Theodore "Ted" Victor McQuivey, 76, of 942 W. 300 S., Provo died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1978 in the Utah Valley Hospital
following a short illness.OBITUARIES OF THE DESCENDANTS OF JAMES MACWITHEY
DESCENDANTS OF 2nd GREAT GRANDSON NATHANIEL McQuivey
Moroni Leetham
Services for Moroni Leetham, 90, of 2601 N. 30th St., who died Saturday in a Boise hospital, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Relyea Mortuary by Elder Terry Levanger of the Boise 4th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Internment will be in Syringa Gardens Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 15, 1890, in Lakeshore, Utah. He moved from Lakeshore to Provo, Utah when he was a small boy and attended schools there, including Brigham Young Academy. He married Ruth Rose McQuivey April 10, 1910, in Provo. They homesteaded in the Uintah Basin near Myton, Utah. He also operated a trap line in the Uintah Basin while he was farming. They returned to Provo in 1925. He worked at the Geneva Steel Mills for several years and also the gold and silver mines in Eureka, Utah while they were living in Provo. Mrs. Leetham died Jan. 14, 1939. He married Amelia I. Davis Sept. 2, 1941, in Pioche, Nev., and they moved to Boise in 1946. He represented Periodical Publishers of Boise until he retired in 1965.
Surviving are his wife of Boise; three sons, Maurice Leetham of Boise, Mack Leetham of Santa Clara, Calif., and Paul Deuel of San Jose, Calif.; seven daughters, Mrs. Estella Steioff of Canoga Park, Calif., Mrs. Nellie Dee Allman of Elko, Nev., Mrs. Eva Ruth Milford of California, Mrs. Helen Leetham of Boise, Mrs. Fawn Shell and Mrs. Afton Johnson, both of Orem, Utah, and Mrs. Emogine Collins of Martinez, Ca.; a sister Mrs. Nellie Miller of Salt Lake City; 40 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three daughters, Iona Western, Norma Jean Leetham and June Simpson.
Friends may call at Relyea Chapel today from 9 a.m. unto 8:30 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of services. IDAHO
STATESMAN (Boise, Idaho), Tuesday 20 May 1980, p.2B
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Ruth Rose McQuivey Leetham
Mrs. Ruth Rose McQuivey Leetham, 46, passed away early today at the home of Mrs. Sarah Barnett.
She was born November 27, 1892 at Great Falls, Montana, a daughter of Francis M. and Laura Coomes McQuivey. The family moved to Eureka, Utah, in 1895, and five years later to Provo, where Mrs. Leetham had lived ever since.
She married Moroni Leetham at Provo in 1910.
Surviving besides her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Stella Cook of Salt Lake City; Mrs. Nellie Dee Allman and Ruth Leetham of Provo; two sons, Maurice Dean and Mack Leetham of Provo; the following brothers and sisters; RollandMcQuivey, Salem; TedMcQuivey, Provo; and Mrs. Nellie Holman, American Fork; and her mother, Mrs. Laura Edwards of Provo.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Second ward chapel. Interment will be in the Provo Burial park. Friends
may call at the Claudin funeral home Wednesday evening and at the family residence, 234 South Seventh West, prior to the services.
THE EVENING HERALD (Provo, UT), Tuesday, 17 January 1939, p.4
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Theodore 'Ted' Victor McQuivey
Theodore "Ted" Victor McQuivey, 76, of 942 W. 300 S., Provo died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1978 in the Utah Valley Hospital
following a short illness.
He was born Dec. 9, 1901, a son of Marion Francis and Laura Coons McQuivey. He married Louise Cook April 22, 1925 in Provo. He was educated in the Provo City Schools and lived in the Provo area all of his life.
He worked in the mines in Eureka for a short time and then worked for Geneva Steel during its construction. In 1944 he went into construction and carpentry work until he retired in 1964.
Survivors include his wife, one son and five daughters, Lois M. Peterson, Mrs. Charles (Helen) Pace, Mrs. David (Gail) Nielson, all of Orem; Mrs. Ed (Phyllis) Salisbury, Salt Lake City; Theo McQuivey, Springville; Mrs. Trey (Maryann) Sirks, California, 187 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. One daughter preceded him in death.
Grave side funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Provo City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Walker Mortuary in
Provo Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. Cremation took place on Wednesday. THE DAILY HERALD (Provo, Utah), Thursday 31 August
1978, p.4
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Clara Eliza Soren McQuivey
Mrs. Clara Eliza Soren McQuivey, wife of Roland McQuivey of Salem, died Wednesday afternoon at the family home after an
illness of two months. She was a native of Salem, born March 2, 1886, the daughter of Ollie and Annie Christensen Soren. She
married Roland McQuivey and they continued to make their home at Salem. She was a charter member of the Salem Camp of
Daughters of Utah Pioneers. She was active in the work of the L.D.S. church, being a teacher in the Relief Society, in the Sunday
School and a Primary officer. She filled these positions until failing health compelled her to resign some time ago. She is survived
by her husband and four sons and a daughter, Marion, Ross, Roland Jr., Gordon, and Nadine McQuivey all of Salem; two brothers,
Alvin and Floyd Soren of Salt Lake; four sisters, Mrs. A. Hanks, and Mrs. Leonard McKell, Salem; Mrs. Humbert Prince, Salt Lake;
Mrs. Olive Reese, San Francisco.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Salem chapel. THE SPANISH FORK PRESS (Spanish Fork,
Utah), Thursday 15 October 1931, p.1
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Nellie D. McQuivey Holman
Nellie D. McQuivey Holman, 88, of American Fork died Sunday June 19 at Valley Guest Home in Provo of causes incident to age.
She was born February 28, 1889 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Francis Marion and Laura Coons McQuivey. She married Williard R. Holman in September of 1911 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on December 9, 1964.
She received her education in Eureka, Utah. Following her marriage they made their first home in Pleasant Grove, they later moved to Provo and American Fork where they lived until recent years. Mrs. Holman lived for several years in Salt Lake City with a son following the death of Mr. Holman. A member of the LDS Church, American Fork Eighth Ward, she was also active in the 4-H and Relief Society.
