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STILES, Ada Electa

Female 1868 - 1957  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  STILES, Ada Electa was born on 15 Nov 1868 in Jefferson, Greene Co., Iowa, USA; died on 5 Mar 1957 in Logan, Cache Co., Utah, USA; was buried in Mar 1957 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Ada married HUGHES, Ira DeForest on 20 Nov 1887 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA. Ira was born on 8 Feb 1868 in Shell Rock, Butler Co., Iowa, USA; died on 3 Mar 1935 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Mar 1935 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hughes, Vernon Ira  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1888 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Oct 1956 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Oct 1956 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.
    2. 3. Hughes, Clayton Thomas  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Oct 1890 in Dusting, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 23 Jul 1949 in Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Jul 1949 in Chappell Cemetery : Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA.
    3. 4. Hughes, Dulcie May  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1892 in Fairfax, Gregory Co., South Dakota, USA; died on 24 Feb 1953 in Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA; was buried in Feb 1953 in Crown Hill Cemetery : Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA.
    4. 5. Hughes, Fay Edward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1895 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 24 Dec 1939 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., California, USA; was cremated on 27 Dec 1939 in California, USA.
    5. 6. Hughes, Forest  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1894 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 19 Feb 1972 in Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 22 Feb 1972 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.
    6. 7. Hughes, Laura Ada  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Feb 1899 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 30 Jun 1978 in St. Helena, Napa Co., California, USA; was buried in Jul 1978 in Golden Gate National Cemetery : San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California, USA.
    7. 8. HUGHES, Ruby Melvin  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Dec 1901 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 28 Feb 1967 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Mar 1967 in Fairview Cemetery : Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA.
    8. 9. Hughes, Ruth  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1903 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 12 Jan 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Jan 1925 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.
    9. 10. Hughes, Esther Electa  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Aug 1905 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Jan 1988 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA; was buried on 18 Jan 1988 in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park : Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA.
    10. 11. Hughes, Sol  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1910 in Herrick, Gregory Co., South Dakota, USA; was christened on 23 Dec 1957 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Feb 1963 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 16 Feb 1963 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hughes, Vernon Ira Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 14 Dec 1888 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Oct 1956 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Oct 1956 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Vernon married Burgess, Cecile Vida on 29 Mar 1916 in Bassett, Rock Co., Nebraska, USA. Cecile was born on 13 Mar 1899 in Julian, Nemaha Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 27 Mar 1943 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 31 Mar 1943 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Hughes, Ira  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Hughes, Ivan  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Hughes, Iona Ruth  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 15. Hughes, Harriett  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Hughes, Clayton Thomas Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 26 Oct 1890 in Dusting, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 23 Jul 1949 in Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Jul 1949 in Chappell Cemetery : Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Burgess, Ethel H.. Ethel was born on 2 Sep 1894 in Nebraska, USA; died in Mar 1981 in Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Mar 1981 in Chappell Cemetery : Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Hughes, Velma  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Hughes, Opal Bessie  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Hughes, Dulcie May Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 15 Dec 1892 in Fairfax, Gregory Co., South Dakota, USA; died on 24 Feb 1953 in Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA; was buried in Feb 1953 in Crown Hill Cemetery : Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA.

    Dulcie married Kline, Jesse Morgan on 2 Mar 1912 in Gregory, Gregory Co., South Dakota, USA. Jesse was born on 29 Jul 1884 in Cavour, Beadle Co., South Dakota, USA; died on 29 Jan 1955 in Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA; was buried in Jan 1955 in Crown Hill Cemetery : Wheat Ridge, Jefferson Co.,, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Kline, Naomi Gertrude  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1912; died in 2006.
    2. 19. Kline, Lila Gladys  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1914; died in 1980.
    3. 20. Kline, Ada Margaret  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1915; died in 1974.
    4. 21. Kline, Stanley Sol  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1918; died in 1961.
    5. 22. Kline, Hazel Dolores  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1923; died in 1976.

