Grace Milicene Campbell: Our Family History

Generation: 1

Grace Milicene Campbell was born on 18 Jan 1898 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 14 May 1983 in Willow Springs, Howell County, Missouri, USA.

Other Events:

Census: 14 Jun 1900, Goldsberry township, Howell County, Missouri, USA
Newspaper Article: 21 Jul 1927, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, USA; Undoubtedly Grace\'s appendix removal.
\"Barbara Walker is the guest of her uncle, Earl Walker near Mountain View, while her aunt is in the hospital at West Plains.\"
Obituary: 28 May 1983, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA;
Obituary, Mountain View Standard
"Mrs. Grace Walker passed away recently. She was the wife of Earl Walker who is a patient at Willow Care Nursing Home. She is survived by four daughters, Mary Wells, Diane Smith, Phyllis Easton, Irene Hansen; six sons, Donald Walker, Newell B. (Jack) Walker, William Walker, Leon Walker, Max Walker, and Paul Walker, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relates and friends. She attended the Nazarene Church many years. We extend sympathy to the husband and children and other relatives. 'Earth holds no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.' "

Notes:

Census:

1. Campbell, James B., head, white, male, August 1870, 29, married, married 2 years, Missouri, Missouri, Arkansas, farmer, can read and write, renting, farm, farm schedule no. 154
2. _____, Lucy, wife, white, female, August 1876, 23, married, 2 years 2 living, Illinois, Illinois, Illinois, can read and write
3. _____, Gracie, daughter, white, female, January 1898, 2, Missouri, Missouri, Illinois
4. Bolerjack, Henry, step son, white, male, July 1894, 5, Missouri, Illinois, Illinois

Grace married Earl Theodore Walker on 11 Oct 1917 in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, USA. Earl (son of Thomas Newell "Tom" Walker and Phoebe Tennessee "Tennie" Crowder) was born on 31 Mar 1894 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 21 Sep 1983 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Donald Earl Walker was born on 9 Jul 1918 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 13 May 2006 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California, USA.

3. Mary Odessa Walker was born on 13 May 1920 in Missouri, USA; died on 1 Jan 2006 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, USA.

4. Phyllis Westley Tennessee Walker was born on 16 Feb 1922 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 28 Nov 2008 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 1 Dec 2008 in Mountain View-Center Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri.

5. Doyne Elizabeth Walker

6. Newell Boyd "Jack" Walker

7. William Dewey "Bill" Walker was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 5 Sep 2021 in Hearthstone Beaverton, Hart Road, Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, USA.

8. Grace Irene "Irene" Walker

9. Maxwell Henry "Max" Walker

10. Julius Leon "Leon" Walker was born on 19 Jul 1936 in Missouri, USA; died on 27 Dec 2020 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

11. Norman Paul "Paul" Walker

Generation: 2

Donald Earl Walker

(1.Grace¹) was born on 9 Jul 1918 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 13 May 2006 in Upland, San Bernardino County, California, USA.

Other Events:

Directory: 1937, 60 Zane, Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA;
"Walker, Donald E r60 Zane" Don was not listed with any employment, may have recently arrived? In 1935 and 1938 Claude and Lena (Walker) Yocky were listed at this address. Donald was living with them,
NEWS: 7 Oct 1943, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, USA; West Plains Journal-Gazette: "Donald Walker, who has been working in California for several years, is here visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walker, ad other relatives."

Notes:

Birth:
Donald was born on the old Crowder homestead.

Donald married Ruth Muriel Larsen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Mary Odessa Walker

(1.Grace¹) was born on 13 May 1920 in Missouri, USA; died on 1 Jan 2006 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, USA.

Other Events:

Obituary: 11 Jan 2014, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA;
Obituary, Mountain View Standard
Mary Odessa Wells was born Mary 13, 1920 in Mountain View, Missouri the daughter of Earl and Grace Campbell Walker. She passed away on January 1, 2006 in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 85. In 1938, she was united in marriage to Elmer Wells in Oakland, California. To this union, two daughters were born. Mary is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her two daughters, Lexi Thorn of Pensavola, Florida and Patti Potter of Winterville, Georgia; six brothers, Donald Walker of Upland, California, Jack Walker of Mountain View, Missouri, Bill Walker of Beaverton, Oregon, Max Walker of Springfield, Missouri, Leon Walker of Mountain View, Missouri and Paul Walker of Fairgrove, Missouri; three sisters, Phyllis Easton and Doyne Smith both of Mountain View, Missouri and Irene Hanson of Willow Springs, Missouri; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 4, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Mountain View, Missouri with Dr. Daryl Walker, Wayne Walker and Phil Jester officiating. Interment was in Walker Chapel Cemetery in Trask, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View, Missouri.

Notes:

Birth:
Mary was born in what my father refers to as "a temporary place on the corner, where we turn off of highway 17."

