Mildred Christeson Hoops 1900-1988

On January 29, 1988, Mildred Christeson Hoops died at Sunset Village of the Ozarks in Waynesville, Missouri. Mrs. Hoops, 87, was the only remaining member of her generation of the Hoops family in Crocker, Missouri.

Born July 14, 1900, in Waynesville to francis J. and Lulu Hutcheson Christeson, Mrs. Hoops (affectionately called “Mim”), following education in Waynesville, St. Louis, and Springfield, was married to Paul Brown Hoops of Crocker, where they and their two daughters lived until 1940, when they moved to Waynesville. For many years Mrs. Hoops assisted in their business, J.L. Hoops and sons of Crocker. Mr. Hoops died in 1963.

Mrs. Hoops was recognized county wide for her work as Production Chairman of the American red Cross during World War II and for her efforts as an organizational member of the local Federated Women’s Club. She was a life member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Having been a member of both the Waynesville Methodist Church and the Crocker Presbyterian Church, Mrs. Hoops is remembered as a dedicated Sunday School teacher and leader of young people, for her leadership in the Women’s Association, and for her contributions to the music of the church as a pianist and member of the choir where she was a frequent soloist. Her love for music extended also to the Oratorio Society of Fort Leonard Wood.

In 1975 Mrs. Hoops moved to Sunset Village of the Ozarks where she shared pleasant living with her sister, Mrs. Howard B. Wyrick (Grace), who survives her. In addition, survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy H. McGregor (Joanne) of Wichita, Kansas, and Mrs. Thomas R. Jones (Vivian) of Falls Church, Virginia, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Arrangements were handled by the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

The family suggest memorials may be made to the Sunset Village of the Ozarks in the name of Mildred C. Hoops.

Thomas Ray York 1937-1988

Thomas Ray York, son of Thomas and Freda Campbell York, was born June 22, 1937 in Bloodland, Missouri, and departed this life February 7, 1988, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri at the age of 55 years, seven months and 16 days.

He was united in marriage with Charlotte Whittle on December 19, 1961 and has spent most of his life in this area.

He professed his faith in Jesus Christ as a young man. Later in life he surrendered to preach and serve his Lord faithfully for nearly 20 years. Although New Friendship Baptist Church was his home church, he has preached throughout Pulaski County and surrounding counties.

He and his son also owned and operated Yorks Auto Works for a number of years.

Funeral services were held from the Colonial Funeral Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 9, 1988 with Lee Todd, Minister officiating. Burial was in Idumea Cemetery under the direction of Colonial Funeral Homes.

Pallbearers were Donald Wieners, Sr., Dale Shetler, Bill Smith, Darold Wierners, Jr., Kenneth Bragg and Richard Tingle.

He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; one son Kenny York of Waynesville; his parents, Thomas and Freda York of Waynesville; one brother, Lawrence York of Wichita Falls, Texas; one sister, Beverly Elliott of Waynesville; as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant brother and an infant sister.

Pauline (Manes) Hathaway 1914-1988

Memorial services for Pauline Hathaway, former Sitka, Alaska resident, were held Saturday, January 16, 1988 at the First Presbyterian Church of Sitka, Alaska.

The Rev. David Morrelli officiated and the Rev. Dr. Charles Bovee gave the eulogy. Afterward, a reception was held at the home of Dick and Jan Davis, 703 Lake Street, Sitka, Alaska.

Mrs. Hathaway died Thursday, January 12, 1988 at the home of her daughter in Federal Way, Washington.

She was born May 22, 1914 to Frank and Tine (Salsman) Manes in Waynesville, Mo. She married Marion W. Hathaway of Weir, Kansas December 9, 1932 in Waynesville.

During World War II, Hathaway served in the U.S. Navy and Mrs. Hathaway worked in the U.S. Navy shipyards in Brooklyn, New York.

After the war the Hathaways moved to Bremerton, Washington, where he worked in the Navy shipyard and for the city. In 1947 he went to Fairbanks to work, and later the family lived in Seward and Skagway.

They came to Sitka in 1957 and worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Mt. Edgecumbe. In the early 1960’s they were transferred to Noorvik. Noorvik was an Eskimo village, above the Artic Circle. There were about 400 Eskimoes and six white teachers and a minister and his wife. It was an interesting experience and they loved the old Eskimoes. Wonderful, gentle people.

After two years they returned to Sitka, and after retirement in 1974 continued to make their home in Sitka, Alaska.

In the fall of 1986 they moved to Anchorage to reside in the Pioneers Home there. Hathaway died last January, and Mrs. Hathaway moved to Federal Way to be with her daughter.

In Sitka, both were active in the Presbyterian Church and the Pioneers of Alaska. Mrs. Hathaway also was a member of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bud Davis, and a grandson, Curt Davis, all of 32302 6th Avenue SouthWest, Federal Way, Washington, 98023; a sister, Mary Barb of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

The family suggest that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 204 Princess Way, Sitka, Alaska.