Maggie Vincent Loftin Peets

Margaret Ethel 'Maggie' Vincent was the daughter of William Warren Vincent & Nancy Elizabeth Forbes, born in 1885 at Olympia, Washington.  She first married Zaza J 'ZJ' Loftin and then Walter Wiggons Peets - love the names!  

courtesy of fallen graver Rose Davis Wenstrom

Zaza and Maggie were married at Spokane in 1904 and had 2 children.


Thermopolis, WY, Library Obituary Files; 22 Oct 1908
Death of Z.J. Loftin
Z.J. Loftin passed from life to the Great Beyond at 12:30 Thursday morning, October 22, 1908, after suffering with an attack of typhoid fever for several weeks. He was thought to be doing well until complications arose that terminated fatally. He has been a resident of Thermopolis for the past four years, following the calling of salesman in mercantile establishments during that time. By courteous and upright conduct and strict integrity and industry he had won a high place in the esteem of the community.  Zaza J. Loftin was born in Missouri June 13, 1881, moving to Washington territory with his parents when a small child. He was married to Miss Margaret Vincent November 10, 1902, and came to this city two years later. He leaves a wife and two small children to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Besides these he leaves an aunt, Mrs. J.F. Weber, in this city and other relatives in Missouri and on the Pacific coast. Numerous friends did not forget the family in their bereavement but did what they could to make the burden of sorrow lighter.  The funeral was held from the Methodist church yesterday, Rev. P.N. Fredin officiating, and interment was in Monument Hill cemetery.

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Merrill Vincent Loftin was 18 when he died - he worked for a logging company and was crushed by a log.  

Zada Elizabeth married twice and died in 2004 at Portland.


The Oregonian - Thursday, January 15, 2004
Zada E. Westland died Jan. 6, 2004, at age 98.  Zada E. Loftin was born Sept. 14, 1905, in Cody, Wyo.  She was a caterer for Loaves & Fishes and previously a dental assistant and office manger in Portland.  She moved to Portland in the late 1930s.  Survivors include her sister, Thelma Dowgiallo; and nephew and care giver, Bill Caisse. Remembrances to Loaves & Fishes.  Private service.  Arrangements by Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes.


After marrying Walter in 1909 in Vancouver, British Columbia, they relocated to Oregon and along the way had 6 children - Phillip, Thelma, John, Edward, Vivian, and Ethel.  

Maggie & Walter are buried at the Forest View Cemetery, Forest Grove, Oregon.

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Philip died in 1990 - he and his brother John owned and operated a logging company together for a while.  Phillip is buried at Forest View Cemetery.

courtesy of Jo Frey

John William Peets, 84, of Waldport died at his home on Jan. 11, 1999.  He was born in St. Helens on Dec. 11, 1914 to Walter W. and Margaret Vincent Peets. He had been a resident of Waldport for the past 44 years.  His wife, Marjorie, whom he married in 1934, preceded him in death in 1990.  For more than 45 years, he was a self-employed logger.  He retired in 1979.  Survivors include his daughter, Judy Beck of Waldport; a son, John R. Peets of White City; sisters Thelma Dawgillo of Portland, Edwina Getchell of Waldport, and Zada Westland and Vivian Case, both of Portland; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.  The family suggests donations to the Alsi Historical Museum in Waldport.  At the decedent's request, no services are planned.  Bateman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

courtesy of Tracy Turner

Edward died at 7 years of age, and Thelma died at 94

courtesy of Martha Bray

Vivian died at 82 years of age and Ethel died at 77.

courtesy of JRC

courtesy of Tracy Turner