James Clifton Winfrey - noted genealogist and author of two genealogy books: "The Bennet Taylor Family" and "The Winfrey Family".
Parents:
James Warren Winfrey (1885-1972)
Jessie Mae (Biggs) Winfrey (1890-1972)
Siblings:
Everett Lee Winfrey (1913-2008)
Iva Mae (Winfrey) Barnhart (1914-2005)
Virgil Edward Winfrey (1916-2005)
Mabel Lillian (Winfrey) Davis (1918-2003)
Tressie Lola (Winfrey) Rhoades (1920-2013)
Irvin Oscar Winfrey (1923-2009)
Raymond Allen Winfrey (1925-1995)
Floyd Duane Winfrey (1930-1978)
Spouse 1:
Mary Elizabeth (Miser) Winfrey Conkling
(9 Nov 1913-28 Feb 2015)
25 Apr 1933
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado
Children:
Living Winfrey
Joyce Marie (Winfrey) Starrett Stuart Brus (21 Oct 1935-21 Jan 2018)
Spouse 2:
Mildred Arlene Bain (14 Feb 1916-26 Jul 2000)
14 Feb 1956
Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa
No Children.
Obituary
Services Held for James Winfrey
James Clifton Winfrey died July 26, 1982, at Swedish Hospital in Littleton. There was a memorial service at Drinkwine Morturary at noon on Wednesday, July 28.
On Thursday, July 29, services were held at the Hendricks Funeral Home, Burlington, at 10 a.m. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Casket bearers were Paul Rhoades, Joe Rhoades, Gail Davis, Garold Davis, Noel Winfrey and Scott Williams. Rev. Aaron Nutter presided at the services.
Jim was born Oct. 18, 1910, in a small three-room shanty on his father's homestead in Kit Carson county, Colo. He was the first child of James Warren Winfrey and Jessie Mae Biggs.
He grew up on the farm with his five brothers and three sisters. Jim attended Cook School and took his first two years of high school at Happy Hollow. His junior and senior years he stayed with his aunt Nora and uncle Ralph Crews in Wray, where he graduated on May 18, 1928.
After graduating he spent a few years working at a variety of jobs. The hay fields near Westcliffe, the mail order department of Montgomery Ward in Denver, harvest fields in Kansas and Mr. Conrad's store in Idalia, were all included in his job experiences.
None of these seemed to be what he wanted from life so he tried farming for several years. During this time Jim and Mary E. Miser were married April 25, 1933. Two daughters were born to them, Evelyn Margaret and Joyce Marie. Jim finally decided that waiting from year to year for a good crop was a very frustrating experience. He thought there must surely be a better way to make a living without having to wait until "next year". He attended a business school in Denver where it became apparent that he had a real apptitude for business.
On April 1, 1939, Jim and his brother Virgil opened their first tire shop in Nevada, Mo. Things were tough at first, but as times got better Jim acquired more tire stores. Virgil had left the business earlier.
In 1947, Mr. James, president of O.K. Rubber Welders, asked Jim to move to Des Moines, Iowa, and set up a model store and act as district manger for the company. Jim loved his work and worked long, hard hours to develop his territory and he was very successful at it.
Jim and his first wife were divorced Nov. 9, 1954. On Feb 14, 1956, Jim and Mildred Bain were married and moved to Kansas City. Jim worked for O.K. Rubber Welders out of Kansas City until Dec 21, 1965 when he retired.
Jim kept busy improving things in his home, traveling and being active in the local clubs. He was a Mason, member of the Rotary Club and Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Nevada, Mo.
Jim and Mildred moved to Littleton in April 1973, and have lived there since that time.
