Pickering-Walls Family

Person Page 1

Gordon Stephen Pickering

M, #1, Living
Last Edited8 February 2019

Parents

FatherGordon Lindley Pickering (b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009)
MotherRose Elizabeth Brewer (b. 21 January 1917, d. 23 April 2010)

Gwen Elaine Sinclair

F, #2, Living
Last Edited1 February 2019

Rose Elizabeth Brewer

F, #3, Deceased, b. 21 January 1917, d. 23 April 2010
Last Edited5 February 2019

Parents

Family: Gordon Lindley Pickering (b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009)

SonGordon Stephen Pickering
DaughterStephany Jane Pickering+ (b. 16 September 1954, d. 18 July 2019)

Biography

BirthRose Elizabeth Brewer was born on 21 January 1917 in Greenville, Bond, Illinois, United States.1
MarriageGordon Lindley Pickering and she were married on 14 December 1946 at First Methodist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, United States.1
DeathShe died on 23 April 2010 at age 93 in Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas, United States.

Citations

  1. [S57] Unknown, Gordon Lindley Pickering, Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Gordon Lindley Pickering

M, #4, Deceased, b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009
Last Edited27 February 2019

Parents

FatherFrank Isaac Pickering (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)
MotherBertha Elizabeth Davis (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)

Family: Rose Elizabeth Brewer (b. 21 January 1917, d. 23 April 2010)

SonGordon Stephen Pickering
DaughterStephany Jane Pickering+ (b. 16 September 1954, d. 18 July 2019)

Biography

MilitaryGordon Lindley Pickering served in the military Extended Active Duty Dec. 8, 1941 to May 09, 1946. Thirty years plus of Active and Reserve Duty. Colonel, AUS Retired.1
BirthHe was born on 18 February 1912 in Junction City, Geary, Kansas, United States.2
MarriageHe and Rose Elizabeth Brewer were married on 14 December 1946 at First Methodist Church in Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, United States.3
NoteIn 1989 Gordon applied to the Sons of the American Revolution as a direct descendant of Revolutionary War patriot Silas Winchester. A copy of the application can be viewed at the following link:
DeathHe died kidney failure on 28 June 2009 at age 97 in Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas, United States.

Citations

  1. [S65] Francine E. Walls, "Family information gleaned from files"; report, 18 Feb 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 2; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  3. [S57] Unknown, Gordon Lindley Pickering, Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Carmen Marie Schleiger

F, #5, Living
Last Edited7 February 2019

Stephany Jane Pickering

F, #6, Deceased, b. 16 September 1954, d. 18 July 2019
Last Edited30 April 2020

Parents

FatherGordon Lindley Pickering (b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009)
MotherRose Elizabeth Brewer (b. 21 January 1917, d. 23 April 2010)

Biography

BirthStephany Jane Pickering was born on 16 September 1954 in Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.1
DeathShe died of cancer on 18 July 2019 at age 64 in Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, United States.

Citations

  1. [S57] Unknown, Donnie Conner, Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Bertha Elizabeth Davis

F, #7, Deceased, b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969
Last Edited13 March 2019

Parents

FatherGeorge Stephen Davis (b. 13 May 1862, d. 1 July 1918)
MotherAnna Louisa ("Annie") Harvey (b. 28 May 1863, d. 27 September 1902)

Family: Frank Isaac Pickering (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)

SonGordon Lindley Pickering+ (b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Pickering+ (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)
DaughterFrances Evelyn Pickering+ (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)
DaughterEthel Virginia Pickering+ (b. 24 August 1922, d. 27 April 1958)

Biography

BirthBertha Elizabeth Davis was born on 23 February 1892 in Rossie, Clay, Iowa, United States.1,2
MarriageFrank Isaac Pickering and she were married on 2 March 1910 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2,3
Dona Neal, George Stephen Davis’ second wife, had a less than stellar reputation in the family as she was reported to treat her step-children poorly. When Dona Neal contracted tuberculosis, step-daughter, Bertha E. Davis, nursed her and thus contracted TB herself. Bertha met Frank I. Pickering at church, and they became engaged. When Bertha told Frank that she had been diagnosed with TB, he said, “I will marry you if you have a year or a month or a day to live.”4
WitnessOn July 4, 1913. Frank and Bertha, with his sister Lottie and his Knopf cousins, visited the Nederland Dam by Boulder, Colorado.
WitnessOn 2 January 1960 Frank and Bertha celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends in Ontario, California. A copy of the event card, the text of "Sketch of the 50 Years of Pickering" as read by Elizabeth (Pickering) Walls, and a letter from December 1959 describing the event preparations can be found at the following links:
Witness"The Odyssey of the Pickerings," a 1968 Christmas letter telling of Frank and Bertha Pickering's trip earlier that year to Colorado, Fulton, So. Dakota, Ann Arbor, Greenville, Illinois, Waco, Texas, etc., can be read at the following link:
DeathShe died on 13 March 1969 at age 77 in Upland, San Bernardino, California, United States.1,2
NoteA copy of the funeral program, from Mt. View Free Methodist Church in Upland, 17 March 1969, can be viewed at the following link:
BurialShe was buried at Bellevue Mausoleum in Ontario, San Bernardino, California, United States.1,2

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 2; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  4. [S65] Francine E. Walls, "Family information gleaned from files"; report, 18 Feb 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine E. Walls.

