Allie W. Greenwood

#101, b. 17 Nov 1915, d. 3 May 1957
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*17 Nov 1915 Allie W. Greenwood was born on 17 Nov 1915 at Mill Creek, OK. 
Marriage*1941 He married Marjorie Grace Bandy, daughter of Eldridge Wade Bandy and Olivia Lura Needham, in 1941. 
Burial*May 1957 Allie W. Greenwood was buried in May 1957; Fullerton, CA. 
Death*3 May 1957 He died on 3 May 1957 at Santa Clara, CA, at age 41. 

Family

Marjorie Grace Bandy b. 8 Aug 1915, d. 7 Jan 1998
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Merle Hey Bandy

#728, b. 9 Jul 1917, d. 9 Jul 1987
FatherOakley Wanless Bandy b. 23 May 1879, d. 14 Jan 1949
MotherOrpha Luella Derr b. 10 Jun 1876
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Person-Note* Merle was a fireman in Dubuque, IA
It is believed he died of a heart attack. 
Burial* Merle Hey Bandy was buried; Dubuque, IA. 
Birth*9 Jul 1917 He was born on 9 Jul 1917 at Dumont, IA. 
 He was the son of Oakley Wanless Bandy and Orpha Luella Derr. 
Death*9 Jul 1987 Merle Hey Bandy died on 9 Jul 1987 at CA at age 70. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Samuel Lee O'Neal

#638, b. 20 Mar 1918, d. 22 Feb 1986
Birth*20 Mar 1918 Samuel Lee O'Neal was born on 20 Mar 1918 at Denver, CO. 
Death*22 Feb 1986 He died on 22 Feb 1986 at Paonia, CO, at age 67. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Lorraine Heinemann

#80, b. 26 Sep 1918, d. 5 Jul 1989
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*26 Sep 1918 Lorraine Heinemann was born on 26 Sep 1918 at Wasta, SD. 
Marriage*1940 She married Howard Melville Bandy, son of Eldridge Wade Bandy and Olivia Lura Needham, in 1940. 
Death*5 Jul 1989 Lorraine Heinemann died on 5 Jul 1989 at Calistoga, CA, at age 70. 

Family

Howard Melville Bandy b. 17 Mar 1913, d. Jan 1989
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

John Barnes

#563, b. 19 Apr 1920, d. 7 Sep 1987
Birth*19 Apr 1920 John Barnes was born on 19 Apr 1920. 
Burial*Sep 1987 He was buried in Sep 1987; Oakes, ND. 
Death*7 Sep 1987 He died on 7 Sep 1987 at age 67. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Antonio Quinones

#605, b. 25 Jan 1921, d. 4 Aug 1973
Birth*25 Jan 1921 Antonio Quinones was born on 25 Jan 1921 at Mexico. 
Marriage*1971 She married Robert William Knabe, son of John Goodlove Knabe and Anna Mary Catherine Beck, in 1971. 
Death*4 Aug 1973 Antonio Quinones died on 4 Aug 1973 at Mexico at age 52. 

Family

Robert William Knabe b. 31 Mar 1912, d. 4 Dec 1987
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Vinton Thayer Needham

#366, b. 27 May 1921, d. Jan 1982
FatherSilas Thayer Needham b. 1 Dec 1881, d. 22 Jun 1954
MotherSusan Hayes b. 6 Jun 1888, d. 15 Dec 1957
Person-Note* From the Washington State Death Index 1907-1996

Name: Vinton T Needham
SSN: 503-18- 2096
Place of Death: Seattle
Residence: King
Age: 60 years
Gender: M
Date of Death: 12 Jan 1982
Certificate: 002384
_______________________________. 
Birth*27 May 1921 Vinton Thayer Needham was born on 27 May 1921. 
 He was the son of Silas Thayer Needham and Susan Hayes. 
Death*Jan 1982 Vinton Thayer Needham died in Jan 1982 at Ravensdale, King Co, WA, at age 60. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Claude Eldridge Bandy

