Grover Ernest Criss
Grover Ernest Criss entered life on May 15, 1922 to his parents, Steve and Noma Criss. During World War II, Grover proudly served our great nation in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. After the war, Grover began working for Pioneer Flintkote. It was during this time that Grover met the love of his life, Mary Beth Vandiver. The two of them decided to start the year out right by getting married on Jan. 1, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After 35 years at Pioneer Flintkote, in 1979 Grover decided to retire. Shortly after that, in 1982, Grover and Mary moved to the Kern River Valley area and decided to settle down in Lake Isabella. The two of them traveled together to many campouts with the Good Sam Kern Valley Rovers.
Grover was a devoted member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Isabella since 1997, and he adored his church family. He was also a proud life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
After battling with an illness for some time, late in the morning of Oct. 20, 2003, Grover took a turn for the worse and succumbed. Grover Ernest Criss passed away and went home to be with the Lord.
Visitation for Grover was held in the Sequoia Slumber Room at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella on Oct. 23, 2003, with funeral services the following day on Oct. 24, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, with a graveside committal service immediately following at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sally from Optimal Hospice for her sincere and loving care.
Grover Ernest Criss is preceded in passing by his brothers Raymond Lee, Lee Criss, Roy Criss and William Criss, and his sisters Minnie Hays, Sarah Harderson and Mary Criss. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Mary Beth Criss; his brother, Johnny Criss; and his sisters, Rosie Cummins and Veeler Mooney. Also surviving Grover are many nieces and nephews. We love you and we will miss you.
Services were arranged by Sierra Mortuary and Funeral Home.
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
[Grover E Criss]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Father: Steve A Criss
Mother: Noma Sparks
Notes: Sep 1941: Name listed as GROVER ERNEST CRISS; 05 Nov 2003: Name listed as GROVER E CRISS
1930 US Census
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 7
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Map of Home: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
Dwelling Number: 61
Family Number: 61
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Household Members Age Relationship
Theene Criss 56 Head
Noma Criss 38 Wife
Ray Criss 18 Son
Sarah Criss 13 Daughter
Rosa Criss 9 Daughter
Grover Criss 7 Son
Arvela Criss 6 Daughter
William Criss 4 Son
Johnie Criss 2 Son
Criss Criss 24 Son
Stella Criss 17 Daughter-in-law
1940 US Census
Name: Grover E Criss
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Map of Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Street: County Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 1A
Occupation: Farming
Industry: Farming
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 25
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Steve A Criss 70 Head
Noma Criss 55 Wife
Grover E Criss 18 Son
William R Criss 13 Son
Johny A Criss 11 Son
WWII Draft Cards
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Residence Place: Los Angeles
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: California, USA
Employer: Rees Blow Pipe
Weight: 123
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Noma Criss
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Grover Ernest Criss Self (Head)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 9 Oct 1945
Grover Ernest Criss entered life on May 15, 1922 to his parents, Steve and Noma Criss. During World War II, Grover proudly served our great nation in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. After the war, Grover began working for Pioneer Flintkote. It was during this time that Grover met the love of his life, Mary Beth Vandiver. The two of them decided to start the year out right by getting married on Jan. 1, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After 35 years at Pioneer Flintkote, in 1979 Grover decided to retire. Shortly after that, in 1982, Grover and Mary moved to the Kern River Valley area and decided to settle down in Lake Isabella. The two of them traveled together to many campouts with the Good Sam Kern Valley Rovers.
Grover was a devoted member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Isabella since 1997, and he adored his church family. He was also a proud life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
After battling with an illness for some time, late in the morning of Oct. 20, 2003, Grover took a turn for the worse and succumbed. Grover Ernest Criss passed away and went home to be with the Lord.
Visitation for Grover was held in the Sequoia Slumber Room at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella on Oct. 23, 2003, with funeral services the following day on Oct. 24, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, with a graveside committal service immediately following at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sally from Optimal Hospice for her sincere and loving care.
