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Ernest Arthur Mahaffey

Male 1903 - 1963  (60 years)


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  • Name Ernest Arthur Mahaffey  [1
    Birth 9 Jan 1903  Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 10 Jul 1963  Thayer County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Burial 12 Jul 1963  Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Notes 
    • Obituary, copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Jennifer Craig:

      Ernest Arther Mahaffey, youngest child of James Arthur and Caldona Strow Mahaffey, was born on a farm northeast of Hebron, January 9, 1903, and spent his entire life farming in this area. He passed away July 10, 1963 at a local hospital following a lingering illness. He was 60 years 6 months of age.

      On June 3, 1928, Ernest was united in marriage to Gladys Powell of Powell, Nebr. This union was blessed with five children now living, one son and four daughters. He was a devoted husband and father.

      Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother James, and one infant son. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Gladys, his children; Lois (Mrs. Daryl Ream), Luree (Mrs. Ernest Marschman, Jr.), Larry, Linda and Lulu all of Alexandria. Five granchildren, Nancy, Donna, and Blaine Ream, Terry and Monte Marschman. His sisters Mrs. Bessie Wassom of Hebron, Mrs. Ulah Higel of Bruning and Mrs. Gladys Wassom of Hebron. Besides many other relatives and friends.

      Funeral services were held on Friday, July 12, 1963 at 2pm at Montgomery-Tibbetts-Cotter chapel with Rev. John L. Pettit officiating. Pallbearers were Clark Apley, Roy Marsh, Carl Nystrom, John Bright, Charles McKenzie, and John Murell. Interment was in the Fairbury Cemetery.
    Person ID I46393  Strong Family Tree
    Last Modified 23 Jan 2016 

    Family Gladys May Powell,   b. 25 Dec 1907, Powell, Jefferson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 1996, Thayer County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 3 Jun 1928  Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F13815  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Jan 2016 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 9 Jan 1903 - Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 3 Jun 1928 - Nebraska Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 10 Jul 1963 - Thayer County, Nebraska Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 64797129 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 29281297 and # 64797129 (Reliability: 3).