The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
July 7, 1993A graveside service for Gladys Birchard of Hillsboro will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fir Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Birchard died of complications of a stroke Saturday in a Hillsboro hospital. She was 85.
She was born July 25, 1907, in Newton, Iowa. She married Thomas Birchard on March 24, 1934. Her maiden name was Koppin. They moved to the Portland area in 1942. Mrs. Birchard was a homemaker and worked for a short time in the West Union School cafeteria. She performed volunteer work for the Hillsboro Senior Center and the Red Cross.
Her husband died in 1971.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne of Milwaukie and Dale of Hillsboro; daughters, Linda Liebenow and Phyllis, both of Aloha, and Donna Kistler of Florence; sisters, Esther Lincoln of Grinnell, Iowa, and Goldie Schnell of Newton; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
74458. Winfield Bancroft Birchard
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W. B. "Pete" Birchard, 91, of 3202 South 12th Street, Marshalltown, died Saturday morning, May 21st, at the Mercy Hospice in Johnston. His death came peacefully at 10:55 A.M. with his family at his side.
Born Winfield Bancroft Birchard on March 19th, 1914, in Kellogg, Iowa, he was the son of Samuel and Emily (Day) Birchard.
He received his education in the country schools of Kellogg and farmed with his parents. On November 28th, 1940, he was united in marriage to Alberta Buffington in Marshalltown.
They farmed for ten years until moving to Marshalltown in December of 1950. Pete was employed with Fisher Controls for 27 years, retiring on March 31st, 1977. Mr. Birchard will be fondly remembered for his love of family, bowling and square dancing, gardening, flowers (especially iris), fishing, the outdoors and traveling to 49 States of the Union, the Caribbean and Canada. He will be greatly missed by friends and family alike.
Left to mourn his loss are his loving wife of 64 years, Alberta, his three dear daughters; Judy Henson of Marshalltown, Marland Birchard of Spanaway, WA, and Barbara (Larry) McGrew of Marshalltown, three precious grandchildren; Jennifer McGrew of Marshalltown, Kevin McGrew of Toledo and Kary (Eric) Moore of Lincoln, Iowa, as well as his great-grandsons Carter and Jacob Moore of Lincoln. Also surviving are his sisters Helen Harvey of San Jose, CA and Doris Niemants of Marshalltown as well as several nieces, nephews, Alberta's family and a host of friends.
In death he has rejoined his parents, brothers Clinton, Myron and Tom and sisters Katherine Sharp and Alberta Crawford.
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Alberta Jane Birchard, 94, of Marshalltown passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Central Iowa Healthcare in Marshalltown.
Alberta Buffington Birchard was born on October 30, 1920 in Albion, Iowa to Vernie and Leona Waldo Buffington. Alberta graduated from Albion High School with the class of 1940. On November 28, 1940, Alberta was united in marriage to Winfield "Pete" Birchard at the Justice of the Peace in Marshalltown.
They made their home in Marietta and Montour before calling Marshalltown home. Alberta was an excellent farm wife as well as working at Singer Sewing Center and in the Executive Dining Room at Fishers. She was even known as the "Ice Cream Lady" at Miller School. Alberta enjoyed sewing, cooking and canning food, her flower gardens and camping. Pete and Alberta loved to travel and had been to every state except Rhode Island. Some of the more memorable trips included Washington, California and Branson, Missouri. They also went on a Caribbean cruise on their 50th anniversary and most recently made a trip with the family to Hawaii in 2011.
Alberta is survived by her daughters: Judy Henson of Marshalltown, Marland Birchard of Puyallup, Washington and Barbara (Larry) McGrew of Marshalltown. Grandchildren: Jennifer McGrew of Marshalltown, Kevin McGrew of Marshalltown, Kary Moore of Dysart and a great grandson Carter Moore of Dysart. Alberta is also survived by her sister LaVonne Baker of Marshalltown, sister in laws Lucille Buffington of Laurel and Annalee Buffington of Marshalltown and several nieces and nephews.
Alberta is preceded in death by her husband Pete; parents Vernie and Leona and siblings Buff, Bud, Donnie, Dick and Helen Buffington.
