JULIAN OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== JULIAN, Anna Lee HOLLIS 1872 - 1955 Invalid Dies of Flu - Mrs. George Julian, an invalid in a wheel chair since she fell and fractured her hip 12 years ago, died early Wednesday morning, Jan 5, from an attack of flu at the family home, 230 North Water Street, where she had resided the past 30 years. Mrs. Julian, 82 years of age and a member of the Baptist Church which she joined at Tebo when a girl, moved her membership many years ago to the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Kind hearted and cheerful through suffering and the vicissitudes of life, she radiated kindness of heart in her every day life, enjoying the visits of kinspeople and the comradeship of the two sons, Johnny and Jack of the home. A native of Henry Countian, Anna Hollis was born March 16, 1872, to Wm. Isaac and Amanda J. Hollis, six miles west of Windsor. At the age of 15 years she was married to George M. Julian who died six years ago. Six children blessed the union. Two girls died in infancy, a daughter, Mrs. Rich Daughtery, died four years ago, and a son died from burns at his home in Independence early in December of 1954. The two sons of the home, Johnny and Jack, suffered attacks of influenza along with their mother. Mrs. Julian also leaves sisters, Mrs. Jim Julian, Clinton, Mrs. Ben Bernatine, Miles City Mont., and Mrs. Berdick Lund, Glasgow, Mont.; and a brother W. D. Hollis, Clinton. Mrs. Julian had eagerly awaited a visit from her Montana sisters this past fall. Funeral services were held at the Vansant Funeral Home at 2:00 p. m., Thursday, January 6,. Rev. Hugh Sperry brought comforting words to the family. Mrs. Beulah Harding and Miss Lola Long sang "Abide With Me" and "Rock of Ages". Interment was in Englewood Cemetery and the body was laid beside the late husband of the deceased. Pallbearers were Dick Staples, Elmer Fellhauer, Leroy Short, and Jim Hayes. JULIAN, Della May HOLLIS 1878 - 1956 Mrs. Jim (Della) Julian Dies - Mrs. Jim Julian, mother of Mrs. Daisy Sorter, died about 1:45 p. m. Feb. 5, 1956, at Clinton General Hospital where she entered Feb. 3, suffering with pneumonia and complications. Mrs. Julian, who resided at 215 N. 7th, had been in failing health for three years and for the past several months had been in the Boyles Rest Home. The daughter of William I. and Amanda Alexander Hollis, Della May Hollis was born on May 19, 1878, in Benton County and since then she had lived in and around Clinton. On September 26, 1893, she married Jim Julian to which union one daughter, now Mrs. Daisy Sorter, was born. At an early age she united with the Baptist Church in Benton County and later transferred her membership to the Clinton First Baptist Church. Serving are the daughter, Daisy Sorter; one grandchild, William Sorter, Clinton; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Bernatine, Miles City, Mont., Mrs. Burdick Lund, Glasgow, Mont.; one brother, William D. Hollis, Clinton; many relatives and friends. Two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Feb. 7, (today) at 2:00 p. m. at the Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Sperry officiating. "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Neath the Old Olive Tree" will be sung by Mrs. William R. and Harold Hollis, Ed Booth, Estell Shroder and Ira Estell, and a cousin, Thomas Hammond. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery. JULIAN, Elizabeth AHRENS 1908 - 1997 Elizabeth Ahrens Julian died in Scottsdale, Arizona, on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1996. She was born March 4, 1908, in Paola, Kansas, the beloved daughter of Love and Dee H. Ahrens, members of a pioneer family in Paola. She was the only child and grandchild and beloved of her grandparents and uncle. Her family were prominent merchants in Paola. She attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism, considered the preeminent school in that field. While there, she met tall handsome Vance J. Julian, a young law student from Clinton. Because of her outstanding ability in journalism, she was awarded the honor, sponsored by Dean Walter Williams of the School of Journalism, of traveling for 14 months around the world in the company of fellow student and lifelong friend Mary Shapiro to work and visit with the great newspapers of the world. Upon her return, she was married on September 24, 1931, at her parents' home in Paola, Kansas, to Vance J. Julian. The wedding was extensively reported in the Henry County papers. The wedding couple was showered with golden wheat for luck, which was reported to be a Kansas custom. Attending the wedding from Clinton were the groom's sisters, Pet Julian Sperry, Elsie Julian Trainer and Dorothy Julian Payne and their husbands, as well as Vance's parents, Joe Julian