#554, b. 1 Jul 1921, d. 26 Jun 1984
FatherGerald Eldridge Bandy b. 23 Mar 1900, d. 7 Aug 1955
MotherMary Pickell b. 9 Apr 1901, d. 24 May 1985
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*1 Jul 1921 Claude Eldridge Bandy was born on 1 Jul 1921 at Miller, SD. 
 He was the son of Gerald Eldridge Bandy and Mary Pickell. 
Burial*Jun 1984 Claude Eldridge Bandy was buried in Jun 1984; Mina, SD. 
Death*26 Jun 1984 He died on 26 Jun 1984 at Rapid City, SD, at age 62. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Phillis Mae Bandy

#457, b. 1922, d. 1922
FatherLouis Vernon Bandy b. 11 May 1898, d. 30 Oct 1970
MotherWanda Milliken b. 15 Nov 1900, d. 18 Apr 1959
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Death*1922 Phillis Mae Bandy died in 1922 at Huron, SD. 
Birth*1922 She was born in 1922 at Huron, SD. 
 She was the daughter of Louis Vernon Bandy and Wanda Milliken. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Morris Elwin Bandy

#556, b. 18 May 1923, d. 19 Mar 1968
FatherGerald Eldridge Bandy b. 23 Mar 1900, d. 7 Aug 1955
MotherMary Pickell b. 9 Apr 1901, d. 24 May 1985
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Person-Note* Copy of a letter written by Morris in 1957 to his Aunt Marjorie Bandy Greenwood.

Saturday AM

Dear Marge:

I wrote you a letter from Spencer the other night but will write a longer one now... it's a chilly, rainy day out today so a good day to get a decent letter off.

We have had over four inches of rain in NW Iowa the past ten days and it has been the slow type of rain that doesn't run off so everyone is very happy about it. Had a lengthy dry spell for quite awhile. Muriel and I have been planting grass and moving shubbery so this long rain is fitting in just right.

First of all, about the kids. Mike is at the age now where he is thinking of girls and walks around with his head in the clouds all day and never hears a word that you say to him. Muriel will tell him something and within two minutes, he will ask her to repeat what she said. I'm getting so that I prefix all statements to the kids with the words..."now hear this..." and by gosh, it works; sometimes, anyhow. Mike gets good grades in school and seems to like to study; however, he seems a little slow at times in deciding exactly what he wants to do about something. By the time that he figures out how he is going to approach any given problem, one of the other kids has got it accomplished.

Bill is getting more happy-go-lucky every day..... doesn't give two hoots for anything but camping out, building camp fires and the outdoor life. His eye sight is such that he will spot a snake in the grass fifty feet away... and he'll chase it until he catches it... then wants to keep it and make a pet out of it. Since we have not let the boys go to Barkers for the past couple of years, Bill's social adjustment has been perfect. His school work leaves much to be disired; but as long as he gets along so well with everyone, that's been the main concern of ours. Get him around a group of kids and he will get a little demanding at times, but for the greater part of his activities, he is doing fine.

Connie Lee is the social butterfly.... is not home today as she stayed at a girl friend's house last night and will probably return around suppertime. She is a carbon copy of Muriel in looks; we have not cut her hair yet and she is the same light blond that Muriel is. She gets good grades in school, and dramatics are her forte. She is active in Brownies... M. is a den mother so the kids meet here at our place most of the time. We have a large empty lot with lots of trees, bushes, etc. and a barbecue pit so they meet around that when the weather is good and cook weiners, etc. I'm an honorary member of the Brownies, I'll have you know! Muriel taught the kids to square dance and its kind of jun to watch them as they are pretty good and sure put their hearts in it. Also with all these boys around here, there are not too many girls that have to go without partners.