Survivors include two sons; Vance M. Holman of Salt Lake City and A. Wayne Holman of Heber; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; one brother, Ted McQuivey of Provo.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in the Berg Drawing Room Chapel in Provo. Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday prior to services. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery. (THE DAILY HERALD (Provo, UT), Monday 20 June 1977, p.4)
Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Salem chapel. THE SPANISH FORK PRESS (Spanish Fork,
Utah), Thursday 15 October 1931, p.1
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Lora Orthelia McQuivey Edwards
Lora Orthelia McQuivey Edwards, 95, died at the Eldred Sunset Manor Sunday of causes incident to age.
She was born Aug. 27, 1866, at Troquoise, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of D. Marcus and Hannah Bass Coons. She married F.M.McQuivey at Minneapolis, Minn., May 1, 1886. They were later divorced. He died in 1923. She married Andrew Edwards May 13, 1918, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
Mrs. Edwards was an active member of the LDS Church, having been a convert. She was also an active member of the Utah County Association for the Blind.
She was the mother of 11 children. Two sons and one daughter survive: Roland McQuivey, Orem; Ted McQuivey, Provo and Mrs. W.R. (Nellie) Holman, American Fork. Also surviving are six step children; 21 grandchildren; 60 great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren, and a brother, Arthur Coons, Woodstock, Ont., Canada.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Our Chapel of Memories, with Bishop Garth Monson of the Rivergrove First
Ward officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday from 6 60 8 p.m., and Wednesday prior to services. Burial will be in the
Provo City Cemetery. THE DAILY HERALD (Provo, UT), Monday, 13 November 1961, p.4
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Francis Marion Dubois Coriel McQuivey
"Fatal Accident At the Standard" - F.M. McQuivey, well known mine worker and prospector, was killed at midnight on Sunday when a rock fell on him as he was working as a timberman in the Tintic Standard mine. The accident took place on the 700 level of the mine and the rock struck McQuivey in such a manner that his neck was broken causing almost instant death. He had been employed at the Tintic Standard for about six months but had also worked at this property on other occasions.
Deceased was 69 years of age. He was born in Wisconsin and came to this state about twenty-six years ago. For nearly twenty years he had followed mining in this district, working at various mines and also spending considerable time in the development of his own claims which are located in the northern end of the district.
Some years ago Mr. McQuivey was prominently identified with the Socialist party of Eureka and also took a leading part in the affairs of the Tintic Miners' Union. He was far above the average in intelligence and devoted a good part of his time to reading and study of economic problems. His death is sincerely regretted by the people of Tintic.
Deceased is survived by four children: Theodore and Roland McQuivey and Mrs. Holman, all of American Fork, and another daughter whose home is in the Uintah Basin section of the state.
Rev. Frary presided at the funeral services which were conducted on Wednesday afternoon at the Franke Funeral Home.
Interment took place in the city cemetery under the direction of Mr. Franke.
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Gordon J McQuivey
Lindon, Utah - Gordon J. McQuivey, 65, of Lindon, died May 27, 1985.
Born February 28, 1920 in Salem, Utah to Roland D. and Clara Soren McQuivey. He married Lily Thelma Burgener. He attended schools in Spanish Fork, graduated from Spanish Fork High School in 1938. After his marriage he moved to Provo where he lived unto 1959, when he moved to Lindon. Retired from Geneva Steel after 31 years as a chemist. Member of the LDS Church, Lindon First Ward, Had worked in the Spanish Name Extraction Program.
Survived by his widow, Lindon; five sons, Jay B., American Fork; Jerry, Midvale; David Brent, Orem; Ray G., Driggs, Idaho; Roy D., Idaho Falls; 21 grandchildren; two brothers, Marion, Provo; Rolland, American Fork; sister, Nadine Porter, Magna; brother Ross, preceded him in death.
Funeral services Thursday 11:00 a.m. Olpin Family Mortuary, 500 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, where friends may call prior to
services. Burial; Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. DESERET NEWS (Salt Lake City, UT), Tuesday 28 May 1985, p.D6
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AF man killed in cycle accident. A 23 year old American Fork man was killed Saturday afternoon at 9967 North Canyon Road, Pleasant Grove, when his motorcycle collided with a car.
Jarrod L. McQuivey apparently died instantly of injuries which he received in the accident, according to Highway Patrol Sgt. Les Langford who investigated the accident.
The officer said that McQuivey was southbound on his motorcycle on Canyon Road and Delbert Atkinson, 56, Pleasant Grove, was attempting a left turn into his driveway. Sgt. Langford said that the Atkinson care apparently turned in front of the motorcycle.
The officer added that the handlebars of the motorcycle just ticked the Atkinson vehicle, but this caused the bike to go out of control and the bike rolled several times before hitting a tree in front of the home at 9943 N. Canyon Road, 75 feet from the point of impact. The motorcycle continued on for another 75 feet before landing on the driveway at the latter address.
McQuivey was taken to American Fork Hospital by Pleasant Grove Ambulance.
Sgt. Langford said it took several hours to determine the identity of the victim as they could not find any identification on him nor in the shrubbery at the accident scene.
The Highway Patrol was assisted by officers and emergency medical personnel from Pleasant Grove.
The accident occurred at 4:52 p.m. AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, Wednesday 17 Apr 1991, p.1
Jarrod Lono McQuivey, 23, died April 13, 1991, in American Fork, the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born Sept. 28, 1967, in Salt Lake City, a son of Jay B. and Mililani Luahiwa McQuivey.
He graduated from American Fork High School in 1986 where he was drum major for two years and public relations director on the student council.
He served an LDS mission in the California Los Angeles Spanish-speaking Mission and served as an assistant to the mission president.
He was currently in his junior year at BYU, majoring in philosophy.
He is survived by his parents of American Fork; two brothers; Jace L. McQuivey and James L. McQuivey, both of Provo; grandmother, Lily McQuivey, American Fork; grandfather Wallace Grace, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the American Fork East Stake Center, 825 E. 500 North. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services.
Burial will be in the American Fork Cemetery. AMERICAN FORK CITIZEN, Wednesday 17 April 1991, p.12
Rolland D. McQuivey
American Fork -
"Do not stand at my grave and weep,
"I am not there, I do not sleep.
"I am a thousand winds that blow;
"I am the diamond glints on the snow.
"I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
"I am the gentle autumn's rain.
"When you awaken in the morning's hush.
"I am the swift uplifting rush.
"Of quiet birds in circled flight,
"I am the soft star that shines at night.
"Do not stand at my grave and cry.
"I am not there; I did not die."
