Mrs. Mary J. Sideman1

F, #33781, b. 24 March 1828

Family: Thomas Shaff Jr b. 13 Mar 1818

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BirthMar 24, 1828Syracuse, NY, USA2
MarriageAug 15, 18472
DeathBrodhead, Green Co., WI, USA2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Eveline Lake1

F, #33782, d. August 1846

Family: Thomas Shaff Jr b. 13 Mar 1818

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MarriageJan, 18422
DeathAug, 18462
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Margaret A. Shaff1

F, #33783, b. 30 August 1850

Family: Leonard Beeman

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BirthAug 30, 18501
Marriage1
ResidenceTurner Co., Dakota, USA
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Leonard Beeman1

M, #33784

Family: Margaret A. Shaff b. 30 Aug 1850

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Marriage1
OriginTurner Co., Dakota, USA
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Albertus L. Shaff

M, #33785, b. January 1859

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William H. Shaff1

M, #33786

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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Lydia Ann Shaff1

F, #33787

Family: Larson Olds

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MarriageFeb 25, 1866Green Co., WI, USA1
ResidenceAvon, Rock Co., WI, USA2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Larson Olds1

M, #33788

Family: Lydia Ann Shaff

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MarriageFeb 25, 1866Green Co., WI, USA1
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August Short1

M, #33789, b. 1834, d. 1911

Family: Almira Klumb b. 1847, d. 1925

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Birth18342
Marriage1
Death1911Brodhead, Green Co., WI, USA2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Rella Short1

F, #33790, b. 1865, d. 1931

Family: Albert R. Baxter b. 1880, d. 1944

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Birth18651
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Death1931Brodhead, Green Co., WI, USA1
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Ellen Heileman1

F, #33791

Family: Thomas C. Klumb b. 1849

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Marriage1
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Claude Klumb1

M, #33792

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Carl Klumb

M, #33793

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Deathhung himself thinking he had gonorrhea.
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Earl Klumb1

M, #33794

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Ida Lurinda Boslow1

F, #33795, b. 31 October 1850, d. 9 December 1944

Family: John Jacob Klumb b. 23 Apr 1850, d. 16 May 1921

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BirthOct 31, 1850Spring Grove, WI, USA2
MarriageJul 4, 1871Spring Grove, WI, USA1
Immigration1911Olympia, WA, USA2
WillOct 6, 1943Olympia, WA, USA2
DeathDec 9, 1944Olympia, WA, USA2
ParentsDThomas Boslow and Pauline Derrick
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Fred Ray Klumb1

M, #33796, b. 9 June 1872, d. 1935

Family: Katherine Olson b. 1880, d. 1914

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BirthJun 9, 1872Clarence, WI, USA1
OccupationOlympia, WA, USA, proprietor of the Capital City Creamery2
MarriageSep 8, 1907Fairkanks, AK, USA1
Death1935Olympia, WA, USA1
BurialMasonic Cemetery, Olympia, WA, USA2
BiographyBio contained in "Washington, West of the Cascades, Vol III, pp. 359-360; S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1917, Chicago, Seattle, Tacoma:
F. R. Klumb was but a year old when the parents removed to Hampton, Nebraska, where he became a public school pupil passing through consecutive grades to the high school, from which he was graduated when 16 years of age. He afterward taught school in Hamilton County, Nebraska, for two years and then entered the Rohrbaugh Brothers Business College, in which he continued his studies until Feb 1893. At that date he went to Chicago and entered the restaurant business, in which he continued until the 1st of June of the same year, when he was appointed a cadet to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from Hamilton County by the Congressman Heiner. He afterward returned to Chicago for four months and then went to Aurora, Nebraska, where he filled the office of deputy county clerk for 2 years, entering in the fall of 1895. At that date he took up the occupation of farming in Hamilton County, where he remained for 2 years , and in the fall of 1897 he entered the employ of the Burlington & Missouri Railroad Company as brakeman, running out of Lincoln, Nebraska until Feb 1898. In the spring of that year he made his way to the Klondike, going to Dawson City, where he engaged in mining for 6 years. He afterward spent 4 years in mining at Fairbanks, where he continued until 1908, when he was married and took a wedding trip of 16000 miles, touring the country for seven months. On the expiration of that period he returned to Fairbanks, where he was identified with mining interests until Sep 1911. He then went to Lynden, WA and after a brief period removed to Olympia, where he purchased the Capital City Creamery, which he has since conducted, winning for himself a place among the substantial businessmen there.
It was on the 8th of Sep 1907 that Mr. Klumb married Miss Kathryn Olson, a native of Sweden. Their married was celebrated in Fairbanks, Alaska, and to them have been born 5 children: Kermit, Ruth, Mararet, and Harold and Helen, twins. Mr. Klumb is a member of the Elks Lodge and the Woodmen of the World and his religious faith is that of the Presbyterian church. He belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and he gives his political support to the Republican Party. He is interested in all those forces which make for good citizenship and at the same time he gives untiring attention and effort to the upbuilding of his business, being prompted by a valuable ambition toward the attainment of legitimate success.

