Families of Gladys Alta Lyle

GLADYS ALTA LYLE, daughter of HAZEL ALICE SHEN and WAGNER FINLEY LYLE, was born October 29, 1916 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota,⁷⁵ and died November 23, 2003 in Santa Barbara, California.

She married (1) MARCUS ANTHONY QUIROZ on June 28, 1933 in Los Angeles County, California.^{1128, 3541} He was born October 7, 1912 in Los Angeles County, California,¹⁰⁰ and died May 3, 1989 in Los Angeles County, California.²⁵⁰

She married (2) EDWARD K. BECKWITH on March 23, 1957 in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada.^{296, 1128} He was born March 4, 1909 in Toledo, Ohio, and died September 26, 2001 in Santa Barbara, California.

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Children of GLADYS ALTA LYLE and MARCUS ANTHONY QUIROZ:

1. Daughter
2. Daughter

Santa Barbara News-Press, October 10, 2001⁹³⁰

BECKWITH, EDWARD K

Ed passed away peacefully 26 September 2001. He was born 4 March 1909 at Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Woodward High School with Certification in Industrial Arts. After school he worked as a delivery and clean-up boy while training as a Dental Technician. After six years with one of the largest laboratories in the area, he accepted a position as a Sales Representative for JF Jelenko & Co, of NY a large manufacturer of golds and related products. Within a short period working for this company he was promoted to Regional Sales Manager an Clinician for the entire Southeastern United States. In 1940, he resigned from JF Jelenko and entered into a partnership operating the Hallmark Dental Laboratories in Miami. His laboratory was commissioned by the Public Health Services to construct dental appliances for the Officers Training Corp. and other Armed Forces during WWII. This arrangement made is unnecessary for the Armed Services setting up Dental Technical Departments in Florida.

During the year 1948, Ed sold his interest in the Hallmark Laboratory and returned to his old position with JF Jelenko, as Regional Sales Manager and Clinician for the entire Southwestern States.

Several years later, while travelling through Santa Barbara, he purchased the sale of a laboratory which he later renamed Mission Dental Laboratory and obtained numerous franchises in the dental field and serviced the entire Tri-Counties.

In 1968, Ed sold his laboratory and retired, but not for long. With his technical skills and experiences, he opened~ a specialized laboratory working in oral rehabilitation requirements. However, by 1975 this also proved too demanding, so he closed his studio and devoted his time to inventing dental products.

Also during Ed's youth, Ed was a Sharp Shooter having done Competitive Shooting at Camp Perry and becoming a Life Member of the American Rifle Association in 1935. He is a past member of the many Gun Club's in Santa Barbara and helped clear the land for the current range. Ed was a Past International Officer for the Wally Byam Caravan Club—Tri-County Unit. He was also a Past President of the Southern California Dental Laboratory Association and a long-time member of the El Triente y Cinco Dance Club. Especially, Ed was a member of the Elks Lodge 613 since the late 50's having demitted twice and is currently a member of the Santa Barbara Masonic Temple.

He leaves his wife, Gladys of 47 years and one daughter: Judith LeMaire Low and four grandchildren: Angelina, Deanne, Gina and Christopher; he also had two Step-daughters, Dolores Barton and Mariann Troeller.

Traditionally, family services will be held at sea. Ed's gift of gab will be missed. Your remembrance to Hospice would be appreciated.

Santa Barbara News-Press, December 1, 2003⁹³¹

BECKWITH, Gladys Alta Lyle

Gladys Alta Lyle Beckwith peacefully slipped away on 11-23-03 at 10:15 pm.

Born on 10-28-16 in Minn, Minn as a twin to Wagner DeWitt Lyle. At the age of 12 she moved to LA and attended Los Angeles High School. Gladys moved to Santa Barbara after marrying Edward K Beckwith who owned Santa Barbara Mission Dental Lab. Through the years she was very active in the genealogical world such as: Daughters of Am. Colonists; Colonial Dames XVII; COA # Armiger; Colonial Dames of the 17th Century; Guild of St Margaret of Scotland; Dutch Settlers Society; Magna Charta - El Triente Cinco; Royal Order of the Crown; Mayflower Society (life member); DAR (50 year member), Fort Plain NY Chapter (full member), Mission Canyon Santa Barbara Assoc, California Cameo - mother/daughter; Daughters of Union Veterans; Santa Barbara So Calif Genealogical Society; Wayne County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society; Am Defenders of Batan and Corregidor; Santa Barbara County Society; Rockbridge County Historical Society; Ladies Aux Military Order of Purple Heart plus many many community activities.

Gladys' heritage continues with daughters, Dolores Barton, Tehachapi and Mariann Troeller, Hawaii; grandsons, Mark Edward Barton, Edward Matthew Barton (deceased); nephew, Lyle Taylor and family; niece, Kathleen Powell and family.

The family is having a private memorial service. Any donations in Gladys Beckwith's name should honor one of the loved above heritage organizations. Contact the Genealogy Society for information.