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Married Elsie Elizabeth Mertel August 21, 1906 in Maries County, Missouri.
Children: Robert Emerson, Clarence Edgar, Ona Belle, Mildred Lois, Lillian Elvina, Lorraine Caroline, Hilda Elizabeth, Audra Virginia, Wilburn Lloyd, Myrtle Jean, Tressa Imogene, Joyce Matilda.
Son of Marvel E Orr and Elizabeth Martha Barnhart Orr.
Brother to Matilda, Mary Tennessee, George Harrison, Martha Ellen, James Henry, Marilda Arizona, John Washington, Cora Isabell, Henrietta, Arnold Anderson, Myrtle Ann, Marvel Elmer, Sophie Elizabeth.
Erve and Elsie moved from Missouri to Colorado in 1925 where he was a farmer.
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Robert Ervin Orr, 86, of Ft. Collins (Colorado) died March 15, 1970 in Ft. Collins,Colorado. He was born at Meta, Missouri on February 5, 1884. Orr, who was a farmer and rancher, came to Prowers County in 1925 and remained in Lamar until 1967 when he moved to Fort Collins.
Mr. Orr was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Elizabeth Orr, April 15, 1967. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Lamar.
Survivors include two sons and eight daughters; Robert E. Orr, Denver, Lloyd Orr, Fort Collins; Mrs. Ona Belle New, La Junta; Mrs. Mildred Roberts, Denver; Mrs. Lillian Elliott, Coquille, Oregon; Mrs. Hilda Korolewski, Missouri; Mrs. Audrey Jorgenson, Fairmont, Minnesota; Mrs. Myrtle Jean Peeper, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Mrs. Joyce Reyer, Dalhart, Texas and Mrs. Imogene Cobb, Norfolk, Virginia. He is also survived by one brother, a sister, 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (March 18, 1970) at the First Christian Church in Lamar with Sherman V. Nichols as minister. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Dolsen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Married Elsie Elizabeth Mertel August 21, 1906 in Maries County, Missouri.
Children: Robert Emerson, Clarence Edgar, Ona Belle, Mildred Lois, Lillian Elvina, Lorraine Caroline, Hilda Elizabeth, Audra Virginia, Wilburn Lloyd, Myrtle Jean, Tressa Imogene, Joyce Matilda.
Son of Marvel E Orr and Elizabeth Martha Barnhart Orr.
Brother to Matilda, Mary Tennessee, George Harrison, Martha Ellen, James Henry, Marilda Arizona, John Washington, Cora Isabell, Henrietta, Arnold Anderson, Myrtle Ann, Marvel Elmer, Sophie Elizabeth.
Erve and Elsie moved from Missouri to Colorado in 1925 where he was a farmer.
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Robert Ervin Orr, 86, of Ft. Collins (Colorado) died March 15, 1970 in Ft. Collins,Colorado. He was born at Meta, Missouri on February 5, 1884. Orr, who was a farmer and rancher, came to Prowers County in 1925 and remained in Lamar until 1967 when he moved to Fort Collins.
Mr. Orr was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Elizabeth Orr, April 15, 1967. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Lamar.
Survivors include two sons and eight daughters; Robert E. Orr, Denver, Lloyd Orr, Fort Collins; Mrs. Ona Belle New, La Junta; Mrs. Mildred Roberts, Denver; Mrs. Lillian Elliott, Coquille, Oregon; Mrs. Hilda Korolewski, Missouri; Mrs. Audrey Jorgenson, Fairmont, Minnesota; Mrs. Myrtle Jean Peeper, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Mrs. Joyce Reyer, Dalhart, Texas and Mrs. Imogene Cobb, Norfolk, Virginia. He is also survived by one brother, a sister, 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (March 18, 1970) at the First Christian Church in Lamar with Sherman V. Nichols as minister. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Dolsen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Family Members
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Matilda Jane "Tilly" Orr Russell
1865–1946
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Mary Tennessee Orr Barnhart
1867–1934
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George Harrison Orr
1869–1941
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Martha Ellen Orr Roberds
1872–1894
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James Henry "Jim" Orr
1874–1965
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Marilla Arizona "Rill" Orr Barnhart
1876–1968
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John Washington Orr
1878–1954
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Cora Isabell Orr Kusewitt
1880–1970
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Henrietta Orr Bilyeu
1882–1973
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Arnold Anderson Orr Sr
1886–1955
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Myrtle Ann "Mertie" Orr Terrill
1888–1976
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Sophia Elizabeth Orr
1890–1891
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Marvel Elmer "Elmer" Orr
1892–1977
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Robert Emerson Orr
1907–1988
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Clarence Edgar Orr
1909–1913
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Ona Belle Orr New
1912–2004
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Mildred Lois "Meme" Orr Roberts
1915–2004
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Lillian Elvina Orr Elliott
1916–1972
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Lorraine Caroline Orr Ratzlaff
1919–1969
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Hilda Elizabeth Orr Korolewski
1921–2014
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Audra Virginia Orr Jorgensen
1923–2010
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Wilburn Lloyd Orr
1925–1985
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Myrtle Jean "Jean" Orr Peeper
1929–2012
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Tresa Imogene Orr Cobb
1931–2016
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Joyce Matilda Orr Reyher
1934–2014