Grover Ernest Criss is preceded in passing by his brothers Raymond Lee, Lee Criss, Roy Criss and William Criss, and his sisters Minnie Hays, Sarah Harderson and Mary Criss. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Mary Beth Criss; his brother, Johnny Criss; and his sisters, Rosie Cummins and Veeler Mooney. Also surviving Grover are many nieces and nephews. We love you and we will miss you.
Services were arranged by Sierra Mortuary and Funeral Home.
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
[Grover E Criss]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Father: Steve A Criss
Mother: Noma Sparks
Notes: Sep 1941: Name listed as GROVER ERNEST CRISS; 05 Nov 2003: Name listed as GROVER E CRISS
1930 US Census
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 7
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Map of Home: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
Dwelling Number: 61
Family Number: 61
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Household Members Age Relationship
Theene Criss 56 Head
Noma Criss 38 Wife
Ray Criss 18 Son
Sarah Criss 13 Daughter
Rosa Criss 9 Daughter
Grover Criss 7 Son
Arvela Criss 6 Daughter
William Criss 4 Son
Johnie Criss 2 Son
Criss Criss 24 Son
Stella Criss 17 Daughter-in-law
1940 US Census
Name: Grover E Criss
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Map of Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Street: County Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 1A
Occupation: Farming
Industry: Farming
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 25
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Steve A Criss 70 Head
Noma Criss 55 Wife
Grover E Criss 18 Son
William R Criss 13 Son
Johny A Criss 11 Son
WWII Draft Cards
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Residence Place: Los Angeles
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: California, USA
Employer: Rees Blow Pipe
Weight: 123
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Noma Criss
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Grover Ernest Criss Self (Head)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 9 Oct 1945
Grover Ernest Criss
Grover Ernest Criss entered life on May 15, 1922 to his parents, Steve and Noma Criss. During World War II, Grover proudly served our great nation in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. After the war, Grover began working for Pioneer Flintkote. It was during this time that Grover met the love of his life, Mary Beth Vandiver. The two of them decided to start the year out right by getting married on Jan. 1, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After 35 years at Pioneer Flintkote, in 1979 Grover decided to retire. Shortly after that, in 1982, Grover and Mary moved to the Kern River Valley area and decided to settle down in Lake Isabella. The two of them traveled together to many campouts with the Good Sam Kern Valley Rovers.
Grover was a devoted member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Isabella since 1997, and he adored his church family. He was also a proud life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
After battling with an illness for some time, late in the morning of Oct. 20, 2003, Grover took a turn for the worse and succumbed. Grover Ernest Criss passed away and went home to be with the Lord.
Visitation for Grover was held in the Sequoia Slumber Room at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella on Oct. 23, 2003, with funeral services the following day on Oct. 24, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, with a graveside committal service immediately following at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sally from Optimal Hospice for her sincere and loving care.
Grover Ernest Criss is preceded in passing by his brothers Raymond Lee, Lee Criss, Roy Criss and William Criss, and his sisters Minnie Hays, Sarah Harderson and Mary Criss. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Mary Beth Criss; his brother, Johnny Criss; and his sisters, Rosie Cummins and Veeler Mooney. Also surviving Grover are many nieces and nephews. We love you and we will miss you.
Services were arranged by Sierra Mortuary and Funeral Home.