The Chariton Leader
June 3, 1997Deloss Crawford, the son of Garfield and Frankie Crawford, was born on August 15, 1908 in Lucas County, Iowa, near the community of Norwood.
On April 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Alberta Birchard from Kellogg. To this union a son, Norman, was born.
Deloss had suffered a series of strokes beginning in 1979 until they eventually caused his death. In 1988 he lost the ability to talk, in 1992 he lost the ability to walk, and early this year he lost the ability to swallow.
With the loss of his beloved wife in 1989 and his inability to talk, walk or to eat, most of life's joys had been taken away from him before he died on May 23, 1997, of pneumonia, as a result of his last stroke.
As a young man, Deloss accepted the Lord as his Saviour at the Lucas Assembly of God Church. He spent his life farming and was an honest and kind man, always willing to help anyone in time of need. He will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta, and brothers Brice and Gerald.
He is survived by his son, Norman, and his wife Sheri of Olympia, Wash.; and two brothers, John of Indianola and Cecil of Des Moines, and a sister, Doris Day of Marshalltown.
Great Falls Tribune
November 20, 2008Lewistown - Helen (Birchard) Harvey, 88, of San Jose, a long time Lewistown resident who was active in service work throughout her life and helped buils the Assembly of God Church in Lewistown, died of comlications from cancer Tuesday at a hospital in Antioch, Calif.
Survivord include children David Harvey of San Jose, Melodee Harvey of Brentwood, Calif. Kim Harvey of Red Valley, Calid., and Joy Bursch of Brentwood, Calif.; a sister, Doris Neiments of Marshalltown, Iowa; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth C. Harvey in October 1973.
Anderson Funeral Homes
Doris Niemantsverdriet, 96, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Wabasha, MN.
Doris was born February 2, 1923, to Samuel and Emily (Day) Birchard in Kellogg, IA. She graduated from Kellogg High School in 1940. Doris was united in marriage to Russell Niemantsverdriet in Santa Rosa, CA, on December 5, 1943. She was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir for many years, a deaconess, a Circle leader, taught Sunday School, and supported the church in many other ways. Doris was a Red Cross volunteer for years and was named Volunteer of the Year for Marshall County.
Doris is survived by son James (Jan Kasper) Niemantsverdriet, daughter Pam (Gary Kottmann) Niemantsverdriet; grandchildren Andrew (Jessie) Niemantsverdriet, Sara (Brad) McDale, Cristen Kottmann, Beth Kasper, and Brett Kasper; great grandchildren Owen and Bo Niemantsverdriet; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Russell, and her grandson, Matthew Kottmann.
The Shreveport Times
January 12, 1987Shreveport - Services ... Florence M. Prrebles, 84, of Shreeveport ...
Mrs. Peeples entered into rest Saturday Jam 10, 1987. at Willis-Knighton Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Lestershire, New York and had been a resident of Shreveport for 65 years. Mrs. Peeples was a charter member of Cheermakers Class at Mangum United Methodist Churcg, a life member of Women's Temperance Union and an active member of United Methodist Women.
She is survived by her husband, Mervin Peeples of Shreveport; two daughters and a son-in-law, Maurine Hardin of Shreveport and Betty and Charlie Beardsley of Wisconsin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Cherri Peeples and Duane and Connie Peeples, of Shreveport; one sister, Dorothy Smith of Bossier City, La.; two brothers, Jack Pringle and Vernon Pringle of Shreveport; eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Clint Burt, Brent Burt, Richard Peeples, Scott Peeples, Kirk Peeples, Phillip Peeples and Charles Beardsley.
The Shreveport Times
July 16, 1970William H. "Bill" Pringle, 66, of 2316 Meriwether Road, died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday following a sudden illness.
A native of New Britain, Conn., he had been a resident of Shreveport for the past 50 years. He retired from the U.S. postal service after 40 years and was a member of the Community Bible Church.
Mr. Pringle was a board member of the Mexican Indian Training Center and had made six trips to Mexico. He served with the Louisiana National Guard for 28 years, with the 156th Infantry, the 199th Infantry and the 204th Anti-Aircraft regiment.