Frank Isaac Pickering

M, #8, Deceased, b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976
Last Edited12 April 2019

Parents

FatherIsaac Pickering (b. 14 March 1842, d. 23 July 1917)
MotherJane Metcalf (b. 25 July 1847, d. 4 September 1920)

Family 1: Bertha Elizabeth Davis (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)

SonGordon Lindley Pickering+ (b. 18 February 1912, d. 28 June 2009)
DaughterElizabeth Jane Pickering+ (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)
DaughterFrances Evelyn Pickering+ (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)
DaughterEthel Virginia Pickering+ (b. 24 August 1922, d. 27 April 1958)

Family 2: Edith Adalein Pacholke (d. 10 August 1970)

Biography

NotePickering Saga is a 95-minute video, edited by Francine E. Walls in 1991 from 8mm home video captured over nearly 30 years by Frank I. and Bertha Pickering. An 8-page program to accompany the video can be downloaded here
BirthFrank Isaac Pickering was born on 26 June 1887 in Fulton, Dakota Territory, United States.1,2
NoteIn 1901, Frank graduated in Louisville, Colorado. A copy of the program, in which Frank gave the Salutatory Address, is at the following link:
GraduationHe graduated on 6 June 1905 at State Prep School in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.
MarriageHe and Bertha Elizabeth Davis were married on 2 March 1910 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2,3
MoveJunction City, Geary, Kansas, United States.4
Dona Neal, George Stephen Davis’ second wife, had a less than stellar reputation in the family as she was reported to treat her step-children poorly. When Dona Neal contracted tuberculosis, step-daughter, Bertha E. Davis, nursed her and thus contracted TB herself. Bertha met Frank I. Pickering at church, and they became engaged. When Bertha told Frank that she had been diagnosed with TB, he said, “I will marry you if you have a year or a month or a day to live.”5
NoteOn July 4, 1913. Frank and Bertha, with his sister Lottie and his Knopf cousins, visited the Nederland Dam by Boulder, Colorado.
MoveSan Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States, in 1914.4
NoteFrank recalled a "Trip to the Hot Wells, Ostrich Farm and San Jose Mission, April 29, 1916," in a two-page typed document he later subtitled in pen, "When Gordon was a little boy & Elizabeth was a baby." A copy can be read at the following link:
MoveHonolulu, Hawaii Territory, United States, in 1926.4
NoteIn a 1 October 1926 letter "to my Friends in the States," Frank gives his impression of the Hawaiian Islands after. The letter can be read at the following link:
MoveOmaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States, in 1929.4
MoveHonolulu, Hawaii Territory, United States, in 1936.4
Note"These are Grandpa Pickering's recollections of events between 1910 and 1941, originally mostly typed, with numerous additions and corrections in pencil. There are twenty pages, and they were found among my Dad's (Gordon's) papers. Grandpa seems to have set these memories down in 1939, because mostly everything after November 1939 is handwritten"—Steven Pickering. See this linked PDF for the transcription:
MoveSan Francisco, California, United States, in 1939.4
MoveFt. Lewis, near, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States, in 1941.4
MoveSeattle, King, Washington, United States, in 1942.4
MiscHe ended his career with the rank of Lt. Col. on 31 December 1947.5
MoveOntario, San Bernardino, California, United States, in 1948.4
NoteA three-page typed autobiographical sketch, "Major Frank I. Pickering, Retired," composed sometime after 1955 (he refers to events up to age 69) can be viewed at the following link:
NoteOn 2 January 1960 Frank and Bertha celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends in Ontario, California. A copy of the event card, the text of "Sketch of the 50 Years of Pickering" as read by Elizabeth (Pickering) Walls, and a letter from December 1959 describing the event preparations can be found at the following links:
NoteOn 20 September 1965 Frank Isaac Pickering typed a 6-page letter, "When Grand Father Pickering was a Little Boy," addressed to Linda, Nancy and Janie Longenecker. A copy of this letter can be found at the following link:
NoteFrank dictated his life story to his niece, which was published in a series of articles, "Covered Wagon Days," in the Free Methodist in January 1967. The articles can be read in the following linked PDF file:
NoteIn 1967 Major Pickering visited his nephew, Dean Keller, in Kansas. This got the attention of the local newspaper, the Junction City Daily Union, which ran a feature on the return of its former wartime (WW I) correspondent. A copy of the article, "Former Ft. Riley Correspondent of Daily Union in 1911-15 Visits Post" can be read at the following link:
NoteIn a 7 May 1968 letter to his Metcalf cousins, Walter and Jessie, Frank Pickering updates on the family. A copy can be read at the following link:
Note"The Odyssey of the Pickerings," a 1968 Christmas letter telling of Frank and Bertha Pickering's trip earlier that year to Colorado, Fulton, So. Dakota, Ann Arbor, Greenville, Illinois, Waco, Texas, etc., can be read at the following link:
MarriageHe and Edith Adalein Pacholke were married on 19 December 1969.
MoveSeattle, King, Washington, United States, in 1970.4
DeathHe died on 16 June 1976 at age 88 at Warm Beach Manor in Arlington, Snohomish, Washington, United States.1,2,6
NoteA copy of Major Pickering's obituary from the Daily Report [Ontario-Upland, California] can be found at the following link:6
BurialHe was buried at Bellevue Cemetery in Ontario, San Bernardino, California, United States.1,2
Note"Sayings, pithy and otherwise, used by my mother and father," is an undated list of proverbs recollected by Major Pickering. It can be found at the following link:

