Kenneth Wade Bunker
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Kenneth Wade Bunker was born October 31, 1912, in San Diego Co., CA, and died September 30, 1978, in Chula Vista, San Diego Co., CA, at age 65. He is the son of Fred Strayer Bunker of Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH, and Mary Elizabeth Abbey of Belleville, Republic Co., KS. He later changed his last name to Stubbs. Buried at Sea.

Esther Louise Warren was born April 4, 1919, in Massachusetts and died January 7, 1986, in Bonita, San Diego Co., CA, at age 66. She is the daughter of Unknown. Her mother's maiden name was Tiernan. Buried at Sea.

Kenneth Wade Bunker and Esther Louise Warren were married Unknown.

Kenneth Wade Bunker and Esther Louise (Warren) Bunker had three children:

  1. Wade Orrin Bunker was born July 26, 1944, in San Diego Co., CA; Died July 6, 2000, in Chula Vista or Bonita, CA (age 55). Married February 15, 1969, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Elizabeth Eleanor "Betsy" Holt: Born August 5, 1949, in San Diego Co., CA.
  2. Evelyn Sue Bunker was born October 23, 1945, in San Diego Co., CA. Married December 31, 1965, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, to Frank J. Klowas: Born December 31, 1944, in Long Island City, NY; Died June 12, 1997, in Craig, Moffat Co., CO (age 52). Divorced November 1966, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Frank is buried in Ft. Logan National Cemetery, CO. Frank then married Unknown Curran: Born Unknown.
  3. Fred Warren Bunker was born October 29, 1946, in San Diego Co., CA; Died September 19, 2006, in Chula Vista, CA (age 59). Married Unknown in Unknown to Patricia A. Klem: Born about 1944 in Unknown. Divorced May 1973 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Patricia then married James E. Robinson on January 26, 1979, in Los Angeles Co., CA. Fred then married Rebecca Ann "Becky" Unknown: Born March 23, 1959, in Unknown; Died June 18, 2009, in Imperial Beach, San Diego Co., CA (age 50).

TIMELINE

Fred Strayer Bunker was born December 25, 1892, in Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH.

Mary Elizabeth Abbey was born November 12, 1894, in Belleville, Republic Co., KS.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 19, 1900 shows Orrin Abbey (age 54) born April 1846 in English Canada to English Canadian-born parents and having emigrated in 1852 is a Farmer owning his farm free of a mortgage and living in Freedom Twp., Republic Co., KS. Living with him is his wife of six years, Maggie A. Abbey (age 43) born February 1857 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two daughters, both born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents: Mary E. Abbey (age 5) born November 1894; and Ethyl M. Abbey (age 3) born January 1897. Also living there is his stepson: Fred K. Garrett (age 12) born April 1888 in England to English-born parents and having emigrated in 1892.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900 shows Frank B. Johnson (age 41) born March 1859 in Illinois to Connecticut-born parents is a Conductor owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 617 Logan Avenue, 9th Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 16 years, Elta Johnson (age 36) born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents, with 1 of the 2 children born to her still alive. Also living there is his son: Forest Johnson (age 10) born October 1889 in California to Illinois and Wisconsin-born parents. Also living there is his unmarried cousin: Eunice Abbey (age 20) born June 1879 in Nebraska to English Canadian and Wisconsin-born parents, who is a School Teacher.

The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 13, 1900 shows George Bunker (age 32) born November 1867 in Ohio to New Hampshire and Ohio-born parents is a Farmer owning his own Farm free of a mortgage and living in Bloomfield Twp., Logan Co., OH. Living with him is his wife of 8 years, Elma S. Bunker (age 29) born October 1870 in Ohio to Virginia and Ohio-born parents, with both of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two sons, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Fred S. Bunker (age 7) born December 1892; and William W. Bunker (age 4) born July 1895. A Farm Laborer Helper also lives in the household. The Frank E. Strayer family lives nearby.

Elma (Strayer) Bunker died 1904 in Logan Co., OH.

