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     Betty Lou Leeper was born on 14 April 1943 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH. She was the daughter of George Arthur Leeper and Ritta Lucille Jeffrey. Betty Lou Leeper married Thomas Edison Walter in 1959. Betty Lou Leeper died on 21 January 2010 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 66

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Betty Lou Walter, 66 of Cambridge, Ohio died Sunday January 24, 2010 at Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, where she had been a resident for four years.

She was born April 14, 1943 in Cambridge, Ohio: daughter of the late George Leeper and Rita Lucille (Jeffries) Shearer.

Mrs Walter had worked as a waitress at Coney Island, the Elks Lodge and the Plaza. She also worked at Buckeye Laundry. She was Pentecostal by faith. She was a member of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edison Walter, in 1982. They were married in 1959: also deceased are a son, George Walter: a sister, Judy Beagle: and three grandchildren.

She is survived by four sons, Thomas Edison Walter of Noble County, Kenny Robert Walter of Byesville, Ohio, James Thomas Walter of Byesville, Ohio and Jonathan Lee Walter of Cambridge, Ohio: three daughters, Jayne Ann Walter of Cambridge, Ohio, Debra Lynn Walter of Byesville, Ohio and Tammy Potopsky of Cambridge, Ohio: three brothers, George A. Leeper and John Leeper, both of Byesville, Ohio and Michael Beghin of Massillon, Ohio: four sisters, Georgianna King and Sarah Mancircle both of Arkansas, Ruthie Kennedy of Byesville, Ohio and Ethel Patterson of Cambridge, Ohio: 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren: an aunt and several nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Northwood Cemetery Mausoleum where services will follow at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Church Simpson officiating. Burial will be in Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Ohio.

She was buried in January 2010 at Northwood Cemetery, Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #47924080.

     Cloyd Delbert Leeper was born on 7 December 1894 at Hardin Co., OH, per WW I draft registration. 1900 census shows 1895.¹ He was the son of William Oliver Leeper and Mary Elizabeth Philippi.¹ Cloyd Delbert Leeper married Helen M. Hanifan, daughter of Charles Matthew Hanifan and Maud Lenore (?), on 10 May 1915 at Seneca Co., OH. Cloyd Delbert Leeper began military service on 13 May 1918 at Camp Sheridan, Alabama, Enlisted, Co. C, 46th Infantry, 9th Division. He married Mary Cecilia (?) before April 1930, 1939 Kentucky death record for Cloyd D. Leeper gives wife's name as Mary Cecilia Leeper. According to the 1930 census, she appears to have been previously married to a Taylor, and had a daughter Dorothy Taylor, born about 1912. Cloyd Delbert Leeper lived on 5 April 1930 at 305 East Pine Street, Robinson, Crawford Co., IL, Electrician at refinery.² He died on 11 April 1939 at Christian Co., KY, at age 44. He was buried in April 1939 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #184291851.

     Dorothy Lenore Leeper was born on 17 July 1917 at Fostoria, Seneca Co., OH. She was the daughter of Cloyd Delbert Leeper and Helen M. Hanifan. Dorothy Lenore Leeper married Clinton Eugene Whittington on 20 November 1933 at Williams Co., OH. Dorothy Lenore Leeper lived on 1 April 1935 at Portsmouth, Scioto Co., OH.¹ She lived on 5 April 1940 at Bertha, Scioto Co., OH.¹ She died on 25 October 1991 at Franklin Co., OH, at age 74.

     Dwight M. Leeper was born circa April 1928 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert L. Leeper and Alta N. Andrews.¹ Dwight M. Leeper died in 1945. He was buried in 1945 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 159561714.

     Edward L. Leeper was born on 11 August 1938 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert L. Leeper and Alta N. Andrews.¹ Edward L. Leeper died on 3 June 2008 at age 69. He was buried in June 2008 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 156505614.

     Everett H. Leeper was born on 12 September 1930 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert L. Leeper and Alta N. Andrews.¹ Everett H. Leeper began military service Pvt., U.S. Army. He married Shirley J. Teats, daughter of Thurman Albert Teats and Willadene Martin. Everett H. Leeper died on 18 November 1956 at Vinton Co., OH, at age 26. He was buried in November 1956 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #137770483.

     Franklin Joseph Leeper was born on 14 October 1897 at Hancock Co. (probably), OH.¹ He was the son of William Oliver Leeper and Mary Elizabeth Philippi.¹ Franklin Joseph Leeper died circa January 1907 at Hancock Co., OH.

     George Arthur Leeper was born on 29 November 1911 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH. He was the son of Robert James Leeper and Martha Estelle Touvelle. George Arthur Leeper married Ritta Lucille Jeffrey, daughter of Alfred W. Jeffrey and Martha Dallas King, circa 1935. George Arthur Leeper died on 23 November 1978 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 66.

