John Raymond
GENDREAU
Born
March 10, 1913
,
Lampman, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died
April 9, 1988
,
Tacoma, Washington, USA
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Born: March 10, 1913 in Lampman, Saskatchewan, Canada
Father:
Cleophas GENDREAU
Mother:
Zenaide Marie CÔTÉ
Paternal grandparents:
Isiah François (Frank) GENDREAU
, Marie GLAUDE
Maternal grandparents:
Lazare Martin COTE
, Marie Clarice "Clarisse" BERGERON
John Raymond was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1940.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Raymond married Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI 6 May 1939 in Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI was born April 17, 1916 in South Praire, Washington, USA. Dorothy Martha died September 10, 1997 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. Dorothy Martha was the child of Józefa "Jos" M GRABINSKI (GRABIŃSCY) and Eufrozyina "Rosina" "Eva" KARNEY.
John Raymond GENDREAU died April 9, 1988 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.
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WORK & OCCUPATION
Occupation
Recorded occupation: Furniture repair and truck driver
Spouse & Children of John Raymond GENDREAU
John Raymond GENDREAU married 
Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI
Marriage date: 6 May 1939
Marriage place: Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA
Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI was the child of Józefa "Jos" M GRABINSKI (GRABIŃSCY) and Eufrozyina "Rosina" "Eva" KARNEY
Dorothy Martha GRABINSKIMarriage date: 6 May 1939
Marriage place: Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA
Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI was the child of Józefa "Jos" M GRABINSKI (GRABIŃSCY) and Eufrozyina "Rosina" "Eva" KARNEY
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Birth — 1913March 10, 1913
Lampman, Saskatchewan, Canada
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1939 Marriage / PartnerJohn Raymond GENDREAU and Dorothy Martha GRABINSKI 6 May 1939, Puyallup, Pierce, Washington, USA
He was 26 years old.
1940
Name: John Gendreau
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 3, Puyallup, Puyallup Election Precinct 1, Pierce, Washington, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 27-80
Family Number: 100
Sheet Number and Letter: 4B
Line Number: 72
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 4356
Digital Folder Number: 005460348
Image Number: 00484
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John Gendreau Head M 27 Canada
Dorothy Gendreau Wife F 23 Washington
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Name: John Gendreau
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Ward 3, Puyallup, Puyallup Election Precinct 1, Pierce, Washington, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Marital Status: Married
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Canada
Birth Year (Estimated): 1913
Last Place of Residence: Same Place
District: 27-80
Family Number: 100
Sheet Number and Letter: 4B
Line Number: 72
Affiliate Publication Number: T627
Affiliate Film Number: 4356
Digital Folder Number: 005460348
Image Number: 00484
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
John Gendreau Head M 27 Canada
Dorothy Gendreau Wife F 23 Washington
1940 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking. The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)Obituary
Tacoma News Tribune: Mr. Gendreau worked at Saxton's Furniture. He was a member of Visitation Church. Teamster's Local 313 and the A.O.U.E. Survivors wife Dorothy, son Raymond John, daughter Mrs. Lewis (Sharon)) Helgren, brothers Joseph and Harvey, sister Evelyn Roscoe, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a son Thomas A. Gendreau preceded his father in death.
Tacoma News Tribune: Mr. Gendreau worked at Saxton's Furniture. He was a member of Visitation Church. Teamster's Local 313 and the A.O.U.E. Survivors wife Dorothy, son Raymond John, daughter Mrs. Lewis (Sharon)) Helgren, brothers Joseph and Harvey, sister Evelyn Roscoe, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a son Thomas A. Gendreau preceded his father in death.
Death — 1988April 9, 1988
Tacoma, Washington, USA
He died at the age of 75.
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Burial details for John:
Calvary Cemetery in Tacoma Washington
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