How did you become engaged to be married?
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Life Story - Courting - Grandma Anna
Written January 24, 2008
How did you become engaged to be married?
"I met Bill at a dance in the Sanders' High School Building. Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys were playing. I went with a friend, Myrna Jolley and her sister and Brother-in-law Delma and Nello Shreeve were our chaperones. Bill was with some of the boys I went to school with, Casper Naegle, Chad Wilhelm, Ernie Hudson. When we went to the door, Bill said I'm going to marry that girl that just came in the door. they asked him if he knew me and he thought he had seen me before but he didn't know where so he said, "no but I'm going to marry her anyway." We went together for 3 years and talked about what kind of ring I would like. That's as close as he proposed. We were married in Gallop, NM 10-28-50."
How did you become engaged to be married?
Friday, March 15, 2013
Life Story - Famous encounters - Grandma Anna
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Have you met any famous people? Where, when, etc?
Sister Parmley, General President of Primary at a Primary Conference in Salt Lake. She was personable and kind. The date is not remembered but it was about 1959 or 1960.
I met Miss America 1946 at my Uncle Wilford's place. He was her body guard. I was surprised to know they needed a body guard. This was in Tuscon, Az.
President Monson and other apostles that came to conference. He wasn't President at that time but was an apostle and came to Gallup to ordain Bill a High Priest and set him apart as 1st counselor to Bishop Stanley Shumway.
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| LaVern W. Parmley |
Have you met any famous people? Where, when, etc?
Sister Parmley, General President of Primary at a Primary Conference in Salt Lake. She was personable and kind. The date is not remembered but it was about 1959 or 1960.
I met Miss America 1946 at my Uncle Wilford's place. He was her body guard. I was surprised to know they needed a body guard. This was in Tuscon, Az.
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| Marilyn Buferd |
President Monson and other apostles that came to conference. He wasn't President at that time but was an apostle and came to Gallup to ordain Bill a High Priest and set him apart as 1st counselor to Bishop Stanley Shumway.
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| Thomas S Monson |
McCray Family Portrait
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| Babe, Terry, Bill, Famie, Teed, Lorna, Phillip, Kay, Sibyl, Deck, Kathy, Deaton, Quentin, Hazel, Norma, Colleen, Correene, Anna |
I am guessing that this photo was taken in 1943. Some of the family was cut off. I'm not sure if that is what happened during the taking, or the creating, or the copying.
In Memory of Wendel Douglas McCray
In Memory of Wendel Douglas McCray
Wendel Douglas “Teed” McCray passed away
surrounded by his family March 9, 2013 in Mesa Arizona. He was born to
Dexter and Euphemia McCray January 10, 1942 in St. Johns Az. He moved to
Show Low where he worked and raised his family.
He was a loving Father and Husband who made us laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger of nearly 49 years; children: January (Jamie), Heather, Clint, Famie, Samantha, Shadow (Cannon), Teirany (Jeffery);
grandchildren; Henrea, Mariah, Spencer, Zach, Caleb. He was preceded in death by his son, Spencer.
A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 16,2013 at the Downtown Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 300 N 11th Street, Show Low, Arizona in Show Low with the funeral services to begin at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Show Low Cemetery.
Death: March 9, 2013
Place of Death: Banner Gardens Hospice
Occupation: Truckdriver
Wendel Douglas “Teed” McCray passed away
surrounded by his family March 9, 2013 in Mesa Arizona. He was born to
Dexter and Euphemia McCray January 10, 1942 in St. Johns Az. He moved to
Show Low where he worked and raised his family.
He was a loving Father and Husband who made us laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Ginger of nearly 49 years; children: January (Jamie), Heather, Clint, Famie, Samantha, Shadow (Cannon), Teirany (Jeffery);
grandchildren; Henrea, Mariah, Spencer, Zach, Caleb. He was preceded in death by his son, Spencer.
A visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 16,2013 at the Downtown Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 300 N 11th Street, Show Low, Arizona in Show Low with the funeral services to begin at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be at the Show Low Cemetery.
Facts
Born: January 10, 1942Death: March 9, 2013
Place of Death: Banner Gardens Hospice
Occupation: Truckdriver
Thursday, March 14, 2013
School -- Grandma Anna
Describe a typical school day as a child in elementary school.
Written January 28th, 2008
"We always met outside where the flag was and said the pledge of allegiance. We also had a prayer then we marched into class and began with reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic and other classes as we got older. We also had mus9ic and band. I always took music but our family could not afford an instruments. We had a 20 minute recess both in the morning and in the afternoon. Our school started at 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. We did go home for lunch. the white kids went to the Pioneer School and the Mexican and Spanish went to the Coronado. we all went together in High School. We also sang Happy Birthday to those who had a birthday.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Grandma Anna's Life Story
Here is what I was asked to say at Grandma Anna's funeral. My Great-Aunt Kay called and asked me the night before. I used what things I could remember, and things I asked Bompa and others about.