Jim became active in the Columbine Genealogy Club and quite a history buff. He spent 15 years doing research, traveling may miles and thousands of hours on his recently published, 414-page book, "The Winfrey FAmily". He spent his happiest hours on this project and his club work and truly left a wonderful legacy for his children, grandchildren and all his friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Forest Grove, Ore.' and Joyce Stuart of Ankeny, Iowa. Eight grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Nelson, Joseph Winfrey Nelson, Tamara Sue Nelson, all of Forest Grove, Ore,; Michelle Marie Starrett, Kim Denise Budeslich, Cindy Jean Stuart, Michael Neil Stuart, and Nicholas Neil Stuart, all of Ankeny; four brothers, Everett Winfrey of Spanaway, Wash.; Virgil Winfrey of Yates Center, Kan.; Irvin Winfrey and Ray Winfrey, both of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Iva Barnhart of Edgewater, Lola Rhoades and Mabel Davis, both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd.
Jim was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him, always ready with an encouraging word or helping hand. His business and leadership capabilities were tempered with a good sense of humor. During his active and successful life he was many things, husband, father, grandfather, businessman, etc., but more than that he was a friend. He will truly be missed by all of us.
For those who wish, a contribution may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church in Burlington.
SOURCE: The Burlington Record, Burlington, Colorado, Thursday, Aug. 5, 1982.
Parents:
James Warren Winfrey (1885-1972)
Jessie Mae (Biggs) Winfrey (1890-1972)
Siblings:
Everett Lee Winfrey (1913-2008)
Iva Mae (Winfrey) Barnhart (1914-2005)
Virgil Edward Winfrey (1916-2005)
Mabel Lillian (Winfrey) Davis (1918-2003)
Tressie Lola (Winfrey) Rhoades (1920-2013)
Irvin Oscar Winfrey (1923-2009)
Raymond Allen Winfrey (1925-1995)
Floyd Duane Winfrey (1930-1978)
Spouse 1:
Mary Elizabeth (Miser) Winfrey Conkling
(9 Nov 1913-28 Feb 2015)
25 Apr 1933
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado
Children:
Living Winfrey
Joyce Marie (Winfrey) Starrett Stuart Brus (21 Oct 1935-21 Jan 2018)
Spouse 2:
Mildred Arlene Bain (14 Feb 1916-26 Jul 2000)
14 Feb 1956
Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa
No Children.
Obituary
Services Held for James Winfrey
James Clifton Winfrey died July 26, 1982, at Swedish Hospital in Littleton. There was a memorial service at Drinkwine Morturary at noon on Wednesday, July 28.
On Thursday, July 29, services were held at the Hendricks Funeral Home, Burlington, at 10 a.m. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Casket bearers were Paul Rhoades, Joe Rhoades, Gail Davis, Garold Davis, Noel Winfrey and Scott Williams. Rev. Aaron Nutter presided at the services.
Jim was born Oct. 18, 1910, in a small three-room shanty on his father's homestead in Kit Carson county, Colo. He was the first child of James Warren Winfrey and Jessie Mae Biggs.
He grew up on the farm with his five brothers and three sisters. Jim attended Cook School and took his first two years of high school at Happy Hollow. His junior and senior years he stayed with his aunt Nora and uncle Ralph Crews in Wray, where he graduated on May 18, 1928.
After graduating he spent a few years working at a variety of jobs. The hay fields near Westcliffe, the mail order department of Montgomery Ward in Denver, harvest fields in Kansas and Mr. Conrad's store in Idalia, were all included in his job experiences.
None of these seemed to be what he wanted from life so he tried farming for several years. During this time Jim and Mary E. Miser were married April 25, 1933. Two daughters were born to them, Evelyn Margaret and Joyce Marie. Jim finally decided that waiting from year to year for a good crop was a very frustrating experience. He thought there must surely be a better way to make a living without having to wait until "next year". He attended a business school in Denver where it became apparent that he had a real apptitude for business.
On April 1, 1939, Jim and his brother Virgil opened their first tire shop in Nevada, Mo. Things were tough at first, but as times got better Jim acquired more tire stores. Virgil had left the business earlier.
In 1947, Mr. James, president of O.K. Rubber Welders, asked Jim to move to Des Moines, Iowa, and set up a model store and act as district manger for the company. Jim loved his work and worked long, hard hours to develop his territory and he was very successful at it.
