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"By and For the Descendants of Henry Burkett & Mary 'Polly' Epley Burkett"


Andrew Jackson BURKETT & Nancy Jane DERRYBERRY

Fourth Generation


11. Ruby Bessie BURKETT (William Andrew , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 3 Nov 1910 in Yakima Co., Washington.  She died on 26 May 1991 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.  She was buried in Yakima (West Hills Memorial Park), Yakima Co., Washington.
  Ruby was counted in a census on 25/26 Feb 1920 in McKinley (ED 198), Yakima Co., Washington.
  She was counted in a census on 18 Apr 1940 in Seattle (ED 40-221B), King Co., Washington. 

Ruby married (1) Elmer Anders NEWELL son of Andrew James NEWELL and Anna Marie PETERSEN on 15 Oct 1930 in Sumner, Pierce Co., Washington.  The marriage ended in divorce.  Elmer was born on 13 Apr 1912 in King Co., Washington.  He died in 1960.  He was buried in Kent (Hillcrest Burial Park), King Co., Washington.
  Elmer was counted in a census on 18 Apr 1940 in Seattle (ED 40-221B), King Co., Washington. 

They had the following child:

+ 24 F i Shirley Ann NEWELL

Ruby married (2) Ronald Lowell MCLEAN son of John Fulton MCLEAN and Florence Mae STEARNS estimated 1940/1950.  Ronald was born on 28 Aug 1908 in Bryant, Hamlin Co., South Dakota.  He died on 22 May 1979 in Eugene, Lane Co., Oregon.  He was buried in Eugene (Oak Hill Cemetery), Lane Co., Oregon.
  Ronald served in the U.S. Navy during the World War II: 12 Jul 1943 - 22 Oct 1945.

14. Della Ione BURKETT (William Andrew , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 21 Jul 1917 in Wapato, Yakima Co., Washington.  She died on 6 Jul 2007 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.  She was buried in Yakima (West Hills Memorial Park), Yakima Co., Washington.
  Della was counted in a census on 25/26 Feb 1920 in McKinley (ED 198), Yakima Co., Washington.
  Her obituary was printed on 5 Jul 2007 at Yakima (Yakima Herald-Republic), Yakima Co., Washington. 

Della married Harry G. DUNCAN son of Francis Marion DUNCAN and Lottie A. MOODY on 21 Aug 1937 in Yakima Co., Washington.  Harry was born on 27 Oct 1913 in Naches, Yakima Co., Washington.  He died on 25 Jan 1973 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.  

They had the following children:

+ 25 M i Dennis L. DUNCAN
+ 26 M ii Darrell G. DUNCAN
+ 27 F iii Margo Jeanette DUNCAN

15. Lester William BURKETT "Les" (William Andrew , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 18 May 1924 in Yakima, Yakima Co., Washington.  He died on 31 Oct 2009 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., Washington.  He was buried in Monroe (IOOF Cemetery), Snohomish Co., Washington.
  Lester was counted in a census on 16 Apr 1940 in East Fruitvale (ED 39-129), Yakima Co., Washington.
  His obituary was printed on 4 Nov 2009 at Everett (Herald, The), Snohomish Co., Washington. 

Lester married Dorothy STROM daughter of Carl G. STROM and Elsa Maria Katarina STRINDBERG on 16 Sep 1944 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.  Dorothy was born on 13 Jan 1925 in Monroe, Snohomish Co., Washington.  She died on 27 Mar 2017.  She was buried on 14 May 2017 in Monroe (IOOF Cemetery), Snohomish Co., Washington.
  Dorothy's obituary was printed on 4 May 2017 at Everett (Herald, The), Snohomish Co., Washington.    (Details added 9/24/17)

They had the following children:

+ 28 M i Steven Carl BURKETT
+ 29 F ii Connie Jo BURKETT

16. Mildred Pearl BURKETT "Midge" (Clarence Roy BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 11 Sep 1912 in Outlook, Yakima Co., Washington.  She died on 4 Apr 1998 in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside Co., California.
  Mildred was counted in a census on 11 Jan 1920 in Puyallup (ED 225), Pierce Co., Washington.
  She was counted in a census on 2 Apr 1930 in Sumner (ED 88), Pierce Co., Washington. 

Mildred married George Albert MILLEN son of Albert Torence MILLEN and Edna H. KLOCK on 7 Oct 1935 in Sumner, Pierce Co., Washington.  George was born on 14 Apr 1913 in Washington.  He died on 29 Dec 1996 in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside Co., California. 

