Friday, August 1, 2014

My Mother's Father 02

Ancestry.com.

03 who/01 BFF/mom
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Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

Jul 23 (9 days ago)


to marilyn
can we still go there? I want to go back there

marilyn mitchell

9:38 AM (5 hours ago)


to me
I'm sorry I waited so long to answer this. Yes I believe we can still use ancestry.com

marilyn mitchell

10:17 AM (4 hours ago)


to me
I will probably renew it at a lower level

Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

10:47 AM (4 hours ago)


to marilyn
that's my deadline, ok, thanks

Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

1:37 PM (1 hour ago)


to marilyn
Given name
Richard
Surnames
Morehead family history
Ethnicity
White, Citizen
Last Known Residence
King County, Washington
Born
January 11, 1927
King County, Washington
Death
October 12, 2008
Roseburg, Douglas County, Oregon
Education
4 Years Of High School
Professions
Semiskilled Occupations In Building Of Aircraft, Nec
Military Service
Military serial#: 39487649
Enlisted: April 13, 1945 in Ft Lewis Washington
Military branch: No Branch Assignment
Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
Gender
Male

Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

1:42 PM (1 hour ago)


to marilyn
Your father's father was Charles Morehead, right?



http://www.ancientfaces.com/person/charles-morehead/11411649
Charles Morehead (1908 - 1974) was born on November 25, 1908. He was born into the Morehead family.
Charles had no marriages. Charles died in January 1974 at age 65.
Charles Morehead's last known residence is at New Britain, Hartford County, Connecticut.
We were able tofind a death record for Charles Morehead in the United States Social Security Master Death Index (SSDI). What is the SSDI?

My Mother's Father

our Father at nrtoday.com:

Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

2:32 PM (26 minutes ago)


to marilyn
Read this about your father:
http://www.nrtoday.com/article/20081019/OBITS/810209933

Richard E. Morehead

January 13, 1927- October 12, 2008

Dick was born in Seattle, Washington, and raised on Mercer Island. Roseburg has been his home for over forty years and he thoroughly enjoyed begin an Oregonian. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. During the Second World War he proudly served in the U.S. Army. His lifelong career in insurance began in Seattle and soon he transferred to Portland as a Casualty Insurance Manager, progressed on to become a Bond Manager and then a Branch Manager. In 1965 he came to Roseburg as a partner in an insurance agency. After a number of years he merged with Umpqua Insurance. Dick remained with Umpqua for 19 years until his retirement. They were good years spent in a business he enjoyed. He often made the comment " I enjoy this business with its challenges". Dick had belonged to the Morning Rotary, was a Paul Harris member and felt that being a math mentor was an honor. He also enjoyed his longstanding membership in the Roseburg Country Club. Dick belonged to the Chamber of Commerce and was a Past President. He was a former chairman of the Community Cancer Center and continued to serve as their treasurer. He had served as District Chairman of Douglas Fir District Boy Scouts and had received their Award of Merit. Hobbies he enjoyed included golfing, fishing, hunting, gardening and reading. Dick and his wife, Danese, (Skip) enjoyed many trips over the years. Dick is survived by his wife, Danese (Skip) of 39 years; son, Brian and his wife, Lori; daughter, Danese Ann Gordon and her husband, Steve, who had been like a son to Dick; daughters, Karen Williams and Marilyn Morehead. He was the proud grandpa of 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Erwin; his first wife, Dwana, and son-in-law, Jimmy Williams. Dick daily enjoyed the beauties and joys that our Lord provides and he lived his life with a strong spiritual belief. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at their home, 1346 Fisher Rd.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Community Cancer Center at 545 W. Umpqua, Roseburg, OR. 97471.

Joey Arnold <joeyarnoldvn@gmail.com>

2:46 PM (13 minutes ago)


to marilyn
This article says that Danese Ann is the daughter of Dick, but that is only partly true and it doesn't talk about his first wife. It is better to be accurate.