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Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Edna Irene (Lierheimer) DeVault, 101, of Mexico, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 at King’s Daughters Home in Mexico.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Arnold Funeral Home.

Edna was born on November 18, 1917 in Mexico, MO, to George F. and Lillie (Erisman) Lierheimer.

She attended Bean Creek Country School for eight years and then Mexico High School. She then attended Kirksville State Teachers College two years and taught in several rural schools in Audrain County. Later, she graduated from the University of MO with a degree in Elementary Education. Edna taught at Eugene Field School in Mexico for 26 years, substituted for several years after and was the recipient of the Pioneer in Education from Mexico Public Schools.

In 1942, she married Francis H. DeVault at the First Presbyterian Church in Mexico and they lived on DeVault farms all their married life.

Edna loved to help on the farm, helping with chores, driving tractors, trucks and running errands when and where needed. She enjoyed her garden, flowers, making quilts by hand, reading, playing cards and being around friends and relatives, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church all her life and was also an Elder Emeritus of the church. A member of Audrain County Retired Teachers Association and MO State Teachers Association, member of Delta Kappa Gamma National Educational Sorority, member of Golden K Kiwanis of Mexico & International, member of Women of the Moose – Local & International, volunteered at the Missouri Veterans Home, member of Helping Hand Circle of King’s Daughters of Mexico.

Shel loved to travel and was in every state except Alaska and Hawaii.

Edna is survived by a son, Charles (Georgia) DeVault of Mexico; a daughter-in-law, Marjorie DeVault of Mexico; grandchildren, Troy (Annette) DeVault of Columbia, Cindy (Sean) Phillips of Mexico, Fred (Julie) DeVault of Mexico, Ted (Treena) DeVault of Mexico and Kimberly DeVault of Columbia; 11 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis: a son, Donald: two brothers, Paul Lierheimer and William Lierheimer; and three sisters, Elizabeth Deichman, Frances Forsee and Norma Hammel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to King’s Daughters Home, Bethel Presbyterian Church of the donor’s choice.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Donald Wayne DeVault, 71 of Mexico, MO, died Monday, August 10, 2015 in Johnson City, TN as the result of an automobile accident.

Services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18th at 10:00 a.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation is Monday evening from 5-7 at Arnold Funeral Home.

Don was born on April 23, 1944 the son of Francis and Edna (Lierheimer) DeVault. He grew up on the family farm in Mexico with his brother Charlie. Following high school he married Marjorie Gipson on June 28, 1964. He farmed full time and was also a mail carrier for Centralia.

He loved to travel and vacation. He enjoyed the farm and spending time with his family. Don was a good and faithful man with a warm smile and died doing what he loved.

He is a lifetime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder. He is survived by his mother, Edna DeVault of Mexico, his loving wife of 51 years, Margie, his children Troy W. DeVault and wife Annette of Columbia, Cindy DeVault-Phillips and husband Sean of Mexico and Kimberly G. DeVault-Carroll of Mexico. In 1997 he became a first time grandfather with the birth of Jeraka I. Carroll followed by the birth of Taylor A. DeVault, Morgan J. DeVault, Natalie D. Phillips and his last granddaughter Ellen N. Phillips born in 2002. He is also survived by his brother Charlie DeVault and his wife Georgia of Mexico and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father Francis H. DeVault.

Memorials may be made to the Bethel Presbyterian Church or Heifer International in care of Arnold Funeral Home.

OBITUARY - La Jolla Light, Thursday, October 17, 1991

Orville H. "Bud" Read

Orville H. "Bud" Read died Oct. 8 at home after a long illness. He was a retired business executive

and lived in La Jolla for the last 19 years.

Mr. Read was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico in 1910, and was a graduate of the University of

Missouri School of Journalism. During WWII he was a naval officer, retiring as lieutenant commander.

Mr. Read had been international president and chairman of the board of Delta Upsilon Fraternity,

and trustee of their Education Foundation. For 25 years he edited the DU Quarterly magazine as a

hobby. He had also been president of the San Diego chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, and served on the board of directors of the national foundation. He wrote and published two books: a history of the A.P. Green Refractories Company, and the history of the first 150 years of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth DeVault Read, son John Read of La Jolla, daughter Ruth "Missy"

Vanderbilt of Dallas, Texas, and three grandchildren.