This poem is in memory of our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who passed away, June 24, 1996.
Born on March 8, 1916 in Knightsville, Utah, He married Shirley McClellan on September 15, 1940. After working for the U.S. department of the Army for 30 years, he retired to American Fork where he enjoyed golfing, gardening and traveling.
Survivors are his wife, Shirley; sons, Robert of Reno, Nevada; and Mark of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Lee Ann Kloch of Thousand Oaks, Calif; brother, Marion of Provo; and sister Donna Porter of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Ramsay of Zanesville, Ohio. Rolland also leaves behind nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Remains were donated to the University of Utah for Research. Those desiring may send donations to the University of Utah
Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy." DESERET NEWS (Salt Lake City, UT), Thursday, 27 June 1996, D8
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Ross Soren McQuivey
Ross Soren McQuivey, 66, died March 16, 1980, at his home.
Born July 27, 1913, in Salem, Utah, to Roland D. and Clara Soren. Mr. McQuivey Married Venna Davis, March 21, 1931, Nephi, Utah. Retired general maintenance foreman, Utah Refinery, Kennecott Copper Corp. Member of the LDS Church.
Survived by wife; children, Kent L., Illinois; Karl, Taylorsville; Val, Magna; Mrs. Ty (Kay) Harrison, Nebraska; Wayne, Idaho; Mrs. Bob (Robin) Thomas, West Jordan; stepmother, Mrs. Annie McQuivey, Orem; 21 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; one sister, three brothers, Mrs. Nadine Porter, Magna; Marion, Provo; Bob, American Fork; Gordon, Lindon.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Magna Stake Center, 3084 South 8400 West. Friends may call at the Peel
Funeral Home, 8525 West 2700 South, Magna, Tuesday, 6:00-8:00p.m. and Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Interment Salem City
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to the Heart Fund. DESERET NEWS (Salt Lake City, UT), Tuesday 18
March 1980, 2D
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Donna Nadine McQuivey Porter
Donna Nadine McQuivey Porter passed away December 21, 1998.
She was born December 4, 1910. Her death released her form eight years of suffering at the age of 88.
She married Elmer Maxwell Porter January 29, 1937 in Payson, Utah. He died December 29, 1974.
Her children remember all of the tasty suppers she prepared. Mother loved poetry and literature. She was a listener and always had friends. She had a caring quality and often said "I love you" to those who cared for her. Her thirteen grandchildren fondly remember gifts and her presence at holiday gatherings. After rearing five children, Max R. (Barbara), Clarann Hughes, Keith (Libby), Nancy (Lewis) Wright, and Christine Olsen.
She worked for 25 years in the out patient clinics at the University Hospital until the age of 72.
Grave side services will be held Thursday December 124, 1998, 12 noon at the Salem City Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday
6-8 p.m. at the Peel Funeral home, 8525 W. 2700 So. Magna.. DESERET NEWS (Salt Lake City, UT), Tuesday 22 December 1998, B8
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Annie Elizabeth Sheppard McQuivey
Annie Elizabeth Sheppard McQuivey, 93, Orem, died Sunday July 7, 1985, at an American Fork care center.
She was born Feb. 4, 1892 at Payson to Thomas and Mary Ellen Hunt Sheppard. She married Walter Henry Warenski Feb. 9, 1908 at Payson. He died Dec. 20, 1915. She married David Elmer Evans Aug. 6 1917 in Lakeshore and he died in a mining accident July 15, 1938. She married Roland D. McQuivey Aug. 15, 1942 and he died on July 4, 1976.
She spent her early life in Payson and received her education there. She lived in a number of towns in central Utah until moving to Pioche, Nev., during the depression years. She moved to Orem in 1939 and started work with the Alpine School District as a cook. She became school lunch manager at the Page School and worked there until retirement in 1957.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had served in the Relief Society and was a teacher in the Primary and Sunday School.
Survivors include three daughters and three sons, Mrs. Von (Ruth) Barnum and Mrs. Reinghold (Mary Ellen) Pawlowski, both Orem; Mrs. Alfred (Fern) Luckart, Salt Lake City; Walter E. Warenski, San Rafael, Calif., and Dale E. Evans and Lynn R. Evans both Orem; two stepsons and one stepdaughter Marion McQuivey, Provo, Roland McQuivey, American Fork and Nadine Porter, Salt Lake City, 33 grandchildren, 83 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren.
Among relatives preceding her in death were two sons and one daughter Blaine, Max and Dorthy Jean.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Orem LDS 15th Ward Church, 1700 S 400 E. Orem under the direction of Sundberg-Olpin Mortunary, Orem. Friends may call at the church one hour before services.
Burial will be in Spanish Fork City Cemetery. THE DAILY HERALD (Provo, UT), Monday 8 July 1985, p.4
Donald Ross MacQuivey
Donald Ross MacQuivey, a pioneer telecommunications and electronics expert who was one of the founding figures behind the
International Satellite Organization (INTELSAT), died of cancer at his retirement home, Canning House, in Palo Alto on Friday. He
was 79.
Mr. MacQuivey was born and grew up in Wendell, Idaho. He earned his B.S. degree at Stanford in 1934. Throughout the remainder of the 1930s, Mr. MacQuivey alternately spent his time going to school and to sea. In the former capacity, he earned an advanced degree in electrical engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford; in the latter, he circled the world as a wireless operator on the S.S. Van Buren and as a radio operator on commercial vessels cruising up and down the Pacific Coast. In World War II, Mr. MacQuivey worked in a civilian capacity for the legendary Dr. Fred Terman, who would later be known as "The Father of Silicon Valley."
Mr. MacQuivey was part of the team of MIT and Harvard-based scientists who were sent as technical observers in the Air Force 20thBomber Command to the China-Burma-India Theater to work on electronic ways to disrupt Japanese radar.
After the war, Mr. MacQuivey joined the State Department in Washington as a telecommunications specialist, perfecting ways to coordinate the standardization of telecommunications throughout the world. During that time he was detailed as a consultant to the Senate Aeronautical and Space Committee to help write the Space Science Communications Satellite Act of 1962, which provided for the foundation of INTELSAT. Mr. MacQuivey's papers on the creation of INTELSAT are housed in the Green Library at Stanford.
After retiring from the State Department in 1962, Mr. MacQuivey joined SRI in Palo Alto, where he consulted with various U.N. organizations, the government of Brazil and the U.S. Department of Commerce. In 1973 he joined the Integrated Circuits Laboratory of Stanford's Electrical Engineering Department.
