The Shemwell Family

Eva J LowmanAge: 73 years1903–1977

Name
Eva J Lowman
Given names
Eva J
Surname
Lowman
Married name
Eva J Barnett
Shared note: Eva J Lowman and Treva K Lowman are twins
Birth December 19, 1903 22 22
Birth of a sisterTreva K Lowman
December 19, 1903
Census April 27, 1910 (Age 6 years)
Historical Event
Polio Epidemic
1916 (Age 12 years)

Note: Over 7,000 deaths and 27,363 cases reported in America's worst polio (infantile paralysis) epidemic - http://goo.gl/ZBEQA1
Historical Event
World War I
between 1917 and November 1918 (Age 13 years)

Note: The United States enters 'The Great War' where more than nine million combatants were killed- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I
Historical Event
Spanish Influenza Epidemic
1918 (Age 14 years)

Note: Spanish Influenza killed over 500,000 people in the United States, and somewhere between 20 and 40 million in what has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in history - http://virus.stanford.edu/uda/
MarriageEdwin Michael Barnett — View this family
November 10, 1922 (Age 18 years)
Birth of a son
#1
Richard Eugene Barnett
November 26, 1925 (Age 21 years)
Birth of a son
#2
Wayne Louis Barnett
July 14, 1929 (Age 25 years)
Historical Event
The Great Depression
October 1929 (Age 25 years)

Note: The Wall Street Crash sets off the Great Depression, the most severe worldwide economic depression in the 20th century - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression
Census April 5, 1930 (Age 26 years)
Census April 1, 1940 (Age 36 years)
Birth of a daughter
#3
Carol Ann Barnett
July 30, 1942 (Age 38 years)
Historical Event
World War II
between December 1941 and August 1945 (Age 37 years)

Note: The United States enters World War II after the attack at Pearl Harbor, a global war that involved the vast majority of the world's nations and including all of the great powers - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II
Census April 10, 1950 (Age 46 years)
Historical Event
Korean War
between 1950 and 1953 (Age 46 years)
Note: The Korean War was a war between the Republic of Korea (South Korea), supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), at one time supported by the People's Republic of China and the Soviet Union - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War
Death of a fatherOliver Perry Lowman
February 22, 1960 (Age 56 years)
Death of a motherAda Florence Bunn
July 2, 1961 (Age 57 years)
Death of a husbandEdwin Michael Barnett
May 4, 1972 (Age 68 years)
Death of a sisterTreva K Lowman
September 19, 1974 (Age 70 years)
Historical Event
Vietnam War
between 1946 and 1975 (Age 42 years)
Note: The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist regime of North Vietnam and its southern allies, known as the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. The divisive war, increasingly unpopular at home, ended with the withdrawal of U.S. forces in 1973 and the unification of Vietnam under Communist control two years later. More than 3 million people, including 58,000 Americans, were killed in the conflict. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War
Death July 24, 1977 (Age 73 years)
Burial
Cemetery - also add to Place of burial: Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Family with parents - View this family
father
Oliver Perry Lowman
Birth: August 25, 1881 — Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: February 22, 1960 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
mother
Ada Florence Bunn
Birth: August 7, 1881 — Richland Center, Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: July 2, 1961 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Marriage: March 25, 1903 — Fulton, Indiana, United States
9 months
herself
Eva J Lowman
Birth: December 19, 1903 22 22 — Indiana, United States
Death: July 24, 1977 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
twin sister
Treva K Lowman
Birth: December 19, 1903 22 22 — Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: September 19, 1974 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Family with Edwin Michael Barnett - View this family
husband
Edwin Michael Barnett
Birth: October 4, 1900 28 20 — Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, United States
Death: May 4, 1972 — South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
herself
Eva J Lowman
Birth: December 19, 1903 22 22 — Indiana, United States
Death: July 24, 1977 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Marriage: November 10, 1922 — St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
3 years
son
Richard Eugene Barnett
Birth: November 26, 1925 25 21 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
Death: October 14, 2021 — Indiana, United States
4 years
son
Wayne Louis Barnett
Birth: July 14, 1929 28 25 — Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United States
Death: July 31, 1998 — Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States
13 years
daughter
Carol Ann Barnett
Birth: July 30, 1942 41 38 — South Bend, Indiana, United States
Death: September 4, 2024 — Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Census1910 United States - Census transcript - Oliver Perry Lowman - Household

Rochester, Fulton, Indiana, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondMarrCHBCHLBPFBPMBPImmNatLangOccupationIndEmpUnempUnempRWSchHomeMortFarmCWBlindDeaf
Lowman, PerryheadMW27M17INININEnglishFiremanGas PlantWNo0YesYesOMH
Lowman, Ada FwifeFW27M1755INININEnglishNoneYesYes
Lowman, Eva JdaughterFW6SINININEnglishNoneYes
Lowman, Treva KdaughterFW6SINININEnglishNoneYes
Lowman, MonetessonMW4SINININEnglishNone
Lowman, Ray FsonMW0 years 6 monthsSINININNone
Lowman, Roy RsonMW0 years 6 monthsSINININNone