Funeral services will be held at the Osborn Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. James L. Beasley, a retired chaplain, and the Rev. Robert Ebert of Community Bible Church, officiating. Time of the services will be announced by Osborn's later. Burial will be in Centuries Memorial Park.
Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Todd A. Nelson of Shreveport, Mrs. Royce C. McNeal of Alexandria and Mrs. James J. Reel of East Moline, Ill.; one son, William M. Pringle of Shreveport; two brothers, Col. (retired) Herman E. Pringle and Vernon E. Pringle, both of Shreveport; two sisters, Mrs. E. M. Peeples and Mrs. Ivey L. Smith, both of Shreveport; and 11 grandchildren.
The Shreveport Times
April 7, 2002Services will be conducted at Centuries Funeral Home Chapel for Anna Mabel Pringle, age 95 of Shreveport, LA. on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 11:00 a.m.
Mrs. Pringle entered into rest on Saturday, April 6, 2002 at the Guest House Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Wilson, LA. and lived in Shreveport since 1921. She was a retired Caddo Parish School Bus Driver with 21 years of service. Mrs. Pringle was very devoted to her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Pringle.
She is survived by three daughters, Lillian Joyce McNeal of Alexandria, LA., Margaret E. Nelson and husband, Todd of Shreveport, LA., and Hazel P. Reel and husband, James J. of Bismarck, AR.; one son, William M. Pringle and wife, Sandra of Shreveport, LA.; one sister, Minerva Northcutt of Carencrow, LA.; twelve grandchildren, twenty four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be the grandsons, Todd Nelson, Jr.,, David L. Nelson, James J. Reel, Jr., Gary R. McNeal, Brian W. Nelson, Steven D. McNeal, Richard L. Reel, and John M. Pringle.
The Shreveport Times
May 26, 2002Graveside services will be conducted at Centuries Memorial Park for Angela Allegrini, 87, of Shreveport, LA, on Monday, May 27, 2002 at 10:30 a.m.
She entered into rest on Thursday, May 23, 2002 at the IHS Pierremont Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Allegrini was a native of Joaquin, TX and lived in Shreveport, LA for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lila Belle and Leonard Jopling; one brother, Leonard Jopling, Jr.; and her husbands, Harold Pringle and Anthony Allegrini.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pringle Walton and husband, Fred of Shreveport, LA and Dolores Allegrini Strachan and husband, Doug of San Diego, CA; three grandchildren, Debra Walton Slack and husband, Greg, Angela Albert Grimes and husband, Jim, and Robin Albert Ramirez and husband, Edward; three great-grandchildren, Sarah Ashley Slack, Sydney Marie Slack and Madeline Dawn Grimes.
The Shreveport Times
June 23, 2005Services for Vernon E. Pringle, 92, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel.
Mr. Pringle was born July 1, 1912 in Des Moines, IA and died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at Willis-Knighton Bossier.
A member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 52 years, he later joined Broadmoor Baptist Church. Mr. Pringle was a retired supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the U.S. Post Office Credit Union for 50 years and was a past director and chairman of the Supervisory Committee. Mr. Pringle was an active Boy Scout Leader and earned the 50-year certificate. He also attained the highest honor, the "Silver Beaver Award", given by the Council. Mr. Pringle was an active member of the Shreveport Rose Society serving as a past Director. He received his 50-year membership certificates, serving as a 32nd Degree Master Mason, Shreveport Scottish Rite and El Karubah Shriner. Mr. Pringle served as past chairman of the National Society of Sons of American Revolution and served on its state Eagle Scout scholarship committee. Mr. Pringle also was an active member in the Magna Charta Barons and National Society of Emperor Charlemagne.
Survivors are his wife of 68 years, Inez Self Pringle of Shreveport, LA; sons, Vernon E. Pringle, Jr. and wife, Joyce of Plano, TX and R. Perry Pringle and wife, Mariette of Shreveport, LA; grandchildren, Dr. Robert Perry Pringle, Jr. and wife, Kelly, John Spencer Pringle and wife, Teri, Catherine Pringle Smith and husband, Mark, Dr. Melanie Krenek and husband, Jim, Curtis Robert Pringle and wife, Yolanda and Stephen Bruce Pringle and wife, Nicole; nine great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Shreveport Times
October 13, 2006Services for Inez Self Pringle, 93, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 14, 2006, at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel.
