Individual Details
Delbert DILLON
(11 Aug 1886 - 18 Jan 1954)
Obituary copied in "Passing in Exeter, An Anthology of Exeter'sNecrologies" located at the Exeter Library, does not give the name ofthe paper, and is hand-dated 21 Jan 1954.
"Delbert Dillon, Native of Exeter, Given Last Rites
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Delbert Dillon 67,a native of Exeter and a member of one of the oldest families of thisdistrict who died Monday at Sequoia Home.
He attended the Local Schools and served in the army during World WarI. He worked as a ranch hand for many years prior to his retirement.
Rev. Glenn Miller officiated at the services and music was furnishedby Mrs. Matt Long. Casket bearers were Merle Washburn, Allen Jordan,Lou Joyner, Marvin Awbrey, Daniel Busby and Charles Busby.
He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Dillon, Strathmore; abrother, Cuthbert Dillon, of Lemoore, and five sisters, Mrs. MaudStewart and Mrs. Ruth Smith, both of Exeter; Mrs. Lena Garcia, Gilroy;Mrs. May Gray and Mrs. Zylpha Cunningham, both of Taft."
"Delbert Dillon, Native of Exeter, Given Last Rites
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Delbert Dillon 67,a native of Exeter and a member of one of the oldest families of thisdistrict who died Monday at Sequoia Home.
He attended the Local Schools and served in the army during World WarI. He worked as a ranch hand for many years prior to his retirement.
Rev. Glenn Miller officiated at the services and music was furnishedby Mrs. Matt Long. Casket bearers were Merle Washburn, Allen Jordan,Lou Joyner, Marvin Awbrey, Daniel Busby and Charles Busby.
He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Ann Dillon, Strathmore; abrother, Cuthbert Dillon, of Lemoore, and five sisters, Mrs. MaudStewart and Mrs. Ruth Smith, both of Exeter; Mrs. Lena Garcia, Gilroy;Mrs. May Gray and Mrs. Zylpha Cunningham, both of Taft."
Events
| Birth | 11 Aug 1886 | California | |||
| Census | 1 Jun 1900 | Exeter Twp., Tulare Co., CA, ED 60 sheet 6B; Delbert, son, 13, born Aug 1886 in CA, father born MO, mother born CA (appears to be switched), student, can read and write. | |||
| Residence | 21 Apr 1932 | Three Rivers, as stated in father's obituary | |||
| Residence | 10 Jul 1935 | Three Rivers, as stated in brother Howard's obituary | |||
| Death | 18 Jan 1954 | Tulare Co., California |  | ||
| Burial | Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, Tulare Co., CA | ||||
| Reference No | 2351 |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Delbert DILLON (1858 - 1932) |
| Mother | Susan H. COMBS (1857 - 1932) |
| Sibling | Clara Maude DILLON (1882 - 1955) |
| Sibling | Nathan Cuthbert DILLON (1884 - 1955) |
| Sibling | Howard O. DILLON (1890 - 1935) |
| Sibling | Ruth DILLON (1893 - 1976) |
| Sibling | Gertrude DILLON (1895 - 1932) |
| Sibling | Kate Lena DILLON (1897 - 1955) |
| Sibling | Zylpha DILLON (1898 - 1985) |
| Sibling | May DILLON (1903 - 1954) |
Endnotes
1. Gravestone.
2. CADI - post 1940.