Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
Heathcock Genealogy Database - Person Sheet
NamePearl Jessie Garten , 3C1R
Birth3 Sep 1908, Abilene, Dickinson Co KS
Death3 Jul 1998, Abilene, Dickinson Co KS Age: 89
FatherHardy Lealtes Garten (1869-1936)
MotherSarah Elizabeth Lacy (1877-1941)
Spouses
Birth23 Sep 1901, Prarie Home, Cooper Co MO
Death20 Jul 1955, Abilene, Dickinson Co KS Age: 53
ChildrenPauline Christine (1926-2014)
 Joseph L. (1928-2021)
 Patricia (1930-1980)
 Martha Pearl (1931-1959)
 Louise Marie (1933-2013)
 Cecelia Ann (1935-2021)
 Jane F. (1940-)
 Irene Adele (1944-)
 Linda Katherine (1947-)
Notes for Pearl Jessie Garten
Pearl Garten Zey5119

ABILENE — Pearl Zey, 89, Abilene, died Friday, July 3, 1998, at her home.

Mrs. Zey was born Pearl Garten on Sept. 3, 1908, in the Sand Springs area and was a longtime resident of Abilene. She and her husband founded Zey's Markets in 1929, which she operated until retiring in 1970; opened one of Abilene's first locker plants; and raised cattle and farmed west of Abilene for many years. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Abilene.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Louis Joseph Zey in 1955, Beryl Chrisco and Wes Anderson; two daughters, Patricia Corley and Martha Cook; a grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Joe Zey of Abilene; six daughters, Pauline Sims, Louise Miller and Jane Veal, all of Abilene, Cecelia Sexton of Manhattan, Irene Glennon of Holt, Mo., and Linda Davis of Kansas City; 42 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Abilene, the Rev. Louis Mattas officiating. Burial will be in Mount St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene.

A rosary will be said at 5 p.m. Sunday at Danner Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Abilene Home Health, Hospice, Abilene Public Library or the church.

Visitation will be at the funeral home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene 67410.
Notes for Louis Joseph (Spouse 1)
1940 Census of Abilene, Dickinson Co KS
Household Members Age Relationship

Louis Zey 38 Head
Pearl Zey 31 Wife
Pauline Zey 13 Daughter
Joseph Zey 11 Son
Patricia Zey 10 Daughter
Martha Zey 9 Daughter
Louisa Zey 7 Daughter
Cecelia Zey 4 Daughter

1950 Census of Abilene, Dickinson Co KS
Household Members Age Relationship

Louis Zey 48 Head
Pearl Zey 41 Wife
Martha Zey 19 Daughter
Louise Zey 17 Daughter
Cecelia Zey 14 Daughter
Jane Zey 9 Daughter
Irene Zey 5 Daughter
Linda Zey 3 Daughter
Louella Klein 19 Daughter
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