PARENTS: Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney
MARRIAGE: Gerald M Voss, Sr
DATE: April 13, 1946 / Grandview, Yakima County, Washington
CHILDREN BORN FROM THIS UNION: Elizabeth 'Beth' E., Lorena 'Rena' M., Gerald 'Jerry' M Jr., Nellie M., Dixie L., John E. and Robert 'Bobby' F (deceased as infant)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Benton County Auditor, Marriage Certificates, 1905-1995
County: Benton
Reference Number: cebenmarcert0005307
Document: 5301
Bride's Name: Nellie M Hicks
Age: 18
Single
Groom's Name: Gerald M Voss
Age: 22
Divorced
Marriage Date: 4/13/1946
County: Benton
Record Series: Marriage Certificate
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
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BIO:
Nellie Marie Hicks was born in Walla Walla, Washington, to Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks. Nellie was the 4th born of eight children: Lawrence 'Larry', Ellen, Betty, Nellie, Mildred (Micki), Violet, Jenny, and Pearl.
Growing up, Nellie was raised in nearby Waitsburg, WA. Nellie attended a small school of 12, and six were her siblings. When her parents moved to Grandview, WA in 1945, Nellie left high school to go to work. Through her work at a restaurant, she met a co-worker named Agnes Voss who invited Nellie to her home for a Halloween party. It was there that Agnes introduced Nellie to her son, Gerald Michael Voss (Sr) who was home on leave from the Navy. Gerald and Nellie were married six months later April 13, 1946.
Nellie and Gerald raised their family in Grandview, WA and later moved to Warden, WA.
Nellie's father (Callie Hicks) was a section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad. At one time, her parents lived in a railroad work train, with living quarters which was a series of box cars. As a result, Nellie always had a fascination for the railroad and collected train memorabilia.
Nellie spent a lot of time in her flower garden. Every year, she would make freezer jams from her grapes, strawberries, and raspberries to give family members. And every year, she made large Christmas 'baskets' for her children and their families with her homemade cookies, fudges, and candies - a tradition Agnes Voss also did each year. All year, when Nellie's children and grandchildren would come to visit her, she always had homemade cookies or candies on hand for them to enjoy.
Nellie enjoyed fishing with her husband and her brother Lawrence. She liked sturgeon fishing and camping as well.
Nellie liked to play cards. Whenever anyone came to visit, they eventually ended up in her living room around her dining room table playing cards, pinochle or '31'.
Nellie loved her family. 4th of July was an annual celebration event for siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, children and grandchildren to meet at Nellie's house. Many came from Canada, California and Texas staying to visit for a week or two. These events consisted of camping and potlucks of approximately 80 people.
Nellie was a 'giver to a fault' often sacrificing her own needs to the wants and needs of others.
Nellie strongly believed in remembering and paying homage to those family members who passed on. Every spring, Nellie would visit their graves and leave flowers.
Nellie was the glue which held her family together. 'That's what it is really about you know, family'. Nellie was proud of all her children. Nellie will be forever in our hearts, and forever missed.
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OBITUARY: NELLIE VOSS
January 23, 1928 – November 13, 2017
Nellie M. Voss, 89, of Warden, Washington, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born in Walla Walla on January 23, 1928. She was married to Gerald Michael Voss on April 13, 1945. They had 8 children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage, until Gerald’s passing on October 15, 1991.
Nellie worked as a laborer for a variety of different processing plants. She was a strong willed woman, determined and resolute, and she loved to dance. She enjoyed her flower garden, but her primary passion in life was for her family. She will be dearly missed.
She was survived by her children: Callie (Myrtle) Voss of Warden, Washington, Lorena (Arvel) Cain of Porterville, California, Gerald (Linda) Voss Jr. of Benton City, Washington, Nellie (Terrill) Hope of Kennewick, Washington, Dixie Flores of Warden, Washington, and John (Janice) Voss of Warden, Washington, and sisters: Violet Whitney of Warden, Washington, and Jennie (Lloyd) Underwood of West Richland, Washington.
