Victor Perdew was the 9th of twelve children born to:
Rufus Putnam Perdew Sr., b. Aug. 14, 1854 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, IA. and d. Sep. 7, 1939 in Upland, San Bernardino County, CA. &
Georgianna (Day) Perdew, b. May 16, 1873 in Etiwanda, San Bernardino County, CA. and d. Jan. 11, 1932 in San Bernardino County, CA.

'Put' and 'Anna' had 12 children;
1. Daisy May Perdew, b. Feb. 3, 1890 in San Bernardino, S.B. Co., CA. and d. Jul. 16, 1938 in Chino, S. B. Co., CA. Daisy marr. Christian William Niederman.
2) Birdie Leone Perdew, b. Nov. 2, 1892 in Etiwanda, S. B. Co., CA. and d. 1978 in Upland, S. B. Co., CA. Birdie married Adam Bryden.
3) Josie Perdew, b. Nov. 11, 1894 and d. Nov. 13, 1905 at the age of 11.
4) Rufus Putnam Jr. ('Doc') Perdew, b. Jun. 11, 1897 in Grapeland, S.B. Co., CA. and d. Jul. 4, 1948 in Ontario, S.B. Co., CA. 'Doc' married Ernestina Carpena.
5) Florence Perdew, b. Jul. 10, 1900 in San Bernardino, S.B. Co., CA. and d. abt. 1970 in Upland, S.B. Co., CA. Florence marr. Carl Stewart Graves.
6) Mary ('Mame') Perdew, b. Sep. 2, 1902 in Etiwanda, S. B. Co., CA. and d. May 2, 1975 in San Antonio Hospital, Upland, S.B. Co., CA. 'Mame' marr. Louis Clinton Lamb.
7) Etta Mae (changed from Henrietta Wanda) Perdew, b. Sep. 19, 1904 in San Bernardino, S. B. Co., CA. and d. Dec. 17, 1975, in Upland, S.B. Co., CA. 'Etta' marr. Peryman Hubbard Evans.
8) George Ralph Perdew, b. Jan. 11, 1907 in San Bernardino,S.B. Co., CA. and d. abt. 1971, in San Jacinto, Riverside Co., CA. Ralph marr. 1) Dorothy Kaufman, 2) Marcia __ and 3) Grace Zingler.
9) Victor Perdew, b. Jan. 5, 1909 in Etiwanda, S. B. Co., CA. and d. Sep. 8, 1962, Lake Arrowhead, S.B. Co., CA. Victor marr. 1) Odessa McLaughlin and 2) Mrs. Joyce L. (Russell) Sather.
10) Hazel Elizabeth Perdew, b. Mar. 28, 1911 in Etiwanda, S.B. Co., CA. and d. May 8, 1977, San Bernardino, S. B. Co., CA. Hazel marr. Theodore Roosevelt Lamb.
11) Douglas Steven(s) Perdew, b. Jan. 5, 1914 in Upland, S.B. Co., CA. and d. Mar. 2, 1958 in Medford, Jackson Co., OR. Douglas marr. Sara Harrietta Mapstead.
12) Benjamin Greenberry Ferdinand Rubidoux Benton Perdew, b. Jan. 6, 1916 in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. and d. Oct. 25, 1977 in Joplin, Jasper, MO. Benjamin marr. 10 Maudie Balding/Baldwin and 2) Mrs. Vada (Lewis) Campbell.

Rufus Putnam Sr. also had three other children by his first wife, who died in childbirth:
1) Grace Lillian (Perdew) Warner
2) Belle W. (Perdew) (Van Koevering)
3)'Baby', died at birth, 7 Nov., 1887

In the 1910 U.S. census, 1 1/2 yr. old Victor Perdew, b. in CA.. was living on Etiwanda Ave. in Cucamonga, San Bernardino, CA. with his
58 yr. old father, Rufus P. Perdew, a farmer on the home farm, b. in IA.,
38 yr. old mother, Georgia Anna Perdew, b. in CA.
17 yr. old sister, Birdie (Leone) Perdew, b. in CA.
12 yr. old brother, Putman Perdew Jr., b. in CA. 9 yr. old sister, Florence Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. old sister, Mamie Perdew, b. in CA.
6 yr. old sister, (Etta Mae) Etiwanda Perdew, b. in CA.
3 yr. old brother, (George) Ralph Perdew, b. in CA.
Rufus's parents were both b. in IA.
Georgia Anna's father was b. in England & her mother in TX.
This was a second marriage for Rufus Sr. and a first marriage for Georgia Anna. They had been married for 20 years. Georgia Annie was the mother of 9 children, only 8 still alive by this census.

