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Lila M. Vance Richards

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Birth	:	18 Sep 1890 Morrill County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Oct 1973 Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6851300, -72.0185200
Plot	:	Block 19, Lot 18, Grave 4
Description	:	Lila Vance was born Sept. 18, 1890, to Robert and Mary Vance on a homestead near Reddington, Nebraska. She departed this life on Oct. 15, 1973, at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kans., after a short illness, at the age of 83 years and 27 days. She was a graduate of Chester High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and taught six years in the public schools of Nebraska. On Oct. 2, 1918, she was united in marriage to Edward J. Richards and resided on a farm north of Belleville, Ks., for over 40 years. She was one of the... Read More	Lila Vance was born Sept. 18, 1890, to Robert and Mary Vance on a homestead near Reddington, Nebraska. She departed this life on Oct. 15, 1973, at the Republic County Hospital, Belleville, Kans., after a short illness, at the age of 83 years and 27 days. She was a graduate of Chester High School, attended the University of Nebraska, and taught six years in the public schools of Nebraska. On Oct. 2, 1918, she was united in marriage to Edward J. Richards and resided on a farm north of Belleville, Ks., for over 40 years. She was one of the first leaders in 4-H. Her activities in the Women's Farm Bureau included district superintendent of 10 counties, vice-president of the state organization and was twice a delegate to the conventions of the Associated Country Women of the World, held in Denmark and Scotland. She cared for her invalid mother for eight years, was an active member of the So and Sew Club, the church at Liberty Center, the Christian Church at Chester, active in the Belleville Christian Church as long as health permitted, and the Star Study Club at Belleville. On Oct. 4, 1968, she and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, Robert Rex, and a brother, Wilbur Vance. Survivors include her husband, one brother, Russell Vance and his wife, who reside in the state of Washington, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 17, 1973, at 2:30 p.m. at the Central Christian Church in Belleville, Kans., by the minister, Maurice Graham. Miss Lois Graham and Mrs. Maurice Graham sang, accompanied by Mrs. George Dooley. Casket bearers were Junior Wilkes, Max Larkins, Dean Moore, Henry Blecha, Ivan Swaney and Richard Childs. Interment was made in the Chester Cemetery, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.

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Lila M. Vance Richards's memorial is located at: Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, USA.
When did Lila M. Vance Richards death?
Lila M. Vance Richards death on 15 Oct 1973 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 42.6851300
Longitude: -72.0185200

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Elliot Vance

(1858 - 1938)

Mary Coulter Vance

(1860 - 1946)

Spouse

Edward John “Ed” Richards

(1891 - 1982)

Siblings

Wilbur Robert Vance

(1889 - 1965)

Children

Robert Rex Richards

(1924 - 1924)

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