Nellie also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Voss, her parents, Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks, her son, Robert Voss, and her daughter Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, and her grandson, Daniel Tenhet, her siblings: Lawrence Hicks, Ellen Withers, Betty Jean Browning, Mickey Hancock, and Pearl Farnsworth.
Funeral arrangements will begin with a viewing at 10:00 am, services at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stevens Funeral Chapel, in Othello, Washington.
(Source: Published in Tri-City Herald on Nov. 16, 2017 and Columbia Basin Herald Moses Lake November 16, 2017)
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CEMETERY DETAILS: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden, WA
DATE OF BURIAL: November 18, 2017
* Buried next to her husband Gerald M Voss Sr with shared headstone
(Personal Note: This is my mother. I miss calling you during the day, and stopping by on my way back from work to visit, your cards as well as our talks! Miss you. Love, Jerry Voss, Jr)
SIBLINGS: (1 brother and 7 girls); Two sisters still to be linked - Violet Hicks Whitney & Jenny Hicks Merriman
MARRIAGE: Gerald M Voss, Sr
DATE: April 13, 1946 / Grandview, Yakima County, Washington
CHILDREN BORN FROM THIS UNION: Elizabeth 'Beth' E., Lorena 'Rena' M., Gerald 'Jerry' M Jr., Nellie M., Dixie L., John E. and Robert 'Bobby' F (deceased as infant)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Benton County Auditor, Marriage Certificates, 1905-1995
County: Benton
Reference Number: cebenmarcert0005307
Document: 5301
Bride's Name: Nellie M Hicks
Age: 18
Single
Groom's Name: Gerald M Voss
Age: 22
Divorced
Marriage Date: 4/13/1946
County: Benton
Record Series: Marriage Certificate
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
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BIO:
Nellie Marie Hicks was born in Walla Walla, Washington, to Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks. Nellie was the 4th born of eight children: Lawrence 'Larry', Ellen, Betty, Nellie, Mildred (Micki), Violet, Jenny, and Pearl.
Growing up, Nellie was raised in nearby Waitsburg, WA. Nellie attended a small school of 12, and six were her siblings. When her parents moved to Grandview, WA in 1945, Nellie left high school to go to work. Through her work at a restaurant, she met a co-worker named Agnes Voss who invited Nellie to her home for a Halloween party. It was there that Agnes introduced Nellie to her son, Gerald Michael Voss (Sr) who was home on leave from the Navy. Gerald and Nellie were married six months later April 13, 1946.
Nellie and Gerald raised their family in Grandview, WA and later moved to Warden, WA.
Nellie's father (Callie Hicks) was a section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad. At one time, her parents lived in a railroad work train, with living quarters which was a series of box cars. As a result, Nellie always had a fascination for the railroad and collected train memorabilia.
Nellie spent a lot of time in her flower garden. Every year, she would make freezer jams from her grapes, strawberries, and raspberries to give family members. And every year, she made large Christmas 'baskets' for her children and their families with her homemade cookies, fudges, and candies - a tradition Agnes Voss also did each year. All year, when Nellie's children and grandchildren would come to visit her, she always had homemade cookies or candies on hand for them to enjoy.
Nellie enjoyed fishing with her husband and her brother Lawrence. She liked sturgeon fishing and camping as well.
Nellie liked to play cards. Whenever anyone came to visit, they eventually ended up in her living room around her dining room table playing cards, pinochle or '31'.
Nellie loved her family. 4th of July was an annual celebration event for siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, children and grandchildren to meet at Nellie's house. Many came from Canada, California and Texas staying to visit for a week or two. These events consisted of camping and potlucks of approximately 80 people.
Nellie was a 'giver to a fault' often sacrificing her own needs to the wants and needs of others.
Nellie strongly believed in remembering and paying homage to those family members who passed on. Every spring, Nellie would visit their graves and leave flowers.
Nellie was the glue which held her family together. 'That's what it is really about you know, family'. Nellie was proud of all her children. Nellie will be forever in our hearts, and forever missed.