and Janie Hall Julian. Elmer Julian, Vance's brother, was the best man. Also attending were the lifelong friends of the bride and groom, Dr. and Mrs. R. S. Hollingsworth. After their wedding trip through the south, they made their home in Clinton until 1970. To Vance and Elizabeth was born their only child, Theodore Ahrens Julian, named after Elizabeth's grandfather. Ted became an attorney, like his father, married his beloved Lil and settled with her in Phoenix, Arizona. Vance and Elizabeth followed them to Phoenix when Vance retired and lived in that area for the rest of their lives. They enjoyed the company of their grandsons, Todd, who became an attorney like his father and grandfather, and Vance who became a physician. Tragically Ted died in 1984 and Vance died a few years later. After their deaths, their grandson Vance married and had a son, Brendan, who celebrated his third birthday with his great-grandmother Gee-Gee a few days before her death. Elizabeth had throughout her life a passion for literature, politics and her friends and family. She used her writing skills to correspond with friends throughout the country and with her grandson Vance and his wife Kathy, while Vance studied medicine in Scotland. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Lil Julian Cashman; her grandsons, Theodore A. (Todd) Julian, Jr. and Vance Julian, his wife, Kathy, and their son, Brendan, all of Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Among her relatives and many friends in Missouri are her nieces and nephew, Jeanne Ann Trainer Gorman, Kathleen Trainer VanOrmer and John Keith Trainer; her honorary niece, Ann Parks, all of Clinton, Carolyn Trainer O'Connor, Martha Sperry Hickman, Nancy Sperry Burton and Bill Sperry of Kansas City, Hugh Sperry of Centerview, and Thomas Jefferson Sperry of California, Mo., Mary Trainer Hosack, her friend, Helen Jackson of Liberty, her sister-in-law Dorothy Julian McCool and nieces and nephews, Joe McCool, Travis McCool, Dovie Jess Judith Barnes-Pierce, David Payne, Julian Payne. JULIAN, Elmer Hall "Toughy" 1907 - 1991 Clinton Daily Democrat - Elmer Hall "Toughy" Julian died September 1, 1991, in Olympia, Washington. He was born Sept. 14, 1907, in Clinton, a son of Joe W. and Janie Hall Julian. He attended Jefferson Park Grade School, Clinton High School and the University of Missouri. He was united in marriage to Erma Laudual of Clinton and they became the parents of two children, Janice and Joe Julian. He lived in Mill Valley, California, for many years and retired from the telephone company June 30, 1973, later moving to Olympia, Washington, to be closer to his daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his brother, Vance Julian; sisters, Mrs. Phil (Elsie) Trainer and Mrs. Floyd (Pet) Sperry. One sister survives, Dorothy Jane McCool, Jane, Mo., and a number of nieces and nephews in Missouri. - The Olympian, Monday, Sep 2 1991, Olympia, WA - Elmer H. "Toughy" Julian 83, a resident of Olympia for 20 years, died Sunday, September 1, 1991, at his home. He was born September 14, 1907, in Clinton Mo.. to Joseph E. and Jane (Hall) Julian. He was married to Erma Laudel on July 5, 1929, in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Julian was a telephone wire chief for the U. S. government at the Presido in San Francisco for 30 years, retiring in 1973. He was past master of Mill Valley Lodge No. 356 F.& A. M., past patron of Mill Valley Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 219, and father advisor for Jobs Daughters. Surviving Mr. Julian, besides his wife of the family home, are a son Joseph H.; a daughter, Janice Westenfelder, Olympia; a sister, Dorothy McCool, Missouri; also six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Julian's request, there will be no funeral service. Private inurnment will be in Masonic Memorial Park, Turnwater. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to Sound Home Care. Cremation arrangements are by Mills and Mills Funeral Directors, Olympia, Wa. JULIAN, Erma Augusta LAUDELL 1906 - 1997 Erma Augusta Julian, 90, Olympia, Washington, died of Alzheimer's Saturday, February 1, 1997, at Roo-Lan Health Care Center, Lacey. She had lived in Olympia for over 27 years. She was born in Latham, Mo., June 18, 1906, the daughter of August and Jennie (Ratcliff) Laudell. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended two years of business college in Kansas City. She was married to Elmer Hall Julian in 1927 in Kansas City. Mr. Julian died in 1991. She was a real estate agent with Cagwin, Seymour and Hamilton in Mill Valley, California. She belonged to the Mill Valley Chapter 219 of Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Matron, and was a past guardian in Bethel-48 Jobs Daughters. She was dynamic, caring, strong-willed, giving and lots of fun. She used to hunt, fish, camp, swim and entertain. She prepared food for four grandchildren's wedding receptions and loved to crochet and knit. She was a resident of Mill Valley, California from 1943 until retirement. She is survived by her children, Janice and Kirk Westenfelder, Olympia, Washington, Tracy and Andrew Kramer, Olympia Washing, Michael and Pam Westenfelder, Olympia, Washington, Kristin and Don Atkins, Chico, California, Robin Westenfelder and Michelle Riley, Spokane, Washington, and Jonathan and Sheryl Westenfelder, Nine Mile Falls, Washington; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. There were no services at her request. Burial was in Masonic Park-Tumwater. Mills & Mills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations are suggested to the Roo Lan Healthcare Activities Fund. JULIAN, Estell Phillip "Eck" 1912 - 1998 Clinton Daily Democrat, Tuesday, Jan 13 1998 - Estell Phillip "Eck" Julian, 85, Clinton, died Sunday, January 11, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, MO. Funeral services will be 10 A.M. Saturday, January 17, 1998, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO. with Rev. James Eager officiating. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton MO. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 P.M., Friday at the Chapel. The family suggests memorials to Northeast Baptist Church, or to the Henry County Cancer Society Chapter, and may be left at the Funeral Home. He was born near Lewis Station and had lived in Clinton, MO. all but 12 years of his life when his family lived in Kansas City, MO. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, MO., Homing Pigeon Club, and the Missouri Valley Beagle Club. He is survived by his wife, Ina, of the home; Two daughters, Jean Hedges and husband Ralph, Raymore, and Carol Miller and husband, Larry Miller Sr. of Clinton, MO.; one son Michael Julian and wife, Barbara, Warrensburg, MO.; one daughter-in-law, Nancy Ann Julian of Clinton,: one brother in-law Troy Johnson of Calhoun; three sisters-in-law Betty Julian of Springfield, MO., Sophie Ritter of the California State, and Ruth Johnson of Clinton, MO., as well as 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. JULIAN, George Mattison 1864 - 1947 George Mattison Julian passed away at his home, 213 North Water Street, Monday, January 13, 1947, at four o'clock, following a long period of health. Mr. Julian was born in Pettis County, April 4, 1864, the son of M. J. F. and Rebecca (Judd) Julian. He came to Clinton as a small child and had made his home in Clinton at his present residence for many years. He was a member of the Baptist Church, joining in early life. Mr. Julian was married to Miss Anna Hollis on January 1, 1887. He is survived by his wife and four children, William, of Independence, John and Jack Julian of Clinton and Mrs. Beulah Daughtery of near Clinton, and five grandchildren; two brothers, Joe and Jim Julian, of Clinton. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at the Wilkerson Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Hugh Sperry. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. - George M. Julian, who had been bedfast for over a year, died at his home on North Water Street Monday January 13, 1947. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hugh Sperry at the Wilkinson Funeral Home at 3:00 p. m., Tuesday. Mrs. William Glasscock, accompanied by Mrs. Noel Johnson, sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "God Will Take Care of You." The body was taken to Englewood, these nephews serving as pallbearers: George DeLozier, Buster E. and Ralph Julian, Ira Estell and Willie Hollis. George Julian was born in Pettis County, April 4, 1864, the son of M. Fisk and Rebecca Judd Julian. He was reared in Benton County, coming to Clinton after he married to Anna Hollis, January 1, 1887. He is survived by his wife, who is also an invalid, and his son John of the home who has been most devoted to his parents; also sons, Will Julian of Kansas City and Jack of Clinton. A Daughter, Mrs. Beulah Daughtery of near Mt. Zion and two brothers, Joe and Jim of Clinton, also survive. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Julian, Mrs. Helen Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Julian, of Independence, are here called by the death of Mr. George Julian JULIAN, George Willis "Jack" 1893 - 1960 Jack Julian Dies, Rites Wednesday - George W. "Jack" Julian, 67, 228 North Water St., died early today at Clinton General Hospital where he had entered for treatment eight hours previously. He had been in poor health for some time. Born in Benton County, January 9, 1893 to George M. and Annie Hollis Julian, he had lived in Clinton since he was seven years of age. He was one of six children. Surviving are one brother, Johnny Julian of the home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Vansant Funeral Home with the Rev. Hugh Sperry officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in Englewood Cemetery. JULIAN, Henry Isaac "Hank" 1902 - 1992 Henry Isaac (Hank) Julian was born near Leesville on August 11, 1902, and died at his home in Canadian, Texas, on March 17, 1992. He was the son of John Kelly and Minnie Riggs Julian. He went from Missouri to Canadian, Texas, when he was 16 years old. He was a water well driller and could tell some very interesting stories about early days in west Texas. He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1955. He was the last of his family of 11 sisters and three brothers. He was baptized in the Presbyterian Church in Henry County when he was 13 years old. He married Anna Pfetcher Armstrong of Baxter Springs, Kansas, on January 7, 1956. He is survived by his wife of the home; four sons, Ed Julian of Fort Worth, Texas, Jimmy Hank Julian of Houston, Texas, Dale Armstrong of El Paso, Texas, and John Julian of Canadian, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was lovingly cared for in the home by his wife Anna. Funeral services were held in Canadian, Texas, on Thursday, March 19, with graveside services and burial in Oak Hill cemetery in Galena, Kansas, on Friday, March 20, 1992. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and cousins in Missouri. One first cousin, Dorothy Julian McCool of Pineville survives. He was an uncle of Estell (Eck) Julian of Clinton. JULIAN, James Francis 1873 - 1948 Death to Citizen on December 31, 1948, J. F. Julian - James Francis Julian passed away Friday, December 31, 1948, at 7:30 p. m. at his home on East Elm Street. Mr. Julian who was the son of Madison J. F. and Rebecca Judd Julian, was born on a farm in Benton County, MO., August 15, 1873, where he grew to manhood and was reared in the Baptist faith. On September 26, 1895, Mr. Julian and Miss Della Hollis were married and established their home on a farm in Benton County. To this union was born one child, Daisy, now Mrs. W. P. Sorter. In 1899 the family moved to Clinton, where Mr. Julian worked at various jobs and later became the city street commissioner. He was an efficient and loyal worker and served in this capacity for a number of years. His ready wit and friendly disposition made him popular with all who knew him. During the past years, Mr. Julian's days of suffering were blighted by the daily visits of his devoted brother, Joe Julian, and his nephew, George DeLozier, who spent many happy hours with him. Besides his faithful and devoted wife, he is survived by their daughter, Mrs. W. P. Sorter, a grandson, William Francis Sorter, the brother, Joe Julian and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel, conducted by Rev. George A. Young. Mrs. Johnnie Walden and Mr. Young sang two hymns, "Beneath the Old Olive Tree" and "The Old Rugged Cross" Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, Phil Trainer, William Hollis, Ira Estell, George DeLozier, Bus and Estell Julian. JULIAN, Janie HALL 1870 - 1956 Mrs. Joe Julian, long time resident of Clinton died at the Clinton General Hospital August 2, 1956, on her 84th birthday, following only a few hours of serious illness. Janie Hall was born August 2, 1872, near Brownington in Henry County, the daughter of John and Mary Vance Hall, who came to Henry County from Indiana, in a covered wagon shortly after the Civil War. The marriage of Janie Hall and Joe W. Julian took place March 22, 1894, in Clinton and 56 years of married life was spent here. Judge Julian preceded his wife in death in September, 1949. Mrs. Julian, a devoted wife and mother, was the descendent of prominent Kentucky and Indiana families, and was proud that her Grandfather was a cousin of Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Julian was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She is survived by two sons, Vance Julian of Clinton and Elmer H. Julian of Mill Valley, California, and three daughters, Elsie, Mrs. Phil Trainer, and Pet, Mrs. Floyd Sperry of Clinton and Dorothy, Mrs. Travis McCool of Burns Idaho. Three children died in infancy. Mrs. Julian also leaves 20 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Mayme Corse of Bakersfield, California and Mrs. Georgia Williams of St. Louis. Funeral services were held at the Schaberg Funeral Home at 11 o'clock Saturday morning with Dr. B. A. Fordehase officiating. Mrs. John Simmons and Mrs. Alia Racer accompanied by Mrs. Noel Johnson sang the "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Rock of Ages." Private graveside services were held in Englewood Cemetery Sunday morning with grandsons as pallbearers. A granddaughter, Mrs. Martha Sperry Hickman read the 23th Psalm and Ted Julian, a