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     Orval Dean Dye was born on 25 January 1914 at Covington, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of William Melvin Dye and Ruth Carman. Orval Dean Dye began military service on 21 May 1941 WW II service, U.S. Army, Sgt., released 13 OCT 1945

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Stars And Stripes, March 23, 1943

Jim Jessee, Trace First In Ulster Table Tennis

BELFAST, Mar. 22 -- T/Sgt. Jim Jessee, of Coeurd' Alene, Idaho, on furlough from England, and Pvt. Eugene Trace, of South Bend, Ind., paired up to win the doubles table tennis tournament at the Red Cross club here, upsetting Pvt. Jack Kantor, of Brooklin, N.Y., and T/4 Orval Dye, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the finals. Kantor recently won the singles championship.
Jessee and Trace advanced to the finals by beating Cpl. Mike Abdo, of Oleon, N.Y., and Sgt. Paul Lange, of Shenandoah, Iowa, while Kantor and Dye moved into the playoff by tripping Pfc Carl Embry, of Beaver Dam, Ky., and Pfc Calvin Grimme, of Indianapolis, Ind.

He married Irene Bridgett Liddle, daughter of Sidney Liddle and Bridget Murray, at Barton, England, during WW II.
Orval Dean Dye and Irene Bridgett Liddle were divorced After the divorce Irene and the children relocated to Santa Barbara, California. Irene remarried to Harold C. Brown on 14 APR 1962 in Santa Barbara County. That marriage appears not to have lasted long, as Harold was listed in the 1965 Santa Maria city directory with no spouse. This was probably Harold Brown, 19 DEC 1922 - 9 OCT 1999, buried in Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside County, California, Findagrave #421371, a U.S. Navy WW II veteran.

Orval Dean Dye married Matilda Anne Bednar on 2 May 1971 at Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, Matilda was previously married to Arthur L. Berry (1901 - 1959) and had 5 children with him.

Orval Dean Dye died on 21 May 1983 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 69

Obituary (via Findagrave.com) -- Cedar Rapids Gazetta, Monday, May 23, 1983, Cedar Rapids, Iowa:

Orval D. Dye, 69, of 2035 Park Ave. SE died Saturday afternoon at Mercy Hospital after a long illness.
Born Jan. 25, 1914; he married Matilda Berry at Hiawatha on May 2, 1971. A 1932 graduate of Center Point High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1942-62. Mr. Dye was a retired Armstrong's employee and a resident of Cedar Rapids since 1964.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Marlene of St. Petersburg, Fla; a son, Neal of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Phyllis Kun and Mrs John Ablen, both of Hiawatha; a brother, Carl D of Hermann, Mo; five stepchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Murdoch Funeral Chapel in Center Point by the Rev. Charlotte Mallott. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, where Dye Benion Post No. 297 will conduct military services, Visitation: after 3:30 p.m. today at the chapel.

He was buried in May 1983 at Center Poinit Cemetery, Center Point, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #20910077.

     Oscar Dye was born on 23 July 1901. He was the son of Fred E. Dye and Elgie E. Knickerbocker. Oscar Dye died on 15 September 1918 at Moline, Elk Co., KS, at age 17. He was buried in September 1918 at Moline Cemetery, Moline, Elk Co., KS.

     Phoebe Ann Dye was born on 6 March 1847 at Montgomery Co., MO. She married Francis Marion Walker on 9 December 1863 at Audrain Co., MO. Phoebe Ann Dye died on 17 July 1937 at Mexico, Audrain Co., MO, at age 90. She was buried in July 1937 at Benton City Cemetery, Benton City, Audrain Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 28303039.

     Phyllis Arlene Dye was born on 6 January 1923 at Center Point, Linn Co., IA. She was the daughter of William Melvin Dye and Ruth Carman. Phyllis Arlene Dye married Joseph Frank Kun, son of Bohumil Kun and Zofie Becicka, on 15 June 1946. Phyllis Arlene Dye died on 17 January 2004 at Linn Co., IA, at age 81

Obituary -- The Gazette; Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, Iowa; Monday, January 19, 2004 (GenealogyBank.com):

Phyllis Arlene Kun, 81, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center, died there Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, following a long illness. Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories, by the Rev. Michael Ellson of Center Point United Methodist Church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel.

Survivors include a son, Joseph and wife Karen of Omaha, Neb; two grandchildren, Kelley Vincentini and husband Curt of Omaha, Neb., and Kristy McLeod and husband Whit of Arcata, Calif; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Olivia and Jacob; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Orval, Carl, Floyd and Clifford Dye; and a sister, Marie Abelyn.

Phyllis was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Center Point, to William and Ruth Carman Dye. She married Joseph F. Kun on June 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids. He died in 1970. Phyllis worked in the shipping office at Nash Finch for 23 years. She enjoyed crocheting, making quilts and crossword puzzles.

She was buried in January 2004 at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.

