Paul Herbert Selden

M, b. 13 October 1892, d. June 1952
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 October 1892Paul Herbert Selden was born on 13 October 1892 at New York.
Marriage22 April 1924He married Charlotte Mullally Merry, daughter of Charles Moore Merry and Charlotte Marie Mullally, on 22 April 1924 at Ohio.
DeathJune 1952Paul Herbert Selden died in June 1952 at New Jersey at age 59.

Children of Paul Herbert Selden and Charlotte Mullally Merry

Paul Hubert Selden

M, b. 12 April 1926, d. 28 July 1973
Father*Paul Herbert Selden b. 13 Oct 1892, d. Jun 1952
Mother*Charlotte Mullally Merry b. 11 Mar 1899, d. May 1965
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth12 April 1926Paul Hubert Selden was born on 12 April 1926 at New Jersey.
He was the son of Paul Herbert Selden and Charlotte Mullally Merry.
Death28 July 1973Paul Hubert Selden died on 28 July 1973 at New Jersey at age 47.

Robert James Selden

M, b. 10 June 1932, d. November 1982
Father*Paul Herbert Selden b. 13 Oct 1892, d. Jun 1952
Mother*Charlotte Mullally Merry b. 11 Mar 1899, d. May 1965
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 June 1932Robert James Selden was born on 10 June 1932 at New Jersey.
He was the son of Paul Herbert Selden and Charlotte Mullally Merry.
DeathNovember 1982Robert James Selden died in November 1982 at age 50.

William Walker Mullally

M, b. 30 December 1922, d. 29 July 1999
Father*William Campbell Mullally Jr. b. 7 Feb 1891, d. 17 Dec 1940
Mother*Jean Walker b. 16 Jun 1894, d. 31 Mar 1972
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
William Walker Mullally 1941 senior portrait Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Illinois
Life EventDateDescription
Birth30 December 1922William Walker Mullally was born on 30 December 1922 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.
He was the son of William Campbell Mullally Jr. and Jean Walker.
Death29 July 1999William Walker Mullally died on 29 July 1999 at age 76.

Child of William Walker Mullally

Kevin Mullally

M, b. 22 June 1960, d. 23 January 1964
Father*William Walker Mullally b. 30 Dec 1922, d. 29 Jul 1999
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 June 1960Kevin Mullally was born on 22 June 1960.
He was the son of William Walker Mullally.
Death23 January 1964Kevin Mullally died on 23 January 1964 at age 3.

James Campbell Mullally

M, b. 17 March 1925, d. 29 September 2001
Father*William Campbell Mullally Jr. b. 7 Feb 1891, d. 17 Dec 1940
Mother*Jean Walker b. 16 Jun 1894, d. 31 Mar 1972
Charts
Johannes Peter Spyker Descendants Chart
James Campbell Mullally 1942 senior portrait Withrow High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 March 1925James Campbell Mullally was born on 17 March 1925 at Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio.
He was the son of William Campbell Mullally Jr. and Jean Walker.
Death29 September 2001James Campbell Mullally died on 29 September 2001 at age 76.

Ethel V. Smith

F, b. 14 February 1885, d. 8 August 1964
Father*George Washington Smith b. May 1845, d. 17 May 1927
Mother*Helen Celina Thompson b. Aug 1856, d. 26 Feb 1931
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1910As of 1910,her married name was Albion.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 February 1885Ethel V. Smith was born on 14 February 1885 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of George Washington Smith and Helen Celina Thompson.
Marriage1910Ethel V. Smith married Henry Robert Albion in 1910.
Death8 August 1964Ethel V. Smith died on 8 August 1964 at Virginia at age 79.

Henry Robert Albion

M, b. 23 December 1884, d. 4 September 1959
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 December 1884Henry Robert Albion was born on 23 December 1884 at Custer, South Dakota.
Marriage1910He married Ethel V. Smith, daughter of George Washington Smith and Helen Celina Thompson, in 1910.
Death4 September 1959Henry Robert Albion died on 4 September 1959 at age 74.

George Roy Smith

M, b. 24 May 1888, d. 2 May 1952
Father*George Washington Smith b. May 1845, d. 17 May 1927
Mother*Helen Celina Thompson b. Aug 1856, d. 26 Feb 1931
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 May 1888George Roy Smith was born on 24 May 1888 at South Dakota.
He was the son of George Washington Smith and Helen Celina Thompson.
Marriage1916George Roy Smith married Alta Faye Thurston in 1916.
Death2 May 1952George Roy Smith died on 2 May 1952 at South Dakota at age 63.