  4. 5.  Hughes, Fay Edward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 30 Aug 1895 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 24 Dec 1939 in Pittsburg, Contra Costa Co., California, USA; was cremated on 27 Dec 1939 in California, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Souligny, Grace Pearl Marie. Grace (daughter of Souligny, Prudent Emile and Frazer, Mary A.) was born in 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Hughes, Woodrow F.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Hughes, Elby  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. Hughes, Udell  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Hughes, Gerald  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Hughes, Forest Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 6 Dec 1894 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 19 Feb 1972 in Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 22 Feb 1972 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Forest married Elliott, Ava on 3 Oct 1917. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Hughes, Irene  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. Hughes, Beulah  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. Hughes, Evelyn  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. Hughes, Shirley  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 31. Hughes, Ila  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 32. Hughes, Lucille  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 33. Hughes, Carol  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 34. Hughes, Roger  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 35. Hughes, Milton  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 36. Hughes, child  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 37. Hughes, child  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 7.  Hughes, Laura Ada Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 24 Feb 1899 in Dustin, Holt Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 30 Jun 1978 in St. Helena, Napa Co., California, USA; was buried in Jul 1978 in Golden Gate National Cemetery : San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Souligny, George Edward. George (son of Souligny, Prudent Emile and Frazer, Mary A.) was born on 19 Jan 1893 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, USA; died on 27 Mar 1962 in Napa, Napa Co., California, USA; was buried in May 1962 in Golden Gate National Cemetery : San Bruno, San Mateo Co., California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 41. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 42. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 8.  HUGHES, Ruby Melvin Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 1 Dec 1901 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 28 Feb 1967 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Mar 1967 in Fairview Cemetery : Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Ruby married Eveland, Virgie May on 27 Jun 1924 in Lusk, Niobrara Co., Wyoming, USA, and was divorced on 30 Oct 1933 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA. Virgie was born on 27 Apr 1909 in Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa, USA; died on 30 Aug 1980 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA; was buried in Sep 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 43. Hughes, Dean Vernon  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Aug 1925 in Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Jul 1994 in Quincy, Grant Co., Washington, USA; was buried in Jul 1994.

    Family/Spouse: Nelson, Louise Christina. Louise (daughter of Nelson, Louis Ralph and Johnson, Jennie Justina) was born on 9 Jun 1912 in Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; was christened on 14 Nov 1926 in Berea Lutheran Church : Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 16 Jul 1950 in Nelson Farm : Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 18 Jul 1950 in Berea Cemetery : Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 44. Wilson, Paul Ross  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1933 in Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Commerce City, Adams Co., Colorado, USA; was buried in Nov 2000 in Fort Logan National Cemetery : Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, USA.

    Ruby married GRIFFITH, Hazel Marie on 22 Jun 1934 in Harrisburg, Banner Co., Nebraska, USA. Hazel (daughter of GRIFFITH, Harry Stillwell and PATEE, Hazel Gertrude) was born on 19 Jan 1913 in Greensburg, Kiowa Co., Kansas, USA; died on 13 Feb 1995 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Feb 1995 in Fairview Cemetery : Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. HUGHES, Dr. Eugene Morgan  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1934 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 10 Mar 2021 in Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA; was cremated in Mar 2021.

  8. 9.  Hughes, Ruth Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 15 Dec 1903 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 12 Jan 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried in Jan 1925 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Ruth married Spracklen, Roy William on 15 Apr 1924 in Lusk, Niobrara Co., Wyoming, USA. Roy was born on 18 Dec 1902 in Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 46. Spracklen, Donald Preston  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1924 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 28 Feb 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 1 Mar 1925 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

  9. 10.  Hughes, Esther Electa Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 20 Aug 1905 in Naper, Boyd Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Jan 1988 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA; was buried on 18 Jan 1988 in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park : Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA.

