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"Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr.

M, #144511, b. 27 December 1916, d. 26 October 2006

Parents

FatherEugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr. (b. 16 May 1876, d. 10 November 1965)
MotherMartha Elizabeth Mathis (b. 6 November 1882, d. 1 July 1960)
Pedigree Link

Biography

"Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr., was born on 27 December 1916 in Fall Creek, Yadkin Co., NC.1 He married Leta Marie Wilson, daughter of Lewis Franklin Wilson and Matilda L. Curry, on 22 July 1944 in Winnebago Co., IL, Circumstantial evidence suggests Leta met Genie while he was in a military hospital being treated for filariasis during DEC 1943 - MAR 1944. An online public member tree on ancestry.com indicates that a daughter and two sons were born to the marriage (names and dates privatized). "Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr., died on 26 October 2006 in Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC.
"Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr., was also known as Eugene Pointexter. He lived in 1942 in East Bend, Yadkin Co., NC. He began military service on 7 March 1942 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina; discharged 28 OCT 1945 A military record indicates he was hospitalized during DEC 1943 to MAR 1944 with lymphatic filariasis (Wuchereria), a parasitic infection by a worm found only in the Southern Hemisphere, suggesting service in the South Pacific theater.
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Citations

  1. [S5441] Fall Creek Twp., Dist. 0011, sheet 9A, Dwelling 167, Family 167, 1930 Federal Census, Yadkin County, North Carolina. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1729-30; FHL #2341463-4.

Eugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr.1

M, #144512, b. 16 May 1876, d. 10 November 1965
Pedigree Link

Family: Martha Elizabeth Mathis (b. 6 November 1882, d. 1 July 1960)

Son"Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr. (b. 27 December 1916, d. 26 October 2006)

Biography

Eugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr., was born on 16 May 1876 in North Carolina.1 He married Martha Elizabeth Mathis in 1901. He died on 10 November 1965 in Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC. He was buried in November 1965 in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC, Findagrave #46715849.
Eugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr., was also known as "Genie" Pointexter.1 He lived on 14 April 1930 in Fall Creek Twp., Yadkin Co., NC.1
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Citations

  1. [S5441] Fall Creek Twp., Dist. 0011, sheet 9A, Dwelling 167, Family 167, 1930 Federal Census, Yadkin County, North Carolina. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1729-30; FHL #2341463-4.

Martha Elizabeth Mathis1

F, #144513, b. 6 November 1882, d. 1 July 1960
Pedigree Link

Family: Eugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr., (b. 16 May 1876, d. 10 November 1965)

Son"Genie" Arthur Pointexter, Jr. (b. 27 December 1916, d. 26 October 2006)

Biography

Martha Elizabeth Mathis was born on 6 November 1882 in Yadkin Co., NC.1 She married Eugene Arthur Pointexter, Sr., in 1901. She died on 1 July 1960 in Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC. She was buried in July 1960 in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Yadkinville, Yadkin Co., NC, Findagrave #46715856.
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Citations

  1. [S5441] Fall Creek Twp., Dist. 0011, sheet 9A, Dwelling 167, Family 167, 1930 Federal Census, Yadkin County, North Carolina. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T626, Rolls 1729-30; FHL #2341463-4.

Delores Delight Hoaglund

F, #144514, b. 22 July 1927, d. 11 November 2003

Parents

FatherClarence Asa Hoaglund (b. 27 July 1901, d. 9 September 1932)
MotherFlorence Catherine Babcock (b. 18 June 1902, d. 2 December 1964)
Pedigree Link

Family: John Joseph Wilson (b. 8 November 1925, d. 9 August 1986)

DaughterKaren Sue Wilson+
DaughterConnie Wilson

Biography

Delores Delight Hoaglund was born on 22 July 1927 in Odebolt, Sac Co., IA. She married John Joseph Wilson, son of Clarence Frederick Wilson and Agnes Rebecca Higgins, on 11 May 1947 in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA. Delores Delight Hoaglund died on 11 November 2003 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA. She was buried in November 2003 in Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA, Findagrave #47251694.
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Clarence Asa Hoaglund

