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James “Ed” Williams

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Birth	:	22 Feb 1929 Steele City, Jefferson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 May 2009 Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Steele City Cemetery, Steele City, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0456009, -97.0093994
Description	:	OCEAN PARK - James E. Williams, 80, died at his Ocean Park residence on May 3, 2009, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Steele City, Neb., on Feb. 22, 1929, the son of Art Williams and Grace Woods. He was raised by his mother Grace and stepfather, Charles Harper and went by the name of Ed Harper growing up. He attended schools in Fairbury, Endicott and Steele City. Following high school he drove truck for several over-the-road trucking companies in his career, which spanned nearly 50 years. The last 10 years of... Read More	OCEAN PARK - James E. Williams, 80, died at his Ocean Park residence on May 3, 2009, with his wife and daughter at his side. He was born in Steele City, Neb., on Feb. 22, 1929, the son of Art Williams and Grace Woods. He was raised by his mother Grace and stepfather, Charles Harper and went by the name of Ed Harper growing up. He attended schools in Fairbury, Endicott and Steele City. Following high school he drove truck for several over-the-road trucking companies in his career, which spanned nearly 50 years. The last 10 years of his career he was an owner/operator. On March 12, 1972, he married Marjorie Sorensen in Fremont, Neb. Ten years later in August 1982 they moved to Ocean Park. He took a job as groundskeeper at Fort Canby State Park and later became a security guard for the Surfside Homeowners Association. The road again called and he returned to trucking until retirement in 1992. Mr. Williams was an avid fisherman. He also enjoyed playing pool and was active in several pool leagues on the Peninsula. Ever the traveler, he enjoyed returning to Nebraska to keep in touch with family and friends and he dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a past worthy president of Ocean Park Eagles 3602 and was a member of Eagles 200 in Fremont, Neb. A cancer survivor, he participated in the annual Relay for Life. In addition to his wife Marjorie of Ocean Park, survivors include his daughters and spouses, Denise Dredge of Lincoln, Neb., Sheryl (Scott) Schmidt of Beatrice, Neb., and Eliese (Marc) Espinosa of Arvada, Colo.; sons and spouses, Rodney Williams of Arizona, Jimmy (Brenda) Sorensen of Monroe, Alan (Jeannie) Sorensen of Weldon, Calif., and Terry (Jean) Sorenson of North Bend, Neb.; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Garry (Jo) Harper of Omaha, Neb.; sisters Doris (Jr.) Thornburg of Fairbury, Neb., and Glenda (Doug) Spilker of Diller, Neb.; sister-in-laws Marcy Harper of Omaha, Neb., and Kathy Estabrook of Wyoming; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sons, Vincent and Harlan Williams, brothers, Donny and Herman Harper and sister Reva McAtee Hutchinson. A memorial service will be held at Ocean Park Eagles Lodge on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Cremation arrangements are by Penttila's Chapel by The Sea. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at Steele City Cemetery in Nebraska. The guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com. Memorials may be made to either the American Cancer Society or Relay for Life.

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James “Ed” Williams's memorial is located at: Steele City Cemetery, Steele City, Jefferson County, USA.
When did James “Ed” Williams death?
James “Ed” Williams death on 3 May 2009 in Ocean Park, Pacific County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 40.0456009
Longitude: -97.0093994

Family Members:

Parent

Grace Leona “Gracie” Woods Harper

(1910 - 1988)

Spouse

(unknow - unknow)

Marjorie Ella “Marj” Nelson Williams

(1935 - 2019)

Siblings

Doris Arlene Harper Thornburg

(1931 - 2020)

Reva W. Harper Hutchison

(1935 - 1999)

Children

Vincent Alan Williams

(1958 - 1958)

Harlan Eugene Williams

(1961 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.0456009, -97.0093994

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Coordinate: 40.1328011, -96.9321976

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Coordinate: 40.1314011, -97.1557999

6. Hope Church Cemetery
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7. Thiessen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1899650, -97.0640780

8. Jansen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1903000, -97.0958023

9. Odell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0639000, -96.8028030

10. Czech National Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0639000, -96.8013992

11. Harbine Cemetery
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12. Bartel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1903000, -97.1141968

13. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0593987, -96.7925034

14. Grandy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1897011, -97.1324997

15. Silver Creek Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0522003, -97.2367020

16. Hildebrandt Cemetery
Jansen, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2225750, -97.0476330

17. Anyon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1548600, -96.8128800

18. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Harbine, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2346610, -96.9350780

19. Ellis Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2260017, -96.8785019

20. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9865500, -96.7500000

21. Saint Pauls Church of Christ Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2478480, -97.0808630

22. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Bremen, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9331400, -96.7688200

23. Old Plymouth Cemetery
Plymouth, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2621994, -97.0235977

24. Sparks Cemetery
Beatrice, Gage County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2485180, -96.8984970