The Edward Algood Family


2523. Nova Mildred9 Sage (Mary Mildred8 Allgood, Jefferson P.7, Charles B.6, Edward5, William4 Algood, Edward3 Allgood, William2, Edward1 Algood) was born in Bolten, IA September 29, 1913. Nova died June 28, 1989 in Schaller, Sac Co., IA.

She married twice. She married (_____) Oliver. She married Ralph Wymore abt 1930 in Cedar, Mahaska Co., IA. Ralph was born January 13, 1909 in Cedar, Mahaska Co., IA. Ralph was the son of James Wymore and Ellura Gott. Ralph died June 29, 1988 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

Nova Mildred Sage and Ralph Wymore had the following children:

 7771 i. Billy10 Wymore was born on (birth date unknown). Billy is deceased. Billy died as an infant.

 7772 ii. Betty Lou Wymore was born in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA May 21, 1931. Betty died August 7, 2000 in Denver, Adams Co., CO. She married Richard Lee Stewart November 2, 1950 in Lancaster, Schuyler Co., MO. Richard was born January 20, 1929. Richard was the son of Lee Stewart and Irene (___). Richard died September 7, 2006 in Northglenn, CO. OBIT: Richard Lee Stewart, 77, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at his home in Northglenn, Colo. A memorial dinner was held Sunday, Sept. 10, at the home of Bonnie Dunwoody. A private ceremony was held Monday, Sept. 18, at Highland Mortuary in Thurton, Colo. Richard wishes were to be cremated and buried next to his loving wife of 49 years. He will also be laid to rest next to his parents, Lee and Irene, and his brother, Kenneth, and his brother-in-law, George Dunwoody.

 7773 iii. Mary Louise. Wymore was born in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA December 29, 1932. Mary died November 27, 2008 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. OBIT: Mary L. “Patty” Wymore Pryor, 75, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday night, Nov. 27, 2008, at the Mahaska Hospital in Oskaloosa.

She was born Dec. 29, 1932, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Ralph and Mildred Sage Wymore. She attended school in Oskaloosa, and following school worked at Rolscreen Company in Pella for a time. She also helped her father with his garbage route. She worked in housekeeping at Elmhurst Country Club in Oskaloosa for over 30 years. On June 21, 1969, she was united in marriage to Robert Pryor at Oskaloosa. She enjoyed trips to the casinos, and caring for her dog, J.J., and delighted in spending time with her grandchildren.

Her family includes her husband, Robert Pryor of Oskaloosa; her son, Jack Vander Linden, of Delta; a stepdaughter: Deb Giese, of Centerville; 10 grandchildren: Eric and Kendra Vander Linden, Patty Hernandez, Angie Ford, Andy, Gerald, and Sarah Thomas, and Terra, Samantha, and Carl Giese; nine great-grandchildren; and four sisters: Shirley (& Allen) Stevens, of Delta, Barbara “Kay” (& Gary) Allgood and Beverly (& Gene) Pitt, all of Oskaloosa, and Vicky (& Dan) Zickel, of Altoona; and many nieces and nephews, including a very special niece, Shelly Hegwood.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Sandra “Sue” Luzadder, Betty Stewart and Peggy Spratt.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Pastor Alvern Boetsma officiating. The body will be cremated following the funeral.

She married Robert Pryor June 21, 1969 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

Robert was born October 22, 1932 in Albia, Monroe Co., IA. Robert died July 16, 2015 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA. OBIT: Robert W. Pryor, 82, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born October 22, 1932, in Albia, Iowa, the son of Thomas and Myrtle Dicks Pryor. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954, Upon his discharge he returned to Albia. He was united in marriage to Martha Cozad, and later divorced. Robert worked at Oak View Cemetery in Albia for a time. On June 21, 1969, he was united in marriage to Mary Wymore at Oskaloosa, Mary died November 27, 2008. Robert worked for nearly thirty years at Clow Valve in Oskaloosa, he retired from there in the late 1980's. He was an active member, and enjoyed going to the American Legion, V.F.W. and the Eagles clubs in Oskaloosa. He enjoyed sitting outside and feeding the squirrels and listening to country music. He also enjoyed his pets especially his dog J.J. He delighted in spending time with his family.

His family includes his two children, Deb Giese of Centerville and Jack VanderLinden of Delta; eleven grandchildren, Angie Ford, Andy Thomas, Gerald Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Terra Giese, Samantha Giese, Carl Giese, Nicholas Thomas, Eric VanderLinden, Patty Hernandez, and Kendra VanderLinden; thirteen great grandchildren; his sister, Deloris(Richard)Rockwell of Oxon Hill, Maryland; many nieces and nephews including a special niece, Shelly Hegwood. In addition to his wife Mary, Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Herbie and Tommy Pryor.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2015 at 10:30 am in the Bates Funeral Chapel in Oskaloosa with Reverend David Brown officiating. As was Robert's wish, his body has been cremated. Family will be present from 9 to service time Saturday morning to greet friends and relatives. Military honors will be given at the funeral home by members of the Oskaloosa American Legion and V.F.W. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements,

 7774 iv. Peggy Joann Wymore was born November 24, 1934.

 7775 v. Beverly I. Wymore (living).

 7776 vi. Shirley Ann Wymore was born May 18,1940.

 7777 vii. Barbara (Kay) Wymore (living).

 7778 viii. Sandra (Sue) Wymore was born November 11, 1946. Sandra died February 1, 1999 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., IA.

 7779 ix. Vicky Wymore (living).

 7780 x. Patricia Ann (Patty) Wymore (living).

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