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 2; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  4. [S71] "The Davis Trunk", unknown date, photocopy, in handwriting of Elizabeth Jane (Pickering) Walls.
  5. [S65] Francine E. Walls, "Family information gleaned from files"; report, 18 Feb 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine E. Walls.
  6. [S67] Maj. Pickering, The Daily Report, Ontario, California, 19 Jun 1976.

Jane Metcalf

F, #9, Deceased, b. 25 July 1847, d. 4 September 1920
Last Edited29 April 2021

Parents

FatherCharles Metcalf (b. 5 May 1824, d. 30 June 1890)
MotherMary Ann Page (b. 14 November 1819, d. 14 March 1887)

Family 1: Isaac Pickering (b. 14 March 1842, d. 23 July 1917)

SonIsaac Pickering (b. 14 December 1866, d. 14 December 1866)
SonWilliam Hanson Pickering+ (b. 14 April 1868, d. 22 August 1949)
DaughterSarah Ann Pickering+ (b. 13 April 1870, d. 11 April 1958)
DaughterMargaret Jane Pickering (b. 26 April 1873, d. 20 February 1890)
DaughterMary Eliza Pickering+ (b. 13 November 1876, d. 14 January 1950)
DaughterHattie Pickering (b. 16 May 1878, d. 16 May 1878)
DaughterCharlotte Sabrina ("Lottie") Pickering+ (b. 20 December 1883, d. 3 July 1958)
SonFrank Isaac Pickering+ (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)

Family 2: George W. Wood (b. 7 May 1845, d. 9 August 1920)

Biography

BirthJane Metcalf was born on 25 July 1847 in Langton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.1,2
WitnessShe witnessed the immigration of Charles Metcalf in 1850 in United States.1,2
WitnessShe appeared in the household of Charles Metcalf in the census on 26 June 1860 in Packwaukee, Marquette, Wisconsin, United States.3
MarriageIsaac Pickering and she were married on 15 February 1866 in Packwaukee, Marquette, Wisconsin, United States.1,2
MarriageGeorge W. Wood and she were married on 21 April 1919 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.
DeathShe died on 4 September 1920 at age 73 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2
BurialShe was buried at Green Mountain Cemetery in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2
Witness"Sayings, pithy and otherwise, used by my mother and father," is an undated list of proverbs recollected by Major Pickering. It can be found at the following link:

Person Exhibits

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S91] "1860 United States Federal Census", digital images, Ancestry.com (http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7667), Marquette Co., Wisconsin, population schedule, Packwaukee, p. 74, dwelling 577, family 548, Charles Metcalf; 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

Isaac Pickering

M, #10, Deceased, b. 14 March 1842, d. 23 July 1917
Last Edited30 April 2020

Parents

FatherIsaac Hanson Pickering (b. 14 July 1811, d. 25 February 1866)
MotherSarah King Cobb (b. 22 October 1810, d. 11 November 1848)

Family: Jane Metcalf (b. 25 July 1847, d. 4 September 1920)

SonIsaac Pickering (b. 14 December 1866, d. 14 December 1866)
SonWilliam Hanson Pickering+ (b. 14 April 1868, d. 22 August 1949)
DaughterSarah Ann Pickering+ (b. 13 April 1870, d. 11 April 1958)
DaughterMargaret Jane Pickering (b. 26 April 1873, d. 20 February 1890)
DaughterMary Eliza Pickering+ (b. 13 November 1876, d. 14 January 1950)
DaughterHattie Pickering (b. 16 May 1878, d. 16 May 1878)
DaughterCharlotte Sabrina ("Lottie") Pickering+ (b. 20 December 1883, d. 3 July 1958)
SonFrank Isaac Pickering+ (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)

Biography

BirthIsaac Pickering was born on 14 March 1842 in Brewer, Penobscot, Maine, United States.1,2
MilitaryHe served in the military Company G, 32nd Wisconsin Infantry.3
MarriageHe and Jane Metcalf were married on 15 February 1866 in Packwaukee, Marquette, Wisconsin, United States.1,2
DeathHe died on 23 July 1917 at age 75 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2
BurialHe was buried at Green Mountain Cemetery in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2
Witness"Sayings, pithy and otherwise, used by my mother and father," is an undated list of proverbs recollected by Major Pickering. It can be found at the following link:

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S82] Unknown, "Some descendants of Charles Metcalf", 4; narrative genealogy, 53 pages, undated; held by Francine Walls.

