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Harriet Ellen Williams

Female 1925 - 2016  (90 years)


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  • Name Harriet Ellen Williams 
    Born 25 Mar 1925  Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 8 Feb 2016  Gradyville, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I22828  Family Tree
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2017 

    Father Wilfred Brewster Williams,   b. 27 Oct 1895, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Sep 1974, East Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Emily Lucille Castle,   b. 14 Mar 1896, Troy, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1985, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years) 
    Married 31 Jul 1919  Mount Clemens, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F11293  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Burton Lamar Williams,   b. 6 Oct 1916, Ashland, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 2002  (Age 86 years) 
    Married 29 Jun 1946  Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Burton Jeffrey Williams,   b. 1948
     2. David Brewster Williams,   b. 10 Dec 1950, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Carolyn W. Williams
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2017 
    Family ID F11294  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Mar 1925 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 Jun 1946 - Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Feb 2016 - Gradyville, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Census
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    East Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    Walker Township, Kent County, Michigan

  • Notes 
    • Harriet Ellen Williams, age 95, died peacefully on February 8, 2016 at Whitehorse Village. Harriet was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was a graduate of Michigan State University. Harriet worked for the Red Cross throughout WWII and she was the first woman to pass the U.S. Civil Service Examination for air traffic control. Harriet was the wife of the late Burton L. Williams. They lived for many years in Rose Valley, PA where they raised their family.
      Harriet continued her service with the Red Cross for over 50 years in Philadelphia and Chester. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Swarthmore where she served on the Altar Guild. Harriet also volunteered at the Helen Kate Furness Library for many years. Harriet loved gardening, playing bridge and the orchestra. She was a member of Twin Creek Gardeners and the Rose Valley Folk.
      Harriet is survived by her children, Burton J. Williams of Aston, PA; David B. Williams of Media, PA; and Carolyn W. Ciocca of Memphis, TN. She will be missed by her grandchildren, Tom, Doug, Robert, Kimberly, John and Natalie.
      A Memorial Service will be held 2 pm Saturday, Feb. 13, at Trinity Episcopal Church. 301 N. Chester Rd. Swarthmore, PA 19081. Friends may call from 1:30 - 2 pm.