     Pierson Dye was born in 1823 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mahitable Hopper on 14 February 1856 at Morrow Co., OH. Pierson Dye began military service Civil War service, Co. D, 16th Iowa Infantry. He lived on 10 July 1870 at Fayette Twp., Linn Co., IA, farming.¹ He died on 3 May 1897 at Linn Co., IA. He was buried in May 1897 at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #148376746.

     Richard Dye was born circa October 1927 at Kansas.¹ He was the son of Elsworth Freeman Dye and Eva (?)¹

     Richard Harry Dye was born on 11 February 1906 at Los Angeles Co., CA. He was the son of Blas Joosevias Sibrian and Elsie Estella Dewey. Richard Harry Dye married Alice Vickers on 29 August 1931 at Alameda Co., CA. Richard Harry Dye and Alice Vickers were divorced before May 1966; Richard remarried to Marie J. Heiser on 27 MAY 1966, Alameda City, and was divorced in AUG 1967, same place. Richard Harry Dye died on 23 November 1994 at Alameda Co., CA, at age 88.

     Ruth Grace Dye was born on 30 April 1911 at Oakland, Alameda Co., CA. She was the daughter of Blas Joosevias Sibrian and Elsie Estella Dewey. Ruth Grace Dye married (?) Paparelli. Ruth Grace Dye married Arthur Ross Mortland. Ruth Grace Dye died on 29 January 2003 at Castro Valley, Alameda Co., CA, at age 91

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

RUTH G. MORTLAND 91, 3 year resident of Castro Valley, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in Castro Valley, CA. She was born May 30, 1911 in Oakland, CA Ruth was a Ballroom dancer (San Lorenzo Sociables), past member of Valecitos Parlor for Native Daughter's. She was a seamstress, enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and loved her family and valued her longtime friends. Wife of 44 years to the late Arthur Ross Mortland. Mother of Jeanne (Ron) DeSilva of Castro Valley, and Patsy (Chuck) Dotterer of Fremont, CA. Sister of Beth Headington of Sacramento, CA and the late Eleth Leslie Tout, Hazel Peters, Dorothy Draskovich, and Richard Dye. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Memorial service Friday, 10:30 a.m. February 7, 2003 at Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home, 32992 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544. Contributions can be made to Alzheimer's Association of the East Bay, 2320 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park and Funeral Home Hayward (510) 471-3363 "Service of Marked Distinction" www.chapelofthechimes.com.

Alameda Times-Star 2/4/03.

She was buried in 2003, unknown location, Findagrave #27588003.

     Stephen F. Dye was born circa 1825 at New York.¹ He married Lavinia (?).¹

     William Edgar Dye was born on 28 December 1872 at Ridgeville, Mineral Co., WV. He was the son of George Russell Dye and Elizabeth C. Davis. William Edgar Dye married Mary Wilson Homan on 31 March 1910 at Harrison Co., WV. William Edgar Dye lived in 1923, Relocated to Rensselaer, Indiana. He died on 10 March 1965 at Rensselaer, Jasper Co., IN, at age 92.

     William Melvin Dye was also known as "Willie". He was born on 15 April 1883 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Elias Plimpton Dye and Catherine Elizabeth Wilt.¹ William Melvin Dye began military service Spanish American War service, WW I service, U.S. Army. He married Ruth Carman, daughter of David Sidney Carman and Elizabeth Ward, on 31 October 1913 at Marion, Linn Co., IA. William Melvin Dye died on 5 September 1961 at Center Point, Linn Co., IA, at age 78. He was buried in September 1961 at Center Point Cemetery, Center Point, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #62185145. He left a will;

The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa); Wednesday, 27 Sep 1961; Page 3; (Newspapers.com):

Willie M. Dye, who died Sept. 5, named his wife, Ruth, and 2 sisters, Grace Bumgardner and Blanch Van Fosson, as heirs. Charles Oxley was named executor.

     William Miner Dye was born in January 1842 at Ohio.¹ He married Mary Angeline Patterson circa 1872. William Miner Dye lived on 13 June 1900 at Washington Twp., Iowa Co., IA, Farming.¹ He died on 21 February 1928 at Dennison, Dennison Co., IA, at age 86.

     Albert F. Dyer was born circa 1896 at Ohio.¹ He married Anna F. Semler, daughter of William Frederick Semler and Emma Ruth Kessler.
Note: Albert and Anna were separated as of the 1930 census -- Albert appears to have been the son of James W. and Blanche B. Dyer of Columbus, Ohio, where Albert was listed in the 1830 census, occupation telegraph operator.

     Catherine Rose Dyer was born on 27 August 1926 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. She married James Howard Wyscarver Jr., son of James Howard Wyscarver and Irene Dorothy Lesch, on 5 February 1979 at Clark Co., NV. Catherine Rose Dyer died on 31 August 2000 at Douglas Co., NE, at age 74 Dates per SSDI, last residence Omaha.