Alta Faye Thurston

F, b. 23 September 1893, d. November 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1916As of 1916,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth23 September 1893Alta Faye Thurston was born on 23 September 1893 at Iowa.
Marriage1916She married George Roy Smith, son of George Washington Smith and Helen Celina Thompson, in 1916.
DeathNovember 1976Alta Faye Thurston died in November 1976 at South Dakota at age 83.

Walter Romaine Smith

M, b. 24 June 1893, d. 25 September 1959
Father*John William Smith b. 24 Feb 1847, d. 30 Jul 1927
Mother*Pauline Muecke b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 8 Jul 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 June 1893Walter Romaine Smith was born on 24 June 1893 at Missouri.
He was the son of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke.
Marriage21 March 1921Walter Romaine Smith married Katherine Elizabeth Hess on 21 March 1921.
Death25 September 1959Walter Romaine Smith died on 25 September 1959 at California at age 66.

Katherine Elizabeth Hess

F, b. 26 May 1900, d. 18 May 1977
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name21 March 1921As of 21 March 1921,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 May 1900Katherine Elizabeth Hess was born on 26 May 1900 at Russia.
Marriage21 March 1921She married Walter Romaine Smith, son of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke, on 21 March 1921.
Death18 May 1977Katherine Elizabeth Hess died on 18 May 1977 at California at age 76.

Ruth Pauline Smith

F, b. 13 August 1895, d. 21 September 1956
Father*John William Smith b. 24 Feb 1847, d. 30 Jul 1927
Mother*Pauline Muecke b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 8 Jul 1922
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationRuth Pauline Smith was also known as Pauline Ruth.
Married Name21 June 1927As of 21 June 1927,her married name was Saylors.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1895Ruth Pauline Smith was born on 13 August 1895 at Missouri.
She was the daughter of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke.
Marriage21 June 1927Ruth Pauline Smith married Joseph Carrel Saylors on 21 June 1927 at Alameda, California.
Death21 September 1956Ruth Pauline Smith died on 21 September 1956 at California at age 61.

Hazel Margaret Smith

F, b. 5 November 1898, d. 16 March 1957
Father*John William Smith b. 24 Feb 1847, d. 30 Jul 1927
Mother*Pauline Muecke b. 14 Feb 1855, d. 8 Jul 1922
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 November 1898Hazel Margaret Smith was born on 5 November 1898 at Colorado.
She was the daughter of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke.
MarriageJune 1921Hazel Margaret Smith married William Max Smith in June 1921.
Death16 March 1957Hazel Margaret Smith died on 16 March 1957 at California at age 58 Hazel Smith obituary.
The Modesto Bee (Modesto, California) 18 Mar 1957 - Hazel Smith obituary

Child of Hazel Margaret Smith and William Max Smith

(?) Winters

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriagebefore 1892(?) Winters married Pauline Muecke before 1892.

William Max Smith

M, b. 4 January 1897, d. 8 August 1978
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Max Smith was also known as Billie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth4 January 1897William Max Smith was born on 4 January 1897 at Kentucky.
MarriageJune 1921He married Hazel Margaret Smith, daughter of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke, in June 1921.
Death8 August 1978William Max Smith died on 8 August 1978 at California at age 81.

Child of William Max Smith and Hazel Margaret Smith

Sharon M. Smith

F, b. 1934, d. 2011
Father*William Max Smith b. 4 Jan 1897, d. 8 Aug 1978
Mother*Hazel Margaret Smith b. 5 Nov 1898, d. 16 Mar 1957
Sharon Smith 1951 senior portrait Merced High School, Merced, California
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1954As of circa 1954,her married name was Witser.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1934Sharon M. Smith was born in 1934 at California.
She was the daughter of William Max Smith and Hazel Margaret Smith.
Marriagecirca 1954Sharon M. Smith married Robert George Witser circa 1954.
Death2011Sharon M. Smith died in 2011.

