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For full Obituary see The Greeneville Sun, 22 Nov 2002.
Robert Bruce Hensley, 68, of Greeneville, died Saturday at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham, Ala.
He was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church.
In 1982, Mr. Hensley transferred to Greeneville from Reno, Nev., with The Magnavox Co., which later became Philips Consumer Electronics Co. He retired in 1991.
He also owned and operated Hensley's Cleaning Service from 1984 until 1999.
His family said that he was a loving husband, father and "Gramps."
He was a son of the late Lorna and DeLos Hensley and was preceded in death by a son: Bruce Corey Hensley; and a brother: Lyman Hensley.
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39561. Colette Marie Harrington
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"Richard Allen Orr, Longtime teacher and lifeguard passed away in his Sunset Mesa home May 19, after a long battle with cancer, he was 79 years old. Richard.... known as Dick, was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He and family later to moved to California where he attended Compton High School and Compton Jr. College; he later joined the Army serving in the Military Police in the Korean War.
..... June 15, 1961 he married Esther, also known as Inga Neilsen, the two first met on Venice Beach near Navy Ave. where Dick was Lifeguard working summers.
....As a rookie Lifeguard, Dick was posted at Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro, but he spent 50 years working at all beaches. His last post was at Will Rogers State Beach at tower 8 located at Temescal Canyon Road.
Dick possessed a friendly and relaxed manner that was key in helping victims who were often panicked in the water, especially in riptides.
Dick for the Los Angeles Unified School District for 33 years retiring from Daniel Webster Middle School in West Los Angeles. He was credentialed in all subjects and taught History, Geography and biology as requested; but preferred to teach Physical Education classes. He developed a reputation for straightening out troubled youth and helped turn around many young lives.
Dick and Esther traveled all over the world during their 50 years together... he is survived by his son David.
A memorial will be held Sunday June 5, 2011 at the North side of the Venice Breakwater and Dicks remains will be taken out to sea by a lifeguard boat.
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Douglas Melvin Johnson, 67, of the town of Woodboro, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Rhinelander, to Melvin and Donna (Smith) Johnson.
Called home to the Lord Jesus Christ, Doug is survived by his devoted wife, Barbara "Barb" Johnson. He was a loving father to Teresa Cleveland and Christopher "CJ" (Jody Holbrook) Johnson; grandfather to Teresa "Bug" and Jennifer; and great-grandfather to Layla, Ashton and Matthew. Doug is further survived by his siblings, Donald Johnson, Randy (Pam) Johnson, Sue Ann Johnson, Darlene (Al) Ison, Mathew Johnson, Keith Johnson and Kyle (Becky) Johnson as well as many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin C. and Donna E. Johnson; brother, Jeffery Johnson; and sisters, Jeanne Cox and Jennie Ison.
Following graduation from Rhinelander High School in 1965, Doug served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1965 until 1968. Following his military service, Doug began a career in construction with his father and uncle at Johnson Brothers Construction. He worked with several construction companies and later was a truck driver in the logging industry. Doug will be fondly remembered for his willingness to always help friends and neighbors, especially with construction projects.
Interment will be in Union Grove Cemetery in Harshaw.
31937. Francis Ellsworth Beard
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Francis Ellsworth Beard, 87, passed away from complications of diabetes on November 11, 2015, at his rural Arvilla home with children by his side, under care of Altru Hospice.
Frank was born May 7, 1928, to John and Leota (Jensen) Beard in Reynolds, ND, and was baptized in the Lutheran faith. As the oldest of 12 children, his early years were hard and he had to work at local farms. He was always proud that he bought his mother her first wringer washing machine.
In 1950, he was the first man in Reynolds drafted for the Korean War. He spent 2 years in France with the Construction Engineers and was promoted to Staff Sergeant. When he returned to Reynolds, he married Agnes Adams on November 25, 1952 and converted to Catholicism. They lived at two farms by Thompson and he worked for the Soil Conservation as a bulldozer operator, constructed a saw mill, and started the Beard Mink Ranch where he raised up to 8,000 mink.
On April 23, 1964, tragedy struck the family when a car accident killed Agnes and left Frank and the five children severely injured. Frank refused surgery until all the kids were treated. Even though the children ranged in age from 10 years to 20 months, he raised all five by himself. In 1965, he bought a farm in Arvilla where he raised mink and farmed until Dawn was old enough to start school. Then he went to work for Grand Forks County as a Road Maintenance Operator until his retirement at age 62. He farmed for a few years before fully retiring.