    Esther married Spracklen, Frank Emery on 24 Jun 1922 in Chadron, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA, and was divorced on ca Mar 1929 in Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. Frank was born on 30 Mar 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 47. Spracklen, Lowell Emery  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Mar 1924 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 9 Sep 2004 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA; was buried on 15 Sep 2004 in Logan City Cemetery : Logan, Cache Co., Utah, USA.
    2. 48. Spracklen, Marvin Sol  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 17 Apr 2021 in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, USA; was buried in Apr 2021 in Black Hills National Cemetery : Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA.

    Esther married Bundy, Walter Allen on 16 Mar 1935 in Harrisburg, Banner Co., Nebraska, USA. Walter was born on 25 May 1903 in Imogene, Fremont Co., Iowa, USA; died on 21 Jul 1958 in Brigham City, Box Elder Co., Utah, USA; was buried on 25 Jul 1958 in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park : Millcreek, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Hughes, Sol Descendancy chart to this point (1.Ada1) was born on 8 Jul 1910 in Herrick, Gregory Co., South Dakota, USA; was christened on 23 Dec 1957 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 13 Feb 1963 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 16 Feb 1963 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

    Sol married Nelson, Verdeen Madeline on 10 Apr 1933 in Julesburg, Sedgwick Co., Colorado, USA. Verdeen (daughter of Nelson, Louis Ralph and Johnson, Jennie Justina) was born on 16 Oct 1909 in Chappell, Deuel Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 8 Dec 1999 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 11 Dec 1999 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 49. Hughes, Quentin  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Hughes, Ira Descendancy chart to this point (2.Vernon2, 1.Ada1)

  2. 13.  Hughes, Ivan Descendancy chart to this point (2.Vernon2, 1.Ada1)

  3. 14.  Hughes, Iona Ruth Descendancy chart to this point (2.Vernon2, 1.Ada1)

  4. 15.  Hughes, Harriett Descendancy chart to this point (2.Vernon2, 1.Ada1)

    Harriett married Sweeney, Richard on 12 Jul 1936 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 16.  Hughes, Velma Descendancy chart to this point (3.Clayton2, 1.Ada1)

  6. 17.  Hughes, Opal Bessie Descendancy chart to this point (3.Clayton2, 1.Ada1)

  7. 18.  Kline, Naomi Gertrude Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dulcie2, 1.Ada1) was born in 1912; died in 2006.

    Family/Spouse: Finnigan, John Thomas. John was born in 1912; died in 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 19.  Kline, Lila Gladys Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dulcie2, 1.Ada1) was born in 1914; died in 1980.

  9. 20.  Kline, Ada Margaret Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dulcie2, 1.Ada1) was born in 1915; died in 1974.

  10. 21.  Kline, Stanley Sol Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dulcie2, 1.Ada1) was born in 1918; died in 1961.

  11. 22.  Kline, Hazel Dolores Descendancy chart to this point (4.Dulcie2, 1.Ada1) was born in 1923; died in 1976.

  12. 23.  Hughes, Woodrow F. Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fay2, 1.Ada1)

  13. 24.  Hughes, Elby Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fay2, 1.Ada1)

  14. 25.  Hughes, Udell Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fay2, 1.Ada1)

  15. 26.  Hughes, Gerald Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fay2, 1.Ada1)

  16. 27.  Hughes, Irene Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  17. 28.  Hughes, Beulah Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  18. 29.  Hughes, Evelyn Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  19. 30.  Hughes, Shirley Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  20. 31.  Hughes, Ila Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  21. 32.  Hughes, Lucille Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  22. 33.  Hughes, Carol Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  23. 34.  Hughes, Roger Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

    Family/Spouse: McMeekin, Janice. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  24. 35.  Hughes, Milton Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  25. 36.  Hughes, child Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  26. 37.  Hughes, child Descendancy chart to this point (6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  27. 38.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Laura2, 1.Ada1)

  28. 39.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Laura2, 1.Ada1)

  29. 40.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Laura2, 1.Ada1)

  30. 41.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Laura2, 1.Ada1)

  31. 42.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (7.Laura2, 1.Ada1)

  32. 43.  Hughes, Dean Vernon Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruby2, 1.Ada1) was born on 4 Aug 1925 in Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 14 Jul 1994 in Quincy, Grant Co., Washington, USA; was buried in Jul 1994.