After retiring from the Integrated Circuits Laboratory in 1978, Mr. MacQuivey concentrated on perfecting his COMPOSER, an instrument he began working on in China in World War II. COMPOSER is an electronic device which enables members of a group to anonymously express their agreement or disagreement with, for example, speakers at a meeting. The speaker could discover, by means of illuminated red and green lights, whether his views were persuading his audience. The COMPOSER is being developed for commercial and scientific uses by the Stanford Office of Technology and Licensing.
Mr. MacQuivey is survived by a daughter, Jean Foot, of Cairns Australia, a son Glen MacQuivey of Ogallala, Neb., and a sister, Marian Ritchie, of Claremont.
Memorial services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 1985 Louis Ave., Palo Alto. The family suggests
that donations go to the American Cancer Society, the First Congregational Church, or to a favorite charity. SAN FRANCISCO
EXAMINER (San Francisco, California), 6 May 1993, p.A-17
DESCENDANTS OF 2nd GREAT GRANDSON NATHAN Quivey
Quivey - Funeral services for Keith M. Quivey, residing with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Quivey at 415 South Twelfth East street, whose death occurred in this city Sunday, January 18, age 31 years, will be conducted by the Rev. D.M. Helmick, assisted by the Rev. Ray S. Dum, at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, in the First Methodist Episcopal church. SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, Monday 19 Jan 1931, p.13
Katrina Q. Wilson, 74, died September 27, 1982, at her residence in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born January 7, 1908, in
Osmond, Nebraska, to Lynn Arthur and Zella P. McMullin Quivey. Past Matron of Mizpah Chapter #5 O.E.S. 1965-1966, Secretary
of Mizpah Chapter #5 O.E.S. from 1954-1963; Grand Lecturer of the Grand Chapter of Utah O.E.S. 1974-1975; Grand
Representative of the Grand Chapter O.E.S. member, Emera Club, Tuxis Club and Women's Society of the Methodist Church.
Resident of Utah past 67 years.
Survivors: daughter, Elaine W. Jones, Seattle, Wash.; son Michael J. Wilson, West Valley City, Utah; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; preceded in death by her former husband.
Funeral services 12:00 noon, Friday, at Eastman's Evans and Early Mortuary, 574 East 1st South, where friends may call Thursday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and Friday ½ hour prior to services. Family suggests contributions to favorite charity. Interment, Mt. Olivet Cemetery. DESERET NEWS, Wednesday 29 Sep 1982, p.14B
Funeral Service Tuesday for Prof. Quivey, 88. Funeral services for Prof. Lynn Arthur Quivey, 88, of 431 12th East, will be conducted Tuesday noon in the Masonic Temple, 650 E. South Temple. The Rev. Warren S. Bainbridge, pastor of First Methodist Church, and Wasatch Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Masons, will conduct.
Prof. Quivey, a leading teacher of creative writing in the Salt Lake area, died Saturday at 7:20 p.m. in a Salt Lake hospital of complications following a hip injury. He had been a faculty member of the University of Utah until his retirement in 1940.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Katrina Q. Wilson, Salt Lake City, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at 574 E. 1st South, Monday evening and at the Masonic Temple one-half hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to the Order of Eastern Star Home Foundation. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. DESERET NEWS, Monday, 2 June 1958, p.11
Albert Quivey
POMEROY - (Staff Special) - Albert Quivey, age 83, died at his home in Darwin this morning. He leaves two sons, Millard, of
Darwin, and Elwood of Bowen, Ill., and five daughters, Mrs. Cora Ator, Pratts Fork, Mrs. Erma Douglas, Faris, Ill., Mrs. Verna
Scott, Dallas City, Ill., Mrs. Nora Haning, Montgomery, W.Va., and Mrs. Clarice Day, Alfred.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Burlingham Church and burial will be made in Burlingham
Cemetery. (Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Obituary. Arminda Quivey was born Aug. 10, 1856, adopted by Edward and Charlotte Story June 30, 1857, was married to Albert Quivey Dec. 16, 1875. To this union seven children were born all of whom survive her. Mrs. Cora Ator, Pratts Fork, Ohio, Mrs. Erma Douglas, Ferris, Illinois, Elwood of Clayton, Illinois, Millard who resided at home, Verna of Dallas, Ill.; Mrs. Nora Haning, Burlingham, and Mrs. Clarice Day, Chester Ohio. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, one sister, and two brothers. She died December 9, 1917, aged 61 years, three months and 29 days. She united with the Baptist Church under the ministry of Rev. Martin about thirty years ago and has lived an exemplary life, was kind loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed in the home. She had been a sufferer for several months and had born her suffering patiently and was fully resigned to do her Heavenly Father's Will. The loving husband and sorrowing children may her Christian life be a guiding star to draw them to a home beyond the sky.
We shall be lonely without you, mother.
Your place cannot be filled.
A shadow by your loss is cast.
But be it as God willed.
In the home we shall miss you, mother.
Shall miss your tender care.
But if our Heavenly Father wills
We shall meet you ever there.
(Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Millard A. Quivey, 75, of Green Camp, died Wednesday at 1:05 p.m. in the Marion General Hospital. He had been in failing health for five and one-half years.
Born on Oct. 13, 1884, in Meigs County, O., he was the son of Albert and Arminda Storey Quivey. Both parents were natives of Meigs County.
On Feb. 2, 1912 in Pomeroy, O. he was married to Nora Mayhugh, who survives.
He moved to Marion County and Green Camp 16 years ago, from Meigs County. He was a retired employe of the Carey Poultry Farm, west of Green Camp.
Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clyde Baxter of new Marion; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Hanning of Montgomery, W.Va., Mrs. Erma Douglas of Farris, Ill., Mrs. Verna Scott of Dallas City, Ill. and Mrs. Clarice Day of Hemlock Grove, O.; one brother, Elwood Quivey of Bowen, Ill.; and two grandchildren, Gary and Kay Baxter of near Marion. One sister preceded him in death.
