Facts and Events
Per Laurel's Story (1979), from Lyle Jones, 26 Apr 1997: from p. 498: Jessie Margaret (Kinnick) Altimus, born November 24, 1897, in Carbon Co, Montana, attended the Laurel schools and married William B. Altimus, January 17, 1924. No children were born to this marriage, but Jessie reared two stepsons, Harold and William B. Altimus, Jr., sons of "Bill," as he was better known, by a previous marriage. Bill was engaged in the plumbing business in Laurel until his death in 1969. Jessie Altimus operated a lunchroom for railroad employees, south of the old yard office for many years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and was Worthy Matron of Zidonian Chapter No. 50 of the Order in 1933. She died April 14, 1947.
Picture of Gravestone from Lyle Jones, 5 Jun 1997. Has Middle initial K., for Kinnick, I assume. Husband not buried with her.
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