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
[Grover E Criss]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Father: Steve A Criss
Mother: Noma Sparks
Notes: Sep 1941: Name listed as GROVER ERNEST CRISS; 05 Nov 2003: Name listed as GROVER E CRISS
1930 US Census
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 7
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Map of Home: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
Dwelling Number: 61
Family Number: 61
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Household Members Age Relationship
Theene Criss 56 Head
Noma Criss 38 Wife
Ray Criss 18 Son
Sarah Criss 13 Daughter
Rosa Criss 9 Daughter
Grover Criss 7 Son
Arvela Criss 6 Daughter
William Criss 4 Son
Johnie Criss 2 Son
Criss Criss 24 Son
Stella Criss 17 Daughter-in-law
1940 US Census
Name: Grover E Criss
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Map of Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Street: County Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 1A
Occupation: Farming
Industry: Farming
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 25
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Steve A Criss 70 Head
Noma Criss 55 Wife
Grover E Criss 18 Son
William R Criss 13 Son
Johny A Criss 11 Son
WWII Draft Cards
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Residence Place: Los Angeles
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: California, USA
Employer: Rees Blow Pipe
Weight: 123
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Noma Criss
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Grover Ernest Criss Self (Head)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 9 Oct 1945
Grover Ernest Criss entered life on May 15, 1922 to his parents, Steve and Noma Criss. During World War II, Grover proudly served our great nation in the Signal Corps of the United States Army. After the war, Grover began working for Pioneer Flintkote. It was during this time that Grover met the love of his life, Mary Beth Vandiver. The two of them decided to start the year out right by getting married on Jan. 1, 1949 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
After 35 years at Pioneer Flintkote, in 1979 Grover decided to retire. Shortly after that, in 1982, Grover and Mary moved to the Kern River Valley area and decided to settle down in Lake Isabella. The two of them traveled together to many campouts with the Good Sam Kern Valley Rovers.
Grover was a devoted member of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Lake Isabella since 1997, and he adored his church family. He was also a proud life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
After battling with an illness for some time, late in the morning of Oct. 20, 2003, Grover took a turn for the worse and succumbed. Grover Ernest Criss passed away and went home to be with the Lord.
Visitation for Grover was held in the Sequoia Slumber Room at Sierra Mortuary in Lake Isabella on Oct. 23, 2003, with funeral services the following day on Oct. 24, at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Lake Isabella, with a graveside committal service immediately following at the Kern River Valley Cemetery in Wofford Heights.
The family would like to give special thanks to Sally from Optimal Hospice for her sincere and loving care.
Grover Ernest Criss is preceded in passing by his brothers Raymond Lee, Lee Criss, Roy Criss and William Criss, and his sisters Minnie Hays, Sarah Harderson and Mary Criss. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Mary Beth Criss; his brother, Johnny Criss; and his sisters, Rosie Cummins and Veeler Mooney. Also surviving Grover are many nieces and nephews. We love you and we will miss you.
Services were arranged by Sierra Mortuary and Funeral Home.
Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
[Grover E Criss]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Father: Steve A Criss
Mother: Noma Sparks
Notes: Sep 1941: Name listed as GROVER ERNEST CRISS; 05 Nov 2003: Name listed as GROVER E CRISS
1930 US Census
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Year: abt 1923
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age in 1930: 7
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1930: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas, USA
Map of Home: Mulberry, Johnson, Arkansas
Dwelling Number: 61
Family Number: 61
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Illinois
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Household Members Age Relationship
Theene Criss 56 Head
Noma Criss 38 Wife
Ray Criss 18 Son
Sarah Criss 13 Daughter
Rosa Criss 9 Daughter
Grover Criss 7 Son
Arvela Criss 6 Daughter
William Criss 4 Son
Johnie Criss 2 Son
Criss Criss 24 Son
Stella Criss 17 Daughter-in-law
1940 US Census
Name: Grover E Criss
Age: 18
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Arkansas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Map of Home in 1940: Sherman, Johnson, Arkansas
Street: County Road
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Residence in 1935: Rural, Johnson, Arkansas
Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
Sheet Number: 1A
Occupation: Farming
Industry: Farming
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 4th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 25
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 26
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members Age Relationship
Steve A Criss 70 Head
Noma Criss 55 Wife
Grover E Criss 18 Son
William R Criss 13 Son
Johny A Criss 11 Son
WWII Draft Cards
Name: Grover Ernest Criss
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 20
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Birth Place: Clarksville, Arkansas, USA
Residence Place: Los Angeles
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: California, USA
Employer: Rees Blow Pipe
Weight: 123
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 6
Next of Kin: Noma Criss
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Grover Ernest Criss Self (Head)
U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Grover Criss
Birth Date: 15 May 1922
Death Date: 20 Oct 2003
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 9 Oct 1945
Family Members
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