Individual Details
Daniel LeRoy Curtis
(13 Mar 1913 - 3 Sep 2005)
Daniel L. Curtis of Durant died Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, at the age of 92. A graveside service will be at 3p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Colbert. Rev. Norman Ford will officiate.
He was born March 13, 1913, in Los Angeles, Calif. He raised his family in California, where he spent much of his time helping children. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years, participated in various school organizations, and provided guidance to many young people.
After retiring in 1978 he moved to a farm in Colbert where he raised peanuts, cattle, and horses for over 20 years. He moved to Durant in 1995. He loved to travel from coast to coast. He sponsored the 4th of July family reunion for 30+ years.
Daniel married Jessie Louise (Young) in December 1937 in Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his wife Jessie, who was born in Grayson County and passed away May 5 of this year. They were married 67 years. He was also preceded in death by two sons: Billy Dan Curtis in 1953 and Edward Burl Curtis in 1997.
He is survived by son Albert Curtis, Durant; three grandsons, Jesse Curtis, Durant, Darin Curtis, San Diego, Calif., and Danny Curtis, Rodeo, Calif.; three great-grandchildren Emma Curtis, Durant, Mackenzie Curtis, San Diego, and Dylan Curtis, San Diego; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome at Albert Curtis's home Friday evening, Sept. 9, 2005. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Condolences may be sent to the family to dhfh@communicomm.com. Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Read more: Durant Daily Democrat - Daniel L Curtis 92
He was born March 13, 1913, in Los Angeles, Calif. He raised his family in California, where he spent much of his time helping children. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years, participated in various school organizations, and provided guidance to many young people.
After retiring in 1978 he moved to a farm in Colbert where he raised peanuts, cattle, and horses for over 20 years. He moved to Durant in 1995. He loved to travel from coast to coast. He sponsored the 4th of July family reunion for 30+ years.
Daniel married Jessie Louise (Young) in December 1937 in Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his wife Jessie, who was born in Grayson County and passed away May 5 of this year. They were married 67 years. He was also preceded in death by two sons: Billy Dan Curtis in 1953 and Edward Burl Curtis in 1997.
He is survived by son Albert Curtis, Durant; three grandsons, Jesse Curtis, Durant, Darin Curtis, San Diego, Calif., and Danny Curtis, Rodeo, Calif.; three great-grandchildren Emma Curtis, Durant, Mackenzie Curtis, San Diego, and Dylan Curtis, San Diego; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are welcome at Albert Curtis's home Friday evening, Sept. 9, 2005. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America. Condolences may be sent to the family to dhfh@communicomm.com. Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Read more: Durant Daily Democrat - Daniel L Curtis 92
Events
| Birth | 13 Mar 1913 | Los Angeles County, California | |||
| Census (family)-shared | Jan 1920 | (Arthur Franklin Curtis and Rosa Ethelind Mathews) San Antonio, Los Angeles County, California |  |  | |
| Census (family)-shared | 7 Apr 1930 | (Arthur Franklin Curtis and Rosa Ethelind Mathews) Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California | | | |
| Marriage | 20 Dec 1937 | Los Angeles County, California - Jessie Louise Young | | | |
| Death | 3 Sep 2005 | Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma | |||
| Burial | Colbert Garden of Memory Cemetery, Bryan County, Oklahoma | |
Families
| Spouse | Jessie Louise Young (1918 - 2005) |
| Child | William Dan Curtis (1938 - 1954) |
| Child | Edward Burl Curtis (1942 - 1997) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Arthur Franklin Curtis (1878 - 1961) |
| Mother | Rosa Ethelind Mathews (1880 - 1946) |
| Sibling | James Luther Curtis (1901 - 1957) |
| Sibling | Addie Belle Curtis (1904 - 1979) |
| Sibling | Rose Bernice Curtis (1906 - 1976) |
| Sibling | Lloyd Edward Curtis (1907 - 1979) |
| Sibling | Arthur Rankin Curtis (1909 - 1993) |
| Sibling | Jewell Leona Curtis (1919 - 1997) |
Notes
Census (family)-shared
Arthur F Curtis Head Male 41 Indiana - Machinist, showcase factoryRose E Curtis Wife Female 39 Arkansas
Jamie L Curtis Son Male 19 Texas - Commercial photography
Addie B Curtis Daughter Female 15 Texas
Rosie B Curtis Daughter Female 14 Texas
Lloyd E Curtis Son Male 12 Texas
Atkins R Curtis Son Male 10 Texas
Daniel L Curtis Son Male 7 California
Jewel L Curtis Son Male 3/4 California
Ray Conklin boarder M 22 Michigan - Fireman
Census (family)-shared
Arthur F Curtis Head Male 52 Indiana - Machinist, Wood Mfg.Rosa E Curtis Wife Female 49 Arkansas
Daniel Leo Curtis Son Male 17 California (ab)
Jule L Curtis Daughter Female 10 California
Marriage
Daniel Leroy CurtisEvent Type: Marriage
Event Date: 20 Dec 1937
Event Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Father's Name: A F Curtis
Mother's Name: Rosa E Mathews
Spouse's Name: Jessie Louise Young
Spouse's Gender: Female
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated): 1918
Spouse's Father's Name: Albert Young
Spouse's Mother's Name: Eunice Reed
Note: Marriage Record
Endnotes
1. United States Census, 1920 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MH7F-SM7.
2. United States Census, 1930 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XCDM-19S.
3. California, County Marriages, 1850-1952 https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8VS-YCM.
4. Find a Grave Memorial 66039792.