M, #144515, b. 27 July 1901, d. 9 September 1932
Pedigree Link

Family: Florence Catherine Babcock (b. 18 June 1902, d. 2 December 1964)

DaughterDelores Delight Hoaglund+ (b. 22 July 1927, d. 11 November 2003)

Biography

Clarence Asa Hoaglund was born on 27 July 1901 in Arthur, Ida Co., IA. He married Florence Catherine Babcock on 16 December 1922 in Ida Co., IA. He died on 9 September 1932 in Odebolt, Sac Co., IA. He was buried in September 1932 in Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA, Findagrave #46378130.
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Florence Catherine Babcock

F, #144516, b. 18 June 1902, d. 2 December 1964
Pedigree Link

Family: Clarence Asa Hoaglund (b. 27 July 1901, d. 9 September 1932)

DaughterDelores Delight Hoaglund+ (b. 22 July 1927, d. 11 November 2003)

Biography

Florence Catherine Babcock was born on 18 June 1902 in Odebolt, Sac Co., IA. She married Clarence Asa Hoaglund on 16 December 1922 in Ida Co., IA. She died on 2 December 1964 in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA. She was buried in December 1964 in Ida Grove Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA, Findagrave #46570745.
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William Clarence Maas

M, #144518, b. 9 April 1947, d. 10 March 1981

Parents

FatherClarence James Maas (b. 9 February 1911, d. 23 November 1968)
MotherDorothy Marie Peterson (b. 18 March 1917, d. 13 June 1993)
Pedigree Link

Family: Karen Sue Wilson

SonDarin J. Maas+ (b. 18 September 1968, d. 21 March 2017)
SonKevin William Maas
SonLee M. Maas

Biography

William Clarence Maas was born on 9 April 1947 in Hayfield, Dodge Co., MN. He married Karen Sue Wilson, daughter of John Joseph Wilson and Delores Delight Hoaglund, on 8 July 1967. William Clarence Maas died on 10 March 1981 in Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA,

Obituary -- The Sioux City Journal, Sioux City, Iowa; Thursday, 12 MAR 1981, p.26 (Newspapers.com):

William C. Maas

IDA GROVE, Iowa -- William C. Maas, 33, of Ida Grove, died Tuesday of injuries he suffered in an accident at his home.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Ida Grove. The Rev. Harry Dailey will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Rosary will be recited by the parish at 8 p.m today in the Christensen Funeral Home.

Mr. Maas was born April 9, 1947, at Hayfield, Minn. He lived in Brownsdale, Minn., and came to Ida Grove 16 years ago.

He married Karen Sue Wilson July 8, 1967 at Ida Grove.

Survivors include the widow; three sons, Darin, Kevin and Lee, all at home; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Maas of Mesa, Ariz.; four brothers, Darrell of Brownsdale, John and Tom, both of Austin, Minn., and Richard of Rochester, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Margaret) Laverink of Austin and Miss Mary Maas of Mesa.

He was buried in March 1981 in Ida Grove Catholic Cemetery, Ida Grove, Ida Co., IA, Findagrave #41014626.
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Darin J. Maas

M, #144519, b. 18 September 1968, d. 21 March 2017

Parents

FatherWilliam Clarence Maas (b. 9 April 1947, d. 10 March 1981)
MotherKaren Sue Wilson
Pedigree Link

Family: Terri Mitchell

SonBrian Maas
DaughterKira Maas
SonLane Maas

Biography

Darin J. Maas was born on 18 September 1968 in Battle Creek, Ida Co., IA. He married Terri Mitchell on 15 May 1993 in Schleswig, Crawford Co., IA, Terri remarried to a Meister and is listed at Sioux City, Iowa. He died on 21 March 2017 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com Memorial #177647483):

Darin J. Maas

September 18, 1968 - March 21, 2017

Darin J. Maas, 48, of Sioux City, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at a Sioux City hospital.

Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Morningside Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home.

Darin J. Maas, the son of William and Karen (Wilson) Maas, was born on Sept. 18, 1968, in Battle Creek, Iowa. He attended high school in Ida Grove, Iowa.

On May 15, 1993, Darin was united in marriage with Terri Mitchell in Schleswig, Iowa. He worked as a concrete layer for various companies.