Elizabeth Jane Pickering

F, #11, Deceased, b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005
Last Edited8 April 2019

Parents

FatherFrank Isaac Pickering (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)
MotherBertha Elizabeth Davis (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)

Family: Dr. Forest Wesley Walls (b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012)

SonForrest Wesley Walls+ (b. 3 January 1939, d. 16 October 2009)
SonBurton Howard Walls+
DaughterFrancine Elizabeth Walls+
DaughterSylvia Jeanette Walls (b. 22 April 1954, d. 26 September 2008)

Biography

BirthElizabeth Jane Pickering was born on 23 February 1916 at Free Methodist Parsonage in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States.1,2,3
NoteAt the following link you can view a copy of Elizabeth's "baby book," a Borden's Condensed Milk "My Biography":
NoteIn an October, 1929 article, Enrollment Shows Increase of Sixty," a mention of Elizabeth Pickering coming from Honolulu is made within a discussion of North High School in Omaha's enrollment.  In another article from the same month, "From Tropical Honolulu, Elizabeth Pickering Dubiously Awaits Winter," she was interviewed about school in Hawaii and her doubts about Nebraska winters. Copies of both articles are at the following links:
NoteElizabeth received a mention in the 25 Dec. 1932 Omaha World-Herald, as a member of Omaha North High's Honor Society. The clipping can be viewed at the following link (she is middle row, far left):
NoteElizabeth graduated from North High School in Omaha on 9 June 1933.

A formal card announcing commencement exercises, and a calling card reading "Elizabeth Jane Pickering," can be found at the following link:
NoteShe earned an Associate in Arts from Central College in McPherson, Kansas. The commencement program can be viewed at the following link:
NoteShe graduated from the University of Hawaii, 22 June 1937. A copy of the graduation program can be found at the following link:
MarriageDr. Forest Wesley Walls and she were married on 17 October 1937 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States.1,4,2
WitnessA 24 October 1937 program for Sunday worship at the Free Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa, listed the Rev. E.W. Walls as Pastor, and Wesley Walls as Assistant Pastor. It also gives the news that "Brother and Sister Wesley Walls returned Thursday evening from their honeymoon." A copy of the program can be viewed at the following link:
NoteA 25 April 1986 letter to her daughter, Francine, accompanied a set of gravesite photographs of their ancestors. The letter can be viewed at the following link:
WitnessWes and Elizabeth Walls celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 17 October 1987. A copy of the invention can be found at the following link:
NoteElizabeth volunteered with the Blue Birds, Campfire Girls, Christian Youth Crusades and the Cancer Society. She also worked 25 years in the First Free Methodist Church library.5
WitnessThe September 1990 issue of RV Life magazine had an article "Lewis & Clark: The Voyage of Discovery" by Wesley and Elizabeth, describing their retracing of the Lewis and Clark trail. A copy of the article can be viewed at the following link:
WitnessIn April 1991, F. Wesley and Elizabeth Walls sat for an videotaped interview in which they talked about their lives. The video, Mother and Dad's Story 4/91 can be viewed by clicking the link.
NoteClipping from church newsletter "The Communicator" (First Methodist, Seattle), 20 Sept. 1999, "Retiring After 20 Years," Elizabeth Walls, retiring as church librarian.
NoteIn 11 January 2000 issue of The Communicator (bulletin of the First Free Methodist Church in Seattle) Elizabeth Walls was profiled, after receiving the Servant's Heart Award for her 60 years of volunteering with the church. A copy of the article can be found at the following link:
WitnessUndated notes on a yellow sketchpad, "Elizabeth and Wesley Walls, Houses Lived in since marriage Oct. 17, 1937," which can be viewed at the following link:
WitnessAn article, "Introduction of Wes and Elizabeth Walls," in the February 2004 issue of Christwood Courier contains a brief biographical sketch. It can be found at the following link:
DeathShe died on 2 February 2005 at age 88 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.1,2
NoteA copy of Elizabeth's obituary, from the Seattle Times, can be viewed at the following link:
NoteA Celebration of the Life of Elizabeth Jane Walls was held at the First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, 12 Feb. 2005. A copy of the program can be read at the following link:

Person Exhibits

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Dr. Forest Wesley Walls, Gordon L. Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  3. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 3; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  4. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Epson Wilbur Walls.
  5. [S69] Evie Hutton, "Introduction of Wes and Elizabeth Walls", Christwood Courier (Feb 2004 (Vol 10, No. 2)), 3.

