The Ancestors and Cousins of Tracy Lynn DeVault

Emma J. Muller was born on 17 September 1912 in Lebanon, Smith Co., Kansas.^1,4 She and Fred R. Fleenor were married in 1933 in Mankato, Jewell Co., Kansas.² She died on 17 July 2005, at age 92, in Gering, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.⁴ She died on 17 July 2005, at age 92, in Colorado.^1,2 She was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.⁵

Emma J. Muller had reference number 54651. She was enumerated on the census in Smith County, Kansas (1920); Sherman County, Kansas (1925); Yuma County, Colorado (1930, 1940.)² She was educated Graduated from High School, Wray, Yuma Co., Colorado (1930.)⁴ She was a Helped her husband in the grocery store business in Wray; worked for school district 6 in Greeley as a teacher's assistant; also worked at J. C. Penney and the Greeley Hospital.⁴ BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT - Jackson County Banner; Brownstown, Indiana; Wednesday; August 24, 1938; Page 2 (Newspapers.com)

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleenor, near Denver, Colo., August 11, a son, Dannie Lee. Mr. Fleenor is a son of Jesse Fleenor of this place.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kokomo Tribune; Monday, July 1, 1946; Page 6 (Newspapers.com)

. . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleenor and children, Mary Lu and Danny Lee, of Colorado, who have been visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Calvin Halley and son, have returned home.

OBITUARY - Star-Herald; Scottsbluff; Nebraska; Sunday, June 19, 2005 (GenealogyBank.com)

Emma Fleenor Johnson, 92, of Gering, died Friday, June 17, 2005 at Northfield Villa Medical Center in Gering. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Adamson Memorial West Chapel, 2000 47th Ave, Greeley, Colo. 80634, with Ron Kretz officiating. Interment will be in Linn Grove Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Arthritis Foundation or to the donor's choice.
Friends may call at the funeral home between 4 and 8 p.m. Monday and from 9 a.m. until service time Tuesday.
Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.adamsonchapels.com.
Emma was born Sept. 17, 1912 in Lebanon, Kan. to Armor and Maude (Weaver) Muller. She grew up in Kansas and moved to Wray, Colo. where she graduated from high school in 1930. She married Fred R. Fleenor in 1933 at Mankato, Kan. T wo children were born to this union Daniel Lee Fleenor and Mary Louise Fleenor. Emma helped her husband in the grocery store business in Wray. In 1956 the family moved to Greeley, Colo. Mr. Fleenor died in 1967. She worked for school district 6 in Greeley as a teacher's assistant until her retirement. She also worked at J. C. Penney and the Greeley Hospital. She married Carl Edwin Johnson in 1984. Mr. Johnson preceded her in death in 1998. She then moved to Scottsbluff to be near her son and daughter-in-law.
Emma was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Greeley and attended St. Paul's Congregational Church in Greeley and the Church of Christ in Scottsbluff. She loved working in the church, loved children and helping others.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Gerrie Fleenor of Scottsbluff; step daughter, Donna Ewing and her husband Lloyd of LaSalle, Colo.; stepson, Darrell Johnson and his wife Germaine of Greeley, Colo.; six grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, her daughter, two grandchildren, two sisters, three brothers and a son-in-law.

GRAVE MARKER

FLEENOR
EMMA FRED
1912 - 1905 1909 - 1967.

Citations

[S6597] Genealogy prepared by Linda Fleenor (Ancestry.com)
[S7310] Genealogy prepared by smhaley85891 (Ancestry.com)
[S2060] 1940 Census, Colorado, Yuma County
[S10065] Obituary - Emma J. (Muller) Fleenor-Johnson
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor^1,2,3,4

M, #54337

Parents

Father	Fred R. Fleenor (b. 4 April 1909, d. 14 April 1967)
Mother	Emma J. Muller (b. 17 September 1912, d. 17 July 2005)

Pedigree Link

Family: Judith R. "Jude" Raile

Son	Lowell J. Fleenor
Son	Lansen P. Fleenor+

BASIC FACTS

Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor and Gerrie Unknown were married before 2005.

