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Zelma Estelle Champlin Pitts

Birth	:	29 Jun 1909 Smith Center, Smith County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	13 Nov 1998 Jamestown, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Hillside Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7750015, -70.7889023
Description	:	Zelma was the daughter of Paul DeForest Champlin & Pauline Henrietta Johnson Zelma Estelle Pitts, 89, died Nov. 13, 1998, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1909, at Jamestown, the daughter of Paul D. and Pauline H. (Johnson) Champlin. Her parents moved to Gaylord in 1911 and she attended grade school there. She graduated from Cawker City High School in 1927, then worked as a dental assistant for Dr. S. R. Bram for eight years. Zelma entered nurse training at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., in February 1939. She graduated in 1939 and... Read More	Zelma was the daughter of Paul DeForest Champlin & Pauline Henrietta Johnson Zelma Estelle Pitts, 89, died Nov. 13, 1998, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She was born June 26, 1909, at Jamestown, the daughter of Paul D. and Pauline H. (Johnson) Champlin. Her parents moved to Gaylord in 1911 and she attended grade school there. She graduated from Cawker City High School in 1927, then worked as a dental assistant for Dr. S. R. Bram for eight years. Zelma entered nurse training at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., in February 1939. She graduated in 1939 and worked in various fields of nursing. On Jan. 20, 1950, she married Donald R. Pitts of Carson City, Nev. Because of her husband's profession as a civil engineer, they lived in various places. In 1959, her husband retired and they lived in Colorado Springs. In 1962, they purchased a farm north of Lebanon. Don died July 31, 1986, and Zelma continued to live on the farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Modern Study Club at Lebanon; the Sarah Steward Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution; St. Luke's Hospital Alumni Association; and Willeminea Chapter 101, Order of the Eastern Star, in Lebanon. Zelma enjoyed people and children. She liked sewing, reading, gardening, and homemaking. She also enjoyed farm life and the animals. She was preceded in death by her father on Dec. 24, 1949; her mother on June 24, 1970; and a brother, Johnson Jule Champlin. She is survived by a niece, Julie, of Costa Mesa, Calif., and many cousins. The funeral was Nov. 17th at the United Methodist Church, Lebanon, with Rev. Les Ellis officiating. Warren Inskeep was the soloist and Patti Snow was accompanist. Casket bearers were Steven Champlin, Gregory Champlin, George Champlin, Neal Jennings, Sam McDowell, and Russell Paulson. Burial was at the Jamestown city cemetery. Smith County Pioneer (Smith Center, Kansas) Thursday, November 19, 1995 NOTE: bio info provided by Contributor: Ladonna Weltmer (47318140)

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Zelma Estelle Champlin Pitts's memorial is located at: Hillside Cemetery, Rochester, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Zelma Estelle Champlin Pitts death?
Zelma Estelle Champlin Pitts death on 13 Nov 1998 in Jamestown, Cloud County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 41.7750015
Longitude: -70.7889023

Family Members:

Parent

Paul DeForest Champlin

(1887 - 1949)

Paulene Henrietta “Minnie” Johnson Champlin

(1887 - 1970)

Spouse

Donald R. Pitts

(1906 - 1986)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Hillside Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7750015, -70.7889023

2. Woodside Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7848816, -70.7774887

3. Perry Family Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7501840, -70.7914780

4. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7573640, -70.8202030

5. Tobey-Fearing-Bliss Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 41.7722600, -70.7464100

6. Centre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7708015, -70.7277985

7. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Wareham, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7703018, -70.7264023

8. North Marion Cemetery
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7280884, -70.7763062

9. Friends Burial Ground
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7279129, -70.7757416

10. Center Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7301530, -70.8185830

11. Benson Burial Ground
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8245100, -70.7686900

12. South Middleboro Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8242780, -70.8263890

13. Little Neck Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7175200, -70.7624900

14. Pierce Family Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7838890, -70.8722220

15. Sherman Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7467728, -70.8678284

16. Old Landing Cemetery
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7103004, -70.7707977

17. North Rochester Cemetery
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7855797, -70.8776093

18. Howse Family Burial Ground
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7262300, -70.8632760

19. Ellis Family Burial Ground
Rochester, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7105620, -70.8397580

20. Saint Gabriels Episcopal Memorial Garden
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7020200, -70.7626500

21. Blankenship Cemetery
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7076200, -70.7392100

22. Angel View Pet Cemetery
Middleborough, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8400700, -70.8441800

23. Point Road Memorial Forest
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7071400, -70.7385050

24. Evergreen Cemetery
Marion, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6985435, -70.7698517