Stroll at Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY: April 2018

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Pink tinged Hydrangeas

As you can see, I like photographing flowers also. I have said many times, it is a way of preserving their beauty forever. The hydrangea bushes are large, plentiful, and beautiful at Evergreen Cemetery at White Store, NY.

Rupert and Halys Houk Davis. Elizabeth Houk

Rupert C. Davis 1937-2006 Halys E. Houk Davis 1941-2011 Their son Christopher A. Davis 1972

Davis memorial overview

Davis, Rupert
June 2, 1937 - December 12, 2006

Rupert Charles Davis Jr., 69, passed away on Dec. 12, 2006 at his home in Holmesville.

He was born June 2, 1937 in Cooperstown, a son of Rupert C. Davis and Ruth H. Beebe, both deceased. On July 25, 1959, he married Halys E. Houk.

Rupert spent his childhood in various places including the Otego area, but mostly in New Berlin. He graduated from New Berlin High School in 1956. He was a Manufacturing Engineer and started his career at GLA, Norwich, being with the company for 34 years. He then went to work for Electron Coil, Norwich, where he worked until his retirement.

He was a member of the Holmesville Baptist Church where he had been a Deacon, Treasurer, Jr. High Sunday School teacher, and he was very active with various other jobs and programs. He had been a Town of New Berlin Councilman, and at the time of his death was Fire Commissioner for South New Berlin. Rupert was a member of the Harold J. McIntyre American Legion in South New Berlin. He was in the Army from 1960 - 1962.

Rupert loved his Lord and his best friend and wife, Halys. He loved spending time with all of his family and with each additional grandchild and great-grandchild, he was more in awe of God’s great creation.

He enjoyed the outdoors working in his garden, mowing his lawn, and working on various household projects where he was accompanied by his dog, Brutus. His backyard was often filled with the laughter of children as he played kickball, softball, soccer, and many other games with them. More often than not, the neighbor children and friends to his children and grandchildren were also there.

He was a friend to many, always willing to lend a hand whenever there was a need. Sometimes it was helping with frozen pipes, broken furnace, brakes, or the occasional ride. He always had a kind word and had a wry sense of humor.

Rupert is survived by his children, Karen and Nick McKie of South New Berlin, Kim and Steve Voorhis of South New Berlin, Scott and Lisa Davis of Nazareth, Pa., Julie and Don Hunt of South New Berlin and Brent and Dawn Davis of Norwich; grandchildren, Michael and Katie McKie, Michelle McKie and Lance Thompson, Kyle Hunt and Nicole Bodie, Stacy Hunt, Justin Hunt, Ashley Davis, Ryan Voorhis, Andrew Hunt, Kirsten Davis, Eric Voorhis, Tiffany Davis, Amanda Davis, Noah Davis and Emily Davis; great-grandchildren, Nathan McKie, Anthony McKie and Tyler Thompson; sisters, Alice Southwich of New Berlin, Arlene and Sanford Jones of New Berlin and Lorraine Lindsay of Amherst; a sister-in-law, Gladys Davis of Ingleside, Ill. and his father-in-law, Hubert Houk of Burlington Flats.

He was predeceased by a son, Christopher; a brother, Arthur Davis; a sister, Shirley Davis and his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Houk of New Berlin.

Funeral services will be at the Holmesville Baptist Church, South New Berlin, on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Romeyn Kipp and son, Rev. Scott Davis officiating. Calling hours will be Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.

Source: Norwich Evening Sun

March 28, 2011 - Halys E. (Houk) Davis

Halys E. (Houk) Davis went to meet her Savior, along with her beloved husband and precious son, on Monday, March 28, 2011, while at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown.

Halys was born on Feb. 13, 1941, in New Berlin, to the late Hubert Houk and Elizabeth Fletcher Houk. She spent her childhood years in New Berlin and Edmeston.

She graduated from Edmeston High School in 1959. She married the love of her life, Rupert C. Davis Jr. on July 25, 1959, and they had six children together.

She worked in factories throughout her life, retiring from Unison Industries. She was a member of the Holmesville Baptist Church helping with Primary Church and serving as Sunshine Chairman for many years.

She was greatly involved with the Bi-Centennial Celebration for the Town of New Berlin and was honored to serve on the Board until Dec. 31, 2010. She was involved in many town projects, but the Police Department, of which she was the co-commissioner, was her pride and joy. She truly enjoyed each moment of service.