The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 9, Sat. Sep. 29, 1917
VICTOR PERDEW HURT BY AUTO
Etiwanda, Sept. 28 – (Staff correspondence of THE SUN).
Mr. and Mrs. Putnam Perdew's little son, Victor was badly hurt a few days ago when struck by an automobile. The little boy had gotten out of a buggy to pick up some tinfoil beside the road and came back into the road in front of a machine which struck him, rendering him unconscious, in which condition he remained for 11 hours. He recovered rapidly and is now able to be about. The driver of the machine picked him up, took him to Upland, procured a trained nurse for him and did everything possible for his relief.

According to the 1920 U.S. census, 11 yr. old Victor Perdew, b. in CA., was living at 1192 9th St. in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. with his
66 yr. old father, Putnam R. Perdew, an apiculturalist (beekeeper), working out, b. in IA.
47 yr. old mother, Anna Perdew, a house-keeper, working out, b. in CA.
15 yr. old sister, (Mary) Etta Perdew, b. in CA.
12 yr. old brother, Ralph Perdew, b. in CA.
7 yr. 10 mth. old sister, Hazel Perdew, b. in CA.
5 yr. old brother, Douglas Perdew, b. in CA.
4 yr. old brother, Benjaman Perdew, b. in CA.
22 yr. old brother, Putnam Perdew Jr., b. in CA. Anna's father was b. in England and her mother in TX.
Rufus Putnam's parents were b. in IA.

Excerpt from the memoirs of Jim E. Lamb, nephew of Vic Perdew:
"My Perdew uncles, Vic, Ralph and Doug, were known for getting into trouble, especially during the Depression Years (1929-1933). They had a fondness for stealing chickens from one farmer, then another, but they did steal the chickens to eat. Their dad, 'Putt', used to say, "My boys are good boys, they just have 'fowl' stomachs, that's all!"
They once talked their brother-in-law, Hubbard Evans, into going along with them one night. They picked an old farmer they knew went to bed early, and was deaf, but they told Hubbard the old man was really mean and kept a shotgun loaded with buckshot. They told Hubbard, "When you grab a chicken, be sure you squeeze it around the neck so it can't make noise." When they each had a chicken and started out of the hen house, the last one, Ralph, threw his chicken against the wall, which made all the chickens start cackling. They all broke and ran across the field. Vic and Doug were holding their chickens by the legs and shaking them so they would cackle louder. Hubbard was running in front of the others, still holding his chicken by the neck. They hollered, "Hubbard, squeeze that chicken's neck, don't let her cackle," to which Hubbard replied, "If this damn chicken is getting any air, it's through her a**!"
Some time later, the three brothers were caught skinning out a yearling calf they found along a road, and were sent to a CCC boy's camp (to house youthful offenders), during the construction of Hwy. 243, up the side of San Jacinto mountains. During their time in the CCC's, two of them, Ralph and Vic, learned to cook and later became chefs as their trade."

Victor married:
1) Odessa McLaughlin on April 19, 1936 in Yuma CA.
2) Mrs. Joyce L. (Russell) Sather on May 22, 1955 in Las Vegas, NE. She was b. November 8, 1928, Cordell, OK., the daughter of Delbert Thomas and Elsa Emma (Lee) Russell.

In the April 5, 1930 U.S. census, 21 yr. old Victor Perdew, a restaurant chef, b. in CA., was a boarder at 1136 Heintz St., Covina, L.A., CA. in the home of 42 yr. old widow, Mabel Flannery, b. in MO. and
Mabel's 14 yr. old daughter, Helen Jakle, b. in CA.
Mabel's 75 yr. old mother, Elizabeth Wise, b. in MO.
Victor's father was b. in IA. and his mother in CA.

Riverside Daily Press (Riverside, CA.), P. 14
Friday, Aug. 14, 1931
INTENTION TO WED
Victor D. Perdew, 22, Upland, and Helen L. Jakle, 18, Los Angeles.

In the 1940 U.S. census, 31 yr. old Victor D. Perdew, a W.P.A. (Work Projects Administration) laborer, b. in CA.,
was living in a home (not a farm) he owned, valued at $500, at 1007 Pipe Line Av. in Ontario, San Bernardino, CA. with his
21 yr. old wife, Odessa Perdew, b. in CA.
2 yr. old daughter, Marsha Perdew, b. in CA.
In 1935, Victor was living in Upland, San Bernardino, CA. and Marsha was living in Ontario, S.B., CA.
The highest grade Victor and Marsha had completed was second year of high school.
Victor worked 52 weeks in 1939 and his income was listed as $576. He had no income from other sources.
He was classified as a wage or salary worker in Government (W.P.A.) work.

In the 1940 Pomona, CA. City Directory, Victor D. Perdew, an airport worker, is listed with his wife, Odessa Perdew at 1007 Pipe Line Av.

In the 1949 Ontario, CA. City Directory, Victor D. Perdew, a chef, is listed with his wife, Odessa M. Perdew at 277 La Vine.

