Home > United States of America > Washington > Grays Harbor County > Elma > Elma IOOF Cemetery > Mabel McCollum Currie

Mabel McCollum Currie

View larger map

Birth	:	Sep 1885 Montesano, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 1956 Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Elma IOOF Cemetery, Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0104500, -123.3825200
Plot	:	Row 16
Description	:	Mabel married George Currie on Nov. 12, 1902 in Elma, WA. Montesano WA newspaper 1955: Mabel Currie, After 37 Years of Telephone Service, Retires Mrs. Mabel Currie recently retired from the West Coast Telephone Company after 47 [sic--s/b 37] years service as a telephone operator in Montesano. Mrs. Currie went to work for the old Montesano Telephone Company in 1918 when her husband, George, went into the service. "I remember the first day I worked at the switchboard alone," Mrs. Currie recalled. "It was Armistice Day and I was on duty by myself. Everyone in town was calling each other to say the war was... Read More	Mabel married George Currie on Nov. 12, 1902 in Elma, WA. Montesano WA newspaper 1955: Mabel Currie, After 37 Years of Telephone Service, Retires Mrs. Mabel Currie recently retired from the West Coast Telephone Company after 47 [sic--s/b 37] years service as a telephone operator in Montesano. Mrs. Currie went to work for the old Montesano Telephone Company in 1918 when her husband, George, went into the service. "I remember the first day I worked at the switchboard alone," Mrs. Currie recalled. "It was Armistice Day and I was on duty by myself. Everyone in town was calling each other to say the war was over. I think I handled more calls that day than on any other day during my entire 37 years as an operator." Mrs. Currie, who holds a diamond studded pin in recognition of more than 30 years service to the West Coast Telephone company, learned her telephone operating techniques from her cousin, Mrs. Eura Borum. Mrs. Borum has been a telephone operator here since 1918 also. Since 1923 Mrs. Currie worked the night shift in Montesano. "There were lonely moments, but exciting ones, too," she said, recalling several fires that broke out during the night. "I handled many emergency calls during the years." Mrs. Currie was born in Montesano, and has lived her most of her life, except for a few years in Elma and in Elkton, Oregon. Her husband is also retired. The company recently presented Mrs. Currie a bronze planter in recognition of her lengthy service.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Mabel McCollum Currie's memorial?
Mabel McCollum Currie's memorial is located at: Elma IOOF Cemetery, Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA.
When did Mabel McCollum Currie death?
Mabel McCollum Currie death on 19 Sep 1956 in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mabel McCollum Currie's memorial?
Latitude: 47.0104500
Longitude: -123.3825200

Family Members:

Parent

Jefferson Davis McCollum

(1861 - 1925)

Elizabeth Taylor McCollum

(1862 - 1924)

Spouse

George Daniel Currie

(1883 - 1957)

Siblings

Earl S. McCollum

(1886 - 1902)

Pearl McCollum Husby

(1886 - 1932)

Vella McCollum Noren

(1890 - 1942)

Patrick Linn McCollum

(1893 - 1940)

Florence Maxine “Minnie” McCollum Devereaux

(1896 - 1964)

William Jefferson McCollum

(1899 - 1955)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elma IOOF Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0104500, -123.3825200

2. Masonic Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0016670, -123.4358368

3. Elma Catholic Cemetery
Elma, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0035095, -123.4563293

4. Satsop Cemetery
Satsop, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0040840, -123.4943270

5. McCleary Cemetery
McCleary, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0558319, -123.2763901

6. Sharon Cemetery
Porter, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9294014, -123.3230972

7. Grove Cemetery
Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1293983, -123.4772034

8. Logan Family Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8558000, -123.3137200

9. Wynoochee Cemetery
Montesano, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9776764, -123.6221085

10. Oakville Final Rest Memorial Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8323060, -123.2240030

11. Oakville Pioneer Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8318939, -123.2229996

12. Benn Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8303540, -123.2239950

13. Kamilche Cemetery
Kamilche, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1307140, -123.1011870

14. Vesta Cemetery
Vesta, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8301850, -123.5900460

15. Squaxin Cemetery
Kamilche, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1180990, -123.0729510

16. Delphi Pioneer Cemetery
Olympia, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9675827, -123.0344009

17. North River Cemetery
Brooklyn, Pacific County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7750090, -123.4877010

18. Chehalis Tribal Cemetery
Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8068570, -123.1602260

19. Secena Cemetery
Oakville, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8061600, -123.1611900

20. Mima Prairie Pioneer Cemetery
Mima, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8724403, -123.0611649

21. Shelton Memorial Park
Shelton, Mason County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2181015, -123.1243973

22. Thurston County Poor Farm Cemetery
Littlerock, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8861790, -123.0225100

23. Forest Hill Cemetery
Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9513260, -123.7786980

24. McLane Cemetery
Olympia, Thurston County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0417100, -122.9788560