Eddy is proving to be the "strong-hearted" one of the group. He takes everything quite seriously and has his heart set on going to West Point someday. Usually that's a phase that a boy will go through and then it will end in a few weeks, but Eddy seems determined that he will be there someday. He will work like the devil in school on a given subject if we tell him that is what is needed to get to West Point. There is a neighbor out here who is the commander of the local Air Force jet squadron and he has taken the kids out to the field, let them play in a jet, etc., and for Eddy, that has been the crowning part of his life so far. Every time the commander drives by the house, Eddy will snap him a salute that will knock your hat off. What Eddy is working on now is a ride in a jet, but I doubt that he is going to make it. However, they also have a couple of C-47's and others which I wouldn't be surprised that he will get a ride in one of these days.

Mark is going to be the opposite problem in school that Bill has been in that he starts kindergarten next year... and all ready can take the first graders book and read through it like a million dollars.
He can count, knows the figures, alphabet, and can write and print as good as any seven year old that I have seen. Muriel and I have not done anything in so far as working with him, it has all been the older kids. They will bring a book home and Mark will be through it in no time at all. He demands to learn anything that he can't understand. The other day we had a clinical psychologist who is a personal friend visiting and while we were drinking a cup of coffee, Mark picked up a book from school, started to read, and the fellow asked what grade that he was in...told him that Mark hadn't started school yet and he couldn't believe it. Afterwards, I got to thinking that he probably felt it was a put-up jub to show Mark off, but it wasn't.

Tron (the two year old) is going to be the wheel of them all. He will take nothing from anyone and is ready at the drop of a hat to back up his position with his fists. Is quite a bit like Hoop used to be at this age. Right at the present, he is proud of the fact that he never wets his pants. If he is outdoors, he'll not take the trouble to go behind a bush but would rather show anyone around how good he is at accomplishing his mission. The neighbors seem to get a little kick out of it but one of these days, someone is going to be embarrased because now his problem is to see how far out he can "send the stream"! He has a mind of his own; and if ther is one cookie or doughnut left over after the others all have theirs, that is his without any question what so ever. The other day a friend of Muriel's who has a five year old was here, and he wasn't going to let Tron sit on top of a bird bath with him (the bird bath had no water it it at the moment) so he kicked Tron in the nose to keep him off. Tron reached uyp, pulled the bigger kid off the bird bath, and had him down on his back knocking the daylights out of him by the time Muriel and Jean got out to separate them.

As you can probably tell by all of this, there are not too many dull moments around here. We have probably been a little lax in the correction of the kids, but we'd rather see them have a good time and to heck with the rest. Our furniture show the above very easily but as long as it doesn't bother anyone, we aren't too concerned.

All the kids are counting the days until they can go camping next summer. I don't know yet how far we can go primarily because of financing, and also the old Olds is not in too good shape. We are either going to have to get a Station Wagon or a school bus... frankly, if we keep up this camping deal, I'm beginning to seriously think that a converted school bus will really be the answer. Last year we went to the northern unit of the Bad Lands of South Dakota (Teddy Roosevelt's old ranch) and then on up to the Turtle mountain region in Canada...Lake Metigoshe. The kids read all about a region where we will be going, and then get that much more out of it when we are there. Also all the older ones have to keep a diary and account of the expenses... Those books from last summer are worth their weight in gold around here now. I was looking at Eddy's the other day and he had an entry for Bismark, North Dakota of 70 cents for pop.... "and Dad said we had enough".....
We took several colored slides last summer and viewing those slides has been one of the most enjoyable evenings during the winter. Kids will insist on three showings at the minimum.

Bill and Mike each caught a wall-eyed pike..... Bill's was nearly 20 inches long and in the picture it looks impossible that he could have caught it but he did. He will make me hold the slide on the screen long enough until he has told everyone exactly how he did it.

Muriel didn't know how she would like the camping principle and the night that we pitched the tent on the lake it was blowing a 40 MPH gale, raining, the temp was down to 35 degrees. But after it warmed up, she really ate it up and is ready to go again.