In the 1951 Ontario, CA. City Directory, Victor D. Perdew, a chef, is listed with his wife, Odessa M. Perdew at 505 Calle Casino.

Victor and Odessa Perdew had two daughters:
1. Marsha Darlene/Jean Perdew, b. Apr. 1, 1938 in Ontario, San Bernardino, CA. and d. March 31, 2002 in San Diego county, CA. Marsha marr. first, Robert Lee Belyeu.
2. Patricia Perdew, b. in Ontario, San Bernardino, CA.

Victor was a very well known chef in San Bernardino. He perfected the Orange Show Pie which was the hit at the 47th National Orange Show.

The San Bernardino County Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 31, Sat., Mar. 24, 1962
Excerpt from: Orange Show Pie Newest Of Exposition Surprises
The eye is on the pie at the 47th National Orange Show!
The latest creation of Orange Blossom-Orange Empire Room Chef Victor Perdew is the official Orange Show Pie.
Trying for years, Perdew finally hit upon his tasty treat at this year's show.
It was really very easy when I finally got the right ingredients. Pure fresh orange juice, honey and cream. A chef for 36 years, Perdew is now executive chef at the Orange Show Cafeteria, under contract to Edith's Gourmet Service.
"We are really thrilled with this pie," said James and Edith Goldberg, managers of the restaurant. "It's not too tart, nor too sweet. Has that orange flavor in just the right amount."
Chefs in their own right, the Goldbergs have turned the Orange Show restaurant into one of the most sought after spots for everything from cocktail parties to conventions.
Capable of serving up to 6,000 persons in one day, the kitchens of the Orange Blossom and Orange Empire Rooms are the largest outside of the Los Angeles area.
When preparing to serve guests at the National Orange Show or at any other of the functions held there, the Goldbergs estimate the number of people to attend and Chef Perdew orders the food.
Asked how he goes about getting the right amount of food every time, Perdew smiles and answers, "Thirty-six years of experience."

San Bernardino Daily Sun (San Bernardino, CA.), P. 29, Col. 1
Thu., May 24, 1962
Letter to the: They Tell Me column, by Earl E. Buie
Victor Perdew, 323 Scenic Way, Rim Forest, writes:
"Dear Earl:
"Can you find our from your readers where Utah Street used to be in San Bernardino, or if- there still is a Utah Street
"My uncle, Ferdinand Perdew, and my father, Putnam, ran a produce and meat market at the corner of 3rd and Utah streets in 1863. Among their specialties were mountain sheep and venison.
" The question of where Utah Street was came up at the Perdew family reunion a few weeks ago. It was attended by 100 members of the family. The Perdew's came to the valley in 1850 (1861) and we estimate there are now some 200 descendants in the area."
Perdew's question, where was Utah Street, is a simple one to answer. Utah is today's 'D' Street. The earlier maps of the San Bernardino townsite show the Mormon colonizers originally named the north-south streets Kirkland, Camel, Grafton, Utah, Salt Lake, California, Independence, Nauvoo and Far West. Later the north-south streets were lettered, A to I.
Still later, but on separate occasions, A Street was changed to Sierra Way, B street to Mountain View Avenue, and C Street to Arrowhead Avenue.
The east-west streets of the mile-square townsite were numbered 1st to 10th. Only one east-west street, 1st, was changed. It is today's Rialto Avenue.

The Daily Sun, Monday, Sept. 10, 1962
Funeral Set for Well-Known Area Chef Victor Perdew
Victor Perdew, 53, of 323 Scenic Way, Rim Forest, executive chef at the Orange Show Cafeteria, died Saturday, (Sept. 8, 1962) at a Lake Arrowhead hospital (of a heart attack). A native of Etiwanda, and a resident of Rim Forest for 2 1/2 years, he had lived in the Southland area all of his life.
Perdew had been a chef for Southern Pacific Railroad, Harold's Club in Fontana, the Arrowhead Chalet, and was chef and dietician at Kaiser Foundation Hospital for nine years prior to becoming a chef for Edith Gourmet Cafeteria Service at the Orange Show. National figures for Gov. Edmund G. Brown.
Survivors include the widow, Joyce;
two daughters, Mrs. Robert Belyeu of Baldwin Park and Mrs. Clarence L. Coley of El Monte;
a son, Jim, of Rim Forest;
five sisters, Mrs. Adam Bryden and Mrs. Carl Graves of Upland, Mrs. Lou Lamb of Santa Ana, Mrs. Theodore Lamb of San Bernardino, and Mrs. Harry Evans of Anchorage, Alaska;
two brothers, Ralph of Anchorage, and Benjamin of San Bernardino;
and six grandchildren.
Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Stone's Funeral Home, Upland, with Rev. Donald R. Kaelin, associate pastor of Upland First Methodist Church officiating. Entombment will be in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario.