hmtl5 Julian Glenn Shook b. 01 Apr 1915 Collin County, Texas d. 24 May 1998 Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington: Gage and Shook Families

Julian Glenn Shook

Male 1915 - 1998  (83 years)


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  • Name Julian Glenn Shook 
    Born 01 Apr 1915  Collin County, Texas Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Died 24 May 1998  Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Person ID I1  Gage and Shook Families
    Last Modified 25 Sep 2023 

    Father Levi J. Shook,   b. Abt 1862, Arkansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother Nancy Elizabeth Dixon,   b. 15 Oct 1881, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1967, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 03 Jan 1904  Carter, Beckham County, Oklahoma Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F2  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine Charlotte Mills,   b. 16 May 1920, Seattle, King County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 05 Oct 2000, Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Last Modified 24 Jun 2019 
    Family ID F1  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 01 Apr 1915 - Collin County, Texas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 May 1998 - Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • US World War II Army enlistment records, 1938-1946
      Name: Julian G Shook
      Birth Year: 1915
      Race: White, citizen (White)
      Nativity State or Country: Oklahoma
      State of Residence: Oklahoma
      County or City: Tulsa
      Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1942
      Enlistment State: Texas
      Enlistment City: Camp Barkeley
      Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
      Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
      Grade: Private
      Grade Code: Private
      Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
      Component: Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
      Source: National Guard in Federal Service, after 3 months of Discharge
      Education: 4 years of high school
      Civil Occupation: Bookkeepers and cashiers, except bank cashiers
      Marital status: Single, with dependents
      Height: 69
      Weight: 121
    • LKH note:
      Obituary gives birthplace as Collins County, Texas.

      1930 census records gives birth place as Oklahoma.

      1950 census records gives birth place as Texas.

      WWII Draft info gives birthplace as Cartridge Hill, Texas. I'm uncertain as to where that is.

      Social Security application and Social Security death index both give birthplace as Seminole County, Oklahoma.
    • Wedding At Lakewood
      Two member of the Lakewood Little Theater, Miss Catherine Wills and J. Glenn Shook, have made plans to be married Nov. 21 at the Little Church on the Prairie at Lakewood, the Rev. Dr. William P. McCormick officiating.
      The bride-elect, daughter of Capt. And Mrs. Frank Mills, USMS, Seattle, is a member of the recreation staff of the American Red Cross at Madigan General hospital where she has been stationed since April, 1946. She was graduated from the University of Washington where she majored in drama and became a member of Zeta Phi Eta, national speech honorary.
      Mr. Shook, son of Mrs. N.E. Dixon of Sacramento, Calif., was a finance officer during World War II and served for five years in Australia, the South Pacific and Korea. Formerly a resident of Tulsa, Okla., he now makes his home in Lakewood.
      At the wedding Miss Mills will be attended by her sister, Mrs. W.V. Criddle and Miss Billie Wade, also a Red Cross recreation worker at Madigan. Best man will be Capt. Dan DeYoung of Fort Lewis who served with the bridegroom-elect in Australia. Parents of the couple and intimate friends will attend the ceremony. The new home is to be in Lakewood.
      The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 23 September 1948, page 9.
      [6]
    • Glenn Shook
      1915-1998
      Glenn Shook died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on May 24, 1998. Born on April 1, 1915 in Collin County, Texas he stayed in this area after his transfer to Fort Lewis in 1947. He was a finance officer serving in Australia and Korea before leaving the Army in 1948.
      Glenn was an avid golfer who at one time played from ‘scratch’. He brought much to his community through his involvement in P.T.A., Lakewood Players and the Episcopal Church. In 1983 he was awarded the Bishop’s cross because of his service to the Church during his residence in Enumclaw.
      Glenn will be remembered for his unfailing goodness, his sense of humor and his endless storytelling ability.
      He leaves his wife Cass, children Julian, Peter (Wendy), Victoria (Darrell Phare), Michael (Debra) and seven grandchildren.
      A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma. Memorial may be made to the Children’s Therapy Unit, Good Samaritan Hospital, Puyallup. Arrangements by Tuell-McKee Funeral Home 272. 1414.
      The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington. Thursday, 28 May 1998.
      [4, 6]

  • Sources 
    1. [S1] US Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

    2. [S2] US Department of Veterans Affiars BIRLS Death File.

    3. [S3] Washington death index.

    4. [S16] obituary.

    5. [S5] Oklahoma county marriage records, 1890-1995.

    6. [S94] Newspaper article.