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Rich Vance (#47818065)
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Bio Photo I'm originally from Ripley in western New York state. My Vance and Maguire ancestors were from McKean and Warren counties, PA. My Hopkins, Alday and Getchell ancestors were from Chautauqua county, NY and Erie county, PA. I retired from the U.S. Air Force after a 22 year career and now reside in Las Vegas.

My Father: Harold Paul Vance
Step-Dad: Arthur James 'Jim' Tustin
Grandpa: Lamont C 'Monty' Vance
Grandma: Genevieve Martha Getchell Vance
Grandpa: Lee Bloss Hopkins
Grandma: Iva Jane Alday Hopkins
Great-Grandma who made it to 100 years:
Nettie Belle Rater Alday

See my Virtual Cemeteries for other major family lines.

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Drake (5)
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Tustin (6)
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Messages left for Rich Vance (64)[Leave Message]
Little_Storm
Thank You!!
Thank you so much for leaving a token for my dear Mom on her Angel day. It means so much to me...
Added by Little_Storm on May 10, 2013 10:18 PM
The Genealogy Genie
Gary Dean Howard
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a token on my dad's tribute.

Jeannie
Added by The Genealogy Genie on May 06, 2013 10:06 PM
Milou
Edmonton area

Hi Rich,
If you contact awesome contributor Alison, she may be able to assist you with arrangements for a marker for your aunt.
Added by Milou on May 05, 2013 1:19 AM
Charlotte
Sound of Music
Thank you !
My best wishes to you and your family from Austria !
Charlotte
Added by Charlotte on May 02, 2013 10:59 PM
GIRLIE430/THUNDERBOLT
thankyou #83330260
Emil Joseph Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) was a Roman Catholic priest and United States Army chaplain who died as a prisoner of war in the Korean War. For his wartime activities, the Roman Catholic Church has declared him a Servant of God, the first stage on the path to sainthood, and on April 11, 2013, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to Captain Chaplain Kapaun
Added by GIRLIE430/THUNDERBOLT on May 01, 2013 10:47 PM
Daniel Pletcher
Marilyn Allen Sponsorship
Hi,
Thank you for sponsoring her memorial, i did not know Marilyn, but I did know that she used to be a fellow Find A Grave contributor. If you are a family member I would be glad to transfer her to you.

-Daniel Pletcher
Added by Daniel Pletcher on May 01, 2013 5:03 PM
Ron Kinney
Martha Gatchell/Forest Hill
Hi Rich,

Sorry to say that there is no way of knowing where she may be buried in A/34. It is a very large plot and the only family that I can find, which there are several, are the Thompson family.
Someone else a while back requested the same photo, but I went there again this morning, just to make sure.

Sincerely, Ron Kinney
Added by Ron Kinney on Apr 28, 2013 7:11 AM
Gerre'
RE: Nettie Belle Alday, 1879-1979
You're most Welcome Rich..It was a honor to do so...
Added by Gerre' on Apr 24, 2013 6:56 AM
Sandra Walczak
RE: Donald H. Faley
You're welcome.
Sandy
Added by Sandra Walczak on Apr 21, 2013 8:04 PM
Cally ♥
Hi Rich,
I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit the memorial of my Grandmother, Betty Fitzhugh. You also left a token in honor of her 15th Angel Day which was on April 12th. Your kindness is appreciated!

Thank you,
Cally
Added by Cally ♥ on Apr 15, 2013 10:02 PM
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