They had the following children:

+ 30 M i George Albert MILLEN, Jr.
+ 31 F ii Janet Ann MILLEN

17. Arthur Roy BURKETTE (Clarence Roy BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 12 Jun 1915 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  He died on 22 Oct 1994 in Auburn, King Co., Washington.  He was buried in Puyallup (Woodbine Cemetery), Pierce Co., Washington.
  Arthur was counted in a census on 11 Jan 1920 in Puyallup (ED 225), Pierce Co., Washington.
  He was counted in a census on 2 Apr 1930 in Sumner (ED 88), Pierce Co., Washington.
  He was counted in a census on 11 Apr 1940 in Puyallup (ED 27-78), Pierce Co., Washington.
  His obituary was printed on 27 Oct 1994 at Seattle (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), King Co., Washington. 

Arthur married Esther Louise JACOBS daughter of Claud Victor JACOBS and Maude WALKER before 1938/1939.  Esther was born on 28 Jul 1916 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 24 May 2010 in Auburn, King Co., Washington.  She was buried on 4 Jun 2010 in Puyallup (Woodbine Cemetery), Pierce Co., Washington.
  Esther was counted in a census on 11 Apr 1940 in Puyallup (ED 27-78), Pierce Co., Washington.
  Her obituary was printed on 30 May 2010 at Seattle (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), King Co., Washington. 

They had the following children:

+ 32 F i Judith Louise BURKETT
+ 33 M ii Arthur Roy BURKETTE, Jr.

18. Edward Richmond BURKETTE (Clarence Roy BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 4 Aug 1917 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  He died on 28 Jan 1991 in Riverside Co., California.  He was buried in Lakewood (Mountain View Memorial Park), Pierce Co. Washington.
  Edward was counted in a census on 11 Jan 1920 in Puyallup (ED 225), Pierce Co., Washington.
  He was counted in a census on 2 Apr 1930 in Sumner (ED 88), Pierce Co., Washington.
  He was counted in a census on 15/16 Apr 1940 in Sumner (ED 27-97), Pierce Co., Washington. 

Edward married June Vera WALLIN daughter of Grant Rowland WALLIN and Vera Margaret BOLGER on 19 Sep 1941.  June was born on 9 Jun 1921 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 23 Aug 1994 in Federal Way, King Co., Washington.  She was buried in Lakewood (Mountain View Memorial Park), Pierce Co. Washington.
  Her obituary was printed on 25 Aug 1994 at Seattle (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), King Co., Washington. 

They had the following children:

+ 34 F i Linda Mae BURKETTE
+ 35 F ii Susan Marie BURKETTE
+ 36 M iii Michael Edward BURKETTE

19. Marjorie June BURKETTE (Ernest Milton BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson )

Marjorie married (1) Ivan Milton WILLIAMS son of George E. WILLIAMS and Fannie Marriah BICKLE. Ivan was born on 16 Jan 1915 in Vashon, King Co., Washington.  He died on 24 Sep 1989 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.
  Ivan was counted in a census on 2 Apr 1940 in Osceola (ED 17-153), King Co., Washington. 

They had the following children:

  37 F i Priscilla G. WILLIAMS
        Priscilla married Vernon James SEGER son of Vernon G. SEGER and Mary Susan JOHNSON.  The marriage ended in divorce.  Vernon was born on 24 Feb 1938 in East Saint Louis, Saint Clair Co., Illinois.  He died on 1 Aug 2012 in Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois. 

Marjorie married (2) Ara GAUNCE, Jr. son of Ara GAUNCE and Editha Pearl WILLIAMSON.  Ara was born on 2 Feb 1916 in Kansas City, Jackson Co., Missouri.  He died on 13 Mar 1990 in King Co., Washington. 

20. Maxine Ruth Mae BURKETTE (Ernest Milton BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 16 May 1924 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 2 Mar 1997 in Lynnwood, Snohomish Co., Washington.
  Maxine was counted in a census on 7 Apr 1930 in Puyallup (ED 71), Pierce Co., Washington.
  She was counted in a census on 3/13 Apr 1940 in Puyallup (ED 27-76), Pierce Co., Washington. 

Maxine married (1) John Q. LOWMAN.