Ethel Virginia Pickering

F, #12, Deceased, b. 24 August 1922, d. 27 April 1958
Last Edited15 February 2019

Parents

FatherFrank Isaac Pickering (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)
MotherBertha Elizabeth Davis (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)

Family: Robert Wiren (b. 3 September 1920, d. 13 January 1998)

SonKris Scotia Wiren+
SonRobert Craig Wiren (b. 23 April 1954, d. 10 October 1995)

Biography

BurialEthel Virginia Pickering was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.1
BirthShe was born on 24 August 1922 at Station Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, United States.1,2
MiscShe went by her middle name, Virginia.
MarriageRobert Wiren and she were married on 14 September 1945 in Seattle, Washington.1
DeathShe died Age at Death: 35 on 27 April 1958 at age 35 in Seattle, King, Washington.1

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 3; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Frances Evelyn Pickering

F, #13, Deceased, b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004
Last Edited12 April 2019

Parents

FatherFrank Isaac Pickering (b. 26 June 1887, d. 16 June 1976)
MotherBertha Elizabeth Davis (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)

Family: Justin Gooderl Longenecker (b. 4 May 1917, d. 14 September 2005)

DaughterLinda Jean ("Lynda") Longenecker+
DaughterNancy Louise Longenecker+
DaughterJane Evelyn Longenecker+

Biography

BurialFrances Evelyn Pickering was buried at Waco Memorial Park in Waco, McLennan, Texas, United States of America.1
NoteFrances, an accomplished violinist, was honored by her church for her contributions of many years. Remarks from her sister, Elizabeth (Pickering) Walls for the occasion can be read at the following link:
BirthShe was born on 11 January 1920 at Station Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, United States.1,2
MarriageJustin Gooderl Longenecker and she were married on 11 July 1942 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.1
WitnessThe Longeneckers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, 11 July 1992. A home video of the occasion can be viewed online.
DeathShe died on 23 June 2004 at age 84 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, United States of America.1

Citations

  1. [S49] Francine Walls, "Nancy Menendez Note"; report, 17 Jan 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine Walls.
  2. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 3; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Anna Louisa ("Annie") Harvey

F, #14, Deceased, b. 28 May 1863, d. 27 September 1902
Last Edited13 March 2019

Parents

FatherNathan Cook Harvey (b. 28 December 1837, d. 24 March 1909)
MotherMary M. Kersey (b. 27 June 1838, d. 19 September 1897)

Family: George Stephen Davis (b. 13 May 1862, d. 1 July 1918)

DaughterEthel Golda Davis (b. 2 August 1888, d. 21 November 1982)
SonHoward Nathan Davis (b. 18 May 1890, d. 12 February 1905)
DaughterBertha Elizabeth Davis+ (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)
DaughterEsther Estella Davis+ (b. 18 February 1894, d. 1 June 1970)
DaughterFlorence Clementine Davis (b. 17 May 1896, d. 18 May 1896)

Biography

BirthAnna Louisa ("Annie") Harvey was born on 28 May 1863 in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. Disagreement on birth year: 1862 or 1863?1,2,3
MarriageGeorge Stephen Davis and she were married on 10 April 1887 in Greenville, Clay, Iowa, United States.1,2,3
DeathShe died of Bright's disease. on 27 September 1902 at age 39 in Greenville, Bond, Illinois, United States.1,2,3
BurialShe was buried at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville, Bond, Illinois, United States.1,2

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 2; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

George Stephen Davis

M, #15, Deceased, b. 13 May 1862, d. 1 July 1918
Last Edited13 March 2019

Parents

FatherNathan Davis (b. 17 August 1837, d. 20 December 1907)
MotherHannah Melinda Hutchens (b. 3 February 1842, d. 22 September 1932)

Family 1: Anna Louisa ("Annie") Harvey (b. 28 May 1863, d. 27 September 1902)

DaughterEthel Golda Davis (b. 2 August 1888, d. 21 November 1982)
SonHoward Nathan Davis (b. 18 May 1890, d. 12 February 1905)
DaughterBertha Elizabeth Davis+ (b. 23 February 1892, d. 13 March 1969)
DaughterEsther Estella Davis+ (b. 18 February 1894, d. 1 June 1970)
DaughterFlorence Clementine Davis (b. 17 May 1896, d. 18 May 1896)

Family 2: Dona Neal (b. October 1859, d. 14 January 1913)

Biography

BirthGeorge Stephen Davis was born on 13 May 1862 in Valton, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States.1,2,3,4
MoveMahaska County, Iowa, United States, about 1871.4
EducationHe was educated at Friendswood Academy in Ironton, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States.4
MarriageHe and Anna Louisa ("Annie") Harvey were married on 10 April 1887 in Greenville, Clay, Iowa, United States.1,2,5
NoteThe George Stephen Davis family lived in Rossie, Iowa before 1900, moved to Greenville, IL in 1901 and Anna Louisa Davis died in Sept. 1902. The family owned land in S.D.and moved there, farmed 2 miles out of Olivet, S.D.  George Stephen Davis went back to Greenville, IL in 1905 Spring to marry Dona Neal. Moved to Greenville, IL in 1908. Aunt Ethel went one year to Greenville College.  Family moved to New Mexico summer of 1909 for a short time and then to Boulder, CO at 1121 North St.6
MarriageHe and Dona Neal were married in 1905 in Greenville, Bond County, Illinois, United States.
MoveDexter, Chaves, New Mexico Territory, United States, in 1908.7
MoveColorado, United States, about 1909.4
Dona Neal, George Stephen Davis’ second wife, had a less than stellar reputation in the family as she was reported to treat her step-children poorly. When Dona Neal contracted tuberculosis, step-daughter, Bertha E. Davis, nursed her and thus contracted TB herself. Bertha met Frank I. Pickering at church, and they became engaged. When Bertha told Frank that she had been diagnosed with TB, he said, “I will marry you if you have a year or a month or a day to live.”6
DeathHe died on 1 July 1918 at age 56 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado, United States.1,2,3,5
NoteA copy of George's obituary can be viewed at the following link:
BurialHe was buried at Montrose Cemetery in Greenville, Illinois, United States.1,2,3