Orrin Abbey died October 4, 1905, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 58. See Probate Record at Eddy County Clerks Office in Carlsbad, NM. Belleville, Republic Co., KS for Last Will & Testament.

Maggie Abbey eventually moved to San Diego, CA.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 28, 1910 shows Margaret A. Abbey (age 53) born in England to English-born parents with all 4 of the children born to her still alive is a widowed Head of Household owning her own home free of a mortgage and living at 3924 University Boulevard, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her is her five unmarried children: Eunice A. Abbey (age 30) born in Nebraska to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Clerk in the Post Office; Fred K. Garrett (age 22) born in England to English Canadian and English-born parents, who is a Home Carpenter; Mary E. Abbey (age 15) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; Ethel M. Abbey (age 13) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents; and Lucy M. Abbey (age 9) born in Kansas to English Canadian and English-born parents.

The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 26, 1910 shows George Bunker (age 41) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and in his second marriage is a Surveyor for the City Surveyor's Office owning his own home with a mortgage and living at 241 Cleveland Avenue, 1st Ward, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of four years, Clara Bunker (age 42) born in Ohio to Pennsylvania and Ohio-born parents, and is in her second marriage with all 4 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his two unmarried sons, both born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents: Frederick Bunker (age 17), a Grocery Store Clerk; and Wade Bunker (age 14).

Fred Strayer and Mary E. Abbey were married about 1911 in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA.

William Wade Bunker died 1918 in Co. H, 162 Inf., A. E. F.; France.

George Bunker (age 47) and Millie N. Arnold (age 49) were married June 1918 in San Diego.

The 1918 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, and Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Republican), a Seamstress, are living at 3930 Normal, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 2, 1920 shows Margret A. Abbey (age 62) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1894 is a head of household widow living at 3930 Normal Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. Living with her were: divorced son, Fred K. Garrett (age 31) born in Isle of Man, England to Isle of Man, England-born parents and having emigrated in 1892 and becoming a Naturalized citizen in 1913, who is a Ship Carpenter; and married daughter, Mary E. Bunker (age 25) born in Kansas to Canadian and Isle of Man, England-born parents, who is a Seamstress. Also living there are two grandsons, both born in California to Ohio and Kansas-born parents: Kenneth Bunker (age 7); and Robert O. Bunker (age 4).

The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 6, 1920 shows Frederick Bunker (age 27) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents is a divorced Cigar Store Proprietor rooming at 1055 Second Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Also rooming there is: Tess McKay (age 29) born in Washington to Washington-born parents, an unemployed divorcee.

The 1922 San Diego County Voter Registration List shows Mrs. Margaret A. Abbey (Democrat), a Housewife, Mrs. Mary E. Bunker (Democrat), a Housewife, Ralph L. Henderson (Republican), a Druggist, and Mrs. L. Myrtle Henderson (Republican) a Housewife, are living at 3937 Cleveland, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. 

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 8, 1930 shows Margaret Abbey (age 73) is a widow born in England of England-born parents and is living alone in her own home valued at $7,500 at 1740 Meade Avenue, San Diego, San Diego Co., CA. She does not own a radio.

The 1930 U. S. Census taken on April 16, 1930 shows Fred S. Bunker (age 37) born in Ohio to Ohio-born parents and first married at age 26 is a Cigar Store Clerk living at 229 Beech Street, City of San Diego, San Diego Twp., San Diego Co., CA. Living with him is his wife, Tess H. Bunker (age 39) born in Washington to Washington and Minnesota-born parents, and first married at age 28. Also living at the same address is Mildred M. Albee (age 33) born in Washington to Washington and Minnesota-born parents, a divorced Cafe Waitress; and a widowed Lodger, Albert E. Thompson (age 42) born in Kansas to Kansas-born parents, a Restaurant Proprietor. Leigh Larson note: It appears that Fred married Tess as his second wife. Mary Bunker cannot be found after the 1920 census.

Fred Strayer Bunker was born December 25, 1892, in Bellefontaine, Logan Co., OH; Died October 22, 1948 in San Diego Co., CA. Mother's maiden name was Strayer.

