Andrew Winfield Mills1

Family
TMG ID:91661, (14 Aug 1909 - 21 Oct 1980)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageAndrew and Irene Burdeshaw were married.1
     

Child of: Andrew Winfield Mills and Irene Burdeshaw

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Irene Burdeshaw1

Family
TMG ID:91662, (27 Feb 1908 - 9 Jul 1988)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Mills (née Burdeshaw).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageIrene and Andrew Winfield Mills were married.1
     

Child of: Irene Burdeshaw and Andrew Winfield Mills

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Opal Loraine Drace1

Family
TMG ID:91669, (1 Dec 1922 - 23 Jun 2010)
Relationship:5th cousin 2 times removed of Elsie Dora Lewis
Father*Frank Louis Drace1 B: 20 Aug 1886, D: 13 May 1960
Mother*Vyna H. Hodges1 B: 28 Mar 1893, D: 30 May 1977

Primary Birth & Death

Obituary & Burial

  • An Obituary for Opal Loraine Drace appeared on Sunday, 27 Jun 2010, in The Eastern Arizona Courier, Safford, Arizona. Opal Hahn

    Funeral services for Opal Hahn, 87, of Tucson were conducted Saturday, June 26, at 3 p.m. at Vining Funeral Home's Chapel of the Valley. Concluding services followed in the Safford Cemetery. Opal passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at her daughter's residence in Tucson.

    Opal Loraine Hahn was born in Llano, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1922, the daughter of Frank and Vyna Drace. Opal had one brother, Frank Drace, and one sister, Mary Ellen Drace. In her adolescent years her family relocated to Apache Creek, N.M., when her father obtained work at the NH Ranch.

    Opal married Thomas Waite "T.W." Milligan. Opal and T.W. continued to make their home in Apache Creek as he was employed with the U.S. Forest Service as a fire lookout. They were blessed with a son, Burnard, and then a daughter, Verna.

    T.W. went into the United States Army to help support the efforts abroad during World War II. Opal relocated with her children to Morenci, where she worked for the Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation Mercantile. The family moved to Deming, N.M., before returning to the ranch in Reserve, N.M., upon T.W.'s return from service.

    T.W. and Opal divorced, and Opal moved back to Morenci, where she worked for the Phelps Dodge Mining Corporation Mercantile. She later married Delbert Menges and was blessed with the addition of another child, Carolyn, in 1948. She continued to work hard to support family, devoting much of her time to providing for them.

    Delbert and Opal divorced in 1966. Opal worked in Safford as a waitress, where she met and married Guy Lee Riley. She and Lee made their residences in various locations in Arizona because he was working in construction. They retired and mostly resided in Globe and Safford, moving to Catalina in 1995. In 1997, Lee passed away.

    Soon thereafter, Opal moved back to Safford, where she met and married Donald Hahn and continued to live in Safford until Don passed away in 2008. Opal moved from Safford to Mesa until the last few months of her life, when she moved to Tucson to be with her daughter, Verna.

    Opal enjoyed the simple pleasures of life and could often be found listening to country music while she crocheted with her companion, Mitzi, by her side. In the past few months, she reveled in spending time with her dear friend, Peter Albero, as they would sit and visit with one another about years gone by.

    Opal leaves behind two daughters, Verna French (Frank) of Tucson and Carolyn Naylor (Mike) of Mesa; her son, Burnard Milligan (Lena) of Reserve, N.M; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Vyna Drace; and her sister, Mary Ellen; her brother, Frank; her great-grandson, Dustin Perez; and two husbands, Lee Riley and Donald Hahn.

    Online condolences may be offered at viningfuneralhome.com

    Arrangements were entrusted to Vining Funeral Home.

    The Eastern Arizona Courier (Safford, AZ) - Sunday, 27 Jun 2010.2

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Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: in Dec 1940, her married name became Mrs. Milligan (née Drace).1
  • Name-Married: in Nov 1947, her married name became Mrs. Menges (née Drace).1
  • Name-Married: on Monday, 5 May 1969, her married name became Mrs. Riley (née Drace).1
  • Name-Married: circa 2000, her married name became Mrs. Hahn (née Drace).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageDec 1940, Opal, age 18 years, and Thomas W. Milligan, age 25 years, son of: Boney Milligan and Grace E. Shimmins, were married.1
     
Divorceafter 1947, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Milligan and Thomas W. Milligan.1
MarriageNov 1947, Opal, age 24 years and 11 months, and Delbert Leo Menges, age 22 years and 9 months, son of: Felilx F. Menges and Iva Jewel (?), were married.1
     
Divorce1966, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Menges and Delbert Leo Menges.1
MarriageMonday, 5 May 1969, Opal, age 46 years, 5 months and 4 days, and Guy Lee Riley, age 48 years, 1 month and 22 days were married at Phoenix, Maricopa County, ArizonaG.1
     
