1. | WILLETT, John Richard was born on 21 Apr 1923 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA (son of WILLETT, Walter Lyall and BRASSFIELD, Lucille Maybelle); died on 27 Sep 2005 in Lakewood, Washington; was buried in Tumwater, Thurston County (Masonic Memorial Park). Notes: Richard was born in Olympia, Washington April 22, 1923 to Lucille Maybelle Brassfield and Walter Lyall Willett. Lucy remarried Theodore Robert Reddington in 1927, and Richard took that name. The family operated the Starr Variety Store in Olympia for many years. Richard died early Tueasday, September 27, 2005 at Saint Clare Hospital in Lakewood, Washington. He is survived by one son, Garvin Michael, one sister, Marilou, Hawaii, two brothers, Theodore Robert, Hawaii and Dennis Michael, Illinois. Richard spent much of his early life in California working in sales in the entertainment and music industry. He loved Jazz and horses and had widely varied interests. His later years were spent in Lakewood, Washington. He will forever fondly remember those close to him, Charles, Marty, Richard and Maxine. He always intended a return to Olympia, his favorite place. Richard will be interred at Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater. Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Children: |
2. | WILLETT, Walter Lyall was born on 28 May 1901 in Grampian, Pennsylvania; died on 24 Dec 1982 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA; was buried in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington (Masonic Memorial Park). Walter married BRASSFIELD, Lucille Maybelle on 16 Jun 1922. Lucille (daughter of BRASSFIELD, John Wilson and LAMSON, Cora Maybelle) was born on 3 Feb 1903 in Walla Walla, Washington, USA; died on 7 Nov 1993 in Olympia, Thruston County, Washington; was buried on 11 Nov 1993 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington (Masonic Memorial Park). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | BRASSFIELD, Lucille Maybelle was born on 3 Feb 1903 in Walla Walla, Washington, USA (daughter of BRASSFIELD, John Wilson and LAMSON, Cora Maybelle); died on 7 Nov 1993 in Olympia, Thruston County, Washington; was buried on 11 Nov 1993 in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington (Masonic Memorial Park). Notes: Lucy (3 Feb 1903) was Lucille. She married Walter Lyall Willett (28 May 1901 Grampian PA - 24 Dec 1982 Portland OR) on 16 Jun 1922. Do you know where? Their son was John Richard (probably) Willett (22 Apr 1923). I have see the Washington State birth index (she was spelled Branfield). John Richard is a 1st cousin to my wife. Do you know where he is located or what his last name is (Willett or Reddington?). Hal Antonson
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6. | BRASSFIELD, John Wilson was born on 10 Jan 1856 in Schuyler, Missouri, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, Alexander and WILLIAMS, Mary Crawford); died on 28 Oct 1918 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA; was buried in Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA. Notes: Buried: John married LAMSON, Cora Maybelle on 4 Oct 1885 in Weston, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. Cora (daughter of LAMSON, James Hartley and BRASSFIELD, Lucy Ann) was born on 18 Jun 1866 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA; died on 28 Jun 1949 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA; was buried in Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
7. | LAMSON, Cora Maybelle was born on 18 Jun 1866 in St Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota, USA (daughter of LAMSON, James Hartley and BRASSFIELD, Lucy Ann); died on 28 Jun 1949 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, USA; was buried in Tumwater, Thurston, Washington, USA. Notes: Buried:
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12. | BRASSFIELD, Alexander was born on 29 Apr 1826 in Galt, Grundy, Missouri, USA (son of BRASSFIELD, Dennis Michael T. and WILLIAMS, Clarissa); died about 1885 in Scio, Linn, Oregon, USA. Alexander married WILLIAMS, Mary Crawford about 1854 in Lancaster, Schuyler, Missouri, USA. Mary (daughter of WILLIAMS, Aaron Crawford and SIMMONS, Nancy Catherine) was born on 4 Mar 1834 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA; died on 29 Jan 1866 in Scio, Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried in Lyons, Linn, Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
13. | WILLIAMS, Mary Crawford was born on 4 Mar 1834 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA (daughter of WILLIAMS, Aaron Crawford and SIMMONS, Nancy Catherine); died on 29 Jan 1866 in Scio, Linn, Oregon, USA; was buried in Lyons, Linn, Oregon, USA. Notes: Buried:
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14. | LAMSON, James Hartley was born on 26 Feb 1828 in Lysander, Onondaga, New York, USA (son of LAMSON, John Hartley and PALMER, Mary); died on 15 Sep 1907; was buried in Sandusky, Ohio, USA. Notes: Buried: James married BRASSFIELD, Lucy Ann about 1865. Lucy (daughter of BRASSFIELD, Othnal Minter and SPLAWN, Jane) was born about Feb 1844 in Grundy, Missouri, USA; died on 22 May 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
15. | BRASSFIELD, Lucy Ann was born about Feb 1844 in Grundy, Missouri, USA (daughter of BRASSFIELD, Othnal Minter and SPLAWN, Jane); died on 22 May 1914. Notes: Lucy Ann Brassfield, daughter of Othnal Minter Brassfield was born about 1842 in Grundy County MO.
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