Sarah Jane Jones and John Stowell

Sadie's husband, John Henry Stowell, according to a copy of a baptismal certificate, was born January 9, 1881, in Rensselaer Falls, New York. He and Sadie married 26 June 1901, Ogdensburg, NY, per Rose Gerber's notes. John died in Nov 1958 in Seattle. His obituary says he's buried at Washelli Cemetery, but the cemetery said they had no record of him.

A "List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission" in the year 1916 at the Port of Blaine, WA, USA, includes:

John H. Stowell, age 36
Sarah Stowell, age 36
Zenesta, age 12
Edith, age 7
Mary, age 4
Harcourt, age 3
Arnold, age 10 mos.

Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada, is given as last permanent residence and destination as Seattle, WA, USA. For unknown reason, Durward's name doesn't appear. A 1920 US Census of Seattle shows John and Sarah Stowell, the 6 children, gender, age, race or people (given as Irish), country of birth, language spoken and occupation. The children's recorded birth country is Canada, but written above each is "Amer. Cit.," John's place of birth USA, and Sarah's Canada.

This is what we know so far of Sarah and John's children:

Zenesta "Nessie" Pauline Stowell, 16 May 1903 - Oct, 1995, Seattle, WA , husband Herbert A. Jones
Durward, b. 6 Oct 1904, d. Nov 1971 Seattle, WA, wife Lucille
Edith "Edie" Daphne Stowell,
Mary Elizabeth Stowell, b. 15 May 1912, husband James Johnston, Spear Place South, Seattle Wash. 98118
Harcourt "Cort" Stowell, b. 22 Oct 1913, d. 10 Nov 2002 Gold Bar, WA. m. Ellen. Home in 1940: Rt 2, Glenwood, Snohomish, Washington
Arnold Stowell, b. 26 Dec 1914, wife Lois.

Sarah Jones and John Stowell

Zenesta Pauline Stowell and Herbert A Jones

Zenesta Pauline Stowell
May 16, 1903 - 1995

Spouse: Herbert A Jones

Parents: Sarah Jane Jones and John Henry Stowell

Children: Willis John Jones

Zenesta Pauline Stowell: Birth: 16 MAY 1903 in Winchester Tp., Dundas County, Ontario, Canada. Death: 10 OCT 1995 in Mercer Island, King County, Washington

Born in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada on 21 Aug 1896 to Willis Benjamin Jones and Emily Jones. Herbert Arthur Jones married Zenesta Pauline Stowell and had 1 child. He passed away on 26 Oct 1960 in Seattle, King, Washington, USA.

Willis John Jones

Willis John Jones
1926-2008

Spouse: Lavonne O. Jones

Parents: Zenesta Pauline Stowell and Herbert A Jones

Willis J. JONES
He was born March 4, 1926 to Zenesta and Herbert A Jones in Seattle, WA. He passed away December 11, 2008, after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his wife of 42 yrs, Lavonne O. Jones, a sister, Jean Anderson, ... . A memorial service will be held on December 27, at 2:00 p.m. at the Cornerstone Methodist Church at 20730 SE 272nd St, Covington, WA. Please no flowers. Published in The Seattle Times from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2008

Durward John Stowell

Durward John Stowell
6 Oct 1904 - 2 Nov 1971

Parents: Sarah Jane Jones and John Henry Stowell

Cemetery: Mount Olivet Cemetery, 100 Blaine Ave NE, Renton, King, Washington, United States

Edith Daphne Stowell and Frederick Christian Gerber

Parents: Sarah Jane Jones and John Henry Stowell

b. 6 Dec 1909 in Moose Jaw, Sask., Canada, d. 25 Nov 1985 in Rice, WA, USA, buried in Meyers Falls Cemetery, Kettle Falls, WA.

Edith married Fred Christian Gerber in 1928, at age 18 in Seattle, Washington. Fred was born on December 28 1899, in Peyton, CO.

Children: Everett George Gerber and 2 other children.

Edie and Fred, taken on their wedding day 2 October 1928 in Seattle, Washington.

Mary Elizabeth (Stowell) Johnston
For 64 years, the deeply loved wife of James S. Johnston. Mother of Mary E. (Harry) Stutzke, of Hansville, WA, and Dawn P. (Reg) Branston, of Seattle, WA. Went into the loving arms of our Lord on February 19, 1995, after a short but valiant effort. Survived by a family who will miss her greatly, including sisters, Zenesta Jones and Donna McIvor; brother, Harcort Stowell; ... and many nieces and nephews, all of whom Mary dearly loved.

Mary Elizabeth Ida Johnston and Harry A. Stutzke

Mary Elizabeth Ida Johnston
1932-2013

Spouse: Harry A. Stutzke
1932 - 2005

Parents: Mary Elizabeth Stowell and James S. Johnston

Tuesday, January 22, 2013, Mary Elizabeth Ida Stutzke (Johnston), born March 10, 1932, passed away at age 80 due to heart failure after losing her vibrant health. She loved living on the waterfront in Hansville, WA, following her retirement as a supervisor at Boeing Aircraft Co., October 1987. She realized one of her childhood desires, and being a gifted artist, produced many water color paintings. A number of these were juried pieces winning recognition. Her family cherishes those they hold that she did on commission or her own inspiration.
Mary's husband, soul mate, and the love of her life, Harry Stutzke, preceded her in death December 30, 2005. She will be interned at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent in the same plot where Harry (formerly a US Navy officer) is located. It was her overriding heartfelt desire to be with Harry again, and we all rest easy knowing that she now is. ...
Published by The Seattle Times on Jan. 27, 2013.

Harry Stutzke
Feb. 4, 1932 To Dec. 30, 2005
Harry A. Stutzke, 73, of Hansville died Friday from leukemia.
He was born to Edmond and Marguerite (Johnston) Stutzke in Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from high school and attended two years of college. He married Mary Johnston in 1981.
Mr. Stutzke served in the Navy during the Korean War and also worked at the Boeing Electronic Factory as a superintendent. He loved fishing, hunting, crabbing and his cat Tweedle Dum.
He is survived by his wife, Mary of Hansville; ... .
Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Tahoma National Cemetery.