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Bird died on 8 November 1909 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Oliver Milan (Bud) Tripp was born on 26 April 1911 in Badoura Township, Hubbard, Minnesota.¹ He died on 1 December 1971, at age 60, in Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho.¹ He was buried on 7 December 1971 in Rose Hills Cemetery (Skyview Lawn, Section 1, Lot 1102, Grave 2), Whittier, Los Angeles, California.¹

Oliver Milan (Bud) Tripp was a Gardener in Landscape Nursery.²

Leona May Evans was born on 22 June 1912 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas.^1,2,3 She died on 17 August 2007, at age 95, in Hemet, Riverside, California.^2,3 She was buried in Rose Hills Memorial Park (Skyview Lawn, Section 1, Lot 1102. Grave 3), Whittier, Los Angeles, Californai.³

Roscoe Harlan Evans was born on 5 September 1889 in Empire Township, McPherson, Kansas.¹ He and Eva Mc Nees were married on 17 May 1911 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas. He died on 31 January 1964, at age 74, in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.¹ He was buried on 3 February 1964 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Erica, Lot 22, Grave E), Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.¹

Roscoe Harlan Evans was a Certified Public Accountant in R. H. Evans Insurance. Roscoe Harlan Evans was the youngest of four boys born to Charles S. and Almeda (Beery) Evans. His older brothers were Herschel Perry, Clarence Rupert, and Earl Raymond Evans. In November 1890, tragedy struck the family when Roscoe's mother Almeda died of consumption at the early age of 30 years. Roscoe was 14 months old. His father found it hard to take care of the boys and placed each of the four boys in separate local family homes. At about 18 months old, Roscoe was placed with Joseph and Mary Whitright and lived with them until manhood.

Roscoe's father remarried in 1896 to Ella Fauchier. Not long after that they traveled to Oklahoma to try and get land during the great Land Rush already in progress. His father Charles established land in Oklahoma and returned to Canton, Kansas where the children were living to bring them to Oklahoma. Roscoe chose to live with the Whitrights.

Growing up in Canton, Roscoe worked at a granary, the local Utility Co, and at the Canton Bank. He was putting up a utility pole one day when he met his future wife, Eva McNees, who he married in 1911. Their union brought three children; Leona May, Milton Roscoe, and Dorothy Lamoine.

During WWI, Roscoe enlisted in the Kansas Home Guard and attained the rank of Captain in the 34th Battalion, Co "A".

In 1923, Roscoe announced to his family "we're going to paradise". So began their travel to California. Roscoe's half brother Louis Raleigh Evans came from Oklahoma to help with the move in an old Model "T". The family first lived in a rental near the beach in Long Beach, California, until they bought property. After several moves their final home was on 11th street in Long Beach.

During the years in Long Beach, Roscoe worked various jobs, including at a chicken ranch and an auto repair shop. Most of his adult years he worked at his R.H. Evans Insurance business on Anaheim Street where he was also a Certified Public Accountant, Notary, and had an Income Tax Service. Roscoe also was a long time member of the Ancient Order of Sciots, and participated in their activities. One time Roscoe took his boat to Catalina Island and back.

In the early 1930's, his children starting marrying and soon the grandchildren followed. He was a proud grandfather. Tragedy struck the family again in 1956 when Roscoe's only son Milton died at an early age of 41 years. Broken hearted as he was, Roscoe still carried on enjoying his grandchildren and family even more.

Roscoe was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather living long enough to enjoy his first great grandson.

Roscoe Evans Died Suddenly in California

Roscoe Evans, about 75 years of age, died suddenly of a heart attack on Thursday, January 30. Mr. Evans is remembered by many Canton residents, He wa a former manager of the Canton Elevator and was a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge. Burial was made in Long Beach.

He is survived by his widow, who was the former Eva McNees, They have two daughters.

Eva Mc Nees was born on 10 July 1884 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas. She and Roscoe Harlan Evans were married on 17 May 1911 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas. She died on 6 February 1965, at age 80, in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California. She was buried on 9 February 1965 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.

Obituary:

Mrs. Roscoe Evans Died in California Saturday.

Word was recieved in Canton of the death of Mrs. Roscoe Evans who died Saturday, February 6, in Long Beach, Calif. at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 16 days.