Darin is survived by three children, Ethan Maas, Kira Maas, and Lane Maas; his mother, Karen (Gerald) Meister; his former wife, Terri; two brothers, Kevin Maas and Lee (Michelle) Maas, all of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his father.

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Marlowe Cyril Williams

M, #144530, b. 13 July 1907, d. 13 December 1958

Parents

FatherChris Williams (b. 30 October 1866, d. 5 December 1938)
MotherMaria Helene Jackson (b. 2 July 1870, d. 7 September 1953)
Pedigree Link

Family: Goldie Virginia Curry (b. 19 September 1909, d. 1 May 2013)

SonLarry Eugene Williams+
SonJon Anthony Williams (b. 16 July 1939, d. 14 February 2008)

Biography

Marlowe Cyril Williams was born on 13 July 1907 in Stratford, Hamilton Co., IA, WW II draft registration. He married Goldie Virginia Curry, daughter of George William Curry, Jr., and Laura Bertha Thompson, on 2 February 1935 in Boone Co., IA. Marlowe Cyril Williams died on 13 December 1958. He was buried in 1958 in Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, Boone Co., IA, Findagrave #84966983.
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Chris Williams

M, #144531, b. 30 October 1866, d. 5 December 1938
Pedigree Link

Family: Maria Helene Jackson (b. 2 July 1870, d. 7 September 1953)

SonMarlowe Cyril Williams+ (b. 13 July 1907, d. 13 December 1958)

Biography

Chris Williams was born on 30 October 1866 in Illinois. He married Maria Helene Jackson. He died on 5 December 1938 in Stratford, Hamilton Co., IA. He was buried in December 1938 in Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton Co., IA, Findagrave #74811568.
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Maria Helene Jackson

F, #144532, b. 2 July 1870, d. 7 September 1953
Pedigree Link

Family: Chris Williams (b. 30 October 1866, d. 5 December 1938)

SonMarlowe Cyril Williams+ (b. 13 July 1907, d. 13 December 1958)

Biography

Maria Helene Jackson was born on 2 July 1870 in Illinois. She married Chris Williams. She died on 7 September 1953. She was buried in September 1953 in Oakwood Cemetery, Stratford, Hamilton Co., IA, Findagrave #74811748.
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Jon Anthony Williams

M, #144533, b. 16 July 1939, d. 14 February 2008

Parents

FatherMarlowe Cyril Williams (b. 13 July 1907, d. 13 December 1958)
MotherGoldie Virginia Curry (b. 19 September 1909, d. 1 May 2013)
Pedigree Link

Biography

Jon Anthony Williams was born on 16 July 1939 in Boone, Boone Co., IA. He died on 14 February 2008 in Santa Cruz Co., CA, per SSDI, last residence Watsonville.
Jon Anthony Williams was also known as "Tony" Williams.
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Harold Leland McCollum

M, #144536, b. 11 February 1917, d. 19 October 2016
Pedigree Link

Family: Margaret Kampmeier (b. 30 October 1916, d. 19 August 2006)

DaughterLaura Louise McCollum+

Biography

Harold Leland McCollum was born on 11 February 1917 in Bethany, Harrison Co., MO. He married Margaret Kampmeier in 1939. He died on 19 October 2016 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Harold L. McCollum, 99, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home at Lodge of Ashworth.

Harold was born February 11, 1917 in Bethany, Missouri to R.V. and Della McCollum. He lived in Leon, Sigourney and Oskaloosa before moving to Des Moines in 1927. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1933 and was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Iowa in 1937 with a degree in Actuarial Science.

In 1939, he married Margaret Kampmeier and together they reared two daughters and two sons.

Harold began his career in 1937 with Acacia Mutual Life in Washington, DC. In 1942, he moved to Iowa Life (now Farm Bureau) in Des Moines where he remained as actuary until 1949, except for a brief period in the U.S. Navy. In 1949, he was appointed actuary with National Travelers Insurance Company to help start that casualty company in the life insurance business. In 1958, a consolidation with National Life Company created National Travelers Life, for which he worked until his retirement in 1980 serving as Actuary, VP and Actuary and Senior VP and Actuary.