Citations

  1. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 2.
  3. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 1; report, About 1940; 3 page typewritten report on descendants of William and Ann Davis held by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  4. [S68] "George Stephen Davis obituary", undated clipping, 1918, from unidentified newspaper; privately held 2019 by Francine E. Walls. "Greenville Iowa" is written in pen on the clipping.
  5. [S56] Unknown, "The Davis Line", 2.
  6. [S65] Francine E. Walls, "Family information gleaned from files"; report, 18 Feb 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine E. Walls.
  7. [S71] "The Davis Trunk", unknown date, photocopy, in handwriting of Elizabeth Jane (Pickering) Walls.

Dr. Forest Wesley Walls

M, #16, Deceased, b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012
Last Edited12 April 2019

Parents

FatherRev. Epson Wilbur ("E.W.") Walls (b. 8 June 1890, d. 20 October 1981)
MotherElsie Pearl Jackson (b. 3 March 1892, d. 11 July 1979)

Family: Elizabeth Jane Pickering (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)

SonForrest Wesley Walls+ (b. 3 January 1939, d. 16 October 2009)
SonBurton Howard Walls+
DaughterFrancine Elizabeth Walls+
DaughterSylvia Jeanette Walls (b. 22 April 1954, d. 26 September 2008)

Biography

NoteA biographical sketch of F. Wesley Walls, written by his daughter, Francine E. Walls, is at the following link:
BirthDr. Forest Wesley Walls was born on 23 April 1916 in Yale, Oklahoma, United States.1,2
BaptismHe was baptized on 5 November 1916.
MiscHe graduated from Central High School in 1933.3
NoteHe earned an Associate in Arts from Central College in McPherson, Kansas. The commencement program can be viewed at the following link:
MiscHe earned a B.A. in History in 1937 at Greenville College in Greenville, Bond, Illinois, United States.3
MarriageHe and Elizabeth Jane Pickering were married on 17 October 1937 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States.4,1,2
WitnessA 24 October 1937 program for Sunday worship at the Free Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa, listed the Rev. E.W. Walls as Pastor, and Wesley Walls as Assistant Pastor. It also gives the news that "Brother and Sister Wesley Walls returned Thursday evening from their honeymoon." A copy of the program can be viewed at the following link:
OrdinationHe was ordained in 1938.5
NoteAn article, "Tough Training Is Helpful----Say Army Fellows" (The Falcon, 12 March 1943) discussed Prof. Wesley Walls' efforts as physical education instructor in support of wartime regulations requiring daily physical exercise. A copy of the article can be read at the following link:
Note

He served as a Chaplain in the United States Army, with the rank of Captain.

In World War II he served February 4, 1945 – January 3, 1947, 11th Airborne 187th Regiment Gliders, Philippines, Okinawa and Japan.

In the Korean Conflict he served October 15, 1950 – 29 June, 1952 19th Engineer Combat Group Xcorps Function.

“He went by boat from US to Japan, then from Japan to Koreaby boat.  He landed in Pusan in June 1951 and went to Taegu by railway.  He flew into Chuncheon, Korea, with the 19th Engineer Combat Group Xcorps Function.  N. Korean 4.5 attack and goback.  Stalemate at 38th parallel near Reservoir.  Panmunjom 38 negational divided still.  He visited Seoul.

Inchon, harbor for Seoul. McArthur cut off N Korean army then China entered war with 300,000 ill-equipped men. Americans ran to evacuate by eastern harbor – flew in Bradley bridge as N. Koreans had blown up an important bridge and the convoy was backing up – did in matter of hours. Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Nov. 26, 1950 – Dec. 13, 1950.”

Information from Forrest W. Walls, son (deceased)6
NoteWesley was demobilized from WWII service on January 3, 1947. His decorations and citations included: Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with one bronze star, Word War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), Philippine Liberation Medal with one bronze star.

