Calvin Wesley Whearty

1911 - 1987  (75 years)

• Name	Calvin Wesley Whearty
  Born	24 Sep 1911	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	13 Aug 1987	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	15 Aug 1987	Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6957	Rossville
  Last Modified	23 Nov 2019

  
  

  Father	Martin Leroy Whearty,   b. 29 Feb 1884, Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County, Kansas ,   d. 19 May 1964, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Ella Alberta Johnson Whearty,   b. 1886,   d. 2 Aug 1970  (Age 84 years)
  Married	25 Dec 1907	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Johnson, Ella-Whearty, Martin Mr. Martin Whearty and Miss Ella Johnson were married Christmas Day in Topeka by the Rev. Mallory. Miss Johnson is the popular and efficient teacher of the Twin Rose school north of town.
  		Anniversary- Whearty, Martin and Ella Married 50 years on Christmas Mr. & Mrs. M.L. Whearty Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Whearty will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, December 28, in the Rossville Community Center. No invitations will be issued but they invite all their friends and relatives to the reception from 2 to 4 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. Whearty were married December 25. 1907 at the home of Rev. Gordon in Topeka. They have lived all their lives in this community where Mr. Whearty was engaged in farming until he retired in 1954 and moved to Rossville. They have six children, Galen. Everett and Ruth of Wichita, Calvin of Topeka. Riley of Houghton Michigan, and Lester of Manlius, N.Y. There are eleven grandchildren. All. the children plan to attend the anniversary celebration.
  Family ID	F2659	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Dorothy Charlene Pollard Whearty,   b. 24 Aug 1925, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 18 Sep 1993, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 68 years)
  Married	9 Oct 1954	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  	His obit says they were married in Topeka; hers says in Ellis.
  Documents		Marriage- Pollard, Dorothy-Whearty, Calvin CHARLENE POLLARD BECOMES BRIDE OF CALVIN WHEARTY In a single ring ceremony Saturday afternoon, October 9, in Ellis, Miss Dorothy Charlene Pollard became the bride of Mr. Calvin Wesley Whearty, both of Topeka. The vows were exchanged at 3 o’clock in the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melville H. Pollard, formerly of Topeka. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Whearty of Rossville. The Rev. Mr. McNeil read the service in the presence of relatives only. The couple stood before the fireplace, which was banked with chrysanthemums, other fall flowers and greenery. The bride chose for her marriage a beige lace dress over beige faille, made with full circular skirt and scoop neckline. She wore a brown velvet hat and other accessories in brown velvet. Her corsage was Talisman roses. Mrs. Riley R. Whearty of Lawrence, who was matron of honor, wore a brown Japanese silk dress with a yellow rose corsage. Lt. Col. Riley R. Whearty was best man for his brother. The bride’s mother was dressed in navy blue and the bridegroom’s mother wore dark brown. Their corsages were gardenias. A reception and buffet dinner followed the ceremony. Mrs. David A. Fry of Alta Vista and Mrs. Leonard Haldiman and Miss Dorothy Paul, both of Ellis, assisted. The table, centered with an arrangement of fall flowers was decorated with a tiered wedding cake and burning tapers. As Mr. Whearty and his bride left for a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls, she was wearing a navy and white suit. After October 18 they will be at home in Topeka at 2920 Colorado. Both Mr. and Mrs. Whearty are employed in the Santa Fe offices. Out of town guests attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Whearty of Rossville, Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Nason and Mrs. Dangerfield of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Whearty and Gail Sue, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Whearty and Marsha. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Wanick, Diana and Steve all of Wichita, Lt. Col and Mrs. R. R. Whearty, Rusty and Jane of Lawrence.
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2018 16:05:40
  Family ID	F1410	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Whearty, Calvin Calvin W. Whearty Calvin W. Whearty, 75, Topeka, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 1987, at his home. Mr. Whearty was employed by Santa Fe Railway 44 years and was working in the communications department before he retired in 1974. lie was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born Sept, 24, 1911, at Rossville, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. He spent most of his life in Topeka. Mr. Whearty was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Shawnee Country Club and Capitol Post No. 1 of the American Legion, all in Topeka. He was married to Charlene Pollard Oct. 9, 1954, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; and four brothers, Galen Whearty and Everett Whearty, both of Wichita, Riley Whearty, Fort Myers, Fla., and Lester Whearty, Phoenix, Ariz. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rossville Cemetery., Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, 66605, or to the University of Kansas Eye Bank and sent in care of the funeral home. CALVIN W. WHEARTY Calvin W. Whearty, 75, Topeka, died Thursday, August 13,1987, at his home. Mr. Whearty was employed by Santa Fe Railway 44 years and was working in the communications department before he retired in 1974. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was born September 24, 1911, at Rossville, the son of Martin L. and Ella Johnson Whearty. He spent most of his life in Topeka. Mr. Whearty was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Shawnee Country Club and Capitol Post No. 1 of American Legion, all in Topeka. He was married to Charlene Pollard October 9, 1954, in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruth McGlothlin, Mesa, Ariz.; and four brothers, Galen Whearty and Everett Whearty, both of Wichita, Riley Whearty, Fort Myers, Fla., and Lester Whearty, Phoenix, Ariz. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. Burial was in Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park United Methodist Church, 2914 Michigan, 66605, or to the University of Kansas Eye Bank and sent in care of the funeral home.