Crowell Family - Ourfolk



Orville Duwain Crowell 2 JUL 1910 - 15 NOV 1987

Orville was born on 2 JUL 1910 in Bessemer, MI and died on 15 NOV 1987 (age: 77) in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, CA and was buried on 18 NOV 1987 in Santa Rosa Memorial Cemetery, CA .
He was the son of William Edgar Crowell (7 NOV 1881 - 18 SEP 1951) and Lillie Eva Jones (Crowell) (26 OCT 1884 - 7 AUG 1973).

Orville was married to Bernice Evelyn Schmitt (Crowell) on 17 AUG 1948 in Tonopah, NV.

Bernice was born on 11 AUG 1924 in Collyer, KS and died on 6 JAN 2010 (age: 85) in Folsom, Ca .
She was the daughter of Frank Nicholas Schmitt (21 MAY 1896 - 13 SEP 1974) and Bessie Evelyn Sprague (Schmitt) (17 DEC 1895 - 13 JAN 1987).
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 ParentsGrand Parents  
⌈ Charles Edgar Crowell (27 MAY 1852 - 1 JAN 1923)
⌈ William Edgar Crowell (7 NOV 1881 - 18 SEP 1951)
⌊ Angeline C. Darrow (Crowell) (1860 - 9 DEC 1926)
Orville Duwain Crowell
⌈ Obidiah Jones, Jr (1855 - 1930)
⌊ Lillie Eva Jones (Crowell) (26 OCT 1884 - 7 AUG 1973)
⌊ Libby Swartzby (Jones) (1865 - 1947)
 


Bernice Evelyn Schmitt (Crowell)* - Wife
- Bernice was born on 11 AUG 1924 in Collyer, KS and died on 6 JAN 2010 (age: 85) in Folsom, Ca


Pamela Evelyn Crowell (Ennis)* - Daughter
Daughter - Santa Rosa HS - 1971 - Pamela was born on 16 DEC 1954 in Hamilton AFB. CA


William Edgar Crowell* - Father
- William was born on 7 NOV 1881 in Shawano, WI and died on 18 SEP 1951 (age: 69) in New London, WI


Lillie Eva Jones (Crowell)* - Mother
- Lillie was born on 26 OCT 1884 in Republic, MI and died on 7 AUG 1973 (age: 88)




-- Orville --
Enlisted in Army Air Corps prior to WWII. Was at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Retired as a Lt. Col. after suffering a heart attack. Died of an aortic aneurism. Managed a movie theatre in Santa Rosa after retirement until he took a job as Supervisor of County Roads for Sonoma County.

Lived at 1663 El Camino Way in Santa Rosa, Ca in 1968.

Orville: Social Security Death Index Record Name: Orville D. Crowell

SSN: xx-xx-xxxx
Last Residence: 95405 Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California, United States of America
Born: 2 Jul 1910
Died: 15 Nov 1987
State (Year) SSN issued: California (1953 )


Bernice:
After graduation I met and married Orville Crowell who was a career Officer in the USAF. We moved to Santa Rosa, CA. when he retired after 22 years of service. We raised our two daughters there and moved to the country with our horses.

After his death in 1987, I moved to Folsom, CA. to be near my youngest daughter, Pamela. I gave up home ownership in 2002 opting instead for an apartment which I thoroughly enjoy. I have two grandsons who keep in touch and vist me regularly. Since I am only 15 miles east of Sacramento I have access to plays and the city life, if I choose. Most of my time is spent in Folsom with my friends, family and my companion, a Jack Russell terrier.

(Trego Community High School Reunionpage, Wakenney Kansas,. May 2002)


Orville: California Death Index,
Name: CROWELL, ORVILLE D
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 2 Jul 1910
Birthplace: MICHIGAN
Death Date: 15 Nov 1987
Death Place: SONOMA
Mother's Maiden Name: JONES


Bernice:
Bernice was Orville's secretary at Smoky Hill AFB, KS. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was extremely well-liked by all who met her.

Woody Hart 2013


Dustin Crowell Hart* - Grandson
Grandson - Dustin was born on 6 JUL 1985


Haisling Ried Hart - Great Granddaughter
- Haisling was born on 2 OCT 2021


Willie E. Crowell - Brother
- Willie was born on 1908/1909 in Wisconsin


Eva Josephine Schnorr (Miller) - First Cousin
First Cousin - Albert L. Miller, Evan A. Miller, Ruth J Schnorr Miller - At Evan's High School Graduation (courtesy of Chris Miller) - Eva was born on 25 MAY 1915 in Wittenberg WI and died on 17 JUN 1965 (age: 50)


Percival Menning - First Cousin


Gladys Menning - First Cousin
- Gladys was born on 0002 B.C


Charles Edgar Crowell* - Grandfather
Grandfather - Charles Crowell - (Photo courtesy of Dick Waalkens and Dave Maas - Jan 2006) - Charles was born on 27 MAY 1852 in Bangor, ME and died on 1 JAN 1923 (age: 70) in Tn Morris, Shawano, WI


Angeline C. Darrow (Crowell)* - Grandmother
Grandmother - Angeline Darrow - (Photo courtesy of Dick Waalkens and Dave Maas) - Angeline was born on 1860 in Shawano, WI and died on 9 DEC 1926


Obidiah Jones, Jr* - Grandfather
- Obidiah, Jr was born on 1855 in Northern Michigan and died on 1930


Libby Swartzby (Jones)* - Grandmother
- Libby was born on 1865 in Ishpeming, Marquette, MI and died on 1947 in New London, WI




Last change (on this page): 31 JAN 2022