     George W. Leeper was born on 13 January 1856 at Missouri. He married Elizabeth Jane Loughead, daughter of John Loughead and Lavina Hunsaker, in 1878. George W. Leeper died on 23 July 1937 at Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, at age 81. He was buried in July 1937 at Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, Jefferson Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 44906597.

     Guy Theodore Leeper was born on 22 April 1900 at Jackson Twp., Paulding Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Oliver Leeper and Mary Elizabeth Philippi.¹ Guy Theodore Leeper married Mary Kathryn Ross, daughter of Joseph Ross and Maria M. Kline. Guy Theodore Leeper died on 13 August 1968 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 68. He was buried in August 1968 at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 136896560.

     Jimmy Allen Leeper was born on 21 March 1936 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert L. Leeper and Alta N. Andrews.¹ Jimmy Allen Leeper began military service Cpl., USMC. He married Barbara May Wiley, daughter of William M. Wiley and Ollie Lucile Courtney. Jimmy Allen Leeper died on 17 October 1996 at age 60. He was buried in October 1996 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 158601879.

     John Franklin Leeper was born on 24 July 1853 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of Samuel Leeper and Elizabeth (?)² John Franklin Leeper married Susanna Catharine Windle, daughter of John Henry Windle and Ann Heleine, circa 1875 at Hardin Co. (probably), OH.¹ John Franklin Leeper and Susanna Catharine Windle were divorced before June 1880 at Hardin Co., OH, Catherine and John both indicated marital status "D" as of the 1880 census.¹ John Franklin Leeper lived on 1 June 1880 at Cessna Twp., Hardin Co., OH, Farming, marital status "D", living with his mother and sister.¹ He died on 30 January 1923 at age 69. He was buried in February 1923 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 160303112.

     Judith Gail Leeper was born on 11 March 1946 at Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA. She was the daughter of Richard Theodore Leeper and Eleanor B. Matthews. Judith Gail Leeper died on 14 October 1982 at Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 36.

     Lester D. Leeper was born on 6 April 1906 at Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of William Oliver Leeper and Mary Elizabeth Philippi.¹ Lester D. Leeper married Mildred L. Haws in 1926. Lester D. Leeper died in May 1967 at age 61 Dates per SSDI.

     Marion D. Leeper was born on 4 May 1914 at Guernsey Co., OH. He was the son of Robert James Leeper and Martha Estelle Touvelle. Marion D. Leeper married Ethel Winnifred Jeffrey, daughter of Alfred W. Jeffrey and Martha Dallas King, on 15 October 1941. Marion D. Leeper died on 31 December 1993 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 79.

     Mary Elizabeth Leeper was born on 17 September 1877 at Cessna Twp., Hardin Co., OH.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Franklin Leeper and Susanna Catharine Windle.¹ Mary Elizabeth Leeper married Gideon Schaeublin circa 1899, One child born (Lowell F.), living as of 1900 census. Five children born, four living as of 1910 census. It appears a child born about 1905 died before the 1910 census.² Mary Elizabeth Leeper died on 29 January 1914 at age 36. She was buried in 1914 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Bluffton, Allen Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 79672467.

     Mary Kathryn Leeper was born on 28 March 1944 at Beaumont, Jefferson Co., TX. She was the daughter of Richard Theodore Leeper and Eleanor B. Matthews. Mary Kathryn Leeper died on 6 October 2012 at Lucerne, Kings Co., CA, at age 68 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Mary Kathryn Meloy, beloved wife of Mark Meloy, passed away suddenly in her Lucerne, Calif., home on Oct. 6, 2012. She was 68 years old.

Mary was born in Beaumont, Texas, on March 28, 1944. She later moved to the Bay Area. She has spent the last 34 years in Lake County.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister and brother.

Mary is survived by her husband, Mark; brothers, Randy and Guy Leper; two sons, John and Tim Trout; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

She will be missed by all.

Cremation arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, Lakeport.

     Minnie Elaine Leeper was born on 13 March 1897 at Dewey Co. (probably), Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).^2,1 She was the daughter of Albert Marion Leeper and Emma Boatwright.² Minnie Elaine Leeper married Lloyd Lyman Gere, son of James L. Gere and Eva M. Gordon, before 3 January 1920.¹

     Raymond Leroy Leeper was born on 17 June 1930 at Findlay, Hancock Co., OH. He was the son of Lester D. Leeper and Mildred L. Haws. Raymond Leroy Leeper died in May 1982 at age 51.

     Richard Theodore Leeper was born on 12 April 1926 at Findlay, Hancock Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Guy Theodore Leeper and Mary Kathryn Ross.¹ Richard Theodore Leeper married Eleanor B. Matthews, daughter of William Matthews and Gail Mary Hamilton. Richard Theodore Leeper died on 28 March 1997 at Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 70.