You know, Marge, it is very difficult to tell you how much sorrow and sympathy we feel for you now. The best thing to know is that time alone will help in the hurt that you feel now. [Marge's husband, Allie had recently passed away] It is a difficult adjustment to make and the road is bumpy and hard, but you will do it OK because of the wonderful person that you are. Just one little piece of advice, Marge...... make no lasting decisions at the present, but rather let every day take care of itself. That is the best that I can give you for advise.

I'll close now. We'll try to do a little better job of writing in the future than what we have done in the past. Tell Grandma and the rest all hello for us, and when you feel like it, Marge, drop us a line. the address is No. 9 - 38th St. and we'd sure like to hear from you; there is no hurry.

lots of Love to you, Marge
Morris. 
Marriage* Morris Elwin Bandy married Billie Barker. 
Birth*18 May 1923 Morris Elwin Bandy was born on 18 May 1923 at Doland, SD. 
 He was the son of Gerald Eldridge Bandy and Mary Pickell. 
Burial*Mar 1968 Morris Elwin Bandy was buried in Mar 1968; Mobridge, SD. 
Death*19 Mar 1968 He died on 19 Mar 1968 at Dallas Center, IA, at age 44. 

Family

Billie Barker d. c 1949
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Ruth Louella Bandy

#468, b. 26 Jun 1923, d. 27 Oct 2001
FatherLouis Vernon Bandy b. 11 May 1898, d. 30 Oct 1970
MotherWanda Milliken b. 15 Nov 1900, d. 18 Apr 1959
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Person-Note* RUTH
notes by Donna O'Neill

Soon after Ruth moved into my home in 1997, I asked her to write down some of her history so that we might have it for future reference.
She was with me until Oct. of 1999 when she moved to San Pedro, CA to be near her brother, Roger and his family. She remained in that area until she passed away from a massive stroke in Sept. 2001.

Ruth wrote:
I was born 6/26/23 in an apartment over the Huron Theater in Huron, South Dakota.
Graduated from the Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA.
1940 - 42 - Long Beach Junior College
1942 - Dec 1946 Lockheed Aircraft - drilling - riveting (P-38's)
(she, my mother, and Marge were all what was known in those
days as "Rosie, the Riviter" at Lockheed.
Feb. 1947- Los Angeles County Hospital - 3 years for R.N. degree
1950 - 51 U.S. Army San Antonio, TX 2nd LT. (nursing corp)
Late 1951 - Dec 1956 Back to LA County Hospital
Signed for U.S. Army Dec. 1956 to Dec. 1964 Overseas in Korea 1958 - 1959
Vietnam 1962 - 1963 (1st Lt. - Capt - Major)
After Army nursing, she worked as an Industrial nurse for Whittaker Corp in Monrovia, Ca, and for Hunt & Wesson foods in Sonora and Oakdale, CA.
She retired in 1979. She moved to a small home in Big Bear, CA near her sister, Opal for several years, then moved to Sonora, CA where she was a live-in nurse for an elderly woman for several years before moving to my home. in 1997.

I wish I could remember all the many stories Ruth told me about her tour in Vietnam. I do remember her saying that her's was the first Medical Unit to arrive, and there were no buildings. They had a few Huts. One was for Surgery, one for the 'hospital', and one for the Nurses to sleep in. They had 'outdoor' toilets with a blanket around - not designated for either men or women, and a shower built with a bucket overhead to rinse (probably covered with blankets or whatever was available).

She took in a pet. A dog she named Nah. The dog needed surgery, and she and a Dr. were caught using the Surgical Hut to do what was needed to save her. Dogs were a staple used by the Vietnamese for food, so when her tour of duty was ended, she brought Nah back home the the U.S. with her. I think of all the many pets Ruth had - Nah was her favorite. She really loved that dog.

