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OBIT (from findagrave.com):

Spouse of Vivian E. Garber Doty.

Elmer was the youngest son of Ida and Arthur Doty. He graduated with a degree in Education from Eastern Washington College of Education and taught school from 1934-1943 in Rosalia and Centralia, Washington. During World War II, he served as a Marine Electrician. At the close of the war, in 1947, Elmer and Vivian founded the Artcraft/Hallmark stores of Seattle and Everett where they continued to work for 40 years until Elmer retired in 1984/85. Elmer was a charter member of the Edmonds Christian Church and elected Elder Emeritus. After 1976 Elmer and Vivian traveled extensively in the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, Asia and the Holy Lands. A self-taught photographer, he photographed his travels and frequently gave lectures at schools, nursing homes and church gatherings. In 1994, the Dotys celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Elmer died from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was survived by his wife, his four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, and at least 11 great-grandchildren.

OBIT (from findagrave.com):

Vivian was the oldest of four children born to Robert and Mary Miller Garber. She grew up on a wheat farm and on many occasions cooked for the threshing crews as a young woman. She attended a one-room school house but then went on to graduate as Valedictorian of Latah High School in 1931. She was a 1933 graduate of Eastern Washington State University. On August 4, 1934, Vivian married Elmer Doty of Latah. She taught school for several years in Rosalia, Washington. In 1947 the Dotys founded Artcraft/Hallmark stores of Seattle and Everett, Washington. Vivian continued to teach in the Edmonds School District for 25 years. After retirement, the Dotys travels extensively, including Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1994. The Dotys were charter members of Edmonds Christian Church ( Disciples). Vivian died due to complications of Alzheimers and failing health. She was predeceased by her husband, two sisters,and her brother. She was survived by her four children and their spouses, 12 grandchildren, at least 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

BIOGRAPHY - From: Descendants of Thomas Skolfield, 1707-1796 by Ester S. DeVries; copied from findagrave.com:

Charles Thomas Skolfield / Robert Charles Schofield, was born 27 November 1873 in Weld, Maine; married Millicent Richmond Noble, daughter of James Byron Noble and Caroline Richmond, on 15 April 1895 in Phillips, Maine. They were divorced after 10 April 1897 and were remarried 19 April 1924. He married, second, Mildred (--). He died 3 June 1944 in Bishop, California.

Born a Skolfield, he was also known as Robert Charles Schofield. His birth is not recorded in the Weld Town records of the Maine Vital Records office. The date of 27 November 1873 was apparently received from a family record but his son, as informant, gave the birth date as 27 November 1874 on his father's death record.

His birth date is 21 November 1873 in his military record at the National Archives. As his older brother Clement was born 29 August 1871 and brother Marcel 26 May 1876, Charles' year of birth could have been either. His stated age of 21 at first marriage to Millicent agrees with 1873, but his age 49 at remarriage to Millicent agrees with the 1874 date. As Charles T. Skolfield was born 21 November 1873 at Weld, Maine, he enlisted 15 June 1898 at Boston, Massachusetts, and served as a sergeant in Company K, 7th U.S. Infantry until his discharge 16 February 1899 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. He reenlisted 17 February 1899 at Fort Sheridan in Company K, 7th U.S. Infantry and remained with that company and regiment until separated 21 June 1901.

Following his military service he was engaged in mining activities in the west and was employed for a time by the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, in 1924 when he remarried his first wife Millicent. From 1926 to 1935 he was employed by the California Electric Power Company. At the time of his first marriage in Phillips, Maine, his surname and that of his father appear as Skolfield but when he enlisted in the army it appears as Schofield. It is not known when he changed from Charles Thomas to Robert Charles but it may have been very soon after completion of his military service because his son says he has always known his father as Robert Charles Schofield.

OBITUARY - Inyo Register, California; June 9, 1944:

Elks' Services Held For Robert Schofield

Funeral services conducted by officers of B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1603 of Bishop were held Tuesday at Albright Memorial Chapel for Robert Chas. Schofield 69, of Bishop, who passed away June 3 at his home in Bishop. The deceased was formerly employed by the California Electric Power Co.

His wife passed away about two years ago. He was born in Weld, Me., Nov. 1873 and had lived in Phoenix, Ariz., prior to coming to Bishop. He had been a member of the Elks Lodge for the past 25 years. Surviving are a son, Philip N. Schofield of Bishop and a daughter Mrs. Thelma Wiesler of Chicago. The body was shipped Tuesday to Forest Lawn in Glendale for cremation.

OBITUARY - Petoskey News & Review; Monday, January 16, 1989 (taken from a book: Descendants of Thomas Skolfield, 1707-1796 by Ester S. DeVries - copied from findagrave.com):

Thelma S. Wiesler, 79, of Harbor Springs, died Jan. 14, 1989 at Little Traverse Division, Northern Michigan Hospital. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Livonia. The former Thelma S. Schofield was born April 29, 1909, in Arizona, the daughter of Robert and Mildred Schofield. She made her home with her family in several states and was a high school graduate. On Sept. 17, 1929, she married Norbert H. Wiesler in Detroit. The couple resided in the Birmingham area and Mr. Wiesler preceded her in death. Mrs. Wiesler was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church of Birmingham. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mary Margaret) Feltz of Venice, Fla., Mrs. Richard (Mary Elizabeth) Halpin of Harbor Springs, and Mrs. James (Mary Josephine) Galvin of Chicago, ILL. eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

Sallade/Solliday information per Folks Family Tree genealogy prepared by sortep, online at ancestry.com.