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Floyd “Slim” Jeffres

Birth	:	8 Aug 1889 Greeley County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Jan 1959 Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4752998, -98.7117004
Plot	:	Block 1 Lot 8
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	The Scotia Register, Thursday, January 8, 1959, pg 1 Floyd Jeffres Dies Thursday Floyd Jeffres, who had been in poor health for a number of years, died at the St. Paul hospital Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Scotia Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2, conducted by the Rev. Mynor Soper, pastor of the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist church. Mrs. Rolland Essman sang "In the Garden" and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling." accompanied by Mrs.... Read More	The Scotia Register, Thursday, January 8, 1959, pg 1 Floyd Jeffres Dies Thursday Floyd Jeffres, who had been in poor health for a number of years, died at the St. Paul hospital Thursday. Funeral services were held at the Scotia Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 2, conducted by the Rev. Mynor Soper, pastor of the North Loup Seventh Day Baptist church. Mrs. Rolland Essman sang "In the Garden" and "Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling." accompanied by Mrs. M. G. Williams at the organ. Pallbearers were Harry Selk, Leonard Murphy, Frank Huebner, Harold Johnson, Harvey Freeman and Greeley Gebhardt. Honorary pallbearers were Otto Gebhardt, Burt Ammerman, Warren Johnson, Norman Sautter, Adrian Sweet and Evan McBeth. Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Scotia. The Hastings-Pearson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Among those here from out of town were Earl Jeffres, Cheyenne, Wyo.; Edgar Jeffres, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jeffres, Harold Miner and Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Watts, Grand Island; Mrs. Nan Miner, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jeffres, Harold Jeffres and Jesse L. Scott, Greeley; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jeffres and family, Ainsworth; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jeffres and family, Columbus; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Karges and Mrs. Marie Hoellworth, Alblon; Mr. and Mrs. Clark Beck, Mrs. George Jares and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Hiett, St. Paul; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewandowski, Arcadia; and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Williams, Ord; as well as immediate members of the family. Floyd Jeffres, son of Benjamin Perry and Hattie Reed Jeffres, was born Aug. 8, 1889, on a farm near Greeley, Nebr., where he grew to manhood. In 1922 he was united in marriage to Wilhelmena Marie Beck. To this union was born two sons and four daughters, DeLysle of Scotia, Mrs. Clinton Everett of Central City, Mrs. Maurice Johnson of Gaston, Ore., Mrs. Floyd Wilson of Elba, Mrs. Lester Williams of Scotia and Donald Paul of Ord. Floyd was engaged in farming until his health failed and they moved to Greeley where they continued to live until they moved to Scotia in August, 1936, where they have since resided. He departed this life in the St. Paul hospital Jan. 1, 1959, after a lengthy illness of many years. He leaves to morn his passing, besides his wife, his two sons and four daughters, 14 grandchildren, four brothers, Royce of Bayard, Nebr., Earl of Cheyenne, Wyo., Edgar of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Leo of Grand Island, as well as many nieces and nephews. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. (Note: Floyd's picture in his obituary shows an appearance that appears similar to some of his Walker cousins in Oklahoma.)

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Where is Floyd “Slim” Jeffres's memorial?
Floyd “Slim” Jeffres's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Scotia, Greeley County, USA.
When did Floyd “Slim” Jeffres death?
Floyd “Slim” Jeffres death on 1 Jan 1959 in Saint Paul, Howard County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Floyd “Slim” Jeffres's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4752998
Longitude: -98.7117004

Family Members:

Parent

Benjamin Perry Jeffres

(1856 - 1907)

Hattie Reed Jeffres

(1863 - 1913)

Spouse

Willihemena Marie “Mena” Beck Jeffres

(1900 - 1970)

Siblings

Medora “Dora” Jeffres Miner

(1887 - 1920)

Infant Son Jeffres

(1897 - 1897)

Vera Jeffres

(1897 - 1897)

Edgar Perry Jeffres

(1904 - 1980)

Children

DeLysle Floyd “Jeff” Jeffres

(1923 - 1999)

Gail H. Jeffres Wilson

(1929 - 2017)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Hope Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752998, -98.7117004

2. Hillside Cemetery
North Loup, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4892006, -98.7960968

3. Fish Creek Cemetery
Scotia, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4663000, -98.6154000

4. Pleasant Hill Friends Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4230800, -98.8377700

5. Greeley Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5554000, -98.5400000

6. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5539017, -98.5381012

7. Dannevirke Cemetery
Dannevirke, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3227997, -98.6986008

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Belfast, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6175003, -98.6352997

9. Davis Creek Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4219017, -98.9052963

10. Cotesfield Cemetery
Cotesfield, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3358002, -98.6219025

11. Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4902992, -98.9244003

12. Springdale Hillside Cemetery
Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6114010, -98.8282950

13. Swedish Cemetery
Greeley, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5525017, -98.5147018

14. Summit Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3875008, -98.4953003

15. O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5101128, -98.4654999

16. East O'Connor Cemetery
O'Connor, Greeley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5106000, -98.4638000

17. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -98.7328033

18. Fairdale Sunrise Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -98.4887000

19. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2930984, -98.5746994

20. Ord Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6142006, -98.9403000

21. North Logan Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3657990, -98.4492035

22. Vinton Cemetery
Ord, Valley County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5467000, -98.9970000

23. Elba Cemetery
Elba, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2764015, -98.5643997

24. Fairdale Cemetery
Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2891998, -98.5152969