Halys was happiest while her husband, children, and grandchildren were around her. You wouldn't have to be around her very long before you learned of her love for her family and of how proud she was of each one.

Halys was a loving, generous, and caring person. Within moments of meeting her, she would know all about you, your family, your job, etc., and you were happy to share with her because you knew that she truly cared about you. She had many wonderful friends who were very supportive of her through the years and she felt very fortunate to have their friendship.

Halys is survived by her children, Karen and Nick McKie of South New Berlin, Kim and Steve Voorhis of South New Berlin, Scott and Lisa Davis of Nazareth, Pa., Julie and Don Hunt of South New Berlin, Brent and Dawn Davis of Norwich; grandchildren, Michael and Katie McKie, Michelle McKie, Kyle Hunt, Stacy and Mike Hackley, Justin Hunt, Ashley Davis, Ryan Voorhis, Andrew Hunt, Kirsten Davis, Eric Voorhis, Tiffany Davis, Amanda Davis, Noah Davis, Emily Davis, and Hannah Davis; great-grandchildren, Nathan McKie, Anthony McKie and Tyler Thompson; her siblings, Clarence and Wanda Houk, Pittsford, Ruth Pfaffenbach, New Berlin, Mary Lyon, New Berlin, and Esther Matousek, Charlotte, N.C.

She was predeceased by her husband, Rupert; her son, Christopher; her mother, Elizabeth Houk; and her father, Hubert Houk.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Holmesville Baptist Church, South New Berlin. The officiating ministers will be the Rev. Romeyn Kipp and Halys' son, the Rev. Scott Davis.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Holmesville Baptist Church.

Arrangements by Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin.

Elizabeth E. Houk 1918-1993 Mother of Halys Davis

RUPERT C DAVIS, SP4 US ARMY, 1937-2006

Zinnias

When still living in Sherburne, NY, I watched for funeral dates and often went to the cemeteries as soon as I could to photograph the flowers before they wilted.

I have several photos of the beautiful flowers for Gladys Gregory when I find them.

Gregory, Brittain and Gladys

Brittain C Gregory 1909-1998 Gladys G Gregory 1915-2012

October 5, 2012
Gladys Gabriel Gregory
-- The Daily Star
Gladys Gabriel Gregory
PITTSFIELD — Gladys Gabriel Gregory, 97 yrs. old of Pittsfield, passed away on October 2, 2012, at her home.
She was born on May 10, 1915 in Liberty, the daughter of Milton and May (Hasbrouck) Gabriel. Her childhood was spent in Liberty where she was a graduate of Liberty High School. She also attended the Spencer Business School.
On September 10, 1936 she married Brittain C. Gregory, who predeceased her in May, 1998.
Gladys was a clerk and cashier at the Victory Markets of New Berlin, the Pittsfield Town Clerk and Tax Collector and a waitress at the Eagle Hotel in New Berlin. She was also the chairman of the Otsego Republican Party Club.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; Rodger & Eugenia Gregory of Mt. Airy, MD and grandchildren – Eric B. Gregory, Elaine Stephens and Marsha Lounsbury as well as five Great Grandchildren and two Great Great Grandchildren and her beloved "Damn Cat".
Gladys was predeceased by her son; David B. Gregory, grandson; Benjamin Gregory and brother; Horton Gabriel.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 8, 2012, 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, New Berlin with Reverend Amy Gregory of the United Methodist Church of Greene, officiating.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, October 7, 2012, from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin.
Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the Catskill Area Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.dakinfuneralhome.com.

White daffodils

Nearly all of the folks at Fairview Cemetery have Find A Grave Memorials. If you are not familiar with Find A Grave, I encourage you to check it out.

I also encourage you to create memorials for your family. Even if you only add your parents, grandparents, siblings, and others closest to you, it helps to link your family together. It is easy
to do and satisfying to see families linked. You may be the only one who knows their information.

Many of my family can actually be traced clear back to the 1600s just from memorials created by
volunteers.

I kiddingly call it my Volunteer job. I can just sit at my computer and create or add to memorials.
I started out photographing family stones in particular and others that interested me. Since the elements are doing a number on the stones, I hoped to preserve the information at least in photos. In comparing more recent photos taken by others, I am happy to say, I did accomplish that goal in a small way in my little corner of the world.