Ruth was always there when any family member or friend needed nursing care of any kind. She had a big heart, and gave a lot of herself into everything she did. 
Birth*26 Jun 1923 Ruth Louella Bandy was born on 26 Jun 1923 at Huron, SD. 
 She was the daughter of Louis Vernon Bandy and Wanda Milliken. 
Death*27 Oct 2001 Ruth Louella Bandy died on 27 Oct 2001 at San Pedro, CA, at age 78. 
Burial*Nov 2001 She was buried in Nov 2001; Riverside, CA. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Howard Lester Carroll

#124, b. 9 Sep 1923, d. 10 Jul 1989
FatherHoward R. Carroll b. 24 Nov 1891, d. 10 Jan 1976
MotherVirgie Winnifred Bandy b. 14 Oct 1896, d. 30 Jun 1974
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*9 Sep 1923 Howard Lester Carroll was born on 9 Sep 1923 at Belle Plainne, IA. 
 He was the son of Howard R. Carroll and Virgie Winnifred Bandy. 
Marriage*1949 Howard Lester Carroll married Lois Shaffer in 1949. 
Death*10 Jul 1989 Howard Lester Carroll died on 10 Jul 1989 at Oceanside, CA, at age 65. 

Family

Lois Shaffer b. 16 May 1927, d. 1 Apr 1984
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Robert Allen Needham

#386, b. 22 May 1924, d. 6 Aug 2000
FatherFay Cartwright Needham b. 23 Oct 1890, d. 11 Oct 1965
MotherNellie May Clark
Burial* Robert Allen Needham was buried; Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, KS. 
Birth*22 May 1924 He was born on 22 May 1924 at Abilene, KS. 
 He was the son of Fay Cartwright Needham and Nellie May Clark. 
Death*6 Aug 2000 Robert Allen Needham died on 6 Aug 2000 at Abilene, KS, at age 76. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

D. T. Gordon

#716, b. 14 Jun 1924, d. 6 Apr 1987
Birth*14 Jun 1924 D. T. Gordon was born on 14 Jun 1924 at Birmingham, AL. 
Death*6 Apr 1987 He died on 6 Apr 1987 at Sacramento, CA, at age 62. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

James Robert O'Neill

#704, b. 15 Jul 1924, d. 16 Oct 1982
FatherJames Leonard O'Neill b. 28 Jan 1902, d. c 1962
MotherEthel McCutchen b. 8 Feb 1902, d. c 1973
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Person-Note* Jim was born in Long Beach, California while his mother was on a short holiday. The family actually lived in Old River, CA. a small community that is now part of Taft, CA. He was the 2nd of 4 children. The family moved north to Berkeley when the children were quite small. As a boy he loved baseball, and joined the youth group of the Salvation Army Church in the neighborhood to play on their baseball team. He was an excellent student in school.
After high school, Jim joined the Army. He served most of his time in India during WWll. He then went to college, and graduated from Berkeley with an Electronic Engineer's Degree. He married Carol, his high school sweetheart, and they had two lovely children, Kathy and Rob.
Jim worked a short time at Lenkirk, then went to work for Lockheed in the space division, where his expertise was in space communication. He remained there the remainder of his life.
The children were teenagers when their parents divorced. Jim and I (Donna), met 2 years later. We fell in love on our first date. I came home that evening, and told my mother I had just met the man I would marry someday. Well, a little less than 3 months later, it came true.
Jim had an unbelievable personality. He was a gentle, generous, loving human being, that always put his consideration for others before himself. For instance, he handed my mother a gas credit card so she could feel free to go as much as she wanted, and if she didn't show up for dinner every eve., he would call and ask what time she would arrive. It was just his way. He was a real father to my daughter by a previous marriage, Jenny. She was just 9 years old when we married, and the adjustment was made easy by Jim.
Jim did have his physical problems. He had a small heart attack in his early 40's, then 2 strokes. The last one was 2 years before he passed away, which left him unable to work. He passed away of Pancreatic Cancer, which was diagnosed 6 days before he died. He was dearly loved by so very many. 
Birth*15 Jul 1924 James Robert O'Neill was born on 15 Jul 1924 at Long Beach, CA. 
 He was the son of James Leonard O'Neill and Ethel McCutchen. 
Marriage*c 1951 James Robert O'Neill married Carol Plant c 1951; divorce. 
Divorce*1970 James Robert O'Neill and Carol Plant were divorced in 1970. 
Death*16 Oct 1982 James Robert O'Neill died on 16 Oct 1982 at Santa Clara, CA, at age 58. 