They had the following child:

+ 20a M i Gary Lee LOWMAN    (Individual and Family Group added10/24/17)
+ 38 M ii  Steven Alan LOWMAN    (Family Group added12/10/17)

Maxine married (2) Harold E. YATES son of Harold Burnside YATES and Olive E. O'DELL on 8 Jul 1949 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.  Harold was born on 9 Aug 1927 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.  He died on 18 Jun 1992 in Centralia, Lewis Co., Washington. 

Maxine married (3) (______) EVANS.

Maxine married (4) Floyd E. REYNOLDS son of Delwin Mark REYNOLDS and Florence B. LEE on 10 Jan 1982 in Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.  Floyd was born on 3 Apr 1912 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.  He died on 5 Apr 2003 in Seattle, King Co., Washington.  He was buried in Lake Forest Park (Acacia Memorial Park), King Co., Washington.
  Floyd's obituary was printed on 26 May 2005 at Seattle (Seattle Post-Intelligencer), King Co., Washington. 

21. Carolyn F. BURKETTE (Ernest Milton BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson )

Carolyn married William John BOUCHER son of Eley J. BOUCHER and Helen PEZDARK.  William was born on 16 Jul 1925 in Butte, Silver Bow Co., Montana.  He died on 18 Aug 1991 in Redmond, King Co., Washington.  He was buried on 27 Nov 1997 in Kent (Tahoma National Cemetery), King Co., Washington.    (Mother's name corrected 10/24/17)
  William served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict: 6 Oct 1950 - .

They had the following children:

  39 M i William John BOUCHER, Jr.
+ 40 F ii Valery Rose BOUCHER

22. LeeRoy Martin BROWN (Myrtle Mae BURKETT , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 8 Dec 1916 in Toppenish, Yakima Co., Washington.  He died on 26 Feb 2000 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.
  LeeRoy was counted in a census on 1/02 Apr 1920 in Harrah (ED 198), Yakima Co., Washington.
  He was counted in a census on 4 Apr 1930 in Puyallup (ED 72), Pierce Co., Washington.
  He was employed as Chief Accountant/Pierce County Treasurer's Office in Feb 1967 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. 

LeeRoy married Muriel C. ALLIE daughter of William Alexander ALLIE and Nellie Katherine JINKINS on 3 Sep 1949.  Muriel was born on 24 May 1916 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 20 Apr 1996 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., Washington. 

They had the following child:

+ 41 F i Martha Ann BROWN

23. Betty Jean BURKETTE (Walter Jay BURKETTE , Jeremiah M. , Andrew Jackson ) was born on 26 Aug 1927 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 3 May 2007 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.
  Betty was counted in a census on 13 Apr 1940 in Breckon (ED 27-8), Pierce Co., Washington.
  Her obituary was printed on 10 May 2007 at Tacoma (News Tribune, The), Pierce Co., Washington. 

Betty married (1) Walter Anthony SILVA son of Anthony Bernard SILVA and Mary DIAS on 22 Mar 1946 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  The marriage ended in divorce.  Walter was born on 27 Oct 1925 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California.  He died on 15 Aug 1987.

They had the following children:

  42 F i Linda Kay SILVA was born on 1 May 1947 in Puyallup, Pierce Co., Washington.  She died on 29 Jun 1967 in Pierce Co., Washington.  She was buried in Puyallup (Woodbine Cemetery), Pierce Co., Washington. 
        Linda married James I. GUMMERE son of James Roy GUMMERE and (______).
James served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War:
  43 M ii Steven Jay SILVA
        Steven married Robyn STEVENS.    (Maiden name corrected 12/12/17)

Betty married (2) Wallace Dennis SECRIST son of Wallace LeGrand SECRIST and Sarah Ann BUSENBARK on 13 Aug 1966.  The marriage ended in divorce.  Wallace was born on 20 Dec 1922 in Logan, Cache Co., Utah.  He died on 3 Dec 1983 in Pierce Co., Washington.  He was buried in Lakewood (Mountain View Memorial Park), Pierce Co., Washington.    (Details updated 12/12/17)

They had the following child:

  44 M iii David Chance SECRIST "Dave"    (Spouse added 12/13/17)
        David married Michelle Anne HARRIS.

Betty married (3) Walter Duane CONNER son of William Ray CONNER and Veda M. HUGHES on 10 Jan 1981 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.  The marriage ended in divorce.  Walter was born on 12 Sep 1926 in Burwell, Garfield Co., Nebraska.  He died on 15 Oct 1999 in Langlois, Curry Co., Oregon. 

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