William Wade Bunker was born July 19, 1895, near Maplewood, OH; Died 1918 in Co. H, 162 Inf., A. E. F.; France;  Mother's maiden name was Strayer. Killed in action in WWI. Marker at Greenwood Cemetery, Pleasant Twp., Logan Co., OH

Margaret Ann (Kneale) (Garrett) Abbey died February 10, 1947, in San Diego, San Diego Co., CA, at age 89.

Tess, Widow of Fred, lived in 1959 at h 3727-1/2 28th Street, San Diego.

The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, June 15, 1960

Death Takes S. A. Stubbs

Sheldon A. Stubbs Sr., 73, district circulation manager for The Oregonian, died Tuesday at Portland Sanitarium. Mr. Stubbs was born Dec. 6, 1886, in Delavan, Ill., and came to Portland in 1904. He lewd a busy and varied life, giving his attentions to scouting, youth groups, rock hounds stamp and coin collecting. In his younger years, he worked with various small newspapers, handling circulation, advertising and news reporting jobs. He had been with The Oregonian for 17 years. Survivors include his widow, Mary Elizabeth; two sons, Sheldon A. Stubbs Jr., and Robert O. Stubbs; a stepson, Kenneth W. Bunker; and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Christianson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 1 p. m. at A. J. Rose Mortuary. Mr. Stubbs was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. He resided at 3279 SE Market St.

The Oregonian, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Friday, May 8, 1970

HAROLD M. BARKER

Service for Harold M. Barker, of 7636 SE Hawthorne Blvd., will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel of Hennessey, Goetsch and McGee. Mr. Barker, 56, died at home Tuesday. Interment will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Barker was a steel fitter for Benz Spring Co. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Sister Miriam Barker, of Erie, Pa.; his father, Christopher, of Mill City and a sister, Mrs. Thelma Stubbs, of Nehalem.

Tess M. (Unknown) (McKay) Bunker died February 11, 1963, in San Diego Co., CA, at age 72.

The Oregonian, Portland, OR, October 31, 1992

ROBERT ORIN STUBBS

Robert Orin Stubbs, a Gladstone resident, died of a heart attack Wednesday in an Oregon City hospital. He was 78. A private service will be held. He was born Oct. 15, 1914, in San Diego and had lived most of his life in the Portland area. A labor union official, Mr. Stubbs worked as an agent and business manager for Laborers Union Local 296 for many years until his retirement in 1972. His wife, Thelma Stubbs, died in the early 1980s. Mr. Stubbs is survived by his daughter, Carole LaChapelle of Gladstone; brother, Sheldon of Beaverton; sister, Katherine of Everett, Wash.; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Disposition was by cremation.

The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, July 21, 2000

WADE O. BUNKER

July 26, 1944 - July 6, 2000

Wade O. Bunker, 55, of Bonita died July 6. He was born in San Diego. Mr. Bunker owned a pool service business and had served in the Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Betsy Bunker; daughters, Lisa Tynes of Chula Vista, Julie Bunker of Bonita and Chelsea Garcia of San Diego; and brother, Fred Bunker of San Diego. Services: 7 p.m. Wednesday, South Bay Baptist Church, 960 Fifth Ave., Chula Vista. Donations: South Bay Baptist Church. Arrangements: Bayview Cremation & Burial.

The San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego, CA, October 2, 2006

FRED WARREN BUNKER

Oct. 29, 1946 - Sept. 19, 2006

Fred Warren Bunker, 59, of Chula Vista died Sept. 19. He was born in San Diego and was a pipe fitter and welder in local shipyards. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Becky; sons, William, Patrick and Robert, all of Chula Vista, and Jason of San Diego; and two grandchildren. Services: none announced. Inurnment: 10 a.m. tomorrow, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Cabrillo Memorial Drive, Point Loma. Arrangements: Community Mortuary.

 

Daughter: Carole J. Stubbs (Born May 7, 1942) married Walter A. "Walt" LaChapelle (Born August 12, 1940).