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Personal data Lalia Belva Root 


Household of Lalia Belva Root

She is married to Lester Clark Alwood.

They got married on June 15, 1940 at Wauseon, Fulton Co., OH, she was 19 years old.

Lester Clark Alwood oo Lalia Belva Root

Marriage sources: Author: Stringfellow, Helena; Title: «u»The Alwood Family Tree«/u», (Publication site: Grantville PA, Publisher: Wert Bookbinding, Publication date: MCMXCVI), pg. II-FGS-141, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib. for fact of marriage.

Author: Teeter, Mary; et al.; Title: «u»Fulton Co OH Marriages 1927 - 1940«/u», (Publication site: Swanton OH, Publisher: FCCOGS, Publication date: MCMXCIV), pg. 4, Repository: Evergreen Lib., Metamora OH

"Alwood, Lester C. Root, Lalia B. 15 Jun 1940 XVI - 422"
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Notes about Lalia Belva Root

Lalia Belva Root

Sources: Author: Stringfellow, Helena; Title: «u»The Alwood Family Tree«/u», (Publication site: Grantville PA, Publisher: Wert Bookbinding, Publication date: MCMXCVI), pg. II-FGS-141, Repository: Dallas TX pub. lib.

Mrs. Stringfellow cites her source: Hanna, Jackie, Portage MI, 1995

Author: Lamkin, Jack; Title: "Struble", (Publication site unknown, Publisher: GenCircles.com, Publication date: xiii Sept MMV)

http://www.gencircles.com

"Lalia Belva Root Birth: Private Death: Private Sex: F
Father: Charles E Root b. in , , , MI
Mother: Mary Abbott b. in , , , MI'

SSDI: "LALIA B ALWOOD b. 12 Aug 1920 d. 23 Mar 2007 (Verified) last SS address of record: 49033 (Ceresco, Calhoun, MI), last SS payment: 49029 (Burlington, Calhoun, MI), Issued: Michigan"

Author: Waterman, Sue; Title: My family tree...Robert Root and Opal Springston....my husband's family tree, David Waterman and Mary Lucinda Johnson AND other related families, especially in southeastern Ohio and north central WVA," (Publication site: Lehi UT Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: xxviii Nov MMVII)

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=root-waterman&id=I50434

"... Lalia B. Root Sex: F Birth: 12 AUG 1920 in Battle Creek, Michigan Death: 23 MAR 2007 in Battle Creek, Michigan Burial: Newton Cemetery, Battle Creek, Michigan

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From www.kempffuneralhome.com

Lalia B. (Root) Alwood (August 12, 1920 - March 23, 2007)

Lalia B. Alwood of Ceresco and formerly of Burlington went to live with her Lord and Savior on March 23, 2007 at Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek following a brief illness brought on by a stroke. Lalia was born on August 12, 1920 in Battle Creek, MI, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Abbott) Root. She graduated from Lakeview High School, class of 1938.

Lalia married Lester "Pat" Alwood on June 15, 1940 in Wauseon, Ohio. He preceded her in death. Together they had six children. Lalia was a homemaker most her life, she had many hobbies and was a member of many clubs and served on many committees. She was on the Centennial Committee for 10 years, Library Board four years, Light Up Burlington Committee for two years, Cancer Crusade Committee for 25 years, she was on a bowling team for 18 years, where she earned severaltrophies, Homecoming Committee, Burling Booster Club, Burlington Mother's Club, Burlington Village Council, CAA Site Supervisor for 18 years, she worked on the Burlington Bugle for many years, and she belonged to the Pedro Club for 25years. Lalia was also voted Citizen of the Year in 1996.

Lalia loved spending time with her children and grandchildren, she also loved to travel and she had traveled to 48 states. She loved to crochet afghans, towels and potholders to sell at craft shows. One of her favorite things to do washaving her children come over to her home every Saturday and Sunday mornings for coffee. Lalia was a wonderful woman with a very giving heart: she will be dearly missed by everyone that knew her.

She is survived by her sons, Louis Alwood of Tekonsha, David "Doc" (Rose) Alwood of Union City, Norman (Glenda) Alwood of Burlington, James "Jim" (Beverly) Alwood of Ceresco; daughters, Phyllis (Ron) Amsler of Burlington and Nancy(Richard) Tillotson of Coldwater; 16 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Racine Root.

Visitation will at the Craig K. Kempf Funeral Home on Sunday where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 and 5:00 to 7:00. A service to celebrate the gift of her life will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 26, 2007 at the funeralhome with Reverend Wayne Halbleib officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence. Assistance with memorials is available at the funeralhome.

Father: Charles Elijah Root b: 2 FEB 1880 in Barry County, Michigan
Mother: Mary Lorene Abbott b: 12 JUL 1887

Marriage 1 Lester "Pat" Alwood Married: 15 JUN 1940 in Wauseon, Ohio

Children

1. Living Alwood
2. Living Alwood
3. Living Alwood
4. Living Alwood
5. Living Alwood
6. Living Alwood"

Author: Dascola, Phil; Title: "John Root," (Publication site: Lehi UT, Publisher: WorldConnect at RootsWeb.com, Publication date: vii Feb MMX)

http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=philsged&id=I237825

"... Lalia Belva ROOT Sex: F Birth: 12 AUG 1920 in Newton Twp, Calhoun Co, MI Death: 23 MAR 2007

Father: Charles Elijah ROOT b: 2 FEB 1880 in Rutland, Barry Co, MI
Mother: Mary Lorene ABBOTT b: 12 JUL 1887 in Battle Creek Twp, Calhoun Co, MI

Marriage 1 Lester Clark ALWOOD b: 7 JUL 1921 in Newton Twp, Calhoun Co, MI Married: 15 JUN 1940 in Fulton Co, OH

Children

1. Living ALWOOD
2. Living ALWOOD
3. Living ALWOOD
4. Living ALWOOD
5. Living ALWOOD
6. Living ALWOOD"
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Birthday August 12, 1920

  • The temperature on August 12, 1920 was between 11.2 °C and 19.5 °C and averaged 14.7 °C. There was 0.7 hours of sunshine (5%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
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Day of marriage June 15, 1940

  • The temperature on June 15, 1940 was between 12.2 °C and 18.8 °C and averaged 15.0 °C. There was 0.2 mm of rain during 0.3 hours. There was 0.8 hours of sunshine (5%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southeast. Source: KNMI
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Day of death March 23, 2007

  • The temperature on March 23, 2007 was between 4.1 °C and 8.7 °C and averaged 6.4 °C. There was -0.1 mm of rain. There was 0.7 hours of sunshine (6%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
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