grandson, gave the closing prayer. JULIAN, Joseph William 1870 - 1949 Clinton Daily Democrat, September 1949 - Joe W. Julian, 203 North Carter Street, one of the older Henry County citizens, died at the General hospital Friday night, September 2, after an illness of three days. Mr. Julian, who was nearing his eightieth birthday, had been strong and vigorous despite his many years until his final illness. With his passing another of the sturdy pioneers of the county has passed into memory. Judge Julian had lived long and had grown wise in the memories retained by his active mind. He was born on February 1, 1870, a son of Madison J. Fiske and Rebecca Julian, who came to Missouri in 1855 from Tennessee a six months trip in wagons pulled by oxen and driving a herd of 75 head of cattle. M. J. F. Julian was a member of the 40th Regiment of the Missouri Militia in the Civil War. Joe W. Julian was born in Henry County, three miles southwest of Calhoun, one of ten children, all of whom had preceded the veteran Clinton justice of the peace to the Great Beyond. As a boy he received his education in the public schools of Leesville and when about twenty years of age he farmed for several years in eastern Henry County. He always recalled that period with pleasure and could tell many interesting tales of his experiences at the plow and also fishing in the streams. He moved to Clinton and entered the produce business with his brother, W. G. Julian, and they had conducted a large and successful concern. They shipped live poultry by carload lots to eastern markets and Mr. Julian often accompanied these cars. He was of that pioneer type that did not fear hard work over long periods and his energy and ambition was boundless. After ten years in partnership with his brother, he engaged in the livery and feed business and later became the owner of a grocery store, before his retirement. He served several terms as a member of Clinton Township until 1946 when the justices were replaced by the magistrate court under the new constitution. He was united in marriage on March 22, 1894 with Miss Janie Hall, daughter of John and Mary (Vance) Hall, also pioneer settlers of Henry County. They were married by Squire Cashman, and Judge Julian was quoted as saying it was a beautiful day. That marriage was a happy one and never were two people more devoted than this kindly couple. Seldom was one seen without the other. They avoided the complexities of our modern life and clung tenaciously to the simple elementary living of their pioneer ancestry. They observed their Golden Wedding anniversary with fond happiness. There were eight children, five surviving, Mrs. Philip (Elsie) Trainer, Clinton; Mrs. Floyd (Effie) Sperry, Clinton; Vance Julian, Clinton; Elmer H. Julian, Mill Valley, California; and Mrs. Dorothy McCool, of Knob Noster. Judge Julian leaves his widow, eighteen grandchildren (nine boys and nine girls) and one great-grandson. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, and his membership was true by deed in addition to voice. He faithfully served each pastor, and was remembered with sincere appreciation by these church leaders. It is questionable if any man in this part of Missouri had as wide an acquaintance as did Joe W. Julian. He had a fine intellect and was gifted with a rugged honesty and and simple directiveness in speech, word and action. His friends delighted to hear his tales of Missouri in the old days and he had a gift of whimsical humor that enhanced the telling. The First Baptist Church was filled with friends and relatives who came to pay their last respects to Mr. Julian, on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. John R, Blythe, of Sweet Springs, MO. a former pastor of the church and a neighbor of Mr. Julian, and the pastor, Rev. E. B. Calvin conducted the services. Mrs. John Simmons, Miss Mildred Carter, Lawrence Brown and D. A. Sheffer, accompanied by Mrs. Bob Eberting Jr., sang two hymns, "Neath the Old Olive Tree" and "Rock of Ages". Interment was in Englewood Cemetery with the following grandsons and grandnephews and a nephew serving as pallbearers, David Payne, Floyd Logan Sperry Jr., William J. Sperry, Ira Estell, Alfred Julian, William Sorter, Bus Julian, Ralph Julian. JULIAN, Mattison Jay Fiske 1824 - 1904 Mattison Jay Fiske Julian - Death of a good man - M. J. F. Julian departed this life at his home on North Third Street Friday night, Feb. 5, with a complication of diseases. He would have been 80 years old in May. He was married 54 years ago in Tennessee and had been a resident of this County about 11 years, most of the time spent in Clinton. He leaves an aged wife and nine children - W. G., John K., George M., Joe J., Jim J., Mrs. T. Beeler, Mrs. Alabama DeLozier, Mrs. Carrie Estell and Mrs. Martha Yandle. He joined the Baptist