Mrs. Pringle was born on July 21, 1913 in Anacoco, Louisiana, and died Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at Live Oak Retirement Community. She is the widow of Vernon E. Pringle, to whom she was married for 68 years.
Mrs. Pringle, a retired Registered Nurse from the Veterans Administration Hospital, attended Centenary College of Louisiana and Northwestern University, was a member for fifty-two years of the Trinity United Methodist Church and served as church membership secretary and a member of the Administrative Council before joining Broadmoor Baptist Church. Mrs. Pringle was an active member of the Ark-La-Tex Genealogical Association, an ardent genealogist, who did extensive research on the Self, Ferguson, and Pringle Families, and so generously shared research information with so many interested families. Mrs. Pringle was an active member of the Colonial Dames, Daughters of the American Revolution, Magna Charta Dames, and charter member of the National Society of Emperor Charlemagne, and a member of the Shreveport Rose Society and American Rose Society.
Mrs. Pringle will be sadly missed by many friends and the following members of her loving family, her two sons, Vernon E. Pringle, Jr. and wife, Joyce Pringle, of Plano, Texas, and R. Perry Pringle and wife, Mariette Pringle, of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Dr. Robert Perry Pringle, Jr. and wife, Dr. Kelly Pringle, John Spencer Pringle and wife, Teri Lukacs Pringle, Catherine Pringle Smith and husband, Mark Smith, Dr. Melanie Krenek and husband, Major Jim Krenek, Curtis Robert Pringle and wife, Yolanda Pringle, and Stephen Bruce Pringle and wife, Nicole Pringle; twelve great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Serving as pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Pringle, John Pringle, Mark Smith, Jim Krenek, Curtis Pringle, and Stephen Pringle.
The Oregonian (Portland, OR)
September 18, 2005Henry H. "Hank" Day died Sept. 8, 2005, at age 84. [sic 9/7/2005]
Mr. Day was born Feb. 4, 1921, in Nampa, Idaho. During World War II, he served as a bomber pilot in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific. He retired from the Air Force in 1963, and received a bachelor's degree from Oregon State University in about 1969. He moved to Lake Oswego in 2001 and to Beaverton in 2004. In 1946, he married Myrtle A. Grant; they divorced. He married Clarietta Jones in 1952; she died in 1996.
Survivors include his daughters, Deborah Sorensen and Emely A. Crickmer; brothers, Richard P. and Herbert; and sister, Christine Young.
The Daily Herald (Everett, WA)
May 12, 2013Herbert R Day, 80, after a long illness, went to be with his Lord on May 6, 2013.
Herbert was born in Nampa, Idaho and stayed there through high school where he met his sweetheart,Marilyn Whelchel. Before they married in Caldwell, Idaho, he attended the University of Idaho for a year. They moved back to Nampa where they had their two oldest boys, Steven and
Richard. The family moved to Western Washington and welcomed Suzanne and Michael to the family.Herbert was a hard-working man who moved his way throughout Albertson's grocers to Store Manager. He spent nearly 30 years in Mountlake Terrace and was involved in Little League Baseball and served on the city council for three years. Along with his passion for youth sports, he was a fan of the University of Washington and the Seattle Seahawks. His "Hawk Dawg" truck was a fixture for years outside of Husky Stadium and the Kingdome.
Herb is survived by his beloved wife of more than 60 years, Marilyn; his sons, Steven, Richard, Michael; daughter, Suzanne; six grandsons; 16 great grandchildren; and two great greatgrandkids.
The Daily Herald (Everett, WA)
July 23, 2017Marilyn Jean Day passed away to reside in heaven with her best friend and love June 27, 2017. Born on June 21, 1933, in Caldwell, ID, to Carlyle and Margaret Whelchel, she met and married her beloved, Herbert Day, on March 9, 1952.
Growing up in Caldwell, she was a model for a local department store and worked at a local bank. Herbert and Marilyn had their sons, Steven Carlyle and Richard Douglas, in Nampa, Idaho before moving to Seattle, where they delivered Suzanne and Michael Robert.
