Elizabeth Young 1895-1982

and her descendants

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Elsie was the youngest daughter in a family of 10 children, and she was raised and worked on the family farm in her early years. She later worked as a typesetter at the Orepuki newspaper "The Advocate".

At the age of 28 (when ?) she married Stacey Alexander Walker and went to live in Tuatapere. They had four children - Elma was born on 21 December 1925 (where ?), Hugh Alexander was born on 8 December 1930 (where ?), Stacey MacGregor was born on (when ?) (where ?) 1936 and Neil James was born on (when ?) 1938 (where ?).

The early years of her marriage were naturally taken up with her children, but she also took an active interest in tennis and golf. She played the piano at the picture theatre for the silent movies, and daughter Elma has vivid memories of sitting beside her when very young and getting lost in the magical world of moving pictures, as Elsie played spooky, cowboy and Indian music, etc. She accompanied many of the local singers, played in concerts and for the local dancing teacher.

When World War II broke out, she became very involved in the local war effort, being a foundation member of the Red Cross Society. She was a strong supporter and worker for the Plunket Society, she was a Life Member of the Women's Section R.S.A., and an energetic worker for the Patriotic Society.

During the war years a band was formed with Reg Leonard, Roy and Billy Menpes and Elsie. Quite often they were joined by her niece, Nancy Young as well as Kevin Leonard and Leo Coombes. They played all over the district to farewell and welcome home the servicemen, as well as many other functions. There were nearly always one or two dances in the week for the war effort, and it was all voluntary.

Elsie and Stacey left Tuatapere in 1956 and built a home on Rata Road, Otatara where they lived for 7 years, and then moved to Leet Street, where they spent the remainder of their years together. After Stacey's death on 9 December 1977 she went to live at George Street, with her memories, her love and interest in her family and grandchildren.

Her love of music was there always, and even in her late years and up to the time she went to Walmsley House, she still occasionally played the piano. She died at Peacehaven on 29 November 1982 at the age of 86.

ELMA WALKER was bom at Tuatapere on 31 December 1925 of parents Elizabeth and Stacey Alexander Walker. She was educated at Tuatapere Primary and Southland Girls High School and was prominent at sport, representing Southland at basketball and Captain on the Southland Softball Team.

She engaged in secretarial work before her marriage. She married Noel Dixon in (when ?) 1948 and they had four sons - Terry was born on (when?) 1948 (where ?), Stephen William was born on (when ?) 1952 (where ?), Geoffrey Noel was born on (when ?) 1954 (where ?) and James was born on (when ?) 1958 (where ?).

The couple divorced (when ?).

Elma then married Ross Hewton on 5 February 1982 (where ?) and they live at 126 Grant Road, Otatara.

TERRY DIXON was bom in (when ?) 1948 (where ?) to parents Elma and Noel Dixon. He was educated at Stoke Primary and Riccarton High School and Waimea College, Nelson.

He represented Canterbury at diving and was the Intermediate Champion. Terry is a Sales Manager and married Yvonne Smith (when ? where ?) and they have four children - Michelle was bom on (when ?) 1978 (where ?), Katrina was bom on (when ?) 1980 (where ?), Jonathon was born on (when ?) 1982 (where ?) and Angelique was bom on (when ?) 1984 (where ?). They live in Wellington - current address ?

STEPHEN WILLIAM DIXON was bom in (when ?) 1952 (where ?) to parents Elma and Noel Dixon . He was educated at Stoke and Waimea in Nelson and Burnside High School in Christchurch.

He married Patsy O'Connell (when ? where ?) and they have one son - Peter was bom on (when ?) 1981 (where ?).

Stephen works as a builder in the Wanaka area. The couple divorced and Steven now lives ?

GEOFFREY NOEL DIXON was born in (when ?) 1954 (where ?) to parents Elma and Noel Dixon. He was educated at Stoke Primary and Burnside High Schools.

He is an artist and lives in the Blue Mountains in Australia, and is single. (current address ?)

TREVOR STACEY DIXON was bom on (when ?) 1958 (where ?) to parents Elma and Noel Dixon. He was educated at Avonhead, Christchurch Primary and Riccarton High School. He was a keen Soccer player.

He married Carol Murray (when ? where ?) and they have two sons - Michael was bom on (when ?) 1988 (where ?) and Aaron James was bom on 13 December 1990 (where ?).

They own a fast food business and live at 20 Rex Street, Riccarton, Christchurch.

HUGH ALEXANDER WALKER was born on 8 December 1930 at Tuatapere to parents Elma and Noel Dixon. He attended Tuatapere Primary and Waitald Boys High School. A builder all his life, mostly in the Gore area. His interest in local affairs includes several years on the Gore Borough Council before becoming Deputy Mayor for twelve years.