Citations

[S6597] Genealogy prepared by Linda Fleenor (Ancestry.com)
[S2060] 1940 Census, Colorado, Yuma County
[S10065] Obituary - Emma J. (Muller) Fleenor-Johnson
[S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)

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Maude A. Weaver¹

F, #54338

Pedigree Link

Family: Thomas Leander Armor Muller

Daughter

Emma J. Muller+ (b. 17 September 1912, d. 17 July 2005)

BASIC FACTS

Maude A. Weaver had reference number 54653.

Citations

[S7310] Genealogy prepared by smhaley85891 (Ancestry.com)

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Mary Lou Fleenor¹

F, #54339, b. 17 August 1940, d. 15 May 1996

Parents

Father	Fred R. Fleenor (b. 4 April 1909, d. 14 April 1967)
Mother	Emma J. Muller (b. 17 September 1912, d. 17 July 2005)

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Mary Lou Fleenor was born on 17 August 1940 in Yuma Co., Colorado.² She and Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson were married on 23 May 1971 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^2,3 She died on 15 May 1996, at age 55.^1,2 She was buried in Liinn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.⁴

Mary Lou Fleenor had reference number 54654. Her Social Security Number was 522-54-0924.² She was a Worked at Mode O'Day prior to her wedding.³ She was educated Graduate of Greeley High School and attended Greeley Commercial College.³ NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - The Kokomo Tribune; Monday, July 1, 1946; Page 6 (Newspapers.com)

. . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleenor and children, Mary Lu and Danny Lee, of Colorado, who have been visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Calvin Halley and son, have returned home.

GRAVE MARKER

NELSON
THEODORE IN MARY LOU
SEPT. 7, 1937 GODS AUG. 17, 1940
MAY 26, 2000 CARE MAY 6, 1996. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Greeley Daily Tribune; Greeley, Colorado: Tuesday, May 25, 1971; Page 15 (Newspapers.com)

