Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameDuane James DUCKERING 
4321, 1781
4321, 1781MemoHit by a drunk driver
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA4327
Census1 April 1950, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA Age: 33
OccupationElectricain in the construction industry
FatherWarren Wadswoth DUCKERING , 1687 (1873-1943)
MotherAlma Avis BROWN , 1688 (1881-1957)
Spouses
1Lois Ginera FUNK 4328, 2066
4328, 2066Census1 April 1940, Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, USA Age: 23
Census1 April 1950, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA Age: 33
BurialEvergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish, Washington, USA4332
OccupationHead Sales Girl Kress Store 1940
FatherJudge Arthur FUNK , 6165 (~1887-)
MotherMargaret Lee MITCHELL , 6166 (~1897-)
Family ID1135
2Ruth Lea JESTER , 2975
, 2975Birth26 January 1918, Native of Ashdown, Arkansas, USA
Death3 September 2012, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA Age: 94
Burial6 September 2012, Greenoaks Memorial Park, USA
FatherJoe JESTER , 4394
MotherErsie , 4395
Family ID1136
Notes for Duane James DUCKERING
USA Army Registarion Card - see copy on file: Serial Number 2620, Duane James Duckering, Order Number 3881, R.7.D. No 1 Everett, Snohomish, Wash age 23 born 3 march 1917 Everett, Wash. USA Citizen. Contact person Miss Gladys Duckering, sister R.7.D. No 1, Everett, Snohomish, Wash. Employer Pringle Electric Co, Robert Pringle, Everett, Snohomish, Wash. Signed Duane James Duckering. Height 5’ 10.75”, 157lbs, gray eyes, brown hair, light complexion. Scar on left side of lip. Dated 16 October 1940.
Duane worked in construction as an electrician, particularly with power plants and was often away. (20.11.96)
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
The internet records Duane's address as 8985 Syble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814-2511, tel 001 504 924 1806. In addition it records Ruth L Duckering living at the same address, whom I presume is his second wife. (AOL Jan 1998)
1993. Duane J. Duckering died Thursday, November 4, 1993, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident.
He was 76, a native of Everett, Wash., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was retired from the Bechtel Corporation and was a consultant at the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant in St. Francisville, La.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Jester Lea Duckering, Baton Rouge; four daughters; and six grandchildren.
Preceded in death by first wife, Lois Funk Duckering.
Obituary published in The Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., November 7, 1993, Page 3-F.4334
Duane worked in construction as an electrician, particularly with power plants and was often away. (20.11.96)
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
The internet records Duane's address as 8985 Syble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814-2511, tel 001 504 924 1806. In addition it records Ruth L Duckering living at the same address, whom I presume is his second wife. (AOL Jan 1998)
1993. Duane J. Duckering died Thursday, November 4, 1993, at the Baton Rouge General Medical Center as a result of an automobile accident.
He was 76, a native of Everett, Wash., and a resident of Baton Rouge. He was retired from the Bechtel Corporation and was a consultant at the River Bend Nuclear Power Plant in St. Francisville, La.
He is survived by wife, Ruth Jester Lea Duckering, Baton Rouge; four daughters; and six grandchildren.
Preceded in death by first wife, Lois Funk Duckering.
Obituary published in The Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., November 7, 1993, Page 3-F.4334
Notes for Lois Ginera (Spouse 1)
1917 birth record, 520 Funk, Judge A., Whatcom 3-6-17 68, Lois Ginera, Margaret Lee Mitchell, F W (copy on file FamilySearch)
1940 Census. Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, USA. Arthur J Funk, head 53 born Kansas, common labourer strawberry farm, Margaret wife 43 born Missouri. Lois daughter 23 born Washington, head sales girl Kress Store. Ruth, daughter 18 born Washington, student N.Y.A. and Robert son 17 born Washington.
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
1984. Lois G Duckering died 6 Feb 1984 Seattle Washington, obituary Seatlle Daily Times 8 Feb 1984. (FamilySearch)
1940 Census. Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington, USA. Arthur J Funk, head 53 born Kansas, common labourer strawberry farm, Margaret wife 43 born Missouri. Lois daughter 23 born Washington, head sales girl Kress Store. Ruth, daughter 18 born Washington, student N.Y.A. and Robert son 17 born Washington.