The Schaffner-Denzer Co. of Marion transferred the body to the Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy, O., where funeral services will
be conducted Saturday. Burial will be in Burlingham Cemetery in Meigs County. Friends may call at the funeral home. (Taken from
an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Cora Quivey Ator
Hooper St. Resident Dies. Mrs. Cora Ator, 80, died Friday evening at her home on Hooper St. She was the daughter of the late
Albert and Arminda Story Quivey and was a native of Meigs County. Surviving are her husband, Hamby; a daughter, Mrs. Erma
Howard, Waverly; a son Oakly, Akron; two brothers, Elwood of Bowen, Ill., and Millard of Greencamp; four sisters, Mrs. Erma
Douglas, Ferris, Ill., Mrs. Verna Scott, Dallas City, Ill., Mrs. Nera Hanning, Montgomery, W.Va., and Mrs. Clarice Day, Hemlock
Grove; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Ada Shellman, preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Bradbury Church of Christ, Middleport Route 1.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Mell Wintz at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Jagers and Sons funeral home, with burial in
Alexander Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time until the services. (Taken from an obituary clipping,
newspaper not known)
Funeral Services Held Today for Mrs. Verna Scott. Mrs. Verna Temple Scott, 89, of Dallas City, died at her home Monday, Sept. 22, 1975.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Fiedler Funeral Home in Dallas City. Cecil Ochsner, pastor of the Osage Street Christian Church, officiated, and entombment was in the mausoleum of Dallas City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Larry Douglas, Walter Ingram, franklin Bradshaw, Harold Rockel, Tom Hunsaker, and Roy Runquist.
Mrs. Scott was born May 31, 1886, in Meggs county, Ohio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Quivey. She married Dr. William Scott in 1924; he died in 1928.
Mrs. Scott was a member of the Osage Street Christian Church.
She is survived by two nephews, Lloyd Douglas, Dallas City rural, and Dale Douglas, Dallas City. (Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Ellis Quivey, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Quivey, was born Feb. 6th 1848, departed this life July 18, 1921, aged 73 years, 5 months and 12 days.
He was united in marriage to Ellen Ingles November 17, 1870. To this union two children were born, Alice Ginevra and Perry H.Quivey, both of whom are deceased. April 29, 1899 he was married to Cyrintha E. Brickles. To this union three children were born: Joseph Leo, William Ellis and Guy Melvin, all of whom are left to mourn the loss of a dear husband and father.
Besides his wife and three children, he leaves five brothers: William, Julius, Albert, Charles and James Quivey. Also, one sister Cerinda Staats, two other brothers, John and Nathan Quivey preceded him to the great Beyond. He also leaves one granddaughter.
Our departed friend was an honest and upright citizen, ready at all times to lend a helping hand and his sudden taking away was a great shock to the community. He was of a jovial nature, always meeting his friends with a friendly greeting.
Having been a carpenter by trade he had the opportunity and the disposition to acquire a host of friends who will sadly miss him. He had a keen and humorous mind and was recognized by all who knew him as a wit of no mean ability, always jolly and having a very enlivening effect upon his associates. His presence will be greatly missed wherever there are congregations. But while we miss him we know that the trials of this life are over and he has gone where there are no pain or sorrow. (Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Darwin - William E. Quivey, 88, of Kerr Drive, New Philadelphia, formerly of Darwin, died Sunday at Union Hospital in Dover.
Born in Darwin, he was the son of the late Ellis and Cyrintha Brickles Quivey.
Mr. Quivey was a former store keeper at Ohio University and a member of Meigs County senior Citizens and Pomeroy Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Joanne of New Philadelphia; a brother, Guy Melvin of Athens; and several nieces, and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Leo.
Services will be Wednesday, 1 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will be in Burlingham Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home today, 6 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meigs County senior Citizens, Pomeroy 45769. (Taken from an obituary clipping,
newspaper not known)
Nathan Quivey, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Quivey, was born December 25, 1845, died March 21, 1919.
Mr. Quivey joined the M.E. Church at Holliday 35 years age, and has always since lived a consistent Christian life. He was married October 18, 1868 to Elizabeth Price. No children were born to this union, but this worthy couple opened their hearts and home to the presence of a little child in the person of George W. Sargent, who lived with them form the age of eight years old until manhood.
After the death of the latter, his little son Guy W. Sargent, at the age of two years, was welcomed into their home and given the same tender care that had been bestowed upon the father. This child, now grown to manhood, with the help of his wife and did all he could alleviate the worry and care of his benefactor's declining years.
He will be sadly missed in the home and also by the neighbors to whom he was every most obliging.
His exemplary Christian life, his honorable public life and his kind and considerate private life should stand as an example to all the younger generation.
Besides a wife, he leaves one sister and six brothers, one brother, John, having died years ago.
Those living are: William, of New Brighton, Pa.; Julius, Grant City Mo; Charles, Colusa, Ill., ; Ellis, Albert and James of Burlingham, O., Mrs. Cerinda Statts of Harrisonville, O., and many other relatives and friends who sincerely mourn the passing of a good man.
The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Sunday, at Burlingham, Rev. Calihan officiating; after which the body was laid to rest in the
cemetery nearby. (Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
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Lula Ashley Quivey
MIDDLEPORT - Lula M. Quivey, 94, of Middleport, died Friday, March 17, 2000, at Pleasant Valley Hospital in West Virginia.
Born March 12, 1906, in Middleport, she was the daughter of the late Claude W. and Rose Ellen Phelps Ashley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Leo Quivey, a son, Arthur Quivey, survives.
Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Fisher Funeral Home in Middleport, with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
Calling house at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. ATHENS MESSENGER (Athens, Ohio), Sunday 19 Mar 2000
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Joseph Ziba Quivey
Obituary. Joseph Ziba Quivey was born in Meigs county, Ohio, November 5, 1869 and died at Salt Lake City, Utah, April 12, 1909, aged 39 years, 5 months and 7 days.
Deceased was a kind and loving son and brother and loved by all who knew him. His tender care of his widowed mother for years after his father's death was without parallel. The command "Honor thy father and thy mother" found in him a faithful follower.
He had spent the winter at Salt Lake City where he had employment in a hospital, intending about the 15 of April to return to his ranch which lays a short distance west of Yellow Stone National Park. While still at the hospital he was suddenly stricken with pneumonia, lingering but a few days when he passed into the great beyond. During the last days of his life he spoke of his faith in Christ and was baptized and received into the Catholic church and died in the triumphs of a living faith.
He leaves to mourn his untimely decease, his mother, one brother, N.E. Quivey of Pomeroy, Ohio, one sister, Mrs. Vine Williams, of Bozeman, Montana, and a host of relatives and friends who will ever remember him with fond regard.