Marilyn was a fixture as an employee at the University of Washington Bookstore and J.C. Penney. Greeting everyone she saw with a smile, Marilyn lit up every room she entered. As a giving mother, grand-mother, great grandmother and great, great grand-mother, her heart was always for her family. She was the rock that held together a family which has never stopped growing. Her strength, grace and love will continue be seen by the many in her family who loved her.
She is survived by sons, Steven (Marge), Rick (Glynis), Michael (Kristen) and daughter, Suzanne (Ray); grandsons, Aaron (Cathy), Jason (Kerri), Bradey (Brynn), Shayne (Christal), Christopher (Kaitlynn) and Chandler; great grandsons, Zachary (Katie), Joshua, Joesiah, Tobhias, Nehamia, and Boaz; great granddaughters, Genesis (Cameron), Mikayla (TJ), Paige, Natalie, Tiannah, Bethany, Annessa, Elliana, Amelia, Georgia, Annalia, Caroline, Addison and Everleigh; great, great grandson, Reid; great, great granddaughter, Clover.
74476. Franklin Augustus Worcester
The Telegraph (Nashua, NH)
August 4, 1997Franklin A. Worcester, 89, of 25 Woodland Drive, Amherst, died at Catholic Medical Center, in Manchester, Sunday morning, August 3, 1997.
Mr. Worcester managed the Worcester Brothers Dairy Farm in Hollis until the early 1950s. He then worked in sub-surface exploration for M.C. Britt of Groton, Mass. His life was centered around farming, geology and metallurgy.
During World War II, he served as an officer in the Massachusetts Militia.
While in Hollis, Mr. Worcester was active in community affairs. He was instrumental in the creation of the present Hollis Zoning System and served as a member of its Board of Adjustment until his retirement to Florida.
He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, Daniel Webster Council and served as a lieutenant on the Hollis Fire Department.
While residing in Hollis, he was an active member of the Congregational Church of Hollis, U.C.C.
Mr. Worcester and his wife, Elsie C. (Rundquist) Worcester, retired to St. Augustine, Fla., in 1976 and returned to New Hampshire in 1996 to reside with their son John and his wife in Amherst.
He was educated in Hollis Elementary School, graduated from Lawrence Academy in Groton, Mass., and then attended the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
Mr. Worcester was born in Hollis on July 27, 1908, son of the late Charles F. and Florence May (Tenney) Worcester. He was raised in Hollis.
Besides his wife he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F. and Janet M. Worcester of Milford, Thomas F. and Jeannette T. Worcester of Merrimack, and John D. and Judy A. Worcester of Amherst six grandchildren, Mark Worcester and his wife Cynthia of Wilton, Catherine Chevalier and her husband Gerard of Milford, Christopher Worcester and his wife Denise of Raymond, Kristen Clancy and her husband Timothy of Nashua, and Eric and Kelsey Worcester of Amherst 10 great-grandchildren three nieces and numerous cousins.
The Milford Cabinet
May 22, 2009Elsie C. Worcester, 95, of Milford died at The Elms in Milford on Wednesday, May 6, 2009.
She was born in Boston on May 17, 1913, a daughter of the late Anders and Frida (Hoglund) Rundquist. She was the widow of Franklin Worcester, who died Aug. 3, 1997.
She had resided in the Milford-Amherst area for the past 12 years, in St. Augustine, Fla., for 20 years, and in Hollis prior to moving to Florida. While in Hollis she lived at the Worcester Brothers Dairy Farm on Worcester Road, following her marriage.
During World War II, she was a volunteer aerial spotter in Hollis.
She was a past president of the Hollis Garden Club, a past president of the Hollis Women's Club, and was a member of the Women's Exchange in St. Augustine.
She loved animals, gardening and tole painting.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles and Janet Worcester of Milford, Thomas and Jeannette Worcester of Merrimack, and John Worcester of Mason; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson and a niece.
Graduate of Smith College.
Graduate of University of Massachusetts where he was a football and track athlete. Trophy in his name is awarded to outstanding two sport letterman. Worked for US government on controlling the gypsy moth. This work included duty in Puerto Rico, Europe, Melrose, Greenfield, Massachusetts.