Church 55 years ago in Tennessee. The funeral, held at Tebo Church, was largely attended and conducted by Rev. Wm. Briggs. The remains now sleep in the cemetery nearby. JULIAN, Ralph Clayton Sr. 1916 - 1991 Clinton Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO - Ralph Clayton Julian Sr., was born on East Lincoln Street in Clinton, MO. on March 27, 1916, and died at his home in Danville, Virginia, on March 4, 1991. He was a son of Alfred and Leota Virginia Davis Julian. He was united in marriage to Betty Ann Duggins of Clinton on February 7, 1936. To this union six children were born: Ralph Clayton (Sonny) Julian, Jr., of Warsaw, Larry , David, and Jim Julian of Springfield, and Sue Julian Shepard of Springfield and Jane Julian Hansen of Danville, Virginia who with their mother survive. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one brother Estell (Eck) Julian of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents: one sister, Fay Julian Gilbert: three brothers, Bus, Alfred, and Forest Julian (who died in infancy.) He was baptized in the Clinton Christian Church on December 22, 1947. He started in the hatchery business when he was very young. He built the Julian Hatchery on South Eight Street and when the Bush Hatchery Burned, he bought it and the surrounding grounds. He rebuilt it and built a two story house on the corner of Eight and Ohio Streets. He also built the flower shop that they ran for some time. In 1956, he sold out and moved the family to Springfield where he traded in real estate and whole sale goods. They moved back to Clinton in 1962 and bought the Lindstrom hatchery, and they also ran a real estate office in Clinton. They sold out in Clinton and moved back to Springfield. He had several heart attacks in 1991 and then had heart surgery. His health continued to deteriorate. In January of 1990, Ralph and Betty moved to Danville, Virginia, to be near their youngest daughter and her family, Jerrel and Jane Hansen. He was a generous man. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a true and loyal friend, He will be sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched. The services were held on March 7, 1991, by his son-in- law, Rev. Jerrel Hansen. He was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. JULIAN, Rebecca JUDD 1832 - 1913 Rebecca Judd Julian - On Sunday evening, Mrs. Rebecca Julian closed her eyes in death at the home of her son, James F. Julian on East Green. She had been in declining health. She was born in Green County, KY., August 27, 1834 and was 79. She married M. J. F. Julian in 1850 at Cookville, Tenn. and they came to Missouri four years later, settling 17 miles south of Sedalia. Several years later they moved just across the Benton County line from Leesville. She had been a Baptist since she was 16 and funeral services were at Tebo Church. She and Mr. Julian had six sons and five daughters. One daughter, one son and the husband have passed to the other son. The deceased son was W. G. Julian. Surviving sons all live in Clinton. They are J. W., J. K., G. W., and J. F. The daughters are Mrs. Mary Beeler of Iona, Mrs. Martha Yandell of Sedalia, Mrs. Alabama DeLozier of Hortense and Mrs. Millie Estell, Clinton. 46 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, so she leaves in all 88 living descendants. JULIAN, Richard Elvin 1935 - 1995 Richard Elvin Julian was born in Clinton on June 30, 1935, and died on August 16, 1995. He was a son of Estell and Ina Johnson Julian of Clinton. He attended elementary and high school in Clinton and went the last quarter of his senior year at Ruskin High School in Kansas City. He graduated there in 1953. He was an associate engineer. He was always busy, even as a child. He loved animals and liked to see things grow. If you gave him 15 minutes with a stranger they had a friend. He only saw the good in any he knew. Richard spent 30 years raising beagle hounds and he, Nancy, his dad and Rick enjoyed running them in field trials all over the country. He belonged to Missouri Valley Beagle Club at Adrian, the Raytown Masonic Lodge and the Eagle Lodge in Clinton. He was saved at the Kansas City Community Christian church as a young man. One of his biggest thrills was just about a month ago. He and Nancy attended a horse show in Tulsa and their small granddaughter, Casey Williams, won a national championship. Richard worked away from home a lot and as his parents grew older, he called them weekly and came home often. He was happy, in the past year, to be where he could be near them. When he graduated he started working for Army Map Service in Kansas City. He worked several years for Burns & McDonald Engineers and a few years was with Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan. After returning to Missouri, he worked for Archer Architects and