The remains were brought to his old home at Burlingham by his sister. Funeral services were held at that place Monday, conducted by Rev. F. R. Alkire. Interment in the Burlingham cemetery.
Dearest brother thou hast left us,
Here they loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that has bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
(Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
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Florence Bryson Quivey
Athens - Florence Edna Quivey, 89, of 20 Eden Place, formerly of 138 Lancaster St. and a former resident of Bedford Twp. in Meigs County, died early today at Logan Health Care Center, after an extended illness.
Born in Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lucy Price Bryson. She was a retired private nurse and a member of Bates United Methodist Church.
She is survived by a son, Hilber of Pomeroy; two daughters, Mrs. Hampton (Virgie) Johnson and Mrs. Ed (Charlene) Slater, both of Athens; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; a great-great grandson; and a sister, Virgie Meier of Akron.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Josie Isaacs and Mae St. Clair; and four brothers, Hilber, Hobart, Walter, and Norman Bryson.
Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Hughes Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles McVey officiating. Burial will be in Bates Cemetery. (Taken from an obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Mrs. Quivey Rites Set for Wednesday. Pomeroy - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Jones Quivey, 82, who died early Monday morning at the Meigs General Hospital will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Trevey funeral home by the Rev. J. Leslie Kunze, pastor of the United Methodist Church.
Survivors not previously named include a sister, Izora Cramer of Columbus, and a brother Wayne Jones, of Zaleski. Mrs.Quiveywas
a member of the Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Burlingham Cemetery. (Taken from an
obituary clipping, newspaper not known)
Charles Edward Quivey, 88, of Adrian, Ill, passed away April 10, 1947, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Lambert in Sigourney, Iowa.
A son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Quivey, he was born in Burlingham, Meigs County, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1858 and was united in marriage to Ella Miller, April 20, 1879.
Surviving are a son James of Peoria, Ill. and Mrs. Bertha Lambert, of Sigourney, Iowa, four grandchildren, John Quivey, La Harpe, Ill., Lt. Craig Lambert, Ft. Knox, Ky., Vernon Lambert of Omaha, Neb., Doris Lambert Monda, Cleveland, Ohio, and three great grandchildren, Sue Lambert, Ft. Knox, Ky., Judith Quivey, La Harpe, Ill., and Barba Monda of Cleveland, Ohio and by many nieces and nephews and a host of friends, who mourn his death.
Funeral services were held at the Elms Funeral Home in Carthage, Ill., Sun., April 13, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. W.C. Burk, officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Abbey, in charge of Burnside Lodge No. 683, A.F. # A.M. and Quincy consistency. (Taken form an obituary clipping, newspaper unknown)
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James Richard Quivey
James Richard Quivey, 71, died Oct. 28, 1998, In San Diego, Calif.
Services were held Oct. 30 in San Diego.
Richard was born Oct. 13, 1927, at Aberdeen, Wash., and was raised in Boise. He graduated from Boise High School in 1945 and joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego and Guam. After earning a degree in architecture at the University of Oregon, he moved to San Diego where he was a senior planner with the San Diego Planning Department until his retirement in 1988.
He was an avid cross-country cyclist, frequently traveling to the tip of Baja, Mexico. Richard served as president of the San Diego - Leon, Mexico, Sister City Society, served on the board of directors of the Girl's Club of San Diego, and was active in United Way. He enjoyed traveling to Leon, Mexico, where he pursued his photography hobby.
Survivors include three sons, Joel of Chico, Calif., Patrick of Temecula, Calif., and Daniel of El Centro, Calif. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Everett Quivey and Grace Craddock Quivey Ward of Boise. IDAHO STATESMAN (Boise, Idaho), Tuesday,
19 Jan 1999, p.5B
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Grace Craddock Ward
Grace Craddock Ward, 100, of Boise, died Friday, Aug. 9, 1996, at her home in Boise.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel. Burial will follow in Cloverdale Cemetery.
Grace was the eldest child of Will and Viola Craddock. She was born May 7, 1896, at Sams Valley, Ore. Her family moved to Cambridge, Idaho in 1901 on a wagon train from the Klamath Falls area. She attended school in Cambridge, and moved to Boise in 1916 where she lived most of her adult life.
Grace married J. Everett Quivey in 1925, and he died in 1942. She married Jess E. Ward in 1945, and he died in 1977.
She was a lifetime member of Iras Temple #40, Daughters of the Nile, and a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Cathedral in Boise.
Grace is survived by one son, Richard Quivey of San Diego, Calif, three grandsons, Joel Quivey of Chico, Calif., PatrickQuivey of Pala, Calif., and DanielQuivey of El Centro., Calif, four great grandchildren, Elizabeth and DavidQuivey of Chico, Calif., Everett and Brandon of Pala, Calif., one nephew, George William Tonkin, nieces, Carolyn Craddock McEntee, Marilyn Tonkin Fairchild and Avlin Tonkin Cripps, and their respective families, all of Boise, and a niece, Bonnie Craddock Ward, of Richland, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Robert Volney Craddock and William Henry Craddock, and sister, Gertrude Craddock Tonkin.
Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 518 N. 8th Boise 83702, or Iras Temple #40, Princess Recorder, 3753
Centennial Way, Boise 83706. IDAHO STATESMAN (Boise, Idaho), Tuesday 13, Aug 1996, p.4B
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Mrs. Olive Mae Kinnley died this noon at her home on Elmore avenue following a lingering illness.
She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Neighbors of the Woodcraft.
Besides her husband, C.K. Kinnley, she is survived by a daughter, Arlene Quivey, a son, Allen, her mother, Mrs. Sarah Baney, all of Nampa, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Rose Kesley, of Fruitland; Mrs. Lyda White, Payette; Mrs. Max Henry, of Jerome; Mrs. Paul Spitzer, of Illinois; Mrs. Owal Boyer of San Gabriel, California; Miss Frances Hagler, Boise; Miss Bessie Baney, Shelley; Roy and Claude Baney, North Dakota.
The bodys is at Talley's funeral home pending funeral arrangements. THE IDAHO FREE PRESS (Nampa, ID), Saturday, 19 Oct 1935.