  33. 44.  Wilson, Paul Ross Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruby2, 1.Ada1) was born on 6 Jun 1933 in Denver, Jefferson Co., Colorado, USA; died on 19 Nov 2000 in Commerce City, Adams Co., Colorado, USA; was buried in Nov 2000 in Fort Logan National Cemetery : Denver, Denver Co., Colorado, USA.

    Notes:

    https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/15346030/person/250681934/facts

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85567506/paul-r-wilson

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  34. 45.  HUGHES, Dr. Eugene Morgan Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruby2, 1.Ada1) was born on 3 Apr 1934 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 10 Mar 2021 in Flagstaff, Coconino Co., Arizona, USA; was cremated in Mar 2021.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Dr. Eugene Morgan Hughes, former president of Northern Arizona University, Wichita State University, and Eastern Kentucky University (interim), passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2021 in Flagstaff, Ariz.

    A well-known and beloved educator, administrator, mentor, and friend, Gene is most deeply missed by his immediate family, including his three children: Deborah (Hughes) Cruze (Gary), Greg Hughes (Barbara), and Lisa Hughes Zyriek (Don); his grandchildren: Melissa (Cruze) Hahn (Michael), Aaron Cruze, Rebecca Cruze, Stephanie (Hughes) Argetsinger (Nicholas), Clark Rotroff (Stacy Trejo), Franklin Zyriek, and Elizabeth Zyriek; his great-grandchildren: Nikki, Zoey, and Nathaniel Argetsinger, Clark Rotroff, and Olivia and Isaiah Trejo; and his first wife, Caroline (Hartwig) Hughes. He is also survived by his second wife, Margaret Ann (Romeo) Hughes; her children: Jeff Cibik (Melissa), Mark Cibik, and Christi (Cibik) Kalmer (John); and her grandchildren: Austin, Jake, and Logan Cibik, Autumn Cibik, and Taylor and Brian Kalmer.

    Gene was born on April 3, 1934, the only child of Hazel Marie (Griffith) and Ruby Melvin Hughes in Scottsbluff, Neb. Although he grew up in very humble circumstances during the Great Depression, he was encouraged by his mother, an avid learner and reader, to believe in the transformational power of education. Gene was also influenced by his grandfather Harry Stillwell Griffith, a farmer, mechanic, and inventor. Summer vacations spent on the Griffith farm taught Gene the value of hard work and strengthened his ambition, self-reliance, and ingenuity.

    He graduated salutatorian from Scottsbluff High School in 1952, where he was class president, a member of the National Honor Society, and earned four athletic letters. The first in his family to go to college, he attended Scottsbluff Junior College (now Western Nebraska Community College – WNCC) before earning three degrees in mathematics: a B.S. from Chadron State Teacher’s College (1956), M.S. from Kansas State College of Agriculture and Applied Science (1958), and Ph.D. from George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University (1968).

    Alongside these steady academic achievements, Gene married his high school sweetheart, Caroline Mae Hartwig, in 1954, and together they raised three children, Deborah, Greg, and Lisa.

    Gene was a popular and respected math professor at Chadron State College (CSC). While there, he became aware of the newly developing discipline now known as computer science and technology. At that time, little was known about the subject, so Gene created courses to help students learn as much as they could about this burgeoning field. Decades later, when attending a CSC Math Club reunion in 2011, Gene told alumni “… it was the highlight of my career” to learn about the successes his former students achieved in their own careers in industry and academia.

    While a professor, Gene had also been involved in college administration, which would become his passion. His career in university administration flourished, and after serving as Dean of Administration at CSC, he joined Northern Arizona University (NAU) in 1970 as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. After frequently relocating for Gene’s studies, his family eagerly adopted Flagstaff as their new “hometown” and became active in the community, with Gene serving on the boards of the Museum of Northern Arizona, the Flagstaff Summer Festival, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Boy Scout Council. He was also president of the East Flagstaff Rotary Club and a member of the Masons and Elks Lodge, even running the Elks "Hoop Shoot" free throw contest.