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OBITUARY: NELLIE VOSS
January 23, 1928 – November 13, 2017
Nellie M. Voss, 89, of Warden, Washington, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born in Walla Walla on January 23, 1928. She was married to Gerald Michael Voss on April 13, 1945. They had 8 children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage, until Gerald’s passing on October 15, 1991.
Nellie worked as a laborer for a variety of different processing plants. She was a strong willed woman, determined and resolute, and she loved to dance. She enjoyed her flower garden, but her primary passion in life was for her family. She will be dearly missed.
She was survived by her children: Callie (Myrtle) Voss of Warden, Washington, Lorena (Arvel) Cain of Porterville, California, Gerald (Linda) Voss Jr. of Benton City, Washington, Nellie (Terrill) Hope of Kennewick, Washington, Dixie Flores of Warden, Washington, and John (Janice) Voss of Warden, Washington, and sisters: Violet Whitney of Warden, Washington, and Jennie (Lloyd) Underwood of West Richland, Washington.
Nellie also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Voss, her parents, Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks, her son, Robert Voss, and her daughter Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, and her grandson, Daniel Tenhet, her siblings: Lawrence Hicks, Ellen Withers, Betty Jean Browning, Mickey Hancock, and Pearl Farnsworth.
Funeral arrangements will begin with a viewing at 10:00 am, services at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stevens Funeral Chapel, in Othello, Washington.
(Source: Published in Tri-City Herald on Nov. 16, 2017 and Columbia Basin Herald Moses Lake November 16, 2017)
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CEMETERY DETAILS: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden, WA
DATE OF BURIAL: November 18, 2017
* Buried next to her husband Gerald M Voss Sr with shared headstone
(Personal Note: This is my mother. I miss calling you during the day, and stopping by on my way back from work to visit, your cards as well as our talks! Miss you. Love, Jerry Voss, Jr)
SIBLINGS: (1 brother and 7 girls); Two sisters still to be linked - Violet Hicks Whitney & Jenny Hicks Merriman
PARENTS: Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney
MARRIAGE: Gerald M Voss, Sr
DATE: April 13, 1946 / Grandview, Yakima County, Washington
CHILDREN BORN FROM THIS UNION: Elizabeth 'Beth' E., Lorena 'Rena' M., Gerald 'Jerry' M Jr., Nellie M., Dixie L., John E. and Robert 'Bobby' F (deceased as infant)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Benton County Auditor, Marriage Certificates, 1905-1995
County: Benton
Reference Number: cebenmarcert0005307
Document: 5301
Bride's Name: Nellie M Hicks
Age: 18
Single
Groom's Name: Gerald M Voss
Age: 22
Divorced
Marriage Date: 4/13/1946
County: Benton
Record Series: Marriage Certificate
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
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BIO:
Nellie Marie Hicks was born in Walla Walla, Washington, to Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks. Nellie was the 4th born of eight children: Lawrence 'Larry', Ellen, Betty, Nellie, Mildred (Micki), Violet, Jenny, and Pearl.
Growing up, Nellie was raised in nearby Waitsburg, WA. Nellie attended a small school of 12, and six were her siblings. When her parents moved to Grandview, WA in 1945, Nellie left high school to go to work. Through her work at a restaurant, she met a co-worker named Agnes Voss who invited Nellie to her home for a Halloween party. It was there that Agnes introduced Nellie to her son, Gerald Michael Voss (Sr) who was home on leave from the Navy. Gerald and Nellie were married six months later April 13, 1946.
Nellie and Gerald raised their family in Grandview, WA and later moved to Warden, WA.
Nellie's father (Callie Hicks) was a section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad. At one time, her parents lived in a railroad work train, with living quarters which was a series of box cars. As a result, Nellie always had a fascination for the railroad and collected train memorabilia.
Nellie spent a lot of time in her flower garden. Every year, she would make freezer jams from her grapes, strawberries, and raspberries to give family members. And every year, she made large Christmas 'baskets' for her children and their families with her homemade cookies, fudges, and candies - a tradition Agnes Voss also did each year. All year, when Nellie's children and grandchildren would come to visit her, she always had homemade cookies or candies on hand for them to enjoy.
