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Ruby Evelyn McQuisten
Last updated 7 Nov 2023 in Spear–Johnson Family.
Individual
Born: 10 Feb 1921 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Died: 12 Apr 1997 in Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Father: Francis M. McQuisten (bet 1882/1883 – ?)
Mother: Emma C. Jensen (bet 1887/1888 – ?)
marker-ruby-devers-1997: Gravestone of Ruby Evelyn McQuisten Paschen Devers (1997); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), memorial ID 92950609, both photographs uploaded 13 Jul 2012 by roxweb; citing “Woodlawn Cemetery (Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA), Section Crown Hill 3rd Add On – Plot # 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Ruby Evelyn McQuisten Paschen Devers).
obituary-robert-mcquisten-1941-dal2: Obituary for Robert H. McQuisten (1941); “McQuisten’s Body Found,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 May 2020), page image “United States of America, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, Argus-Leader, 19 Apr 1941” page 1; citing “The Daily Argus–Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 19 April 1941 (Saturday), page 1, column 3”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Ruby McQuisten).
obituary-elmer-paschen-1961: Obituary for Elmer T. Paschen (1961); “Area Obituaries / Elmer T. Paschen,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ Iowa ⟩ Sioux City ⟩ Sioux City Journal ⟩ 1961 ⟩ December ⟩ Dec 03 1961, Sun ⟩ Page 34”, column 6; citing “The Sioux City Sunday Journal (Sioux City, Iowa), 3 Dec 1961 (Sunday), page C6, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Ruby McQuisten).
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
Comment Detail: Source includes [married] name (Ruby Devers).
obituary-eva-olinger-2016: Obituary for Eva Leone Olinger (2016); “Obituaries: Eva Leone Olinger,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 21 Sep 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 2016 ⟩ October ⟩ Oct 13 2016, Thu ⟩ Main Edition ⟩ Page C6”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), October 13, 2016 (Thursday), page 6C, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Ruby [McQuisten]).
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes name (Ruby McQuisten) and [married] name (Ruby Devers).
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marker-ruby-devers-1997: Gravestone of Ruby Evelyn McQuisten Paschen Devers (1997); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), memorial ID 92950609, both photographs uploaded 13 Jul 2012 by roxweb; citing “Woodlawn Cemetery (Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA), Section Crown Hill 3rd Add On – Plot # 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Feb 10 1921).
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Feb. 10, 1921) and location (Sioux Falls [, South Dakota]).
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obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (April 12, 1997) and location (Danielson, Conn.).
marker-ruby-devers-1997: Gravestone of Ruby Evelyn McQuisten Paschen Devers (1997); Find A Grave (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), memorial ID 92950609, both photographs uploaded 13 Jul 2012 by roxweb; citing “Woodlawn Cemetery (Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, USA), Section Crown Hill 3rd Add On – Plot # 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (Apr 12 1997).
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
Comment Detail: Source notes that Eugene's sister Ruby (McQuisten) Devers died before Eugene (November 9, 2012).
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Family #1
Spouse/Partner: Elmer T. Paschen (1916 – 1961)
Married: 2 Dec 1942 in Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, United States
obituary-elmer-paschen-1961: Obituary for Elmer T. Paschen (1961); “Area Obituaries / Elmer T. Paschen,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ Iowa ⟩ Sioux City ⟩ Sioux City Journal ⟩ 1961 ⟩ December ⟩ Dec 03 1961, Sun ⟩ Page 34”, column 6; citing “The Sioux City Sunday Journal (Sioux City, Iowa), 3 Dec 1961 (Sunday), page C6, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (December 2, 1942) and location (Luverne, Minn.).
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes year (⟨conflict⟩). See research notes for conflict details.
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
Comment Detail: Source notes Ruby [McQuisten] and Ed Devers were married.
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes year (1967).
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Family #2
Spouse/Partner: Edward Devers (? – 1989)
Married: 1967
obituary-elmer-paschen-1961: Obituary for Elmer T. Paschen (1961); “Area Obituaries / Elmer T. Paschen,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ Iowa ⟩ Sioux City ⟩ Sioux City Journal ⟩ 1961 ⟩ December ⟩ Dec 03 1961, Sun ⟩ Page 34”, column 6; citing “The Sioux City Sunday Journal (Sioux City, Iowa), 3 Dec 1961 (Sunday), page C6, column 6”
Comment Detail: Source includes date (December 2, 1942) and location (Luverne, Minn.).
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes year (⟨conflict⟩). See research notes for conflict details.
obituary-eugene-mcquisten-2012: Obituary for Eugene M. McQuisten (2012); “Eugene M McQuisten,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 3 May 2021), image “United States of America ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus Leader ⟩ 2012 ⟩ 11 ⟩ 15 ⟩ main-edition" page B8; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 15 Nov 2012 (Thursday), page 8B, column 2”
Comment Detail: Source notes Ruby [McQuisten] and Ed Devers were married.
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes year (1967).
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Miscellaneous Facts
Events
Graduate: Washington High School, Abt 1939 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
Cemetery: Woodlawn Cemetery at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes school name (Washington High School). This is a common school name and the city is not named, but it is probably in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The date of "about 1939" is based on her age.
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
Comment Detail: Source includes cemetery name (Woodlawn Cemetery) and location (Sioux Falls [, South Dakota]). The burial had not yet taken place when the obituary was published.
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Attributes
Residence: at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States
obituary-robert-mcquisten-1941-dal2: Obituary for Robert H. McQuisten (1941); “McQuisten’s Body Found,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 13 May 2020), page image “United States of America, South Dakota, Sioux Falls, Argus-Leader, 19 Apr 1941” page 1; citing “The Daily Argus–Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 19 April 1941 (Saturday), page 1, column 3”
Comment Detail: Source includes location (Sioux Falls [, South Dakota]) and obituary date of 19 April 1941.
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Research Notes (Conflicts/Spelling/Followup)
CONFLICTS
Marriage Date (Paschen--McQuisten): This database uses 2 Dec 1942. The obituary for Ruby Devers gives the year 1943. [obituary-ruby-devers-1997]
obituary-ruby-devers-1997: Obituary for Ruby (McQuisten) Devers (1997); “Obituaries / Ruby Devers,” Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com: accessed 7 Nov 2023), “⟩ United States ⟩ South Dakota ⟩ Sioux Falls ⟩ Argus-Leader ⟩ 1997 ⟩ April ⟩ Apr 17 1997, Thu ⟩ Page 27”, column 4; citing “Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), 17 Apr 1997 (Thursday), page 3D, column 4”
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