    Meanwhile, Gene’s career continued to prosper. In 1973, he was promoted from Provost of Arts and Science to Vice President of University Programming and in 1977 became Academic Vice President. By the time Gene became a grandfather at the age of 48, he was already President of NAU, a role he would fulfill faithfully and enthusiastically from 1979 until 1993.

    Gene and his first wife, Caroline, finalized their divorce in 1992. He later married Margaret Ann (Romeo) Cibik and together they relocated to Wichita, Kan., where he served as President of Wichita State University (WSU) from 1993-1999. Gene also served as Interim President of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in 2001, before the couple retired to Flagstaff.

    In retirement, Gene remained actively involved in the community, including as a member of the National Advisory Board of the NAU School of Hotel and Restaurant Management (which he had helped found as President), chair of Amtrak’s National Customer Advisory Committee, and co-President of Flagstaff’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was also President of the Museum of Northern Arizona, a director of First State Bank in Arizona, and member of the Advisory Board of Sunwest Bank. In addition, Gene sat on the boards of the Flagstaff Sports Foundation and Flagstaff Hospital Foundation and was a grant writer for Horses, Heroes, and Hope, an organization founded by his son, Greg, to provide equine-assisted therapy to veterans, first responders, active military, and their families.

    Over the years, Gene received many honors and recognitions. He was given the title of President Emeritus at both NAU and WSU and Professor Emeritus in Mathematics at NAU. He was also awarded three honorary doctorates: NAU in 1997, CSC in 2003, and EKU in 2011.

    Gene was a fellow of the National Science Foundation and named an Outstanding Educator in America. In 1982, Gene received the Chadron State Distinguished Service Award and in 1986, he and then-First Lady Caroline Hughes were named NAU’s Homecoming Co-Dedicatees. Gene was selected as Flagstaff’s Citizen of the Year in 1988, received the Distinguished Mathematics Award from Kansas State University for 1989-90, received the Arizona Board of Regents Medal in 1993, and was chosen as the Outstanding Kansas Citizen of the Year by the Kansas Society of Professional Engineers in 1998.

    Gene was elected secretary/treasurer of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities in 1988 and served as chairman in 1990-91. The School of Hotel and Restaurant Management building at NAU was named for him in 1997, and WSU dedicated the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex in 1999. In addition, Gene was commissioned an Honorary Kentucky Colonel in 2010 and an Admiral in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska in 2013, both of which are the highest honors that can be awarded by the governors of those states.

    The accolades continued into Gene’s golden years. He was inducted into the Flagstaff Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and NAU College of Education Hall of Fame in 2014. He was also named WNCC’s Distinguished Alumni of 2014 and received the Nebraska Community College Association Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014 and Coconino Community College Distinguished Service Award in 2016. (Gene was instrumental in founding Coconino Community College in 1991).

    Gene was recognized locally, regionally, and nationally as a visionary in higher education and leader in all the communities he touched. A life-long learner whose greatest joys included reading, traveling, sporting events, and nature, he made authentic connections everywhere he went, with many considering him a role model and friend.

    As his family mourns his passing and reflects on his notable accomplishments, they recall that what impressed them most of all was his character. Gene was a kind, intelligent, diplomatic man who listened patiently, cared deeply, sought compromises, and treated everyone with dignity. He made all who interacted with him feel seen, heard, appreciated, and loved. His wit, wisdom, and warm, dimpled smile will be greatly missed, but his legacy endures in the memories of how he touched all our lives.

    Gene’s family will host a public visitation on Friday, March 26, 2021 from 4-7 pm at Norvel Owens Mortuary in Flagstaff. A public Celebration of Life will also be held later this year. The family invites those who wish to commemorate Gene to donate to the several funds he had established at either NAU or WSU.

