The Wellington Leader August 1, 1968
Mrs. W. r. Orr, who was a part of the cultural and professional life of Wellington for many years and a resident here 57 years died in St. Joseph's Hospital at 12:45 p.m. Monday, July 29.
She was 83.
Mrs. Orr came to Wellington with her husband, the late Dr. Orr, a prominent Panhandle dentist, in 1911, and for most of the years he practiced here, she worked with him in his office.
A native Texan, she was the former Lalla Grace Crabtree, daughter of the late J. L. and Florence Atchison Crabtree. She was born September 26, 1884 in Cooke County.
About 1901 she moved with her family to McLean from Floyd County. She and Dr. Orr were married there April 4, 1909, and he practiced dentistry in McLean until they came to Wellington.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Domestic Science Study Club.
Her interests were broad. Her rock collection was a source of pleasure both to her and her friends, and stamp collecting was a serious hobby she shared with many children. From this, some chose this as their own hobbies. China painting was another of her interest, as were here collections of antique pitchers and glass, on which she was considered Wellington's leading authority.
Mrs. Orr remained active until about three years ago, when her health began to fail.
Surviving Mrs. Orr are two sisters, Mrs. Lena Stubbs of Wellington and Mrs. Chris Bjerg of McLean. There are 11 nieces and nephews.
Dr. Orr preceded her in death June 6, 1954.
Mrs. W. r. Orr, who was a part of the cultural and professional life of Wellington for many years and a resident here 57 years died in St. Joseph's Hospital at 12:45 p.m. Monday, July 29.
She was 83.
Mrs. Orr came to Wellington with her husband, the late Dr. Orr, a prominent Panhandle dentist, in 1911, and for most of the years he practiced here, she worked with him in his office.
A native Texan, she was the former Lalla Grace Crabtree, daughter of the late J. L. and Florence Atchison Crabtree. She was born September 26, 1884 in Cooke County.
About 1901 she moved with her family to McLean from Floyd County. She and Dr. Orr were married there April 4, 1909, and he practiced dentistry in McLean until they came to Wellington.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Domestic Science Study Club.
Her interests were broad. Her rock collection was a source of pleasure both to her and her friends, and stamp collecting was a serious hobby she shared with many children. From this, some chose this as their own hobbies. China painting was another of her interest, as were here collections of antique pitchers and glass, on which she was considered Wellington's leading authority.
Mrs. Orr remained active until about three years ago, when her health began to fail.
Surviving Mrs. Orr are two sisters, Mrs. Lena Stubbs of Wellington and Mrs. Chris Bjerg of McLean. There are 11 nieces and nephews.
Dr. Orr preceded her in death June 6, 1954.
The Wellington Leader August 1, 1968
Mrs. W. r. Orr, who was a part of the cultural and professional life of Wellington for many years and a resident here 57 years died in St. Joseph's Hospital at 12:45 p.m. Monday, July 29.
She was 83.
Mrs. Orr came to Wellington with her husband, the late Dr. Orr, a prominent Panhandle dentist, in 1911, and for most of the years he practiced here, she worked with him in his office.
A native Texan, she was the former Lalla Grace Crabtree, daughter of the late J. L. and Florence Atchison Crabtree. She was born September 26, 1884 in Cooke County.
About 1901 she moved with her family to McLean from Floyd County. She and Dr. Orr were married there April 4, 1909, and he practiced dentistry in McLean until they came to Wellington.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Domestic Science Study Club.
Her interests were broad. Her rock collection was a source of pleasure both to her and her friends, and stamp collecting was a serious hobby she shared with many children. From this, some chose this as their own hobbies. China painting was another of her interest, as were here collections of antique pitchers and glass, on which she was considered Wellington's leading authority.
Mrs. Orr remained active until about three years ago, when her health began to fail.
Surviving Mrs. Orr are two sisters, Mrs. Lena Stubbs of Wellington and Mrs. Chris Bjerg of McLean. There are 11 nieces and nephews.
Dr. Orr preceded her in death June 6, 1954.
Mrs. W. r. Orr, who was a part of the cultural and professional life of Wellington for many years and a resident here 57 years died in St. Joseph's Hospital at 12:45 p.m. Monday, July 29.
She was 83.
Mrs. Orr came to Wellington with her husband, the late Dr. Orr, a prominent Panhandle dentist, in 1911, and for most of the years he practiced here, she worked with him in his office.
A native Texan, she was the former Lalla Grace Crabtree, daughter of the late J. L. and Florence Atchison Crabtree. She was born September 26, 1884 in Cooke County.
About 1901 she moved with her family to McLean from Floyd County. She and Dr. Orr were married there April 4, 1909, and he practiced dentistry in McLean until they came to Wellington.
She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Domestic Science Study Club.
Her interests were broad. Her rock collection was a source of pleasure both to her and her friends, and stamp collecting was a serious hobby she shared with many children. From this, some chose this as their own hobbies. China painting was another of her interest, as were here collections of antique pitchers and glass, on which she was considered Wellington's leading authority.
Mrs. Orr remained active until about three years ago, when her health began to fail.
Surviving Mrs. Orr are two sisters, Mrs. Lena Stubbs of Wellington and Mrs. Chris Bjerg of McLean. There are 11 nieces and nephews.
Dr. Orr preceded her in death June 6, 1954.
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