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David W Stiles

Male 1902 - 1994  (92 years)


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  • Name David W Stiles 
    Born 12 Feb 1902  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 12 Aug 1994  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 15 Aug 1994  Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6499  Rossville
    Last Modified 20 Nov 2019 

    Father Norris T Stiles 
    Mother Mary Amanda Moseley Stiles,   b. 16 Oct 1880, Eagle Bridge, Rensselaer County, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 1949  (Age 68 years) 
    Married 24 Apr 1901 
    Family ID F1838  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mae Amelia Humphrey Stiles,   b. 22 Jul 1896, Larkinburg, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 2000, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 104 years) 
    Married 27 Jan 1928  Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Humphrey, Mae
    Bridal Shower- Humphrey, Mae
    Mrs. David Stiles was given a
    shower Saturday February 4th at the home of Mrs. Chettie Howard. The hostess was Miss Fern Pendleton. The rainbow color scheme was carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Games and contests furnished amusement for the guests. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received. Those invited were: Mesdames Arthur Randal, Gilmore, Ohio; Carl Harshbarger, John Stevens, Wm. Butters, T. L. Bouse, A. S. Parr, Harold Williams. J. D. Fink, Josephine Syring, Clyde Cless, Wm. Hesse, Leo Berry, Gladys Patterson, Ivalue Jamieson, Ralph Page, Gladys Reaser; Misses Helen Humphrey, Manhattan, Kansas; Vivian James, Sarah Kersey, Ruth Kersey, Ruth VanOrsdol, Sara McCollough, Gladys Brooks, Irene Bond, Mildred Parr. Mildred James, Ayleen Hartzell, Bess Mercer, Ocea Rogers, Thelma Lambert, Velma Lambotte, Anna Zemborski, Lorena Conrad, Mildred Watson, Audrey Crosson, Mary Billings, Lucille Griswold, Grace Sanders and Thelma James.
    Marriage- Humphrey, Mae-Stiles, David
    Marriage- Humphrey, Mae-Stiles, David
    HUMPHREY—STILES
    The marriage of Miss May Humphrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Humphrey of Manhattan, to Mr. David Stiles, eldest son of Mrs. May Stiles of this city, was quietly solemnized Friday, January 27, at 6:30 p. m. at the home of the brides parents, on 1800 Leavenworth Street, Manhattan, Kansas.

    The Rev. J. David Arnold, pastor of the Christian church read the service, the ring ceremony being used.

    Miss Helen Humphrey, sister of the bride, acted as brides maid and the groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Howard Stiles.

    The bride was lovely in a gown of powder bine georgette, elaborately trimmed with hand embroidered dark blue velvet flowers, and carried a bouquet of pink rose buds and baby breath. The maid of honor was attractive in a black satin dress, combined with velvet.

    Immediate relatives of the bride and groom were the only guests present.

    A reception and wedding luncheon followed the wedding. The pink and White color scheme was carried but in the luncheon, consisting of brides cake, ice cream, coffee and mint sticks.

    At present Mr. and Mrs. Stiles are at home in the Pendleton furnished home on Orange street, until March first, when they will be at home on the Howard farm south of Rossville.

    Mrs. Stiles is serving her third term as Domestic Art and Science teacher in the Rossville High School and has won the warm friendship of a host of friends among her scholars, patrons and acquaintances here. She is a graduate of K. S. A. C. at Manhattan, where she was active in college life, and church work of that city,

    Mr. Stiles is one of Rossville’s prosperous young real estate men, and in addition has been overseer of the farming activities of Mrs. Chettie Howard’s extensive holdings south of Rossville.
    Last Modified 27 Sep 2017 08:46:30 
    Family ID F1839  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Documents
    Obituary- Stiles, David
    Obituary- Stiles, David
    David W. Stiles
    ROSSVILLE — David W. Stiles, 92, Rossville, died here Friday, Aug. 12, 1994, at a care home where he had been a day.

    He was born Feb. 12, 1902, in Rossville, the son of Norris and Mary Amanda Moseley Stiles, and spent most of his life in the Rossville community. He was a farmer and real estate broker.

    He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rossville and Lake Lodge No. 50, AF&AM, in Silver Lake.

    He was married to Mae Humphrey Jan. 27, 1928, in Manhattan. She survives.

    Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Rossville Cemetery. Mr. Stiles will lie in state after noon today at Verschelden Funeral Home in St. Marys where relatives and friends will meet from 7 to 8 p.m.

    Contributions may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion or to the Community Library Building Fund, both in Rossville, 66533.


    David W. Stiles
    Graveside service for David W. Stiles, 92, Rossville, was held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Rossville Cemetery.

    Mr. Stiles, the son of Norris and Mary Amanda Moseley Stiles, was born February 12, 1902, in Rossville, and spent most of his life in the Rossville area. He was a farmer and real estate broker.

    He was married to Mae Humphrey January 27, 1928, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Humphrey, in Manhattan. She survives.

    Mr. Stiles was a member of the Rossville Presbyterian Church, and Lake Lodge #50 A.F.&A.M.

    In addition to his wife, Mr. Stiles is survived by three nieces and two nephews.

    Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Verschelden Funeral Home. Graveside service was Monday at 11:00 at the Rossville Cemetery.

    Memorial donations may be made to Jimmie Lillard Post 31 of the American Legion, or the Rossville Community Library Building Fund.
    Birth- Stiles, David
    Birth- Stiles, David
    Born to Mr. and Mrs. N.T. Stiles Wednesday, February 12, a big bouncing ten pound baby boy.