then installed Dopplar weather towers in seven locations before coming home to his farm near Coal where he was employed at Whitehead Associates in Clinton. He was especially proud of his wife, children and grandchildren. He is survived by his parents, his wife, Nancy; five daughters, Kathleen Julian Clore, Bay City, Mich., Joyce Julian Adams, Blue Springs, Cathy Julian Williams, Adrian, Kelly Julian, Akron, Ohio, Sondra Julian, South Holland, Ill.; one son, Richard E. Julian II (Rick) of Harrisonville; 10 grandchildren, Gregory Julian, Rose, Trinithy Rebekah and Stephen Mark Clore, Heather and Kyler Julian Champion, Jolene Chapman and Casey Nichole Williams, Travis, Stephanie and Danny Jensen; two sisters, Jean Julian Hedges of Raymore and Carol Julian Miller of Clinton; one brother; Michael Julian of Warrensburg, several nieces and nephews; one uncle, two aunts and several cousins and many friends. Services were held on Saturday, August 16, at Vansant-Mills by Bro. Jim Hammock. Music was by David Mills and Peggy Arhtur. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Heffernan, Neil Kohler, Ralph Hedges and Larry Derking. Pallbearers were Wayne Scott, Wayne Armintrout, Doyne Hough, Tom Sperry, Charlie Sierks and Frank Montgomery. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. JULIAN, Theodore Ahrens 1936 - 1983 Theodore A. Julian, 46, an attorney, died May 25, 1983 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Clinton MO. Mr. Julian came to Phoenix in 1961. He received his bachelor of arts from DePauw University and his doctor of jurisprudence from the University of Michigan Law School. He was a member of the Arizona State Bar, Maricopa County Bar, Association. American Board of Trial Advocates, American Judicature Society, Phoenix Association of Defense Counsel and Defense Research Institute Inc. He served as president of the board of directors of Samuel Gompers Rehabilitation Center, president of the board of directors of the Arizona Kidney Foundation, and on the board of directors of Valley Big Brothers. He was a member of Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi, Arizona Club and Masons. Survivors include his wife, Lillian; sons, Vance and Todd, and his parents, Vance and Elizabeth, all of Phoenix. Mr. and Mrs. Julian moved from Clinton Mo. to Phoenix in 1960 A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30 p. m. at the Valley Presbyterian Church 6947 East McDonald Drive, Scottsdale. Assisting in the service was the Rev. Locke Bowman, formerly of Clinton. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Arizona Kidney Foundation, 3249 East Indian School Rd., Suite 2, Phoenix, Arizona, 85018. (Theodore Julian was born July 27, 1936) JULIAN, Vance Judd 1905 - 1986 Clinton Democrat, Friday, November 28, 1986 - Vance Julian, former attorney here, died Thursday night, November 27, at a hospital in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Julian had entered the hospital Monday, due to a heart condition. Mr. Julian was a native Henry Countian, active in the civic affairs of Clinton. He served in the Missouri Constitutional Convention. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth. A memorial service will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cremation. Mrs. Julian's home address is 155 Paseo Chuparos, Green Valley, Arizona, 85614 JULIAN, Vesta Lorene BARKER 1913 - 1991 Vesta Lorene Julian, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 1991, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born at Deepwater November 27, 1913. She was the daughter of Francis Marion Barker and Suzanna Myrtle Barker. On February 7, 1936, she was married to F. E. (Bus) Julian who preceded her in death July 17, 1985. Five children were born to this union: John W. Julian, Alfred E. (Bud) Julian, Norma Dody, Wilda Davis and Lynn Knecht, all of Clinton. There was one step-daughter, Mary Lutz, Fulton. She is also survived by two brothers, Eugene (Gene) Barker, Belleville, Ks., and Ralph Barker, Lowry City; one sister, Mable Dean, Warrensburg; 20 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; several cousins and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her husband were two brothers, Chester Barker and Laurence Barker; two sisters, Stella Henry and Maudie Barker, and her parents. She was a lifelong Henry County resident and a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church from the age of 12. Later, as an adult she joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church. She worked at the Clinton Chicken Factory, also at the Julian Hatchery, Jolly's Nursing Home, Wetzel Hospital, Town and Country Shoe Factory in Warrensburg, and Rival Manufacturing in Clinton. Funeral services were at Consalus Funeral Home July 20, 1991. Pallbearers were Jerry Van Winkle, Larry