Ryan Michael Howard

Michael married Virginia Lynn Wilkinson [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Name:
From an e-mail dated 25 Jun 2008 from Carolyn Wilkinson: "There certainly is confusion on the Jr. etc - Jim's Dad [born 1897] apparently was a Jr. but since his Dad died when he was so young he dropped the Jr. When my Jim was born [1927] he became a Jr. When our son was born Grandpa was still alive so he became JWW III - and of course when our grandson was born he became JWW IV."

James married Carolyn Ann Mickelsen on 27 Jun 1953 in Ft. Shafter Chapel, Honolulu, Hawaii. Carolyn (daughter of Arthur Emil Mickelsen and Carolyn Elizabeth Ray) was born on 28 Jan 1930 in San Antonio, Texas; died on 3 Mar 2023 in Kaneohe, Hawaii. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Biography: 1 Mqy 2023; Carolyn Ann Mickelsen, only daughter of Mick and "Jack," was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 28, 1930. She joined Frank, her older brother by 7 years, to complete the family. Her father, a graduate of West Point, began as an Army Major in the Signal Corps. As families in the military often do, she relocated a lot attending six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. She recalled fond memories of having lived in the Philippines between 6 and 8 years old before the move to Evanston, Illinois outside of Chicago. In early 1942, soon after the start of WWII, Mick received orders to train in DC and soon sailed for England leaving his 11-year-old daughter and wife until his return in 1945. Along with many others during the war, Carol learned to adapt and honed skills on how to bloom even with things as they were. With her older brother in the service as well, Carol spent time alone, developing a passion for reading and starting things anew. While living at home she entered George Washington University at nearby DC. Campus life mainly consisted of classes and the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Summertime presented new prospects so she worked at the Pentagon while also enjoying adventures with dear friends Claire and Miriam. When retelling stories of this era she often beamed when recalling the weekend getaways and the dances at Annapolis. In June 1952 she graduated from George Washington University as an English Literature Major - a natural choice. Graduation presented more change, and since the young gentleman she had her eye on did not propose marriage, change she would. Uncertain of her next step, she consulted with a counselor aware of the opportunity to relocate to Hawaii with her parents. His advice, "Carolyn, it's a no brainer, go to Hawaii!" Her father, now a Colonel, was transferred to Fort Shafter in 1952, so off she went! Surprisingly, this would actually be her first time living on an Army Post. After a grueling cross-country drive on surface roads from the East coast, the three of them boarded a Troop Ship in San Francisco arriving two weeks later in Honolulu. At the ripe old age of 22, she docked at Honolulu Harbor unaware that this is where she would live another 71 full and wonderful years! Shortly after arriving in the islands, she secured a job as a Customer Service Rep with Mutual Telephone. Then as destiny would have it, it was at a Christmas party that she met her husband-to-be, James Wilkinson. A dashing young man, who fell head over heels in love with this young sparkly gal. Apparently with no time to waste they began dating in December, announced their engagement in February, and were married June 27, 1953. Their first apartment atop Pacific Heights had a marvelous view of Diamond Head with not a high-rise in sight! Soon, expecting their first child, they apprehensively chose to relocate to the "country" into a newly-built home in the watermelon patches of Kailua. It was in Kailua they built their life together and raised five children. Mom recited many wonderful sayings that reflect her character and strengths. Patient, loving, content, loyal, and faithful, to touch on only a few. She will be so very missed by her family, her community of friends at Pohai Nani, First Presbyterian Church, and so many others she befriended over the years. Carolyn Ann Wilkinson, 93, of Kaneohe, Oahu took her last breath on earth and first steps in Heaven on March 9, 2023. Left to celebrate her beautiful spirit and carry on her legacy are her surviving children: her son Jim Wilkinson, and wife Judy, son Michael Wilkinson and wife Steffany, daughter Karen Killian and husband Ron, daughter Gini Howard and husband Mike, and her son-in-law Bob Springer, 16 grandchildren, and 18 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Jim, her precious daughter Ann Springer, and her beautiful granddaughter Kari Wilkinson. Aloha Nui Loa and A Hui Hou, Sweet Carolyn!

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Died:
Pohai Nani Residence - 45-090 Namoku
Street, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Toolmaker, Head of Double Seamer Dept. Hawaiian Pineapple Co.
• Residence: 1942, 4236 Carnation Place, Honolulu, Hawaii

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From: fpao@saintlouishawaii.org [mailto:fpao@saintlouishawaii.org] Sent: 02 July 2003 18:56To: craig@hmdp.comSubject: Re: Albert Joseph WILKINSONAloha, kaua e Craig: Records that I have going back so far are not complete. All I have are the following: Albert Wilkinson [09/03/1912 to 06/06/1913] Junior Year - Grade 11; Charles Wilkinson [09/05/1922 to 06/15/1923] Freshman Year - Grade 09; James Wilkinson [09/03/1912 to 06/19/1914] Junior & Senior Year, it would seem that he did graduate from Saint Louis College [name of school at that time]. There is a picture of James on his transcript; this means he graduated from St. Louis College. The records do not show the names of parents, birthdates, reason for leaving. They just indicate the information that I am sending to you.
Brother Franklin PaoRegistrarfpao@saintlouishawaii.org (808) 739-4729 Direct(808) 739-4853 Fax
Saint Louis School3142 Waialae AvenueHonolulu, HI 96816-1579www.SaintLouisHawaii.org

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From an e-mail dated 25 Jun 2008 from Carolyn Wilkinson: "There certainly is confusion on the Jr. etc - Jim's Dad [born 1897] apparently was a Jr. but since his Dad died when he was so young he dropped the Jr. When my Jim was born [1927] he became a Jr. When our son was born Grandpa was still alive so he became JWW III - and of course when our grandson was born he became JWW IV."

Buried:
Sec. B, 196-B-2

James married Helen Kathryn (Katherine) Nelson on 11 May 1921 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Helen (daughter of Robert Nelson and Sophia K. Dinesen) was born on 17 Apr 1903 in Seattle, Washington; died on 26 Apr 1985 in Kaneohe, Hawaii; was buried on 02 May 1985 in Diamond Head Memorial Park, Honolulu, Hawaii. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Buried:
Sec. B, 196-B-3

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• Education: 18 Nov, West Point - class grad. early to go to France

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Buried:
Section Pc Site 1-B

Arthur married Carolyn Elizabeth Ray on 16 Jun 1919 in Church Around the Corner, New York City, New York. Carolyn (daughter of Franklyn Healy Ray and Henrietta Konradina Jaeger) was born on 16 Apr 1898 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania; died on 18 Jan 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii; was buried in Fort Sam Houston Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]