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August 17, 2010Islesboro Verna H. Pendleton, 89, died Aug. 17, 2010, at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast.
Verna Allison Gray was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Camden to Emery Dodge Gray and Florence (Barton) Gray. She graduated from North Brooksville High School in 1939 in the building built by her grandfather Gray.
She received an associate's degree in science at the University of Maine in 1990 at the age of 70.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Forrest Raymond Hale, in 1965, her second husband, Albert "Bucky" Pendleton; three brothers, Howard, Stephen and Douglas Gray; and three sisters, Alta Cole, Barbara Webber and Irene Gray.Verna leaves behind four daughters, Anne Smith, Rita Smith, Linda Sarkany and Kathy Paradis; 29 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Burial will be on Islesboro, where she lived for more than 50 years, at Maple Grove Cemetery.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
February 7, 2001BOUNTIFUL, UT-- In memory of Elizabeth Oliver who died January 31, 2001 of complications from a long term illness.
Betty was born March 7, 1927 in San Pedro, California.
She was a vivacious, gentle, caring woman who went through life with a curious eye. She was a member of the Oakridge Country Club and the Bountiful Chapter PEO.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; Brainard and Charlotte Gray and her husband, James Oliver. She is survived by her daughter Chary Oliver.
Betty was a light in the darkest moment and will be greatly missed.
The Salt Lake Tribune (UT)
April 26, 2000BOUNTIFUL- James William Oliver II played his last round of golf Thurs., April 13, 2000. He died of complications from a long battle with emphysema.
Jim was born June 13, 1924, the son of James and Mary Oliver. He was a star high school basket-ball player and won a scholarship to the University of Florida.
He fought in World War II and was honored with a purple heart. While serving in the Navy he met and married Elizabeth Gray. Their daughter Chary came into their lives in 1953.
Jim had a 36 year career with the FAA. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Oakridge Country Club. Other than his passion for golf, he loved ham radio operating, cars, woman and gadgets. Always the traveler, he has now traveled to another place. He will be truly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; and his daughter, Chary.