The family requests that memorials be made to the San Diego Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation,

7675 Dagget St., Ste 330, San Diego, CA 92111.

OBITUARY - San Diego Union, Thursday, October 10, 1991

Orville Read; served Arthritis Foundation

Orville H. "Bud" Read, a community leader and supporter of the Arthritis Foundation, died

Thursday in his home of Parkinson's disease and its complications. He was 81 and resided in La Jolla.

"He made great contributions to the Arthritis Foundation," said Dick Poole of La Jolla, a longtime friend and former chairman of the foundation's national board.

Mr. Read was a highly successful business man and the author of books and articles.

He was born in Tucumcari, N.M., and earned his degree at the University of Missouri School of

Journalism in 1933. He as a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity and had served as international president and chairman of the fraternity's board. He edited the DU Quarterly for 25 years. During World War II, he volunteered for service and was assigned to troop transport ships in the Pacific. He and his wife spent some time in San Diego and "fell in love with the place." their children said. He retired from the Navy with the rank of lieutenant commander.

Mr. Read was associated for 40 years with the A.P. Green Refractories Company, head quartered in Mexico, Mo. He was general manager of the company's Metropolitan Region, serving the New York City area. After retiring in 1972, he and his wife settled in La Jolla. Both were active in the community. They were members of the La Jolla Country Club. They assisted COMBO and headed the drive in La Jolla one year.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a son and daughter, John Read of La Jolla and Ruth

Vanderbilt of Dallas and three grandchildren.

There will be no services. Cremation was planned, with ashes to be scattered at sea.

Memorial contributions may be sent to San Diego Chapter of Arthritis Foundation, 7675 Dagget St.,

Suite 330, San Diego 92111.

OBITUARY

DELTA UPSILON FRATERNITY

8705 Founders Road P.O. Box 68942 Indianapolis IN 46268-0942

International Headquarters . Telephone 317-875-8900 . Fax 317-876-1629

It is with deepest sadness and regret, that we inform you of the loss of Brother Orville H. (Bud)

Read, Missouri '33. After a long illness, he passed away on October 8, 1991.

Initiated into the Missouri Chapter in 1931, Brother Read remained a dedicated and loyal DU for 60 years. Among his extensive record of service to the Fraternity, were positions he held as Editor of the Quarterly magazine (1947-69); Chairman of the Fraternity Board of Directors (1962-67); President of the Fraternity (1968-69), and author of Delta Upsilon's 150th Anniversary History, "Challenge, Conflict and Change".

Bud will be remembered as a friendly, outgoing, and honest brother with a sincere interest in the

welfare of others. His even-handed and decisive leadership style, was mixed with a visionary sense of how fraternities ought to evolve. At a national Interfraternity Conference meeting, his speech entitled "The Case of the Vanishing Rushee", centered on the adverse effects of increasingly complex fraternity rush requirements. The speech was so well received, it was reprinted in pamphlet form and used throughout the fraternity world. As one of the truly great brothers of the twentieth century, the Delta Upsilon Fraternity will commemorate the loss of Bud Read, by lowering to half-mast all flags at the Fraternity Headquarters on

Founder's Day, November 4, 1991. In addition, the next issue of the Quarterly magazine will feature an article on Brother Read's life, accomplishments, and service to DU. The article will reveal the gift by Bud's wife, Ruth, of $1000 to the Delta Upsilon Educational Foundation. The article will also include the names of those brothers who make memorial gifts to honor the memory of Brother Read. It is hoped that such gifts, over and above an individual's annual support, will match or exceed the $1000 contributed by Mrs. Read. Should you wish to send a gift to the Orville "Bud" Read Memorial Challenge, a return envelope is enclosed for your convenience. Notes or letters of sympathy and condolence may be sent to:

Mrs. Orville H. Read

1111 Muirlands Vista Way

La Lolla, CA 92037.