1950 Census. Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. Duckering, Duane J, head age 33 born USA, electrician, Lois F, wife age 33 born USA, Ruthanna, daughter age 8 born USA, Merrie A, daughter age 5 born USA and Christine J daughter born June 1949, Alaska. (See copy on file)
1984. Lois G Duckering died 6 Feb 1984 Seattle Washington, obituary Seatlle Daily Times 8 Feb 1984. (FamilySearch)
Notes for Duane James & Lois Ginera (Family)
No. 10098, State of Washington, County of Whatcom, Marriage Certificate. This is to certify, that the undersigned, a Clergyman by authority of a licence bearing date the 3rd day of June AD 19…. and issued by the County Auditor of the County of Whatcom did, on the seventh day of June AD1941 at the hour of 8.30pm in the County and State aforesaid, join in lawful wedlock Duane J Duckering of Everett, of Washington and Lois Gevera Funk, of Bellingham of Washington, with mutual assent, in the presence of Clarence Hjost and Ruth F Funk, witnesses. In testimony whereof, witness the signatures of the parties to said ceremony, the witnesses and myself, this seventh day of June AD 1941, Officiating Clergyman or Officer Rev Buckahn, PO 728, Seattle Nrth, Washington.
Notes for Ruth Lea (Spouse 2)
In Memory of Ruth Jester Duckering January 26, 1918 - September 3, 2012
Ruth Lea Duckering, age 94 entered her heavenly home on September 3, 2012. She was a native of Ashdown, Arkansas, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. She was a bookkeeper and notary during her early years and helped established and also co-managed Lampin's Young World with her sister Lina Lampin. She was a longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. on Wednesday September 5, 2012 from 5pm till 8pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 1pm till service time at 3:30pm conducted by Rev. Ron Lambe, interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ruth is survived by a daughter Dianne Lea Schumaker, and husband Jerry, of Central; three grandsons David Schumaker and wife Janet, Steven Schumaker and wife Sarah, both of Denham Springs, and Darren Schumaker and wife Angie, of Sugarland, TX., one great-grandson Daniel Schumaker, of Sugarland, TX., four step great-grandchildren C.J. Brewer, Mindy Rizzi, Tyler Green, and Mia Adams. She was greatly loved by numerous nieces and nephews who will miss their "Aunt Ruth". She will be remembered for her smile and kind spirit and her love for people. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ersie Jester, husband Charles Wesley Lea Jr., and second husband Duane Duckering, ten brothers and sisters and an infant grandson. Memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans, Istrouma Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6, 20124335
Ruth Lea Duckering, age 94 entered her heavenly home on September 3, 2012. She was a native of Ashdown, Arkansas, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. She was a bookkeeper and notary during her early years and helped established and also co-managed Lampin's Young World with her sister Lina Lampin. She was a longtime member of Istrouma Baptist Church. Visitation will be at Greenoaks Funeral Home 9595 Florida Blvd. on Wednesday September 5, 2012 from 5pm till 8pm. Visiting will resume at the funeral home on Thursday September 6, 2012 from 1pm till service time at 3:30pm conducted by Rev. Ron Lambe, interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Ruth is survived by a daughter Dianne Lea Schumaker, and husband Jerry, of Central; three grandsons David Schumaker and wife Janet, Steven Schumaker and wife Sarah, both of Denham Springs, and Darren Schumaker and wife Angie, of Sugarland, TX., one great-grandson Daniel Schumaker, of Sugarland, TX., four step great-grandchildren C.J. Brewer, Mindy Rizzi, Tyler Green, and Mia Adams. She was greatly loved by numerous nieces and nephews who will miss their "Aunt Ruth". She will be remembered for her smile and kind spirit and her love for people. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ersie Jester, husband Charles Wesley Lea Jr., and second husband Duane Duckering, ten brothers and sisters and an infant grandson. Memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans, Istrouma Baptist Church or a charity of your choice.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Sept. 4 to Sept. 6, 20124335