Jim and his first wife were divorced Nov. 9, 1954. On Feb 14, 1956, Jim and Mildred Bain were married and moved to Kansas City. Jim worked for O.K. Rubber Welders out of Kansas City until Dec 21, 1965 when he retired.
Jim kept busy improving things in his home, traveling and being active in the local clubs. He was a Mason, member of the Rotary Club and Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Nevada, Mo.
Jim and Mildred moved to Littleton in April 1973, and have lived there since that time.
Jim became active in the Columbine Genealogy Club and quite a history buff. He spent 15 years doing research, traveling may miles and thousands of hours on his recently published, 414-page book, "The Winfrey FAmily". He spent his happiest hours on this project and his club work and truly left a wonderful legacy for his children, grandchildren and all his friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Forest Grove, Ore.' and Joyce Stuart of Ankeny, Iowa. Eight grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Nelson, Joseph Winfrey Nelson, Tamara Sue Nelson, all of Forest Grove, Ore,; Michelle Marie Starrett, Kim Denise Budeslich, Cindy Jean Stuart, Michael Neil Stuart, and Nicholas Neil Stuart, all of Ankeny; four brothers, Everett Winfrey of Spanaway, Wash.; Virgil Winfrey of Yates Center, Kan.; Irvin Winfrey and Ray Winfrey, both of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Iva Barnhart of Edgewater, Lola Rhoades and Mabel Davis, both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd.
Jim was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him, always ready with an encouraging word or helping hand. His business and leadership capabilities were tempered with a good sense of humor. During his active and successful life he was many things, husband, father, grandfather, businessman, etc., but more than that he was a friend. He will truly be missed by all of us.
For those who wish, a contribution may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church in Burlington.
SOURCE: The Burlington Record, Burlington, Colorado, Thursday, Aug. 5, 1982.
James Clifton Winfrey - noted genealogist and author of two genealogy books: "The Bennet Taylor Family" and "The Winfrey Family".
Parents:
James Warren Winfrey (1885-1972)
Jessie Mae (Biggs) Winfrey (1890-1972)
Siblings:
Everett Lee Winfrey (1913-2008)
Iva Mae (Winfrey) Barnhart (1914-2005)
Virgil Edward Winfrey (1916-2005)
Mabel Lillian (Winfrey) Davis (1918-2003)
Tressie Lola (Winfrey) Rhoades (1920-2013)
Irvin Oscar Winfrey (1923-2009)
Raymond Allen Winfrey (1925-1995)
Floyd Duane Winfrey (1930-1978)
Spouse 1:
Mary Elizabeth (Miser) Winfrey Conkling
(9 Nov 1913-28 Feb 2015)
25 Apr 1933
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado
Children:
Living Winfrey
Joyce Marie (Winfrey) Starrett Stuart Brus (21 Oct 1935-21 Jan 2018)
Spouse 2:
Mildred Arlene Bain (14 Feb 1916-26 Jul 2000)
14 Feb 1956
Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa
No Children.
Obituary
Services Held for James Winfrey
James Clifton Winfrey died July 26, 1982, at Swedish Hospital in Littleton. There was a memorial service at Drinkwine Morturary at noon on Wednesday, July 28.
On Thursday, July 29, services were held at the Hendricks Funeral Home, Burlington, at 10 a.m. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Casket bearers were Paul Rhoades, Joe Rhoades, Gail Davis, Garold Davis, Noel Winfrey and Scott Williams. Rev. Aaron Nutter presided at the services.
Jim was born Oct. 18, 1910, in a small three-room shanty on his father's homestead in Kit Carson county, Colo. He was the first child of James Warren Winfrey and Jessie Mae Biggs.
He grew up on the farm with his five brothers and three sisters. Jim attended Cook School and took his first two years of high school at Happy Hollow. His junior and senior years he stayed with his aunt Nora and uncle Ralph Crews in Wray, where he graduated on May 18, 1928.