Family

Carol Plant b. 26 Apr 1925, d. 6 Dec 1997
Child
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Carol Plant

#1078, b. 26 Apr 1925, d. 6 Dec 1997
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Birth*26 Apr 1925 Carol Plant was born on 26 Apr 1925. 
Marriage*c 1951 She married James Robert O'Neill, son of James Leonard O'Neill and Ethel McCutchen, c 1951; divorce. 
Divorce*1970 Carol Plant and James Robert O'Neill were divorced in 1970. 
Death*6 Dec 1997 Carol Plant died on 6 Dec 1997 at Sunnyvale, CA, at age 72. 

Family

James Robert O'Neill b. 15 Jul 1924, d. 16 Oct 1982
Child
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Paul O'Neill

#1167, b. 1 Mar 1926, d. 28 Jun 2002
FatherJames Leonard O'Neill b. 28 Jan 1902, d. c 1962
MotherEthel McCutchen b. 8 Feb 1902, d. c 1973
Chartsdescendants of James McCutcheon (1765-18510
Birth*1 Mar 1926 Paul O'Neill was born on 1 Mar 1926 at Taft, CA. 
 He was the son of James Leonard O'Neill and Ethel McCutchen. 
Death*28 Jun 2002 Paul O'Neill died on 28 Jun 2002 at Alfaz Del Pi, (Alicante), Spain, at age 76. 

Family
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Gordon Russell Carroll

#146, b. 1 Jul 1926, d. 1 Jan 1957
FatherHoward R. Carroll b. 24 Nov 1891, d. 10 Jan 1976
MotherVirgie Winnifred Bandy b. 14 Oct 1896, d. 30 Jun 1974
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*1 Jul 1926 Gordon Russell Carroll was born on 1 Jul 1926 at Belle Plainne, IA. 
 He was the son of Howard R. Carroll and Virgie Winnifred Bandy. 
Burial*Jan 1957 Gordon Russell Carroll was buried in Jan 1957; Villa Park, IL. 
Death*1 Jan 1957 He died on 1 Jan 1957 at age 30. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Lois Shaffer

#135, b. 16 May 1927, d. 1 Apr 1984
Chartsdescendants of Richard (1722-1795)
Birth*16 May 1927 Lois Shaffer was born on 16 May 1927 at Oak Park, IL. 
Marriage*1949 She married Howard Lester Carroll, son of Howard R. Carroll and Virgie Winnifred Bandy, in 1949. 
Death*1 Apr 1984 Lois Shaffer died on 1 Apr 1984 at Fullerton, CA, at age 56. 

Family

Howard Lester Carroll b. 9 Sep 1923, d. 10 Jul 1989
Last Edited7 Sep 2016

Nellie May Needham

#393, b. 18 May 1929, d. 26 May 1993
FatherFay Cartwright Needham b. 23 Oct 1890, d. 11 Oct 1965
MotherNellie May Clark
Burial* Nellie May Needham was buried; Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, KS. 
Birth*18 May 1929 She was born on 18 May 1929 at Abilene, KS. 
 She was the daughter of Fay Cartwright Needham and Nellie May Clark. 
Death*26 May 1993 Nellie May Needham died on 26 May 1993 at Colorado Springs, CO, at age 64. 
Last Edited7 Sep 2016