Marriagecirca 2000, Opal and Donald William Hahn were married.1
     

Other Major Events

  • after 1947, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Milligan and Thomas W. Milligan.1
  • 1966, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Menges and Delbert Leo Menges.1

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S3131] Opal Hahn, The Eastern Arizona Courier, Safford, AZ, 27 Jun 2010. Hereinafter cited as Eastern Arizona Courier.
Last Edited14 Jul 2019

Thomas W. Milligan1

Family
TMG ID:91670, (3 Nov 1915 - 19 Jul 1968)
Father*Boney Milligan1 B: 1886, D: 1967
Mother*Grace E. Shimmins1 B: 1888, D: 1965

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Thomas W. Milligan was born on Wednesday, 3 Nov 1915.1
  • Died on Friday, 19 Jul 1968 at age 52 years, 8 months and 16 days.1

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Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "T.W."2
  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Tom"1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageDec 1940, Thomas, age 25 years, and Opal Loraine Drace, age 18 years, daughter of: Frank Louis Drace and Vyna H. Hodges, were married.1
     
Divorceafter 1947, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Milligan and Thomas W. Milligan.1

Other Major Events

  • after 1947, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Milligan and Thomas W. Milligan.1

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
  2. [S3131] Opal Hahn, The Eastern Arizona Courier, Safford, AZ, 27 Jun 2010. Hereinafter cited as Eastern Arizona Courier.
Last Edited16 Jun 2019

Boney Milligan1

Family
TMG ID:91671, (1886 - 1967)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageBoney and Grace E. Shimmins were married.1
     

Child of: Boney Milligan and Grace E. Shimmins

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Grace E. Shimmins1

Family
TMG ID:91672, (1888 - 1965)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Milligan (née Shimmins).1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageGrace and Boney Milligan were married.1
     

Child of: Grace E. Shimmins and Boney Milligan

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Delbert Leo Menges1

Family
TMG ID:91673, (28 Jan 1925 - 14 Apr 2002)
Father*Felilx F. Menges1 B: 18 Aug 1888, D: 5 May 1975
Mother*Iva Jewel (?)1 B: 28 May 1900, D: 20 Mar 1983

Primary Birth & Death

  • Born: Delbert Leo Menges was born on Wednesday, 28 Jan 1925.1
  • Died on Sunday, 14 Apr 2002 at age 77 years, 2 months and 17 days.1
  • Interred after 14 Apr 2002 at Pima Cemetery, Pima, Graham County, ArizonaG. Plot: Section E, Block 01, Lot 02A, Site 04.1

'Non-primary' Vitals

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageNov 1947, Delbert, age 22 years and 9 months, and Opal Loraine Drace, age 24 years and 11 months, daughter of: Frank Louis Drace and Vyna H. Hodges, were married.1
     
Divorce1966, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Menges and Delbert Leo Menges.1

Other Major Events

  • 1966, on this date, the divorce between Opal Loraine (neé Drace) Menges and Delbert Leo Menges.1

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Felilx F. Menges1

Family
TMG ID:91674, (18 Aug 1888 - 5 May 1975)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageFelilx and Iva Jewel (?) were married.1
     

Child of: Felilx F. Menges and Iva Jewel (?)

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Iva Jewel (?)1

Family
TMG ID:91675, (28 May 1900 - 20 Mar 1983)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Name-Married: her married name became Mrs. Menges.1

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageIva and Felilx F. Menges were married.1
     

Child of: Iva Jewel (?) and Felilx F. Menges

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Guy Lee Riley1

TMG ID:91676, (13 Mar 1921 - 8 Apr 1999)

Primary Birth & Death

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
MarriageMonday, 5 May 1969, Guy, age 48 years, 1 month and 22 days, and Opal Loraine Drace, age 46 years, 5 months and 4 days, daughter of: Frank Louis Drace and Vyna H. Hodges, were married at Phoenix, Maricopa County, ArizonaG.1
     

Citations

  1. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017

Donald William Hahn1

TMG ID:91677, (4 Jul 1923 - 18 Sep 2008)

Primary Birth & Death

Alias(es)

  • Nick-Name: his nickname was "Don"2

Union(s)

EventDetails/Notes
Marriagecirca 2000, Donald and Opal Loraine Drace, daughter of: Frank Louis Drace and Vyna H. Hodges, were married.2
     

Citations

  1. [S85] Social Security Death Index, Master File, Social Security Death Index, Social Security Death Index (http://tinyurl.com/jqkwdlq: RootsWeb, various). Hereinafter cited as SSDI.
  2. [S826] Find A Grave, online <http://tinyurl.com/5xkq9>. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave.
Last Edited27 Jun 2017