The Lincoln County News
October 31, 2008Margaret Crossman Pingree, 91, of Topsham, formerly of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and Alna, died Oct. 9.
She was born in Melrose, Mass. and graduated from Smith College in 1939.
While living in Canada she volunteered in hospitals and schools, was a Girl Guide leader for several years, and was a member of the University Women's Group. She was the first woman in Canada to complete all of the Canadian Power Squadron courses.
In Alna she was active with The Friends of Head Tide Church. Her interest in history led her to write a history of Alna.
Margaret is predeceased by her husband, Arthur Veasey Pingree.
She is survived by her twin sister, Ruth Pratt of Amherst, Mass.; children, Lucile Pingree Gatchell of Gloucester, Mass., Patricia Megan Pingree of Portland, Ore., and Jane Veasey Maradyn of Beaumont, Alberta, Canada; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, plus Moxie.
WWII bomber pilot with DFC (449th Bombardment Squadron, 15th Air Force). Attended University of Vermont, US Air Force Institute of Technology, (BS, 1956) and California Institute ofTechnology (MS, 1957). Taught at US Air Force Academy and University of Portland. Grew Christmas trees in Oregon.
74492. Albert Sherwood Averell
U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name: Albert S Averell
Race: White
Marital status: Divorced, without dependents (Divorced)
Rank: Private
Birth Year: 1900
Nativity State or Country: California
Citizenship: Citizen
Residence: Los Angeles, California
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Cooks, except private family
Enlistment Date: 7 Oct 1942
Enlistment Place: Los Angeles, California
Service Number: 39538531
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Enlisted Man, Regular Army, after 3 months of Discharge
Height: 69
Weight: 138
The Sacramento Bee
May 8, 1982A private memorial service will be held for Anson Mayo Averell, 75, of Folsom. He was an Oakland native and son of a Mother Lode gold mine superintrndant.
Mr. Averell died April 20 at his home.
He was a 1929 graduate of the University of California College of Engineering. In World War II he served as a lieutenant colonel in the Army. For the past 15 years he was a consulting engineer.
Surviving are sons, Anson of Palo Alto and Michael of Menlo Park; a sister, Frances A. Storli; and a brother, James, both of Walnut Creek.
San Jose Mercury News (CA)
June 17, 1999Anna McCune Harper, a California native who replaced Helen Wills Moody in 1930 as the top-ranked U.S. women's tennis player, has died. She was 99.
Mrs. Harper, a member of the Cal Athletic Hall of Fame, died Monday at the Rheem Valley Convalescent Center in Moraga, 10 years to the day after her husband, Lawrence, passed away.
Mrs. Harper learned the sport with her sister, Lucy, as a youngster in Pacific Grove. She entered the University of California-Berkeley in 1920.
''Lucy and I were persuaded to enter the California State Championships,'' she told the San Francisco Examiner in 1981. ''We really decided to enter them because we thought it would be cheaper to see all the matches as participants rather than pay for spectators' tickets.
''We won the ladies' doubles title, and both of us got quite a way into the singles. Life changed for us then.''
Mrs. Harper, born in Santa Barbara on April 23, 1900, graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Berkeley in 1924 with a degree in Spanish and began to make tennis headlines. In 1928, she began traveling on what passed for the professional circuit at the time.
''You didn't get jet lag,'' she said. ''You went on the train, from Oakland to Chicago, where you would either play or change trains for New York or Boston or wherever the first tournament would be.
''It would usually take about six days to cross the country, and then you would have to find a place to stay. By that time you were all out of commission and had to take at least a week to practice and recover.''
Mrs. Harper won the mixed doubles at Wimbledon in 1931.
She was called home in 1932 because of an illness in the family, then decided to give up tennis for other tasks -- including rearing three children.
She always followed the game and underwent arthroscopic knee surgery at the age of 81 so she could continue to play. A bad reaction to the anesthetic ended her playing days and apparently began a slow decline in her health.
Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Harper Harrison of Orinda; sons Lawrence Harper of Davis and Robert G. Harper of Houston; a sister, Lucy Yates of Lafayette; a brother, Francis McCune of Sarasota, Fla.; and six grandchildren.