Notes
Note for: George William Sharp, 16 JUN 1916 - 9 AUG 1982 Index
Individual note: Some confusion as to when he was born. Birth certificates say 6/16, mother said and the family bible states 6/26/1916.
Went to school in Mobridge SD.
Had tonsils out in Stratford, SD.
"Was a good looking boy" per George M.
Best friend was Gayne Moxness, James Caldwell and Don Whitman.
Don died on Death March in Bataan.
During flood of 1932, George and Gayne built a raft and used it at Marmouth ND. Married Marjorie and waited till they were married before telling anyone.
Was in the US Navy and was overseas during the war. "Really showed his talents there for electronics" per George M.
Attended RCA School at Merchandise Mart Bldg in Chicago, IL.
Graduated and came back to Sioux City to repair radios and televisions.
Lived at 2307 Jackson Street, Sioux City, Ia.
Owned Sharp Electronics and for a short time had a store where he sold televisions and radios. First store was located in South Sioux City, NE.
on Dakota Ave. He closed that store and opened another on 20th and Pierce St. in Sioux City, Iowa. The store failed but he continued radio and television servicing for many years after that.
Social Security # 478-12-8308
Religion: Episcopal
Loved music
Interned Memorial Park Cemetery
Medical Information:
Stroke: Yes
Cancer: Yes
Addictions: Yes smoking
Cause of Death: Cancer of the lungs
Died of oatcell cancer (lung and brain) after several years of chemo-therapy at VA hospital in Sioux Falls and Minneapolis.
Smoked heavily for many years (chain smoker).
Notes
Note for: Marjorie Geralda Coe, 9 APR 1921 - 7 MAY 1982 Index
Individual note: Attended East High School, Sioux City, Ia.
Attended Morningside College
Attended Wayne State College
Recieved teaching certificate from Wayne
Taught in country schools
Millville for 1 year and Concord for one year.
Loved music, played piano & violin, loved to bowl
Religion: Episcopal
Moved to Lyons Ne. 1969 to run bowling alley
Owner/operator Lyon's Bowling Alley
Medical Information:
5ft. 3in., 110lbs.
Cancer: Yes
Addictions: Yes
Excema: Yes
Cause of Death: Cancer of colon
Notes
Note for: George Marion Sharp, 30 APR 1893 - 30 DEC 1989 Index
Individual note: Born on Sharp farm 2 1/2 miles NE of Bristol, SD.
Grew up in Bristol and played baseball (pitched).
Attended Bristol school till 10th grade.
Played baseball. In 1909, George broke his arm pumping the handle of an old style hand car, while on a trip to Holmquist with the rest of the team to play a game. Attended University of Brookings SD in 1910-1911.
His good friend Charles Martin and him played pool together. "Pool Sharks" Visited the Black Hills with Charles.
Married Ida Maude Rankin at Grandma Rankin's homestead in Bristol 12/26/1912 George was 19, (Horatio had to sign the consent form) and Ida was 18.
Lydia Steile and Clarice Rankin (Ida's sisters) stood up for them.
Took over dad's farm for a couple of years.
Had a threshen outfit, separator man's name was Walter Moved to Hysham Montana about 1916 (George W. was a baby) Moved from Hysham to Minneapolis in 1919 to attend Dunwoody Institute.
Moved to Stratford, SD. then to Mobridge, SD.
Had a Ford Dealership, sold Model Ts, Stars, and Durants. Also sold "Fridgidaire". Owned a Model T and a 1930 Star touring car.
Went into business with Owens Mayes---Refrigeration Engineering.
Sold and built locker plants. George sold most of them, over $500,000 per year. Had a large crew that worked to install these plants.
Moved to Sioux City, Iowa about 1933
Later worked for D.K. Baxter of Sioux City, Iowa for 17 years.
Owned Sharp Heating in Sioux City, Ia.
Religion: Calvery Episcopal Church, Sioux City, IA.
Member Landmark Masonic Lodge #103 Sioux City, Iowa.
Married Ann Kortman after Ida died.
Moved to Cape Coral Florida. 5305 Bayshore Ave.
George combed his hair straight back like George William.
Like to fish, Raleigh Lake in Canada, for land locked Salmon.
Used copper lines fishing in 30ft depths. Caught 19-20 pounders.
Caught for in one day
Also fished at Cass Lake (Pine Crest Resort) and at Black Duck, MN.
Liked to wear square top straw hats.
Liked to hunt for pheasants.
Visited George William in 1981 whem Bobby was stricken with cancer.
Visited up North (Iowa and Minn) on his 90th birthday.
Cause of Death: Heart failure
Died in Cape Coral, cremated and the ashes buried in Memorial Park Cemetery of Sioux City, IA.
Notes
Note for: Ida Maud Rankin, 6 MAY 1894 - 9 OCT 1952 Index
Individual note: "Maud" is how her middle name is listed on her marriage license.
Religion: Episcopal
Went to Bristol school with George M.
19 years old when married
Lydia Steile and Clarice Rankin (sisters of Ida) witnessed her wedding.
Wore a cross on a chain around neck from her church confirmation Had long hair
Medical Information:
Cancer: Yes
Funeral Home: Ivan Winters, Morningside Ave, Sioux City, Iowa.
Memorial Park Cemetery