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Jesse Ernest Minard
(1892-1981)

Jesse Ernest Minard was born on March 4, 1892 in Hawleyville, Page County, IA.

He was the son of Albert Everett and Mary Ellen (Knepple) Minard.

Jesse married Iva Watkins ( ? - ? ). The wedding ceremony took place in Clarinda, IA, on Feb. 28, 1918, by the hand of Rev. C.W. Stewart.

Iva was a native of Mound City, MO.

Prior to marriage, Iva taught school in Hawleyville. Later, they moved to Missouri, and later still to Palo Alto, CA.

The Minards had three sons -- Eugene W. "Gene" Minard, Oliver "Wendell" Minard and Charles Duane Minard. Son Wendell was born in Missouri circa 1925.

Jess and Iva at her parents' home in Mound City, the year they were married

Son Oliver "Wendell" Minard (1925-1944) served as a flight officer in the U.S. Armed Forces during World War II. Tragically, while stationed in England during the conflict, he passed away, on July 23, 1944, of causes not yet known. His remains were returned home for burial at Alta Mesa Memorial Park in Palo Alto, with services held at the Church of Latter Day Saints. He is one of far too many of our cousins to give their lives serving their nation during wartime. More will be added here when learned.

Later in life, the Minards resided in California in the town of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County. Their house is seen at right, circa 1966.

Jesse passed away on Jan. 4, 1981. He is buried in Palo Alto, CA.

More will be added here when learned.