Census1930 United States - Census transcript - Edwin Michael Barnett - Household

Warren, Lake, Illinois, United States

NameRelationHomeV/RRadioFarmSexRaceAgeCondAMSchoolR/WBPFBPMBPLangImmNatEngOccupationIndustryCodeEmpWorkUnempVetWar
Barnett, Edwin MheadR25RNoMW29M22NoYesINININYesMachinistMotor FactoryWYes
Barnett, Eva JwifeFW26M19NoYesINININYesNone
Barnett, Richard EsonMW4 years 4 monthsSNoINININNone
Barnett, Wayne LsonMW0 years 8 monthsSNoILININNone

Census1940 United States - Census transcript - Edwin Michael Barnett - Household

South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States

NameInfoRelationHomeV/RFarmSexRaceAgeCondSchoolR/WBPCityCountyStateOccupationIndustryCodeEmpWorkWagesVetWar
Barnett, Edwin MheadR30NoMW39MNoINInspectorAviation PlantPW521410
Barnett, EvaxwifeFW36MNoIN00
Barnett, RichardsonMW13SYesIN
Barnett, WaynesonMW10SYesIL

Census1950 United States - Census transcript - Edwin Michael Barnett - Household

Mishawaka, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States

NameRelationSexRaceAgeCondBPNatDoing last weekHours WorkedOccupationIndustryClass
Barnett, EdwinheadMW49MarINWK40ForemanAircraft PartsP
Barnett, EvawifeFW46MarINH
Barnett, RichardsonMW24NevINWK40Service ManCanteen Co.P
Barnett, WaynesonMW20NevILWK40AssemblerAuto FactoryP
Barnett, Carol AnndaughterFW7NevIN

Name
Richard E Barnette Obituary and Family Listing Richard E. Barnette, 95, of Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away at 3:05pm on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on November 26, 1925 in Mishawaka, IN to Edwin and Eva (Lowman) Barnette. Richard is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughter, Donna (Sam) Warren of Cassopolis, MI; his sons, Dale Barnette of Nashville, TN and Daniel Barnette of McCormick, SC; his sister, Carol Ann Pallo of South Haven, MI; three grand children; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Barnette. Dick was a WWII veteran, having serviced in the AirForce (Army AirCorps) for 2 years. He was a mechanic for the B24 planes. Upon returning to Mishawaka, Dick was a Civil Defense Police Officer. He worked for 49 years at Northern Indiana Canteen Food and Vending Machines of South Bend. Dick was an Elder and Deacon for many years and served First Christian Church, Mishawaka faithfully. Dick was a member and Past Master of the Mishawaka Lodge #130 F. + AM. since 1966. He was still doing community volunteer work up until just a few years ago. Friends may call from 3:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Palmer Funeral Home-Bubb Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545, with a 5:00pm Masonic Service. A funeral service will take place at 12:00pm on Monday, October 18 at First Christian Church, 2511 E. 3rd Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233097424/richard-e-barnette
Name
Carol Ann Pallo (nee Barnette) Obituary and Family Listing Carol Pallo Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by St. Joseph Funeral Homes - Mayflower Chapel - South Bend on Sep. 10, 2024. Carol Ann (Barnette) Pallo, 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 04, 2024 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, MI with her family by her side. Carol was born on July 30, 1942 in South Bend, IN to the late Edwin M. and Eva (Lowman) Barnette. On June 14, 1964, Carol married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Pallo. He preceded her in death in 2011. Carol was also preceded in death by her daughter, SueAnn Getman, and her brothers, Wayne Barnette and Dick Barnette. Left to cherish Carol's memories are her sons, Andrew (Lori) Pallo, David (Nachisale Zee "Maggie") Pallo, James (Penny) Pallo, and 4 step-children; grandchildren, Mallory McKenzie, Robert McKenzie, Lucy Pallo, Benjamin Pallo, Dominick Pallo, Gabrielle Pallo, Angie (Kenny) Shipley, & Trisha (Tanner) Andrysiak, and 8 step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Cashis McKenzie, Westin Pallo, Toby Pallo, and 18 step-great-grandchildren. Carol's son, David is especially grateful to his mother, without her, he would have never met his wife, Maggie, or had his daughters, Lucy and Gabby. "Rest in peace mom, now go be with Papi". Carol graduated from Clay High School then went on to earn her nursing degree from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. She worked for Memorial Hospital for a few years, and retired from Healthwin Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center after over 25 years of employment. Carol was a beautifully pleasant person with a contagious laugh and a joyful spirit. She loved playing board games, card games, and enthusiastically frequented casinos. Carol dedicated her life to her family. She was an excellent cook and baker, showing her love for her family and friends through the delicious foods she made them. Carol loved spending summers at Jenola Park on the 3 Mile Lake watching her grandchildren and laughing the days away with friends. Visitation will be held from 11:00am – 1:00pm, with a funeral service beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at St. Joseph Funeral Home, Mayflower Road. Family will hold a private burial at a later date in New Carlisle Cemetery in New Carlisle, IN. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carol Ann (Barnette) Pallo, please visit our floral store. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/carol-pallo-obituary?id=56258624
Name
Eva J Lowman and Treva K Lowman are twins