Notes:

The following information from Kathryn Anne Watts, (Dec 2000):

Places of residence: Greenville, Mississippi; Kansas City, Missouri; Wichita,Kansas

Occupation: homemaker

Methodist

Gold Star Mother

Aurelia married John Monroe Lammons on 4 Dec 1918 in Germantown, Shelby, Tennessee. John (son of John M Lammons and Betty Tabitha Myers) was born on 4 Jun 1882 in Ozark, Dale, Alabama; died in Nov 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
From www.findagrave.com:

Plot: Good Shepherd, Lot 184, Space B1

Betty married Hillary Gobin Watts, Jr on 6 Jun 1942 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Hillary was born on 29 Dec 1918 in Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas; died on 13 May 1978 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
In 1944, Perry Lammons died in an airplane accident.

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Note from James, himself:
James Monroe Lammons
Military Service - (World War II, 1942 - 1946), USMC Regular, South Pacific & China, decorated.
Education - BS University of Kansas, MS University of Wichita, PhD Michigan State University.
Retired Explorationist (World-wide), Standard Oil of New Jersey and Texaco, Inc.
Past times - Geological exploration, Gulf of Mexico, Paraguay, Colombia & Turkey.

Note from niece, Kathryn Watts:
Yes, Uncle Jim is an paleontologist. I believe he received his PhD from the University of Michigan. As a child, I remember him studying in grandma's dark basement. He had all kinds of rocks and things. It was spooky for a little girl. (But fun too!)

Died:
JAMES MONROE LAMMONS (1924-2008) Dr. James Monroe Lammons (Jim), 84, resident of Houston, Texas, died unexpectedly on October 25th, 2008.

He is survived by Herminia, his wife of 55 years; children Linda Smock and husband Ron of Albuquerque, New Mexico, James G. Lammons and wife Debra of The Woodlands, Texas, and John T. Lammons and wife Maura of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Sean and Adam Smock, Noah and Leah McCann, Nathaniel Lammons, Elle and Mia Lammons. He is also survived by his sister Mary Jane Jacobs, and many dear nephews and nieces. Jim was preceded in death by his parents John Monroe Lammons and Aurelia Isadora Perry; brothers Perry, John and Charles; sisters Betty and Margaret; son James Alexander. Jim was born October 6, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He and his brother Perry joined the Marine Corps immediately after high school graduation at the ages of 17 and 18 respectively. They remained together through boot camp, radio school, and training at Cherry Point, NC. They were separated in 1943 when Jim joined VMSB 331 in the Marshall Islands. He returned stateside in 1944, shortly before Perry's death.

Jim finished his enlistment in 1946 after serving with VMSB 244 in northern China. Dr. Lammons earned his BS from Kansas University, his MS in Geology from Wichita State University, and his PHD in Micropaleontology from Michigan State University. His travels took him to Venezuela where he lost his heart to Herminia Sanchez. While keeping a home base in Wichita, KS, Jim and Herminia lived abroad in South America and the Caribbean for most of his career in the oil industry. Jim specialized in oil and gas exploration primarily in the Amazon Basin. In more recent years, he worked as an independent oil and gas consultant concentrating primarily on the US Gulf Coast.

Jim died suddenly, while visiting his daughter in New Mexico, a few days before he and Herminia were due to return home. His last remaining days were spent enjoying the beautiful mountains of New Mexico, admiring the brilliant fall foliage, visiting with family and friends, and watching the World Series. Dr. Lammons' family and friends feel very blessed to have had such an exceptional man in their lives. He always placed family first. Above all, he taught by example, to delight in the world around us and to love and respect each other regardless of background or beliefs. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Rosary and Mass will be offered at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 7810 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379, on November the 9th from 7:30-8:30pm (Rosary) and November the 10th at 1:00pm (Mass). Internment will be at the Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77038, immediately following the Mass.

Published in Houston Chronicle on Nov. 5, 2008 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=119766629#sthash.uOMbPg76.dpuf

James married Hermania Del Carmen Sanchez on 8 Aug 1953 in Tucupido, Estado Guarico, Venezuela. Hermania (daughter of Julio Cesar Sanchez and Josephina Cerizola) was born on 27 Nov 1931. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From DeGusipe Funeral Home Website (http://www.degusipefuneralhome.com/obituaries/Mary-Lammonsjacobs/#!/Obituary)

Obituary for Mary Jane Lammons Jacobs
Mary Jane Lammons Jacobs
November 29, 1926 ~ March 26, 2011
84 Glorious Years! A Hawaiian girl at heart.

Born Mary Jane Lammons on November 29, 1926, to John and Aurelia Lammons in Kansas City, Missouri.

Her Dad was in the hotel restaurant business and her Mom was a homemaker and "Gold Star Mother." Brothers Jim and Perry served in World War II and, tragically, they would lose Perry in an aircraft accident in the Hawaiian Islands.

Mom married William Paul Jacobs in 1945 and later that year gave birth to Patty Lee, their first of eight children. To follow were Karen Lynn, Deborah Ann (whom they lost shortly afterwards), Sally Ann, Paula Sue, William Perry, Kathryn Jean and John Paul.

