Dorothy Charlene Pollard Whearty

1925 - 1993  (68 years)

• Name	Dorothy Charlene Pollard Whearty
  Born	24 Aug 1925	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	18 Sep 1993	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Cremated	Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I6959	Rossville
  Last Modified	1 Aug 2018

  
  

  Father	Melvin H Pollard
  Mother	Ada Blanche Frye Pollard
  Family ID	F115	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Calvin Wesley Whearty,   b. 24 Sep 1911, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 13 Aug 1987, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 75 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, Dorothy Dorothy Charlene Whearty Dorothy Charlene Whearty, 68, Topeka, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993, at a Topeka retirement home. Mrs. Whearty was a Teletype operator for Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years. She was born Aug. 24, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Melville and Ada Blanche Frye Pollard. She was a member of the Highland Park United Methodist Church. She was married to Calvin Wesley Whearty Oct. 9,1954, in Ellis. He died in 1987. Cremation is planned. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Shawnee Center Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Midland Hospice, 1272 S.W. Fillmore, 66604-1272.