Nellie enjoyed fishing with her husband and her brother Lawrence. She liked sturgeon fishing and camping as well.
Nellie liked to play cards. Whenever anyone came to visit, they eventually ended up in her living room around her dining room table playing cards, pinochle or '31'.
Nellie loved her family. 4th of July was an annual celebration event for siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, children and grandchildren to meet at Nellie's house. Many came from Canada, California and Texas staying to visit for a week or two. These events consisted of camping and potlucks of approximately 80 people.
Nellie was a 'giver to a fault' often sacrificing her own needs to the wants and needs of others.
Nellie strongly believed in remembering and paying homage to those family members who passed on. Every spring, Nellie would visit their graves and leave flowers.
Nellie was the glue which held her family together. 'That's what it is really about you know, family'. Nellie was proud of all her children. Nellie will be forever in our hearts, and forever missed.
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OBITUARY: NELLIE VOSS
January 23, 1928 – November 13, 2017
Nellie M. Voss, 89, of Warden, Washington, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born in Walla Walla on January 23, 1928. She was married to Gerald Michael Voss on April 13, 1945. They had 8 children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage, until Gerald’s passing on October 15, 1991.
Nellie worked as a laborer for a variety of different processing plants. She was a strong willed woman, determined and resolute, and she loved to dance. She enjoyed her flower garden, but her primary passion in life was for her family. She will be dearly missed.
She was survived by her children: Callie (Myrtle) Voss of Warden, Washington, Lorena (Arvel) Cain of Porterville, California, Gerald (Linda) Voss Jr. of Benton City, Washington, Nellie (Terrill) Hope of Kennewick, Washington, Dixie Flores of Warden, Washington, and John (Janice) Voss of Warden, Washington, and sisters: Violet Whitney of Warden, Washington, and Jennie (Lloyd) Underwood of West Richland, Washington.
Nellie also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Voss, her parents, Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks, her son, Robert Voss, and her daughter Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, and her grandson, Daniel Tenhet, her siblings: Lawrence Hicks, Ellen Withers, Betty Jean Browning, Mickey Hancock, and Pearl Farnsworth.
Funeral arrangements will begin with a viewing at 10:00 am, services at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stevens Funeral Chapel, in Othello, Washington.
(Source: Published in Tri-City Herald on Nov. 16, 2017 and Columbia Basin Herald Moses Lake November 16, 2017)
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CEMETERY DETAILS: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden, WA
DATE OF BURIAL: November 18, 2017
* Buried next to her husband Gerald M Voss Sr with shared headstone
(Personal Note: This is my mother. I miss calling you during the day, and stopping by on my way back from work to visit, your cards as well as our talks! Miss you. Love, Jerry Voss, Jr)
SIBLINGS: (1 brother and 7 girls); Two sisters still to be linked - Violet Hicks Whitney & Jenny Hicks Merriman
MARRIAGE: Gerald M Voss, Sr
DATE: April 13, 1946 / Grandview, Yakima County, Washington
CHILDREN BORN FROM THIS UNION: Elizabeth 'Beth' E., Lorena 'Rena' M., Gerald 'Jerry' M Jr., Nellie M., Dixie L., John E. and Robert 'Bobby' F (deceased as infant)
Record Series: Marriage Records
Collection: Benton County Auditor, Marriage Certificates, 1905-1995
County: Benton
Reference Number: cebenmarcert0005307
Document: 5301
Bride's Name: Nellie M Hicks
Age: 18
Single
Groom's Name: Gerald M Voss
Age: 22
Divorced
Marriage Date: 4/13/1946
County: Benton
Record Series: Marriage Certificate
(Source: Washington State Digital Archives, Marriage Records)
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BIO:
Nellie Marie Hicks was born in Walla Walla, Washington, to Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks. Nellie was the 4th born of eight children: Lawrence 'Larry', Ellen, Betty, Nellie, Mildred (Micki), Violet, Jenny, and Pearl.