     Clifford Dyer was born circa March 1926 at Greene Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Albert F. Dyer and Anna F. Semler.

     Clyde E. Dyer was born circa 1897 at Illinois.¹ He was the son of George Dyer and Mary (?)² Clyde E. Dyer married Cordelia Molt, daughter of William E. Molt and Louisa Alice Brown.

     Clyde E. Dyer Jr. was born circa 1925 at Duval Co. (probably), FL.¹ He was the son of Clyde E. Dyer and Cordelia Molt.¹

     George Dyer was born in October 1856 at Kentucky.¹ He married Mary (?) circa 1889.¹

     Grace Ardelle Dyer was born on 10 December 1870 at Schenectady Co., NY; daughter of George Whitefield and Emma Roxy (Parslow) Dyer. She married Harry Samuel Rapp, son of Matthias Alexander Rapp and Margaret Emily Gilmore. Grace Ardelle Dyer died on 21 May 1962 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL, at age 91. She was buried in May 1962 at Evergreen Cemetery and Mausoleum, Evergreen Park, Cook Co., IL, Findagrave #140569513.

     Hester Dyer was the daughter of Joseph R. Dyer and Lucy (?)¹ Hester Dyer married John Spoor Stover, son of James Harney Stover and Isabella Dunning Spoor, circa 1920.¹

     Joseph R. Dyer married Lucy (?).¹

     Lawrence Leonard Dyer was born on 22 July 1840 at Clay Co., IN. He married Prudence Davalt, daughter of John Davalt and Julia Ann Blevins, circa 1909. Lawrence Leonard Dyer died on 3 February 1927 at Markham, Grays Harbor Co., WA, at age 86.
Note: Son of Caleb W. Dyer and Elizabeth Green. Lawrence was first married to Lydia Emaline Cagle, with whom he had a son, Charles Fletcher Dyer.

     Margaret Althea Dyer was born on 25 January 1938. She was the daughter of Woodrow Gorden Dyer and Mildred Ernestine Woodworth. Margaret Althea Dyer married Ernest Eugene Persinger, son of Earl Persinger and Millicent Theresa Chamberlen, on 31 January 1958 at Longmont, Boulder Co., CO. Margaret Althea Dyer died on 16 July 2002 at Independence, Montgomery Co., KS, at age 64. She was buried in July 2002 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Elk Co., KS, Findagrave #68196118.

     Marguerite Dyer was born on 8 January 1918 at Greene Co., OH. She was the daughter of Albert F. Dyer and Anna F. Semler. Marguerite Dyer died on 17 January 1918 at Greene Co., OH.

     Mary Dyer was Presbyterian.
Note: All children born at Chester, Delware, Co, PA. She was born on 8 September 1853. She married Dr. Samuel Starr, son of Jeremiah Starr and Mary Thompson, on 6 January 1876 at Chester, Delaware Co., PA.

     Mary Jane Dyer was born in 1837. She married John B. Pattison. Mary Jane Dyer was buried in 1922 at Ridgeway Cemetery, Ridgeway, Lenawee Co., MI, Findagrave #88299250. She died in 1922.

     Mary Louise Dyer was born circa 1922 at Duval Co. (probably), FL.¹ She was the daughter of Clyde E. Dyer and Cordelia Molt.¹

     Robert Dewey Dyer was born on 12 November 1944 at Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH. He was the son of William Thomas Dyer and Bernice Gertrude Miller. Robert Dewey Dyer died on 21 May 1999 at Canton, Stark Co., OH, at age 54

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Barnesville Enterprise, May 26, 1999 - Robert D. Dyer, 54, of East Canton, died Fri., May 21, 1999 at his residence. He was born Nov. 12, 1944 in Barnesville, the son of Bea Miller Dyer of Barnesville and the late William Dyer. He was an employee of the Timken Company.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Velma Burkhart. Surviving in addition to his mother of Barnesville are two sons, Dud Dyer and Lump Dyer of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Mye) Kieffer of N. Canton and Mrs. Andy (Melinda) Olwert of Sarasota, Fla; three brothers, Tom Dyer of San Diego, Calif., Jim Dyer of Barnesville and Pat Dyer of Minerva; three sisters, Helen Carpenter, Peggy Carpenter and Connie Skinner all of Barnesville; the children's mother, Shirley Dyer of N. Canton; two grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 N. Chestnut S., Barnesville, with the Rev. Ed Eberhart officiating. Burial followed in Gibson's Chapel, Barnesville.

He was buried in May 1999 at Gibson Chapel Cemetery, Barnesville, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #93773955.

     Sarah Dyer married Dr. Enoch Leavitt, son of Enoch Leavitt and Elizabeth Kenton, on 18 July 1797.

     William F. Dyer married Anna Miriam Wendell, daughter of William Sherman Wendell and Rosa Marie Bragg, on 12 October 1957 at Pasco, Franklin Co., WA.