     Richard Theodore Leeper was born on 2 September 1950 at Santa Clara, Santa Clara Co., CA. He was the son of Richard Theodore Leeper and Eleanor B. Matthews. Richard Theodore Leeper died on 3 March 2005 at age 54.

     Rickey G. Leeper was born in 1960. He was the son of Jimmy Allen Leeper and Barbara May Wiley. Rickey G. Leeper died in 1979. He was buried in 1979 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 158602059.

     Robert James Leeper was born on 20 January 1881 at Muskingum Co., OH. He married Martha Estelle Touvelle. Robert James Leeper died on 8 January 1970 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH, at age 88. He was buried in January 1970 at Battle Ridge Cemetery, Center, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #54510502.

     Robert Joseph Leeper was born on 27 June 1930 at Ohio. He was the son of Guy Theodore Leeper and Mary Kathryn Ross. Robert Joseph Leeper died on 8 March 1996 at Santa Clara Co., CA, at age 65. He was buried in March 1996 at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto, Santa Clara Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 139943655.

     Samuel Leeper was born circa 1829 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Elizabeth (?). Samuel Leeper died before 1 June 1880.

     Sarah Jane Leeper was born on 22 February 1939 at Cambridge, Guernsey Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of George Arthur Leeper and Ritta Lucille Jeffrey.¹ Sarah Jane Leeper began military service U.S. Army, Sp. 4. She married Robert Nicholas Mancieri. Sarah Jane Leeper died on 8 December 2012 at Conway, Faulkner Co., AR, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Sarah Jane (Leeper) Mancieri, age 73, of Conway, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 8, 2012. She was born on February 22, 1939 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late George Leeper and Ritta Lucille (Jeffery) Leeper Schaer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Nicholas Mancieri; and two sisters, Judy Beegle and Betty Lou Walter.

Sarah is survived by two daughters, Robin Mancieri Nicpan (David) of Vilonia and Lisa Mancieri Kelley (Rick) of Vilonia; a beloved granddaughter, Danielle Lynn Nicpan of Conway. She is also survived by three sisters and a brother Georgeanna King of Judsonia, Ruthie (Kenny)Kennedy of Byesville, Ohio, Eithel Patterson of Byesville, Ohio and Michael Beghin of Massillon, Ohio.

Sarah was a veteran of the Women's Army Corps of the United States Army and an avid Bible reader. She devoted her life to the Lord, her children and her only grandchild. She had a love for children and cared for many. She loved people and they loved her back. She had a special something that attracted people to her. She had a smile that could light up any room and she loved to laugh and make others laugh with her. She will forever be missed by her family and friends.

A special thanks to all the nursing aides and nurses at Salem Place Nursing and Rehab for the care and comfort they provided to her for the last two and a half years. They were her caregivers but also her friends. A special thanks also to Odyssey Hospice for their care in her final days of life.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 5:00-7:00pm, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home (501)327-7727. Graveside service will be Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 1:00pm at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock with LtCol Stephen D. Kelley (ret) officiating.

She was buried in December 2012 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co., AR, Findagrave #101992482.

     Violet Marie Leeper was born on 5 July 1912 at Hancock Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Oliver Leeper and Mary Elizabeth Philippi.¹ Violet Marie Leeper married Everett H. Eatherton, son of Sheridan Eatherton and Nora Belle McClelland, on 13 June 1932 at Williams Co., OH. Violet Marie Leeper died on 6 January 1999 at Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, at age 86.

     William Oliver Leeper was born on 1 October 1875 at Cessna Twp., Hardin Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of John Franklin Leeper and Susanna Catharine Windle.¹ William Oliver Leeper married Mary Elizabeth Philippi, daughter of Joseph Philippi and Almira Wolfrom, circa 1894, Six children born, four living as of 1910 census.² William Oliver Leeper lived on 13 June 1900 at Jackson Twp., Paulding Co., OH, farming.² He lived on 3 May 1910 at Jackson Twp., Hancock Co., OH, General farming.³ He lived on 20 January 1920 at 2215 Washington Avenue, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Factory laborer.⁴ He died on 2 December 1942 at Hancock Co., OH, at age 67. He was buried in December 1942 at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock Co., OH, Findagrave #184291943.

     Ida Louise Leese was born on 14 June 1870 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married John Hardick. Ida Louise Leese died on 14 January 1956 at age 85. She was buried in January 1956 at Grand View Memorial Park, Annville, Lebanon Co., PA, Findagrave #72980527.

     Note: Given name was Elizabeth, but she never used it. Her will is signed "Lizzie." Lizzie Annie Leese was born on 21 January 1890. She was the daughter of Obediah M. Leese and Emaline Hoffmaster. Lizzie Annie Leese married George Washington Starr, son of Stacy B. Starr and Harriet K. Sheetz, on 9 July 1909. Lizzie Annie Leese died on 16 August 1960 at age 70.