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Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing

Birth	:	16 Mar 1858 Illinois, USA
Death	:	7 Apr 1959 Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Guss Cemetery, Guss, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8502657, -94.8510869
Description	:	Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 16, 1959, p. 7 Mrs. Benjamin Pershing – Funeral services for Mrs. Benjamin Pershing, 101, were held at 2:00 p. m., April 9, 1959 at the Sutphen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul C. Ellis officiating. Pallbearers were Wayne Rogers, Bill Gordon, Max McAlpin, Bill McAlpin, Alvin Pershing and Hildred Diggs. Flower bearers were Mrs. Bertha Miller and Mrs. Pearl Danielson. Instrumental music was rendered by Mrs. Mabel Dunn and interment was in the Guss Cemetery. Lavanchie Pershing, daughter of Allen and Mary Gaddis was born March 16, 1858 in Illinois and passed away at the... Read More	Villisca Review (Villisca, Iowa), Thursday, April 16, 1959, p. 7 Mrs. Benjamin Pershing – Funeral services for Mrs. Benjamin Pershing, 101, were held at 2:00 p. m., April 9, 1959 at the Sutphen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul C. Ellis officiating. Pallbearers were Wayne Rogers, Bill Gordon, Max McAlpin, Bill McAlpin, Alvin Pershing and Hildred Diggs. Flower bearers were Mrs. Bertha Miller and Mrs. Pearl Danielson. Instrumental music was rendered by Mrs. Mabel Dunn and interment was in the Guss Cemetery. Lavanchie Pershing, daughter of Allen and Mary Gaddis was born March 16, 1858 in Illinois and passed away at the West Portal Nursing Home in Clarinda, April 7, 1959 at the age of 101 years and 23 days. On Sept. 25, 1878 she was united in marriage to Benjamin Pershing. Eight children were born to this union. She was preceded in death by her husband who passed away June 30, 1949; two sons, Everett and Allen, and one daughter Lottie. Surviving are three sons, Clyde of Villisca, Iowa; Chester of Des Moines; Trace of New Market; two daughters, Stella (Mrs. Oliver Goldsmith) of Seattle, Washington; Jennie (Mrs. Earl McAlpin) of New Market; She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Neel Jewell of Lincoln. Twenty grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. The death of Mrs. Lavanchie Pershing has brought to a close a remarkable life of one of Taylor County’s oldest and esteemed citizens. Few persons can claim a life span of 101 years but such was hers. Born in Illinois, she came to Taylor County at an early age with her parents, who located on a farm near Guss. There she grew to womanhood and married Benjamin Pershing who was her companion for over 70 years. Following their marriage, they established their home in Illinois, but some years late[r] returned to Taylor County and settled on a farm near Guss which was their home for many years and where they reared their family of eight children. Later they farmed for a short time near Nodaway, Iowa and then retired to their home in Nodaway. Following the death of her husband and despite advanced years, she maintained her own home until about eight years ago when she entered a nursing home at Clarinda where she passed away. Early in youth Mrs. Pershing united with the Methodist Church, her membership being at the Guss Church. She was a devoted wife and mother; her family and home being her first consideration, but always time for neighborly kindness and help wherever there was need. She exemplified her Christian faith in every day living by the patience and fortitude with which she met each challenge, leaving a memory to be cherished by family and friends. Mrs. Pershing accepted the infirmity and disability of her declining years with grace and cheerfulness that endeared her, not only to her family but to all who administered to her. [Note: Correct marriage date is September 17, 1879. Source: Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996 and Benjamin Pershing’s obituary.]

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Where is Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing's memorial?
Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing's memorial is located at: Guss Cemetery, Guss, Taylor County, USA.
When did Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing death?
Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing death on 7 Apr 1959 in Clarinda, Page County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Lavanchie Gaddis Pershing's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8502657
Longitude: -94.8510869

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Benjamin Franklin Pershing

(1857 - 1949)

Siblings

Children

Everett W Pershin

(1880 - 1893)

Tracy Livingston Pershing

(1888 - 1968)

Jennie May Pershing McAlpin

(1888 - 1968)

Lottie Pershing

(1893 - 1896)

Clyde Ray Pershing

(1904 - 1982)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Guss Cemetery
Guss, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8502657, -94.8510869

2. Methodist Grove Cemetery
Nodaway, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9136009, -94.8332977

3. North Grove Cemetery
Hepburn, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8422012, -94.9396973

4. Holt Cemetery
New Market, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8203000, -94.7669900

5. Dallas Center Cemetery
New Market, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7700005, -94.8696976

6. Prairie Rose Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9155998, -94.7752991

7. Fairview Cemetery
Valley Township, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8570862, -94.9671860

8. Hawleyville Cemetery
Hawleyville, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7835999, -94.9458008

9. Bakers Cut Cemetery
Villisca, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9083200, -94.9585900

10. Ladoga Cemetery
Ladoga, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7517014, -94.7947006

11. Washington Cemetery
Gravity, Taylor County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7681007, -94.7466965

12. Nodaway Cemetery
Nodaway, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9627991, -94.8858032

13. Carlisle Cemetery
Villisca, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9225006, -94.9835968

14. Vise Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -94.9408035

15. Baldwin Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9768982, -94.8244019

16. Villisca Cemetery
Villisca, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9389000, -94.9747009

17. Brooks Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9728012, -94.7953033

18. Findley Cemetery
Villisca, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9578018, -94.9571991

19. Memory Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7221400, -94.9229500

20. Rose Hill Church Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8215000, -95.0340000

21. Old Brooks Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9833196, -94.7669190

22. Oak Grove Cemetery
Clarinda, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425003, -94.9927979

23. Oak Hill Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9763985, -94.7367020

24. Calvary Cemetery
Corning, Adams County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9763000, -94.7350000