Mom's husband (our Dad) was a career Air Force officer (Colonel) and jet pilot. This meant untold moves during this time, all the while Mom packing, unpacking and making each house a home. Mom kept us all well fed with her home cooking, nourished our souls with love and affection and preached to each tolerance, gratefulness and the Golden Rule "¦"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Mom always had an artistic and creative bent to her but it wasn't until we were stationed in Hawaii in 1966-1972 that Mom picked up a paintbrush and put oil to canvas. She was part owner in the Kahala Mall Co-op Art Gallery and became quite well known and successful, not only for her oil works but for other mediums as well such as black sand portraits.

This artistic side to her took a turn when we moved to Longwood in 1972. Mom would channel her creativity in decorating her home with the many knick knacks she would collect and display throughout. It was nice to grow up in the house decorated like she did. It reflected the many sides of her. As one of her best friend's Madeleine said of her, "She was an artist who depicted the beauty of life through her art."

Mom began to work with old time friend Alice Miller, with whom she knew from Hawaii during the last years of being Air Force career wives. Alice and Bob moved here in early 1972 and us shortly afterwards. Alice opened Alice Miller Interiors and invited Mom to be a part of what would become a highly sought after, award winning group of very talented interior designers. During this time Mom once again put paintbrush to canvas but now signed her creations "BiGass' - an inside joke and play on the painter Edgar DeGas'.

Mom was very talented in her work, but what shone through with whom she worked and met was her kindness, understanding and love. Mom was non-judgmental and accepted and loved you for who you were. All who met Mom loved and adored her so. Mom loved working there, however it was her co-workers, who were her friends, that she loved and was the true reason she worked there every day"¦"¦Alice, Kathy, Jerry, Hank, Steve, Brian, Jimmy, Butch, Gill, Alberto, Christina, Lynn, Angela, Raif, Laura, Beverly, Lee, Ann, John, Pauline and Lynn. She truly loved them all. Mom worked there until 2004 when she retired to take care of our Dad until his passing later that year. They were married 59 years!

After her retirement Mom stayed busy with her home, crosswords she loved (NOT SODOKU!), walking, picking flowers, visiting her dear friends Irmgard and Madeleine and especially talking with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mom's grandchildren are Heather, Jason, Alisha, Jessica, Jacob, Chris, Jason, Malia and Nick. Great Grandchildren included Katie, Mikee and Jedadiah. Tragically, we would lose Patty and Billy's son Jason in 1988 at age 13 and then sadly their daughter Jessica 20 years later in 2008. It was during these times Mom's strength of support and love helped guide not only Patty and Billy through these terrible times, but all of us as well. She was more than our Mom, Tutu, Toots and Great Tutu"¦.she was a friend and confidant. And she loved dearly her sons-in-law: Billy, Bruce, Fred, Mike and Brent. As Billy said, "She was the coolest woman." She was the Mother-in-law you WANTED to move in and not leave!

Mom's zest for life and her "Go for it!" attitude helped her battle the health issues she would encounter. Never one to complain, she would say "things could always be worse". Forever looking on the bright side of life she was and is a source of inspiration for all who knew and loved her. We all are the better because of her.

To know Mom you also had to know that (besides you and us) she LOVED mice, shells, wood, reading, candles, the Geico gecko ("he's so cute!"), flowers (particularly red hibiscus which she would pick every day and put next to Jason and Jessica's pictures), anything made from ��" or the color of ��" turquoise, anything miniature, handmade things, her pets (dogs, cats, and a white rat named Charlene), pictures of all children, anything Hawaiian, and of course, Hawaii. Nature was her favorite medium.

For 38 years she lived at her home in Longwood surrounded by many neighbors she called friends. Blessed that she had friends in Sandy and Mike and their grandson Jeffrey, Joan, John and Dottie, Robin and Mike, Irmgard, Uwe and Mark and especially his daughter Marika were close to her heart. And then there was Madeleine, her soul sister, and Ron. Madeleine would often say that our Mom changed her life for the better. She is who she is now thanks to her. Mom would finally accept this gracious compliment after many years. Madeleine said of her we all learned many life lessons from this special woman. No truer words were ever spoken. We thank God that he chose her for our Mother. We thank all her friends for their support. We thank you Mom for always believing in all of us, for the unconditional love and support you showed each of us and how you taught us to be thankful for what we have and to look on the brighter side of life, to have enthusiasm and to remember to laugh.

If we neglected to mention your name, just please know that if you knew our Mom, you were already her friend"¦..

Mary married William Paul Jacobs on 13 Jan 1945 in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi. William (son of William Wesley Jacobs and Mabel Salome Smith) was born on 14 Feb 1922 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Betty Jane Schwemmer [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Sharon Kaye King [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Ronald Baldwin Davis [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kathryn married Klent Evern Harkness [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Bartholomew Luther [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married David Lynn Kuttler [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Ronald Otto Smock [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Debra Janell Welker [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Clark May. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bruce Bottomly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Molly married Gary Lee Powers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Molly married Noah Gene Stephenson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]