Rough notes of Winnifred Olsen suggest either Fred or Kathryn died in Florida. Also, besides Capital City Creamery, he was associated with Crane Cafe and Capitol Savings and Loan.

From Minnie's oral history:

Also went to Chicago World's Fair, 1892

Dissatisfied with creamery business in Lynden, moved to Olympia, maybe 1912.

3 out of 5 of his children were still living in 1986, two boys and a girl.

Ray working at a restaurant as a cook during the Chicago World's Fair.

Listed in 1920 census in Olympia, living at 405 E. 15th. (Vol 46, E.D. 386, Sheet 18, line 41)2
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Harry J. Klumb1

M, #33797, b. 4 January 1875, d. 6 December 1959

Family: Mae Howe

  • Marriage*: Harry J. Klumb married Mae Howe on 1897.1

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BirthJan 4, 1875Hampton, NE, USA1
Marriage18971
Residence1942NE, USA
DeathDec 6, 19591
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  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Guy Ernest Klumb1

M, #33798, b. 3 June 1877, d. 9 October 1954

Family 1: Hattie A. Southworth b. 1878

Family 2: Marie McDowell

Family 3: Bertha Whitney

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BirthJun 3, 1877Hampton, NE, USA1
Marriage19041
MarriageDec 24, 1929Thurston Co., WA, USA1
Marriage19441
DeathOct 9, 19541
ObituaryFrom obituary in Tacoma News Tribute, Sunday, Oct 3, 1954: Died at age 77; a retired grocer living at 3533 and 1/2 So. L. St. Native of Nebraska, he had lived in Tacoma 39 years. He leaves his wife Bertha; a son, Frank, Seattle; two brothers J.J. Klumb of Tacoma and Harry Klumb of Fremont, Neb; two sisters, Minnie Cast and Elizabeth Turner of Olympia; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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Jesse June Klumb1

M, #33799, b. 27 June 1879, d. 1 January 1967

Family: Esther Anderson b. 1880, d. 13 Dec 1958

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BirthJun 27, 1879Hampton, NE, USA1
Marriage19071
SSN538-16-3514
DeathJan 1, 1967Tacoma, WA, USA1
ObituaryObituary in Tacoma News Tribune, Jan 2, 1967:

Age 887 of 1207 S. Woodlawn St. He was born near Aurora, Neb and came here in 1919 from Nebraska. He was a retired employee of Philadelphia Quartz Co. of California.

Surviving are two sons, Donald E., of Tacoma, and John J., of Sacramento; a daughter, Mrs. Adam (Doris M.) Stoltz, of Tacoma; two sisters Mrs. Lew (Minnie) Castle) and Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Olympia; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

1920 census soundex: listed as living in Tacoma, vol 36, E.D. 353, sheet 4, line 44

Notes for ESTHER ANDERSON:
Obituary in Tacoma News Tribune, Dec 16, 1958:

Age 78, of 510 So. 52nd St, Tacoma. Lived in Tacoma 59 years. Was a retired employee of the J.C. Penney Co. store here, having served 25 years. She was a member of Lincoln Park Christian Church and Ivy Chapter No. 43, OES.
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Minnie Estelle Klumb1

F, #33800, b. 29 November 1889, d. 18 July 1986

Family: Lewis Edward Castle b. 16 Mar 1881, d. 22 Mar 1969

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BirthNov 29, 1889Hampton, Hamilton, NE, USA1
MarriageJul 29, 1915Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA, USA1
DeathJul 18, 1986Olympia, WA, USA1
BiographyNotes for MINNIE ESTELLE KLUMB:
Mom's eulogy at Minnie's funeral, July 23, 1986:

