Thomas Foster Wambaugh, 7 North 52 West
In 1900 Altoona, Pennsylvania, David W. Wambaugh is a brass machinist, born Mar 1870, Louise G. Nov 1871, Foster Oct 1892 and Arthur Oct 1892, Irma L. Dec 1894, and Alvin S. May 1896, all born in Pennsylvania.
David is buried in Altoona 1870-1948 # 70131552, with Louise (Steel) Wambaugh 1867-1944 # 70131696
Foster is an apprentice plumber in 1910 Altoona, living with his parents.
Thomas registered for WWI in Logan County, Colorado, born Oct 25, 1892 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, working for Ralph Keigh on a farm.
1918 Altoona "Foster Wambaugh, 115th Engineers, 8th Division, A. B. P., France."
June 30, 1919 "D. W. Wambaugh received a telegraph yesterday that his son, Foster Wambaugh, had arrived at Boston with troops that came across on the U. S. S. Minnesota. He served with the medical corps of the 115th Engineers and saw service in both France and Germany. He has been sent to Camp Devon for discharge."
Foster claimed two quarters in section 20, 7N 52W, Logan County, Colorado, in 1920.
He's in the Lincoln, Nebraska census of 1920, single, an incubator worker, 27 born in Pennsylvania.
1922 Alliance "The kitchen shower held Saturday evening on Foster Wambaugh was a pleasant surprise. Mr. Wambaugh has invited the members of the East Side Progressive club to a dance to be held Saturday evening."
Thomas F. Wambaugh and Gladys C. Waite had Minnie Louise on Oct 22, 1926 in Alliance, dying July 30, 1998 as Bakko.
In 1930 Alliance, Thomas is a special delivery clerk, 37, with Gladys 28 born in Nebraska, Thomas 5 and Minnie 3 in Nebraska.
All four are in Alliance in 1940.
1950 Altoona Pennsylvania "Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Horton and daughter, Olla Ann, 300 East Whittier avenue, are leaving next week for Alliance, Nebraska, where they will visit the family of Mrs, Horton;s brother, Foster Wambaugh, former Altoonans."
Thomas 1892-1977 is buried in Alliance, Nebraska # 102369138.
Gladys Christine Wambaugh, born at Oshkosh, Nebraska to John Henry Wait and Minnie Sophia Peterson, died in Helena, Montana on June 10, 1997, to be cremated at Sunset Memorial Gardens Crematory in Helena. T. Vernon Wambaugh was the informant.
John Henry Wait 1874-1956 is buried in Alliance # 68775109, with Minnie Sofia 1875-1964.
"BAKKO, Minnie Louise, 71, of Tucson, died July 30, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd; daughter, Cynthia, both of Tucson; brother, Vernon Wambaugh of Helena, Montana; aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was a member of the Tucson Medical Center Auxiliary since 1972. Memorial Services will be on Thursday, August 6, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. at Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church with retired Pastor Harry Rohwer and intern Pastor David Marz officiating."
"BAKKO, Lloyd Leding, born August 12, 1923 in Kenyon, Minnesota, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2012 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Louise. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia of Tucson; sisters-in-law, Kay Bakko of Minnesota and Evelyn Bakko of California; nieces, Joyce Bakko of Minnesota, Kristi (Michael) Devito and Sandee (Mark) Cameron of CA and their families. Dad worked for the Federated Department Store Corporation and was employed here in Tucson, first with Levy's and retired from Sanger-Harris. His greatest joy was when he was working outside in the yard or listening to the Gaither's (Southern Gospel). He has always been very active in any church community he and the family belonged to. He was a member of Joy in the Spirit Fellowship (LCMC) a home church pastured by his daughter, Cindy. When asked what he wanted to be remembered for he said that it was that he loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. A special thanks goes out to Casa De La Luz nurse, Pam whom he adored and waited anxiously to see every Wednesday. A Celebration of his life will be on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.; Sunrise Chapel, 8421 E. Wrightstown Road. Pastor Shealds Smith will be officiating."
" Rita B. Wambaugh, 86, of Helena went to be with the Lord on the evening of May 31, 2011. Rita passed from complications of a stroke.
Rita was born one of five children to Loyd and Anna (Woodworth) Dunagan in Albion, Neb., Sept. 8, 1924.
She and Thomas Vernon Wambaugh were married Nov. 10, 1946, in Nebraska. Their three children were born in Nebraska. They moved their family to Montana living in Glasgow and Fort Peck, then making Helena their permanent home in 1968. Rita worked and retired from the Department of Health, state of Montana.
Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, in the spring of 2005. She is survived by her sons, Jim (Judy) Wambaugh of Billings, Jerry (Shirley) Wambaugh of Sparks, Nev., and daughter, Julie (Dan) Sykes of Helena. Rita is also survived by her seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren."
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