Mary married Elmer Lewis Wells on 19 May 1938 in Oakland, Alameda County, California. Elmer (son of Charles Moses Wells and Maggie Elizabeth Thomas) was born on 9 Nov 1913 in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; died on 12 May 2001 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

15. Lexie Nadine Wells
16. Patricia Jean Wells

Phyllis Westley Tennessee Walker

(1.Grace¹) was born on 16 Feb 1922 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 28 Nov 2008 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried on 1 Dec 2008 in Mountain View-Center Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri.

Other Events:

Anecdote: Nov 1941;
Phyllis and Buster's first child was Janis Irene, who died two days after her birth. Phyllis's youngest daughter Brenda (Easton) Fuller wrote this of Janis's birth, January 2015, posted on FaceBook:
", . . . mom was 83 in 2008 when she passed away. The poem is probably about 68 or 69 years old. Somewhere I also have a copy of the poem/letter she wrote after the loss of Janis Irene, her first baby. She died a couple of days after full term birth. My mom came very close to losing her life at that time as well. It was a tragedy really. Mom was a tiny person and her first night at the hospital the baby had crowned and the nurse could see the hair on the top of her head. The doctor said it would be some time yet. So after letting them both lay there in crazy pain for a couple of days before he came and checked them again my mom was near death and the baby's head had been too long in the birth canal and squeezed with each contraction...she only survived a couple of days after birth. Wouldn't have happened today...but it did back then. Braeley shares Janis's birthday."
Obituary: 3 Dec 2008, Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA;
Obituary, Mountain View Standard
"Phyllis Wesley (Walker) Easton Phyllis Wesley (Walker) Easton was born February 16, 1922 to Earl Theodore Walker and Grace Milicene (Campbell) Walker in Howell County, Missouri. She took a chariot ride to Glory on November 28, 2008, at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 12 days. She was the third of ten children and the first to graduate from high school. She was married to Herbert 'Buster' Easton on her 19th birthday in 1941, in West Plains, Missouri. To this marriage was born four daughters: Janis Irene, Bethel Elaine, Barbara Lynn, and Brenda Louise. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Grace Walker; infant daughter Janis; husband, Buster Easton; one sister, Mary Wells; one brother, Donald Walker; and two brothers-in-law, Elmer Wells and Monk Smith. She is survived by her daughters, Bethel Long and husband, Ron, Barbara Jester and husband Phil, and Brenda Fuller and husband, Jeff; her grandchildren, Tami Long Durr, Matt Jester, Heather Long Miliken, Shannon Jester Brown, Jenny Long Fox, Alex (Buster Long) Easton, Brad Jester, Richie Jester, Steven Fuller, and Shae Fuller Cooper, together with their spouses; 26 grew grandchildren; five brothers and their spouses, Jack Walker and wife, Lola, Bill Walker and wife, Lou, Max Walker and wife, Kay, Leon Walker and wife, Ozella, Pal Walker and wife, Millie; two sisters, Doyne Smith and Irene Hanson and husband, Carroll; and a host of nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, She was a member of First Christian Church of Mountain View She taught Sunday School for much of her life and was dedicated to the youth until the day she died. She also sang in the choir She attended many churches throughout the years and was faithful, wherever she lived, to attend with her family (from Illinois to California) and served the odd faithfully. She ran a tax service in Mountain View with Buster after moving back ?home.? She was content to live in a cabin in a logging camp or a home in Southern California as long as she had her family with her. She opened her home to many family and friends through her life She loved life, working outside, digging in the dirt, planting flowers and gardens, raking leaves, watching sunsets and sunrises, birds and animals. She loved the mountains and the ocean and everything in between. She had few possessions in this world, but respected and took care of what she had. She loved serving Lord and praying for her family. She never visited foreign fields or preach foreign sermons. She never sent fortunes to help the poor or fee dthe hungry, but she lived her life in such a way that others were encouraged and fed and housed whenever she had the opportunity to serve We miss her already but we know Heaven is richer with her presence. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2008 at Mountain View Christian Church with Pastor Brian Ingalls, Ron Long, and Phil Jester officiating. Interment was in Center Hill Cemetery, Mountain View, Missouri under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Mountain View."

Notes:

Phyllis and Buster first lived in a little house near Pomona in Howell County, MO. They lived in that area for the first 12 or so years of their marriage. Their first three daughters, Janis (who died in infancy), Bethel, and Barbara were born there. They moved to California with Fern Reese and her husband, and lived there for 20 years. Their youngest daughter, Brenda, was born in CA.

Obituary:

[Same obituary published in The Current Wave, Eminence, Shannon County, Missouri.