Children of Sharon M. Smith and Robert George Witser

Robert George Witser

M, b. 25 June 1930, d. 7 February 2020
Bob Witser 1951 yearbook portrait State College of Washington, Pullman, Washington
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 June 1930Robert George Witser was born on 25 June 1930.
Marriagecirca 1954He married Sharon M. Smith, daughter of William Max Smith and Hazel Margaret Smith, circa 1954.
Death7 February 2020Robert George Witser died on 7 February 2020 at age 89 Robert George Witser
June 25, 1930 - February 7, 2020
Resident of Oakland
Born to Charles and Ann Witser in Tacoma, Washington in 1930. Raised in Tacoma and graduated from Lincoln High School there. Played city league summer baseball until age 20. Attended University of Puget Sound for 2 years and graduated from Washington State University in 1952. Two years in U.S. Army mainly at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia.
Over 6 years as deputy adult probation officer for Alameda County Supervising felony substances abuse cases. Thereafter 1 year as Alameda County Deputy District Attorney.
Two years at University of California- Berkeley in Masters degree program. Received Doctor of Law Degree from University of San Francisco in 1962 and admitted to practice in California Courts and United States Supreme Court. Engaged mainly in Civil Litigation works, principally construction law, in five Bay Area counties for over 50 years.
Member of Masonic Order (San Leandro Masonic Lodge No. 113) for over 50 years. Past President and treasurer of Lake Merritt Lions Club. Life member of Lake Merritt Breakfast Club.
Married to Sharon Witser for 57 years until her demise in 2011. Predeceased by 2 children, daughter Lynn and son Steven, and survived by son Kenneth in Oakland and daughter-in-law Marta Jasberg in Pasadena and 6 cousins in California and Washington. Built and resided in Montclair home since 1958.
No Services at deceased request.

Children of Robert George Witser and Sharon M. Smith

Lynn E. Witser

F, b. 1957, d. 9 February 2008
Father*Robert George Witser b. 25 Jun 1930, d. 7 Feb 2020
Mother*Sharon M. Smith b. 1934, d. 2011
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1957Lynn E. Witser was born in 1957.
She was the daughter of Robert George Witser and Sharon M. Smith.
Death9 February 2008Lynn E. Witser died on 9 February 2008 Lynne E. Witser, February 9, 2008. She is survived by her parents, Robert and Sharon, brothers Ken and Steven and sister-in-law Marta. After graduation from UC Berkeley, Lynne spent most of her working career at the California Alumni Association UC Berkeley mentoring students and coordinating special events. She had a deep love of music and the arts, and was a talented gardener, writer and artist. Remembrances from friends and colleagues may be sent to P.O. Box 13221 Oakland 94661-0221. Lynne's favorite organizations were The Diabetic Youth Foundation, 5167 Clayton Road, Suite F, Concord, CA 94521 and the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California, Inc., 611 Mission Street, Third Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105-3535, where donations in her memory may be sent. Services were private.

Steven N. Witser

M, b. 22 August 1960, d. 2009
Father*Robert George Witser b. 25 Jun 1930, d. 7 Feb 2020
Mother*Sharon M. Smith b. 1934, d. 2011
Steven Witser
Life EventDateDescription
Birth22 August 1960Steven N. Witser was born on 22 August 1960.
He was the son of Robert George Witser and Sharon M. Smith.
Death2009Steven N. Witser died in 2009 Steven Witser, principal trombonist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, died of an apparent heart attack Monday night in Pasadena, the orchestra announced. He was 48.

“The shock of Steve’s sudden and unexpected death has robbed us of one of our most beloved and respected musicians,” Deborah Borda, president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, said in a statement. “He was not only a wonderful player, but a great friend and colleague and very active in the organization. He will be deeply missed.”

Witser joined the Philharmonic as principal trombonist in September 2007. Before that he was assistant principal trombonist and acting principal trombonist of the Cleveland Orchestra.

A native of Oakland, Witser was born Aug. 22, 1960.

In an interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer newspaper some years ago, Witser said his mother wanted him to play an instrument but not trumpet, which his brother had already taken up. Witser said he thought of playing drums until the fourth grade, when he found himself with a trombone.

“Everyone picked up an instrument,” he told the Plain Dealer. “Ignorance is bliss.”

In 1981, Witser earned his bachelor of music degree and performer’s certificate at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, N.Y. That same year, he was a prizewinner in the Munich International Solo Competition. In 1988, he won second prize at the Geneva International Competition for Musical Performers.

Witser joined the Cleveland Orchestra in 1989. He also played with the Center City Brass Quintet and other ensembles.

He is survived by his wife, Marta Jasberg; his parents, Robert and Sharon Witser of Oakland, and a brother, Kenneth Witser.