"Deana" Lois Arlene (Quivey) Ashley
Services for "Deana" L. Arlene Ashley, 64 of 1401 N. 12th St., who died of natural causes May 22, 1982, in a Boise nursing
home, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Relyea Mortuary by Pastor Arthur A. Ashley of the Issaquah (Wash.) Christian
Church. Interment will follow in Dry Creek Cemetery.
She was born Dec. 25, 1917, in Nampa. She was reared and educated in Nampa, Idaho Falls and Boise, graduating from Nampa High School in 1935. She attended the College of Idaho for a year, and moved to Boise, where she attended Boise Business School. She was a legal secretary for three years. She married Paul J. Ashley on Feb. 17, 1939, in Emmett. They lived in Nampa for two years and in 1944, moved to Boise, where he owned and operated the AAA Sign Co.; Mrs. Ashley was office manager. She served in the Cub Scouts and received the Scouter's Key. She was a member of the PTA. She was president and a charter member of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club, raising Idaho's first national champions, two dual champions and the top winning dog in the United States. She wrote the "Top Ten" Score for the National Shorthair magazine for more than 20 years.
Survivors include her husband of Boise; two sons, Paul J. Jr. of Los Angeles and Arthur A. of Seattle; her stepmother, Jenetta Kinley of Boise; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Pallbearers will be Jim Gamble, John Ashley, Red "Roy" White, Gary Stevens, Dave McGinnis and Jim Reed. IDAHO STATESMAN (Boise, ID), Tuesday, 25 May 1982 p.2B
Paul Joseph Ashley, Sr., a boise businessman, 81, of 1401 N. 12th Street, Boise died Jan. 27, 2001 with a broken heart.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2001 at the Relyea Funeral Chapel with his son, Arthur A. Ashley
officiating. The family will greet friends from 12 noon until the service time on Thursday. Interment will follow services in the Dry
Creek Cemetery.
Paul was born in Boise on Jan. 11, 1920 to Arthur E. and Mabel Maxwell Ashley. He attended St. Joseph School, Longfellow School, Boise High School, and completed many night classes at Boise State University, including; public speaking from Frank Church, photography, salesmanship, advertising, oil painting, silk screen printing, psychology, arc welding and a four year course in machine shop work.
On Feb. 17, 1939 he married Arlene "Deana" Quivey of Nampa. They had two children, Paul J. Ashley, Jr., Boise, and Arthur A. Ashley, of Bellevue, WA.
Mr. Ashley was employed from 1934 to 1940 by his father at the Ashley Sign Company, Boise; 1940 to 1941 as shop foreman for Maxwell signs, Nampa; 1942-1944 as main letterer and wood grainer for the Sandpoint Naval Air Station, Seattle, WA; in 1944, he opened his own business in Boise, the AAA Sign Company in Hyde Park; in 1946 he added the AAA Auto Body Shop; and in 1977 he added Ashley's Custom Machine Work to his sign business. He was a past vice president of the Idaho Sign Association. In 1997, he celebrated his 53rd year in the sign business, a Shorthair in the World, six time national champion and dual champion "Ehrlicher Abe" who is pictured in a photo taken by Paul on the front cover of the "New German Shorthaired Pointer" book.
As a photographer, he had many of his dog pictures published in the "Idaho Statesman", the "National German Shorthaired Pointer Dog Magazine", and the cover of the "New German Shorthaired" book. He also had an article on dogs photography published in the above named magazine, and a machine work article published in the above named magazine, and a machine work article published in the "Popular Mechanics" magazine.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife, "Deana" Arlene, in May of 1982. He never fully recovered from the loss of his wife. Both of his parents; 2 brothers, John and Art; and 2 sisters, Marie and Esther preceded Paul in death. Survivors include his 2 sons, Paul J. "Sonny" Ashley Jr., of Boise and Arthur A. Ashley, of Bellevue, WA; 3 sisters, Evelyn Richard and Frances Blue both of Boise, and Dorothy Hodneland of Spokane, WA: a grandson; and 2 granddaughters.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to M.S.T.I. Cancer Treatment Center, 100 E. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702. (note: transcribed exactly as written in obituary) IDAHO STATESMAN, Wednesday 31 January 2001, p.7B.
Death of Mrs. H.W. Quivey. Mother of Mrs. F.R. Coffin Passes Away Sunday Afternoon. Mrs. H.W. Quivey, mother of Mrs. F.R. Coffin, died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Coffin.
She was born at Springfield, Ohio in 1829. She came of loyal Revolutionary stock, bother her maternal and paternal grandfathers having fought with honor in the revolution and her father in the war of 1812.
She crossed the plains in an early day and her reminiscences of those pioneer days, full of hardship and toil, were of the keenest interest to her listeners whenever she could be persuaded to recount them. Her patience and loving ?orethought for her family and friends in those days made her beloved by all. Of late years, although vigorous in mind, she could not go about much owing to an accident to her ankle, about three years ago. Although far form well, her death at this time was entirely unexpected.
The services will be held from the Coffin residence on Grove street Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock. The favor of no flowers is requested.
IDAHO DAILY STATESMAN, Monday, 10 June 1907, p.4
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Death Takes Mrs. Coffin. Pioneer Matron of Boise Succumbs After Brief Illness. Mrs. Irene Quivey Coffin, 82, prominent Boise pioneer, died Friday morning after a brief illness at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B.W. Walker. Mrs. Coffin was the widow of Frank R. Coffin.
Born in Evansville, Wis., October 23, 1849, Mrs. Coffin accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leander Quivey to Portland, Ore., at an early age. In Portland she met Frank R. Coffin to whom she was married in 1873. Immediately following the marriage the couple came to Boise by steamboat and stage.
Prominent Hostess. From 1875 until Coffin's death in 1921, the Coffins resided in their home at Eleventh and Grove streets, considered for many years the most beautiful residence in the city.
From the time of her arrival in Boise Mrs. Coffin was one of the prominent hostesses here and her home was a center of gayety for old and young until a decade ago. Mrs. Coffin was an active member of St. Michael's parish and showed a particular interest in philanthropic work. She had lived with her daughter for several years.
Funeral Today. Surviving Mrs. Coffin are two daughters, Mrs. B.W. Walker of Boise and Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Fort Hamilton, N.Y., and a son, Craig Coffin, president of the Boise City National bank. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive her. A daughter, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, died in 1928.