After graduating he spent a few years working at a variety of jobs. The hay fields near Westcliffe, the mail order department of Montgomery Ward in Denver, harvest fields in Kansas and Mr. Conrad's store in Idalia, were all included in his job experiences.
None of these seemed to be what he wanted from life so he tried farming for several years. During this time Jim and Mary E. Miser were married April 25, 1933. Two daughters were born to them, Evelyn Margaret and Joyce Marie. Jim finally decided that waiting from year to year for a good crop was a very frustrating experience. He thought there must surely be a better way to make a living without having to wait until "next year". He attended a business school in Denver where it became apparent that he had a real apptitude for business.
On April 1, 1939, Jim and his brother Virgil opened their first tire shop in Nevada, Mo. Things were tough at first, but as times got better Jim acquired more tire stores. Virgil had left the business earlier.
In 1947, Mr. James, president of O.K. Rubber Welders, asked Jim to move to Des Moines, Iowa, and set up a model store and act as district manger for the company. Jim loved his work and worked long, hard hours to develop his territory and he was very successful at it.
Jim and his first wife were divorced Nov. 9, 1954. On Feb 14, 1956, Jim and Mildred Bain were married and moved to Kansas City. Jim worked for O.K. Rubber Welders out of Kansas City until Dec 21, 1965 when he retired.
Jim kept busy improving things in his home, traveling and being active in the local clubs. He was a Mason, member of the Rotary Club and Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Nevada, Mo.
Jim and Mildred moved to Littleton in April 1973, and have lived there since that time.
Jim became active in the Columbine Genealogy Club and quite a history buff. He spent 15 years doing research, traveling may miles and thousands of hours on his recently published, 414-page book, "The Winfrey FAmily". He spent his happiest hours on this project and his club work and truly left a wonderful legacy for his children, grandchildren and all his friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Forest Grove, Ore.' and Joyce Stuart of Ankeny, Iowa. Eight grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Nelson, Joseph Winfrey Nelson, Tamara Sue Nelson, all of Forest Grove, Ore,; Michelle Marie Starrett, Kim Denise Budeslich, Cindy Jean Stuart, Michael Neil Stuart, and Nicholas Neil Stuart, all of Ankeny; four brothers, Everett Winfrey of Spanaway, Wash.; Virgil Winfrey of Yates Center, Kan.; Irvin Winfrey and Ray Winfrey, both of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Iva Barnhart of Edgewater, Lola Rhoades and Mabel Davis, both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd.
Jim was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him, always ready with an encouraging word or helping hand. His business and leadership capabilities were tempered with a good sense of humor. During his active and successful life he was many things, husband, father, grandfather, businessman, etc., but more than that he was a friend. He will truly be missed by all of us.
For those who wish, a contribution may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church in Burlington.
SOURCE: The Burlington Record, Burlington, Colorado, Thursday, Aug. 5, 1982.
Parents:
James Warren Winfrey (1885-1972)
Jessie Mae (Biggs) Winfrey (1890-1972)
Siblings:
Everett Lee Winfrey (1913-2008)
Iva Mae (Winfrey) Barnhart (1914-2005)
Virgil Edward Winfrey (1916-2005)
Mabel Lillian (Winfrey) Davis (1918-2003)
Tressie Lola (Winfrey) Rhoades (1920-2013)
Irvin Oscar Winfrey (1923-2009)
Raymond Allen Winfrey (1925-1995)
Floyd Duane Winfrey (1930-1978)
Spouse 1:
Mary Elizabeth (Miser) Winfrey Conkling
(9 Nov 1913-28 Feb 2015)
25 Apr 1933
Burlington, Kit Carson County, Colorado
Children:
Living Winfrey
Joyce Marie (Winfrey) Starrett Stuart Brus (21 Oct 1935-21 Jan 2018)
Spouse 2:
Mildred Arlene Bain (14 Feb 1916-26 Jul 2000)
14 Feb 1956
Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa
No Children.
