping animals and eventually found tremendous service in saving feral cats and homeless dogs through Wags to Riches and My Neighborhood Ferals.

Leslie had a unique combination of work ethic, love, compassion, and ambition. She was a rock and adopted mom for many, always lending a keen ear and loving heart, but also encouraging people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and to see the best in themselves. She had an amazing soul that touched others and she was always looking to better herself and her family’s lives.

She owned and operated Valerie’s Espresso, one of Yakima’s first espresso stands, with her father Dean. She also helped her husband start his own construction testing company, Baer Testing in 2005. During her journey she discovered her love of real estate. She had developed a real talent for helping others and making deals which made real estate her true calling. She worked for Joanne Almon at Almon Real Estate and then tutored under Vern Holbrook at Aspen Real Estate eventually receiving her broker’s license. In 2008 Leslie achieved her dream of opening her own real estate company, Fusion Realty. Her company quickly became an extremely successful venture and Leslie grew to become well respected in the real estate community, serving as a past director of the Yakima Association of Realtors, and Grievance Committee Chair, among other business accolades. Her daughter-in-law, April Davis, also developed a passion for real estate and is working diligently to make Fusion Realty a testament to Leslie’s perseverance and success in life.

Leslie is survived by her husband Steven Randall Baer, brother Guy Vincent, children Anthony, April, Aaron, Megan, Kris, Steven, Christen, Amy, Sonja, Bill and grandchildren Collin, Connor, Cameron, Cooper, Alexa, Abram, Charles, Cooper, and Alex.

Leslie’s service will be for immediate family only, but if you wish to remember or commemorate her, she would ask for service or contributions to local animal rescue operations or donations to feral cat and adoptable pet operations in the Yakima Valley.
  Children in obit above are a mix of previous marriages and their marriage and in-laws.
  Anthony J Davis - b. Nov 1974
  April Marina Davis - b. Apr 1976 daughter-in-law
  Aaron J Davis - b. Jun 22, 1977
  Megan L Davis - b. Nov 1978                       m. Campbell
  Kristopher Richard Baer - b. Aug 15, 1977
  Steven Tylor Baer - b. Jan 19, 1984, Moses Lake, WA           m. Christen Shari Layne McEwen - ( b. Jan 18 1986, Yakima, WA ) - Mar 7, 2006
  Amy
  Sonja Dawn Baer - b. Apr 8, 1974              m. Gregory Paul Heimann, Jr - (        ) - Mar 8, 2003, Walla Walla Co., WA -- Divorces Jan 9, 2004, Walla Walla Co., A
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1920 U. S. Census, Davis, Tucker County, West Virginia  See Census
Name   Rel Race Gen Age Marr? Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M       WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
    Son W M       WV WV WV
    Dau W F       WV WV WV
1930 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Age 1st
Marr.		 Occup Birth Place Birth Place
Father		 Birth Place
Mother
    Head W M     Laborer coal mine WV WV WV
    Wife W F       WV WV WV
1940 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Highest grade of school completed Occup. Birth Place
    Head W M         WV
    Wife W F         WV
 
1950 U. S. Census, Leadsville, Randolph County, West Virginia   See Census
Name   Rel. Race Gen Age Marr? Birth Place Occup.
    Head W M        
    Wife W F        
 

 

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Obituary for
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
   
 
 
July 1, 2022