Mary Lou Fleenor Wed To Theodore N. Nelson
Miss Mary Lou Fleenor, daughter of Mrs. Fred Fleenor of 1902 7th Ave., and Theodore N. Nelson of Gilcrest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson, also of Gilcrest, exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Leslie Bowers at the First Christian Church on Sunday, May 23. The bride is also the daughter of the late Fred Fleenor.
Two basket arrangements of yellow gladioluses and mint green carnations decorated the alter, as did two spiral condelabra with white tapers. Large yellow bows marked the pews.
Miss Karen Nelson and Carl Nelson, niece and nephew of the bridegroom, lit the candels. Miss Nelson wore a floor-length mint green dress of dotted Swiss with a sash to accent the empire waist. She had a matching gown and streamers of white daises in her hair.
Appropriate nuptial music was provided by Mrs. Richard Simon, organist, who also accompanied Miss Donna Cornelius as she sang "Why Do I Love You" and " The Lord's Prayer."
The Lovely bride was give in marriage by her brother, Don Fleenor of Scottsbluff, Neb. She was attired in a floor-length gown of silk organza. Alençon lace embroidered with clusters of tiny seed pears complemented the empire bodice and elbow-length sleeves. Matching Alençon lace edged her chapel-length veil which was held by a petal crown of pearls and crystal. She carried a boquet of yellow roses on a white Bible, and the sixpence in her shoe was loaned by Mrs. Robert Denton.
Mrs. Owen Murphy of Denver served as matron of honor, and wore a floor-length A-line dress of yellow silk crepe featuring matching butterfly lace trim at the neckline and empire waist, and on the sleeves and skirt.
For their role as bridesmaids, Miss Kathy Elling of Greeley and Mrs. Paul Webber of Gilcrest were attired in floor-length A-line gowns of mint green silk crepe with matching butterfly lace trim. They and the matron of honor wore matching petal hats and each carried a bouquet of white daisies.
Roma Muller, the bride's cousin, served as flower girl. Her yellow silk crepe dress was fashioned like the matron of honor's gown, and she had a yellow bow and streamers accented with butterflies in her hair. She carried a basket filled with rose petals. Lowell Fleenor, the bride's nephew, carried the rings on a hart-shaped pillow.
Ralph Nelson of Boulder served as his brother's best man, and groomsmen were William Stephens and Gerry Golightly, both of Gilcrest.
The wedding guests were ushered to their seats by John Simands of Gilcrest and Dick Muller, and honored the couple to a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the ceremony.
Among the 165 wedding guests, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fleenor, Lowell and Lansen of Scottsbluff, Neb., were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Banzhof of Seward, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Marie Jepson of Casper, Wyo. Other guests were from Denver, Sterling, Wray, Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins and Johnstown.
Following the reception, the couple left by plane for a one week honeymoon in Phoenix. Ariz., and New Mexico. The bride selected a navy and white knit dress with a V-neck fitted bodice and flared skirt for traveling. She accented the dress with a large-brimmed white hat with navy trim and the rose corsage lifted from her bouquet. After their honeymoon, the couple will make a home at La Salle.
The new Mrs. Nelson was graduated from Greeley High School and attended Greeley Commercial College. Prior to her marriage she was employed by Mode O'Day.
Nelson is a graduate of Gilcrest High School and Colorado State University, and served two years with the U.S. Army. He is engaged in farming at Gilcrest.
Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner at Farm Fare Restaurant the evening of May 22 was hosted by the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson.
Pre-nuptial Events
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Fleenor and Nelson inspired friends of the couple to honor the bride at several pre-nuptial events. Members of the Gilcrest Fire Department and the Gilcrest Sparkeltes hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Gilcrest Fire House March 20.
On April 26, Miss Kathy Elling and Mrs. Paul Webber were hostesses for a miscellaneous shower in the Northern Room.
Mrs. Edwin Johnson was hostess at her home in Gilcrest for a personal shower May 6. Assisting her as hostess were Mrs. Paul Rutherford and Mrs. Stanley Norman, both of Greeley.

Citations

[S10065] Obituary - Emma J. (Muller) Fleenor-Johnson
[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
[S12668] Wedding Announcement - Theodore N. Nelson to Mary Lou Fleenor
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book

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Gerrie Unknown¹

F, #54340

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Gerrie Unknown and Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor were married before 2005.

Citations

[S10065] Obituary - Emma J. (Muller) Fleenor-Johnson

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Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson^1,2,3,1

M, #54341, b. 7 September 1937, d. 26 May 2000

Parents

Father	Bror Hans Nelson
Mother	Erna Marie Banzhaf

Pedigree Link

BASIC FACTS

Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson was born on 7 September 1937 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^2,1 He and Mary Lou Fleenor were married on 23 May 1971 in Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.^1,4 He died on 26 May 2000, at age 62, in Gilcrest, Weld Co., Colorado.^2,3 He was buried in Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Weld Co., Colorado.²

Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson had reference number 54656. His Social Security Number was 524-52-0394, issued: Colorado, last residence: Gilcrest, Weld Co., Colorado.⁵ He was enumerated on the census in Weld County, Colorado (1940.) He was educated Graduate of Gilcrest High School and Colorado State University.⁴ U.S. Army (2 years.)⁴ He was an Engaged in farming at Gilcrest prior to his marriage.⁴ GRAVE MARKER

NELSON
THEODORE IN MARY LOU
SEPT. 7, 1937 GODS AUG. 17, 1940
MAY 26, 2000 CARE MAY 6, 1996. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT - Greeley Daily Tribune; Greeley, Colorado: Tuesday, May 25, 1971; Page 15 (Newspapers.com)