Obituary
Services Held for James Winfrey
James Clifton Winfrey died July 26, 1982, at Swedish Hospital in Littleton. There was a memorial service at Drinkwine Morturary at noon on Wednesday, July 28.
On Thursday, July 29, services were held at the Hendricks Funeral Home, Burlington, at 10 a.m. Burial at Fairview Cemetery in Burlington. Casket bearers were Paul Rhoades, Joe Rhoades, Gail Davis, Garold Davis, Noel Winfrey and Scott Williams. Rev. Aaron Nutter presided at the services.
Jim was born Oct. 18, 1910, in a small three-room shanty on his father's homestead in Kit Carson county, Colo. He was the first child of James Warren Winfrey and Jessie Mae Biggs.
He grew up on the farm with his five brothers and three sisters. Jim attended Cook School and took his first two years of high school at Happy Hollow. His junior and senior years he stayed with his aunt Nora and uncle Ralph Crews in Wray, where he graduated on May 18, 1928.
After graduating he spent a few years working at a variety of jobs. The hay fields near Westcliffe, the mail order department of Montgomery Ward in Denver, harvest fields in Kansas and Mr. Conrad's store in Idalia, were all included in his job experiences.
None of these seemed to be what he wanted from life so he tried farming for several years. During this time Jim and Mary E. Miser were married April 25, 1933. Two daughters were born to them, Evelyn Margaret and Joyce Marie. Jim finally decided that waiting from year to year for a good crop was a very frustrating experience. He thought there must surely be a better way to make a living without having to wait until "next year". He attended a business school in Denver where it became apparent that he had a real apptitude for business.
On April 1, 1939, Jim and his brother Virgil opened their first tire shop in Nevada, Mo. Things were tough at first, but as times got better Jim acquired more tire stores. Virgil had left the business earlier.
In 1947, Mr. James, president of O.K. Rubber Welders, asked Jim to move to Des Moines, Iowa, and set up a model store and act as district manger for the company. Jim loved his work and worked long, hard hours to develop his territory and he was very successful at it.
Jim and his first wife were divorced Nov. 9, 1954. On Feb 14, 1956, Jim and Mildred Bain were married and moved to Kansas City. Jim worked for O.K. Rubber Welders out of Kansas City until Dec 21, 1965 when he retired.
Jim kept busy improving things in his home, traveling and being active in the local clubs. He was a Mason, member of the Rotary Club and Deacon in the First Baptist Church of Nevada, Mo.
Jim and Mildred moved to Littleton in April 1973, and have lived there since that time.
Jim became active in the Columbine Genealogy Club and quite a history buff. He spent 15 years doing research, traveling may miles and thousands of hours on his recently published, 414-page book, "The Winfrey FAmily". He spent his happiest hours on this project and his club work and truly left a wonderful legacy for his children, grandchildren and all his friends.
Jim is survived by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Evelyn Nelson of Forest Grove, Ore.' and Joyce Stuart of Ankeny, Iowa. Eight grandchildren, Jenny Lynn Nelson, Joseph Winfrey Nelson, Tamara Sue Nelson, all of Forest Grove, Ore,; Michelle Marie Starrett, Kim Denise Budeslich, Cindy Jean Stuart, Michael Neil Stuart, and Nicholas Neil Stuart, all of Ankeny; four brothers, Everett Winfrey of Spanaway, Wash.; Virgil Winfrey of Yates Center, Kan.; Irvin Winfrey and Ray Winfrey, both of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Iva Barnhart of Edgewater, Lola Rhoades and Mabel Davis, both of Burlington. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Floyd.
Jim was well liked and respected by everyone who knew him, always ready with an encouraging word or helping hand. His business and leadership capabilities were tempered with a good sense of humor. During his active and successful life he was many things, husband, father, grandfather, businessman, etc., but more than that he was a friend. He will truly be missed by all of us.
For those who wish, a contribution may be made in his name to the First Baptist Church in Burlington.
SOURCE: The Burlington Record, Burlington, Colorado, Thursday, Aug. 5, 1982.
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