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Lorraine Bessie McCuistion

Lorraine Bessie McCuistion[1]

Female 1931 - 2016  (84 years)

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  • Name Lorraine Bessie McCuistion 
    Born 15 Sep 1931  North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 21 May 2016  San Diego, San Diego County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Buried Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I6160  Family
    Last Modified 8 Sep 2016 

    Father John Fletcher McCuistion,   b. 22 Feb 1871, Ray County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Nov 1935, Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Julia Mae Finch,   b. 31 Oct 1900, Norwood, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Mar 1961, North Platte, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Married 1915 
    Family ID F2016  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Richard Earl Fuller,   b. 22 Jun 1924, Maywood, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 2014, Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 8 Oct 1949  [2] 
    Children 
     1. James R. Fuller
     2. Gail R. Fuller
     3. Beverley Marlene Fuller,   b. 28 Aug 1954, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Aug 1954, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     4. Barbara J. Fuller
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F2881  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 21 May 2016 - San Diego, San Diego County, California Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Letter from Lorraine: 'as far as us children know, our father was married before, and there was either 4 children or three--two girls, Lena McCuistion and Leitha McCuistion and son, George McCuistion. They married and did live in Texas. I do not remember if the other child was a boy or girl. Our father died in 1935, and at that time, I was just 4 years old. My mother did not remarry till in 1944 and she married Henry C. Bartholomew; he passed away in 1957 and she remarried again in 1959 to charles W. Cheever. Mother passed away in 3 March 1961."

  • Sources 
    1. [S65] Letter 1967.

    2. [S2927] Find a Grave, 8 September 2016; Bessie McCuiston Fuller.
      Bessie "Lorraine" McCuiston Fuller

      Birth: Sep. 15, 1931
      North Platte
      Lincoln County
      Nebraska, USA
      Death: May 21, 2016
      San Diego
      San Diego County
      California, USA
      Bessie “Lorraine” Fuller, 84, of North Platte, passed away May 21, 2016, in San Diego, California.
      Bessie “Lorraine” Fuller was born on Sept. 15, 1931, the youngest child of Jueal (Finch) and John McCuiston. She was raised in North Platte, leaving for two years as a child to live in Snyder, Colorado.
      Lorraine married Richard “Dick” Fuller on Oct. 8, 1949. Together they shared 65 years, until his passing on Dec. 13, 2014. Her husband worked for Union Pacific Railroad. After his retirement, they both enjoyed fishing and spending time at the lake in their motor home. Lorraine could really cook up a great-tasting catfish.
      Lorraine enjoyed gardening and planting her flowers and was always involved in some sort of craft, including quilting, embroidery, arts, painting and floral arrangements. She enjoyed baking cakes, cookies and candy to give out to friends. Word search was a favorite pastime and she felt it helped to keep a healthy brain. She made over 100 glass and crystal beaded bracelets shortly before her passing that she enjoyed gifting to friends and family.
      Lorraine was a care provider most of her life, beginning with a home delivery of her niece when she was only 15 years old. She helped care for her son, James, and daughter-in-law, Nancy, as they struggled with cancer and then helped raise her granddaughter, Brandi. For many years she helped her husband through his journey with Alzheimer’s. She loved her little dog Missy, who brought her great joy and companionship.
      Lorraine had many family and friends who loved her and will miss her sweet face and conversations. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but Heaven is happy that she is home. Lorraine always said her prayers and felt God close in her heart.
      She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; infant daughter, Beverly Marlene; son, James and his wife, Nancy; brothers, Bob, Denver, Rich and Jack; and sister, Gladys.
      Survivors include her brother, Berley McCuiston; daughters, Gail (Steve) Waltman and Barbara (Darwin) Thompson; grandchildren, Brandi Walker, Lesley Lay, Andrea Lyon and Bailey Thompson; seven great-grandchildren, James, Hailey, Marley, Talon, Stella, Ruby and Dalton; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
      Private services are pending.
       Family links: 
       Spouse:
        Richard Earl Fuller (1924 - 2014)
        Children:
        Beverly Marlene Fuller (1954 - 1954)*
      Burial:
      Fort McPherson National Cemetery
      Maxwell
      Lincoln County
      Nebraska, USA
       Created by: GLG
      Record added: Jun 28, 2016
      Find A Grave Memorial# 166155571