Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kerry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Vol. 5, September 1, 1941, reported that "Don Southworth was graduated in June, 1941 by the Elkton High School. Last November, Don attended the Chicago Intermational Livestock Show. In May, he attended the State convention of the F.F.A. in Lansing, and while there received his State Farmers' Degree. He has just returned from a two weeks's stay at Camp Minnewaca near Shelby, Mich. Don is state reporter for the state F.F.A., and was awarded this vacation at camp because of his hard work." The 1962 issue of the Broadcast reported that the Don Southworths had a new farm at 3407 Crown Road in Elkton. It had been named the "Ponderosa" because of the many pine trees in the farm yard.

Donald married Elizabeth Ann Parham on 4 Jan 1947 in St. Louis, Gratiot County, Michigan. Elizabeth was born on 27 Oct 1924 in Burr Oak Township, St. Joseph County, Michigan; died on 6 May 2016 in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Volume 10, September 1, 1947 of the Striffler-Benkelman Broadcast reported that Mrs. Elizabeth Southworth had graduated from the University of Michigan Nursing School.

She married second Wallace Richard SCOTT, born 21 May 1924 in Beloit, Wisconsin, and a veteran of World War II. They were married 27 May 2000 in Caseville, Michigan.

Elizabeth "Bette" Southworth Scott, age 91 of Elkton died Friday morning, May 6, at her home.

She was born October 27, 1924 at the home of her grandparents in Burr Oak, MI to the late Leon and Dot Parham. She lived in Madison WI and Grand Rapids, before relocating to Three Rivers to complete her senior year of high school in 1942.

In February of 1944, she joined the U of M Cadet Nurse Corps; her last 6 months were completed at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. While there, she and Don Southworth, whom she met at U of M were married at the Chaplain's home on January 4, 1947. Don preceded her in death in 1982 after a long bout with lymphoma.

Bette received her RN degree at U of M in February of 1947 and followed her passion for helping others. She was employed for 15 years at Hubbard Hospital, Bad Axe. She remained in the nursing field in several doctors' offices until reluctantly retiring on January 1, 1990. She continued her care for others by volunteering with hospice, a grief support group, and Huron Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of Elkton United Methodist Church, Elkton Women's Civic Club and Elkton OES #431. She also enjoyed traveling, including to Egypt, Brazil and throughout Europe.

On May 27, 2000, she married Wallace Scott in Caseville. They had met in high school so many years ago and rekindled their relationship.

Surviving are her husband, "Scotty"; five children, Michael (Kathryn) Southworth of Elkton, Cheryl (Robert Halyburton) Southworth of Fort Mill, SC, Charles (Suzanne) Southworth of Gaffney, SC, Nance (Ed Loughman) Southworth of Myrtle Beach, SC and Dale Southworth of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Sean (Debi) Southworth, Brad (Ann) Southworth, Kristin (Paul) Hartsaw, Kelly Southworth, Kameron (Teri) Southworth, Rachel Howell, Abigail Southworth, Josiah (Karissa) Southworth, Charity Southworth and Janet Armstrong; great grandchildren, John, William, Caroline, Maggie, Noah, Lauren, Chloe, Madelane, Warren, Cheyenne, Claudia and Brady. Also, surviving are step-children, John (Carol) Scott, Pam (Roy) Hall and Patricia Scott; five step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren and her sister, Barbara Hughey.

Preceding her in death was a son, Kerry Southworth in 1999.

A final act that shows her giving spirit, Bette has donated her body to the U of M Medical School. A memorial service will take place later this summer.

In keeping with Bette's wishes and her giving nature, donations are requested in lieu of flowers to The Elkton United Methodist Church, The University of Michigan Medical School, or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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George married Florence Edna Striffler. Florence (daughter of William David Striffler and Elizabeth Zinnecker) was born on 12 Feb 1903 in Argyle, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 27 Apr 1999 in Huron County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census Information:

1930 Census
Michigan, Huron County, Colfax township
Enumerated April 24, 1930 by Mabel Bass
ED 32-10 SD 11, Sheet 6B
133-138
Southworth, George V Hd M W 28 M21 Michigan Canada-English Canada-English Farmer
Southworth, Florence E Wf F W 29 M20 Michigan Michigan Germany
Southworth, Donald L Son M W 6 S California Michigan Michigan
Southworth, Dorothy E Dtr F W 2 3/12 S California California

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Married:
Cass City Chronicle
Friday, August 16, 1929.
Volume 24, Number 18.
Page One

Local Happenings

Mr. and Mrs. George Southworth and two children, Donald and Dorothy, of San Luis Obispo, California, came Thursday to visit Mrs. Southworth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Striffler, at Cass City and Mr. Southworth's parents, Mrs. And Mrs. Charles Southworth, at Elkton. They expect to remain until Nov. 1.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2008)