Wilson, Sonny Stotts, Irvin Van Winkle, Walter McFadden, and Jim Thompson. Reverend Richard Paige officiated. JULIAN, William M. 1888 - 1954 Dec 11, 1954 - Burns to death at Independence A former Clintonian died hours after he had suffered critical burns Saturday morning at his home in Independence. The victim was William Julian 66, a semi-invalid. He was born near Leesville and was reared at Clinton. Julian is survived by his mother, sister, Mrs. Vida Lee Turner, North Water Street, Clinton, and two brothers, George W. Julian and John Julian of the same address. Julian died at the Independence Sanitarium. He had suffered burns on the head and upper part of the body. Mrs. Mildred Komm, 39, who lives in an apartment on the second floor, suffered minor burns on the face, arms, and chest when she attempted to smother the flames with a blanket. She was treated at the Sanitarium. Tom Pollard, Independence fire chief, said there was evidence that the victim had been smoking on a sofa, and had gone to sleep with a lighted cigarette in his hand. Fireman extinguished the blaze after it had caused about $500 damage. Mrs. Komm was upstairs when the fire started. She had been looking after Mr. Julian while his wife, Mrs. Teressa Julian was working as a clerk at Bundschu store on the Independence square. Julian had walked only when assisted. "I smelled smoke and then saw it coming up the stairway", Mrs. Komm said. "I ran downstairs and saw his clothing and the sofa burning. He hadn't cried out at all". Mrs. Komm said she seized a blanket and attempted to smother the flames. As soon as the flames seemed to be out she called the fire department on a telephone beside the sofa, she said. "Then the flames flared up again and the sofa started burning worse, so I pulled him from the sofa onto the floor," she said. Mrs. Komm said that by the time this fire was spreading to the wall, so she ran through the smoke up the stairs again and picked up her 3-year-old son, Johnnie Komm, who had been asleep on a bed, and carried him downstairs. She was going out the back door, she said just as the fireman entered with a hose. A daughter of the Julians, Mrs. Helen Sullivan, owns the house. She lives there, but was at work when the fire occurred. Julian had been in poor health since he was injured in 1936 in a motor car accident. He formerly operated a wholesale grocery store in Independence. - K. C. Star, Monday Dec 13 1954 - William M. Julian, 66 Dies of Burns Suffered In Home Late Yesterday - The second fatality from a fire in Independence within four months occurred last night when a 66 year old man died of burns received at his home yesterday afternoon. A women living in an apartment in the same house received minor burns in attempting to put out the flames in the man's clothing. William M. Julian, who had been in ill health for some time, was taken to the Independence Sanitarium about 3:30 p. m. from the home, 1103 South Main, suffering from burns on his head and the upper part of his body. He died at 9:45 p. m. Fire in he Julian home was confined mainly to furniture and walls of one room, and was estimated at about $500 by fire chief Tom Pollard. - APPARENTLY SMOKING - As the fireman arrived a women screamed to them that there was a man inside the house. Pollard said that when they reached Julian his pajamas had been burned off. He also said there was indications that Julian had been smoking on a sofa and apparently had dozed off with a cigarette in his hand. The sofa was near a window on the South side of the room and the fire chief said that evidently the window curtains were ignited, burned rapidly spreading the fire to the rest of the room. A single booster line was used in extinguishing the blaze. - RECEIVES MINOR BURNS - Mrs. Komm received minor burns on her face, arms, and chest in attempting to smother the flames. She had been looking after Julian while his wife, Mrs. Teressa Julian, was at work at the A. J. Bundschu store. Mrs. Helen Sullivan, a daughter of the Julians, owns the home. While she lives there, she was at work at the time of the fire Julian formerly operated a wholesale grocery in Independence. He had not been well since he was hurt in a motor car accident in 1939 and could walk only when assisted, it is reported. Julian retired about two years ago because of his health. He was born in Clinton MO., and had lived here 46 years. He was a member of the Waldo Baptist Church. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Lyle Julian, South Pasadena, California; two brothers, Jack Julian and John Julian and his mother, Mrs. Anna Julian, all of Clinton. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Carson Funeral Chapel at 10 a. m. Tuesday and burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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