Harold played tennis for over 80 years. He earned tennis letters at Roosevelt and the University of Iowa. He won many singles and doubles titles over the years including Des Moines District singles in 1951 and 1953 and Missouri Valley men’s 55 and over doubles in 1972 and 1974. In 1974, he was one of ten charter members of the Iowa Tennis Association Hall of Fame. Because of service as a board member or officer of Des Moines, Iowa, Missouri Valley and National tennis organizations, he was given the U.S. Tennis Association’s Community Service Award in 1988. Margaret and Harold won multiple mixed doubles titles at the National Senior Olympic Games. Following Margaret’s death in 2006, the D.M. Tennis Association and the D.M. Parks Department collaborated in re-naming the McCollum-Waveland Tennis Complex to honor their life-long love of, and service to, the game of tennis.

Survivors include his children, Laura (Al) Baetz, Tom (Kay), Carol (Rod) Faino and Gordon (Lynn); eleven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and his good friend, Eleanor Noel.

His wife, Margaret, parents and brother, James, preceded him in death.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Harold donated his body to the University of Iowa Medical School.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Children & Families of Iowa, Amanda the Panda and Home Opportunities Made Easy (HOME), Inc.

Obituary & photo published by Hamilton's on Westown Parkway.

He was buried, Body donated to University of Iowa Medical School. Findagrave #171660431.
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Margaret Kampmeier

F, #144537, b. 30 October 1916, d. 19 August 2006
Pedigree Link

Family: Harold Leland McCollum (b. 11 February 1917, d. 19 October 2016)

DaughterLaura Louise McCollum+

Biography

Margaret Kampmeier was born on 30 October 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. She married Harold Leland McCollum in 1939. She died on 19 August 2006 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA,

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Margaret Kampmeier McCollum, 89, died of leukemia Saturday, August 19, 2006 at Hospice of Central Iowa, as i Kavanagh on 56th St.

The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at Westminster Presbyte-rian Church. Margaret donated her body to the University of Iowa Medical School.

Margaret was born October 30, 1916 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to August and Ada Kampmeier. She attended public schools and Coe College before graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Iowa.

She worked in the actuarial department of Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Company in Washington, DC from 1937-40.

In 1939, she married Harold L. McCollum and together they reared two daughters and two sons.

Margaret served as president of the Community Blood Bank of Central Iowa, Polk County Easter Seal Society, Des Moines Council of PTA, Des Moines American Association of University Women, and YWCA. She participated on the state boards of PTA, AAUW, League of Women Voters, and Iowa Mothers and the national boards of AAUW and American Mothers, Inc. Margaret has been a leader in United Way, Women's Board of National Conference of Christians and Jews, National Junior Tennis League and helped to organize the Volunteer Bureau, Blood Bank Auxiliary, YWCA's Childcare Center, and "First Call for Help." She was an Elder for Westminster Presbyterian Church and volunteered with the Friendship Force, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and Iowa Senior Games. She was honored by the Jayceettes as Outstanding Woman of the Year and by the YWCA as a Woman of Achievement. She was selected to be the 1967 University of Iowa Representative Mother of the Year. In 1971, the Iowa Mothers Association chose Margaret as the Iowa Mother of the Year. She earned USTA national tennis rankings in her 80's and was elected to the Iowa Tennis Hall of Fame in 2003. She was inducted into the Iowa Senior Olympics Hall of Fame in 2006.

In addition to her husband, survivors include two daughters, Laura (AI) Baetz and Carol (Rod) Faino; two sons, Tom (Kay) and Gordon (Lynn); eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, one brother-in-law, and two sisters-in-law.

Her parents, sister, two brothers, and two sisters-in-law preceded her in death.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Central Iowa, or the Greater Des Moines Tennis Association.

Margaret cherished her family and friends, played tennis through, 89, volunteered whenever asked, and wrote a family letter for more than 60 years. All who knew her will remember her warm smile and kind words.

Publication: The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa; Sunday, 20 AUG 2006, p.27.

She was buried, Body donated to the University of Iowa Medical School, Findagrave #171660767.
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