Frank loved trapping, fishing, and hunting. One of his greatest joys was reading and he always had a book open. He had a lot of stories to tell - growing up in Reynolds, working for Joe E. Adams where he met Agnes and waited for her to grow up so he could marry her, and his time in France. He had a simple dream - to own a farm and raise his children. He fulfilled that dream! He was always quick to say how proud he was of his children and grandchildren.
Frank is survived by his children: Mark Beard, Larimore; Francine Hile, Marinette, WI; Connie (Danny) Doak, Crandall, TX; Mary Ann Smith, Larimore; Dawn Witherite, Grand Forks. Grandchildren: Jessica (Shaun) Salyers, Justin Beard, Jeff Beard, Tonya (Sean) Palmer, Rick Hile, Jason Hile, Natoshia Doak, Jared Beard, Samantha Witherite. Great Grandchildren: Nathan Beard, Rocco Salyers, Kayla Saylers, Kenzie Salyers, Ryan Salyers, Tiberius Palmer, Braeden Doak, Matthew, Haylee and Danny Hough. Brothers: Bruce (Celeste), Richard, Roger (Mary Ann) and George Beard. Sister: Donna Zerahn. Preceded in death by his wife, Agnes, parents, sisters Barbara Van Houtan and Nellie Thompson, brothers Tom, Bill, David and Fred, sons-in-law Richard Hile, John Coppage, and Milton Smith.
The family wishes to thank Altru Dr. Kirsten Peterson and nurse Becky, and Altru Hospice, especially his nurse James, for their wonderful care.
Frank will be laid to rest at the St. Jude Cemetery in Thompson beside his wife, Agnes. After missing her for over 50 years, they are together again.
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Nellie Mae Beard was born May 31, 1932 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of John ""Jack' and Leota Mae (Jensen) Beard. She was raised and educated in Reynolds.
Nellie helped raise her siblings after her mother died at a young age. She married Olger Thompson on June 10, 1950 in Reynolds . They lived and raised their family in Reynolds. Nellie also worked for several years at Nokota Packers of Buxton, North Dakota. Olger Thompson died May 12, 1998. Nellie cherished her many special friends and especially her grandchildren for whom she always had a hug and kiss.
Survivors include: Daughter, Joy (Neil) Breidenbach, Reynolds , ND; sons, Leslie (Audrey), Grand Forks, ND; Neil, Reynolds , ND; Larry (Rose), Thompson, ND and Randy (Carol), Thompson, ND; daughter-in-law, Bev Thompson, Grand Forks, ND; 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren; sister Donna Zerahn, Prescott, WI; brothers, Frances, Arvilla, ND; Bruce (Celeste), Banning, CA; David (Rita), Richmond Hills, GA; Roger (Mary Ann), Plano, TX; Richard, Seattle, WA; and George, San Francisco, CA; sister-in-law, Marie Beard, Denver, CO. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Van Houten and by brothers, Thomas, William, Fred, Jack and one infant brother.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005 in Zion Lutheran Church of Reynolds , ND. Burial will be in Americus Cemetery of Reynolds
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Barbara Ann Beard was born May 1, 1939 the daughter of John and Leota (Jenson) Beard in Grand Forks, ND. She graduated from Reynolds High School and married Wendlen Severson of Climax, MN in 1957. She lived in Michigan and Oklahoma before settling in Grand Forks where she attended the St. Josephs School of Nursing. Barbara worked as a Registered Nurse at Deaconess Hospital, the Grand Forks Clinic, and the Human Nutrition Laboratory in Grand Forks. She married Phillip G. Van Houtan on March 30, 1974. Barbara and Phillip moved many times. Barbara worked as a Psychiatric nurse in Topeka, Kansas and Gladstone, Alabama, and was a home care RN in Akron, Ohio. She also lived in Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica, Venezuela, and Chili before her final home in Hampton Cove, AL.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Phillip; a daughter, Ann Graham and grandson, Erik Graham both of Grand Forks, ND; sisters, Nellie Thompson, Reynolds , ND and Donna Zerhan, Prescott, WI; brothers, Frank, Arvilla, ND, David (Rita), Savannah, GA, Richard, Seattle, WA, Roger (Mary Ann) Dallas, TX, George Heen, San Francisco, CA, Bruce (Celeste), Redlands, CA and Fred.
She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Rachael Van Houtan; her parents and brothers, Jackie, Tom and Bill Beard.
Barbara A. Van Houtan, 64, formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away Saturday, February 28, 2004 in Hampton Cove, AL.
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