    NAU donations can be made in loving memory of Gene to Fund 1499 Drs. Eugene M. and Margaret Ann Hughes Education Scholarship and/or Fund 1514 Eugene M. and Margaret Hughes HRM Scholarship. Memorial gifts may be directed to the NAU Foundation online or via mail. A secure online gift may be made at http://foundation.nau.edu/giving.aspx?fnds=01514|01499. Similarly, a check may be made out to the NAU Foundation, with the fund number(s) in the memo line and the gift mailed to the NAU Foundation, P.O. Box 4094, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4094.

    If you wish to contribute to WSU in Gene’s memory, his family recommends the Hazel M. (Hughes) Barfoot Endowed Memorial Scholarship (Account #610451), a fund created by Gene in memory of his dear mother. Donations to WSU can be made securely online at https://foundation.wichita.edu/.

    We will always love you Dad, Pops, and Grandpa!

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 52. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  35. 46.  Spracklen, Donald Preston Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ruth2, 1.Ada1) was born on 9 Jan 1924 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 28 Feb 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; was buried on 1 Mar 1925 in Crawford Cemetery : Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA.

  36. 47.  Spracklen, Lowell Emery Descendancy chart to this point (10.Esther2, 1.Ada1) was born on 5 Mar 1924 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 9 Sep 2004 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, USA; was buried on 15 Sep 2004 in Logan City Cemetery : Logan, Cache Co., Utah, USA.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Our loving, kind father, grandpa, and brother passed away September 9, 2004. He was born March 5, 1924. Married Evelyn A. Gustaveson January 3, 1943. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple November 18, 1988. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church. He loved to golf and bowl. He was full of fun and had a loving heart. He will be deeply missed. Survived by daughters, Connie Tafoya and Verlyn (Paul) Gillespie; five grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren; brothers; and sisters. Services held on Wednesday, September 15th at Valley View Second Ward at 4395 South Albright Drive. Interment at Logan City Cemetery.

    Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 9/12/2004.


  37. 48.  Spracklen, Marvin Sol Descendancy chart to this point (10.Esther2, 1.Ada1) was born on 17 May 1925 in Crawford, Dawes Co., Nebraska, USA; died on 17 Apr 2021 in Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, USA; was buried in Apr 2021 in Black Hills National Cemetery : Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA.

    Notes:

    Link to Veterans History Project interview:

    http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/story/loc.natlib.afc2001001.30724/mv0001001.stream

    Died:
    BOISE, IDAHO — Marvin Spracklen, 95, of Boise, Idaho died on Saturday, April 17, 2021, where he lived the last nine months near daughters, Susan and Janine.

    Marvin Spracklen was born in Crawford on May 17, 1925, and grew up farming in the Chadron area. After serving in the Navy in World War II, he used his GI bill to go to college and earn his bachelor's degree in secondary education. He taught for two years at Chadron High School and then for 13 years at Grant Junior High in Denver, Colorado. Marvin was cast in an advertisement campaign that gave him the money to pursue his doctorate degree at Northern Colorado University. The family moved to Kearney in 1965 and Marvin was a professor of educational psychology at Kearney State College until his retirement in 1990. Marvin was a caring husband, a fun father and always an educator. While in Kearney, Marvin was a champion bowler, a Girl Scout leader, a high school football referee and co-director of the Good Life Conference at KSC.

    Survivors include his daughters, Susan Knights, Linda Murphy, and Janine Balfour; two grandchildren, Russell Balfour and Aubrey Balfour; and four great-grandchildren.


  38. 49.  Hughes, Quentin Descendancy chart to this point (11.Sol2, 1.Ada1)


Generation: 4

  1. 50.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (34.Roger3, 6.Forest2, 1.Ada1)

  2. 51.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (44.Paul3, 8.Ruby2, 1.Ada1)

  3. 52.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (45.Eugene3, 8.Ruby2, 1.Ada1)



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