"Grandma Anna was born Anna Louise McCray on 26th of October, 1928 to Dexter and Euphemia. She was the 8th of 16 children. She was very bright. At the age of 4 she was allowed to start the first grade, for she was already reading. She excelled in school. She participated in Pep Squad, Girls Glee Club, Dramatics Club, and a Capella Choir. She graduated in 1946.
She met "Bompa" at a dance in Sanders, where he vowed, "I'm gonna marry that girl." They courted for 3 years and were married 28 of October 1950. They lived in Adamana for maybe 2 years, until Bompa was drafted into the army. Grandma went home with Linda, then on to Tuscon, where she did office work. She came home after bompa was released from the army. Bompa was hired at a ranch, but Grandma stayed because she was carrying my dad. She moved down to the Ranch and they stayed there for 2 to 3 years.
Their house burned down when they lived at Crater Ranch. They lost everything, but not their hope and gumption.
She started working for Apache County for 12 years prior to being elected as County Assessor for 20 years. During that time she learned how to speak Navajo, so she could converse with those living on the reservation.
She is known for her church service as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Grandma has served int he Primary, Young Women's Association, and Relief Society, as well as the Ward Chorister. She served for 18 years in the Concho Branch with her sweetheart, Bompa.
I remember making Prayer Rocks with her. She taught me how to bottle fruit, make jam, and tried to teach me how to make rolls.
Grandma is patriot. She road in many parades.
Grandma loved family history. She would tell us stories about family members and make them feel more real to us.
Grandma is musical. She sang in the ward choir and played the piano beautifully.
Grandma is crafty. She taught us grand kids how to quilt, crochet, do bead work, draw and paint, do cross stitch, needle point, and ceramics.
Grandma lived by and taught the motto "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without."
Grandma is survived by her sweet heart Bill, her daughter Linda. Siblings Terry, Phillip, Colleen, Correnne, Kay, and Kathy. Her Grandchildren Suzanne, Mandy, Kris, Lori, Garrick, Brandon, Trisha, Brian, Jason, Marcus, Michael. Great-Grandchildren Elyse, Julia, Ari, Jayden, Katia, Delta, Emma, Michael, Kandace, Hailey, Shelby, Megan, Savannah, Ethan, Dustin, Meranda, Makenzie, Marlee, Brooke, Clay, Corbin, Cagern, Paxtyon, Kimber, Harper, Cheyenne, Kurtis, Johnathan, Annastatia, Kortnie, Graham, Liana, Emmit, Kaitlyn. And her Great-Great-Granddaughter Addison."
"Grandma Anna was born Anna Louise McCray on 26th of October, 1928 to Dexter and Euphemia. She was the 8th of 16 children. She was very bright. At the age of 4 she was allowed to start the first grade, for she was already reading. She excelled in school. She participated in Pep Squad, Girls Glee Club, Dramatics Club, and a Capella Choir. She graduated in 1946.
She met "Bompa" at a dance in Sanders, where he vowed, "I'm gonna marry that girl." They courted for 3 years and were married 28 of October 1950. They lived in Adamana for maybe 2 years, until Bompa was drafted into the army. Grandma went home with Linda, then on to Tuscon, where she did office work. She came home after bompa was released from the army. Bompa was hired at a ranch, but Grandma stayed because she was carrying my dad. She moved down to the Ranch and they stayed there for 2 to 3 years.
Their house burned down when they lived at Crater Ranch. They lost everything, but not their hope and gumption.
She started working for Apache County for 12 years prior to being elected as County Assessor for 20 years. During that time she learned how to speak Navajo, so she could converse with those living on the reservation.
She is known for her church service as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Grandma has served int he Primary, Young Women's Association, and Relief Society, as well as the Ward Chorister. She served for 18 years in the Concho Branch with her sweetheart, Bompa.
I remember making Prayer Rocks with her. She taught me how to bottle fruit, make jam, and tried to teach me how to make rolls.
Grandma is patriot. She road in many parades.
Grandma loved family history. She would tell us stories about family members and make them feel more real to us.
Grandma is musical. She sang in the ward choir and played the piano beautifully.
Grandma is crafty. She taught us grand kids how to quilt, crochet, do bead work, draw and paint, do cross stitch, needle point, and ceramics.
Grandma lived by and taught the motto "Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without."
Grandma is survived by her sweet heart Bill, her daughter Linda. Siblings Terry, Phillip, Colleen, Correnne, Kay, and Kathy. Her Grandchildren Suzanne, Mandy, Kris, Lori, Garrick, Brandon, Trisha, Brian, Jason, Marcus, Michael. Great-Grandchildren Elyse, Julia, Ari, Jayden, Katia, Delta, Emma, Michael, Kandace, Hailey, Shelby, Megan, Savannah, Ethan, Dustin, Meranda, Makenzie, Marlee, Brooke, Clay, Corbin, Cagern, Paxtyon, Kimber, Harper, Cheyenne, Kurtis, Johnathan, Annastatia, Kortnie, Graham, Liana, Emmit, Kaitlyn. And her Great-Great-Granddaughter Addison."
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