Miss Eva McNees was married to Roscoe Evans in May of 1911 and he died in 1964. A son Milton is also deceased.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Leona Tripp and Mrs. Lamoine Murray, both of Long Beach, Calif., a sister Mrs. Ildra Kalb and a brother, Joel McNees. There are several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The Canton Pilot, Canton, Kansas.
Thursday, February 11, 1965
Page 3, column 5
(Obituary courtesy of Earl McNeese.)

Milton Roscoe Evans was born on 23 February 1915 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas.¹ He died on 11 April 1956, at age 41, in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.¹ He was buried in Angeles Abbey Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles, California.¹²

Milton Roscoe Evans was a Veterinarian.² He was educated in Ohio State University. Dr. Milton Roscoe Evans, 41, Veterinarian who lived here since 1923, died Wednesday in Community Hospital.
Dr. Evans was a memeber of Downtown Optimist Club and Veterinarians' Assn. of Long Beach. He was an infantry major in World War II. He lived at 2254 Belmont
Dr. Evans was born in Canton, Kan. Survivors include his wife Margaret; sons, James, Richard and Ross. daughter, Barbara; Parents, Mr and Mrs Roscoe H. Evans of Long Beach; sisters, Mrs Leona Tripp of Long Beach and Mrs Lamoine Murray.
The Rev. Dr. Owen T. Day, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, will officiate at the funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mottell's and Peek Chapel, 3rd St. and Atlantic Ave.

Obit from the Long Beach Independent-Press Telegram April 13, 1956.

Dorothy Lamoine Evans was born on 13 June 1916 in Canton, McPherson, Kansas.¹ She died on 28 June 2001, at age 85, in Los Angeles County, California.

Murray, Dorothy Lamoine Evans
June 13, 1916 - June 28, 2001

In Loving Memory

Dorothy Lamoine ("Lee") Murray passed away on June 28, 2001, in Palos Verdes, CA. Dorothy was born in Canton, Kansas on June 13, 1916.

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, she is survived by her children Michael E. Murray of Los Angeles, Diana L. Smith of Torrance, Jane L. Murray, MD, of Overland Park, KS; grandson Aaron K. Murray of Los Angeles; sister, Leona Tripp of Hemet; nieces Barbara Evans and Sally Bodreaux; and nephews Ross, Dick and Jim Evans, and Mark and Dan Tripp.

Dorothy received her BA and teaching credential from UCLA in 1938. She taught elementary school in Needles, CA for one year before her marriage to Donald Chandler Murray in 1939.

Lee went to work for the Children's Center in the Santa Monica School District in 1957 and retired as Director of the Lincoln Child Development Center in 1981. In her retirement she belonged to the Westwood Hills Women's Club, the Brentwood-Bel Air Women's Club and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association.

A private memorial celebration was recently held in the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Jerry Smith.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "Operation Backpack", a project that provides back-to-school supplies for needy children, c/o Diana Smith, John Adams Elementary School, 2121 West 238th Street, Torrance, CA 90501. Or, Family Service of Santa Monica, a social service agency which provides crisis intervention and counseling to individuals and families, to FSSM, 1533 Euclid Street, Santa
Monica, CA 90404.Or, Sastun Foundation, an organization devoted to furthering research and education about holistic health care, c/o Jane Murray, MD 5515 Foxridge Drive, Mission, KS 66202.

Published in the Los Angeles Times
July 5, 2001.

Margaret Lucille Lutz was born on 10 June 1912 in Amanda, Fairfield, Ohio.^1,2 She died on 16 August 2000, at age 88, in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California.¹ She was buried in Angeles Abbey Memorial Park, Compton, Los Angeles, California.¹

Margaret Lucille Lutz was educated in Ohio State University.³ She was a Nurse.³ Evans, Margaret Lucile, 88 passed away 16 August 2000. Born in Amanda, Ohio 10 June 1912. Daughter of Leslie K. and Elizabeth (Steward) Lutz. Graduated in nursing from Ohio State University. Resident of Long Beach since 1945. Retired from the Long Beach Community Hospital after 14yrs as a registered Nurse. Former member the Long Beach Opti-Mrs Club. Preceded in death in 1956 by her husband Dr. Milton R. Evans (DVM); sisters, Mary E. Hershberger (Charles), and Dorothy I. Lutz, both of Ohio. Survived by one sister, Ruth E. Lockyer (Charles R.) of Kentucky. children; James M. of Hesperia, Richard K. of Orange, Roscoe L. of Long Beach, and Barbara J. of Sacramento; grandchildren, Deborah J. Gutierrez (Will) and Brian R. (Cheryl D.), and great-grandchildren; Adam A. and Jason A. Gutierrez, Brandon R., Ashley D. and Alexis C. Evans, all of Moreno Valley.

Stricklin/Snively Mortuary Long Beach in charge of arrangements.

Obit from the Long Beach Press Telegram 22 August 2000.

James Milton Evans was born on 2 December 1939 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.¹ He died on 2 November 2010, at age 70, in Apple Valley, San Bernardino, California. He was buried in Lucerne Valley Memorial Park (NE, Row 2, Plot M), Lucerne Valley, San Bernardino, California.²³

James Milton Evans was a Laborer in County of San Bernardino.³ Jim was born to Milton and Margaret Evans in 1939. Each parent was an alumnus of Ohio State University. His father received a Veterinary degree and his mother received a degree in Nursing. The chance to work at a large animal hospital pulled Milton and Margaret to Honolulu, Hawaii. While living there, Milton and Margaret had their first two sons. Jim was born Dec 2, 1939 and brother Dick was born in 1940. Early in 1941 the family moved to Lynwood, CA where early in 1942 brother Roscoe was born in nearby Southgate. Soon after WWII began, Milton enlisted in the Army. The family moved into Officer housing on the Army Presidio Base in San Francisco late in 1942. By 1946 his father's active tour of duty was over and the family moved to what would be a permanent residence in Long Beach, CA where sister Barbara was born in 1948. In 1956 tragedy struck the family when Milton died at an early age of 41yrs. Jim was 16yrs old. Margaret renewed her Nursing license and started work at the L.B. Community Hospital. All Jim's formative years through High School were in Long Beach. After graduation from Wilson H.S. in 1958 Jim attended L.B. City College, but soon dropped out. Jim enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1960. Jim was always very active and owned and rode motorcycles and participated in dirt racing. He worked two years at a local motorcycle shop until 1960. Jim worked at the Commercial Truck Bodies Company until he fractured his leg in a motorcycle accident while racing in 1961. That fracture seemed to be the bane of Jim's existence throughout his later years. Jim worked at Aero-Jet General until 1964. He worked at the Long Beach Community Hospital as an Xray assistant until 1966. It was late in 1966 that Jim decided to relocate to the Mohave Desert area. He started work for various contractors at George AFB until 1978. He was layed off and then started work with the County Road Maintenance Dept for San Bernardino County. Jim retired from the County in 1999. Jim bought property in the unincorporated area of Apple Valley and has lived on his property on Chickawill since 1985. Jim lost his home and all his belongings in the fire storm of 1999. He rebuilt on the same acreage. Jim has been a long time member of the Hesperia Community Church. He volunteered much of his time helping around the grounds at the church. Jim loved everything about the beauty of the High Desert. On the cover of the memorial folder distributed at his memorial service is a sunset photo taken by his niece Debbie from the front porch of his home. He was fortunate to have such a view of his beloved Desert. Jim was a very giving man who seemed to be at his best in the background. He was loved and will be greatly missed by all the family and many friends who know he now rests in peace.

Above information entered by brother Roscoe L.

Evans, James Milton. Age 70. Born in Honolulu, HI Dec. 2, 1939. Passed away Nov. 2, 2010 in Apple Valley, CA.

Jim was a long time resident of the High Desert area since graduation from Wilson H.S. in Long Beach, CA in 1958. Jim retired in 1999 after working many years for the County of San Barnardino. He was a devoted Christian and volunteered much of his time helping at the Hesperia Community Church.

He is survived by brothers Richard K. and Roscoe L., sister Barbara J. Evans, niece Deborah J. (Will) Gutierrez, nephew Brian R. (Cheryl) Evans, grandnephews Brandon R. Evans, Adam A. and Jason A. Gutierrez, grandnieces Ashley D. and Alexis C. Evans.

Graveside was held Friday at Lucerne Valley Memorial Park at 11:30. Memorial services will be held today at 12:00 noon at Hesperia Community Church at 16775 Olive, Hesperia, Ca 92345. Victor Valley Mortuary is handling arrangements.

Published in the Daily Press on November 20, 2010.

Donald Chandler Murray was born on 26 November 1912 in San Marino, Los Angeles, California. He died in September 1984, at age 71, in Los Angeles County, California.