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Lois Jean Schamber

Female 1929 - 1998  (68 years)


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  • Name Lois Jean Schamber 
    Birth 04 Oct 1929  Honolulu, Hawaii Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Death 28 Mar 1998  Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I513973594  Walsh - Wilson Family Tree
    Last Modified 11 Jun 2013 

    Father Eugene Henry Schamber,   b. 19 Dec 1900, Eureka, McPherson County, South Dakota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jan 1983, Ukiah, Mendocino County, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Winefred Elizabeth Roberts,   b. 14 Sep 1908, Vallejo, California Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Apr 1942, San Francisco, California Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 33 years) 
    Marriage 21 Dec 1928  Central Union Church, Honolulu, Hawaii Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F505778284  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family George Stanley Singley 
    Marriage 24 May 1952 
    Children 
    +1. Stan Singley
    Documents
    'Miss Lois Jean Schamber Fiancee of Mr. George Stanley Singley' - <i>Redwood Journal - Press Dispatch</i>, Ukiah, California - Page 4, 2 May 1952
    "Miss Lois Jean Schamber Fiancee of Mr. George Stanley Singley" - Redwood Journal - Press Dispatch, Ukiah, California - Page 4, 2 May 1952
    Formal announcement is made today by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Henry Schamber of Ukiah and Coyote Valley of the bethroal of Mr. Schamber's daughter, Lois Jean, and Mr. George Stanley Singley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Singley.

    Invitations will be issued shortly for the large formal marrige reception at the Palace Hotel which will follow earlier nuptial rites planned at the Schamber country home May 24.

    Lois Jean is the granddaughter of Mrs. Amy Roberts of Ukiah, and is a sister of Mrs. Chester Hill, the former Ruth Schamber. She studied at the Anna Head School for Girls in Berkeley and was later graduated from the Ukiah high school. She is now employed by the telephone company in Ukiah.

    Mr. Singley wa graduated from Ukiah high and later studied at the University of California College of Agriculture at Davis. He is now associated with his father in operating the Singley ranch, one of the largest holdings on the crest of the mountains through which the Boonville route runs. Mr. Singley's sisters are Mrs. Lin Ford (Jane Singley) of Ukiah, and Miss Mary Singley.
    'Miss Lois Jean Schamber Claimed in Marriage by Mr. George S. Sigley'
    "Miss Lois Jean Schamber Claimed in Marriage by Mr. George S. Sigley"
    A report on the wedding from the Redwood Journal - Press Disptach, Ukiah, California - 26 May 1952 - Page 4
    Family ID F513881829  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 9 Feb 2009 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 04 Oct 1929 - Honolulu, Hawaii Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Passenger manifest for S.S. Lurline (voyage 29) departing Honolulu 18 Aug 1934, arrival Los Angeles 23 Aug 1934
    Passenger manifest for S.S. Lurline (voyage 29) departing Honolulu 18 Aug 1934, arrival Los Angeles 23 Aug 1934
    Passengers Eugene Schamber (age 34), Winifred Schamber (age 33), Ruth Schamber (age 3), and Lois Schamber (age 4).
    'Saturday Services for Ukiah Businessman Eugene H. Schamber' - <i>Ukiah Daily Journal</i>, 28 Jan 1983 - Page 2
    "Saturday Services for Ukiah Businessman Eugene H. Schamber" - Ukiah Daily Journal, 28 Jan 1983 - Page 2
    "Eugene H. Schamber, 82, of Ukiah, died in a local hospital Tuesday, Jan 25.

    "Born Dec 19, 1900 in Eureka South Dakota, his family moved to Redwood Valley in 1906. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Schamber managed the Williams Mortuary in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1928 to 1934, returning to Ukiah in 1938 to take over the ownership of Cleland-Schamber Mortuary which he operated until 1945. He was a realtor in Ukiah from 1948 to 1965 and a past president of the Mendocino County Board of Realtors.

    "His organizational memberships included: past commander of the American Legion, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, charger member of Ukiah Elks past member of Rotary Club of Ukiah. His masonic affiliations encompassed Abell Lodge #146, Aahmes of Temple Shrine, Ukiah Commandary of Knights Templar and Ukiah Royal Arch Masons. He received his 50-year membership pin three years ago.

    "He was a very active member of the early-day golf club and 40 years ago made the first hole-in-one at the Ukiah Municipal course.

    "He is survived by his wife, Edna Schamber of Ukiah; two daughters, Lois Singley of Ukiah and Ruth Hill of Oak Harbour, Washington, and a stepson, Blayne Cannon of Sacramento. Three grandchildren, Tom Hill of Ukiah, Jim Hill of Santa Rosa, Stan Singley of San Antonio, Texas, and four great grandchildren also survive.

    "Memorial services will be held following cremation, at Zimmerman Mortuary Saturday, Jan 29 at 11 AM conducted by Abell Lodge - Free and Accepted Masons. Carrol L. Ornbaun will deliver the eulogy.

    "Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children, 1701 - 19th Avenue, San Francisco, California."
    Obituary - Lois Jean Schamber Singley - <i>The Ukiah Daily Journal</i> - 31 Mar 1998 - Page A-12
    Obituary - Lois Jean Schamber Singley - The Ukiah Daily Journal - 31 Mar 1998 - Page A-12
    "Services for Lois Jean Schamber Singley will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday at Eversole Mortuary.

    "Mrs. Singley died Saturday, March 28, 1998. She was 68.

    "Born Oct 4, 1929 in Honolulu, Hawaii, she was the daughter of Eugene and Peggy Schamber and attended Anna Head Private High School in Berkeley from 1945 to 1946. She graduated from Ukiah High School in 1948. After high school, she worked for AT&T from 1948 to 1953.

    "Mrs. Singley had lived in Ukiah since 1937 and was involved with numerous organizations, including Job's Daughters, Wool Growers/Bo-Peeps, Sun House guild, and the Mendocino County Election Board. She also was also an advocate for the handicapped.

    "Mrs. Singley is survived her her husband, George Singley of Ukiah; son and daughter-in-law, Stan and Kathy singley of Santa Fe, N.M.; sister, Ruth Hill of Sun City West, Arizona; grandchildren Clint, Lauren and Michael Singley, all of Santa Fe, N.M.; nephews Tom Hill of Ukiah and Jim Hill of Santa Rosa; and numerous great-nephews, nieces and cousins.

    "Memorial contributons may be made to Easter Seals, 501B N. Main, Lakeport, CA 95453."
    'Sisters' Birthdays Honored at Dinner' - <i>Redwood Journal - Press Dispatch</i> - 5 Oct 1949, Page 4
    "Sisters' Birthdays Honored at Dinner" - Redwood Journal - Press Dispatch - 5 Oct 1949, Page 4
    "Birthdays of two daughters in their family occasion the dinner party which Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schamber will give this evening at Southworth's on the north highway.

    "They will honour the birthday today of their eldest daughter, Mrs. Bob Chase, who was Miss Ruth Schamber before her marriage this past summer, and also the birthday yesterday of the younger daughter, Miss Lois Schamber.

    "The dinner party will be for members of their family, including Mr. and Mrs. Chase, Miss Lois Schamber, the girls' grandmother Mrs. Amy Roberts, and Mr. and Mrs. Schamber."

  • Sources 
    1. [S4989] Ukiah Daily Journal, 31 Mar 1998, Page A-12 (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S4989] Ukiah Daily Journal, 31 Mar 1998, Page A-12 (Reliability: 3).

    3. [S4988] Dispatch Democrat, 10 Apr 1942, Page 1 - Volume LXXIII, Number 20 (Reliability: 3).