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Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford

Birth	:	4 Jun 1922 Coleridge, Cedar County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2018 York, York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Greenwood Cemetery, York, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8706017, -97.6093979
Description	:	Mary Ellen Blatchford, age 96, of York, NE, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at York. She was born June 4, 1922 in Coleridge, NE to Morris and Hazel (Tidemann) Bailey. She graduated from Coleridge High School in 1939 and attended Wayne State College. She taught 2 years in rural schools and worked for 4 ½ years in a rationing office during WWII. She was married to Howard Blatchford on August 4, 1946, and they were the parents of Bill and Beth. Mary Ellen loved crafts and presented crocheted Easter bunnies to thousands of her friends. She enjoyed reading so... Read More	Mary Ellen Blatchford, age 96, of York, NE, died Thursday, October 11, 2018 at York. She was born June 4, 1922 in Coleridge, NE to Morris and Hazel (Tidemann) Bailey. She graduated from Coleridge High School in 1939 and attended Wayne State College. She taught 2 years in rural schools and worked for 4 ½ years in a rationing office during WWII. She was married to Howard Blatchford on August 4, 1946, and they were the parents of Bill and Beth. Mary Ellen loved crafts and presented crocheted Easter bunnies to thousands of her friends. She enjoyed reading so much that she said that she was almost antisocial. She also wrote many, many letters. Mary Ellen was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in York. She was the secretary of various church circles in a number of congregations for over 60 years. Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and Past President of the Legion Auxiliary, and a member of the Daughters of the Revolution. She is survived by her son Bill (Bev) Blatchford of Bloomfield, NE, daughter Beth (Edwin) Vavra of Milligan, NE; 5 granddaughters: Rita Smith, Roxanne Songer, Rhonda Veleba, Shelley Downing, and Kimberley Warnick, and their families including 8 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 1999, and sister Wilma. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in York, with the Reverend Art Philips officiating. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, York. There will be no viewing or visitation as it was Mary Ellen’s wish to be cremated; however, her family will greet friends Monday evening, October 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church or to Epworth Village.

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Where is Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford's memorial?
Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford's memorial is located at: Greenwood Cemetery, York, York County, USA.
When did Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford death?
Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford death on 11 Oct 2018 in York, York County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Ellen Bailey Blatchford's memorial?
Latitude: 40.8706017
Longitude: -97.6093979

Family Members:

Parent

Morris Coy Bailey

(1898 - 1976)

Hazel Ruth Tidemann Bailey

(1900 - 1980)

Spouse

Howard Donnovon Blatchford

(1919 - 1999)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8706017, -97.6093979

2. Saint Josephs Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

3. Bethesda Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -97.6746979

4. Vernon Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8291300, -97.5391200

5. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

6. Council Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8434970, -97.7135410

7. Saint Paul Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9593220, -97.5579930

8. Rosemond Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9417000, -97.5211029

9. Waco Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8943000, -97.4658000

10. McCool Junction Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557983, -97.6063995

11. Zion Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9730988, -97.5117035

12. Holoch Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7630997, -97.5207977

13. Gilmore Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7705994, -97.4847031

14. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034

15. Ebenezer Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8595000, -97.4240000

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Waco, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8367004, -97.4246979

17. Greenwood Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7282982, -97.6444016

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Benedict, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0155983, -97.6539001

19. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
McCool Junction, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7271996, -97.5511017

20. Mennonite Cemetery
Lushton, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7560997, -97.7391968

21. Bethesda Cemetery
Henderson, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997017, -97.7964020

22. Blue Valley Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7571983, -97.4535980

23. Bethel Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0328000, -97.5404000

24. Brabham Family Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9665000, -97.7988000