The Very Rev. Frank A. Rhea will officiate at funeral services which will be conducted from st. Michael's cathedral at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Burial will be in Pioneer cemetery. IDAHO DAILY STATESMAN, Saturday, 28 May 1932, p.1
Frank R. Coffin
Frank R. Coffin, Honored Pioneer, Pays Final Debt. President of Boise City National Bank and Business Man of High
Standing in Boise for 30 Years Dies at Ripe Age. Dropping off to sleep in his own home Tuesday, after a quiet chat with his family,
including his son-in-law Col. L.R. Holbrook who had arrived from the east the night before, Frank R. Coffin, who has the honor of
being one of the first pioneers to enter Idaho territory, passed quietly and painlessly into the great beyond to start his last pioneer
journey along the long, long trail.
Except to those who knew him intimately, Mr. Coffin's age will be a great surprise, for none would take him to be 82 years of age, everything about him spelling vigor. Not only was he young in enthusiasm, but his looks and all his actions belied his years.
King of Shadows Gives Warning. Mr. Coffin was taken with a sudden attack of acute indigestion just three weeks ago and half hour before that time had been driving his car about the city. From that time on he appeared gradually to fall, rallying one day and weaker the next until the end came.
All of his children were with him at the time of his death. In his death the last of the five pioneers who started the Bolan Artesian Hot and Col Water company have gone. C.W. Moore, H.B. Eastman, Charles Rimrod, Tim Regan and now Frank R. Coffin. He was identified with nearly all of the pioneer industries and at the time of his death was president of the Boise City National bank, with which he had been identified since his retirement from the hardware business which he founded in the early days.
Early Days in Indiana. Mr. Coffin was born in Park county, Indiana 82 years ago. Something of his early education was reflected in Mr. Coffin's life and manner. He spent a number of years of his youth in Richmond, Ind., which was a center for the Quaker settlement in that state, and it was in the school conducted under the auspices of the Society of Friends that he attained his early education.
He remained in school until he was 17 and then obtained his first vocational experience as an engineer apprentice on a steamer running between Louisville and Cincinnati on the Ohio river. after two years of this work he went west, and the west was his home and the center of his activities to the end.
Crosses on Overland Route. in 1861 he left Omaha on the overland route for California, settling at Yreka, where he began work at the trade of a tinsmith, this trade he had leaned in connection with his father's manufacturing plant.
He went from Yreka to Portland, Ore., and then hearing of the discovery of gold at Florence he left for that camp and engaged in placer mining. Another trip was made to Portland and in 1866 he came to Boise. He was engaged by George Twitchell, who was in the hardware and tin business, and in 1873 bought his employer out, and from that time until 1904, a period of more than 30 years, he conducted and extended this enterprise until it ranked among the largest in the state.
First Treasurer of Idaho. Although an ardent Republican, Mr. Coffin cared but little for political offices. He served as the first treasurer of the state, but beyond that accepted no political offices. He was affiliated with the Masonic order, being past grand master of Boise lodge No. 2, and was also a Knight templar.
He was specially interested in anything pertaining to the pioneer history of the state and was an active member of the old Pioneer society. His literary contributions to pioneer history stand out as gems, and he had been urged many times to compile them into a volume.
All Children Living. In 1873 Mr. Coffin married Miss Irene Quivey and to them were born three daughters and one son, all of whom with his widow, survive him, Mrs. B.W. Walker, Mrs. L.R. Holbrook, Mrs. J.E. Clinton, and Craig Coffin.
The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the family home at Grove and Eleventh streets, and will be conducted by Dean Alward Chamberlaine of St. Michael's cathedral.
Madam Coffin, Mr. Coffin's aged mother, is living at present with her daughter Mrs. Furey of Pocatello, she is in her one hundredth year. Mr. Coffin, in addition to his immediate family, is survived by brothers, Mans and Edwin of Salt Lake and Sherman of this city, and four sisters, Mrs. Leonard Logan of this city, Mrs. Furey of Pocatello, Mrs. Crane of Ohio and Mrs. Hamilton of Ottomwa, Iowa. THE IDAHO STATESMAN, Wednesday, 26 May 1920, p.3
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Hettie Tomlinson McQuivey
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Hettie Tomlinson McQuivey, 80, former local resident, who died at her home in
Miami Tuesday. She is survived by the husband, William; four sisters, Mrs. Geraldine Maurice, Indianapolis; Mrs. Rhoda Arnold,
Miami; Mrs. Bernice Ring and Mrs. Maude Hall, both of Terre Haute, and one brother, Curt Thomas, Miami, and several nieces.
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Shocking Suicide of a Rancher.Special Dispatches to the Chronicle. San Jose, December 15. - A shocking case of suicide occurred on the Llagas, about fifteen miles from here, this morning. James H. Quivey, a son of Rancher J.M. Quivey, blew a hole in his head with a Winchester rifle in the presence of his parents, and was dead before they could reach his side. The suicide was a large well-built, handsome young fellow, and was very popular with all who knew him, but he was unfortunately subject to epileptic fits, and the last few days had had very frequent attacks. Owing to this severe strain on his nervous system his mind at times was deranged, and his parents have been keeping a close watch on his movements.
Shortly after breakfast this morning Mrs. Quivey heard her son in the storeroom, and called to him, asking if he was looking for matches. He replied that he was, but from the tone of his voice she became suspicious, entered the room and saw James with a Winchester rifle in his hands. The mother pleaded with him to put down the gun, but he refused, and then she struggled with him for possession of the weapon. He wrenched it from her, the force of the movement throwing her to the floor.
James then ran out into the yard quite a distance from the house, and dropping on one knee placed the muzzle of the gun to his head and endeavored to pull the trigger, but could not reach it. A workman on the ranch came up, saw what James was doing and raised the alarm. The young man hurriedly changed his position, dropping to the other knee, and placed the gun to the other side of his head, when his father rushed out of the house, followed by his mother, and called to him to desist. James arose to his feet and shook his finger at his father, as though informing him that it was useless to try to prevent the act.
The frantic father redoubled his speed in the direction of his son and the mother followed, almost crazed by the awful sight of her handsome boy about to end his own life. When the father was but a few feet away James placed the muzzle of the gun to his throat and succeeded in pulling the trigger. Death was instantaneous.
An inquest was held on the body this evening in this city. The verdict of the jury was that the deceased came to his death by his own hand while under temporary aberration of the mind. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Wednesday 16 Dec 1891, p.3