Phyllis married Herbert Louis "Buster" Easton on 16 Feb 1941 in West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, USA. Herbert (son of Herbert Leslie Easton and Bertha M. [Inknown]) was born on 27 Dec 1919 in Missouri, USA; died on 24 Jan 1998 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; was buried in Mountain View-Center Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

17. Janis Irene Easton was born on 27 Nov 1941; died on 29 Nov 1941.

18. Bethel Elaine Easton

19. Barbara Lynn Easton

20. Brenda Louise Easton

Doyne Elizabeth Walker

(1.Grace¹)

Doyne married Lora Duane "Monk" Smith [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Newell Boyd "Jack" Walker

(1.Grace¹)

Newell married Lola Jewell Gully [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

24. Wayne Walker was born about 1949.
25. Daryl Boyd Walker was born on 31 Aug 1955 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA.

William Dewey "Bill" Walker

(1.Grace¹) was born on 28 Sep 1930 in Mountain View, Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 5 Sep 2021 in Hearthstone Beaverton, Hart Road, Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, USA.

Notes:

Died:
5:25 a.m.

William married Lula Fay "Lu" Deboard on 22 Aug 1951 in Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi. Lula (daughter of Floyd Wilson Deboard and Dessie Irene "Irene" Clark) was born on 31 Jul 1930 in Howell County, Missouri, USA; died on 19 Dec 2016 in St. Vincent's Hospital, Beaverton, Washington County, Oregon, USA; was buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Hood River, Hood River County, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

26. Janis Leah Walker
27. Alan Scott "Scott" Walker

8.
Grace Irene "Irene" Walker (1.Grace¹)
Grace married Carrol Andrew Hansen [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

28. Earl Dalgas Hansen

29. Arnold Dalgas Hansen

Maxwell Henry "Max" Walker

(1.Grace¹)

Maxwell married Carolyn Kay Bay [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

30. Deanna Renee Walker
31. Rebecca Lynn Walker was born on 13 Apr 1962 in Missouri, USA; died in 1962.
32. William Alan Walker
33. Martin Shane Walker

10.

Julius Leon "Leon" Walker

(1.Grace¹) was born on 19 Jul 1936 in Missouri, USA; died on 27 Dec 2020 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

Other Events:

NEWS: 31 Dec 2020, West Plains, Howell County, Missouri, USA; Obituary: "Julius Leon Walker, 84, of Mtn. View, Mo., went to his Heavenly home on Dec. 27, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1936, in Mtn. View, the son of Earl and Grace (Campbell) Walker. Leon graduated from Mtn. View High School with the class of 1954. He then entered into service to his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Becoming a Petty Officer Third Class, Leon served aboard the USS Greer County, then the USS Richard B. Anderson, before finishing his last year of active duty in Hawaii. He was always a patriot and enjoyed reminiscing with fellow servicemen. Leon was united in marriage to Ozella Butcher of Birch Tree, Mo., and the couple was blessed with three children, Janet, Mark, and Brett. Leon always took pride in his role as husband and father. He and Ozella were travel enthusiasts, and many of their trips included their children or grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting season and time spent with family at the hunting cabin. He was a gentle man, who always had a twinkle in his eye, and a warm lap for grandchildren to rest in. Leon began his working career as a journeyman carpenter and then with MFA as a fire inspector in 1966. He became an insurance agent for MFA, now Shelter, in 1968, and remained a dedicated agent for 52 years. He was a faith-filled man, living out his faith in his home and community. He had a servant?s heart and believed that he should serve others by whatever means he had available to him. Whether it was through his carpentry or mechanic skills, his time or financial resources, Leon left a mark on many projects, whether local or international. He tirelessly served on the local city council, school board, Jaycees, Rotary Club, Howell County Health Board and Willow Health Care Board of Directors. Leon will be missed by many, including his wife of 62 years, Ozella; children Janet Chowning and husband Mike, Mark Walker and wife Charlotte, and Brett Walker and wife Angela; grandchildren Tyler and Dustey Chowning, Ryan and Candice Chowning, Kelsi and Brady Yates, Grace and Jeff Weseloh, Abigail Walker, Grant Walker and wife Megan, Ryan Walker, Ben Walker and Landon Walker; great-grandchildren Brenley, Hadley, Quincey, Avary, Eli, Aliya, Thomas, Millie, Chloe and Josie; siblings Bill Walker, Irene Hansen, Max Walker and wife Kay, and Paul Walker; and many nieces and nephews. Those preceding Leon in death are his parents; siblings Don Walker and wife Ruth, Mary Wells and husband Elmer, Phyllis Easton and husband Buster, Doyne Smith and husband Monk, and Jack Walker and wife Lola; and in-laws Lu Walker, Carroll Hansen and Millie Walker. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Yarber Mortuary chapel, Mtn. View, Missouri with Dr. Daryl Walker officiating. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, also at the funeral home. Interment will be in Walker Chapel Cemetery, Trask, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com."

Julius married Ozella Jeanette Butcher [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children: