Edwin Jennings NeVille of Byron died April 29, 2015, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell. Ed was 99 years, 6 months. He lived well, enjoyed life and left a wonderful legacy.
Ed married Geraldine “Jeri” Pryde in Byron on Nov. 25, 1933, more than 81 years ago. On May 19, 1958, Ed and Jeri went with their three children to the Salt Lake Temple for the LDS ordinance of sealing a family for eternity. Jeri still lives in the home she and Ed built and remodeled several times as they raised their children in Byron. Ed always expressed a great amount of satisfaction for having built such a beautiful and comfortable home for Jeri to live in. While he was in the nursing home, he always asked if she was warm and comfortable and if the furnace was being maintained and working properly. In November of 2015, they became the longest married couple in the United States.
Ed is survived by his wife, Jeri, and their three children, Edwin Denney NeVille (Linda) of Byron, Wallace Jennings NeVille (Shirley) of Vallejo, Calif., and Cody Marie Mazuran (Michael) of Holiday, Utah. Ed and Jeri have 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Both Ed and Jeri were born and raised in Byron. Born Oct. 22, 1915, Ed was the fourth child born to Leo Jennings NeVille and Carrie Hatch NeVille. Ed had five siblings, including brother Leo Hatch NeVille and sisters Sigrid Crandall, Jessie Lewis, Esther Tippets and Eloise Jones. Ed was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Ed spent his life working in the oil fields of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He was expert in the field and made many friends as a roughneck, driller and tool pusher for R. L. Manning Drilling Company. Manning invited him several times to move his family to Casper and work out of Manning’s main offices, but he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
Ed had a genuine concern for the crews that worked for him. He wanted them to be safe and enjoy their work. Seldom was it difficult to find the crews he needed. Ed’s leadership was coupled with friendship and an interesting collection of hobbies he shared with everyone, including knapping authentic-looking arrowheads and studying the stars from remote drilling locations and his backyard. Companies tried twice to hire Ed, offering him high paying assignments overseas, which he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
He served for a while as mayor of Byron and felt it an honor because Joseph H. NeVille, his great-grandfather, served twice as mayor, in 1911-12 and 1915-17. The Joseph H. NeVille family was part of the original group that settled the town of Byron.
As a member of the LDS Church, Ed was a faithful home teacher, diligently beginning his assignment at the first of the month and always available to his assigned families and others for any help they needed.
Ed was interesting to talk with and always shared his deep interest on many different subjects. Among the many, he could fold a piece of paper a certain way then cut it only once to produce a perfect five-pointed star. His family seriously believes he made many hundreds of them. During his stay at the Care Center, he provided stars for decorations when needed.
Several youth in the community, as well as his grandchildren, enjoyed being involved in Ed’s interest of building and launching rockets. He seemed to enjoy and anticipate that things would wear out, break down and need fixing. He had an unusual knack and ingenuity for figuring things out, making repairs and building objects of intriguing and useful function. His positive attitude and sense of humor were always woven through all his stories and teaching opportunities. He will be greatly missed.
© Lovell Chronicle May 15, 2015
Ed married Geraldine “Jeri” Pryde in Byron on Nov. 25, 1933, more than 81 years ago. On May 19, 1958, Ed and Jeri went with their three children to the Salt Lake Temple for the LDS ordinance of sealing a family for eternity. Jeri still lives in the home she and Ed built and remodeled several times as they raised their children in Byron. Ed always expressed a great amount of satisfaction for having built such a beautiful and comfortable home for Jeri to live in. While he was in the nursing home, he always asked if she was warm and comfortable and if the furnace was being maintained and working properly. In November of 2015, they became the longest married couple in the United States.
Ed is survived by his wife, Jeri, and their three children, Edwin Denney NeVille (Linda) of Byron, Wallace Jennings NeVille (Shirley) of Vallejo, Calif., and Cody Marie Mazuran (Michael) of Holiday, Utah. Ed and Jeri have 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Both Ed and Jeri were born and raised in Byron. Born Oct. 22, 1915, Ed was the fourth child born to Leo Jennings NeVille and Carrie Hatch NeVille. Ed had five siblings, including brother Leo Hatch NeVille and sisters Sigrid Crandall, Jessie Lewis, Esther Tippets and Eloise Jones. Ed was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Ed spent his life working in the oil fields of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He was expert in the field and made many friends as a roughneck, driller and tool pusher for R. L. Manning Drilling Company. Manning invited him several times to move his family to Casper and work out of Manning’s main offices, but he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
Ed had a genuine concern for the crews that worked for him. He wanted them to be safe and enjoy their work. Seldom was it difficult to find the crews he needed. Ed’s leadership was coupled with friendship and an interesting collection of hobbies he shared with everyone, including knapping authentic-looking arrowheads and studying the stars from remote drilling locations and his backyard. Companies tried twice to hire Ed, offering him high paying assignments overseas, which he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
He served for a while as mayor of Byron and felt it an honor because Joseph H. NeVille, his great-grandfather, served twice as mayor, in 1911-12 and 1915-17. The Joseph H. NeVille family was part of the original group that settled the town of Byron.
As a member of the LDS Church, Ed was a faithful home teacher, diligently beginning his assignment at the first of the month and always available to his assigned families and others for any help they needed.
Ed was interesting to talk with and always shared his deep interest on many different subjects. Among the many, he could fold a piece of paper a certain way then cut it only once to produce a perfect five-pointed star. His family seriously believes he made many hundreds of them. During his stay at the Care Center, he provided stars for decorations when needed.
Several youth in the community, as well as his grandchildren, enjoyed being involved in Ed’s interest of building and launching rockets. He seemed to enjoy and anticipate that things would wear out, break down and need fixing. He had an unusual knack and ingenuity for figuring things out, making repairs and building objects of intriguing and useful function. His positive attitude and sense of humor were always woven through all his stories and teaching opportunities. He will be greatly missed.
© Lovell Chronicle May 15, 2015
Edwin Jennings NeVille of Byron died April 29, 2015, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell. Ed was 99 years, 6 months. He lived well, enjoyed life and left a wonderful legacy.
Ed married Geraldine “Jeri” Pryde in Byron on Nov. 25, 1933, more than 81 years ago. On May 19, 1958, Ed and Jeri went with their three children to the Salt Lake Temple for the LDS ordinance of sealing a family for eternity. Jeri still lives in the home she and Ed built and remodeled several times as they raised their children in Byron. Ed always expressed a great amount of satisfaction for having built such a beautiful and comfortable home for Jeri to live in. While he was in the nursing home, he always asked if she was warm and comfortable and if the furnace was being maintained and working properly. In November of 2015, they became the longest married couple in the United States.
Ed is survived by his wife, Jeri, and their three children, Edwin Denney NeVille (Linda) of Byron, Wallace Jennings NeVille (Shirley) of Vallejo, Calif., and Cody Marie Mazuran (Michael) of Holiday, Utah. Ed and Jeri have 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Both Ed and Jeri were born and raised in Byron. Born Oct. 22, 1915, Ed was the fourth child born to Leo Jennings NeVille and Carrie Hatch NeVille. Ed had five siblings, including brother Leo Hatch NeVille and sisters Sigrid Crandall, Jessie Lewis, Esther Tippets and Eloise Jones. Ed was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Ed spent his life working in the oil fields of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He was expert in the field and made many friends as a roughneck, driller and tool pusher for R. L. Manning Drilling Company. Manning invited him several times to move his family to Casper and work out of Manning’s main offices, but he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
Ed had a genuine concern for the crews that worked for him. He wanted them to be safe and enjoy their work. Seldom was it difficult to find the crews he needed. Ed’s leadership was coupled with friendship and an interesting collection of hobbies he shared with everyone, including knapping authentic-looking arrowheads and studying the stars from remote drilling locations and his backyard. Companies tried twice to hire Ed, offering him high paying assignments overseas, which he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
He served for a while as mayor of Byron and felt it an honor because Joseph H. NeVille, his great-grandfather, served twice as mayor, in 1911-12 and 1915-17. The Joseph H. NeVille family was part of the original group that settled the town of Byron.
