Zella Hall Lewis

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Zella Lewis Heald, the daughter of John E. and Helen Hall Lewis, was born April 29, 1883 at Newton, Kansas and died June 2, 1983 at Newton, Kansas, having attained the age of 100 years, 1 month and 3 days.

She grew to womanhood in Harvey County, and taught in the rural schools there for three years. She taught at the Sunnyside school in Ottawa County for one year, prior to her marriage to Clark G. Heald in 1907. They lived and farmed in the Wells area, and her husband preceded her in death in 1946.

She moved to Minneapolis from her farm north of Wells in 1954, and had been a resident of the Shalimar Plaza since 1975.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Minneapolis and the United Methodist Women. She had been a correspondent for the Minneapolis Messenger for a number of years, and had published a book of poetry.

Interment was in Mount Liberty Cemetary, Oak Hill, Kansas.

Family/Spouse: Clark Gilmour Heald. Clark (son of Clark Heald and Catherine "Kate" Gilmour) was born on 25 Feb 1884 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; died on 5 Oct 1946 in Wells, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States; was buried in Mount Liberty Church Cemetery, Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Clark L. Heald, 72, a former resident of the Wells community, passed away Sunday, July 19, 1981 at the Veterans Administration Center, Boise, Idaho.

He was born Nov. 28, 1908 at Wells, the son of Clark G. Heald and Zella Lewis Heald. He grew up at Wells and received his education there. He moved to Union, Oregon in 1939.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the Pacific theater. He later lived in Baker, Oregon, and served as an accountant for Baker County.

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Gilbert Eugene Heald, third son of Clark G. and Zella (Lewis) Heald was born near Wells, Kansas, April 3, 1916, and passed away December 19, 1968 in the Ottawa County Hospital in Minneapolis, Kansas.

He served four years in World War II, receiving a medical discharge after losing a leg in combat in France. He returned to the farm and his parents in 1945.

In 1954 he moved with his mother to Minneapolis where he spent the rest of his life, working at his chosen occupation of farming.

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Little boy Killed

The two year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Clark Heald, who live in the Lamar neighborhood, was kicked in the abdomen by a horse last Saturday. The little boy was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital at Concordia and an examination showed that the intestines had been ruptured. An operation was performed but the boy died Sunday night.

John Gilmour Heald was born Jan. 21, 1918, and was called to his heavenly home, June 13, 1920, aged two years, four months and twenty-three days. He was the youngest son of Clark G. and Zella Lewis Heald.

Besides the parents, he leaves three brothers, Clark L., Donald W. and Gilbert E. Heald, aged respectively, 11, 7 and 4 years; two grandparents and many other relatives to mourn his loss.

Funeral services were held at Mt. Liberty church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Hill, and interment was made in the cemetery at that place. We shall miss him, Oh, so much! But we know that he is safe with Jesus.

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Robert Bruce Heald, 95, Minneapolis, died April 28, 2017 of old age. He is survived by children, Carol, Kenton (Catherine), Edward (Sheryl), Scott (Tina), and Brad. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clark and Zella; all siblings, Clark, Donald, Gilbert, John, and Ray; and Bruce's son, Alan. He is also survived by nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one niece and nephew.

Bruce farmed with his family, in the Grant Township north of Wells. He served in the United States Army in Europe during WWII, arriving in France via Omaha Beach after the initial landings. Bruce was united in marriage to Shirley Marrs. Eventually, they sold the family farm and moved to Colorado where Bruce became a skilled carpenter and sub-contractor. The marriage ended and Bruce returned to Ottawa County later in life and built a home in Minneapolis.

In semi-retirement, Bruce completed projects for the Ottawa County Historical Museum and performed other volunteer work. He had many friends, family, loved ones, and acquaintances that will miss him.

A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00 A.M. Private inurnment will be in Highland Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ottawa County Historical Museum or Hospice of Salina.

Wilson Funeral Home

Family/Spouse: Shirley Marrs. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ray Emerson Heald was born May 18, 1924, in Wells, the sixth son of Clark and Zella (Lewis) Heald. He died August 10, 2010.

Ray attended school in Wells and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1944. He served with a medical detachment in the 38th Division in the Philippines during World War II .

After his military service, he graduated from Brown-Mackie Business School and started working at School Specialty Supply in Salina whe he was a purchasing agent and secretary. He retired as Vice President of the company in 1986 after 39 years.

Ray was active in the First Christian Church, serving on the board and as a trustee. He was a Past President of Salina Noon Optimist Club and a member of the Salina Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of the Elks Club, Flywheels, Smoky Valley Genealogical Society, VFW Post 1432 and American Legion Post.

He was preceded in death by a son, John Michael "Mike" Heald; and a granddaughter, Micala Jean Jones. Survivors included his wife, Carolyn Fenton Heald; a son, Ron Heald; a daughter, Kathi Jones; four grandsons, Aric Delaney, Jamie Delaney, Shaun Heald and Nicholas Heald.

Family/Spouse: Carolyn Fenton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: MAR Catherine Heald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Sheryl. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Tina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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