Mary Lou Fleenor Wed To Theodore N. Nelson
Miss Mary Lou Fleenor, daughter of Mrs. Fred Fleenor of 1902 7th Ave., and Theodore N. Nelson of Gilcrest, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson, also of Gilcrest, exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony performed by the Rev. Leslie Bowers at the First Christian Church on Sunday, May 23. The bride is also the daughter of the late Fred Fleenor.
Two basket arrangements of yellow gladioluses and mint green carnations decorated the alter, as did two spiral condelabra with white tapers. Large yellow bows marked the pews.
Miss Karen Nelson and Carl Nelson, niece and nephew of the bridegroom, lit the candels. Miss Nelson wore a floor-length mint green dress of dotted Swiss with a sash to accent the empire waist. She had a matching gown and streamers of white daises in her hair.
Appropriate nuptial music was provided by Mrs. Richard Simon, organist, who also accompanied Miss Donna Cornelius as she sang "Why Do I Love You" and " The Lord's Prayer."
The Lovely bride was give in marriage by her brother, Don Fleenor of Scottsbluff, Neb. She was attired in a floor-length gown of silk organza. Alençon lace embroidered with clusters of tiny seed pears complemented the empire bodice and elbow-length sleeves. Matching Alençon lace edged her chapel-length veil which was held by a petal crown of pearls and crystal. She carried a boquet of yellow roses on a white Bible, and the sixpence in her shoe was loaned by Mrs. Robert Denton.
Mrs. Owen Murphy of Denver served as matron of honor, and wore a floor-length A-line dress of yellow silk crepe featuring matching butterfly lace trim at the neckline and empire waist, and on the sleeves and skirt.
For their role as bridesmaids, Miss Kathy Elling of Greeley and Mrs. Paul Webber of Gilcrest were attired in floor-length A-line gowns of mint green silk crepe with matching butterfly lace trim. They and the matron of honor wore matching petal hats and each carried a bouquet of white daisies.
Roma Muller, the bride's cousin, served as flower girl. Her yellow silk crepe dress was fashioned like the matron of honor's gown, and she had a yellow bow and streamers accented with butterflies in her hair. She carried a basket filled with rose petals. Lowell Fleenor, the bride's nephew, carried the rings on a hart-shaped pillow.
Ralph Nelson of Boulder served as his brother's best man, and groomsmen were William Stephens and Gerry Golightly, both of Gilcrest.
The wedding guests were ushered to their seats by John Simands of Gilcrest and Dick Muller, and honored the couple to a reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the ceremony.
Among the 165 wedding guests, in addition to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fleenor, Lowell and Lansen of Scottsbluff, Neb., were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Banzhof of Seward, Neb., and Mr. and Mrs. Marie Jepson of Casper, Wyo. Other guests were from Denver, Sterling, Wray, Boulder, Longmont, Fort Collins and Johnstown.
Following the reception, the couple left by plane for a one week honeymoon in Phoenix. Ariz., and New Mexico. The bride selected a navy and white knit dress with a V-neck fitted bodice and flared skirt for traveling. She accented the dress with a large-brimmed white hat with navy trim and the rose corsage lifted from her bouquet. After their honeymoon, the couple will make a home at La Salle.
The new Mrs. Nelson was graduated from Greeley High School and attended Greeley Commercial College. Prior to her marriage she was employed by Mode O'Day.
Nelson is a graduate of Gilcrest High School and Colorado State University, and served two years with the U.S. Army. He is engaged in farming at Gilcrest.
Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner at Farm Fare Restaurant the evening of May 22 was hosted by the bridegroom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson.
Pre-nuptial Events
The forthcoming marriage of Miss Fleenor and Nelson inspired friends of the couple to honor the bride at several pre-nuptial events. Members of the Gilcrest Fire Department and the Gilcrest Sparkeltes hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Gilcrest Fire House March 20.
On April 26, Miss Kathy Elling and Mrs. Paul Webber were hostesses for a miscellaneous shower in the Northern Room.
Mrs. Edwin Johnson was hostess at her home in Gilcrest for a personal shower May 6. Assisting her as hostess were Mrs. Paul Rutherford and Mrs. Stanley Norman, both of Greeley.