My parents headstone is a prime example. There are photos of it when new and now with the aging process well established.

Gravesen, Miller Family

LEO K GRAVESEN, CPL US MARINE CORPS, KOREA, 1934-2007

Find a Grave Memorial for Catherine Gravesen 1935-2017

Birth:	Jul. 5, 1935 New Berlin Chenango County New York, USA
Death:	Feb. 10, 2017 Port Charlotte Charlotte County Florida, USA [Edit Dates]
Catherine Gravesen, 81, of Port Charlotte, FL passed Feb 10, 2017, peacefully, surrounded by family. Born July 5th 1935 in New Berlin, NY to Oscar and Henrietta (Mathewson) Fletcher. Kate was predeceased by her husband Leo Gravesen, November 9, 2007. Surviving are Kate’s two sisters, Betty (Fletcher) Mascolo, Barbara (Fletcher) Sweeney (John Cooper) and half-brother Forest Fletcher. Son, Michael (Debra) Gravesen, daughter, Cindy (Michael) Figger. Her 5 grandson’s David Gravesen (Kara, Fiancé), James (Sarah) Gravesen, Peter (Jennifer) Gravesen, Barrett (Stacey) Smith, Tyson Smith (Brandon, Fiancé). 4 great grandchildren Brycyn, Brynleigh Smith, Leo Gravesen, Jonathan Gravesen. Many niece’s nephews. One sister-in-law Elsie (Leif) Zakarriassen. Kate had many work places: Norwich pharmaceutical, Kraft foods, Storer cable and ended her work career as co-owner with husband Leo at Century 21 Aaward Associates. Leo and Kate lived in New Berlin until they moved to Florida in 1978 for health reasons. Kate has lived in her home since the death of Leo with her faithful pet Odie by her side in the chair. She loved her years of bowling and the many cruises she went on over the years. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church, New Berlin, NY with Pastor William Allen officiating. The interment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, NY Published on the Dakin Funeral Home website.

Miller overview

Miller Family

WALTER R MILLER, CPL US ARMY, WORLD WAR II, 1909-1995

Graveside pink spray

Find A Grave is now owned by Ancestry.com and it is a wonderful resource for
searchers. Find A Grave is a world wide site with memorials completely done by volunteers.

All of those Find A Grave memorials are made available on Ancestry.com FOR FREE meaning they put them in the LEAF HINTS and they can be added to the person in your family tree that you are looking up.

One can really hope you find more that just the dates of their birth and death, but even those can
be helpful. Finding an obituary can be treasure leading to more family.

I strongly encourage you to add the place of their birth and death if possible. You have no idea how helpful that is if you find MULTIPLE people with that name and birth year. And believe me there are multiple people in this world with the same name.

Actually, I'm thrilled when I find a name that is unusual, because it fits into the research puzzle nicely sometimes.

Hoxie, John and Mary

John D Hoxie 1911-1971 Mary C. Hoxie 1921-2010

JOHN D HOXIE, NEW YORK, S SGT CO A 343 ENGR GS REGT, WORLD WAR II 1911-1971

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Blue Hydrangea at Sonnenberg Gardens

Top Level---Carl R Jennings, Smith Jennings, Frances A Jennings, Hazard family

CARL R JENNINGS, US ARMY 1931-2012

Smith Jennings 1879-1936

Frances A. Jennings 1893-1967

Jesse Hazard 1891-1921

RAYMOND E HAZARD, SGT US ARMY, WORLD WAR II 1916-1984

Raymond E Hazard 1916-1984 Frances M. Hazard 1915-2008

Raymond G Hazard Sr. 1940-2008

RAYMOND G HAZARD SR, US ARMY 1940-2008

JAMES A. HAZARD 1951

Yellow pansies

One of my flower pots

Top Level by Fish Field---Dr. Angelo A. Franco, Emily Riso Franco, Ruth H Wilking, John Thomas Wilking, William Wilking

Dr. Angelo A Franco and wife Emily Riso Franco

Dr. Angelo A. Franco 1907-1972

Emily Riso Franco

Ruth H. Wilking 1925-1973 John T. Wilking 1917-1971

Roses for Ruth Wilking. She was my friend and nursing supervisor at Chenango Memorial Hospital. She left us much too soon. Ruth and Tom were a real love match. It was nice to see, but very difficult for her when he passed. At least they were only apart for a short time. It gives a new meaning to Together Forever.