A copy of his discharge papers can be found at the following link:
NoteIn a 24 October 1950 letter to his sister Mable and brother-in-law Wesley, Forest Wesley Walls announces that he as reentered active duty with the U.S. Army. A copy of this letter is at the following link:
NoteDr. Walls's chaplaincy service was featured the full-page "Foto Feature" column of YPMS [Young Person's Missionary Society] News, February 1, 1952, a copy of which can be found at the following link:
NoteWesley served again in the Korean War and was discharged June 29, 1952. A copy of his Certificate of Service Card, and his service record (including his WWII service) can be found at the following links:
NoteIn 1953, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ran an article, "Newsmakers of Tomorrow," highlighting "100 young men of vision and vitality who received your nominations because they have already show unique qualities of leadership or promise of future achievement." Forrest W. Walls was among those selected. A copy of the article can be read at the following link:
MiscHe was awarded a Danforth Fellowship in 1957.3
MiscHe earned a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1958.3
NoteIn October 1962 Wesley and Elizabeth celebrated their 25th anniversary.
MiscHe was awared Fulbright-Hayes grant for study in India in 1964.3
MiscHe was Dean of Academic Affairs at Spring Arbor College between 1967 and 069.3
MiscHe was Dean of Liberal Studies at Seattle Pacific University between 1970 and 072.3
NoteAn article, "Poor Heath causes resignation of Dean Walls," from the 7 April 1972 The Falcon describes Walls stepping down as Dean of Academic Development and returning to the Political Science department to teach. A copy of the article is at the following link:
NoteDr. Walls was the subject of a "Featured Alumnus" article in the Winter, 1981 issue of Central College Bulletin (McPherson, Kansas ), an article which outlined his academic career. A copy can be found at the following link:
NoteA "Prayer at the Veterans Day Observance," by Dr. F. Wesley Walls, 24 October 1975, can be read at the following link:
Note"Seattle Pacific cashing in on interest in business classes" (Seattle Times, 28 Sept. 1977) discussed a new business school which had F. Wesley Walls as Director. The article can be viewed at the following link:
NoteIn 1980 Dr. Wesley Walls gave a speech, "Emerging Frontiers for Central College Graduates of 1980." A draft the speech, 10 pages with handwritten edits, can be viewed at the following link:
NoteWes and Elizabeth Walls celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 17 October 1987. A copy of the invention can be found at the following link:
WitnessAt Christmas 1987, F. Wesley Walls gave a lecture in honor of his grandfather, Henry Tetric Jackson, and Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge. The video can be viewed on YouTube here. Notes from the lecture, and a list of attendees can be found at the following links:
NoteThe September 1990 issue of RV Life magazine had an article "Lewis & Clark: The Voyage of Discovery" by Wesley and Elizabeth, describing their retracing of the Lewis and Clark trail. A copy of the article can be viewed at the following link:
NoteIn April 1991, F. Wesley and Elizabeth Walls sat for an videotaped interview in which they talked about their lives. The video, Mother and Dad's Story 4/91 can be viewed by clicking the link.
NoteUndated notes on a yellow sketchpad, "Elizabeth and Wesley Walls, Houses Lived in since marriage Oct. 17, 1937," which can be viewed at the following link:
NoteAn article, "Introduction of Wes and Elizabeth Walls," in the February 2004 issue of Christwood Courier contains a brief biographical sketch. It can be found at the following link:
DeathHe died on 29 June 2012 at age 96 in Shoreline, Washington, United States.2
NoteAn obituary for F. Wesley Walls ran in the Seattle Times on 13 July 2012. A transcription of that piece is at the following link:
NoteAn appreciation of his life, printed in the church bulletin, can be read at the following link:
NoteA copy of a funeral program, "A Celebration of the Life, F. Wesley Walls," 29 July 2012, including two photographs and a biographical sketch, can be viewed at the following link:

Citations

  1. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Epson Wilbur Walls, Gordon L. Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Dr. Forest Wesley Walls.
  3. [S66] David L. McKenna, "Featured Alumnus: F. Wesley Walls", Central College Bulletin (Winter, 1981), 10-11.
  4. [S51] Max L. Carpenter, p. 1, Francine E. Walls family archive; supplied by Francine E. Walls.
  5. [S69] Evie Hutton, "Introduction of Wes and Elizabeth Walls", Christwood Courier (Feb 2004 (Vol 10, No. 2)), 3.
  6. [S65] Francine E. Walls, "Family information gleaned from files"; report, 18 Feb 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine E. Walls.

Forrest Wesley Walls

M, #17, Deceased, b. 3 January 1939, d. 16 October 2009
Last Edited27 March 2019

Parents

FatherDr. Forest Wesley Walls (b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012)
MotherElizabeth Jane Pickering (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)

Biography

Person SourceForrest Wesley Walls had person sources.1
BirthHe was born on 3 January 1939 in Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States.2
DegreeHe received a B.A. degree in 1960 at Seattle Pacific College.
DegreeHe received a J.D. degree in 1962 at University of Washington Law School.
OccupationForrest Wesley Walls was a Partner and Chairman of the Municipal Department of the law firm Preston, Thorgrimson, Eillis & Holman.
DeathHe died on 16 October 2009 at age 70 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.2
NoteForrest's funeral service was held at the Free Methodist Church in Seattle, October 23, 2009. The audio from the service was recorded and can be listened to on YouTube here. A copy of the obituary, from Edmonds (Washington) Beacon, as well as a copy of the funeral program, can be read at the following links:

Citations

  1. [S52] Unknown, "Reverend E. Wilbur Walls Family"; report, 20 Oct 1981; typed descendant chart held by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Dr. Forest Wesley Walls, Gordon L. Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Francine E. Walls.