Growing up, Nellie was raised in nearby Waitsburg, WA. Nellie attended a small school of 12, and six were her siblings. When her parents moved to Grandview, WA in 1945, Nellie left high school to go to work. Through her work at a restaurant, she met a co-worker named Agnes Voss who invited Nellie to her home for a Halloween party. It was there that Agnes introduced Nellie to her son, Gerald Michael Voss (Sr) who was home on leave from the Navy. Gerald and Nellie were married six months later April 13, 1946.
Nellie and Gerald raised their family in Grandview, WA and later moved to Warden, WA.
Nellie's father (Callie Hicks) was a section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad. At one time, her parents lived in a railroad work train, with living quarters which was a series of box cars. As a result, Nellie always had a fascination for the railroad and collected train memorabilia.
Nellie spent a lot of time in her flower garden. Every year, she would make freezer jams from her grapes, strawberries, and raspberries to give family members. And every year, she made large Christmas 'baskets' for her children and their families with her homemade cookies, fudges, and candies - a tradition Agnes Voss also did each year. All year, when Nellie's children and grandchildren would come to visit her, she always had homemade cookies or candies on hand for them to enjoy.
Nellie enjoyed fishing with her husband and her brother Lawrence. She liked sturgeon fishing and camping as well.
Nellie liked to play cards. Whenever anyone came to visit, they eventually ended up in her living room around her dining room table playing cards, pinochle or '31'.
Nellie loved her family. 4th of July was an annual celebration event for siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, children and grandchildren to meet at Nellie's house. Many came from Canada, California and Texas staying to visit for a week or two. These events consisted of camping and potlucks of approximately 80 people.
Nellie was a 'giver to a fault' often sacrificing her own needs to the wants and needs of others.
Nellie strongly believed in remembering and paying homage to those family members who passed on. Every spring, Nellie would visit their graves and leave flowers.
Nellie was the glue which held her family together. 'That's what it is really about you know, family'. Nellie was proud of all her children. Nellie will be forever in our hearts, and forever missed.
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OBITUARY: NELLIE VOSS
January 23, 1928 – November 13, 2017
Nellie M. Voss, 89, of Warden, Washington, passed away November 13, 2017. She was born in Walla Walla on January 23, 1928. She was married to Gerald Michael Voss on April 13, 1945. They had 8 children and enjoyed 46 years of marriage, until Gerald’s passing on October 15, 1991.
Nellie worked as a laborer for a variety of different processing plants. She was a strong willed woman, determined and resolute, and she loved to dance. She enjoyed her flower garden, but her primary passion in life was for her family. She will be dearly missed.
She was survived by her children: Callie (Myrtle) Voss of Warden, Washington, Lorena (Arvel) Cain of Porterville, California, Gerald (Linda) Voss Jr. of Benton City, Washington, Nellie (Terrill) Hope of Kennewick, Washington, Dixie Flores of Warden, Washington, and John (Janice) Voss of Warden, Washington, and sisters: Violet Whitney of Warden, Washington, and Jennie (Lloyd) Underwood of West Richland, Washington.
Nellie also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren plus many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Voss, her parents, Callie Theodore Hicks and Mae Elizabeth Kinney Hicks, her son, Robert Voss, and her daughter Elizabeth “Beth” Keeling, and her grandson, Daniel Tenhet, her siblings: Lawrence Hicks, Ellen Withers, Betty Jean Browning, Mickey Hancock, and Pearl Farnsworth.
Funeral arrangements will begin with a viewing at 10:00 am, services at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Stevens Funeral Chapel, in Othello, Washington.
(Source: Published in Tri-City Herald on Nov. 16, 2017 and Columbia Basin Herald Moses Lake November 16, 2017)
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CEMETERY DETAILS: Sunset Memorial Gardens, Warden, WA
DATE OF BURIAL: November 18, 2017
* Buried next to her husband Gerald M Voss Sr with shared headstone
(Personal Note: This is my mother. I miss calling you during the day, and stopping by on my way back from work to visit, your cards as well as our talks! Miss you. Love, Jerry Voss, Jr)
SIBLINGS: (1 brother and 7 girls); Two sisters still to be linked - Violet Hicks Whitney & Jenny Hicks Merriman
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