Citations

[S12476] U.S., Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936 - 2007 (Ancestry.com)
[S4980] Find A Grave (Internet), Source Medium: Book
[S5190] Genealogy prepared by andreaspeterson (Ancestry.com)
[S12668] Wedding Announcement - Theodore N. Nelson to Mary Lou Fleenor
[S12399] Social Security Death Index, Source Medium: Book

Family Explorer

Bror Hans Nelson¹

M, #54342

Pedigree Link

Family: Erna Marie Banzhaf

Son	Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson (b. 7 September 1937, d. 26 May 2000)

Citations

[S5190] Genealogy prepared by andreaspeterson (Ancestry.com)

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Erna Marie Banzhaf¹

F, #54343

Pedigree Link

Family: Bror Hans Nelson

Son	Theodore Norman "Ted" Nelson (b. 7 September 1937, d. 26 May 2000)

Citations

[S5190] Genealogy prepared by andreaspeterson (Ancestry.com)

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Lowell J. Fleenor¹

M, #54344

Parents

Father	Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor
Step-mother	Judith R. "Jude" Raile

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S12668] Wedding Announcement - Theodore N. Nelson to Mary Lou Fleenor

Family Explorer

Lansen P. Fleenor^1,2,3

M, #54345

Parents

Father	Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor
Step-mother	Judith R. "Jude" Raile

Pedigree Link

Family: Kim Unknown

Son	Kacey Fleenor+

Citations

[S12668] Wedding Announcement - Theodore N. Nelson to Mary Lou Fleenor
[S9226] Newspaper Article - Scottsbluff Star Herald; Scottsbluff, Nebraska; November 9, 2009 (starherald.com)
[S12452] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 (Ancestry.com)

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Judith R. "Jude" Raile^1,2

F, #54346

Parents

Father	Ernest Raile
Mother	Esther N. Neitzel

Pedigree Link

Family: Daniel Lee "Danny" Fleenor

Step-son	Lowell J. Fleenor
Step-son	Lansen P. Fleenor+

Citations

[S9226] Newspaper Article - Scottsbluff Star Herald; Scottsbluff, Nebraska; November 9, 2009 (starherald.com)
[S10085] Obituary - Esther N. (Neitzel) Raile (mother of Judith R. "Jude" (Raile) Fleenor-Walker)

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Kacey Fleenor¹

M, #54347

Parents

Father	Lansen P. Fleenor
Mother	Kim Unknown

Pedigree Link

Family:

Son	Aaden Mykel Fleenor

Citations

[S9226] Newspaper Article - Scottsbluff Star Herald; Scottsbluff, Nebraska; November 9, 2009 (starherald.com)

Family Explorer

Aaden Mykel Fleenor¹

M, #54348

Parents

Father

Kacey Fleenor

Pedigree Link

Citations

[S9226] Newspaper Article - Scottsbluff Star Herald; Scottsbluff, Nebraska; November 9, 2009 (starherald.com)

Family Explorer

Esther N. Neitzel¹

F, #54349

Pedigree Link

Family: Ernest Raile

Daughter

Judith R. "Jude" Raile+

Citations

[S10085] Obituary - Esther N. (Neitzel) Raile (mother of Judith R. "Jude" (Raile) Fleenor-Walker)

Family Explorer

Ernest Raile¹

M, #54350

Pedigree Link

Family: Esther N. Neitzel

Daughter

Judith R. "Jude" Raile+

Citations

[S10085] Obituary - Esther N. (Neitzel) Raile (mother of Judith R. "Jude" (Raile) Fleenor-Walker)