Francine Elizabeth Walls

F, #18, Living
Last Edited8 February 2019

Parents

FatherDr. Forest Wesley Walls (b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012)
MotherElizabeth Jane Pickering (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)

Family 3: James Alan Webb (b. 12 June 1943, d. 14 December 2019)

Sylvia Jeanette Walls

F, #19, Deceased, b. 22 April 1954, d. 26 September 2008
Last Edited8 April 2019

Parents

FatherDr. Forest Wesley Walls (b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012)
MotherElizabeth Jane Pickering (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)

Biography

Person SourceSylvia Jeanette Walls had person sources.1
BirthShe was born on 22 April 1954 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.2
DeathShe died on 26 September 2008 at age 54 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.2
NoteA program, "A Celebration of the Life of Sylvia Walls" from 19 Oct. 2008 can be viewed at the following link:

Citations

  1. [S52] Unknown, "Reverend E. Wilbur Walls Family"; report, 20 Oct 1981; typed descendant chart held by Francine E. Walls.
  2. [S53] Gordon L. Pickering, Dr. Forest Wesley Walls, Gordon L. Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Francine E. Walls.

Burton Howard Walls

M, #20, Living
Last Edited8 February 2019

Parents

FatherDr. Forest Wesley Walls (b. 23 April 1916, d. 29 June 2012)
MotherElizabeth Jane Pickering (b. 23 February 1916, d. 2 February 2005)

Justin Gooderl Longenecker

M, #21, Deceased, b. 4 May 1917, d. 14 September 2005
Last Edited26 February 2019

Parents

Family: Frances Evelyn Pickering (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)

DaughterLinda Jean ("Lynda") Longenecker+
DaughterNancy Louise Longenecker+
DaughterJane Evelyn Longenecker+

Biography

BurialJustin Gooderl Longenecker was buried at Waco Memorial Park.1
BirthHe was born on 4 May 1917 in Mayetta, Jackson, Kansas, United States. Discrepancy on birthplace: One source says Birmingham, Kansas, the other Mayetta, Kansas.1,2
MarriageHe and Frances Evelyn Pickering were married on 11 July 1942 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.1
NoteThe Longeneckers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, 11 July 1992. A home video of the occasion can be viewed online.
DeathHe died on 14 September 2005 at age 88 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, United States of America.1

Citations

  1. [S49] Francine Walls, "Nancy Menendez Note"; report, 17 Jan 2019; Microsoft Word file held by Francine Walls.
  2. [S57] Unknown, Longenecker Justin Gooderl, Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Gordon Stephen Pickering.

Jane Evelyn Longenecker

F, #22, Living
Last Edited8 February 2019

Parents

FatherJustin Gooderl Longenecker (b. 4 May 1917, d. 14 September 2005)
MotherFrances Evelyn Pickering (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)

Family 2: James Goode

Nancy Louise Longenecker

F, #23, Living
Last Edited8 February 2019

Parents

FatherJustin Gooderl Longenecker (b. 4 May 1917, d. 14 September 2005)
MotherFrances Evelyn Pickering (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)

Linda Jean ("Lynda") Longenecker

F, #24, Living
Last Edited5 February 2019

Parents

FatherJustin Gooderl Longenecker (b. 4 May 1917, d. 14 September 2005)
MotherFrances Evelyn Pickering (b. 11 January 1920, d. 23 June 2004)

Robert Craig Wiren

M, #25, Deceased, b. 23 April 1954, d. 10 October 1995
Last Edited8 April 2019

Parents

FatherRobert Wiren (b. 3 September 1920, d. 13 January 1998)
MotherEthel Virginia Pickering (b. 24 August 1922, d. 27 April 1958)

Biography

BirthRobert Craig Wiren was born on 23 April 1954 in Seattle, King, Washington, United States.1
GraduationHe graduated at Shoreline High School.2
GraduationHe graduated at University of Washington, with a B.A. in engineering.2
GraduationHe graduated at University of Washington, with a M.A. in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering.2
DeathHe died on 10 October 1995 at age 41 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, United States.1
NoteCraig Wiren (obituary) (son of Virginia Pickering Wiren)
Born April 23, 1954 in Seattle; passed away October 10, 1995 in Atlanta, GA. Meningococcal septicaemia.  He was a graduate of Shoreline High School, the University of Washington with a B.A. in Engineering and an M.A. in Nuclear Power Plant Engineering. He was working on the Guidance System Software for the Lockheed C-30 transport. Craig was a generous person with a lot of potential. He had a love of people and the Pacific NW.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  He is survived by his parents Robert and Agnes May Wiren; sister Terri Ault and family; brothers Kris Wiren and family; Tom Swenson and family; nephews Steve, Dan and Adam Wiren; niece Kiersti Johnson. Memorial service Saturday, Oct. 21 at 2 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 6701 30th Ave. S.W., Seattle. Remembrances to Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice—Seattle Times, October 19, 1995.

A copy of the obituary and a letter describing the funeral service from Elizabeth and Wesley Walls can be viewed at the following link:2

Citations

  1. [S57] Unknown, Wiren Robert, Pickering Pedigree Charts; supplied by Gordon Stephen Pickering.
  2. [S70] Robert (Craig) Wiren, The Seattle Times, Seattle, Washington, 19 Oct 1995.