"Minnie Estelle Castle was born November 29, 1889 in Hampton, Nebraska, the fifth child and oldest daughter of John Jacob and Ida Lurinda Klumb.
With her four brothers (Ray, Hary, Guy, and June) already in their own homes, Minnie and her younger sister, Libbie, spent their teen years in Aurora, Nebraska. They lived above the Hamilton county jail where their father was the sheriff.
Minnie was graduated from Aurora High School in 1908, completed the District's Normal training program and taught one year in a neighboring rural school. In a two room school house she taught students from the lst grade thru high school.
Upon Libbie's high school graduation in 1910, the two girls came west with their parents to Lynden, Washington. Again, Minnie found a rural school and taught elementary grades for two years. The family then moved to Olympia where brothers Ray and Guy were operating the Capital City Creamery.
Minnie gave up teaching to work for her brothers and it was here -- dishing up ice cream cones -- that she met her future husband as he came far more often than necessary to buy ice for his shrimp business.
Minnie and Lewis Edward Castle were married in Chehalis, Washington July 29, 1915 with her brother and wife Herb and Etta Castle, standing up with them. They made their home in Olympia for the rest of their lives.
On their first wedding anniversary they were blessed with the arrival of the first of their 3 daughters, Winnifred. A year and a day later, July 30, their second daughter Doroty arrived. Nine years later, another daughter, Betty Jeane, came to make their home complete.
From the first years of their marriage, Minnie worked side by side with her husband as they owned and operated the old City Dye Works at the corner of West Fourth and Water street, and then for forty years, the Castle Cleaners on the east side at 2112 Pacific Avenue.
There Minnie stood a the steam press, did the spotting and mending, and waited on the public. Always a good listener, she established many friendships with the customers who brought not only their cleaning into the shop but also their trials and tribulations. Many lingered to share their daily experiences and concerns with Minnie.
There were very few sick days and Minnie kept at the family business until in her 80's. It was finally closed out after the death of her husband at the age of 88 in 1969.
Minnie and Lewis were firm believers in education and NEVER, NEVER missed voting in a school levy election nor did they miss an opportunity to be of help to Olympia teachers. They came to the rescue of many when the going got tough to cash school warrants or when teachers homes were about to be foreclosed on them. They lived modestly to be of help to others.
They were proud of the academic and personal accomplishments of their daughters and grandchildren. Their happiest moments were having their children and grandchildren together for their traditional July 29th gathering of the clan to celebrate their wedding anniversary, the birthdays of Win and Dot, and then Wayne. It was always a pilgrimage for Betty and family from Eastern Washington and Dottie from Mexico City. Also among the special family memories are the celebrations for Minnie and Louie's 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries.
The children and grandchildren loved the picnics at Millersylvania Park and the Sunday night popcorn and milk. As grandchildren arrived they loved riding in the delivery truck with their grandfather, watching him water witch wells around Thurston County, and joining in on the family sing-alongs. Minnie enjoyed playing the piano and singing grandpa's favorite songs -- "Spring Time in the Rockie" and "Utah Trail".
She avidly listened to baseball games on the radio and then TV; enjoyed bargain shopping for groceries, did a great deal of reading and sewed many of her own clothes.
She was a life member and past president of the Olympia Lodge of the Degree of Honor Protective Association, a former social member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, the Royal Neighbors and the Cleaners and Dyers Association.
Minnie took life in stride - always working, doing her share with few complaints and no grand expectations.
She was stoic through all her final physical ordeals -- losing her first leg 6 years ago, the second three years ago and two painful surgeries in 1985 and the last 10 days at St. Peter's Hospital.
While hating to leave her 7th street home of 65 years, she graciously accepted her new life at Evergreen Convalescent Center. She enjoyed her various room mates, the staff and her sister's daily company the past 3 years.
She was sometimes reluctant to join the special events at Evergreen, saying; "I don't want to go down there with all those old ladies."
Until her last breath Friday, she was mentally alert, had an incredible memory and a concern for the world and for those around her.
... As she cared for her aging mother -- making a home for her for nearly 20 years -- Minnie's love of family continues into the present generation.
As family members -- as neighbors and friends --- we Salute and acknowledge the long live of service... a lady who was a joy to know, a comfort to others, a listener par excellant, a ready wit who wanted to live to be a hundred. She almost made it and all are grateful for these many years we had here.... As Dr. Lux said: "She was a grand lady!!"

In 1915-1916 Olympia City Directory, Minnie's occupation listed as book keeper for Capital City Creamery; residence, with J. J. Klumb

From Minnie's oral history:

- walked a mile to a train stop, boarded a train to go another mile to the school.

- didn't like shrimp. That's what Lewis brought into the creamery to get ice for.

- lived in a float house when first married. Didn't have much money. Just off East Bay Drive. Float house was heated by wood which Lewis collected from the beach or from the sawmill... bark and sawdust.... she hated the smell of green wood, and thus didn't like bonfires on a saltwater beach.

- Teaching in Nebraska she made $45 a month teaching in one room school house, grades 1 to 12. In Lynden she made $55 a month in a two room school house, teaching grades 1-6.

From marriage certificate in state archives, mother's maiden name listed as Ida Boslaw.

More About MINNIE ESTELLE KLUMB:
Fact 2: July 23, 1986, Masonic Memorial Park, Tumwater, Washington
Fact 4: Aurora H.S., Nebraska
Fact 8: Degree of Honor;
Fact 9: school teacher, seamstress

Notes for LEWIS EDWARD CASTLE:
No children by Zoe Cross.

SSN: 532-32-6446, as filed for death benefits.

Marriage with Zora Cross documented in Olympia newspaper. Marriage took place at Mud Bay by Rev. J. M. Hayes; marriage in the home of the step-father of Lewis, John Peters

Listed in 1910 census living next to N.B. and Sarah Peters at Mud Bay; with wife Zara; working in logging camp; married 4 years; no children

From obituaries:

Owner of Castle Cleaners in Olympia, died Saturday in an Olympia nursing home. Mr. Castle had been in the cleaning business in Olympia for 43 years...He was born in Dubuque, Iowa... and came to Olympia with his parents, Thomas and Sarah Castle, in 1892. He had been in the timber business before buying City Dye Works in 1921. Five years later he started Castle Cleaners on State Ave East and the Castle family are still operating the business. Mr. Castle was a member of the AOUW, the Modern Woodmen and the Degree of Honor. His home was at 1418 E. 7th Ave E. ..... He operated City Dye Works here from 1921 until 1926 and then started the Castle Cleaners on State Avenue East.

(He was diagnosed with TB, probably about 1926...he was advised to move to a drier climate, and bought out of the city cleaners with some sort of legal stipulation that he was never ever to operate a cleaning establishment within the Olympia boundary again. The lawyer Bigelow had something to do with this. When he returned, well, he initially opened another cleaners, but then had to move it to just beyond the city boundary.)

In 1915-1916 Olympia City Directory, Lewis Castle address listed as 431 Jefferson.

In 1917-1918 City Directory, Lewis E (Minnie E) listed as driver for City Dye Works; home 3rd and Chestnut.

Not listed in 1921-22, or 1923 Directory. From Minnie's oral history, he bought the Dye Works in 1921, and ran it with Minnie until 1969.

Affidavit of Lewis: "I, Lewis E. Castle, was born in Dubuque, Iowa March 16, 1881. My father, John Thomas Castle, and brother George came to Olympia in 1891. Mother came the following year with the rest of the children, Charlie, Herbert, myself, Roy, and sister Frances.

Daily Olympian newspaper article about their 50th wedding anniversary, stated that Castle came to Olympia from Fort Dodge, Iowa with his parents in 1892.

From Minnie's oral history:

- in younger days before married, for entertainment Lewis and brothers rowed across the bay from Arcadia to go to dance hall, danced all night, then went back in morning.

- From Belmore, moved to Arcadia.

- Lewis was buying popcorn from J.J. Klumb before he knew Minnie.

- Got his leg sliced open when living at Hartstene, maybe as teenager. He was 37-38 when he got married. Rowed from Hartstene to Olympia to get it attended to. Ax slipped and went down his leg... lower leg from knee on down to bone.

- Didn't have much education.. maybe some school at Hunter's Point, or old Washington School.

- Was working on a shrimp boat when he married Minnie. Harrigan's boat. He took care of the canning. Had been a logger working on a shift, then also worked on the boat. Lost all their tools and couldn't find any, so had to quit.

- After marriage, worked for Ray in creamery... got tired at that, not paying enough for all the work he did. Oliver out of a job, so Lewis took job delivering and picking up laundry for cleaning. All kinds of loggers stayed at the Bayview hotel, so they got a lot of business there.

- He worked a year for Ray. 1921 Lewis and Minnie bought out the cleaners.

- Bought house on 7th street before Dottie was born, moved in May 1, 1917. . Before that living in float house. Roy and wife had a float house on the other side of them, then moved to Shelton.

- Arrived in WA Mar 18, 1892 by train.. took 8 days from Dubuque. During snow storm. 11 years old when he came

- Father and George had come out first to WA, then rest of family later. All worked in the woods.

- Separated from first wife after a year or so... Zoe Cross .. didn't have any children.. don't know if she ever married again or whether she stayed around here.

First Marriage listed at State Archives; wife listed as Zora Cross of Thurston Co; married by Rev. R. M. Hayes; at Olympia; witnesses Francis Castle and Mrs. N. B. Peters; occupation yare foreman; age at marriage 24.

Marriage license and marriage return in State archives: listed as second marriage for Lewis; marriage performed by W. S. Lemmon, christian minister; witnesses were Etta Castle and Herbert Castle, both of Centralia

More About LEWIS EDWARD CASTLE:
Fact 2: Masonic Cemetery, Tumwater, WA
Fact 9: Logger, dry cleaners
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Elizabeth Ina Klumb1

F, #33801, b. 20 May 1892, d. 11 June 1986

Family: Henry Oliver Turner d. 31 Jan 1943

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BirthMay 20, 1892Hampton, Hamilton, NE, USA1
MarriageApr 19, 1914Centralia, Lewis Co., WA, USA1
DeathJun 11, 1986Olympia, WA, USA1
BurialJun 20, 1986Masonic Cemetery, Olympia, WA, USA2
BiographyMom's Eulogy at EE's graveside funeral at Masonic Memorial Park, June 20, 1986:
Elizabeth Ina Turner was born May 20, 1892 in Hampton, Nebraska, the youngest of 6 children born to John Jacob and Ida Lurinda Klumb.
With her four brothers (Ray, Harry, Guy and June) older and in their own homes, she and her sister Minnie spent their teen years in Aurora, Nebraska living above the Hamilton County jail where their father was the sheriff.
She was graduated from Aurora High School in 1910 and left Nebraska with her parents and sister a few weeks later to settle in Lynden, Washington. Two years later the family moved to Olympia where Ray and Guy had set up the Capital City Creamery.
Elizabeth entered nurses' training at St. Joseph Hospital in Tacoma. A few years later she became one of the first women in the state to be a licensed embalmer.
In 1914 she was married to Henry Oliver Turner in Centralia, where a year later they had their only child, Phyllis Anne.
They made their home in San Diego for a short time while Mr. Turner was in the U.S. Navy, then came to Olympia.
While their daughter attended McKinley elementary school, both Mr. and Mrs. Turner were active in the school PTA. Mr. Turner was a traditional feature of the school carnival performing his slight-of-hand and magical tricks and the two conducted popular booths with their taffy pulls.
They then moved to Tacoma where Mr. Turner was employed by the Tuell Funeral Home. Their daughter attended Jason Lee Junior High, graduated form Stadium High School, and then from the University of Washington.
Mr. Turner died in 1943 and their daughter, Mrs. Fredd Bonney, in 1973.

Life had many disappointments for Mrs. Turner and she was frequently alone. She did practical nursing and housekeeping for many years, worked at the Olympia Cannery, shucked Olympia oysters during the early days of World War II, and frequently filled in as a seamstress for her sister at the Castle Cleaners. She loved babies and was called upon by many friends and neighbors, as well as family, to welcome newborn babies to the world. Among the happiest occasions were tending to the early needs of her four grandchildren...
She traditionally spent Christmas and the coldest winter months with her daughter and son-in-law in San Carlos, California.
Fraternal affiliations for Mrs. Turner included for many years the Pythian Sisters and the Degree of Honor Protective Association.
An avid gardener, Libbie -- as her mother called her -- grew prize vegetables along with an old fashioned garden of sweet peas, roses, daisies, delphinium, peonies, lilacs and rhododendrons.
She furnished bouquets from early spring to the latest chrysanthemum for countless neighbors and friends. She shared her baked goodies -- applesauce cake and overnight cookies -- and her homegrown string beans and luscious raspberries at all the family gatherings.
She faithfully trimmed her hedges, clipped her shrubs and tied her raspberry bushes until in her 90's.
Her 90th birthday was celebrated in 1982 at the home of her sister, Minnie, with family and friends gathered for the special day. Her grad daughter, Lisa Bonney of Seattle, entertained the guests with a magic performance that would have undoubtedly pleased her great-grandfather. Libbie was the "stooge" that happy afternoon, holding the empty box from which the live doves fluttered out.
Mrs. Turner was blessed with some wonderful neighbors in addition to her family. Family members appreciate the tender loving care extended day after day the past 5 years by Joan Crosbie... and by neighbors such as Mr. and Mrs. Bert Holmes and Dave and Dorothy Garrett.
Mrs. Garrett expressed some of Libbie's unique qualities in a note saying of "Grandma Turner"... "She was always offering a helping hand and to our daughters she was a loving substitute for their own grandmother who lived so far away. She shared with us her wisdom, the lovely flowers from her garden, and her enthusiasm for baseball. Those were good years and we loved her dearly."
It was ironic (and yet, perhaps, symbolic) that the 2 sisters, Minnie and Libbie, would end up at St. Peters Hospital on the same day in May 3 years ago -- never either one of them to return again to their own homes.
They have been daily companions the past 3 years at the Evergreen Convalescent Center -- sharing family memories into their 96th and 94th years. To all her nieces, grand nieces and grand nephews on the Castle side, she will always be: Aunt EE.
She passed away after torturous surgery and complications on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, June 11 at the age of 94 years and 22 days.
... It is fitting that we commemorate her ashes and place them back to the bosom of her mother --- alongside her father. It was Elizabeth who nursed and tended her dying mother the last year of her 94 years of life. They are together again -- the youngest child of the JJ and Ida Klumb family.
We salute Elizabeth... a life spent busily working, gardening, nursing and helping others... her memory will be treasured.

Her obituary appeared in the Daily Olympian, Jun 13, 1986:

Elizabeth "Libbie" Ina Turner, 94, died Wednesday, Jun 11, 1986, in an Olympia convalescent center.
She was born May 20,1892, in Hampton, Neb., and moved to Washington with her parents in 1910. She enrolled in nurses training at St. Joseph Hospital, Tacoma, and was married to Henry Oliver Turner on April 19, 1914. They lived in California for two years before returning to Olympia. The couple lived for 5 years in Tacoma. Mrs. Turner lived the rest of her life in Olympia.
She was a practical nurse for many years and was an avid gardener. She was a long time member of the Pythian Sisters and the Degree of Honor.
Mr. Turner died in 1943 and their only daughter, Phyllis Bonnie, died in 1970. Her survivors include four grandchildren, Steven Bonney, Seattle; Fred Bonney, Midvale Utah; Marcia Fairon, Sonoma CA; and Marlene White, Walnut Creek CA. 11 great grandchildren and a sister, Minnie. Cremated.

From Minnie's oral history:

- Caught typhoid fever when visiting with family back to WI.

More About ELIZABETH INA KLUMB:
Fact 2: June 20, 1986, Cremated; ashes buried with mother at Masonic Merorial Park, Tumwater, Washingto
Fact 4: 1910, Aurora H.S., Iowa
Fact 8: Pythian Sisters; Degree of Honor
Fact 9: Nurse, licensed embalmer, canner, seamstress

More About HENRY OLIVER TURNER:
Fact 9: Magician, con artist
Fact 11: 1915, U.S. Navy2
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Randolph J. Holcomb1

M, #33802, b. 1850

Family: Elizabeth Klumb b. 1857

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Birth1850Green Co., CT, USA2
MarriageJun 18, 18741
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Clara L. Holcomb1

F, #33803, b. 3 June 1877

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BirthJun 3, 18771
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

Laura M. Holcomb1

F, #33804, b. 16 September 1879

Family: Sidney Stain

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BirthSep 16, 18791
Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

Sidney Stain1

M, #33805

Family: Laura M. Holcomb b. 16 Sep 1879

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

Clayton Holcomb1

M, #33806, b. 23 June 1881

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BirthJun 23, 18811
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

W. C. Bailey1

M, #33807

Family: Ellen Klumb b. 1858

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Marriage1
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

Adith Blanche Bailey1

F, #33808, b. 8 July 1882

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BirthJul 8, 18821
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.

Albert R. Baxter

M, #33809, b. 1880, d. 1944

Family: Rella Short b. 1865, d. 1931

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Birth18801
Marriage
Death1944Brodhead, Green Co., WI, USA1
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  1. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.

Katherine Olson1

F, #33810, b. 1880, d. 1914

Family: Fred Ray Klumb b. 9 Jun 1872, d. 1935

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Birth1880Sweden2
MarriageSep 8, 1907Fairkanks, AK, USA1
Death1914Olympia, WA, USA2
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  1. [S415] E-mail to Charles Vella from Wayne Olsen, 9/1998.
  2. [S415] E-mail from Wayne L. Olsen, Sep. 18, 1998.