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Florin Eugene “Gene” Durham

Birth	:	27 Jun 1921
Death	:	22 Aug 2017
Burial	:	Mount Moriah Cemetery, Azen, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5422800, -92.0083700
Description	:	Florin Eugene Durham, 96, of Arbela, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was born the son of Sherman William and Alma Gladys (March) Durham on June 27, 1921 in Bancroft, Iowa. Gene grew into a brave, young man who served in the United States Navy during World War II as cook aboard the USS Elvida, a sub chaser, in the Pacific Theatre. He also served on the USS San Clemente and earned an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, a Philippines Liberation Medal and a Good Conduct Medal for his service. Gene used... Read More	Florin Eugene Durham, 96, of Arbela, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake, Iowa. He was born the son of Sherman William and Alma Gladys (March) Durham on June 27, 1921 in Bancroft, Iowa. Gene grew into a brave, young man who served in the United States Navy during World War II as cook aboard the USS Elvida, a sub chaser, in the Pacific Theatre. He also served on the USS San Clemente and earned an Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, a Philippines Liberation Medal and a Good Conduct Medal for his service. Gene used the GI Bill to study animal husbandry. Gene married the former Opal Irene Gordy in San Diego, CA on December 5, 1944 and to this union three children were born: Robert, Margie & Wayne. She preceded him death on July 15, 1999. The Durhams began their life together on the family farm in 1948. Together they raised their children, opened their home to friends and family, enjoyed traveling across the country, first with their children and later with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He thought it was important for his children to see the USA and see the national parks. The Durhams operated a successful cattle and grain farming operation. Gene was a founding member of the Scotland County Rural Fire Department and served for 41 years. He was an active member of Mt. Moriah Methodist Church. He enjoyed: spending time with and talking to people, all kinds of people; at church singing hymns; at the Scotland County Antique Fair — visiting on the square and staying until the band was packing up; at Camper Rallies with his camping friends – The Missouri Show-Me Dreamers – including his children and grandchildren in his camping adventures whenever he could; at John Deere Dealer “Invitation Only” events to see the newest machinery put to work; at family birthday parties, anniversary parties, cousin get-togethers, baptisms, weddings, and even the sad get-togethers; and at his home where his children, grandchildren and friends were always welcome to play, cuddle, sing, get muddy, build snowmen and so much more. He was a member of the Mt. Moriah Methodist Church until its closing when he transferred membership to the Arbela United Methodist Church; the Show Me Dreamers Camping Club; Tri-CountyElectric Co-Op and Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone Co-Op. He was preceded in death by: wife; parents; a step mother, Bertha Durham; a son, Robert Eugene Durham; brothers, Sherman Kenneth Durham and Donald Wayne Durham; sisters, Ruth Maxine Mork and Margaret Fay VanGorkom; step siblings, Sylvia, Harry, Loretta, Margaret, Hazel and Merlyn. He is survived by: his children, Margie Irene (Leroy) Robinson of Storm Lake and Wayne Lee (Marjorie) Durham of Arbela; step sister, Beulah Anderson, a sister-in-law, Mary Durham; grandchildren, Kerry Leroy Robinson of Storm Lake, Bobby Gene Robinson of Pilot Mound, IA, Cyrena Lynn Durham of Ft. Madison, IA, Shane Lee Durham of Fayetteville, NC, Travis Wayne (Mikki) Durham of Greentop, Alica Marjorie (Eric) Bales of Cantril, Janessa Ann Matheny of Memphis, Danica Anette Durham of Arbela, Dewayne Anthony Durham of Memphis and Terence Eugene Durham of Ottumwa; great-grandchildren, Quinten (Tess) Robinson, Kelsey Robinson, Kylie Robinson, Cole Johnson, Connor (Alyna) Johnson, Lucas Robinson, Martha (Jacob) Davidson, Rita Holtmyer, Katrina Divelbiss, Anthony Durham, Destiny Durham, Devante Durham, Amiah Durham, Emily Durham, Dane Bales, Derek Bales, McKenna Bales, Mary Matheny, Patrick Durham, Sylvia Darland, Alice Darland, Will Darland and Carlynn Durham; great great grandchildren, Alice Johnson, Sebastion Blakeman and Arleah Moses; special friend, Clara Belle McDonald; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

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Florin Eugene “Gene” Durham's memorial is located at: Mount Moriah Cemetery, Azen, Scotland County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.5422800
Longitude: -92.0083700

Family Members:

Parent

Sherman William Durham

(1895 - 1973)

Alma Gladys March Durham

(1901 - 1929)

Spouse

Opal Irene Gordy Durham

(1927 - 1999)

Siblings

Donald Wayne Durham

(1929 - 1984)

Children

Robert Eugene Durham

(1948 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Moriah Cemetery
Azen, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5422800, -92.0083700

2. Prospect Grove Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5346985, -91.9841995

3. Power Family Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5320663, -92.0322952

4. Gorgas Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5256004, -91.9891968

5. Brookhart Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5196991, -91.9997025

6. Penn Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5416985, -92.0532990

7. Rathburn Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5046997, -92.0056000

8. Davis Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5736008, -91.9783020

9. Providence Church Cemetery
Azen, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5614815, -92.0579605

10. Prairie View Cemetery
Azen, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5616700, -92.0578600

11. Bibb Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5677986, -91.9621964

12. Allphin Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5786018, -91.9664001

13. McHenry Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5238991, -92.0691986

14. Black Oak Cemetery
Thomson Township, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5008900, -91.9680900

15. Needham Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5410995, -92.0761032

16. Billups Cemetery
Union Township, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5544200, -92.0794100

17. Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Luray, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5774231, -91.9375839

18. Hanan Family Cemetery
Luray, Clark County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5843658, -91.9429626

19. Upton Cemetery
Cantril, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6074030, -92.0338380

20. Lawn Ridge Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5102100, -92.0955900

21. Heald Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6032982, -91.9475021

22. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Arbela, Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4658012, -92.0280991

23. Mount Olive Cemetery
Scotland County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5946999, -92.0922012

24. Mantonye Cemetery
Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6264000, -92.0248000