Ball, Alberta - Revision history

Betty at 16:43, 23 January 2013

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==Birth==
M. Alberta Ball (Mildred Alberta) was born to [[Clyde L. Ball]] and [[Alta Mae Sholtes]] Ball on January 6, 1913 in the village of Berne, Albany, NY. In 1920, with her younger sister, [[Gertrude Marion Ball]], the family moved over to the Ball farm on Switzkill Road.

==Education== 
In June 1929 at the age of 16 Alberta graduated from Schoharie High School. She graduated from New York State Teachers College in 1933.
==Occupation== 

Alberta was a math teacher. She taught 2 years at Averill Park Central, 15 years at [[Berne-Knox-Westerlo]] Central and then 15 years at Schoharie Central. She taught a Sunday School Class at [[St. Paul's Lutheran Church]] where she also served as treasurer for several years. She had a major part in founding the [[Berne Public Library]], and had a passion for history. She was a founder of the [[Berne Historical Society]], and a leader in the [[Uhia Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star]]. She was the Berne correspondent for The [[Altamont Enterprise]] for 35 years.
==Marriage & Children== 
In 22 Aug. 1934 she married Raymond H. Wright, of whom she was married to for 53 years. They purchased and operated the Ball farm for several years. They had three daughters:
*Ruth Elaine Wright (1 May 1937 - 19 Aug. 1985)
*Janet Marlene Wright (7 Feb. 1939 - 1 Mar 2009)
*Jean Marilyn Wright
==Death==
At home, March 13, 2010, Berne, NY. She was buried on May 8, 2010 at [[Woodlawn Cemetery]], Berne, Albany County, NY.

==Obituary== 
Berne - Alberta B. Wright, 97, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Clyde Ball and Alta Sholtes Ball on January 6, 1913. In June 1929 at the age of 16 Alberta graduated from Schoharie High School. She graduated from New York State Teachers College in 1933. In 1934 she married Raymond H. Wright, of whom she was married to for 53 years. She was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School and was treasurer for many years. While teaching and going to school, Alberta received a math-teaching degree in 1937. She had a passion for teaching math and she taught at Averill Park Central for 2 years, Berne-Knox Central for 15 years and Schoharie Central for 15 years. Alberta was a member of the National Education Association, Parent Teachers Association, a life member of Delta Kappa Gamma Fraternity, Eastern Star and the [[Hilltowns Senior Citizens]]. She had a major part in the Berne Library where she helped start the Berne Historical Society. She is survived by her daughter Jean Wright of Berne, Grandchildren: Stacey Wright, Susan (Kevin) Pyne of IL, David (Carolyn) DeWitt and Jonathan (Angie) DeWitt of OH; Eight great-grandchildren Ben, Katie, and Jon Pyne, Alyssa, Laura, Josh, Rachel and Nick De Witt. She is also survived by a great nephew David (Holly) Clark of Berne as well as many nieces and nephews. Alberta is predeceased by her husband Raymond, daughters Ruth Elaine DeWitt, Janet W. Salzer, her grandson Timothy Salzer, a sister and brother-in-law Gertrude and Rev. Franklin Deitz. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Berne. Friends may call prior from 10 AM to 1 PM. A spring burial will be in [[Woodlawn Cemetery]]. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a service at 1PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made In Alberta's memory to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1728 Helderberg Trail Berne, NY 12023.

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Ball, Alberta - Revision history

Betty at 16:43, 23 January 2013

JElberfeld: /* Additional Media */

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JElberfeld: Text replace - "Altamont Enterprise" to "Altamont Enterprise"

Betty: moved Alberta Ball to Ball, Alberta

Betty: Created page with "__NOTOC__ Alberta Ball Wright ==Birth== M. Alberta Ball (Mildred Alberta) was born to Clyde L. Ball and..."

Betty: Created page with "NOTOC Alberta Ball Wright ==Birth== M. Alberta Ball (Mildred Alberta) was born to Clyde L. Ball and..."