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Gilbert Ray McQuiston

Gilbert Ray McQuiston

Male 1919 - 2003  (84 years)

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  • Name Gilbert Ray McQuiston 
    Born 6 Jun 1919  Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 9 Dec 2003  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Gilbert R. McQuiston Death Certificate 2003    		 Gilbert R. McQuiston Death Certificate 2003
    Buried 13 Dec 2003  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I19752  Family
    Last Modified 4 Jul 2020 

    Father Everett Andrew McQuiston,   b. 13 Jun 1897, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 1952, Kokoma, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Esther Charely Overman,   b. 7 Mar 1897, Union Township, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1923  (Age 26 years) 
    Married 6 Mar 1918  Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    McQuiston-Overman Marriage Record 1918    		 McQuiston-Overman Marriage Record 1918
    Family ID F5997  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Violet F. Thompson,   b. 9 Jan 1928, Carroll County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Sep 2011, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 29 Sep 1945  [3] 
    Children 
     1. Rolland McQuiston
     2. Rebecca McQuiston
     3. Linda Lou McQuiston,   b. 4 Sep 1946, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1997, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
    Last Modified 24 Aug 2024 
    Family ID F10610  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Jun 1919 - Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Dec 2003 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 Dec 2003 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S876] Indiana Birth Records, Index, vs #9i-652., Search on McQuiston.

    2. [S3845] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899 - 2011, 4 July 2020; Gilbert R. McQuiston Death Certificate 2003.

    3. [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.

    4. [S4248] Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007 - FamilySearch, 4 September 2020; McQuiston-Overman Marriage Record 1918.