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Wilma Sophia West

Birth	:	23 Feb 1914 Thayer, Neosho County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	22 Nov 2013 Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7500000, -93.3249969
Description	:	Wilma Sophia West, third child and daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Orth West was born near Thayer, Kansas, Neosho County on February 23, 1914 and deceased November 22,2013 at the age of 99 years, 9 months, and 30 days. Wilma attended the Thayer Elementary School until 1925 when the family moved to Benton Township, Wayne County near Corydon, Iowa. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1932. Her professional career involved over 44 years of teaching; beginning in Wayne County Rural Schools, to Millerton Middle Grades, Corydon Elementary, Iowa Falls Blanche Stoddard Elementary, and to Rogers School in Marshalltown, Iowa. Her educational training... Read More	Wilma Sophia West, third child and daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Orth West was born near Thayer, Kansas, Neosho County on February 23, 1914 and deceased November 22,2013 at the age of 99 years, 9 months, and 30 days. Wilma attended the Thayer Elementary School until 1925 when the family moved to Benton Township, Wayne County near Corydon, Iowa. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1932. Her professional career involved over 44 years of teaching; beginning in Wayne County Rural Schools, to Millerton Middle Grades, Corydon Elementary, Iowa Falls Blanche Stoddard Elementary, and to Rogers School in Marshalltown, Iowa. Her educational training was earned form Iowa State Teachers College, Iowa State University, and N.E. Missouri State Teachers College, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in elementary education. In 1974 her name was placed in the national directory of "OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY TEACHERS OF AMERICA." Wilma became a member of the Corydon Methodist Church in 1928, although from early childhood she had attended the Methodist Church in Thayer, Kansas. She was a life member of both national and state teachers' associations, and a life member of Wayne County Historical Society and Museum, where she worked as a volunteer librarian for many years. Preceding her in death besides her parents were half brothers: Clarence and Luther Edward Thurman, half sister Mrs. D.A. (Minnie) Ball, an infant brother, sister Mrs. Harold (Hanna J. Mae) Davis, brother-in-law Harold Davis, brother Thomas Sheldon West, sister-in-law Hilma West, nephew Dr. Durwood Davis, nieces Doris McCabe and Betty Schmidt. Survivors are her beloved nephews Rollin Ball (Ethel Mae) Ball, Ron Schmidt and nieces Elizabeth West (Leland) Perkins, Connie West (Ron) Argo, Melody Davis and a host of great nieces and nephews as well as many friends.

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Where is Wilma Sophia West's memorial?
Wilma Sophia West's memorial is located at: Corydon Cemetery, Corydon, Wayne County, USA.
When did Wilma Sophia West death?
Wilma Sophia West death on 22 Nov 2013 in Corydon, Wayne County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilma Sophia West's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7500000
Longitude: -93.3249969

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas West

(1858 - 1944)

Elizabeth Orth West

(1873 - 1970)

Siblings

Thomas Sheldon West

(1916 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Corydon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7500000, -93.3249969

2. Allerton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7202988, -93.3542023

3. Hazel Dell Cemetery
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6. Hogue Cemetery
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7. Rankin Cemetery
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8. Richardson Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6694412, -93.2981262

9. Shriver Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6808014, -93.2621994

10. Ripper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6957000, -93.2290000

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12. Kirby Cemetery
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13. Lacey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7952995, -93.2136002

14. Cambria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8377800, -93.3833300

15. Sharp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6916700, -93.2002000

16. Green Ridge Cemetery
Allerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6664009, -93.4261017

17. Moss Sturgeon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.6399994, -93.2861023

18. Thomas Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6333008, -93.3099976

19. Bethlehem Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8330994, -93.2125015

20. McDaniel Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8491135, -93.2373657

21. New York Cemetery
Millerton, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8497009, -93.2371979

22. Shriver-Higley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7107000, -93.4777000

23. Promise City Cemetery
Promise City, Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7496986, -93.1568985

24. Sharon Cemetery
Wayne County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8795000, -93.3295000