Hugh has for the most of his life been a keen golfer, representing Southland, and also representing Southland in badminton.

He married Lorraine Reid in 1955 and they have 5 sons - Grant Alex was born on 12 August 1956 (where ?), Peter was born on 12 October 1957 (where ?), Stephen Hugh was born on 3 March 1960 (where ?), Michael John was born on 10 December 1963 (where ?) and Craig was born on 21 November 1964.

Hugh and Lorraine are living in retirement at 12 Mulberry Lane, Wanaka.

GRANT ALEX WALKER was born on 12 August 1956 to parents Hugh Alexander and Lorraine Walker. He was educated at Gore Primary and Gore High Schools.

He married Karen Stevens on (when ? where ?) and they had two children - Nicola Anne was born on 10 April 1982 and Renee Lee was born on 5 July 1984.

Grant and Karen divorced (when ?). He is a factory Manager and lives at Howden Street, Te Anau.

PETER WALKER was born on 12 October 1957 to parents Hugh Alexander and Lorraine Walker. He was educated at Gore Primary and Gore High School.

He married Anne Louise Capitaneas (when ? where ?), and they have two children - Hannah Elizabeth was born on 25 June 1986 (where ?), and Sarah Louise was born on 9 July 1988.

Peter is a builder by profession and their address is Drysedale Road, Invercargill.

STEPHEN HUGH WALKER was born on 3 March 1960 to parents Hugh Alexander and Lorraine Walker. He was educated at Gore Main and West Primary and Gore High School.

He married Kay Marie Palmer (when ? where ?) and they have three children, including twins - Jasmine Eve and Nicola Kay born on 26 February 1984 (where ?) and Scott Nicholas who was born on 19 December 1986 (where ?).

Stephen is farming, as well as being a builder and they live at 21A Lake Road, Leeston.

MICHAEL JOHN WALKER was born on 10 December 1963 to parents Hugh Alexander and Lorraine Walker. He was educated at West Gore Primary and John McGlashon High School in Dunedin.

He married Jacqueline Lloyd and they have one child - Jonathon Walker was born on 14 November 1986 (where ?). Michael is a builder and the family address is Cnr Robertson & Lindisfame Streets, Invercargill.

CRAIG WALKER was bom on 21 November 1964 to parents Hugh Alexander and Lorraine Walker. He was educated at Gore Primary and John McGlashon High School.

He married Tania Elizabeth Mason (when ? where ?), and works as a Farmer and Builder. As a sportsman he represented North Canterbury at Rugby. They live at 50 Randolf Street, Christchurch.

STACEY McGREGOR WALKER was bom on (when ?) 1936 (where ?) to parents Elizabeth and Stacey Alexander Walker. He was educated (where ?).

He married Marie Officer (when ? where ?) and they have three children - Julie was bom on (when ?) 1961 (where ?); she died at only 3 years old on (when ?) 1963 (where ?). Their other children - David was bom on (when ?) 1963 (where ?) and Janine was bom on (when ?) 1965 (where ?).

NEIL JAMES WALKER was bom at Tuatapere on (when ?) 1938 to parents Elizabeth and Stacey Alexander Walker. He was educated at Tuatapere Primary and Waiau District High School. He played badminton, representing Southland from 1968-1973. He won the Southland Mens Doubles Title in 1972 and the South Island Mens Doubles Title in 1973. He also won the Southland B Grade Squash Title in 1978. Neil has also played on a five handicap in golf.

He married Coral Cloughley in (when ?) 1961 (where ?) and they had two sons - Richard James was born on 11 April 1962 (where ?) and Brent McPherson was born on 15 November 1963 (where ?).

Neil operates a septic tank cleaning business. He separated from Coral and he now lives at 24 George Street, Invercargill.

RICHARD JAMES WALKER was bom at Invercargill on 11 April 1962 to parents Neil James and Coral Walker. He attended North Invercargill Primary and Southland Boys High School. Richard is a mechanic.

He married Cherie Kelly on 3 September -1988 (where ?). They have a daughter Amanda Kate who was bom (when ?) October 1990 (where ?).

Their current address is 87 George Street, Invercargill.

BRENT McPHERSON WALKER was bom in Invercargill on 15 November 1963 to parents Neil James and Coral Walker. He attended North Primary and Southland Boys High School.

He married Kerry Fairweather in (when ?) 1987 (where ?).

Brent is an A.M.P. agent in Invercargill and his interest in music gained him the Bass Guitar Award of the Year 1988. He plays in a dance band in Invercargill. Brent and Kerry have two sons - Samual Alan was bom on 17 July 1989 and Christopher Russell was bom on (when ?) November 1990.

Their present address is 13 Abbot Street, Invercargill.

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