As a member of the LDS Church, Ed was a faithful home teacher, diligently beginning his assignment at the first of the month and always available to his assigned families and others for any help they needed.
Ed was interesting to talk with and always shared his deep interest on many different subjects. Among the many, he could fold a piece of paper a certain way then cut it only once to produce a perfect five-pointed star. His family seriously believes he made many hundreds of them. During his stay at the Care Center, he provided stars for decorations when needed.
Several youth in the community, as well as his grandchildren, enjoyed being involved in Ed’s interest of building and launching rockets. He seemed to enjoy and anticipate that things would wear out, break down and need fixing. He had an unusual knack and ingenuity for figuring things out, making repairs and building objects of intriguing and useful function. His positive attitude and sense of humor were always woven through all his stories and teaching opportunities. He will be greatly missed.
© Lovell Chronicle May 15, 2015
Ed married Geraldine “Jeri” Pryde in Byron on Nov. 25, 1933, more than 81 years ago. On May 19, 1958, Ed and Jeri went with their three children to the Salt Lake Temple for the LDS ordinance of sealing a family for eternity. Jeri still lives in the home she and Ed built and remodeled several times as they raised their children in Byron. Ed always expressed a great amount of satisfaction for having built such a beautiful and comfortable home for Jeri to live in. While he was in the nursing home, he always asked if she was warm and comfortable and if the furnace was being maintained and working properly. In November of 2015, they became the longest married couple in the United States.
Ed is survived by his wife, Jeri, and their three children, Edwin Denney NeVille (Linda) of Byron, Wallace Jennings NeVille (Shirley) of Vallejo, Calif., and Cody Marie Mazuran (Michael) of Holiday, Utah. Ed and Jeri have 18 grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren.
Both Ed and Jeri were born and raised in Byron. Born Oct. 22, 1915, Ed was the fourth child born to Leo Jennings NeVille and Carrie Hatch NeVille. Ed had five siblings, including brother Leo Hatch NeVille and sisters Sigrid Crandall, Jessie Lewis, Esther Tippets and Eloise Jones. Ed was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Ed spent his life working in the oil fields of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He was expert in the field and made many friends as a roughneck, driller and tool pusher for R. L. Manning Drilling Company. Manning invited him several times to move his family to Casper and work out of Manning’s main offices, but he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
Ed had a genuine concern for the crews that worked for him. He wanted them to be safe and enjoy their work. Seldom was it difficult to find the crews he needed. Ed’s leadership was coupled with friendship and an interesting collection of hobbies he shared with everyone, including knapping authentic-looking arrowheads and studying the stars from remote drilling locations and his backyard. Companies tried twice to hire Ed, offering him high paying assignments overseas, which he declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
He served for a while as mayor of Byron and felt it an honor because Joseph H. NeVille, his great-grandfather, served twice as mayor, in 1911-12 and 1915-17. The Joseph H. NeVille family was part of the original group that settled the town of Byron.
As a member of the LDS Church, Ed was a faithful home teacher, diligently beginning his assignment at the first of the month and always available to his assigned families and others for any help they needed.
Ed was interesting to talk with and always shared his deep interest on many different subjects. Among the many, he could fold a piece of paper a certain way then cut it only once to produce a perfect five-pointed star. His family seriously believes he made many hundreds of them. During his stay at the Care Center, he provided stars for decorations when needed.
Several youth in the community, as well as his grandchildren, enjoyed being involved in Ed’s interest of building and launching rockets. He seemed to enjoy and anticipate that things would wear out, break down and need fixing. He had an unusual knack and ingenuity for figuring things out, making repairs and building objects of intriguing and useful function. His positive attitude and sense of humor were always woven through all his stories and teaching opportunities. He will be greatly missed.
© Lovell Chronicle May 15, 2015
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