Robert Vaughan Bryant1

M, #70383, b. 24 February 1934

Family 1: Elizabeth Anne Cole b. 19 Oct 1934

Family 2: Syd Coleman

  • Marriage*: Robert Vaughan Bryant married Syd Coleman on 1965.
  • Divorce: Robert Vaughan Bryant and Syd Coleman were divorced in 1973.

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BirthFeb 24, 1934Hood River, Hood River, OR, USA1
MarriageAug 29, 1953Hood River, Hood River, OR, USA1
Divorce1
Marriage1965
Divorcecirca 1998
BiographyWeighed 8 lb 7 oz at birth in Hood River, Oregon. Lived at Taylor Street for a
while, then on Columbia, then on West Prospect at age 5. Slept upstairs where
there was no insulation, with the spiders. Saw FDR as a 1st grader from Oak
Apartments in Hood River. Walked to school - Coe Primary, home at lunch for
1st and 2nd grades, Park Street 3rd thru 6th, had Paula Clark as 6th grade
teacher, 7th - 9th at May St. Jr. High. In 7th grade seating was by test
grades, middle of the class at first, ended in first chair.

Friends growing up were the Barker twins, Bobbie Cramer, Cook brothers (one of
which is now the Trailblazer's team physician). He
was one of the fastest, but small and young. Played in the willows, forts and
trains, played football each Saturday. Home from school listened to radio -
Captain Marvel and Jack Armstrong.

Can remember his father falling from the roof into the ivy and swearing. His dad
did woodworking in basement and worked for PP&L. Bob threw his underpants into Lost
Lake at age 4, and his dad had to dive in for them. Picked cherries for
Grandpa Vaughan at age 7 (2-3 cents/lb), earned about $7.20, his grandpa was
going to give him $0.25 for helping.

Bought fireworks at the Y-Inn, dropped salutes into the river. 10-12 golfed at
course, pulled carts with bicycles. Swam at Koburgs beach pavilion. Track
during sophomore or Junior year, had a bad coach.

Thought brother Bill had bad judgement, and was a knothead.

Moved in 1948 to the farm. Carnival at the swimming pool, wrestling. Baby sat
Martha and Bill. Learned to drive a Model A truck 4 speed jitney. Changed
sprinklers. Dated Liz Cole senior year in high school. Involved in first
commercial uranium mining in Oregon at Lakeview, worked fire trails, did
uranium hunting, worked for his Uncle Bob Vaughan dredging sand on the river
and at the log dump by the interstate toll bridge.

After marriage lived with Grandma Susie, worked for John and at the cannery.
Borrowed money on the Perk Place, shared equipment with John Couch, changed
sprinklers, thinned, cannery, Hickeys Delivery boy, sold fruit trees
(beginning in 1959) and sprinklers (beginning around 1960). Yarded out fruit
in lug boxes and hauled them to town behind a tractor.

Did import/export as a sideline for two years. Was a commercial applicator of
herbicides from 1964 to 1967. Had the first tree hole digger in Hood River (an
auger) and dug holes for 10 cents a hole. Also had the first trencher in the
valley in 1969. Had a landscape contractor business with his brother Bill in
1968 for a short time. Started Hood River Nursery in 1972. First Orchard Weed
Sprayer in the valley. First record of pipe sales in 1960. Did the landscape
and irrigation on the Hood River Sewage Treatment Plant in 1974 at the port of
Hood River. In 1958 bought the Perkins (Perk) place, 1960 the Ruff Place
(peach Orchard was planted here), in 1961 the Wilkins place (where the shop is)
and about 1966 the Marsh place on Brookside Drive. Started Bryant Pipe and
Supply Inc. in 1985.

Bob can do "bird finger" pull-ups.

Married to Liz Cole 1954-1963
Married to Syd Coleman 1965-1973
Married to Jan Craig 1975-to about 1998

The boys ran the fruit stand selling peaches, apples, and pickup pears. Steve
began at about age 10, and the others at about age 8. The boys got 10% of
sales as their pay at the stand.

Attended Oregon State University 3-1/2 years in Geology. Owns irrigation and landscaping bus iness, retail nursery, and operated fruit farm.

Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-1620
Heijewels@aol.com1

Citations

  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Zackory Shestak Cole1

M, #70384, b. 15 January 1991

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BirthJan 15, 1991Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Lillian Jones Bosselman1

F, #70385, d. 13 October 1996

Family: William Haughton b. 2 Dec 1921, d. 8 Feb 1982

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Marriage19811
DeathOct 13, 1996Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, USA1

Citations

  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Robert Daniel Owen1

M, #70386, b. 23 September 1894, d. 19 June 1946

Family: Myrl Estelle Dale b. 17 Apr 1895, d. Sep 1982

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BirthSep 23, 1894Red Bluff, CA, USA1
MarriageJun 28, 1919Red Bluff, CA, USA1
DeathJun 19, 1946San Mateo Co., CA, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Nancy D. Owen1

F, #70387, b. 2 September 1920

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BirthSep 2, 1920Corning, CA, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Charles Herbig1

M, #70388

Family: Lola Haughton b. 9 Nov 1892, d. Aug 1980

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Birthof, Pecatonica, IL, USA1
Marriage1

Citations

  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.
  2. [S1233] 1930 U.S. Federal Census , Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2340307.

Edward Herbig1

M, #70389

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Gladys Herbig1

F, #70390

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Dorothy Herbig1

F, #70391

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Christina Sue Swanson1

F, #70392, b. 1 January 1982

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BirthJan 1, 1982Seattle, King Co., WA, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Sandra Frank1

F, #70393, b. 15 May

Family: Michael Frederick Cole b. 10 Jan 1954

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BirthMay 151
MarriageDec 17, 19771
Divorce1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Sheila Hart1

F, #70394, b. 12 March

Family: Donald Gary Cole b. 15 May 1961

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BirthMar 121
Marriage1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Barbara Maxine Archibald1

F, #70395, b. 31 July 1918

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BirthJul 31, 19181

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Jack Tilford1

M, #70396

Family: Ellen Haughton b. 9 Sep 1885, d. Feb 1968

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Marriage1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Vern Groth1

M, #70397

Family:

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Irene Groth1

F, #70398, b. 28 February 1923, d. 26 April 1996

Family: Chester Bauer

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BirthFeb 28, 1923Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL, USA1
MarriageMar 3, 19391
DeathApr 26, 1996Freeport, IL, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Mabel Belle Tilford1

F, #70399, b. 29 August 1909, d. October 1976

Family 1: Herman Dove

Family 2: Harold Haight

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BirthAug 29, 1909Winnebago Co., IL, USA1
Marriage1
Marriage1
DeathOct, 1976Roscoe, IL, USA1

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Chester Bauer1

M, #70400

Family: Irene Groth b. 28 Feb 1923, d. 26 Apr 1996

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MarriageMar 3, 19391

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Steven Chester Bauer1

M, #70401, d. before 1996

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Deathbefore 19961

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Patricia Irene Bauer1

F, #70402, d. before 1996

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Deathbefore 19961

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Joy Bauer1

F, #70403

Family: Gerald Gruhn

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Jennie Bauer1

F, #70404

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.

Gerald Gruhn1

M, #70405

Family: Joy Bauer

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Marriage1

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Douglas Gruhn1

M, #70406

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Robert Gruhn1

M, #70408

Family: Jennie (?)

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Marriage1

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Helen Agnes Barningham1

F, #70410, b. 6 July 1912, d. April 1973

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BirthJul 6, 19121
DeathApr, 19731

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  1. [S1245] Jeffrey W. Bryant, July 19, 2002.