The L.A. Philharmonic’s May 30 concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall will be dedicated to his memory, and the orchestra will perform a short opening piece in his honor.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Joseph Carrel Saylors

M, b. 28 December 1893, d. 13 December 1971
Life EventDateDescription
Birth28 December 1893Joseph Carrel Saylors was born on 28 December 1893 at Missouri.
Marriage21 June 1927He married Ruth Pauline Smith, daughter of John William Smith and Pauline Muecke, on 21 June 1927 at Alameda, California.
Death13 December 1971Joseph Carrel Saylors died on 13 December 1971 at California at age 77.

August D. Fisher

M, b. August 1874
Step-father*Alexander H. Smith b. Dec 1854, d. 29 Jul 1903
Mother*Michalena (?) b. Jul 1852
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1874August D. Fisher was born in August 1874 at Colorado.
He was the son of Alexander H. Smith and Michalena (?)

Josephine M. Wasson

F, b. 26 January 1924, d. 18 July 2017
Father*Henry Willis Wasson b. 10 May 1899, d. 3 Mar 1949
Mother*Maud Rebecca Smith b. 15 Jan 1903, d. 1 Mar 1999
Josephine (Wasson) Warren
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name8 October 1949As of 8 October 1949,her married name was Warren.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 January 1924Josephine M. Wasson was born on 26 January 1924 at Keystone, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of Henry Willis Wasson and Maud Rebecca Smith.
Marriage8 October 1949Josephine M. Wasson married Paul L. Warren on 8 October 1949.
Death18 July 2017Josephine M. Wasson died on 18 July 2017 at age 93 Josephine M. Warren, 93, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017.

Josephine was born in Keystone, SD on January 26, 1924 to Harry and Maudie (Smith) Wasson. She was a lifetime resident of this area, and graduated from Custer High School in 1943. Jo went on to join the Cadet Corp during WWII and got her RN degree at Denver General Hospital. She began her nursing career at the old General Hospital in Rapid City and then moved to Bennett Clarkson Hospital which became Rapid City Regional Hospital where she retired at the age of 65. On October 8th 1949 Jo married Paul Warren of Hermosa, SD. In July of 1955 they adopted their son Daniel G. Warren.

Her greatest joy was her family. She also enjoyed reading, knitting, crafting and was active in extension club and the Elks Does. Jo was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rapid City.

She is survived by her son, Daniel (Paula) Warren, of Hermosa, SD, 3 granddaughters Kerri Jo ( Casey) Kutil, Rapid City, Rebecca (Darin) Hauff, Rapid City, and Jennifer (Tony) Ruppert, Casper, Wyoming, 5 great grandchildren; 1 sister Virginia Maestrini of Torrance, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; her parents Harry and Maude Wasson; her brother Harry Wasson.

Visitation will be Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 9-10 am at Kirk Funeral Home.

Service will be Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10 am at Kirk Funeral Home with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to Youth and Family Services. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.

Paul L. Warren

M, b. 14 October 1922, d. 1 April 2010
Paul L Warren
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 October 1922Paul L. Warren was born on 14 October 1922 at South Dakota.
Marriage8 October 1949He married Josephine M. Wasson, daughter of Henry Willis Wasson and Maud Rebecca Smith, on 8 October 1949.
Death1 April 2010Paul L. Warren died on 1 April 2010 at age 87 Paul L. Warren, 87, of Rapid City passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Westhills Village Heath Care.

Paul was born October 14, 1922 at the families home on Lower Spring Creek Road, Hermosa, SD to George and Edith (Zink) Warren. He attended Neeley School on Spring Creek Road and graduated from Rapid City High School in 1940.
Paul ranched on Spring Creek for a time before marrying Josephine Wasson on October 8, 1949 in Rapid City, SD.

Paul spent 40 years in the retail lumber business receiving a lifetime achievement award in 2003. He established Warren Window and Supply with his son, Dan in 1982.
After retiring Paul and Jo enjoyed traveling and seeing the country.

He was a member of the Rapid City Elks Lodge for 49 years, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served many years on different boards.

He is survived by his wife Josephine Warren of Rapid City, his son, Dan (Paula) Warren of Hermosa, three granddaughters, Kerri Jo, Rebecca and Jennifer, four great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Wayne Warren.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the First Presbyterian Church in Rapid City.

Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm on Monday, April 5, 2010 at Kirk Funeral Home in Rapid City.

Services will be at 10am on Tuesday, April 6, at the First Presbyterian Church, 710 Kansas City St, Rapid City with Rev. Bob Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City.

