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27996. Vaude11 Wake (Otis Homer Biggs10, Henry Alfonso9, Nancy Matilda8 Boyd, Elizabeth Ann (Betsy)7 Hasty, Clarissa Catherine6 Keeton, Nancy Ann5 Allgood, Moses4, Edward3, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Vanzant, Douglas Co., MO April 29, 1929. Vaude died November 13, 2001 in Willow Springs, Howell Co., MO. OBIT: Funera services for Vaude Wake, 72, Willow Springs, will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at Little Zion Baptist Church, with David Lovan and Rick Wheeler officiating under the direction of Willow Funeral Home of Willow Springs. Mr. Wake died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at his home. He was born April 29, 1929, at Willow Springs, the son of Otis and Pearl Turnbull Wake. On Oct. 12, 1949, he was married at Vanzant to Della Jean Gasperson, and to this union five children were born. During his working years, Mr. Wake was a logger. Later became self-employed as a truck driver, retiring after 20 years. He was a member of the Pomona Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Jean Wake, of the family home; three sons, Lowell Eugene Wake and friend, Stacy Piland, Lealin Wake and wife, Sandy, and Leslie Wake and wife, Donna, all of Willow Springs; two daughters, Sharon Konitz, Willow Springs, and Cathy May and husband, Palmer, Fair Grove; five brothers, Guy, Gardner, Arlin "Bigum", Estel and Johnny Wake, all of Willow Springs; one sister Emma Jean Reed, Sanger, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Buster Wake; and one great-granddaugther, Haley Marie Wake. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Little Zion Cemetery under the direction of Willow Funeral Home.
He married Jean Gasperson October 12,1949 in Vanzant, Douglas Co., MO. Jean was born December 12, 1934 in Vanzant, Douglas Co., MO. Jean was the daughter of Elza E Gasperson and Ann M Strong. Jean died April 10, 2015 in Willow Springs, Howell Co., MO. OBIT: Jean Wake, 80, of Willow Springs, Missouri departed this life on April 10, 2015 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1934 in Vanzant, Missouri the daughter of Elza and Ann (Strong) Gasperson. She was united in marriage to Vaude Wake on October 12, 1949 in Vanzant, Missouri. To this union five children were born, Lowell, Lealin, Leslie, Cathy, and Sharon. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vaude Wake; son, Lowell Wake; grandson, Darrel Beeler; sister, Barbara Atkinson; and great granddaughter, Haley Wake. Survivors include her children, Lealin Wake and wife, Sandy, Leslie Wake and wife, Donna, Cathy Stokes and husband, Terry, and Sharon Marsh; sisters, Franny Wake and Audrey Smith; brothers, Jerry Gasperson, Gerald Gasperson, and Paul Gasperson; 15 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren. Jean lived on a farm, raised cattle, had a beautiful garden, and loved to play Bingo. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving. Jean will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Little Zion Church, Twin Bridges, Missouri with Pastor David Lovan officiating. Interment will be in Little Zion Cemetery, Twin Bridges, Missouri. Yarber Mortuary
Vaude Wake and Jean Gasperson had the following children:
44726 i. Lealin Dale12 Wake (living).
44727 ii. Leslie Wake (living).
44728 iii. Sharon Wake (living).
44729 iv. Cathy May Wake (living).
44730 v. Lowell Eugene Wake was born April 7, 1950.
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