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Family: Gilbert Ray McQuiston / Violet F. Thompson (F10610)

m. 29 Sep 1945


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  • Gilbert Ray McQuiston Male
    Gilbert Ray McQuiston

    Birth  6 Jun 1919  Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  9 Dec 2003  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Burial  13 Dec 2003  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Marriage  29 Sep 1945  [1]   
    Father  Everett Andrew McQuiston | F5997 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Esther Charely Overman | F5997 Group Sheet 

    Violet F. Thompson Female
    Violet F. Thompson

    Birth  9 Jan 1928  Carroll County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  10 Sep 2011  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Burial  14 Sep 2011  Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Father  William R. Thompson | F10611 Group Sheet 
    Mother  Lottie Jane Mossburg | F10611 Group Sheet 

    Rolland McQuiston Male
    Rolland McQuiston

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    Spouse  Rebecca | F10612 
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    Rebecca McQuiston Female
    Rebecca McQuiston

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    Spouse  Rick Gentry | F10613 
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    Linda Lou McQuiston Female
    Linda Lou McQuiston

    Birth  4 Sep 1946  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
    Death  3 Oct 1997  Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location
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    Spouse  James Marion Sterling | F13548 
    Marriage  26 Feb 1966   

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    1. [S2985] Kokomo Perspective, Violet F. McQuiston; obituary; 12 September 2011; Violet F. McQuiston; 29 October 2011.
      Violet F. McQuiston

      Story

      Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011.

      Violet F. McQuiston, 83, Kokomo, passed away September 10, 2011 at Howard Regional Health Systems. She was born January 9, 1928 in Carroll County to the late Willie R. and Lottie Jane (Mossburg) Thompson. On September 29, 1945, she married Gilbert R. McQuiston. Gilbert passed away in December of 2003.

      At at young age, Violet's father passed away. She was forever thankful to her stepfather, William Rayl for raising her with her mother. Violet loved to serve in her local community by teaching cooking lessons at local nursing homes, and volunteering at the Logansport State Hospital. She also loved to oil pant, cook, and spend time with her family and friends. She was a proud lifetime member and deacon of the Kokomo Church of the Brethren.

      Surviving are her children; Rolland (Rebecca) McQuiston, Windfall, Rebecca (Rick) Gentry, Russiaville, grandchildren; Tracey Claxton, Bringhurst, Angela McQuiston, Windfall, Aaron McQuiston, Kokomo, Heath Gentry, Kokomo, Ashley Flenor, Noblesville, Austion, McQuiston, Frankfort. Seven great grandchildren; Lauren Claxton, Derrick Claxton, Blake Claxton, Chelsie Gentry, Xavier McQuiston, Xander McQuiston, Oliver McQuiston, sisters; Dorothy Stockdale, Kokomo, Sue Adams, Greentown, Betty Poe, Kokomo, Mary Ellen Jones, Florida, brothers; George Rayl, Robert Rayl.

      Preceded in death; her parents; husband; step father; daughter, Linda Sterling; sister; Mary Jane Walls, brothers; Leonard Rayl, Dick Rayl.

      Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM, Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Kokomo Church of the Brethren, with Pastor Mark Stahl officiating. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Kokomo Rescue Mission, or Saint Jude's Children Hospital.