Harry Rodney Wasson

M, b. 14 June 1931, d. 19 August 2009
Father*Henry Willis Wasson b. 10 May 1899, d. 3 Mar 1949
Mother*Maud Rebecca Smith b. 15 Jan 1903, d. 1 Mar 1999
Harry Wasson 1949 senior portrait Rapid City High School, Rapid City, South Dakota
Life EventDateDescription
Birth14 June 1931Harry Rodney Wasson was born on 14 June 1931 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Henry Willis Wasson and Maud Rebecca Smith.
Death19 August 2009Harry Rodney Wasson died on 19 August 2009 at age 78 Harry R. Wasson, a 55-year resident of Torrance and formerly of Keystone, S.D., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at the age of 78. He was born June 14, 1931, in Rapid City, S.D., to Harry W. and Maude R. Wasson of Keystone. He graduated from Rapid City High School in 1949 and served four years in the U.S. Navy. Harry moved to Los Angeles and began his career in Aeronautics. He was employed by North American Rockwell as a logistics engineer retiring after 31 years. Harry was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father, uncle and friend. He was our Hero and will be deeply missed by all that knew him. He is survived by his wife of 54 wonderful years, Jo Anne; his children, Jan (Dan) Verinsky of Santa Cruz, Joy Fanning, Jeffrey (Kelly) Wasson of Torrance, and Jina (Rick) Saleh of Corona; and two sisters Josephine (Paul) Warren of Rapid City, Virginia Maestrini of Torrance. He is also survived by grandchildren, Scott Wasson of Torrance, Tony Wasson of Austin, Texas, Chelsey Saleh of Corona; nephews, Dan (Paula) Warren of Rapid City, and Chuck (Debbie) Spark of Grants Pass, Ore; nieces, Tracy Maestrini of Torrance and Pam Spark of Oregon.

Floyd Edson McDonald

M, b. 2 October 1892, d. 14 March 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birth2 October 1892Floyd Edson McDonald was born on 2 October 1892 at South Dakota.
Marriage26 October 1920He married Alice Smith, daughter of Spencer C. Smith and Alice Rebecca Keepers, on 26 October 1920 at Pennington, South Dakota.
Death14 March 1947Floyd Edson McDonald died on 14 March 1947 at California at age 54.

Child of Floyd Edson McDonald and Alice Smith

Algena L. McDonald

F, b. circa 1913
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 July 1934As of 9 July 1934,her married name was Tutty.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1913Algena L. McDonald was born circa 1913.
Marriage9 July 1934She married Alfred Spencer Tutty, son of John Alfred Tutty Jr. and Myrtle Ellen Smith, on 9 July 1934 at South Dakota.

Helen Lavaun Brooks

F, b. 10 April 1919, d. 21 April 2003
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1938As of 1938,her married name was Tutty.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth10 April 1919Helen Lavaun Brooks was born on 10 April 1919.
Marriage1938She married John Roswell Tutty, son of John Alfred Tutty Jr. and Myrtle Ellen Smith, in 1938.
Death21 April 2003Helen Lavaun Brooks died on 21 April 2003 at age 84.

Ralph Therone Virtue

M, b. 27 September 1918, d. 26 January 2002
Father*Lloyd Harvey Virtue b. 25 Feb 1897, d. 6 Jan 1970
Mother*Addaline Jane Smith b. 19 Oct 1896, d. 15 Mar 1967
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 September 1918Ralph Therone Virtue was born on 27 September 1918 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Lloyd Harvey Virtue and Addaline Jane Smith.
Death26 January 2002Ralph Therone Virtue died on 26 January 2002 at age 83.

Thomas R. Virtue

M, b. 1928, d. 8 December 1937
Father*Lloyd Harvey Virtue b. 25 Feb 1897, d. 6 Jan 1970
Mother*Addaline Jane Smith b. 19 Oct 1896, d. 15 Mar 1967
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationThomas R. Virtue was also known as Tommy.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1928Thomas R. Virtue was born in 1928 at South Dakota.
He was the son of Lloyd Harvey Virtue and Addaline Jane Smith.
Death8 December 1937Thomas R. Virtue died on 8 December 1937 at South Dakota.

Gilder Watson

M, b. 25 March 1893, d. 6 March 1981
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 March 1893Gilder Watson was born on 25 March 1893 at Oregon.
Marriageafter 1950He married Myrtle Ellen Smith, daughter of Spencer C. Smith and Alice Rebecca Keepers, after 1950.
Death6 March 1981Gilder Watson died on 6 March 1981 at California at age 87.